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Application of Vipassana in Daily Life Mudita Buddhist Society 3 June 2009 By Bro Jason Ow
Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem
To the Buddha, we go for refuge To the Dhamma, we go for refuge To the Sangha, we go for refuge
Faith with Wisdom vs Blind Faith Wisdom is like our eyes Faith or Devotion is like our legs
How should we take refuge?
Imaya Dhammanudhamma patipattiya Buddham pujemi Dhammam pujemi Sangham pujemi
By walking on the path of Dhamma, from the first step to the final goal, thus I revere the Buddha, thus I revere the Dhamma, thus I revere the Sangha.
Do we really walk the path of Dhamma? The real refuge, the real protection, is the Dhamma that you develop in yourself Gratitude to Gotama the Buddha for discovering and teaching the Dhamma Gratitude to the Sangha who maintain the Dhamma in its original purity through 25 Centuries until TODAY
What are the qualities of Dhamma?
Svakkhato Bhagavata Dhammo, Sanditthiko, Akaliko, Ehi-Passiko, Opanayiko, Paccatam veditabbo vinnuhi ti
Clearly expounded is the teaching of the Exalted One, To be seen for oneself (own experience), Giving result here and now, Inviting One to come and see, Leading straight to the goal, Capable of being realized for oneself by any intelligent person.
Buddha’s Teaching
Sabba-papassa akaranam, kusalassa upasampada, sa-citta pariyodapanam. Etam Buddhana-sasanam Dhammapada,XIV.5(183)
Avoid evil, Do good, Purify your mind. This is the teaching of the Buddhas.
Dhamma - Art of Living
Many of time, we do not know how to live happily We created a lot of negative energy and impurities in our mind We, not only, make ourselves unhappy, but we also make other people unhappy This is not a proper way of life
We have to learn the Art of Living and Dhamma will start rewarding us!
Vipassana is an Art of Living
This is of utmost important If we cannot use it in daily life, then it is no better than performing a ritual of ceremony
Unwanted situations in life Loses the Start generating balance of the mind negativity
Becomes Miserable
How are we not to generate negativity, not to create tension? How are we to remain peaceful and harmonious?
Some of the solutions given
One should divert one’s attention elsewhere.
Running after sensual pleasures Develop attachment
Some wise people’s advice:
Drink some water Start counting 1,2,3,4,… Start reciting the name of a deity or saintly people
Enlightened Persons’ Advice
By diverting the attention, one creates a layer of peace and harmony at the conscious level. One has not eliminated the negativity that has arisen One has merely suppressed it. Sooner or later, this sleeping volcano of negativity will erupt and overpower the mind
Real Solution
Don’t run away from the problem Face it ! Observe whatever impurity arises in the mind By observing, we do not suppress it , nor we give it a free license to express it Middle path
Mere Observation
When we starts to observe it, the negativity loses its strength and passes away without overpowering the mind.
Gradually all the defilements are eradicated and we becomes free from misery
Not easy to observe
One does not know when it has started and how it has overpowered the mind Too strong to observe without reacting Difficult to observe an abstract defilement of mind Abstract anger, fear or passion Drawn to the object of anger
Discovery of the Buddha
Whenever a defilement arises in the mind, 2 things start happening at the Physical Level:
Respiration become abnormal Biochemical reaction will start within the body (Sensation)
Practical Solution
It is difficult to observe abstract defilements in the mind With training, one can soon learn to observe respiration and sensation Mind and Matter are related to each other One allows it to arise and pass away without causing any harm
Gradual Practice
It takes time to master this technique Gradually one will find that one can remain balanced Even if one reacts, the reaction will not be so intense or prolonged Seek warning given by respiration and sensation
Self Observation
Act as a shock absorber between the external stimulus and one’s response The mind remains balanced and one is capable of taking positive action Helpful to oneself and others
Purification of the mind
Eradicating defilements Changing the habit pattern of the mind Old habit:
Craving for pleasant things Hatred for unpleasant things
New habit:
Just observe, don’t react Pleasant or unpleasant things are impermanent
From the time of birth
Trained always to look outside One never observes oneself One looks for the cause of misery outside Always blaming others for one’s unhappiness
Partial view
One sees things from only one angle Distorted truth Any decision made will only be harmful to oneself and others One must view it from more than one angle
Totality of the Truth
Practise of Vipassana
See things inside
One who has learned to observe reality within soon realizes that he is completely responsible for his misery or happiness Madness of finding fault with others goes away
What does one react to?
