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Avidyā (Sanskrit; Pāli: avijjā; Tibetan phonetic: ma rigpa) is commonly translated as "ignorance" or "delusion". It can be defined as not understanding the full meaning and implication of the four noble truths or as a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of reality.
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Do we have to let go the "Subha Sanna" completely?
The word subhasaññānuvattinī occurs exactly once in the five Nikayas and it warns of a danger:
Thig5.3:1.1: Due to improper attention, I was racked by desire for pleasures of the senses. I was rest …
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What is the meaning of the Datthabba Sutta?
MN1 states:
MN1:171.4: ‘Nandī dukkhassa mūlan’ti—
The happiness of nibbana is therefore empty of nandī.
MN1 also states the difficulty of this understanding:
MN1:172-194.31: But the mendicants were …
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How come movies/video games decrease the motivation to do buddhist practises?
At many times in our lives, the food given us is given in faith. This is certainly true of monks. It is also often true of householders who have yet to earn a living.
AN7.72:11.2: Which is better—to …
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In which ways do anagamis still experience ignorance?
The subtlety of ignorance in non-returners is compared with the lingering of a cleansing scent:
Although that cloth is clean and bright, it still has a lingering scent of salt, lye, or cow dung that …
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Is there a mistranslation of definition of ignorance?
Ignorance is the root cause of the suffering? Hmm...let's take a look.
Actually the Dhamma says: Nandī dukkhassa mūlan’ti. … There is no conflict with the definition of ignorance. With ignorance dispelled, the Four Noble Truths are accepted. Now walk the path.
There might be some discussion about "depth of knowing". …
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