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mind in the mind, it means mindfulness only of the sphere of central processing — and not the spheres of the mind involved with perception, sensory registration or cognition. It is no use having mindf

The text discusses mindfulness focusing on the central processing of the mind, distinguishing it from perception and cognition. It describes the clear nature of the pure mind that becomes tainted by d

7.4 Mindfulness of the *dhammas* in the *dhammas* Mindfulness of the *dhammas* in the *dhammas* is to see and consider the mental phenomena both inside and outside, the whole of the time. Seeing the

Dieser Abschnitt behandelt die Achtsamkeit gegenüber Dhammas und die richtige Konzentration im Buddhismus. Die Achtsamkeit richtete sich sowohl auf innere als auch äußere mentale Phänomene, die erford

The Fourth Absorption which is accompanied by two factors: happiness [sukhα] and one-pointedness [ekaggatα]. The Fifth Absorption [pañcamaajahana] which is accompanied by two factors: one-pointedness

This text outlines the five absorptions in meditation, detailing the factors involved in each stage, including joy, happiness, one-pointedness, and equanimity. Importantly, one-pointedness is a consis

Meditation is the focussing of the mind on a single object and abiding in a single mood without distraction or restlessness, or being caught up in external influences on mood. Meditation is thus of gr

Meditation is central to Buddhist practice, allowing individuals to focus the mind on a single object, leading to the cultivation of virtues and deeper levels of awareness. The attainment of the five

the other virtues. For as long as a meditator cultivates the Noble Eightfold Path purely, completely and according to the principles of the Middle Way (i.e. with the mind entering continuously upon th

This text delves into the Pathama Magga Sphere, an important concept in meditation that arises when the Noble Eightfold Path is fully realized. It explains how the mind can be liberated from external

them and go further through the centre until attaining the Body of Enlightenment — the most subtle of the inner bodies. The inner bodies between the Paṭhama Magga Sphere and the Body of Enlightenment

This text delves into the various inner bodies that exist between the Paṭhama Magga Sphere and the Body of Enlightenment. These include the Subtle Human Body, Angelic Body, and several Brahma Bodies,

ment, the Arahatta Body of Enlightenment [Dhammakāya Arahat] and the Subtle Arahatta Body of Enlightenment. Thus there are ten types of Bodies of Enlightenment. The Benefits of Attaining the Inner Bod

This content discusses the ten types of Bodies of Enlightenment, including the Arahatta Body and Subtle Arahatta Body, emphasizing the benefits of attaining inner bodies for personal growth. Meditator

grasping [räga], hatred [dosa] and delusion [moha]. When the mind is sufficiently pure to be released from these three defilements, the mind will attain the Formless Brahma Body. The defilements assoc

This text discusses the process of achieving enlightenment in Buddhism, focusing on the overcoming of three main defilements: grasping (räga), hatred (dosa), and delusion (moha). It explains the attai

hatred [dosa] and delusion [moha]. Having attained the Sakidägämi Body of Enlightenment, the meditator uses this Body of Enlightenment to examine the Four Noble Truths in the Brahmä Body both forwards

บทความนี้สำรวจระดับต่างๆ ของการตรัสรู้ในพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นถึงการใช้ร่างกายของการตรัสรู้ เช่น Sakidägämi, Anägämi และ Arahant ซึ่งผู้ปฏิบัติธรรมจะสามารถปล่อยวางข้อผูกพันต่างๆ เพื่อเข้าถึงความรู้สูงและกา

Impermanence [aniccān]: This is the built-in character of objects that are of a nature to change the whole of the time. Such things as the Five Aggregates of the Human Body are changing the whole of t

This text delves into the fundamental Buddhist concepts of impermanence (aniccān), suffering (dukkham), and not-self (anattā) as expressed through the Five Aggregates of the Human Body. It highlights

The Components of the Eightfold Path all arise together When the factors of the Eightfold Path arise, they do so to- gether — just as the elder monk Koṇḍañña, after listening to the Dhammacakkapavatta

This text discusses the Eightfold Path, emphasizing how all eight components arise together as illustrated by the elder monk Koṇḍañña's attainment of Stream-Entry. It explains the importance of Right

Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration contributing to our meditation. Wisdom is used to overcome the defilements of delusion, self-discipline is used to overcome the defilements of hatred

This text discusses the importance of Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration in meditation, as components of the Noble Eightfold Path. The Eightfold Path is divided into two areas: knowledge (Right

8 The Noble Eightfold Path on the Mundane Level Practising the Noble Eightfold Path is not just the duty of the saint or the monk striving for Nirvana — it is also a means by which the householder ca

Practicing the Noble Eightfold Path is essential for both monks and laypeople. It provides a framework for achieving happiness and societal harmony. This path consists of eight components, beginning w

so bhagavā" and "Namo buddhassa" before throwing the dice. By contrast, the boy from the family of False View would recollect the virtue of various heretics before throwing the dice with the words "Na

In this narrative, the contrast between Right View and False View highlights that those who hold Right View, symbolized by the boy from the family of Right View, always prevail. Through various incide

"Oh! When will I be able to leave this prosperous Mithila with its castles and towers, abundance of the four requisites?" The bodhisatva thought in this way for four months before he was able to ful

In his quest for enlightenment, the bodhisatva grapples with renouncing the comforts of Mithila, contemplating his intentions for four months. Upon retreating into the forest, he meditates and develop

by the tale of Sujāta, the younger sister of Viṣākha. This lady was the sister in law of Aṇṭhapiṇḍika but was very haughty because she inherited from a wealthy family. She had consideration neither fo

This narrative recounts the tale of Sujāta, who, despite her wealth, was arrogant and disrespectful in her relationships. When invited by Aṇṭhapiṇḍika, the Buddha hears of her conflicts and uses the o

in other men, looking down on her husband — even when her husband is the one to pay her dowry in the first place — having no gratitude to her husband, and even going as far as attempting to kill her h

This text explores different types of wives and their characteristics, highlighting the negative traits of a wife like an enemy, robber, and boss, and contrasting them with the positive traits of a wi

Once there was a festival which had been organized by fools. It was called the ‘Festival of Fools’ and lasted for seven full days. The fools of the town would sit in a circle and get drunk before goin

Once there was a Festival of Fools characterized by reckless behavior of drunken townsfolk. A group of Buddha's followers, having achieved stream-entry, chose to meditate instead of participating. Upo

the snake started to crush him in his coils, he thought again of killing the snake, but remembering his Precepts he threw down the knife. He thought to himself, that if he should die, at least he woul

This text illustrates the significance of Right Action in Buddhist practice, showcasing a layman's resolute adherence to Precepts when confronted by a snake. The narrative emphasizes that true abstent

Kassapa Buddha is the third of the five Buddhas who appear during our present world era.