An image created by oneself, not external reality One’s image of that person is colored by one’s past conditionings It influence one’s perception of any new situation But if one remains aware and equanimous, one learns to see reality as it is
Wisdom arises
Whenever someone misbehaves, the understanding arises that this person is suffering One cannot react with negativity But will feel only love and compassion for the suffering person
Purpose of Dhamma
To practise the Art of Living To eradicate mental impurities To develop good qualities, for one’s own good and for the good of others
Two Qualities
Any person who progresses on the path of Dhamma will have these 2 qualities:
A feeling of gratitude Volition to serve others without expecting anything in return
These 2 qualities were notable in Siddhattha Gotama
3 Stages of Panna (Wisdom) Bhavana-maya Panna Develops within oneself, at the experiential level
Cinta-maya Panna Intellectual understanding
Suta-maya Panna Wisdom acquired by hearing or reading the words of others
Suta-maya Panna
Helpful in order to set one in the proper direction Cannot liberate, only a borrowed wisdom One accepts it as true because of:
Blind Faith Fear going to hell Greed going to heaven
Lead to the next stage
Cinta-maya Panna
Cinta-maya Panna
Rationally one examines whether it is logical, practical or beneficial Develops his intellectual knowledge Can be dangerous
Inflate his ego Far away from liberation
Lead to the next stage
Bhavana-maya Panna
Bhavana-maya Panna
Real wisdom Received wisdom and intellectual understanding are very useful and give inspiration Can liberate you because it is own wisdom, based on own experience
Example of the 3 Stages of Panna
A doctor gives a prescription for medicine to a sick man The man goes home, and out of great faith in his doctor, he recites the prescription everyday
This is Suta-maya Panna
Example of the 3 Stages of Panna
The man returns to the doctor, and demands and receives an explanation of the prescription, how it works Argue with neighbours
This is Cinta-maya Panna
Example of the 3 Stages of Panna
Finally, the man takes the medicine; only then is his disease eradicated The benefit comes only from the 3rd step
This is Bhavana-maya Panna
4 Major Segments of the Mind Consciousness (Vinnana)
Perception (Sanna)
Sensation (Vedana)
Reaction (Sankhara)
Consciousness (Vinnana)
The 6 Sense Organs have their consciousness
Eye Consciousness Ear Consciousness Nose Consciousness Tongue Consciousness Skin Consciousness Mind Consciousness
The function of this part is to cognize, simply to know, without differentiating
Perception (Sanna)
This part of the mind gives an evaluation of good or bad, according to one’s past experience A sound has come, from past experience, one recognizes it
Words of praise – Good
Words of abuse - Bad
Sensation (Vedana)
As soon as a sound comes, there is a sensation on the body When the perception recognizes it and gives it a valuation, the sensation becomes pleasant or unpleasant, in accordance with that valuation Sensation arises on the body and are felt by the mind
Words of Praise
Words of Abuse
Pleasant Sensation
Unpleasant Sensation
Reaction (Sankhara) Consciousness
This praise is wonderful! I want more Reaction
Words of Praise
Perception
Pleasant Sensation Sensation
Reaction (Sankhara) Consciousness
I can’t bear this abuse, stop it ! Reaction
Words of Abuse
Perception
Unpleasant Sensation Sensation
Reaction (Sankhara)
Here is the real seed that gives fruit, the action that will have results: the mental reaction Every moment one
Keeps sowing this seed Keeps reacting with liking or disliking Keeps craving or aversion
It makes oneself miserable
3 Types of Reaction (Sankhara)
Writing on Water
Writing on Sand
Carving on Rock
Sankhara
End of a Day 1 or 2 Sankhara End of a Month 1 or 2 Sankhara End of a Year 1 or 2 Sankhara End of Life 1 or 2 Sankhara The next life will begin with a mind of the same nature, having the same qualities of sweetness or bitterness We create our own future, by our actions
Vipassana
Teaches us the art of dying: how to die peacefully, harmoniously Learning art of living How to become the master of the present moment How not to generate a sankhara at this moment How to live a happy life here and now
2 aspects of the Technique
Awareness and Equanimity Awareness – breaking the barrier between the conscious and unconscious levels of the mind Equanimity – does not react, does not tie new knots of craving, does not create misery for oneself
Meditation
Most of the time we will react to the sensations – pain or displeasure But a few moments will come when we remain equanimous, despite severe pain Such moments are very powerful in changing the habit pattern of the mind Gradually we will reach the stage in which we can smile at any sensation, knowing it is anicca
Self Reliance
We have to work ourselves No one else can work for us Buddha can only show us the path Keep walking, step by step, towards our own liberation
The longest journey begins with the first step
May all beings be happy! May all of you enjoy real happiness.
Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem
To the Buddha, we go for refuge To the Dhamma, we go for refuge To the Sangha, we go for refuge
Faith with Wisdom vs Blind Faith Wisdom is like our eyes Faith or Devotion is like our legs
How should we take refuge?
Imaya Dhammanudhamma patipattiya Buddham pujemi Dhammam pujemi Sangham pujemi
By walking on the path of Dhamma, from the first step to the final goal, thus I revere the Buddha, thus I revere the Dhamma, thus I revere the Sangha.
Do we really walk the path of Dhamma? The real refuge, the real protection, is the Dhamma that you develop in yourself Gratitude to Gotama the Buddha for discovering and teaching the Dhamma Gratitude to the Sangha who maintain the Dhamma in its original purity through 25 Centuries until TODAY
What are the qualities of Dhamma?
Svakkhato Bhagavata Dhammo, Sanditthiko, Akaliko, Ehi-Passiko, Opanayiko, Paccatam veditabbo vinnuhi ti
Clearly expounded is the teaching of the Exalted One, To be seen for oneself (own experience), Giving result here and now, Inviting One to come and see, Leading straight to the goal, Capable of being realized for oneself by any intelligent person.
Buddha’s Teaching
Sabba-papassa akaranam, kusalassa upasampada, sa-citta pariyodapanam. Etam Buddhana-sasanam Dhammapada,XIV.5(183)
Avoid evil, Do good, Purify your mind. This is the teaching of the Buddhas.
Dhamma - Art of Living
Many of time, we do not know how to live happily We created a lot of negative energy and impurities in our mind We, not only, make ourselves unhappy, but we also make other people unhappy This is not a proper way of life
We have to learn the Art of Living and Dhamma will start rewarding us!
Vipassana is an Art of Living
This is of utmost important If we cannot use it in daily life, then it is no better than performing a ritual of ceremony
Unwanted situations in life Loses the Start generating balance of the mind negativity
Becomes Miserable
How are we not to generate negativity, not to create tension? How are we to remain peaceful and harmonious?
Some of the solutions given
One should divert one’s attention elsewhere.
Running after sensual pleasures Develop attachment
Some wise people’s advice:
Drink some water Start counting 1,2,3,4,… Start reciting the name of a deity or saintly people
Enlightened Persons’ Advice
By diverting the attention, one creates a layer of peace and harmony at the conscious level. One has not eliminated the negativity that has arisen One has merely suppressed it. Sooner or later, this sleeping volcano of negativity will erupt and overpower the mind
Real Solution
Don’t run away from the problem Face it ! Observe whatever impurity arises in the mind By observing, we do not suppress it , nor we give it a free license to express it Middle path
Mere Observation
When we starts to observe it, the negativity loses its strength and passes away without overpowering the mind.
Gradually all the defilements are eradicated and we becomes free from misery
Not easy to observe
One does not know when it has started and how it has overpowered the mind Too strong to observe without reacting Difficult to observe an abstract defilement of mind Abstract anger, fear or passion Drawn to the object of anger
Discovery of the Buddha
Whenever a defilement arises in the mind, 2 things start happening at the Physical Level:
Respiration become abnormal Biochemical reaction will start within the body (Sensation)
Practical Solution
It is difficult to observe abstract defilements in the mind With training, one can soon learn to observe respiration and sensation Mind and Matter are related to each other One allows it to arise and pass away without causing any harm
Gradual Practice
It takes time to master this technique Gradually one will find that one can remain balanced Even if one reacts, the reaction will not be so intense or prolonged Seek warning given by respiration and sensation
Self Observation
Act as a shock absorber between the external stimulus and one’s response The mind remains balanced and one is capable of taking positive action Helpful to oneself and others
Purification of the mind
Eradicating defilements Changing the habit pattern of the mind Old habit:
Craving for pleasant things Hatred for unpleasant things
New habit:
Just observe, don’t react Pleasant or unpleasant things are impermanent
From the time of birth
Trained always to look outside One never observes oneself One looks for the cause of misery outside Always blaming others for one’s unhappiness
Partial view
One sees things from only one angle Distorted truth Any decision made will only be harmful to oneself and others One must view it from more than one angle
Totality of the Truth
Practise of Vipassana
See things inside
One who has learned to observe reality within soon realizes that he is completely responsible for his misery or happiness Madness of finding fault with others goes away
What does one react to?
