Reply To: Validity of current interpretation of Satipatthana Sutta

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Lal
Keymaster

1. Yes. Paccupaṭṭhita comes from “paccaya” + “upaṭṭhita” meaning “arose” via Paticca Samuppada (cause and effect.)

  • That means any sensory input comes in because we have a “vipaka body” that can receive such inputs.
  • That happens to anyone born with a human physical body. It also comes in with “distorted sanna.”
  • Attachment to that “distorted sanna” can trigger new kamma accumulation, if one does not know that “distorted sanna” is an illusion/mirage.

2. Yes. “Manasan” is the “bahidda stage” with “distorted sanna.” “Hadayan” is the “ajjhatta stage” where the mind attaches to that “distorted sanna.” For an Arahant, the mind does not get to the “ajjhatta stage.” 

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