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the attainment of Nirvana. In the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, further to the clarification of the profitable path of practice, the Buddha stipulates paths of practice that are unprofitable and might e

This text discusses the Buddha's elucidation of the paths to Nirvana as presented in the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta. It highlights the unprofitable practices, particularly the path of sensual indulgen

his Enlightenment for the benefit of the ‘Group of Five’ — Enlightenment that is supreme in the human world, angel world, Māra-world, Brahmā-world, animal-world, world of monks, world of brahmins, wor

This text discusses the pivotal moment when Koṇḍañña achieved enlightenment after listening to the Buddha’s teachings, recognizing the nature of arising and cessation within himself. The earth-sprites

O! Monks! Some warriors go to the trouble to erect defences of brick and mortar to stop their enemies being able to climb over, they fill their arsenals full of weapons. However, if the enemy should p

This text discusses how attachment to sense pleasures leads to various forms of suffering and wrongdoing. It illustrates the consequences of indulgence, including violence and crime, and emphasizes th

of the six senses¹ and the deterioration of the thirty-two parts of the body², causing the body to become shrivelled and unattractive. In actual fact, this house that is our body, has craving [tanhā

This text offers a profound understanding of the human body as a metaphorical house constructed by craving. It illustrates how the various parts of the body represent different elements of a house, hi

registration is implicated in the attachment we have to sensual pleasures. Again, each of the six senses has its own channel of sense-volition therefore there are a further six areas in which the prac

This text delves into the role of sensory experiences in fostering attachment to sensual pleasures, with a focus on the six senses: visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, and mental. Each se

[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

same happiness to us as if we were really in āyatanā nibbāna — but we are still ‘alive’ in our human body. 2. Nirvana without residual aggregates (Anupādisesa Nirvana [Nibbāna]) is the Nirvana that is

This text delves into the concepts of Āyatanā Nibbāna and Anupādisesa Nibbāna, explaining that Nirvana exists beyond the physical realm and is not bound by worldly elements. It describes Nirvana as a

wealth. As the majority of sorts of suffering concerns material things, having attained the subtle human body, the mind, being unified with the subtle human body, is safely withdrawn beyond the reach

This text discusses why most people suffer due to attachment to their physical bodies and possessions, despite intellectually understanding Buddha's teachings on impermanence. The author emphasizes th

are mindful that ‘the mind is distracted’. If the mind is con- centrated, you are mindful that ‘the mind is concentrated’. If the mind is liberated, you are mindful that ‘the mind is liberated’. If

The text delves into the nature of the mind, describing its four concentric layers: perception, sensory registration, central processing, and cognition. It explains how mindfulness operates at each le

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

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,

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

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

[Image contains text and a circular symbol at the top] 4. The view that this world lacks reality or doesn’t exist; 5. The view that the afterworld lacks reality or doesn’t exist; 6. The view that

This text examines the principles of Right View and Right Intention in Buddhism. It highlights the dangers of False Views, such as denying the reality of this world or the afterlife, and emphasizes th

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

hardly be able to find anyone to praise them; 4. They will spend forthcoming lifetimes in hell. Having heard the Buddha’s teaching, Khema attained stream-entry, never committing adultery again This ex

In Buddhist teachings, Right Livelihood refers to earning a living that upholds ethical values and avoids harmful practices. It specifically highlights five types of Wrong Trade which are prohibited:

Siddhattha's footsteps. When Siddhattha was training him-self under the auspices of Ālara and Udaka it was Koṇḍañña who was also to train himself in Siddhattha's footsteps. Thus, Koṇḍañña, along with

The Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta is pivotal in Buddhism, offering a master-plan for all subsequent teachings by the Buddha. It was delivered to a group of five adept meditators, setting a clear framewo

all that way from the top of our head to the tips of our toes, we are full of suffering — he had seen and known it for him- self as a result of having the wherewithal to see and know the nature of rea

The text delves into the Buddha's teachings on suffering, challenging ancient beliefs that linked suffering to divine punishment or fate. Instead, he identifies craving as the root cause of suffering,

101; enlightenment mechanism, chanting, Dhammacakkapavattana explained by Dhammakaya 111; Sutta 10-11, 209-16 knowledge arising to reach enlightenment 140-1; practice 94, metaphors: dog and lion 94; g

This text delves into various aspects of Buddhism, focusing on the mechanisms of enlightenment through chanting and the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta. The practices necessary for attaining enlightenment