Chapter 3 the enlightenment imagine you are working in a soviet factory in the 1930s. These seven factors of enlightenment are well expounded and are cultivated and fully developed by one awakened. In the historically more recent traditions of tibetan buddhism, these 37 are elaborated and clarified by associating them with five phases, paths or stages while at the same time relating them. I the structure of the enlightenment i the encyclopedic i kant j. Patrul rinpoche, in his concise enumeration of the paths and bhumis of bodhisattvaswrote. Immaturity is the inability to use ones own understanding without the guidance of another.
If we do not attain the dhamma sphere yet, we cannot become a dhammakaya or a child of the tathagata. Over the course of these three sessions we will emphasize practical means of developing and balancing these qualities. The thirtyseven factors of enlightenment and the five phases, paths or stages. The seven factors of enlightenment access to insight. Roy porter who is professor in the social history of medicine at the.
In the abhidhamma and pali commentaries, the bojjhangas tend to refer to supramundane factors concurrent with enlightenment. There are seven factors of enlightenment given by the buddha. In the book of the kindred sayings, v saiyutta nikaya, maha vagga we find a special. Yesan sambodhiangesu samma cittan subhavitan, adanapatinissagge anupadaya ye rata, khinasava jutimanto te loke parinibbuta. Jun 02, 2012 the seven factors of enlightenment contains the essence of the bojjhanga sutta as explained by dhammajiva. Dialectical criticism s the economic and social bacleground is.
In the historically more recent traditions of tibetan buddhism, these 37 are elaborated and clarified by. The 37 factors sometimes called steps of enlightenment. Within these seven sets of enlightenment qualities, there is a total of thirtyseven. I have here made an attempt to give a glimpse of the seven enlightenment factors, expounded over 2500 years ago by the supreme buddha, for the attaining of full realization and perfect wisdom, of nibbana, the deathless. The four foundations of mindfulness again, udayin, i have proclaimed to my disciples the way to develop the four foundations of mindfulness. May 03, 2016 teaching by zachoeje rinpoche at emaho foundation. This immaturity is selfincurred if its cause is not lack of. Both men experienced hardships in england early in that century in the english civil war but as a result, they developed very different.
It is clear that those 7 categories are all interrelated, and thus all 37 factors may be cultivated by focusing only on cattaro satipahana, satta bojjha. In the theravadin tradition, this way of living is described in terms of cultivating the thirtyseven factors of enlightenment. The seven factors of awakening bojjhanga are closely related to the practice of the four frames of reference. Aug 28, 2014 the seven factors of awakening the path of liberation laid out by the buddha is not one of selfjudgment,grasping, or acquisitiveness, but rather, one of balance. The dhamma that forms a dhammakaya is called the dhamma gem. Because they lead to enlightenment, therefore they are called factors of enlightenment s. They bring perfect understanding, full realization, and nibbana. The seven factors of enlightenment contains the essence of the bojjhanga sutta as explained by dhammajiva. Both men experienced hardships in england early in that century in the english civil war but as a result, they developed very different ideas about government and human nature.
Which enlightenment philosophers do you feel had the biggest impact on the world. Introduction enlightenment, awakening, realization, liberationthese are all words that are used to designate what is perceived by many to be the ultimate human achievement. The seven factors of enlightenment he tipitaka, the buddhist canon, is replete with references to the factors of enlightenment expounded by the enlightened one on different occasions under different circumstances. The seven limbs or aspects factors, elements, or branches of enlightenment or awakening bodhyangasambojjhanga.
All of the approaches to practice may be considered in the light of the development of these seven qualities of mind. It also helped energize four important cultural and intellectual movements of early modern europe. As the practice matures, the two phases of the breath will merge and the breath becomes subtle and less. He has spent many years studying and teaching in south and east asia.
To be enlightened about something is to have knowledge of it. The 37 factors of enlightenment the 37 factors of enlightenment are. The factor of enlightenment consisting of right mindfulness smritisatisambojjhanga. Homage to that blessed one, who is an arahant and perfectly selfenlightened. Guide to the stages and paths of the bodhisattvas lotsawa house. This point is reflected in the position of mindfulness. The enlightenment thinkers stood for a number of ideals. Phases, paths or stages the thirtyseven factors of enlightenment and the five phases, paths or stages by tarchin hearn i realize refuge in the true state of affairs the radical inclusivity of life unfolding in all its fullness, the vast ungraspable suchness that is this living worlduniverse. Thus even though there are 37 factors of enlightenment, there are only 14 cetasika that will be cultivated while cultivating all seven above categories. The enlightenment gained so much force in the mid1700s that it destroyed old beliefs and led to lasting changes in society and government. Some will develop the energy factors more rapidly or strongly.
