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Are you a Real Buddhist?
Two types of Buddhists :
1. Nominal – A person who claims to be a Buddhist, but does not follow its teachings.
2. Real – A person who follows the teachings of the Buddha.
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Two types of Buddhists :
1. Nominal – A person who claims to be a Buddhist, but does not follow its teachings.
2. Real – A person who follows the teachings of the Buddha.
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Two types of Buddhists :
1. Nominal – A person who claims to be a Buddhist, but does not follow its teachings.
2. Real – A person who follows the teachings of the Buddha.
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Two types of Buddhists :
1. Nominal – A person who claims to be a Buddhist, but does not follow its teachings.
2. Real – A person who follows the teachings of the Buddha.
Are you a Real Buddhist?
So what did the Buddha teach?
The Buddha said :
"I teach one thing and one only.
Suffering and the end of Suffering."
(Alagaddupama Sutta, MN 22)
Are you a Real Buddhist?
So what did the Buddha teach?
The Buddha said :
"I teach one thing and one only.
Suffering and the end of Suffering."
(Alagaddupama Sutta, MN 22)
Are you a Real Buddhist?
So what did the Buddha teach?
The Buddha said :
"I teach one thing and one only.
Suffering and the end of Suffering."
(Alagaddupama Sutta, MN 22)
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Suffering comes to an end when all Greed, Hatred and Delusion are
eradicated, by becoming Enlightened.
The aim of the Buddha’s teachings is therefore to become Enlightened,
and thereby bring suffering to an end by attaining Nibbana.
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Suffering comes to an end when all Greed, Hatred and Delusion are
eradicated, by becoming Enlightened.
The aim of the Buddha’s teachings is therefore to become Enlightened,
and thereby bring suffering to an end by attaining Nibbana.
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Two types of Buddhists :
1. Nominal – A person who claims to be a Buddhist, but does not follow its teachings.
2. Real – A person who follows the teachings of the Buddha.
Therefore, a Real Buddhist is one who learns and practices the teachings of the Buddha to attain Enlightenment.
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Two types of Buddhists :
1. Nominal – A person who claims to be a Buddhist, but does not follow its teachings.
2. Real – A person who follows the teachings of the Buddha.
Therefore, a Real Buddhist is one who learns and practices the teachings of the Buddha to attain Enlightenment.
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Suffering / Dukkha :
Encompasses a wide range of negative feelings including stress, dissatisfaction and physical suffering.
Dukkha exists as all beings are subject to illness, separation from loved ones, not getting their desires, aging and death.
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Suffering / Dukkha :
Encompasses a wide range of negative feelings including stress, dissatisfaction and physical suffering.
Dukkha exists as all beings are subject to illness, separation from loved ones, not getting their desires, aging and death.
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Enlightenment / Nibbana :
A permanent state of peace and happiness from which there is no more rebirth.
To be attained gradually in stages, ie. 1. Stream Entry 2. Once Returner 3. Non Returner 4. Arahant
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Enlightenment / Nibbana :
A permanent state of peace and happiness from which there is no more rebirth.
To be attained gradually in stages, ie. 1. Stream Entry 2. Once Returner 3. Non Returner 4. Arahant
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Enlightenment / Nibbana :
A permanent state of peace and happiness from which there is no more rebirth.
To be attained gradually in stages, ie. 1. Stream Entry 2. Once Returner 3. Non Returner 4. Arahant
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Enlightenment / Nibbana :
A permanent state of peace and happiness from which there is no more rebirth.
To be attained gradually in stages, ie. 1. Stream Entry 2. Once Returner 3. Non Returner 4. Arahant
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Enlightenment / Nibbana :
A permanent state of peace and happiness from which there is no more rebirth.
To be attained gradually in stages, ie. 1. Stream Entry 2. Once Returner 3. Non Returner 4. Arahant
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Two types of Buddhists :
1. Nominal – A person who claims to be a Buddhist, but does not follow its teachings.
2. Real – A person who follows the teachings of the Buddha.
There is one single quality that transforms and differentiates a Nominal Buddhist into a Real Buddhist.
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Two types of Buddhists :
1. Nominal – A person who claims to be a Buddhist, but does not follow its teachings.
2. Real – A person who follows the teachings of the Buddha.
There is one single quality that transforms and differentiates a Nominal Buddhist into a Real Buddhist.
