We are now taking up AN7.55 Purisagatisutta, seven destinies of beings (satta purisagatiyo) as found in the Aṅguttara Nikāya (AN 7.55). It explains one of the types of individuals who have progressed on the path but have not yet completely eradicated all defilements. This particular passage focuses on the Antarāparinibbāyī—one who attains final pari-Nibbāna in-betweenContinue reading “Partial and full extinguishment”
Category Archives: Sutta Writings
Chariot relay of purification
Let us go over Path to Purification and how the gradual training works in Buddha’s dispensation. The sutta which is most suitable for this purpose is Rathavinītasutta(MN24). This sutta, whose title translates to “The Relay Chariots,” features a profound dialogue between two of the Buddha’s most esteemed disciples: the Venerable Sāriputta and the Venerable PuṇṇaContinue reading “Chariot relay of purification”
Constant practice for liberation
In order to correctly practice more than eighteen hours of watching each one of the six senses, let us create a method of watching each one of them and make it a point to practice. Refer to the sutta’s from SN25.1 to SN25.10 and when completely experienced turns one to Sotapanna. Happy reading and understandingContinue reading “Constant practice for liberation”
Leading on to liberation
Let us take up two important sutta – SN 64 and SN35.95 relating to Mālukyaputta who became an Arahat after lot of discussions with Buddha on various subjects which helps us to understand on Anāgāmi stage to Arahat stage as well. MN 64 – MahāmālunkyasuttaThe Buddha explains to Mahāmālukyaputta that liberation does not require leavingContinue reading “Leading on to liberation”
What is the purpose and benefit?
What is the purpose of spiritual life for everyone? This is a short and profound sutta which lays the foundation from sila – samādhi to -pañña and let’s deep dive into it Sutta reference: Kimatthiyasutta 1) Evaṁ me sutaṁ— ekaṁ samayaṁ bhagavā sāvatthiyaṁ viharati jetavane anāthapiṇḍikassa ārāme. Atha kho āyasmā ānando yena bhagavā tenupasaṅkami; upasaṅkamitvāContinue reading “What is the purpose and benefit?”
Profound simile of six animals
Chappāṇakopamasutta: This sutta teaches us on how to conduct sense restraint since each one of these senses would go in search of objects which makes no sense as far as nibbana goes. The moment the senses are going here and there, one cannot be happy as the experience fades away wanting the same thing toContinue reading “Profound simile of six animals”
Lessons from Poṭṭhapādasutta
This sutta is deepest of all which shows what is “self” view which is the key backdrop of all traditions and religions who propose that there is indestructible self due to the fact it there is “perception” and hence stays like that forever. Poṭṭhapāda brings in this important aspect to Buddha explaining through various philosophiesContinue reading “Lessons from Poṭṭhapādasutta”
Lessons from Bāhiyasutta
Bāhiya sutta presents an important aspect to see whether one can reach the ultimate happiness, which is being an arāhat. Let us go into nuances and details of this important sutta. This sutta can be accessed here. A similar one is available in MālukyaputtasuttaIn order to know and confirm about Arahat, the same method isContinue reading “Lessons from Bāhiyasutta”
Awareness of Breathing
When we speak of “sensations of breath” — especially in the context of meditation (as in ānāpānasati) — we are referring to the direct physical and mental experiences that arise while observing the breath. Let’s carefully break this down into categories of sensations: 1️⃣ Physical Sensations (Kāyika vedanā — bodily feelings) These are the mostContinue reading “Awareness of Breathing”
Purpose of Buddha teachings
We shall explore an important sutta in Anguttara Nikaya (Kimatthiyasutta AN10.1) which shows why one should follow Buddha teachings and what is the benefit step by step. Let us understand through below table the purpose of following the dhamma of Buddha. Furthermore, we can look at keywords here which is Ānisaṁsaṁ (आनिसंसं) which is derivedContinue reading “Purpose of Buddha teachings”