Herman ... <<I do understand the general thrust of the suttas to be in accordance with what you are saying. I do have to admit that it is more than a bit of a...
Howard I previously responded on the first part of your post. My apologies for being rather slow in getting round to the rest of it. ... the ... Howard: That...
Dear Ven Dhammapiyo (& Des), Thank you for sharing the “Many Names for the Buddha” with us. I agree full-heartedly that it’s very helpful to share any...
Frank ... If as you say, Frank (and I agree with you here), 'liberating insights don't occur while one is absorbed in jhana', then in what respect can it be...
Herman ... You said: "I do not see a refuge in becoming a Zombie. I see no victory in emotional castration." I appreciated Chris' thoughtful response. I have...
Hi Victor and a few others who’ve crept in ;-), ... .... Kung Hei Fat Choy! I hope you and your family are enjoying some celebrations too. I’m so glad I...
... Dear Dhamma Friend, Thanks for your post.Ekagatta is to sustain the citta at the chosen object,at each next successive citta.If all Javanacittas are...
James ... .. .. .. ... An interesting analogy, James. But did the Buddha ever say that panna could not be developed without formal yogic meditation (whatever...
Hi Jon, The next time I come across that reference to mindfulness not being fully developed without right concentration I'll post. Don't know it off hand. The...
Htoo Naing Thanks for these comments. In an earlier post you mentioned the role of vitakka in allowing/arranging for citta to take the same object for...
... Hi Jon, Yes, the Buddha did say that meditation is necessary to achieve panna (wisdom leading to liberation). However, remember, meditation can take...
From a taoist manual - interesting to compare with gradual training of 8fold path: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/majjhima/mn107.html A lifetime is just...
Hi, Jon - In a message dated 2/1/03 5:52:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Howard: No, it does not, nor have I been able to find it elsewhere except in the...
Hi, Swee Boon - In a message dated 2/1/03 9:00:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, nidive@... ... ============================= Yes. I certainly see this sutta...
Hi All, ... I think this is a very interesting topic. To my understanding, there is a difference between the insights before the path and the path (higher...
James Says: Jon, you see, the Buddha equates superhuman faculties with higher wisdom (panna). Gaining one is automatically gaining the other. Higher faculties...
Dear Jon and Mike, ... Nina: yes, it is wonderful to have you back, Mike. Very good you brought up kamma, this point is difficult. As you say, akusala comes so...
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Hi Larry and all, This may seem complicated for some people, as the Tika deals here with the different groups, kalapas, of rupa. The element of wind , motion,...
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... Sutta ... jhanas.or ... entitled ... (James: "Ray, Yes, one doesn't need to achieve the highest jhanas or to have the powers of multiplicity, levitation,...
Hi Sarah and all, Thank you for the reply. Searching all directions with my awareness, I find no one dearer than myself. There is no one dearer than myself....
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Dear Nina (and Kom),
Below are just a few remarks on your translation of the passages below.
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003...
Hi Jon, Happy Chinese New Year. Thanks for the references. What disintegrates is called 'the world', and the five aggregates are called 'the world.' I don't...
Hello James, Ray and All, You may be interested in reading part of the translation and notes by Bhikkhu Bodhi: "Then the Venerable Susima rose from his seat...
Hi Nina, Thanks for the encouragement. I don't know what all this means, but that's okay, my body doesn't care. I've been a little preccupied lately. Someone...
Hi Christine, Thanks very much for the notes from Bhikkhu Bodhi :) Ray ___________________________________________ Hello James, Ray and All, You may be...
... by ... understand ... the ... 212) ... nibbane ... the ... arises ... concentration ... Spk- ... Christine, You may be surprised that I don't disagree with...
Hi James, ... Doesn't that correspond to the first method described in http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/anguttara/an04-170.html "There is the case where a...
