References – MN 30: The Shorter Simile of the Heartwood 
“Can you reflect about the meaning of ‘essence and conventions’ in Amaravati Chanting Book, p. 5?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Conventions ] // [Buddha images] [Teaching Dhamma] [Ceremony/ritual] [Liberation]
Sutta: MN 30: Cūḷasāropama Sutta.
Devotion and Ritual: Becoming the Buddha [2017], Session 3, Excerpt 13
“Is there one teaching of the Buddha or sutta that’s rung in you these last years or through your life that stands out more than the others?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Sutta ] [Ajahn Pasanno] // [Liberation] [Purpose/meaning] [Worldly Conditions]
Sutta: MN 30: Cūḷasāropama Sutta (Shorter Heartwood Simile).
Hello Dukkha, My Old Friend [2026], Excerpt 13
Brief reflection for the Clear Mountain Project: “Don’t confuse what’s really important.” [Clear Mountain] [Suffering] // [Spiritual friendship] [Liberation]
Sutta: MN 30: Cūḷasāropama Sutta (Shorter Heartwood Simile).