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What is the difference between the progress of low and high intensive meditators?
What is the difference between the progress of "low intensive" meditators as opposed to "high intensive" meditators? By low intensive I mean like a meditator who has never been to a ten day intensive retreat and spreads sitting time over a longer period of time. By progress I mean Vipassana insight...
What is the difference between the progress of "low intensive" meditators as opposed to "high intensive" meditators?
By low intensive I mean like a meditator who has never been to a ten day intensive retreat and spreads sitting time over a longer period of time. By progress I mean Vipassana insight progress, Jhana progress or any other kind of meditation progress in any tradition.
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Dukkha Nana - deep knowledge of our own suffering
In which school of Buddism is dukkha nana a recognised term? Where is dukkha nana discussed in the Pali canon? The nearest I can find to dukkha nana is klesha-mara which maybe related in some way. Speaking specifically of dukkha nana that has arisen as a result of practice, what is your experiential...
In which school of Buddism is dukkha nana a recognised term?
Where is dukkha nana discussed in the Pali canon?
The nearest I can find to dukkha nana is klesha-mara which maybe related in some way.
Speaking specifically of dukkha nana that has arisen as a result of practice, what is your experiential interpretation of dukkha nana?
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How many nana stages?
What is the difference between the 16 stage insight meditation vs. 10 stage insight meditation? What about 0 stages any teacher teach 0 nanas? What is the basis for "nanas" is the suttas?
What is the difference between the 16 stage insight meditation vs. 10 stage insight meditation? What about 0 stages any teacher teach 0 nanas?
What is the basis for "nanas" is the suttas?
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How is it that we cycle through the nanas?
The knowledges(nanas) start at realizing mind and body. After the last knowledge, the practitioner goes back to realizing mind and body again? Is that correct? What is the difference between the first time realizing mind and body and the second time realizing mind and body?
The knowledges(nanas) start at realizing mind and body. After the last knowledge, the practitioner goes back to realizing mind and body again?
Is that correct?
What is the difference between the first time realizing mind and body and the second time realizing mind and body?
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What is the difference between nanas and jhanas?
I often hear nanas and jhanas mentioned together as if they are different but related concepts. Is that true are they different or is nanas the exact equivalent of jhanas? Are the different terms used in different traditions perhaps?
I often hear nanas and jhanas mentioned together as if they are different but related concepts. Is that true are they different or is nanas the exact equivalent of jhanas? Are the different terms used in different traditions perhaps?
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Are "Saya Asadharana Nana" part of Nibbana?
Buddha's knowledge or Wisdom which cannot be achieved by his disciples comprises six kinds. They are called the [Saya Asadharana Nana][1]. Did the Buddha attain them at the same moment he attained Nibbana? If so, are they part of Nibbana and are they considered as Asankara as well? [1]: http://www.b...
Buddha's knowledge or Wisdom which cannot be achieved by his disciples comprises six kinds. They are called the Saya Asadharana Nana . Did the Buddha attain them at the same moment he attained Nibbana? If so, are they part of Nibbana and are they considered as Asankara as well?
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