1. 2013 Sutta Vibhanga Course (Discourse Analysis) Lesson Ten Happiness Of Meditation 1 Conducted by – Ven. K. Rathanasara Organized by

2. Happiness Of Meditation 2

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4. Two inter-related meditation systems 4

5. Samatha Bhāvanā 5 1.Earth6.Blue 2.Water7.Yellow 3.Fire8.Red 4.Air9.White 5.Space10.Light

6. 6 1.Bloated6.Scattered in pieces 2.Discolored7.Mutilated and scattered in pieces 3.Festering8.Bloody 4.Dissected9.Worm infested 5.Gnawed to pieces10.Skeleton

7. 7 1.Buddha 2.Dhamma 3.Sangha 4.Virtue 5.Liberality 6.Devas 7.Peace 8.Death 9.Mindfulness regarding the Body 10.Mindfulness regarding the Respiration

8. 8 1.Loving-kindness 2.Compassion 3.Appreciative joy 4.Equanimity

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10. 10 1.Earth 2.Water 3.Fire 4.Air

11. 11 1.Realm of the infinity of space 2.Realm of the infinity of consciousness 3.Realm of the infinity of nothingness 4.Realm of the infinity of neither perception nor non perception

12. Samatha Bhāvanā 12

13. Direct penetration of 3 characteristics of phenomena, taking 5 aggregates as its object. Vipassanā Bhāvanā 13

14. The outcome of Insight Meditation:- Perfect, sublime, highest peace and happiness (Nibbāna) achieved through Eradication of all defilements in the mind Vipassanā Bhāvanā 14

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16. 16 1.These Ānanda, are the Five sensual bonds. Whatever happiness or pleasure arises from these sensual bonds is known as Sensual Happiness. Whoever should declare “This is the highest happiness and pleasure which beings may experience” I do NOT grant him that and why? Because there is other happiness more exalted and sublime.

17. 17 Four form jhānas (rūpajhāna) 2.First ecstasy (pathamajjhana) Completely separate from sense desires, with initial and sustained application born of seclusion, in Joy and Happiness. 3.Second ecstasy (pathamajjhana) Having tranquility within, mind one-pointedness, lives in Joy and Happiness. 4.Third ecstasy (pathamajjhana) Endowed with equanimity and mindfulness be abides in bliss. 5.Fourth ecstasy (pathamajjhana) Painless, pleasure-less, perfect in equanimity and mindfulness. M.N. - Bahuvedanīya Sutta

18. 18 applied thought (vittaka) sustained thought (vicāra) rapture (pīti) bliss (sukha) one- pointedness (ekaggata) equanimity (upekkhā) 2.First ecstasy (pa ṭ hamajjhāna) 3.Second ecstasy (dutiyajjhāna) 4.Third ecstasy (tatiyajjhāna) 5.Fourth ecstasy (catutthajjhāna) M.N. - Bahuvedanīya Sutta Four form jhānas (rūpajhāna)

19. 19 Four formless jhānas (arūpajhāna) 6.Base of the infinity of space (ākāsānañcāyatana) Lives abiding in the realm of infinite space. 7.Base of the infinity of consciousness (viññāṇañcāyatana) Lives abiding in the realm of infinite consciousness. 8.Base of nothingness (ākiñcaññāyatana) Lives abiding in the realm of nothingness. 9.Base of neither perception nor non-perception (nevasaññānāsaññāyatana) Lives abiding in the realm of neither perception nor non-perception. M.N. - Bahuvedanīya Sutta

20. 20 10.Cessation of Perception and Sensation (saññāvedayita nirodha) Lives, having attained to the Cessation of Perception and Sensation. Nibhanic bliss experienced by the Enlightened Ones. M.N. - Bahuvedanīya Sutta

21. Four Divine abodes & Happiness 21 Brahmin student Subha said to the Blessed One: “Master Gotama, I have heard that the ascetic Gotama teaches the path to the company of Brahma. It would be good if Master Gotama would teach me the path to the company of Brahma."

22. Buddha taught him Four Divine abodes 22 1.Loving Kindness (mettā) 2.Compassion (karuṇā) 3.Appreciation Joy (muditā) 4.Equanimity (upekkhā) M.N. - Subha Sutta Refer to Course Notes

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24. 24 2.Mettā is the base for Happiness here and here after death. 3.Mettā is a powerful Tool of Protection. Khanda Paritta Buddha taught monks to radiate mettā as a means of Protection from poisonous snakes. Karaṇīya Metta Sutta Buddha advised monks to practice mettā to avoid disturbances from unseen beings.

