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- Fri May 21, 2021 8:40 pm
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: Why Samma Samadhi and the contemprary first 4jhanas are same?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1651
Why Samma Samadhi and the contemprary first 4jhanas are same?
Why Samma Samadhi is given only the attainment of first 4 jhanas? The reason is that the first 4 jhanas are anyways practiced by other ascetics. It seems to me that the Noble Eight Path's last path factor is nothing special but the same attainment of the same 4 jhanas practiced by other ascetics at ...
- Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Physical and mental stealing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 399
Physical and mental stealing
I know there should have the following elements in order to breach 2 precept. But when you only mentally steal, it doesn't complete the physical stealing. 1. the object has an owner, 2. you perceive that the object has an owner, 3. you intend to steal it, 4. you make effort to steal it, 5. you succe...
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 7:36 pm
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: Reference for Nagita story about Kathina
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9275
Re: Reference for Nagita story about Kathina
If it is not mentioned in the canon, then I was asking where it is mentioned?
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:22 pm
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: Reference for Nagita story about Kathina
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9275
Reference for Nagita story about Kathina
Hello
I want to find out the reference of the Nagita story about Kathina.
Can anyone tell me the book reference of this story?
I want to find out the reference of the Nagita story about Kathina.
Can anyone tell me the book reference of this story?
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:52 pm
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: Reference for Devadatta "be virtuous but not have a life only with virtue (sīla)"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8526
Reference for Devadatta "be virtuous but not have a life only with virtue (sīla)"
Hello
I am wondering about a quotation and its reference which the Buddha told Devadatta " be virtuous but not have a life only with virtue (sīla)"
An early reply will be highly appreciated.
Thank you
Gag
I am wondering about a quotation and its reference which the Buddha told Devadatta " be virtuous but not have a life only with virtue (sīla)"
An early reply will be highly appreciated.
Thank you
Gag
- Tue Sep 01, 2020 2:26 pm
- Forum: Abhidhamma
- Topic: What are the proximate reasons of bhāva (sexulaity) and hadayavatthu which come under rupa?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 12344
What are the proximate reasons of bhāva (sexulaity) and hadayavatthu which come under rupa?
Hello
Can someone let me know What are the proximate reasons of bhāva (sexulaity) and hadayavatthu which come under rupa?
Thank you!
Gag
Can someone let me know What are the proximate reasons of bhāva (sexulaity) and hadayavatthu which come under rupa?
Thank you!
Gag
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:03 pm
- Forum: Abhidhamma
- Topic: What is the proximate reason of tatramajjhattatā (neutrality of mind)?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 14885
What is the proximate reason of tatramajjhattatā (neutrality of mind)?
Can someone tell me the proximate reason of tatramajjhattatā ?
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:29 pm
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: Do we create akusala or kusala cittas in sleep?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13918
Re: Do we create akusala or kusala cittas in sleep?
What you suggest is utter absurd Santa. I am telling you again, not to just base your reading only on one book. just open up. Dhamma is an experience and not a book. You have become completely a jerk now.
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:51 pm
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: Do we create akusala or kusala cittas in sleep?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13918
Do we create akusala or kusala cittas in sleep?
Do we create kusala or akusala cittas when we are in sleep? Is dreaming intentional? Do not be quick to respond to this with a book like what Santa does.
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:49 pm
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: How do the first cittas of akusala citta become akusala?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15196
Re: How do the first cittas of akusala citta become akusala?
Santa,
Mind you threatening language. Try to think apart from Bhikkhu Bodhi. You are just a reflection of someone. Try to think on your own. Yes, I said so. beoz I am trying to understand it and not with one book. Also look for other books too.
Mind you threatening language. Try to think apart from Bhikkhu Bodhi. You are just a reflection of someone. Try to think on your own. Yes, I said so. beoz I am trying to understand it and not with one book. Also look for other books too.
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:04 pm
- Forum: Abhidhamma
- Topic: Do animals have the cittavithi (17 moments) as in the abhidhamma?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 17546
Do animals have the cittavithi (17 moments) as in the abhidhamma?
1. do the animals have 17 moments of citta vithi?
2. Do the animals have ahetuks kusal and akusala vipaka citta? If so how they work?
2. Do the animals have ahetuks kusal and akusala vipaka citta? If so how they work?
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:03 pm
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: How do the first cittas of akusala citta become akusala?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15196
Re: How do the first cittas of akusala citta become akusala?
Hey Santa, This is what the books says by Bhikkhu Bodhi. But "lacks this factor of wisdom" generally means the opposite of wisdom although he cannot name it avijja or moha. Avoiding micchaditthi is kinda involving with samma ditthi. I think you are struggling with language and not the real...
- Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:09 am
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: Do animals have the cittavithi (17 moments) as in the abhidhamma?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5811
Do animals have the cittavithi (17 moments) as in the abhidhamma?
1. do the animals have 17 moments of citta vithi?
2. Do the animals have ahetuks kusal and akusala vipaka citta? If so how they work?
2. Do the animals have ahetuks kusal and akusala vipaka citta? If so how they work?
- Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:13 pm
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: How do the first cittas of akusala citta become akusala?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15196
Re: How do the first cittas of akusala citta become akusala?
Hi Santa, I found something very relative. If we really want to know what is "vippayutta" we should take it as "moha" We can see this under kama sobhana cittas. See the following. There are 4 ñāṇa sampayutta & 4 ñāṇa vippayutta cittas here. The ñāṇa sampayutta cittas are asso...
- Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:55 pm
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: How to explain the influence of akusala vipaka citta
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5792
How to explain the influence of akusala vipaka citta
I want to know how to practically explain how an akusala or kusala kamma affect one's conciousness here? ‘cakkhu viññāṇaṃ’ means eye consciousness. It is the citta or consciousness that arises only in the eye. It arises at the time of seeing, at the time when there is contact with a visible object. ...