the gradual path of buddhism we all travel at different paces, and we are all at different stages of...
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The Gradual Path of Buddhism
We all travel at different paces, and we are all at different
stages of progress, at different parts of our lives.
There is NO ‘one-size fits all’ philosophy in Buddhism!
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The Gradual Path of Buddhism
We all travel at different paces, and we are all at different
stages of progress, at different parts of our lives.
There is NO ‘one-size fits all’ philosophy in Buddhism!
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The Gradual Path of Buddhism
We all travel at different paces, and we are all at different
stages of progress, at different parts of our lives.
There is NO ‘one-size fits all’ philosophy in Buddhism!
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The Gradual Path of Buddhism
Buddhism is a gradual path of progress that recognizes
people are all different.
One of the great teachings of the Buddha - The Mangala Sutta -
guides us along this gradual path.
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The Gradual Path of Buddhism
Buddhism is a gradual path of progress that recognizes
people are all different.
One of the great teachings of the Buddha - The Mangala Sutta -
guides us along this gradual path.
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Get yourself on the right pathCultivate good friendships
Avoid wrongful occupations Follow a code of discipline
Develop the 10 Meritorious Deeds Help others
Take RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathBreak the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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Get yourself on the right path Cultivate good friendships
Follow a code of disciplineAvoid wrongful occupations
Help othersDevelop the 10 Meritorious Deeds
Taking RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathBreaking the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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Cultivate good friendshipsMangala Sutta :
1st Blessing – Associate not with the foolish.
2nd Blessing – Associate with the wise.
The Buddha to Ananda :
“Not half, but a person's entire life is established on friendship, companionship and association with the good."
Choose your friends wisely!
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Cultivate good friendshipsMangala Sutta :
1st Blessing – Associate not with the foolish.
2nd Blessing – Associate with the wise.
The Buddha to Ananda :
“Not half, but a person's entire life is established on friendship, companionship and association with the good."
Choose your friends wisely!
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Cultivate good friendshipsMangala Sutta :
1st Blessing – Associate not with the foolish.
2nd Blessing – Associate with the wise.
The Buddha to Ananda :
“Not half, but a person's entire life is established on friendship, companionship and association with the good."
Choose your friends wisely!
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Cultivate good friendshipsMangala Sutta :
1st Blessing – Associate not with the foolish.
2nd Blessing – Associate with the wise.
The Buddha to Ananda :
“Not half, but a person's entire life is established on friendship, companionship and association with the good."
Choose your friends wisely!
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Cultivate good friendshipsMangala Sutta :
1st Blessing – Associate not with the foolish.
2nd Blessing – Associate with the wise.
The Buddha to Ananda :
“Not half, but a person's entire life is established on friendship, companionship and association with the good."
Choose your friends wisely!
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Cultivate good friendshipsMangala Sutta :
1st Blessing – Associate not with the foolish.
2nd Blessing – Associate with the wise.
The Buddha to Ananda :
“Not half, but a person's entire life is established on friendship, companionship and association with the good."
Choose your friends wisely!
