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center of the Sphere of Concentration, the Sphere of Wisdom [paññā] will be attained. When we bring the mind to a standstill at the centre of the Sphere of Wisdom, the Sphere of Liberation [vimutti] w

This text outlines the spiritual progression as defined by the teachings of the Buddha, emphasizing the importance of concentration, wisdom, and the journey towards liberation. It explains how by brin

[vimuttīnādassana] will be attained. When the mind is brought to a standstill at the centre of the Sphere of the Seeing and Knowledge of Liberation the Angelic Body will be attained. By now the sequen

The text discusses the attainment of the Angelic Body through a process of concentration and the sequential progression from the Coarse Human Body to various forms of Brahmā bodies, culminating in the

reach the station, from there we take the train to the airport and eventually take the aeroplane that will take us to our destination. All the various inner spheres and bodies all the way from the Phy

This text delves into the concept of the Dhamma Body, highlighting its intricate structure composed of multiple layers, each representing a different level of spiritual refinement. Luang Phaw Wat Pakn

with which his mind had been engrained for countless lifetimes polluting his thoughts, speech and actions — which had led to retribution and leading to his continuing rebirth in the cycle of existence

This text discusses the purification of the mind through the teachings of the Buddha, emphasizing the importance of the Dhammakāya Arahat Body and the attainment of enlightenment. The Pathama Magga re

and the four different functions of the mind are scattered in their separate directions like a group of people unable to work as a team — they cannot pool their abilities efficiently. By 'all succes

This text discusses the four functions of the mind and their impact on achieving success in Buddhist practice, as emphasized by Luang Phaw Wat Paknam. He speaks on the importance of reaching a state o

(also called the 'astral body' or 'dream body') all the way up to the various bodies of enlightenment. The meditator can see and consider bodies within the body by setting their attention to the centr

This text describes the meditative journey towards discovering inner bodies, known as the astral or dream body, and various spheres of awareness that lead to enlightenment. It details how focusing att

guish them as follows: The First Absorption which is accompanied by five factors: initial application of mind [vitakka], continued application of mind [vicāra], joy [pīti], happiness [sukha] and one-p

This text outlines the four absorptions in meditation, detailing the factors involved in each state. The First Absorption is characterized by five components: initial application of mind (vitakka), co

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

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

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

1. Recollection of the virtues of the Buddha with the words "Itipi so bhagavā arahant sammāsambuddho..." 2. Recollection of the virtues of the Dhamma with the words "Suākkhāto bhagavā dhammo..." 3. R

This text emphasizes the importance of recollecting the virtues of the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, along with mindfulness of the body and the cultivation of compassion and loving-kindness towards all

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

4.1 Abstention from killing Evil actions can be abstained from in any of the following three different ways: 1. abstention on the spur of the moment [sampattauirati]; 2. abstention by having requested

This text discusses various ways one can abstain from killing, highlighting three methods: spontaneous abstention, preemptive abstention through the Five Precepts, and transcendent abstention. Illustr

he realized the risk of continuing to live near the haunts of men so he fled secretly from the flock at night to the Himavanta forest, finding safe cave as a home on a golden hill in Dandika. Every mo

This text delves into the concept of Right Effort in the context of spirituality, illustrated through the practice of a hermit who maintained his serene life in Himavanta forest for 700 years, while a

The Three Cycles of Examination comprise: 1. Saccānāna: Knowledge of the existence of each Noble Truth over which the Lord Buddha had unequaled personal knowledge and which he could teach to others wi

The Three Cycles of Examination define knowledge concerning the Noble Truths which the Lord Buddha taught. Saccānāna pertains to the knowledge of each truth’s existence; Kiccanānā addresses the necess

the defilements from their minds and to attain liberation. The conclusion we can draw from seeing Koṇḍañña at- tain stream-entry after a relatively short teaching (and also from seeing the rebirth of

The text discusses how Koṇḍañña attained stream-entry through accumulated wholesome deeds from past lives, emphasizing the importance of good deeds in the present. It highlights that contact with the

UPOSATHA DAYS (full-moon and new moon days). The Universal Monarch is endowed with seven forms of jewels by which he can rule the world: 1. A jewelled wheel; 2. A jewelled elephant; 3. A jewelled hors

This text discusses the essential attributes of the Jewelled Wheel bestowed upon the Universal Monarch. Among seven jewels, the Jewelled Wheel stands out for its double function as an invincible weapo

With those words alone, Bahiya was able to become an arahat. However, there are those, both in Thailand and abroad who look at examples such as that of Bahiya and come to the conclusion that you don't

This text delves into the spiritual journeys of Bahiya and Konḍañña, highlighting how Bahiya attained arahatship with minimal guidance, raising questions about the necessity of meditation for enlighte

tered to liberate themselves from suffering, but because the strongest spiritual trend of the time was the practice of self-mortification, many went astray or perished in their quest. Having tormented

This text discusses the historical context of the Buddha's teachings, emphasizing how many were misled by the practice of self-mortification in their quest for liberation from suffering. It highlights

सual realms of existence; 3.2.2.2 Bhavaṭanāḥ: Craving for the pleasure of the "form-absorptions" or for the Brahmā-world; 3.2.2.3 Vibhaṭanāḥ: Craving for the pleasure of the "formless-absorptions"

This text delves into the Buddhist concepts of craving and the cessation of suffering. It describes various forms of craving and how they lead to rebirth, as well as the Noble Truth of cessation where