notes on the Dhamma

 Error in the pali source, from latest version of DPR online: Abhi Abhi Vibh ,  6. paṭiccasamuppādavibhaṅgo ,  1. suttantabhājanīyaṃ , para. 7  ⇒ tattha   katamo   kāyasaṅkhāro ?   kāyasañcetanā   kāyasaṅkhāro,   vacīsañcetanā   vacīsaṅkhāro,   manosañcetanā   cittasaṅkhāro.   ime   vuccanti   “avijjāpaccayā   saṅkhārā”. burmese VRI cst4 also has same error: Tattha katamo kāyasaṅkhāro? Kāyasañcetanā kāyasaṅkhāro, vacīsañcetanā vacīsaṅkhāro, manosañcetanā cittasaṅkhāro. Ime vuccanti ‘‘avijjāpaccayā saṅkhārā’’. What the correct pali source should be: Tattha katamo kāyasaṅkhāro? Herein, what is a (volitional) process expressed by way of the body? Kāyasañcetanā kāyasaṅkhāro, (There is) an intention expressed by way of the body, a (volitional) process expressed by way of the body. ayaṃ vuccati “kāyasaṅkhāro”. this is said to be bodily process. Tattha katamo vacīsaṅkhāro? Herein, what is a (volitional) process exp...

  Te Ab Vb 7 Sati-'paṭṭhāna-vibhaṅga Te Ab Vb 7 Sati-'paṭṭhāna-vibhaṅga The Analysis of the Ways of Attending to Mindfulness{7} 1. Suttanta-bhājanīyaṁ, The Section Derived from the Discourses 01: Kāy-ānupassanā-niddeso Explanation of the Contemplation of the Body gloss: ‘Anupassī.’, ‘Contemplating.’ gloss: ‘Viharatī.’, dwells gloss: ‘Ātāpī.’, ardent gloss: ‘Sampajāno.’, lucid-discerning gloss: ‘Satimā.’, rememberful [of Dharma] gloss: loke, world gloss: ‘abhijjhā’, avarice gloss: ‘domanassan.’, distress 02: Vedan-ānupassanā-niddeso, Explanation of the Contemplation of Feelings 03: Citt-ānupassanā-niddeso, Explanation of the Contemplation of the Mind 04: Dhamm-ānupassanā-niddeso, Explanation of the Contemplation of (the Nature of) Things 2. Abhidhammabhājanīyaṁ, The Section Derived from the Abstract Teaching [01: Paṭhamanayo] [02: Dutiyanayo] excerpts: 1. Suttanta-bhājanīyaṁ, The Section Derived from the Discourses kaya is 31 anatomical body parts, adjhatta = personal body, bahi...

  KN Thag 1.104: Khitaka 1.104. Khitakattheragāthā 1.104. Khitaka “Lahuko vata me kāyo, Hey! My body is light, Phuṭṭho ca pītisukhena vipulena; full of so much rapture and happiness. Tūlamiva eritaṃ mālutena, My body feels like it’s floating, Pilavatīva me kāyo”ti. like cotton in the wind. … Khitako thero …. https://www.reddit.com/r/EarlyBuddhismMeditati/comments/nvswuk/khitaka_thera_and_his_body_with_gloss_from_the/ Eng. cmy comes from:   https://tipitaka.fandom.com/wiki/Theragatha . The commentary states the following : 104.  “My body does become wonderfully light (lahuko), on having been permeated by (phuṭṭho) abundant (vipulena) zestful happiness (pītisukhena). Like unto cotton (tūla) moved (erita) By the wind (nāluta), my body does but float about (pilavati).” They but say also: “Udāhavasena (by way of his joyous utterance).” There, lahuko vata me kāyo means:  my bodily form (rūpakāya) happens...

  Will the real Abhidharma please stand up? How to tackle the abhidhamma? Ab Vb 12, Jhāna vibhanga, where does it say 5 sense perception disappears in 4 jhānas? Error found in Abhidhamma Vibhanga 6: kāyasaṅkhāro is not vaci-sankhara and citta-sankhara Kāya is by default rūpa-kāya physical body in canonical Abhidhamma Sati-'paṭṭhāna in Abhidhamma book 2 Vibhanga, what does it mean to be derived from suttas versus derived from Abhidhamma? Why did Vism.'s Buddhaghosa burn all of the Sri Lanka commentaries? How many versions of canonical Theravada Abhidhamma exist? abhihamma redefines 4 jhanas as arupa attainments? Can mudita (as part of 7sb and brahma vihara) and pīti (rapture as a jhāna factor) include crying tears of joy? nama and rupa: sutta or abhidhamma definition? Re: Theravāda and Suttavādins Report Quote Unread post   by  Dhammanando  »  Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:19 am Ceisiwr  wrote:  ↑ Thu Jun 03, 2021 11:54 am As is well known the Sautrāntikas of old ...