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Get yourself on the right path Cultivate good friendships
Follow a code of disciplineAvoid wrongful occupations
Help othersDevelop the 10 Meritorious Deeds
Taking RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathBreaking the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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Get yourself on the right path Cultivate good friendships
Avoid wrongful occupations Follow a code of discipline
Help othersDevelop the 10 Meritorious Deeds
Taking RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathBreaking the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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The Five Precepts
1. Abstain from harming and killing
2. Abstain from taking what is not given
3. Abstain from sexual misconduct
4. Abstain from lying and false speech
5. Abstain from abuse of intoxicants and drugs
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The Five Precepts
1. Abstain from harming and killing
2. Abstain from taking what is not given
3. Abstain from sexual misconduct
4. Abstain from lying and false speech
5. Abstain from abuse of intoxicants and drugs
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The Five Precepts
1. Abstain from harming and killing
2. Abstain from taking what is not given
3. Abstain from sexual misconduct
4. Abstain from lying and false speech
5. Abstain from abuse of intoxicants and drugs
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The Five Precepts
1. Abstain from harming and killing
2. Abstain from taking what is not given
3. Abstain from sexual misconduct
4. Abstain from lying and false speech
5. Abstain from abuse of intoxicants and drugs
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The Five Precepts
1. Abstain from harming and killing
2. Abstain from taking what is not given
3. Abstain from sexual misconduct
4. Abstain from lying and false speech
5. Abstain from abuse of intoxicants and drugs
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The Five Precepts
1. Abstain from harming and killing
2. Abstain from taking what is not given
3. Abstain from sexual misconduct
4. Abstain from lying and false speech
5. Abstain from abuse of intoxicants and drugs
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Get yourself on the right pathCultivate good friendships
Avoid wrongful occupations Follow a code of discipline
Help othersDevelop the 10 Meritorious Deeds
Taking RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathBreaking the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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Get yourself on the right path Cultivate good friendships
Avoid wrongful occupations Follow a code of discipline
Develop the 10 Meritorious DeedsHelp others
Taking RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathBreaking the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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Get yourself on the right pathCultivate good friendships
Avoid wrongful occupations Follow a code of discipline
Develop the 10 Meritorious DeedsHelp others
Taking RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathBreaking the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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Kamma
Throughout our lives, we are continually creating good and bad
kamma through 3 types of actions :
1. Actions of body
2. Actions of speech
3. Actions of mind
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Kamma
Throughout our lives, we are continually creating good and bad
kamma through 3 types of actions :
1. Actions of body
2. Actions of speech
3. Actions of mind
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Kamma
Throughout our lives, we are continually creating good and bad
kamma through 3 types of actions :
1. Actions of body
2. Actions of speech
3. Actions of mind
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Kamma
Throughout our lives, we are continually creating good and bad
kamma through 3 types of actions :
1. Actions of body
2. Actions of speech
3. Actions of mind
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The 10 Demeritorious Deeds
1. Killing
2. Stealing Bodily actions
3. Sexual misconduct
4. Lying
5. Slandering Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Demeritorious Deeds
1. Killing
2. Stealing Bodily actions
3. Sexual misconduct
4. Lying
5. Slandering Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Demeritorious Deeds
1. Killing
2. Stealing Bodily actions
3. Sexual misconduct
4. Lying
5. Slandering Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Demeritorious Deeds
1. Killing
2. Stealing Bodily actions
3. Sexual misconduct
4. Lying
5. Slandering Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Demeritorious Deeds
1. Killing
2. Stealing Bodily actions
3. Sexual misconduct
4. Lying
5. Slandering Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Demeritorious Deeds
1. Killing
2. Stealing Bodily actions
3. Sexual misconduct
4. Lying
5. Slandering Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Demeritorious Deeds
1. Killing
2. Stealing Bodily actions
3. Sexual misconduct
4. Lying
5. Slandering Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Meritorious Deeds
1. Killing
2. Stealing Bodily actions
3. Sexual misconduct
4. Lying
5. Slandering Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Meritorious Deeds
1. Compassion
2. Stealing Bodily actions
3. Sexual misconduct
4. Lying
5. Slandering Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Meritorious Deeds
1. Compassion
2. Generosity Bodily actions
3. Sexual misconduct
4. Lying
5. Slandering Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Meritorious Deeds
1. Compassion
2. Generosity Bodily actions
3. Self-control
4. Lying
5. Slandering Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Meritorious Deeds
1. Compassion
