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by SarathW
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: Ven. Dhammapāla on Nibbāna
Replies: 2
Views: 34

Re: Ven. Dhammapāla on Nibbāna

Yes. It sounds like Buddha's nature as taught by some Buddhist sects. I will not call this Buddha's nature but I would say this is the Bodhisatta nature. We all living beings are trying to find a solution for suffering. Many follow the wrong path only an enlightened Buddha can show them the Noble Pa...
by SarathW
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: What is this knowledge for?
Replies: 10
Views: 118

Re: What is this knowledge for?

What is this knowledge for? Is the exploration of Buddhism any different to the exploration of otherworldly pursuits? What do you think is the purpose of the Buddhist teachings? Yes, I am talking about the Buddhist teaching. I see this even in many Sri Lankan Buddhist monks. They resort to politics...
by SarathW
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: What is this knowledge for?
Replies: 10
Views: 118

Re: What is this knowledge for?

What is this knowledge for? I just started to think about why I am so engrossed in Buddhism. I feel that Sutta's study is mainly for monks. I just wondered whether there is much practical usage for laypeople. You say this now, after you have read all or most of the tipitaka and have over 21,000 pos...
by SarathW
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:25 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: What is this knowledge for?
Replies: 10
Views: 118

Re: What is this knowledge for?

In the Anguttara Nikaya, Book of Tens, Anathapindika and Vajjiyamahita, both lay followers teach the Dhamma by refuting the wrong views of a group of wanderers. At the end of the discourse, the Buddha praises Anathapindika for defending the teaching against misrepresentation. (AN 10.93) The househo...
by SarathW
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:17 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: On Ekaṁsikā and Anekaṁsikā
Replies: 1
Views: 19

Re: On Ekaṁsikā and Anekaṁsikā

The questions listed above then are "uncertain". You can't know for sure if they are true or false.
They are perhaps, asking the wrong question.
Say if I ask "How many different types of ornaments can be made using a play daw?"
by SarathW
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: What is this knowledge for?
Replies: 10
Views: 118

Re: What is this knowledge for?

Don't you think the teaching of Sutta to lay people is a later development?
I can recall there is a Sutta Anatapindika?? is asking why the Buddha did not teach this Dhamma to him before.
Can someone provide the Sutta, please?
by SarathW
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: What is a dhammā exactly?
Replies: 42
Views: 1087

Re: What is a dhammā exactly?

Nibbana is the unconditioned thingy :quote:, which is experientially perceivable :thumbsup: V. Ānanda: “But how could this be, sir?” Buddha: “Ānanda, it’s when a mendicant perceives: ‘This is peaceful ; this is sublime —that is, the stilling of all activities, the letting go of all attachments, the...
by SarathW
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: What is this knowledge for?
Replies: 10
Views: 118

What is this knowledge for?

What is this knowledge for? I just started to think about why I am so engrossed in Buddhism. I feel that Sutta's study is mainly for monks. I just wondered whether there is much practical usage for laypeople. Is the exploration of Buddhism any different to the exploration of otherworldly pursuits? I...
by SarathW
Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:16 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: What is a dhammā exactly?
Replies: 42
Views: 1087

Re: What is a dhammā exactly?

Conditioned qualities are fabricated. And nibbana is beyond fabrication by definition. We have to distinguish between conditioned and unconditioned dhammas. "Anything we experience" covers both? That would make sense if we consider all dhammas in this context to be "phenomena" t...
by SarathW
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:54 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Bhikkhu Bodhi on War and Thanissaro's rebuttal
Replies: 397
Views: 73209

Re: Bhikkhu Bodhi on War and Thanissaro's rebuttal

How can we explain the poor people stranded in the middle of the war?
by SarathW
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:01 am
Forum: Sīla
Topic: An example of sila in practice
Replies: 8
Views: 1140

Re: An example of sila in practice

I think this has nothing to do with Sila as per Buddhism.
It appears to me these come under general social ethics.
Perhaps this may be fitting to the Brhmavihara Karuna if this lady needs a seat badly.
I always offer my seat to the needy as a social gesture rather than the practice of Sila.
by SarathW
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:37 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Getting through guilt and other emotional difficulties
Replies: 4
Views: 73

Re: Getting through guilt and other emotional difficulties

One example, at the moment I have a lot of guilt about how I was towards my mum. I was difficult and could, should have been more tolerant. I can't apologise as she is no longer here, but I felt the same whilst she was still alive anyway. Good news here is that you are aware of your emotions. (this...
by SarathW
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:05 pm
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: What is a dhammā exactly?
Replies: 42
Views: 1087

Re: What is a dhammā exactly?

Is Nibbana Dhamma? What is Nirodhadhamma? For #1: ...Sankhara is subordinate to the still wider and all-embracing term dhamma (thing); for dhamma includes also the Unformed or Unconditioned Element (asankhata-dhātu), i.e. Nibbāna (e.g. in sabbe dhammā anattā, "all things are without a self&quo...
by SarathW
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:29 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Indra’s Pillar
Replies: 11
Views: 343

Re: Indra’s Pillar

In New Zealand, the native New Zealanders erect long posts in front of their communal houses.
Perhaps this is a very old tradition to mark the territory.

Mike might have better information about this.
by SarathW
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Family Life and Relationships
Topic: Dilemma
Replies: 11
Views: 1199

Re: Dilemma

Hello all, do You think is good idea to leave My family (parents) without their permission or without telling them? Would they became sad? Is it Bad? I'm in hard problem. I think running away from home is an attitude of young people. This is very common in Sri Lanka I have seen dozens of running aw...