November 14, 2017
1. This new subsection of “Dhamma with Less Pāli” is now the second subsection in the “Living Dhamma” section.
- In the first dēsana of the “Living Dhamma – Overview” subsection, we talked about how one’s mind gets agitated when engaged in dasa akusala or the ten immoral actions.
2. After that “Living Dhamma – Overview” subsection, I had “Living Dhamma – Fundamentals” as the next subsection, where I started discussing the connection between dasa akusala and cētasika or mental factors in our thoughts.
- Now I realize that it was too much of a jump, even for many who have had exposure to Buddha Dhamma but are not familiar with cētasika.
- So, in this new subsection — “Dhamma with Less Pāli” — I plan to close that gap. This subsection will have much fewer Pāli words, and I will try to introduce only the essential Pāli words as I proceed.
- Here is the first dēsana: “Ten Immoral Actions (Dasa Akusala).” Here we discuss the ten immoral actions (dasa akusala) and how avoiding them helps calm the mind; this is the key to avoiding depression.
4. Posts relevant to the dēsanā:
Ten Immoral Actions (Dasa Akusala)
How to Evaluate Weights of Different Kamma
Correct Meaning of Vacī Sankhāra
Truine Brain: How the Mind Rewires the Brain via Meditation/Habits
The Law of Attraction, Habits, Character (Gati), and Cravings (Āsavas)
Habits, Goals, and Character (Gati)
How Habits are Formed and Broken – A Scientific View
Wrong Views (Miccā Diṭṭhi) – A Simpler Analysis
Origin of Morality (and Immorality) in Buddhism
- In the first dēsana of the “Living Dhamma – Overview” subsection, I talked about how one’s mind get agitated when one is engaged in dasa akusala or the ten immoral actions. Here is that dēsana:
“The Hidden Suffering that We All Can Understand“
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