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- Wed Feb 25, 2015 11:30 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: What exactly is meant by rapture
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5016
What exactly is meant by rapture
In the Anapanasati Sutta it says "I will breathe in sensitive to rapture." My question is, is rapture a state of euphoria or some deep state of focus? And does it arise naturally, or is it fabricated?
- Fri Nov 01, 2013 3:46 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Are there any suttas dealing with death of loved one?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6661
Re: Are there any suttas dealing with death of loved one?
Wow! These last two links really hit home. It's important to reflect that not only do all beings experience decay and death, but also that all beings experience grief. Like the woman with the dead son who was able to deal better with her grief when she realized there is no one untouched by this. Thi...
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:22 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Are there any suttas dealing with death of loved one?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6661
Re: Are there any suttas dealing with death of loved one?
I thank all who replied. It's good to hear others stories and listen to their experiences. It's good to be around people who are well-versed in the Dhamma. I am glad I found this site. Even though I don't post much, I have learned many things by reading the threads. Buddhasoup's story is very helpfu...
- Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:54 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Are there any suttas dealing with death of loved one?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6661
Are there any suttas dealing with death of loved one?
I recently lost my mother and was wondering what the Buddha had to say about this type of grief. Are there any suttas that deal specifically with the loss of a parent? I think it would be a great consolation to me to hear his advice.
- Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:43 am
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: Is Kamma self?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3476
Re: Is Kamma self?
Thank you for taking the time to consider this question. Your answers are helpful.
- Sun Sep 08, 2013 12:39 pm
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: Is Kamma self?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3476
Re: Is Kamma self?
Well do you think Kamma could (or should) also be considered not self in an ultimate rather than a conventional sense?
- Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:35 am
- Forum: Classical Theravāda
- Topic: Is Kamma self?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3476
Is Kamma self?
I'm not sure if this is the right board to pose this question but here it is. I read: When you see with discernment, 'All phenomena are not-self' — you grow disenchanted with stress. This is the path to purity. -- Dhp 279 There is also: "'I am the owner of my actions, heir to my actions, born o...
- Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:40 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Mindfulness in daily life: 'Best practices'
- Replies: 24
- Views: 19859
Re: Mindfulness in daily life: 'Best practices'
I try to think of doing things "deliberately." I'm deliberately sitting down; I'm deliberately eating my breakfast; etc. it just gives me another way of paying attention to what I'm doing.
Of course keeping that attitude throughout the day is the real challenge, isn't it?
Of course keeping that attitude throughout the day is the real challenge, isn't it?
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:24 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: What do you sit on?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8327
Re: What do you sit on?
I used a bath towel folded into thirds lengthwise and then rolled up. It ends up the same size as a standard meditation cushion and no matter where I travel, there's always a bath towel available.
- Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:39 am
- Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
- Topic: Can Enlightenment Be Self Hypnosis
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7789
Re: Can Enlightenment Be Self Hypnosis
Would an enlightened person even go around saying "I an enlightened?"
I don't think so. Their actions would speak for them.
I don't think so. Their actions would speak for them.
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:08 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Mindfulness of breathing question
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6558
Re: Mindfulness of breathing question
Thank you all for your thoughtful answers. This has been very helpful to me.
- Sun Oct 23, 2011 3:06 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Mindfulness of breathing question
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6558
Mindfulness of breathing question
I am somewhat confused by the instructions in the Anapanasati Sutta. After knowing "I breathe in long," "I breath out long," "I breathe in short," I breathe out short" the sutta goes on to say, "I shall breathe in experiencing the whole body." The comment...
- Sat Jun 05, 2010 5:13 pm
- Forum: Pāli
- Topic: Pali Term: Āsava
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8218
Re: Pali Term: Āsava
Thanissaro Bhikkhu seems to favor the use of the word "effluents" for asava in his translations. Even though I love his translations, I find "effluents" just as inscrutable as asava. In a footnote in his translation of the Digha Nikaya (footnote 134, page 546), Maurice Walshe not...
- Sun May 23, 2010 5:05 pm
- Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
- Topic: Is jhana possible?
- Replies: 75
- Views: 27543
Re: Is jhana possible?
Now I understand more directly why the Buddha said it's important to have noble friends. All your contributions to this dialogue have been most helpful. When you speak from your personal experience of the dhamma it often makes the things I've read "click" and have more meaning. I am gratef...
- Fri May 21, 2010 11:35 am
- Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
- Topic: Is jhana possible?
- Replies: 75
- Views: 27543
Re: Is jhana possible?
Thank you all for your kind and thoughtful responses. It seems the general consensus is that it IS possible for lay practitioners, but not without a significant investment of time on the cushion everyday -- which in itself would put it out of reach of most "householders." Also being a hous...