1. There are 73 types of ñāṇa, which are listed in the “Paṭisambhidāmagga,” an original Commentary included in the Tipitaka:
- An English translation is there too: “1.0. Schedule“
- They are discussed in detail in subsequent pages in both languages.
2. Of those, the last 6 are “Buddha ñāṇa,” meaning only a Buddha can have those.
- Others can cultivate the other 67 types.
- I see many of the 16 listed in Gad’s post in this list.
3. I don’t think one can say, “OK., I will focus on this and then the next one,” etc.
- Some (or all 67) will be automatically cultivated as one follows the path and engages in Satipatthana.
- That is why I don’t spend time trying to understand what each of those means.
- But if someone wants to learn each of those in-depth, good for them. It cannot hurt the practice, but it is a matter of how one decides to allocate one’s time.
