... all that's remained is the presence of the gandhabba, which should be no problem for they should be everywhere, not just inside the bedrooms where couples conduct their private business. This is the part that I don't understand. How "the being, driven by kamma, who will take birth on that ...

How is In vitro fertilization possible if according to Mahatanhasankhaya Sutta "...the descent of the embryo occurs with the union of three things..."?
http://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN/MN38.html

For me it's Thanissaro Bhikkhu
http://www.dhammatalks.org/

Hi all !
Been practicing Theravada since 2001.
I'm glad I found this place... with like minded people to talk to, because where I live Theravada is nonexistent