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by Chiong
Thu Feb 21, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Suchness and Thusness
Replies: 9
Views: 5116

Re: Suchness and Thusness

My next question is, can an unenlightened being experience suchness to the fullest form? Blue Lotus, There is no degree of "suchness" and thus the question of "fullest form" does not apply. Can you experience suchness ? Yes. These moments are often brief and we seldom recognise ...
by Chiong
Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Usefulness and dangers of "noting" techniques
Replies: 13
Views: 5493

Re: Usefulness and dangers of "noting" techniques

As far as i'm concerned, the noting technique is not just sanna-kkhandha (perception). By creating a mental note it rather belongs to the group of sankhara-kkhanda (mindformations). I already outlined my concerns relating to this and it is possible to learn without relying on mental notes. We learn...
by Chiong
Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Usefulness and dangers of "noting" techniques
Replies: 13
Views: 5493

Re: Usefulness and dangers of "noting" techniques

I once also had a similar discussion with a monk. I asked him why is "noting" so important. His reply is similar to Bhante and i.e. the satipathana sutta did mentioned "Herein, monks, a monk when experiencing a pleasant feeling knows, "I experience a pleasant feeling" "...
by Chiong
Fri May 25, 2012 11:39 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Is all doubt bad?
Replies: 20
Views: 3859

Re: Is all doubt bad?

i believe what he means is the experience of pure mind or the bardo of death , the seperation of nama rupa the experience of no-self no permanent "I". one who enters this with conscioussness and returns has broken the dam, stream entry occurs and the meditator is given a glimpse of nibban...
by Chiong
Fri May 25, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Is all doubt bad?
Replies: 20
Views: 3859

Re: Is all doubt bad?

Skeptical doubt as outlined in Kalama sutta is useful tool of inquiry. Subtle doubt of practitioners and believers are a hindrance to their practice. Even as we affirm positively our absolute faith in buddha-dharma there is still a subtle doubt lurking in the background. All doubt is removed upon e...
by Chiong
Sat May 19, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Is all doubt bad?
Replies: 20
Views: 3859

Re: Is all doubt bad?

Skeptical doubt as outlined in Kalama sutta is useful tool of inquiry. Subtle doubt of practitioners and believers are a hindrance to their practice. Even as we affirm positively our absolute faith in buddha-dharma there is still a subtle doubt lurking in the background. All doubt is removed upon en...