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Maha Parinibbana Sutta, DN 10
There are 7 sets of 37 qualities that are conducive to Enlightenment and which will lead to Enlightenment.
Bodhipakkhiya Dhamma
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Are you a Real Buddhist?
Maha Parinibbana Sutta, DN 10
There are 7 sets of 37 qualities that are conducive to Enlightenment and which will lead to Enlightenment.
Bodhipakkhiya Dhamma
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
2. Four Supreme Efforts
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
4. Five Faculties
5. Five Powers
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
2. Four Supreme Efforts
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
4. Five Faculties
5. Five Powers
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
2. Four Supreme Efforts
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
4. Five Faculties
5. Five Powers
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
2. Four Supreme Efforts
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
4. Five Faculties
5. Five Powers
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
2. Four Supreme Efforts
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
4. Five Faculties
5. Five Powers
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
2. Four Supreme Efforts
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
4. Five Faculties
5. Five Powers
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
2. Four Supreme Efforts
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
4. Five Faculties
5. Five Powers
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
I. Mindfulness of the body - Sati
II. Mindfulness of feelings - Sati
III. Mindfulness of consciousness - Sati
IV. Mindfulness of the Dhamma - Sati
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
I. Mindfulness of the body - Sati
II. Mindfulness of feelings - Sati
III. Mindfulness of consciousness - Sati
IV. Mindfulness of the Dhamma - Sati
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
I. Mindfulness of the body - Sati
II. Mindfulness of feelings - Sati
III. Mindfulness of consciousness - Sati
IV. Mindfulness of the Dhamma - Sati
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
I. Mindfulness of the body - Sati
II. Mindfulness of feelings - Sati
III. Mindfulness of consciousness - Sati
IV. Mindfulness of the Dhamma - Sati
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
I. Mindfulness of the body - Sati
II. Mindfulness of feelings - Sati
III. Mindfulness of consciousness - Sati
IV. Mindfulness of the Dhamma - Sati
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
2. Four Supreme Efforts
I. Effort for the non-arising of unwholesome states - Viriya
II. Effort for the abandoning of unwholesome states - Viriya
III. Effort for the arising of wholesome states - Viriya
IV. Effort for the sustaining of wholesome states - Viriya
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
2. Four Supreme Efforts
I. Effort for the non-arising of unwholesome states - Viriya
II. Effort for the abandoning of unwholesome states - Viriya
III. Effort for the arising of wholesome states - Viriya
IV. Effort for the sustaining of wholesome states - Viriya
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
2. Four Supreme Efforts
I. Effort for the non-arising of unwholesome states - Viriya
II. Effort for the abandoning of unwholesome states - Viriya
III. Effort for the arising of wholesome states - Viriya
IV. Effort for the sustaining of wholesome states - Viriya
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
2. Four Supreme Efforts
I. Effort for the non-arising of unwholesome states - Viriya
II. Effort for the abandoning of unwholesome states - Viriya
III. Effort for the arising of wholesome states - Viriya
IV. Effort for the sustaining of wholesome states - Viriya
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
2. Four Supreme Efforts
I. Effort for the non-arising of unwholesome states - Viriya
II. Effort for the abandoning of unwholesome states - Viriya
III. Effort for the arising of wholesome states - Viriya
IV. Effort for the sustaining of wholesome states - Viriya
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
I. Will - Chanda
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Consciousness - Citta
IV. Discernment - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
I. Will - Chanda
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Consciousness - Citta
IV. Discernment - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
I. Will - Chanda
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Consciousness - Citta
IV. Discernment - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
I. Will - Chanda
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Consciousness - Citta
IV. Discernment - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
I. Will - Chanda
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Consciousness - Citta
IV. Discernment - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
4. Five Faculties
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
4. Five Faculties
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
4. Five Faculties
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
4. Five Faculties
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
4. Five Faculties
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
4. Five Faculties
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Craving
II. Energy - Laziness
III. Mindfulness - Negligence
IV. Concentration - Restlessness
V. Wisdom - Delusion
To suppress and instill firmness against hindrances and obstacles.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Craving
II. Energy - Laziness
III. Mindfulness - Negligence
IV. Concentration - Restlessness'
V. Wisdom - Delusion
To suppress and instill firmness against hindrances and obstacles.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Craving
II. Energy - Laziness
III. Mindfulness - Negligence
IV. Concentration - Restlessness
V. Wisdom - Delusion
To suppress and instill firmness against hindrances and obstacles.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Craving
II. Energy - Laziness
III. Mindfulness - Negligence
IV. Concentration - Restlessness
V. Wisdom - Delusion
To suppress and instill firmness against hindrances and obstacles.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Craving
II. Energy - Laziness
III. Mindfulness - Negligence
IV. Concentration - Restlessness
V. Wisdom - Delusion
To suppress and instill firmness against hindrances and obstacles.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Craving
II. Energy - Laziness
III. Mindfulness - Negligence
IV. Concentration - Restlessness
V. Wisdom - Delusion
To suppress and instill firmness against hindrances and obstacles.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
The Abhidhamma condenses these 37 Factors into 14 elements or mental states.
