Reading is not the same as understanding.
- “Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (SN 56.11)” was the first discourse delivered by the Buddha.
- The verse “..pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu cakkhuṁ udapādi, ñāṇaṁ udapādi, paññā udapādi, vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi.” appears 12 times in the sutta. It means “such was the vision, knowledge, and wisdom, realization arose in me regarding the true/real nature of this world. This understanding was not known to the world before me.” That led him to attain Nibbana and separate from the world. Here, “āloko udapādī” means “separation from the world” upon reaching Buddhahood.
- The Buddha also taught that it is dangerous to grasp his deep/profound teachings incorrectly. See “Alagaddūpama Sutta (MN 22).” Trying to grasp these teachings in the wrong way is dangerous, like trying to catch a snake by its tail; it will bite you, and it can be deadly! This is why I do not wish to answer questions from those who cannot understand what I stated in my previous comment. It will be a waste of time because we will be examining issues from two very different perspectives.
- This series of posts may not be suitable for everyone. If anyone becomes confused, please stop reading the posts in the new section: “Worldview of the Buddha.” I am saying this with compassion. I don’t want to see people getting hurt. Also, remember that the Buddha was discouraged upon attaining Buddhahood, because he thought it would not be easy to teach his newfound Dhamma to the world: “Brahmāyācana Sutta (SN 6.1).”
- My goal is not to increase the number of people who read this website. My goal is to teach those who can grasp these profound teachings without becoming stressed. The goal is to reduce suffering, not increase it!
