Vipariį¹‡Äma – Two Meanings

…loka. In comparison, the seven akusala done via body and speech are prevented in arupa loka and rupa loka since Brahmās do not have physical bodies (that is compatible with…

Pabhassara Citta and SaƱƱā Vipallāsa

Pabhassara citta (mind) indicates the “suffering-free state” of mind. Two main reasons for blocking that state are the “wrong views” and “distorted saññā/perception” (which the Buddha compared to a mirage…

Introduction – What is Suffering?

…(saį¹yojana) covering that “suffering-free mind” because of our “built-in false sense of joyful sensations” (“distorted saññā”) for sensory experiences. Thus, a root cause of suffering is not comprehending that our…

Reply To: Pure Dhamma zoom meeting!

Reminder: The meeting is at 12:30-1:30 PM GMT (7.30 AM EST New York time) on Sunday 14th. https://meet.google.com/wtz-qaff-iag The link to the second meeting is (if needed only, i.e., if…

Pāli Glossary – (A-K)

August 12, 2016; Revised May 27, 2017; February 19, 2020; May 29, 2022 (#4 added) “Tipiį¹­aka English” Convention 1. I have revised the Pāli words to align with the convention…

Pāli Glossary – (L-Z)

August 12, 2016; Revised May 27, 2017; February 19, 2020; May 29, 2022 (#4 added) “Tipiį¹­aka English” Convention 1. I have revised the Pāli words to align with the convention…