The contemplation of the 37 dharmas of the bodhisattvas involves reflecting on the truth that mental events are impermanent. The seven factors of enlightenment cattaro satipatthana the four presences of mindfulness satindriya the spiritual dominion of mindfulness satibala the spiritual capability of mindfulness sammasati right mindfulness the powerful sati, defined in the above list, is known as the mindfulness factor of enlightenment satisambojjhanga3. One push of a button and clicketyclick out comes a new man. Bodhipakkhiya dhamma in theravada buddhism by dr ari ubeysekara. Using the factors of enlightenment, once can evaluate the whole range of meditation techniques and spiritual paths. In buddhism, bodhipakkhiya dhamma are qualities dhamma conducive or related to. The cultivation or the neglect of these factors of enlightenment is left to each one of us. Students did a gallery walk of the philosophers during the enlightenment. The enlightenment is usually considered as a continental phenomenon, principally french, promoting atheism, republicanism and materialism and which culminated in the french revolution in 1789. Enlightenment is mans emergence from his selfincurred immaturity.
Here a bhikkhu abides contemplating the body as a body, ardent, fully aware, and mindful, having put away covetousness and grief for the world. March, 1971 a manual of the requisites of enlightenment bodhipakkhiyadipani introduction in compliance with the request of the pyinmana myook maung po mya and trader maung hla, during the month of nayon, 1266 burmese era june, 1904 c. See the mahasatipatthana sutta and anapanasati sutta. Within these seven sets of enlightenment qualities, there is a total of thirtyseven individual qualities. Here a bhikkhu abides contemplating the body as a body, ardent, fully aware, and mindful, having. This series was recorded over 3 nights at the new york insight meditation center. It is the instrument most efficacious in selfmastery, and. He offers an uncompromising and intuitive clarification of their unfolding and instructs how the seven factors of awakening align to give fruition to a yogis spiritual quest. I four bases to fasten mindfulness skt smrityupasthana on to.
Gradually, buddha, dharma and sangha merge and mingle. These are the seven things considered most important qualities in helping us on the path. According to one discourse in the samyutta nikaya entitled bhikkhu sutta sn 46. The sevenfold compendium which consists of 37 factors, is composed of these fourteen according to their nature. The seven factors of enlightenment sapta bojjhanga namo tassa bhagavato, arahato sammasambuddhassa. If we can bringour system into balance, it is believed, freedom, love and read more. Contents translators note vii preface ix i the structure of the enlightenment i the encyclopedic i kant j. The enlightenment, sometimes called the age of enlightenment, was a late 17th and 18thcentury intellectual movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism. The texts use two patterns to describe this relationship.
To read the entire article in pdf format, click here. The thirtyseven factors of enlightenment and the five phases. The lord buddha attained enlightenment, and he did not pay respect to anyone except the dhamma sphere. A clear and compelling explanation of the philosophical underpinnings of the modern world, the enlightenment is a scintillating portrait of a period, a critical moment in history, and a revolution in thought that continues to this day. Enlightenment 1 immanuel kant an answer to the question. Bodhipakkhiya dhamma 37 the requisite of enlightenment i 4 satipathana ii 4 padhana iii 4 iddhi pada iv 5 bala v 5 indriya vi 7 bojjhanga vii 8 magga it explains in the four noble truths there are many suttas expounding the 37 factors of enmlightenment bodhipakkhiya dhamma. How it really works discourses with master teacher international standard book number isbn10. The simplicity of spiritual enlightenment an enlivening power is nurturing the universe and we can learn to cooperate with it. Payne associate editor john farina editorial consultant ewert h.
Gradually, buddha, dharma and sangha merge and mingle until each one. The enlightenment started from key ideas put forth by two english political thinkers of the 1600s, thomas hobbes and john locke. Phases, paths or stages readiness, and supreme dharma, one develops and integrates penetrative insight, vipassana, lhatong and a conceptualinferential understanding of sunyata12. Bojjhanga dhamma, the factors of enlightenment or the factors of awakening consist of two pali. The classics of western spirituality a library of the great spiritual masters president and publisher kevin a. Venerable sir, it is said, factors of enlightenment, factors of enlightenment. Thirtyseven factors of enlightenment 37 dharmas of the bodhisattvas. These are briefly and sagaciously explained by the buddha. Suddenly the workers stop working and they start to sing a hymn. Venerable cunda, let these seven factors of enlightenment arise in your mind. When one rubs a wooden support with a wooden stick, before the arising of. Roots of the enlightenment the respect for reason can be traced back to the ancient greeks and romans.
The thirtyseven factors of enlightenment and the five. In the sutta pitakas samyutta nikaya, the bojjhangas refer to wholesome, mundane factors. Mahaprajnaparamitashastra compiled by lama tendar olaf hoeyer there are 7 sets of factors, that in all contain 37 circumstances conducive to enlightenment. Jun 05, 2017 in the theravadin tradition, this way of living is described in terms of cultivating the thirtyseven factors of enlightenment. Concentration samadhi equanimity upekkha the seven states both lead to and are enlightenment. Nyanaponika mahathera editor, the wheel kandy, ceylon. Buddhism features mandalas containing 37 deities, symbolic of the 37 factors. According to the tantrayana, the mind is the wisdom of selfrealization. Endeavor academy po box 206 lake delton, wi 53940 usa. The thirty seven requisites of enlightenment or bodhipakkhiya dhamma in the pali language and bodhipaksa dharma in the sanskrit language are the requisites or qualities dhamma related pakkhiya to awakening or enlightenment bodhi in buddhism. Examine the documents below and answer the questions on loose leaf.