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These entries are an exercise in reading and paraphrasing The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha, which I received from Santikaro while attending one of his classes when he was still in Illinois. The chapters are named based on the numerical scheme used in many of the sutras, which helped in memorization and discourse of the teachings. My interpretations are unlettered at best, and mostly my own attempts to comprehend the Dharma.

By admin, 1 September, 2014

Chapter of the Ones: Abandoning the Hindrances

The Buddha discusses 10 causes and their effects, then proposes an opposing action or attention. I am changing the order a bit to pair things up in a way I like:

By admin, 1 September, 2014

Chapter of the ones: No Other Form

The Buddha explains the power of sensual desire. The form, sound, and even taste of (in his telling) the opposite sex, or rather, those which we desire, to expand just a tad. It is funny that above all else, all the other hindrances, it is "women" -- over money, fame, power. It's a primal instinct, though. I don't think the Buddha is warning, so much as he is making an observation.

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