These 14 elements occur throughout the 7 groups.
Some of these elements only once, some more than once.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
The Abhidhamma condenses these 37 Factors into 14 elements or mental states.
These 14 elements occur throughout the 7 groups.
Some of these elements occuronly once, some more than once.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
The Abhidhamma condenses these 37 Factors into 14 elements or mental states.
These 14 elements occur throughout the 7 groups.
Some of these elements occur only once, some more than once.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
I. Mindfulness of the body - Sati
II. Mindfulness of feelings - Sati
III. Mindfulness of consciousness - Sati
IV. Mindfulness of the Dhamma - Sati
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
1. Four Foundations of Mindfulness
I. Mindfulness of the body - Sati
II. Mindfulness of feelings - Sati
III. Mindfulness of consciousness - Sati
IV. Mindfulness of the Dhamma - Sati
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
2. Four Supreme Efforts
I. Effort for the non-arising of unwholesome states - Viriya
II. Effort for the abandoning of unwholesome states - Viriya
III. Effort for the arising of wholesome states - Viriya
IV. Effort for the sustaining of wholesome states - Viriya
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
2. Four Supreme Efforts
I. Effort for the non-arising of unwholesome states - Viriya
II. Effort for the abandoning of unwholesome states - Viriya
III. Effort for the arising of wholesome states - Viriya
IV. Effort for the sustaining of wholesome states - Viriya
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
I. Will - Chanda
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Consciousness - Citta
IV. Discernment - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
I. Will - Chanda
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Consciousness - Citta
IV. Discernment - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
I. Will - Chanda
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Consciousness - Citta
IV. Discernment - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
I. Will - Chanda
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Consciousness - Citta
IV. Discernment - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
3. Four Means to Accomplishment
I. Will - Chanda
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Consciousness - Citta
IV. Discernment - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
4. Five Faculties
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
4. Five Faculties
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
4. Five Faculties
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
4. Five Faculties
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
4. Five Faculties
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
4. Five Faculties
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
5. Five Powers
I. Faith - Saddha
II. Energy - Viriya
III. Mindfulness - Sati
IV. Concentration - Ekagatta
V. Wisdom - Panna
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
6. Seven Factors of Enlightenment
I. Mindfulness - Sati
II. Investigation - Panna
III. Energy - Viriya
IV. Joy - Piti
V. Tranquillity - Passaddhi
VI. Concentration - Ekagatta
VII. Equanimity - Upekkha
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
7. Eight Path Factors
I. Right Understanding - Panna
II. Right Thought - Vitakka
III. Right Speech - Samma vacca
IV. Right Action - Samma kammanta
V. Right Livelihood - Samma ajiva
VI. Right Effort - Viriya
VII. Right Mindfulness - Sati
VIII. Right Concentration - Ekagatta
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Occurrence Element
9 Viriya - Effort / Energy
8 Sati - Mindfulness
5 Panna - Wisdom
4 Ekagatta - Concentration
2 Saddha - Faith
1
Right thought, tranquility, joy, equanimity, will, consciousness, right speech, right action, right livelihood.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Occurrence Element
9 Viriya - Effort / Energy
8 Sati - Mindfulness
5 Panna - Wisdom
4 Ekagatta - Concentration
2 Saddha - Faith
1
Right thought, tranquility, joy, equanimity, will, consciousness, right speech, right action, right livelihood.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Occurrence Element
9 Viriya - Effort / Energy
8 Sati - Mindfulness
5 Panna - Wisdom
4 Ekagatta - Concentration
2 Saddha - Faith
1
Right thought, tranquility, joy, equanimity, will, consciousness, right speech, right action, right livelihood.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Occurrence Element
9 Viriya - Effort / Energy
8 Sati - Mindfulness
5 Panna - Wisdom
4 Ekagatta - Concentration
2 Saddha - Faith
1
Right thought, tranquility, joy, equanimity, will, consciousness, right speech, right action, right livelihood.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Occurrence Element
9 Viriya - Effort / Energy
8 Sati - Mindfulness
5 Panna - Wisdom
4 Ekagatta - Concentration
2 Saddha - Faith
1
Right thought, tranquility, joy, equanimity, will, consciousness, right speech, right action, right livelihood.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Occurrence Element
9 Viriya - Effort / Energy
8 Sati - Mindfulness
5 Panna - Wisdom
4 Ekagatta - Concentration
2 Saddha - Faith
1
Right thought, tranquility, joy, equanimity, will, consciousness, right speech, right action, right livelihood.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Occurrence Element
9 Viriya - Effort / Energy
8 Sati - Mindfulness
5 Panna - Wisdom
4 Ekagatta - Concentration
2 Saddha - Faith
1
Right thought, tranquility, joy, equanimity, will, consciousness, right speech, right action, right livelihood.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
The state of a strong man (or woman).
