Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Friends: The Dhamma Makes the Mental Hindrances Vanish: The Blessed Buddha once said:When, Bhikkhus, a Noble Disciple listens carefully to the Dhamma, alert with keen ears, attending to it as a matter of crucial concern, as something of vital importance, directing his entire mind to it, in that very moment, the Five Mental Hindrances are absent in him...On that occasion the Seven Links to Awakening develop towards complete fulfillment...And what are the Five Mental Hindrances, that are absent on that occasion?The mental hindrance of Sense-Desire is all absent on that very occasion.The mental hindrance of Evil-Will is all absent in these exact moments.The mental hindrance of Lethargy & Laziness is all absent during that period.The mental hindrance of Restlessness & Regret is all absent on that event.The mental hindrance of Doubt & Uncertainty is all absent in that interval.These are the Five Mental Hindrances that all are completely absent on that occasion.And what are the Seven Links to Awakening that approaches fulfillment right there?The Awareness Link to Awakening develops towards fulfillment on that very occasion!The Investigation Link to Awakening arises & approaches fulfillment on that occasion!The Energy Link to Awakening also pushes forward towards fulfillment on that occasion!The Joy Link to Awakening moves towards complete fulfillment on that unique occasion!The Tranquillity Link to Awakening comes close to a stilled fulfillment on that occasion!The Concentration Link to Awakening reaches unification fulfillment on that occasion!The Equanimity Link to Awakening also gains fulfillment by development on that occasion!These are the 7 Links to Awakening that are fulfilled by development on that occasion.When, Bhikkhus, a Noble Disciple listens carefully to the Dhamma, alert with keen ears, attending to it as a matter of crucial concern, as something of vital importance, directing his entire mind to it, in that very moment the Five Mental Hindrances are absent in him.On that occasion the Seven Links to Awakening develop towards complete fulfillment... Source (edited extract): The Grouped Sayings of the Buddha. Samyutta Nikaya. Book [V: 95-6] section 46: The Links. 38: Unhindered... PS: Please include the word Samahita in any comment, since then will my automatic mail filters pick it up and I will see it & respond!! Bhikkhu Samahita, Sri Lanka. Friendship is the Greatest ... Let there be Calm & Free Bliss !!! http://What-Buddha-Said.net Buddha-Direct What_Buddha_Said Dhamma-Questions sent to my email are quite Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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