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by balaji
Wed Jun 01, 2011 3:26 am
Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
Topic: Canonicity of the Bhikkhuni Garu Dhamma
Replies: 54
Views: 16786

Re: Canonicity of the Bhikkhuni Garu Dhamma

My respects to Bhikku Yuttadhammo. :anjali: Let us consider the following: 1. No form of physical contact, whether with males or females is skillful for the monk. It is well know that homosexuality is quite possible too. Can we completely dismantle the Sangha for this reason alone? As I understand i...
by balaji
Tue May 31, 2011 8:40 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: How Does One Gain Wisdom?
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

Re: How Does One Gain Wisdom?

I think the questioner wants to ask a more fundamental question: "How does wisdom arise in a person to begin with?" The Upanisa Sutta gives some insight. The process by which one gains wisdom is: Dukkha > Faith > Joy > Rapture > Serenity > Concentration > yathabhutananadassana > disenchant...