2. Generosity Bodily actions
3. Self-control
4. Truthful speech
5. Slandering Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Meritorious Deeds
1. Compassion
2. Generosity Bodily actions
3. Self-control
4. Truthful speech
5. Kind speech Verbal actions
6. Harsh speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Meritorious Deeds
1. Compassion
2. Generosity Bodily actions
3. Self-control
4. Truthful speech
5. Kind speech Verbal actions
6. Pleasant speech
7. Gossip
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Meritorious Deeds
1. Compassion
2. Generosity Bodily actions
3. Self-control
4. Truthful speech
5. Kind speech Verbal actions
6. Pleasant speech
7. Meaningful speech
8. Covetousness
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Meritorious Deeds
1. Compassion
2. Generosity Bodily actions
3. Self-control
4. Truthful speech
5. Kind speech Verbal actions
6. Pleasant speech
7. Meaningful speech
8. Sympathetic joy
9. Ill-will Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Meritorious Deeds
1. Compassion
2. Generosity Bodily actions
3. Self-control
4. Truthful speech
5. Kind speech Verbal actions
6. Pleasant speech
7. Meaningful speech
8. Sympathetic joy
9. Loving-kindness Mental actions
10. Wrong view
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The 10 Meritorious Deeds
1. Compassion
2. Generosity Bodily actions
3. Self-control
4. Truthful speech
5. Kind speech Verbal actions
6. Pleasant speech
7. Meaningful speech
8. Sympathetic joy
9. Loving-kindness Mental actions
10. Right view
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Get yourself on the right path Cultivate good friendships
Follow a code of discipline Avoid wrongful occupations
Develop the 10 Meritorious DeedsHelp others
Taking RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathBreaking the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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The Guardians of the World
Hiri – Moral Shame
The self-respect to avoid wrongdoing out of a feeling of personal honor.Internal reference.
Ottappa – Moral Dread
The fear to avoid wrongdoing due to blame and punishment by others.External orientation.
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The Guardians of the World
Hiri – Moral Shame
The self-respect to avoid wrongdoing out of a feeling of personal honor.Internal reference.
Ottappa – Moral Dread
The fear to avoid wrongdoing due to blame and punishment by others.External orientation.
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The Guardians of the World
Hiri – Moral Shame
The self-respect to avoid wrongdoing out of a feeling of personal honor.Internal reference.
Ottappa – Moral Dread
The fear to avoid wrongdoing due to blame and punishment by others.External orientation.
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The Guardians of the World
Hiri – Moral Shame
The self-respect to avoid wrongdoing out of a feeling of personal honor.Internal reference.
Ottappa – Moral Dread
The fear to avoid wrongdoing due to blame and punishment by others.External orientation.
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The Guardians of the World
Hiri – Moral Shame
The self-respect to avoid wrongdoing out of a feeling of personal honor.Internal reference.
Ottappa – Moral Dread
The fear to avoid wrongdoing due to blame and punishment by others.External orientation.
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The Guardians of the World
Hiri – Moral Shame
The self-respect to avoid wrongdoing out of a feeling of personal honor.Internal reference.
Ottappa – Moral Dread
The fear to avoid wrongdoing due to blame and punishment by others.External orientation.
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The Guardians of the World
“If these two bright guardians were not to protect the world, there would be anarchy, confusion and widespread immorality.
But if these two bright guardians do protect the world, there will be peace, harmony, decency and dignity.”
Hiri Ottappa Sutta, AN 2.9
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The Guardians of the World
“If these two bright guardians were not to protect the world, there would be anarchy, confusion and widespread immorality.
But if these two bright guardians do protect the world, there will be peace, harmony, decency and dignity.”
Hiri Ottappa Sutta, AN 2.9
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Get yourself on the right path Cultivate good friendships
Follow a code of disciplineAvoid wrongful occupations
Develop the 10 Meritorious DeedsHelp others
Taking RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathBreaking the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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Get yourself on the right path Cultivate good friendships
Follow a code of disciplineAvoid wrongful occupations
Develop the 10 Meritorious DeedsHelp others
Take RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathBreaking the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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Taking Refuge
Good to take refuge in the Triple Gem of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.
Reaffirms our commitment.
Reinforces our kammic link.
Can be done formally or by ourselves.
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Taking Refuge
Good to take refuge in the Triple Gem of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.
Reaffirms our commitment.
Reinforces our kammic link.
Can be done formally or by ourselves.
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Taking Refuge
Good to take refuge in the Triple Gem of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.
Reaffirms our commitment.
Reinforces our kammic link.
Can be done formally or by ourselves.
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Taking Refuge
Good to take refuge in the Triple Gem of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.
