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Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
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Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
…rs who lamented on her parting indicates that Gotamī was an Arhat, who has completely destroyed all fetters (saṃyojanās), and whose trace of rebirth has been uprooted.101 In the first part of her acknowledge…
…the completion of her spiritual journey, underscoring her status as an Arhat who has eradicated all fetters. The narrative emphasizes her deep understanding of the four noble truths and her ultimate liberati…
Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhism
…stream-enterer. The sotapanna is a partially-enlightened person, who has eradicated the first three fetters of the mind, that prevent freedom. Sotapannaship is the first of the four stages of enlightenment. …
…hich signifies a stream-enterer who has achieved partial enlightenment by overcoming initial mental fetters. The Eight Worldly Conditions, or Lokadhamma, highlight the impermanence of all things. Additionall…
Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
… spiritual realization of realities, these noble disciples have eradicated at least the three lower fetters (samyojanas), including doubt (vicikiccha).38 Therefore, the quality of saddhā in the Pāli Aggāṇa…
…uddhism, emphasizing the importance of clear perception of dhamma and the eradication of doubts and fetters. It describes the transformation experienced by those who truly understand Buddhism, highlighting t…
The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
…n of, and as a consequence of, the realization of truths. It involves the elimination of particular fetters, as well as the rise of new qualities. In such a circumstance, the dhamma which transforms a worldl…
…Pāli canon, it asserts that true transformation comes from realizing truths and overcoming specific fetters. The text references the Patisambhidāmagga describing four transcendent paths that help eliminate d…
Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
…fferent functions in the elimination of defilements. But the effective elimination of corresponding fetters (samyojanas) requires the ‘whole’ or ‘totality’ by which the particular ‘path’ is named. In other w…
This study delves into the concepts of dhamma and Nibbāna, positing that dhamma refers to transcendental dhamma, which serves as a transformer and defilement eradicator. It explores how the realizatio
The Fearless Brahmana and the Art of Letting Go
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The Fearless Brahmana and the Art of Letting Go
…fear or perturbation." So saying, he pronounced the following stanza: He who having severed All the fetters trembles not, Gone beyond ties, free from bonds - That one I call a brahmana. - Dhp 397 LETTING GO …
…ion from the cycle of birth, aging, and death. This teaching emphasizes the importance of releasing fetters that bind us, aligning with the Buddhist ideals of mindfulness and the cessation of suffering. Lear…
Buddhist View on Sex
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Buddhist View on Sex
…ople busy their lives with earning money, family matters and life problems. To avoid all these life fetters, one needs to get ordained which will help them achieve the goal of enlightenment. Sensual pleasure…
The Buddha's teachings emphasize that before becoming monks, individuals are ordinary laypeople burdened by life's responsibilities. Laypeople often pursue temporary pleasures, such as sensual gratifi
Buddhist Views on Sex and Celibacy
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Buddhist Views on Sex and Celibacy
…ple busy their lives with earning money, family matters and daily problems. To avoid all these life fetters, one needs to get ordained which will help them achieve the goal of enlightenment. Sensual pleasure…
In Buddhism, before taking ordination, monks were once laypeople. They view lay life as filled with burdens that hinder understanding of Dhamma. Engaging in daily life leads to temporary pleasures, ak
Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
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Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
… according to it, the person then attains or spiritually realizes the realities. Consequently, some fetters (samyojanas) have been eradicated and superior transcendent qualities have arisen in him.42 In othe…
This content discusses the process of spiritual attainment through dhamma, emphasizing four key activities that lead to the emergence of noble qualities. It highlights how listening to the Buddha's te
Understanding Brahmabhūta and the Path to Nibbāna
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Understanding Brahmabhūta and the Path to Nibbāna
where all fetters are unrooted, or at least they signify the ‘best’ state. The same may be said for the parallel of…
The text discusses how 'brahmabhūta' refers to the state of having eradicated all defilements, allowing one to experience ultimate peace and happiness. It parallels 'dhammacarĺa' and 'brahmacarĺa' as
The Consequences of Heedlessness and the Path to Salvation
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The Consequences of Heedlessness and the Path to Salvation
… lay Sisters, come to great misery in the four hells, places where they are punished under the five fetters, and so forth. But those who abide by such advice come to the three kinds of fortunate birth, the s…
This text emphasizes the dire consequences awaiting those who ignore the Buddha's teachings. It contrasts the plight of the heedless with the rewards of those who adhere to his guidance. The recitatio
Achieving Life Balance through Viveka
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Achieving Life Balance through Viveka
…e covered defilements. 3) Upadhi Viveka or Defilement seclusion could be used for extinguishing the fetters. The more defilements that are extinguished, the more life will be balanced. Life lived unaffected …
The text discusses three types of Viveka: Citta Viveka for mental seclusion that aids in thought balance by avoiding negative influences, and Upadhi Viveka for extinguishing defilements which ultimate