A Buddhist discussion forum on the Dhamma of the Theravada
Classical Theravada Theology
Moderator: Mahavihara moderator
4 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Classical Theravada Theology
by nathan » Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:18 am
How does classical Theravada structure it's thinking about divinities and divine realms? What are the correct attitudes for a disciple to adopt towards these kinds of beings and realms? Does this thinking qualify it as a theology or not?
But whoever walking, standing, sitting, or lying down overcomes thought, delighting in the stilling of thought: he's capable, a monk like this, of touching superlative self-awakening. § 110. {Iti 4.11; Iti 115}
- nathan
- Posts: 692
- Joined: Sat Feb 07, 2009 3:11 am
Re: Classical Theravada Theology
by Dhammanando » Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:32 am
Hi Nathan,
I haven't time to write anything now, but the Buddha's teaching on the three adhipateyyas (self, world and the Dhamma) is a good place to start:
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an03/an03.040.than.html
Best wishes,
Dhammanando Bhikkhu
nathan wrote:What are the correct attitudes for a disciple to adopt towards these kinds of beings and realms?
I haven't time to write anything now, but the Buddha's teaching on the three adhipateyyas (self, world and the Dhamma) is a good place to start:
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an03/an03.040.than.html
Best wishes,
Dhammanando Bhikkhu
- ...and this thought arose in the mind of the Blessed One:
“Who lives without reverence lives miserably.”
— Uruvela Sutta, A.ii.20
It were endless to dispute upon everything that is disputable.
— William Penn Some Fruits of Solitude,
-
Dhammanando - Posts: 1086
- Joined: Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:44 pm
- Location: Doi Pha Ngom, Chiang Rai
Re: Classical Theravada Theology
by nathan » Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:23 pm
Another good introductory essay is:
Buddhism and the God-idea by Nyanaponika Thera
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/auth ... didea.html
Is there a Theravada Abhidhamma version of this kind of T'ien T'ai chart?
The Realm of Heaven - A Map
http://www.tientai.net/teachings/dharma ... venmap.htm
Buddhism and the God-idea by Nyanaponika Thera
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/auth ... didea.html
Is there a Theravada Abhidhamma version of this kind of T'ien T'ai chart?
The Realm of Heaven - A Map
http://www.tientai.net/teachings/dharma ... venmap.htm
But whoever walking, standing, sitting, or lying down overcomes thought, delighting in the stilling of thought: he's capable, a monk like this, of touching superlative self-awakening. § 110. {Iti 4.11; Iti 115}
- nathan
- Posts: 692
- Joined: Sat Feb 07, 2009 3:11 am
Re: Classical Theravada Theology
by Peter » Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:22 pm
- Peter
Be heedful and you will accomplish your goal.
Be heedful and you will accomplish your goal.
-
Peter - Posts: 896
- Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:48 pm
4 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Registered users: Ben, Bing [Bot], Dan74, diptych4, Feathers, Google [Bot], halaha, jabalí, JadeRabbit, mettafuture, Modus.Ponens, oceanbox, purple planet, Sam Vara, Sekha, vagrancy, Zenainder