Reaffirms our commitment.
Reinforces our kammic link.
Can be done formally or by ourselves.
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Taking Refuge
Good to take refuge in the Triple Gem of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.
Reaffirms our commitment.
Reinforces our kammic link.
Can be done formally or by ourselves.
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Get yourself on the right path Cultivate good friendships
Follow a code of disciplineAvoid wrongful occupations
Develop the 10 Meritorious DeedsHelp others
Take RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathBreaking the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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Get yourself on the right path Cultivate good friendships
Follow a code of disciplineAvoid wrongful occupations
Develop the 10 Meritorious DeedsHelp others
Take RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathStart to break the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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The 10 Fetters
Four stages of development :
1. Stream-enterer - Sotapan
2. Once-returner - Sakadagami
3. Non-returner - Anagami
4. Enlightened being - Arahant
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The 10 Fetters
Four stages of development :
1. Stream-enterer - Sotapan
2. Once-returner - Sakadagami
3. Non-returner - Anagami
4. Enlightened being - Arahant
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The 10 Fetters
Four stages of development :
1. Stream-enterer - Sotapan
2. Once-returner - Sakadagami
3. Non-returner - Anagami
4. Enlightened being - Arahant
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The 10 Fetters
Four stages of development :
1. Stream-enterer - Sotapan
2. Once-returner - Sakadagami
3. Non-returner - Anagami
4. Enlightened being - Arahant
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The 10 Fetters
Four stages of development :
1. Stream-enterer - Sotapan
2. Once-returner - Sakadagami
3. Non-returner - Anagami
4. Enlightened being - Arahant
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The 10 Fetters
Four stages of development :
1. Stream-enterer - Sotapan
2. Once-returner - Sakadagami
3. Non-returner - Anagami
4. Enlightened being - Arahant
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
Stream-enterer – Sotapan
At most seven more lifetimes before attaining full enlightenment.
They have ‘entered the stream’ to Nibbana.
They will be reborn only in the human or a heavenly realm, and never in a lower realm.
They have eradicated the first three fetters.
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The 10 Fetters
Stream-enterer – Sotapan
At most seven more lifetimes before attaining full enlightenment.
They have ‘entered the stream’ to Nibbana.
They will be reborn only in the human or a heavenly realm, and never in a lower realm.
They have eradicated the first three fetters.
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The 10 Fetters
Stream-enterer – Sotapan
At most seven more lifetimes before attaining full enlightenment.
They have ‘entered the stream’ to Nibbana.
They will be reborn only in the human or a heavenly realm, and never in a lower realm.
They have eradicated the first three fetters.
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The 10 Fetters
Stream-enterer – Sotapan
At most seven more lifetimes before attaining full enlightenment.
They have ‘entered the stream’ to Nibbana.
They will be reborn only in the human or a heavenly realm, and never in a lower realm.
They have eradicated the first three fetters.
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The 10 Fetters
Stream-enterer – Sotapan
At most seven more lifetimes before attaining full enlightenment.
They have ‘entered the stream’ to Nibbana.
They will be reborn only in the human or a heavenly realm, and never in a lower realm.
They have eradicated the first three fetters.
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts Sotapan
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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Linear concept of Existence
Birth Life Death leading to :
End of existence - Nihilism orEternal life- Eternalism
Eternity Eternity
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Linear concept of Existence
Birth Life Death leading to :
End of existence - Nihilism orEternal life- Eternalism
Eternity Eternity
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Linear concept of Existence
Birth Life Death leading to :
End of existence - Nihilism orEternal life- Eternalism
Eternity Eternity
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Linear concept of Existence
Birth Life Death leading to :
End of existence - Nihilism orEternal life- Eternalism
Eternity Eternity
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Linear concept of Existence
Birth Life Death leading to :
End of existence - Nihilism orEternal life- Eternalism
Eternity Eternity
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Linear concept of Existence
Birth Life Death leading to :
End of existence - Nihilism orEternal life- Eternalism
Eternity Eternity
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts Sotapan
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts Sotapan
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
Once-returner – Sakadagami
Only one more life in the human or a heavenly realm before attaining full enlightenment.
