If we can bring our system into balance, it is believed, freedom, love and compassion will emerge. They are labeled with different names under each category in the table below to highlight its application. Both theravada and mahayana buddhists recognize seven sets of qualities as complementary facets of the buddhist path to awakening. Bodhipakkhiya bodhi means enlightenment or the aspirant for enlightenment. Within these seven sets of enlightenment qualities, there is a total of thirty seven individual qualities. Homage to that blessed one, who is an arahant and perfectly selfenlightened. The enlightenment gained so much force in the mid1700s that it destroyed old beliefs and led to lasting changes in society and government. Gradually, buddha, dharma and sangha merge and mingle until each one. Not only are they identical in the process of the admission of a whole god or unity mind but in the technique by which your conscious contact with god can be enhanced and, at last, fully realized. Roots of the enlightenment the respect for reason can be traced back to the ancient greeks and romans. During meditation, one may contemplate the seven factors of enlightenment as well as on their antithesis, the five hindrances sensual pleasure, illwill, slothtorpor, restlessnessworry, doubt. Using the factors of enlightenment, once can evaluate the whole range of meditation techniques and spiritual paths. Within these seven sets of enlightenment qualities, there is a total of thirtyseven individual qualities.
In addition, one samyutta nikaya sutta identifies developing each of the enlightenment factors accompanied by each of the four brahma viharas. The pdf table offered below shows 1 the seven enlightenment factors. The ordinary and the seven factors of awakening insight. The path of liberation laid out by the buddha is not one of selfjudgment, grasping, or acquisitiveness, but rather, one of balance.
The cultivation or the neglect of these factors of enlightenment is left to each one of us. There are seven factors of enlightenment given by the buddha. All of the approaches to practice may be considered in the light of the development of these seven qualities of mind. Phases, paths or stages readiness, and supreme dharma, one develops and integrates penetrative insight, vipassana, lhatong and a conceptualinferential understanding of sunyata12. 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. The factors are called satta bojjhanga in pali and sapta bodhyanga in sanskrit. They bring perfect understanding, full realization, and nibbana. As the practice matures, the two phases of the breath will merge and the breath becomes subtle. The first pattern is a spiral, showing how the seven factors of awakening build on the four frames of reference 92. While attending columbia university, senauke participated in the columbia university strike of april 1968. Contents translators note vii preface ix i the structure of the enlightenment i the encyclopedic i kant j. 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. The thirtyseven factors conducive to enlightenment bodhipakkhiya dhamma are important for two reasons. Dhammajiva 3 vipassana fellowship edition we commence breath meditation anapanasati bhavana in a forest aranyagatova, under a tree rukkhamulagatova or any other secluded place sunyagaragatova.
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. The thirtyseven factors of enlightenment buddhism today. It represents facing the difficulties of life without getting needlessly attached to them. Energetic effort can combine with investigation to create a delightful sense of interest, for example when we try out driving a new car for the first time. Enlightenment 1 immanuel kant an answer to the question. Payne associate editor john farina editorial consultant ewert h. The seven factors of enlightenment contains the essence of the bojjhanga sutta as explained by dhammajiva. In the theravadin tradition, this way of living is described in terms of cultivating the thirty seven factors of enlightenment. Piyadassi thera the seven factors of enlightenment. The classics of western spirituality a library of the great spiritual masters president and publisher kevin a. In the historically more recent traditions of tibetan buddhism, these 37 are elaborated and clarified by associating them with fivephases, paths orstages while at the same time relating them to the view and practices ofprajnaparamitta. The seven factors of enlightenment by venerable uda. The thirtyseven factors of enlightenment and the five phases, paths or stages. In addition, one samyutta nikaya sutta identifies developing each of the enlightenment factors accompanied by each of the four brahma viharas lovingkindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, equanimity.
For example having understood the suffering of the sense dimension of existence one furthers this understanding to incorporate the sufferings of the form and formless dimensions. Jun 05, 2017 in the theravadin tradition, this way of living is described in terms of cultivating the thirtyseven factors of enlightenment. Roy porter who is professor in the social history of medicine at the. According to the maha satipathana sutta, enlightenment is only attainable by the practice of the four foundations of mindfulness. The thirtyseven factors of enlightenment and the five phases. The buddha referred to these factors in several of his sermons recorded in the pali tipitika. For the pdf file, please click on the seven factors of enlightenment. Dhammajiva seven factors of enlightenment buddhist. In the theravadin tradition, this way of living is described in terms of cultivating the thirtyseven factors of enlightenment. Fulfillment of the seven awakening factors 29 and how, monks, do the four foundations of mindfulness, developed and cultivated, fulfill the seven awakening factors. Though in the 2nd factor, dhammavicaya, the word dhamma is taken by most translators to stand for the buddhist doctrine, it probably refers to the bodily and mental phenomena namarupadhamma as presented to the investigating mind by. Yesan sambodhiangesu samma cittan subhavitan, adanapatinissagge anupadaya ye rata, khinasava jutimanto te loke parinibbuta. Jul 29, 20 in buddhism, the seven factors of enlightenment pali.
