Sin Tho,

"Eternal" or "Timeless" here is of course akaalika in Pali. A word can mean anything
to anyone, so the translator has to define his terms, or the reader has to understand
the word in the context of what he is reading, and not to read too much into it.

Akaalika here has a number of interesting meaning, especially for a practitioner. For
example, it means that the Dharma is the nature of things, not something introduced
by the Buddha (like the God idea). Also, when you awaken to the Dharma, you attain
Nirvana, which is beyond time and space, so it is "timeless" or "eternal" in that
sense.

So we have to define our terms. Words are merely mental tools.

Sukhi

Piya

wee sin tho wrote:

> Dear Piya,
>
> U stated that "Dhamma is timeless". I see the word
> "eternal" used more often. Can u help me with the Pali
> word and elaborate on its essence. I am under the
> impression that "time' is relative... but I guess
> "timeless" could be absolute. Appreciate your comments
> here.
>
> st
>
>
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