They have eradicated the first three fetters and weakened, but not yet completely eradicated
the next two (4 & 5).
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The 10 Fetters
Once-returner – Sakadagami
Only one more life in the human or a heavenly realm before attaining full enlightenment.
They have eradicated the first three fetters and weakened, but not yet completely eradicated
the next two (4 & 5).
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The 10 Fetters
Once-returner – Sakadagami
Only one more life in the human or a heavenly realm before attaining full enlightenment.
They have eradicated the first three fetters and weakened, but not yet completely eradicated
the next two (4 & 5).
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals Sotapan
4. Greed for sense pleasures Sakadagami
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures Sakadagami
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures Sakadagami
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
Non-returner - Anagami
A final life in a very high and refined heavenly realm and will gain full enlightenment in
that realm.
They have eradicated the first five fetters.
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The 10 Fetters
Non-returner - Anagami
A final life in a very high and refined heavenly realm and will gain full enlightenment in
that realm.
They have eradicated the first five fetters.
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The 10 Fetters
Non-returner - Anagami
A final life in a very high and refined heavenly realm and will gain full enlightenment in
that realm.
They have eradicated the first five fetters.
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures Sakadagami
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures
5. Anger and ill-will Anagami
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures
5. Anger and ill-will Anagami
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
Enlightened being - Arahant
Arahants have successfully eradicated all ten fetters and have become fully enlightened.
They have freed themselves from rebirth and attained Nibbana.
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The 10 Fetters
Enlightened being - Arahant
Arahants have successfully eradicated all ten fetters and have become fully enlightened.
They have freed themselves from rebirth and attained Nibbana.
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The 10 Fetters
Enlightened being - Arahant
Arahants have successfully eradicated all ten fetters and have become fully enlightened.
They have freed themselves from rebirth and attained Nibbana.
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures
5. Anger and ill-will Anagami
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride Arahant
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride Arahant
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride Arahant
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride Arahant
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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The 10 Fetters
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts
3. Belief in rites and rituals
4. Greed for sense pleasures
5. Anger and ill-will
6. Desire for heavenly rebirth
7. Desire for higher heavenly rebirth
8. Conceit and pride Arahant
9. Restlessness and discontent
10. Ignorance and delusion
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Stream-enterer
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts Eradicated
3. Belief in rites and rituals
CharacteristicsHaving the company of good spiritual friends.
Unshakeable confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the (noble) Sangha.
Consistent in keeping the Five Precepts.
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Stream-enterer
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts Eradicated
3. Belief in rites and rituals
CharacteristicsHaving the company of good spiritual friends.
Unshakeable confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the (noble) Sangha.
Consistent in keeping the Five Precepts.
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Stream-enterer
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts Eradicated
3. Belief in rites and rituals
CharacteristicsHaving the company of good spiritual friends.
Unshakeable confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the (noble) Sangha.
Consistent in keeping the Five Precepts.
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Stream-enterer
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts Eradicated
3. Belief in rites and rituals
CharacteristicsHaving the company of good spiritual friends.
Unshakeable confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the (noble) Sangha.
Consistent in keeping the Five Precepts.
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Stream-enterer
1. Wrong view of self
2. Sceptical or irrational doubts Eradicated
3. Belief in rites and rituals
CharacteristicsHaving the company of good spiritual friends.
Unshakeable confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the (noble) Sangha.
Consistent in keeping the Five Precepts.