Possessing : Energy and determination
Applying : Effort and diligence
This is the one single quality that transforms and differentiates a
Nominal Buddhist into a Real Buddhist.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
The state of a strong man (or woman).
Possessing : Energy and determination
Applying : Effort and diligence
This is the one single quality that transforms and differentiates a
Nominal Buddhist into a Real Buddhist.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
The state of a strong man (or woman).
Possessing : Energy and determination
Applying : Effort and diligence
This is the one single quality that transforms and differentiates a
Nominal Buddhist into a Real Buddhist.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
The state of a strong man (or woman).
Possessing : Energy and determination
Applying : Effort and diligence
This is the one single quality that transforms and differentiates a
Nominal Buddhist into a Real Buddhist.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
The state of a strong man (or woman).
Possessing : Energy and determination
Applying : Effort and diligence
This is the one single quality that transforms and differentiates a Nominal Buddhist into a Real Buddhist.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
What the Buddha said just before His Enlightenment :
"Skin, sinew and bone may dry up as they will, flesh and blood may dry up in my body; But without attaining Enlightenment,I will not leave this seat."
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
What the Buddha said just before His Enlightenment :
"Skin, sinew and bone may dry up as they will, flesh and blood may dry up in my body; But without attaining Enlightenment,I will not leave this seat."
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
What the Buddha said just before His Enlightenment :
"Skin, sinew and bone may dry up as they will, flesh and blood may dry up in my body; But without attaining Enlightenment,I will not leave this seat."
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
What the Buddha said just before His final Nibbana :
"All conditioned things are subject to decay; Strive on for your own salvation with diligence!“
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
What the Buddha said just before His final Nibbana :
"All conditioned things are subject to decay; Strive on for your own salvation with diligence!“
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
What the Buddha said just before His final Nibbana :
"All conditioned things are subject to decay; Strive on for your own salvation with diligence!“
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya • Mundane Viriya - Lokiya Viriya
Generosity, morality, etc.Benefits within Samsara. Supporting the Supramundane Path.
• Supramundane Viriya - Lokuttara ViriyaLearning/sharing/teaching the Dhamma. Practicing mindfulness and meditation.Progress on the Supramundane Path.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya • Mundane Viriya - Lokiya Viriya
Generosity, morality, etc.Benefits within Samsara. Supporting the Supramundane Path.
• Supramundane Viriya - Lokuttara ViriyaLearning/sharing/teaching the Dhamma. Practicing mindfulness and meditation.Progress on the Supramundane Path.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya • Mundane Viriya - Lokiya Viriya
Generosity, morality, etc.Benefits within Samsara. Supporting the Supramundane Path.
• Supramundane Viriya - Lokuttara ViriyaLearning/sharing/teaching the Dhamma. Practicing mindfulness and meditation.Progress on the Supramundane Path.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya • Mundane Viriya - Lokiya Viriya
Generosity, morality, etc.Benefits within Samsara. Supporting the Supramundane Path.
