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12/01/2024

SN 45.8: Analysis of the 8-Fold Path

The Magga-Vibhaṅga Sutta (SN 45.8), or "Analysis of the Path," offers a detailed exposition of the Noble Eightfold Path, a fundamental framework in Buddhist practice leading to the cessation of suffering. In this discourse, the Buddha delineates each component of the path as follows: Right View (Sammā Diṭṭhi): Understanding the nature of suffering, its origin, cessation, and the path leading to its cessation.Right Intention (Sammā Saṅkappa): Cultivating intentions of renunciation, goodwill, and harmlessness.Right Speech (Sammā Vācā): Abstaining from false, divisive, harsh, and idle speech.Right Action (Sammā Kammanta): Refraining from taking life, stealing, and sexual misconduct.Right Livelihood (Sammā Ājīva): Earning a living through ethical and non-harmful means.Right Effort (Sammā Vāyāma): Diligently preventing and abandoning unwholesome states while cultivating and sustaining wholesome states.Right Mindfulness (Sammā Sati): Maintaining awareness of the body, feelings, mind, and mental phenomena.Right Concentration (Sammā Samādhi): Developing deep meditative absorption (jhāna) leading to mental unification.This sutta serves as a concise guide to understanding and practicing the Noble Eightfold Path, emphasizing the integration of ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom in the pursuit of liberation. For a complete translation of the sutta, please visit SuttaCentral: https://suttacentral.net/sn45.8/en/bodhi?lang=en&reference=none&highlight=false --- Join our Discord: https://virtualsangha.org/discord

12 min
12/08/2024

The Six Recollections

In AN 6.10, the Buddha encourages six contemplations, or “recollections,” that steady the mind and strengthen faith: Recollection of the Buddha: Reflecting on the Buddha’s awakening, his qualities, and his role as an exemplary teacher of liberation.Recollection of the Dhamma: Contemplating the teachings’ clarity, directness, and the peace they bring when truly understood and practiced.Recollection of the Saṅgha: Remembering the community of noble disciples who have practiced well, serving as inspiring examples on the path.Recollection of Virtue: Reflecting on one’s own ethical conduct, valuing harmlessness, honesty, and moral integrity.Recollection of Generosity: Pondering acts of giving and the joy that arises from a generous and open-hearted spirit.Recollection of Deities: Considering the qualities that lead heavenly beings to their fortunate rebirth, encouraging similar wholesome qualities in oneself.--- Join the discussion in our discord: https://virtualsangha.org/discord

11 min
JAN 5

AN 9.20: Velamasutta - The Value of Giving

A basic gift, given thoughtfully, is worth more than a fine gift given carelessly.A gift is only great when it is given to a worthy cause.Giving a simple meal to one accomplished in right view is worth more than a river of gold.Going for refuge with a confident heart is worth more than any material gift.Actually having a heart of love is better than just following training rules.Realizing impermanence is the ultimate gift to all beings.

20 min
1 DAY AGO

AN 3.65: With the Kālāmas of Kesamutta

Today's sutta (AN 36.5) was read by our friend Timothy, covering an often quoted but perhaps dangerously misunderstood passage, where the Buddha famously says not to rely on traditions or teachers, but on one's own direct experience. Gosh, how could we possibly misread that message? Tune in and find out!

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SN 45.8: Analysis of the 8-Fold Path

The Six Recollections

AN 9.20: Velamasutta - The Value of Giving

AN 3.65: With the Kālāmas of Kesamutta

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