Āsava, Anusaya, and Gati (Gathi)

…and āsava with this post. See “Habits and Goals, and Character (Gati),” “The Law of Attraction, Habits, Character (Gati), and Cravings (Āsava),” “Saṃsāric Habits, Character (Gati), Cravings (Āsava).” Finding exact…

Gati and Bhava – Many Varieties

Revised February 27, 2019; July 16, 2022; September 10, 2002 (#11) Humans have many gati (gati) or character qualities. These character qualities lead to one’s future existence (bhava). It is…

What is in a Thought? Why Gati are so Important?

(gati) and āsava come into play. One automatically responds with the “set of values” one has. By changing habits, one can change one’s character (gati)and eventually change one’s deep-rooted cravings…

How Character (Gati) Leads to Bhava and Jāti

Jāti (births) depend on gati (habits/character.) Therefore, it is critical to cultivate “good gati.” Revised August 9, 2021; September 28, 2024 1. A unique knowledge that the Buddha gained during…