Reply To: Arahanthood, Bhikkhu(ni) and death

…body, in addition to those in the mind. For example, one’s bones get crystallized and can survive thousands of years. These are called “dhatu”. Buddha’s dhatu survive (in open caskets),…

Reply To: Are Every Buddha’s Teachings the Same?

…are Dhammā? – A Deeper Analysis“. Saṅkhata dhatu (conditioned elements) are those whose arising and existence are influenced by one of four causes namely kamma (action), citta (consciousness), utu (temperature),…

Reply To: Something lasting

…the flame has some kind of identity of its own. But can the identity of the flame be established apart from its patavi, apo, tejo and vayo dhatu? If its…

Reply To: Hadaya vatthu in asanna realm

…– “Cakkhu” or “cakkhayatana” requires cakkhu pasada rupa. “Mananca paticca dhammeca uppajjhati mano vinnanam” – “dhamma” or “dhammayatana” involve namagotta, kamma bija, etc and involve vinnana dhatu. Vinnana dhatu is…