Seeing Is a Series of “Snapshots”
Even though we perceive seeing as continuous, it results from a rapid series of discrete sensory events or “snapshots.” That is the real meaning of the verse, “diṭṭhe diṭṭhamattaṁ bhavissati.”…
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Reply To: Post On Kāma Guṇa – Origin of Attachment (Tanhā)
TGS wrote, “It’s interesting to me seeing the Pali word “iṭṭhā” which arise in regards to an object that is desirable”. I notice that “iṭṭhā” also shows up as a…
Sensory Experience – Basis of Buddhā’s Worldview
The Buddha understood the true nature of this world by meticulously analyzing the sensory experience. The following posts provide an overview of his analysis of a sensory experience. Buddhist Worldview…
Reply To: The Big Bang May Have Never Happened?
I add… For me, the goal inherent in sankhata/matter means Kāma Guna. Then we would have to agree with the Mahayanists, who always discuss Dependent Arising when discussing cause and…
Reply To: Posts in the “Buddha Dhamma – Advanced” Section
Yes. Your assumption is correct. Jhanic and samapatti sukha are also”distorted saññā.” Brahmas (and Anariya yogis) get attached to them via the similar kāma guṇa (but at a lower level;…