Phsycic Powers

[Future Bhikkhu]

I would like to know to what extent is your belief in the phsycic powers found in the Tipitaka. If you would like you could also explain why.

Personally, I don't doubt the existence of such powers but I do doubt several of the incidences told in the Tipitaka. I leave my mind open on the subject until one day I may know for sure through meditation.

With metta,

[cooran]

Hello FB, all,

Psychic powers aren't that unusual - even today. They're just not important, and not worth wasting time developing.

These are some of the suttas where the Buddha spoke of Psychic powers:

AN 3.60 - Sangarava Sutta: To Sangarava
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html

AN 41.4 - Mahaka Sutta: About Mahaka
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html

DN 11 - Kevatta (Kevaddha) Sutta: To Kevatta
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html

AN 3.40 - Adhipateyya Sutta: Governing Principles
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html

with metta
Chris

[Future Bhikkhu]

Thanks for the links. I know their not important but they would be useful.

One of my favourite studies of the mind in the Buddhism is the power of it over matter, as you can see in my signature. I think they're an interesting side note to Buddhism.

With metta

[Ben]

Personally, I don't doubt the existence of such powers but I do doubt several of the incidences told in the Tipitaka. I leave my mind open on the subject until one day I may know for sure through meditation.

This attitude of open-mindedness will serve you very well in the development of your practice.
I wish you well.