Reply To: Compilation of my thoughts

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Lal
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Yes. All external objects (rocks, trees, etc) are also made of suddhāṭṭhaka. Are they not?

  • I would not say they are “contaminated.” In Buddha Dhamma, “contamination” refers to raga, dosa, and moha. Rocks or trees don’t generate thoughts. 
  • Everything in this world is made of suddhāṭṭhaka. 

But this is a deeper point, which will become clear as one makes progress. Yet, if one understands that a suddhāṭṭhaka means eight components, it should be evident. In addition to apo, tejo, pathavi, and vayo, there are four more: vaṇṇa, gandha, rasa, and oja. The latter four arise due to cravings. 

  • I see that I forgot to mention the post where this is discussed: “The Origin of Matter – Suddhāṭṭhaka
  • Each living being “prepares” its future births. All living beings (collectively) prepare the world they live in.
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