Simile of the Raft

[clw_uk]

In the simile of the raft the buddha states

In the same way, monks, I have taught the Dhamma compared to a raft, for the purpose of crossing over, not for the purpose of holding onto. Understanding the Dhamma as taught compared to a raft, you should let go even of Dhammas, to say nothing of non-Dhammas."

What aspects of the Dhamma get grasped at?

What aspects of the Dhamma do/should we finally let go of at the end?

[Fede]

Every aspect is grasped at, in some way or another, to begin with.
Every aspect is let go of, in all ways, to end with.

(simply because you let go, it doesn't mean you've "let go". It just means you've - 'let go'. )

[mountain]

Friend clw,
Not this,not that.
John

[retrofuturist]

Greetings Craig,

The word "Dhamma" in this phrase can also be translated as little d "dhamma", signifying phenomenon. However, the way it is worded in this translation (whose translation is it?) has been rendered in such a way that it precludes the (little d) "dhamma" interpretation.

I believe this is referring to non-becoming, particularly applied during meditation practice. We should let go of fine-states of becoming, to say nothing of the coarser states.

Metta,
Retro.

[appicchato]

The word "Dhamma" in this phrase can also be translated as little d "dhamma"

Dhamma, and dhamma are two kettles of fish, which many don't (or don't know to) consider...worth investigating...

Be well...

[genkaku]

What aspects of the Dhamma get grasped at?

Maybe Dhamma, for one ... dhamma for another?

Or non-dhamma, if you like.

[clw_uk]

Thank you all