An image created by oneself, not external reality One’s image of that person is colored by one’s past conditionings It influence one’s perception of any new situation But if one remains aware and equanimous, one learns to see reality as it is
Wisdom arises
Whenever someone misbehaves, the understanding arises that this person is suffering One cannot react with negativity But will feel only love and compassion for the suffering person
Purpose of Dhamma
To practise the Art of Living To eradicate mental impurities To develop good qualities, for one’s own good and for the good of others
Two Qualities
Any person who progresses on the path of Dhamma will have these 2 qualities:
A feeling of gratitude Volition to serve others without expecting anything in return
These 2 qualities were notable in Siddhattha Gotama
3 Stages of Panna (Wisdom) Bhavana-maya Panna Develops within oneself, at the experiential level
Cinta-maya Panna Intellectual understanding
Suta-maya Panna Wisdom acquired by hearing or reading the words of others
Suta-maya Panna
Helpful in order to set one in the proper direction Cannot liberate, only a borrowed wisdom One accepts it as true because of:
Blind Faith Fear going to hell Greed going to heaven
Lead to the next stage
Cinta-maya Panna
Cinta-maya Panna
Rationally one examines whether it is logical, practical or beneficial Develops his intellectual knowledge Can be dangerous
Inflate his ego Far away from liberation
Lead to the next stage
Bhavana-maya Panna
Bhavana-maya Panna
Real wisdom Received wisdom and intellectual understanding are very useful and give inspiration Can liberate you because it is own wisdom, based on own experience
Example of the 3 Stages of Panna
A doctor gives a prescription for medicine to a sick man The man goes home, and out of great faith in his doctor, he recites the prescription everyday
This is Suta-maya Panna
Example of the 3 Stages of Panna
The man returns to the doctor, and demands and receives an explanation of the prescription, how it works Argue with neighbours
This is Cinta-maya Panna
Example of the 3 Stages of Panna
Finally, the man takes the medicine; only then is his disease eradicated The benefit comes only from the 3rd step
This is Bhavana-maya Panna
4 Major Segments of the Mind Consciousness (Vinnana)
Perception (Sanna)
Sensation (Vedana)
Reaction (Sankhara)
Consciousness (Vinnana)
The 6 Sense Organs have their consciousness
Eye Consciousness Ear Consciousness Nose Consciousness Tongue Consciousness Skin Consciousness Mind Consciousness
The function of this part is to cognize, simply to know, without differentiating
Perception (Sanna)
This part of the mind gives an evaluation of good or bad, according to one’s past experience A sound has come, from past experience, one recognizes it
Words of praise – Good
Words of abuse - Bad
Sensation (Vedana)
As soon as a sound comes, there is a sensation on the body When the perception recognizes it and gives it a valuation, the sensation becomes pleasant or unpleasant, in accordance with that valuation Sensation arises on the body and are felt by the mind
Words of Praise
Words of Abuse
Pleasant Sensation
Unpleasant Sensation
Reaction (Sankhara) Consciousness
This praise is wonderful! I want more Reaction
Words of Praise
Perception
Pleasant Sensation Sensation
Reaction (Sankhara) Consciousness
I can’t bear this abuse, stop it ! Reaction
Words of Abuse
Perception
Unpleasant Sensation Sensation
Reaction (Sankhara)
Here is the real seed that gives fruit, the action that will have results: the mental reaction Every moment one
Keeps sowing this seed Keeps reacting with liking or disliking Keeps craving or aversion
It makes oneself miserable
3 Types of Reaction (Sankhara)
Writing on Water
Writing on Sand
Carving on Rock
Sankhara
End of a Day 1 or 2 Sankhara End of a Month 1 or 2 Sankhara End of a Year 1 or 2 Sankhara End of Life 1 or 2 Sankhara The next life will begin with a mind of the same nature, having the same qualities of sweetness or bitterness We create our own future, by our actions
Vipassana
Teaches us the art of dying: how to die peacefully, harmoniously Learning art of living How to become the master of the present moment How not to generate a sankhara at this moment How to live a happy life here and now
2 aspects of the Technique
Awareness and Equanimity Awareness – breaking the barrier between the conscious and unconscious levels of the mind Equanimity – does not react, does not tie new knots of craving, does not create misery for oneself
Meditation
Most of the time we will react to the sensations – pain or displeasure But a few moments will come when we remain equanimous, despite severe pain Such moments are very powerful in changing the habit pattern of the mind Gradually we will reach the stage in which we can smile at any sensation, knowing it is anicca
Self Reliance
We have to work ourselves No one else can work for us Buddha can only show us the path Keep walking, step by step, towards our own liberation
The longest journey begins with the first step
May all beings be happy! May all of you enjoy real happiness.
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