Timeline for In short, what is the path to enlightenment? Where to begin?
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| Aug 13, 2017 at 9:52 | comment | added | Saptha Visuddhi | You maybe right @theDoctor. Also the advice given is for the conventional. If you look at suttas, there is no clear grammatical structure. It is the sound that gives the meaning and most verses have “double meanings”: There is an apparently simple meaning, but deeper meanings are hidden most times. In the conventional sense, “atta” means “a person”. The deeper meaning of “atta” is “in full control” or “the essence” or “the truth that is timeless”. I will write another answer – for the ‘Western’ mindset. Do give me a bit of time. | |
| Aug 13, 2017 at 4:28 | comment | added | Mark Rosenblitt-Janssen | I think your advice is very good for asians, but not appropriate for Western practicioners. | |
| Aug 6, 2016 at 1:58 | comment | added | Saptha Visuddhi | Try to develop confidence in the Buddha, and His Teachings @Richard Santiago. As Buddhists who took refuge under the Triple Gem, we have to often remind ourselves that we are disciples of the Gautama Buddha. We've got to develop our potential of seeing the life in the way that the Gautama Buddha taught us. The nature of how merits and demerits construct within one should be comprehended. A sincere effort should be made to prevent accumulating defilements. Most importantly one should be truthful to oneself with a great effort. May you be able to realize the Four Noble Truths. With Metta... | |
| Aug 5, 2016 at 17:59 | comment | added | useranonis | I really like the non compromising disciplinary approach you speak of. However, even though I have been witness to experiences that strongly suggest to me the notion of the spiritual points to something that is real, I am not convince of the concept of Samsara. This makes me wonder if it is absolutely essential for me to embrace such an idea without evidence; or if not, will my journey towards enlightenment still be a worthwhile one. | |
| Aug 5, 2016 at 1:45 | history | answered | Saptha Visuddhi | CC BY-SA 3.0 |