Through out the ancient world the concept of the four elements has been used, not only to better understand and classify matter, but indeed for understanding the wholeness of an individual’s experience. This Dhamma talk gives some comprehensive overview over what these four elements are and how they may be used for meditation and for gaining deeper insights into the nature of our own experience.

If you have an interest in understanding the Four Elements, you can find a little booklet on the four elements (Wisdom of the Elements) in the books section. Additionally, there are various posts related to the subject under the category of Rūpa (Matter). For other Dhamma Talks, you may head to the Dhamma Talks section.