• Supramundane Viriya - Lokuttara ViriyaLearning/sharing/teaching the Dhamma. Practicing mindfulness and meditation.Progress on the Supramundane Path.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya • Mundane Viriya - Lokiya Viriya
Generosity, morality, etc.Benefits within Samsara. Supporting the Supramundane Path.
• Supramundane Viriya - Lokuttara ViriyaLearning/sharing/teaching the Dhamma. Practicing mindfulness and meditation.Progress on the Supramundane Path.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya • Mundane Viriya - Lokiya Viriya
Generosity, morality, etc.Benefits within Samsara. Supporting the Supramundane Path.
• Supramundane Viriya - Lokuttara ViriyaLearning/sharing/teaching the Dhamma. Practicing mindfulness and meditation.Progress on the Supramundane Path.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya • Mundane Viriya - Lokiya Viriya
Generosity, morality, etc.Benefits within Samsara. Supporting the Supramundane Path.
• Supramundane Viriya - Lokuttara ViriyaLearning/sharing/teaching the Dhamma. Practicing mindfulness and meditation.Progress on the Supramundane Path.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya • Mundane Viriya - Lokiya Viriya
Generosity, morality, etc.Benefits within Samsara. Supporting the Supramundane Path.
• Supramundane Viriya - Lokuttara ViriyaLearning/sharing/teaching the Dhamma. Practicing mindfulness and meditation.Progress on the Supramundane Path.
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
1. Viriya required to commence a task. Arambha-dhatu-viriya
2. Viriya required to sustain the task. Nikkama-dhatu-viriya
3. Viriya required to complete the task. Parakkama-dhatu-viriya
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
1. Viriya required to commence a task. Arambha-dhatu-viriya
2. Viriya required to sustain the task. Nikkama-dhatu-viriya
3. Viriya required to complete the task. Parakkama-dhatu-viriya
The 37 Factors of Enlightenment
Viriya
1. Viriya required to commence a task. Arambha-dhatu-viriya
2. Viriya required to sustain the task. Nikkama-dhatu-viriya
3. Viriya required to complete the task. Parakkama-dhatu-viriya
Are you a Real Buddhist?
The Teachings of all the Buddhas :
Do Good - with Energy and Effort
Avoid Evil -with Determination and Diligence
Purify your Mind - with Energy, Effort, Determination and Diligence
Are you a Real Buddhist?
The Teachings of all the Buddhas :
Do Good - with Energy and Effort
Avoid Evil -with Determination and Diligence
Purify your Mind - with Energy, Effort, Determination and Diligence
Are you a Real Buddhist?
The Teachings of all the Buddhas :
Do Good - with Energy and Effort
Avoid Evil -with Determination and Diligence
Purify your Mind - with Energy, Effort, Determination and Diligence
Are you a Real Buddhist?
The Teachings of all the Buddhas :
Do Good - with Energy and Effort
Avoid Evil -with Determination and Diligence
Purify your Mind - with Energy, Effort, Determination and Diligence
Are you a Real Buddhist?
The Teachings of all the Buddhas :
Do Good - with Energy and Effort
Avoid Evil -with Determination and Diligence
Purify your Mind - with Energy, Effort, Determination and Diligence
Are you a Real Buddhist?
The Teachings of all the Buddhas :
Do Good - with Energy and Effort
Avoid Evil -with Determination and Diligence
Purify your Mind - with Energy, Effort, Determination and Diligence
Are you a Real Buddhist?
The Teachings of all the Buddhas :
Do Good - with Energy and Effort
Avoid Evil -with Determination and Diligence
Purify your Mind - with Energy, Effort, Determination and Diligence
Are you a Real Buddhist?
The Teachings of all the Buddhas :
Do Good - with Energy and Effort
Avoid Evil -with Determination and Diligence
Purify your Mind - with Energy, Effort, Determination and Diligence
Therefore, apply yourselves to the Buddha’s teachings with :
Therefore, apply yourselves to the Buddha’s teachings with :
Energy
Therefore, apply yourselves to the Buddha’s teachings with :
EffortEnergy
Therefore, apply yourselves to the Buddha’s teachings with :
EffortEnergy
Determination
Therefore, apply yourselves to the Buddha’s teachings with :
EffortEnergy
Determination Diligence
Therefore, apply yourselves to the Buddha’s teachings with :
EffortEnergy
Determination Diligence
Viriya
Prepared by T Y Lee
www.justbegood.net
