The Sri Lankan lay Arahant!!
Dr Perera, MBBS claims he is an Arahant.
He is the first person I have seen who got deep knowledge of Abhidhamma.
I could not find a single fault in his discussion.
Even the video host, a prominent blind Buddhist debater Indika has to concede to him.
It appears he has a sexual relationship with his wife!
The Sri Lankan lay Arahant!!
The Sri Lankan lay Arahant!!
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
Re: The Sri Lankan lay Arahant!!
Assuming you reported this correctly, I think it can be a warning.
Anyone can claim anything - and because there is no limit to delusion and conceit, they might even believe it themselves.
Anyone can claim anything - and because there is no limit to delusion and conceit, they might even believe it themselves.
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Agree.
Some people can't differentiate knowledge from wisdom.
Once I thought that I was an Arahant when in meditation.
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
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He argues that the heartbeat is the result of Bhawanga!
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Re: The Sri Lankan lay Arahant!!
Lots of knowledge (degrees, or informal knowledge from lots of readings, studies) + Sanskrit, Pali proficiency + Charismatic speaker ≠ Arahant
Knowledge is good, but doesn't necessarily mean that one is an arahant or even have any wisdom.
Knowledge is good, but doesn't necessarily mean that one is an arahant or even have any wisdom.
Re: The Sri Lankan lay Arahant!!
It is good you could drop the idea. Some people decide they are sotapanna - or higher - and cling to that belief all their life.
If we are confused about the path we could wake up tommorow, or have some strange experience and determine( by ignorance) that we have attained some stage. Hilarious for onlookers, yes, but also magnifying delusion - and imagine if we start trying to convince others of our majesty.
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He also teaches that the heartbeat is the manifestation of the Bhava consciousness.
Arising and perishing of the heartbeat in every minute.
Arising and perishing of the heartbeat in every minute.
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
Re: The Sri Lankan lay Arahant!!
Bizarre, but not surprising: once you have determined you are enlightened then ipso facto whatever idea you come up with must be true.
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Perhaps this is based on the Abhidhamma teaching that the seat of consciousness in the heart.
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
Re: The Sri Lankan lay Arahant!!
I don't think "Hadaya-vatthu" refers to the physical heart. Abhidhamma didn't tell much on heart basis. In Visuddhimagga, as Bhandatacariya Buddhaghosa Thera explained using Abhidhammabhajaniya method, the "Hadaya-vatthu" was referred to the amount of blood found in the physical heart.SarathW wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:50 amPerhaps this is based on the Abhidhamma teaching that the seat of consciousness in the heart.
Hiriottappasampannā,
sukkadhammasamāhitā;
Santo sappurisā loke,
devadhammāti vuccare.
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sukkadhammasamāhitā;
Santo sappurisā loke,
devadhammāti vuccare.
https://suttacentral.net/ja6/en/chalmer ... ight=false
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I think explaing Hadaya-Vatthu as physical hear is a problem.Ontheway wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:09 amI don't think "Hadaya-vatthu" refers to the physical heart. Abhidhamma didn't tell much on heart basis. In Visuddhimagga, as Bhandatacariya Buddhaghosa Thera explained using Abhidhammabhajaniya method, the "Hadaya-vatthu" was referred to the amount of blood found in the physical heart.
What will happen when a heart transplant or blood fusion?
With modern technology, you can keep the heart beating after it removes from a dead person.
I hope the following is not fake video.
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
Re: The Sri Lankan lay Arahant!!
That's why I said that both Abhidhamma Pitaka and Visuddhi Magga didn't say "Hadaya-vatthu" as physical heart organ.SarathW wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:23 amI think explaing Hadaya-Vatthu as physical hear is a problem.Ontheway wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:09 amI don't think "Hadaya-vatthu" refers to the physical heart. Abhidhamma didn't tell much on heart basis. In Visuddhimagga, as Bhandatacariya Buddhaghosa Thera explained using Abhidhammabhajaniya method, the "Hadaya-vatthu" was referred to the amount of blood found in the physical heart.
What will happen when a heart transplant or blood fusion?
With modern technology, you can keep the heart beating after it removes from a dead person.
I hope the following is not fake video.
I don't think I'm dared to view the video.... it's too bloody....
Hiriottappasampannā,
sukkadhammasamāhitā;
Santo sappurisā loke,
devadhammāti vuccare.
https://suttacentral.net/ja6/en/chalmer ... ight=false
sukkadhammasamāhitā;
Santo sappurisā loke,
devadhammāti vuccare.
https://suttacentral.net/ja6/en/chalmer ... ight=false