25. 25 4.Mettā is a strong antidote for unwholesome destructive defilements like Hatred, Ill-will, Jealousy, Anger and Cruelty. 5.Mettā is one of the 10 Perfections that Bodhisatvās cultivate. 6.Mettā practice leads someone to be born in fine material realm (brahma loka). 7.Mettā can bring 11 benefits in our life. A.N. - Mettānisaṃsa Sutta

26. 11 Benefits of Mettā 1.He sleeps in comfort. 2.He awakes in comfort. 3.He sees no evil dreams. 4.He is dear to human beings. 5.He is dear to non-human beings. 6.Devās (gods) protect him. 7.Fire, poison and sword cannot harm him. 8.His mind can concentrate quickly 9.His countenance is serene. 10.He dies without being confused in mind. 11.If he fails to attain arahantship, here and now, he will be reborn in the brahma-world. 26

27. How to Practice Mettā? 27

28. Are there a particular Posture, Time and Place for Meditation? 28 Posture Sitting, Standing, Walking and Lying downTime At any timePlace A secluded and quiet place

29. Why there are different kinds of Meditation? 29 There are 6 kinds of temperaments (carita):- 1.Lustful (rāgacarita) 2.Hateful (dosacarita) 3.Ignorant (mohacarita) 4.Devout (saddhācarita) 5.Intellectual (buddhicarita) 6.Discursive (vitakkacarita)

30. What are the 5 Hindrances (? What are the 5 Hindrances (pañca nīvaraṇa)? 30 1.Sensual desire (kāmacchanda) 2.Anger or ill-will (vyāpāda) 3.Sloth and torpor (thīnamiddha) 4.Restlessness and worry (uddhacca-kukkucca) 5.Doubt (vicikicchā)

31. 1.Abandonment of Sensual Desire (kāmacchanda) i.Learning how to meditate on impure objects ii.Devoting oneself to the meditation on the impure iii.Guarding the sense doors iv.Moderation in eating v.Noble friendship vi.Suitable conversation Followings are also helpful in overcoming Sensual Desire: One-pointedness of mind, of the factors of absorption (jhananga) Mindfulness, of the spiritual faculties (indriya) Mindfulness, of the factors of enlightenment (bojjhanga) How to Overcome the 5 Hindrances (? How to Overcome the 5 Hindrances (pañca nīvaraṇa)? 31 New

32. 2.Abandonment of Anger or Ill-Will (vyāpāda) i.Learning how to meditate on loving kindness ii.Devoting oneself to the meditation of loving kindness iii.Considering that one is the owner and heir of one's actions (kamma) iv.Frequent reflection on one's actions (kamma) v.Noble friendship vi.Suitable conversation Followings are also helpful in overcoming Ill-Will: Rapture, of the factors of absorption (jhananga) Faith, of the spiritual faculties (indriya) Rapture and equanimity, of the factors of enlightenment (bojjhanga) Commentary to the Satipatthana Sutta 32 New

33. 3.Abandonment of Sloth and Torpor (thīnamiddha) i.Knowing that overeating is a cause of it ii.Changing the bodily posture iii.Thinking of the perception of light iv.Staying in the open air v.Noble friendship vi.Suitable conversation Followings are also helpful in overcoming Sloth and Torpor : a.The recollection of Death b.Perceiving the Suffering in Impermanence c.Sympathetic Joy d.Contemplation of the Spiritual Journey e.Contemplation of the Mater’s Greatness 33 New

34. f.Contemplation of the Greatness of the Heritage g.Stimulate the Mind h.8 Ways to Overcome Sleepiness i.Perceive the 5 Threatening Dangers Followings are also helpful in conquering Sloth and Torpor: Applied thought, of the factors of absorptions (jhananga) Energy, of the spiritual faculties (indriya) Investigation of reality, energy and rapture, of the factors of enlightenment (bojjhanga) 34 New

35. 4.Abandonment of Restlessness and Worry (uddhacca-kukkucca) i.Knowledge of the Buddhist scriptures (Doctrine and Discipline) ii.Asking questions about them iii.Familiarity with Precepts and the principles of moral conduct iv.Association with those mature in age and experience, who possess dignity, restraint and calm v.Noble friendship vi.Suitable conversation Followings are also helpful in overcoming Restlessness and Worry: Rapture, of the factors of absorption (jhananga) Concentration, of the spiritual faculties (indriya) Tranquillity, concentration and equanimity, of the factors of enlightenment (bojjhanga) 35 New

36. 5.Abandonment of Doubt (vicikicchā) i.Knowledge of the Buddhist scriptures (Doctrine and Discipline) ii.Asking questions about them iii.Familiarity with Precepts and the principles of moral conduct iv.Firm conviction concerning the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha v.Noble friendship vi.Suitable conversation Followings are also helpful in overcoming Doubt: Reflection, of the factors of absorption (jhananga) Wisdom, of the spiritual faculties (indriya) Investigation of reality, of the factors of enlightenment (bojjhanga) 36 New

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