Damma Discussion

Now see, at the beginning, the Buddha had described the methodology to develop Vidarshanā! We purify the mind; we experience the Nibbāna by way of Vidarshanā. The Buddhas appear to disclose this. That is true. However, He had disclosed a specific process that must be followed to get there. How could we see such a profound dhamma if the citta is covered with Pancha Nīvarana, if the power of this citta, the shine of the Citta is destroyed and vanished, how do we see such a profound dhamma with a weak citta? How do we see Anicca – Dukkha - Anatta? How do we develop Sathara Satipatthāna? Therefore, invariably Pancha Nīvarana needed to be suppressed, the shining citta must be surfaced, no two words about it, no Vidarshanā without Samatha!

if Buddhists and non-Buddhist are all engaged in dāna, there should be a difference between Buddhist and non-Buddhist dāna practice. Otherwise, Buddhism and other practices are alike. However, it cannot be so. The Buddha is the only religious leader who disclosed that the world is Anicca, Dukkha, and Anatta. All others said the world is Permanent, Pleasurable, and Perpetual with an eternal Soul. Others give dāna for perpetuating of Permanent, Pleasurable, and Eternal Soul. On the other hand, the Buddhist gives dāna for freeing from this world call anicca, dukkha, anatta. That is where the difference lies in Buddhist dāna. Are you clear? No decrease in results, Buddhist dāna derives superior results and is pristine than what is given expecting happiness in heaven! Is it yes? Is it not? With a clear mind, give away things with an Alōbha, Ad̊wēsha, and Amōha Citta! Does he give with an Alōbha Citta, if given expecting heaven? Given away, expecting heaven, is Alōbha citta present there? One who gives away expecting heavenly joy is not giving away with Alōbha citta! Giving away with Lōbha Citta, which is why I have been pointing out that everyone, is making a big mistake here. Do you understand what I have been saying? What is there is a transaction! I am doubtful whether, he even be able to get what is hoped to get. Why? Because what is present in him is an Lōbha citta! Then, Lōbha is an Akusala. We must think about these very carefully, most of these. We must give dāna only with Nekkhamma San˚kalpanā, keeping Avyāpādha and Avihinsā San˚kalpanā up front.