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by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Kamma and intention
Replies: 28
Views: 560

Re: Kamma and intention

So Santa Claus exists, because there is an idea of Santa Claus? I wanted to respond to blue … Referring to the observation of a nicely dressed old man during Christmas Time one maybe wants to state: Santa Claus does not exist. I want to recommend: say that only to kids above 6 or so. Could end in t...
by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Kamma and intention
Replies: 28
Views: 560

Re: Kamma and intention

You can directly observe anatta of a certain feeling or push to that observation. Impermanence (anicca) of a certain feeling and consciousness is also (‚directly’) observable. ‚There is no self‘ is a thought. That thought is also observable. And also that this thought is not self. What you directly...
by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Kamma and intention
Replies: 28
Views: 560

Re: Kamma and intention

And of how the crazy mahāyāna emptiness teachings evolved via the Big Lie that he did teach it. Mahāyāna is a diverse tradition. Some strands of Mahāyāna teach there is a true self. I haven’t read it but I believe the Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra teaches the highest teaching of the Buddha was tha...
by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Kamma and intention
Replies: 28
Views: 560

Re: Kamma and intention

You can directly observe anatta of a certain feeling or push to that observation. Impermanence (anicca) of a certain feeling and consciousness is also (‚directly’) observable. ‚There is no self‘ is a thought. That thought is also observable. And also that this thought is not self. What you directly...
by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: Pāli
Topic: Appicchatā ca mettā ca karuṇā ca. ete santimagga
Replies: 12
Views: 941

Re: Appicchatā ca mettā ca karuṇā ca. ete santimagga

Appicchatā ca mettā ca karuṇā ca. ete santimagga "Contentment, loving-kindness and compassion. These are the path to peace" Is my grammar correct? Since the nouns in the first clause are feminine, the demonstrative should be etā . And in the second clause I think you'd be better served by...
by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Immersed in Freedom
Replies: 2
Views: 70

Re: Immersed in Freedom

Pondera wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:03 am
ekaggata
Ekaggatā is used to preserve the meaning of the more obscure ekodi: https://discourse.suttacentral.net/t/ek ... n-web/3823
by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: What is this knowledge for?
Replies: 3
Views: 69

Re: What is this knowledge for?

What is this knowledge for? I just started to think about why I am so engrossed in Buddhism. I feel that Sutta's study is mainly for monks. I just wondered whether there is much practical usage for laypeople. Is the exploration of Buddhism any different to the exploration of otherworldly pursuits? ...
by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Kamma and intention
Replies: 28
Views: 560

Re: Kamma and intention

This is a really great illustration of why the Buddha didn't teach that there is no self. And of how the crazy mahāyāna emptiness teachings evolved via the Big Lie that he did teach it. If all dhammas are empty of a self, then a self doesn’t exist. If everything is empty of “blue” then there is no ...
by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Identity View
Replies: 48
Views: 5116

Re: Identity View

I don’t know of that kind of statement. So I wouldn’t say it’s just a view. More of a fact, that Buddha didn’t teach an extreme conclusion or strong concept like that ‚there is no self‘. He really did, which is also the Classical Theravadin position. Sadly today many people are exposed to ideas the...
by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Identity View
Replies: 48
Views: 5116

Re: Identity View

Literal translation of one of the most famous verses from the Dhammapada: Attā hi attano nātho The self is the self's protector/refuge Ko hi nātho paro siyā For who else would be (its) protector/refuge? Attanā hi sudantena With a self well-tamed Nāthaṁ labhati dullabhaṁ. One gains the protector/ref...
by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Venerating the Dhamma as the Impersonal Divine Cosmic Order symbolized by the Thousand Spoked Wheel symbol
Replies: 146
Views: 4325

Re: Venerating the Dhamma as the Impersonal Divine Cosmic Order symbolized by the Thousand Spoked Wheel symbol

It is very sad that Mahasamghika did not survive up to this day. Regarding Sarvastivadins, it seems that they were still more open minded in certain interpretations of the suttas, for example luminosity of the mind. A lot of Mahayana has its roots in the Mahasamghikas. Theravada too says the mind i...
by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Kamma and intention
Replies: 28
Views: 560

Re: Kamma and intention

This is a really great illustration of why the Buddha didn't teach that there is no self. And of how the crazy mahāyāna emptiness teachings evolved via the Big Lie that he did teach it. If all dhammas are empty of a self, then a self doesn’t exist. If everything is empty of “blue” then there is no ...
by Ceisiwr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Two Types of Jhāna
Replies: 26
Views: 502

Re: Two Types of Jhāna

So you investigate impermanence in a 'normal' state? Why bother with jhana in the first place? Is there anywhere in the suttas that states one comes out of any of the four jhanas in order to develop wisdom? MN 140, MN 52 Talking about fake news. A supposedly critical part of the practice according ...
by Ceisiwr
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:38 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Two Types of Jhāna
Replies: 26
Views: 502

Re: Two Types of Jhāna

Knowing, understanding and discriminating doesn't necessarily involve vittaka & vicara. Even in daily life this can be seen. Understanding (paññā) requires reflective thought (paṭisañcikkhati). How can one reflect when the mind is in an immovable state (āneñja), and without vitakka-vicāra which...
by Ceisiwr
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:13 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Two Types of Jhāna
Replies: 26
Views: 502

Re: Two Types of Jhāna

BrokenBones wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:04 pm Vitakka & Vicara may have gone but discrimination, perception and understanding are still rattling around.

Although, these things are long gone in VM style jhana.
This is deliberate misrepresentation. Fake news.