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Thank you for your comment, my friend.
- There are particular Kusulas that lead to this kind of results. These are not low-intensity Kusulas actions. Come to think of it, everyone who has achieved magga phala has developed Kusulas at different levels. High-intensity Kusulas like offering Kathina or normal robes to the Maha Sangha, teaching the Dhamma during past sasanas, and making offerings to an Arahant, Paccekabouddha, and Sammasambouddha are extremely powerful acts. It gives extraordinary results like those of Venerable Kondanna. Venerable Arahant Bakula is another example. He heard Lord Buddha preach for the first time when he was 80 years old. Eight days later he became an Arahant. He reached parinibbĆ£na at 160 years old!! He, therefore spent 80 years as an arahant and teacher. Lord Buddha declared him as the longest-lived among his disciples. He never got sick and I believe in one verse he says he never took medicine in his life. He is one of the 4 disciples with the most powerful abhinna powers (mahÄbhiƱƱappattÄ). All this happened because he offered medicine to Lord Buddha Anomadassi, thousands of Maha Kappa ago.
- Some people reach NibbÄna in suffering or shortly before death. Some arahants have attained parinibbĆ£na violently. Others attain NibbÄna in bliss, live a very long time as an arahant, and attain parinibbĆ£na peacefully. In both cases they developed Kusulas to achieve NibbÄna however one has a higher intensity. This is why despite our time devoted to the Dhamma, we must not forget to take care of the Bhikkhus, participate in the monastery ceremonies, and help the poor and people in need. Some people have a good understanding of the Dhamma but they neglect these aspects. The result will be that they will attain NibbÄna but it will be difficult and painful.
