Reply To: Is universe a closed system?

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Lal
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These questions do not help attain Nibbana

From the “Acinteyya Sutta (AN 4.77)“:

There are these four things that are not to be conjectured about, that could make one go mad (become a mental patient). Which four?

  • The Buddha-range (i.e., Buddha’s knowledge).
  • The subject of jhana (including kinds of supernormal powers that one can attain).
  • The precise workings of the results of kamma.
  • Speculation about the world 
    These are the four unthinkable things. They should not be thought about; anyone who tries to think about them will get mad or frustrated.”

The question falls under the last category. What is the benefit of discovering whether the universe is closed?

  • Humans are curious about these things, but it is not a good idea to spend time on that. Buddha Dhamma is deep enough.
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