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Get yourself on the right path Cultivate good friendships
Follow a code of disciplineAvoid wrongful occupations
Develop the 10 Meritorious DeedsHelp others
Take RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathStart to break the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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Get yourself on the right path Cultivate good friendships
Follow a code of disciplineAvoid wrongful occupations
Develop the 10 Meritorious DeedsHelp others
Take RefugeBe in touch with the Dhamma
Seriously practice the 8 Fold PathStart to break the 10 Fetters
The Gradual Path
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The Noble Eightfold Path
Right SpeechMorality – The Foundation of Everything
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right EffortMental Development
Right Mindfulness
Right Concentration
Right UnderstandingWisdom
Right Thought
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The Noble Eightfold Path
Right SpeechMorality – The Foundation of Everything
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right EffortMental Development
Right Mindfulness
Right Concentration
Right UnderstandingWisdom
Right Thought
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The Noble Eightfold Path
Right SpeechMorality – The Foundation of Everything
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right EffortMental Development
Right Mindfulness
Right Concentration
Right UnderstandingWisdom
Right Thought
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The Six Virtues of the Dhamma
1. Svakkhato Bhagavata Dhammo – Discovered and well expounded by the Buddha.
2. Sanditthiko – Can be directly experienced.
3. Akaliko – With immediate results.
4. Ehipassiko – To be approached to be seen.
5. Opanayiko – Capable of being attained.
6. Paccattam Veditabbo Vinnuhi – To be comprehended by the wise, for himself.
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The Six Virtues of the Dhamma
1. Svakkhato Bhagavata Dhammo – Discovered and well expounded by the Buddha.
2. Sanditthiko – Can be directly experienced.
3. Akaliko – With immediate results.
4. Ehipassiko – To be approached to be seen.
5. Opanayiko – Capable of being attained.
6. Paccattam Veditabbo Vinnuhi – To be comprehended by the wise, for himself.
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The Six Virtues of the Dhamma
1. Svakkhato Bhagavata Dhammo – Discovered and well expounded by the Buddha.
2. Sanditthiko – Can be directly experienced.
3. Akaliko – With immediate results.
4. Ehipassiko – To be approached to be seen.
5. Opanayiko – Capable of being attained.
6. Paccattam Veditabbo Vinnuhi – To be comprehended by the wise, for himself.
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The Six Virtues of the Dhamma
1. Svakkhato Bhagavata Dhammo – Discovered and well expounded by the Buddha.
2. Sanditthiko – Can be directly experienced.
3. Akaliko – With immediate results.
4. Ehipassiko – To be approached to be seen.
5. Opanayiko – Capable of being attained.
6. Paccattam Veditabbo Vinnuhi – To be comprehended by the wise, for himself.
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The Six Virtues of the Dhamma
1. Svakkhato Bhagavata Dhammo – Discovered and well expounded by the Buddha.
2. Sanditthiko – Can be directly experienced.
3. Akaliko – With immediate results.
4. Ehipassiko – To be approached to be seen.
5. Opanayiko – Capable of being attained.
6. Paccattam Veditabbo Vinnuhi – To be comprehended by the wise, for himself.
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The Six Virtues of the Dhamma
1. Svakkhato Bhagavata Dhammo – Discovered and well expounded by the Buddha.
2. Sanditthiko – Can be directly experienced.
3. Akaliko – With immediate results.
4. Ehipassiko – To be approached to be seen.
5. Opanayiko – Capable of being attained.
6. Paccattam Veditabbo Vinnuhi – To be comprehended by the wise, for himself.
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The Six Virtues of the Dhamma
1. Svakkhato Bhagavata Dhammo – Discovered and well expounded by the Buddha.
2. Sanditthiko – Can be directly experienced.
3. Akaliko – With immediate results.
4. Ehipassiko – To be approached to be seen.
5. Opanayiko – Capable of being attained.
6. Paccattam Veditabbo Vinnuhi – To be comprehended by the wise, for himself.
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The Buddha :
He who sees me,
sees the Dhamma;
He who sees the Dhamma,
sees me.
Vakkali Sutta SN 22.87
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The Buddha :
He who sees me,
sees the Dhamma;
He who sees the Dhamma,
sees me.
Vakkali Sutta SN 22.87
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The Buddha :
He who sees me,
sees the Dhamma;
He who sees the Dhamma,
sees me.
Vakkali Sutta SN 22.87
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The Buddha has shown the way.
We just need to walk the Path!
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The Buddha has shown the way.
We just need to walk the Path!
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