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

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