Dhamma Letter No. 61
Q: How to obtain the right view?
A: We discussed the right view last dhamma letter. How to obtain the right view is the ‘How can we get clear eyes?’
First of all, observe oneself-- all activities of body, mouth and mind.
Observe the 3 poisons of greed, aversion, and delusion to purify the mind in order to see clearly without the influence of these defilements.
Dhammapada 1, 2
1. Mind precedes all mental states. Mind is their chief; they are all mind-wrought. If with an impure mind a person speaks or acts suffering follows him like the wheel that follows the foot of the ox.
2. Mind precedes all mental states. Mind is their chief; they are all mind-wrought. If with a pure mind a person speaks or acts happiness follows him like his never-departing shadow
The steps of cultivating the mind to perceive clearly:
1. Observe yourself (nama-rupa: matter-spirit) as it is without putting any concept or imagination onto it.
2. Accept the differences as you see them.
3. Investigate the causes.
4. Understand the differences.
This is vipassana meditation.
Buddha said the only way to gain clarity is with vipassana (by being able to see through/beyond the distortions) which develops wisdom. (Dhamma letter no. 2: sila-samadhi-paññā)
May you develop your concentration and insight through meditation!
May you be peaceful and happy!
May all practice well and reach to Magga (道, the path of enlightenment) and Phala (果, the fruit of enlightenment)!
With Metta,
Ayyā Kosallā
Edited by Euna Bonovich
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May the Buddha’s teachings last a long time!
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May everyone be led on the path of peace and blessing!!
Sādhu Sādhu Sādhu !