Reply To: Elimination of Rupa/Arupa Rāga

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Lal
Keymaster

Lagrade wrote: “This is very interesting. I would like to ask you how a “puthujjana” could start seeing the drawbacks of sensual pleasures and thus remove the cravings?”

  • Yes. This is at the core of Buddha’s teachings (Paticca Samuppada.) 
  • I will be starting a new series of posts by next weekend, which could help you understand it.
  • In the meantime, see whether you can get some ideas from the post “Is It Necessary for a Buddhist to Eliminate Sensual Desires?

Lagrade wrote: “There is a loneliness epidemic going on in countries like USA and Japan for some years now, and many people are suffering from touch deprivation which can lead to depression and PTSD.”

  • That holds only for puthujjana (humans who are not Buddha’s disciples or Noble Persons/Ariyas.) 
  • When one starts comprehending the “true nature of the world,” the desire for contact with “pleasurable experiences” and interactions with others diminishes. In fact, one would prefer less of a “social life” and more of “deep contemplation.” That is why most meditators seek seclusion. Again, this requires a lengthy explanation, and I hope to address it to some extent in the upcoming posts.
  • However, I must emphasize that contact with parents and others is essential for young children. Babies require cuddling and loving care, which are necessary for their mental and physical development. 

 

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