Associations (Sēvana)- A Root Cause of Wrong Views

…with avijjā (ignorance) at any given time depends on one’s gati. In simple terms, “good gati” are associated with Sammā Diṭṭhi (correct views), and “bad gati” are associated with micchā…

Reply To: Bhava and Kamma Beeja

…said: “How is the Karma Beeja related to Asava and Gathi?” We do what we crave (asava/likings) according to our built up habits (gathi/character traits) and depending on how immoral…

What is “Kāma”? It is not Just Sex

…lead to the formation of new āsava/anusaya or in strengthening old āsava/anusaya; see, “Āsava, Anusaya, and Gati (Gathi)“, and other related posts. It can become a vicious circle. In a…

Assāda, Ādīnava, Nissarana – Introduction

…things accordingly. This is how we strengthen “old bad habits” and even develop “new bad habits” or gati. These habits or gati could be samsāric gati or new ones. There…

Reply To: Goenka´s Vipassana

gati and anusaya (and asava, another related term). “The Law of Attraction, Habits, Character (Gati), and Cravings (Āsava)” “Āsava, Anusaya, and Gati (Gathi)” “Habits, Goals, and Character (Gati or Gathi)“…