  In Abhidhamma gloss of 4sp practice, Sampajāno and Anupassana  are identical.  'Vipassana' is included as part of the definition of both.  (from B. Anandajoti tranns.) gloss: ‘Anupassī.’, ‘Contemplating.’ ‘Anupassī.’ ti ‘Contemplating.’ Tattha, katamā anupassanā? Herein, what is contemplation? Yā paññā pajānanā vicayo pavicayo dhammavicayo, That which is wisdom, knowing, investigation, deep investigation, investigation of (the nature of) things,{16} sallakkhaṇā upalakkhaṇā paccupalakkhaṇā, discernment, discrimination, differentiation,{17} paṇḍiccaṁ kosallaṁ nepuññaṁvebhabyā cintā upaparikkhā, erudition, skilfulness, subtlety,{18} clarification, thoughtfulness, consideration, bhūrī medhā pariṇāyikā vipassanā sampajaññaṁ patodo, breadth, intelligence, guidance, insight, full awareness, examination,{19} paññā Paññindriyaṁ Paññābalaṁ, wisdom, the Faculty of Wisdom, the Strength of Wisdom,{20} paññāsatthaṁ paññāpāsādo paññā-āloko the sword of wisdom, height of wisd...

  KN Snp 1.8  Metta [Karaṇīyamettā] excerpt: Mettañca sabba-lokasmi, (With) goodwill (for the) entire-cosmos, Mānasaṃ bhāvaye a-parimāṇaṃ; (one's) heart should-be-developed without-limit. Uddhaṃ adho ca tiriyañca, above, below, & all-around, A-sambādhaṃ a-veram-a-sapattaṃ. without-obstruction, without-hostility-without-hate. Tiṭṭhaṃ caraṃ nisinno va, (Whether) standing, walking, sitting **, Sayāno yāvatāssa vita-middho; lying-down, as-long-as (one is) not-drowsy, Etaṃ satiṃ adhiṭṭheyya, this mindfulness (one) should-resolve (on), Brahmam-etaṃ vihāram-idham-āhu. {This} {they-call} Brahma-**** abiding-here [and now]. Diṭṭhiñca anupaggamma, Not taken with views, Sīlavā dassanena sampanno; but virtuous & consummate in vision, Kāmesu vinaya gedhaṃ, Regarding-sensual-pleasures, subdued greed (for it), Na hi jātug-gabbhaseyya puna-retīti. No way [does one undergo] *****-conception-in-a-womb again *****. Friend pointed out this: Here jhana is explained as being done in all fou...

  Re: MN 125 in pictures, vism. and ajahn brahm "real jhana" Edit Delete Report Quote Post   by  frank k  »  Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:59 am Coëmgenu  wrote:  ↑ Sun May 16, 2021 8:11 am I think that instead of "light" and "hard," it should be "disembodied" versus "embodied" jhana. When jhana is interpreted in such a way that there is only manovinnana, then the jhana is "disembodied." If you have eye, ear, body, and mind, then the jhana is "embodied." That's a good proposal. There's another huge difference though. Not only is VRJ (vism. redefinition of jhana) and jabrama-jhana (ajahn brahm's redefinition) going from embodied to dis-embodied, they resolve to enter a frozen stupor where no vipassana is possible. Another way to politely discuss jhana in mixed company (Theravada includes Abhdhamma and Vism. followers and followers with straightforward reading of suttas who reject LBT doctrine that contradict sutta). ...

  One of the best ideas I've ever heard, comes from another religion, some type of Hinduism.  They advised married couples who were serious about their spiritual practice: (just from my recollections, I don't have exact quotes) Become a celibate couple, keep separate bedrooms, live as brother and sister from now on.  Keeping brahmacariya and chanting God's name frequently, and other forms of devotional and samadhi practice, within 10 years of serious practice they could be expected to have decent to strong samadhi, even opening the 3rd eye.  As I recall these would be couples who are middle aged, even retired. My own thoughts (frankk): If you have kids, I'd train the kids to be independent and self sufficient, treat your spiritual work as a 50 hour a week  job that takes you away physically from your kids.  I've seen vajrayana and mahayana serious lay yogis do this. Their spouse takes on most of the child raising duties.  Develop independent lifestyle ...