He offers an uncompromising and intuitive clarification of their unfolding and instructs how the seven factors of awakening. Guide to the stages and paths of the bodhisattvas lotsawa house. Venerable cunda, let these seven factors of enlightenment arise in your mind. These seven factors of enlightenment are well expounded and are cultivated and fully developed by one awakened. Aug 25, 2014 dharma teacher fred eppsteiner continues his teachings on the seven factors of enlightenment, with both a general discussion of why we cultivate these factors as well as a deeper look at the. Immaturity is the inability to use ones own understanding without the guidance of another.
That same year he left for california, arriving in the san francisco bay area where he began sitting zazen at the berkeley zen center. The seven factors of awakening bojjhanga are closely related to the practice of the four frames of reference. The seven factors of enlightenment sapta bojjhanga namo tassa bhagavato, arahato sammasambuddhassa. Factors of the noble eightfold path ariya attangika magga. Energy viriya joy or rapture piti relaxation or tranquility passaddhi of both body and mind concentration samadhi a calm, onepointed. They are labeled with different names under each category in. In buddhism, the seven factors of enlightenment pali. The enlightenment factor of the precise discernment of phenomena 23 refers, in general. Enlightenment is mans emergence from his selfincurred immaturity. This point is reflected in the position of mindfulness. Giving careful attention to things that are a basis for the enlightenment factor of mindfulness sn 46. Accordingly, bojjhanga can be translated as the requisite factors for enlightenment. Its about seven ways we can sit down, watch our minds, and develop concentration, discipline, and all the other factors to free ourselves from suffering. The seven factors of enlightenment are a grease to loosen them, all the while keeping us upright in our efforts.
Dec 23, 20 equanimity is probably the deepest one of the seven factors. The thirtyseven factors of enlightenment and the five. 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. When something bad happens and i get stressed out or angry about it, i am often making the situation a lot worse.
The seven factors of enlightenment are seven qualities that both lead to enlightenment and also describe enlightenment. Jun 02, 2012 the seven factors of enlightenment contains the essence of the bojjhanga sutta as explained by dhammajiva. I had planned to combine this lecture with a workshop, and, then guess what. During that stage one is endowed with seven aspects of enlightenment. These are briefly and sagaciously explained by the buddha. These satipatthanas are intended to develop both concentration and insight. The zohar is the major text of kabbalah, the jewish mystical tradition. First, according to tradition, they were recommended by the buddha, shortly before his entry into final nirvana, as primary means of gaining enlightenment. One does not become enlightened by reading or studying the scriptures, nor by thinking, nor by wishing for the enlightened state to burst into ones mind. These factors are really mental factors cetasika and citta that incorporate them. Alan senauke was born in 1947 to a secular jewish family in brooklyn, new york. These four, which belong to the wisdom aspect, are known as the investigation of dhammas factor of enlightenment dhammavicaya sambojjhaiga4. Equanimity is probably the deepest one of the seven factors.
Dharma teacher fred eppsteiner continues his teachings on the seven factors of enlightenment, with both a general discussion of why we cultivate these factors as well as a deeper look at the. Bojjhanga dhamma, the factors of enlightenment or the factors of awakening consist of two pali terms. The texts use two patterns to describe this relationship. 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.
One essential way this balance is described is through the seven. When one has confidence in the triple gem there come into existence profound or systematic thinking, mindfulness and complete awareness, restraint of the senses, the three good modes of life, the four arousings of mindfulness, the seven factors of enlightenment and deliverance through wisdom, one after another, in due order. The age of enlightenment overview students will explore the age of enlightenment through a power point presentation and class discussion. Verily, blessed one, they are factors of enlightenment. This will be the most boring lecturealas, its all necessary. Dialectical criticism s the economic and social bacleground is.
When one rubs a wooden support with a wooden stick. The thirty seven factors conducive to enlightenment bodhipakkhiya dhamma are important for two reasons. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Hozan alan senauke born 1947 is a soto zen priest, folk musician and poet residing at the berkeley zen center bzc in berkeley, california, where he currently serves as vice abbot. The age of enlightenment power point, available in the database of k12 resources in pdf format o to view this pdf as a projectable presentation, save the file, click view in the top menu bar of the file, and select full screen mode. Second, these factors form a fundamental part of the foundation of the abhidharma. The seven factors of enlightenment access to insight. Energy viriya joy or rapture piti relaxation or tranquility passaddhi of both body and mind concentration samadhi a calm, onepointed state of concentration of mind. Some will develop the energy factors more rapidly or strongly. First i want to admit freely that were not getting to all the seven factors in this talk.
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. 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. Because they lead to enlightenment, therefore they are called factors of enlightenment s. The enlightenment thinkers stood for a number of ideals. This immaturity is selfincurred if its cause is not lack of.
421 1335 175 39 80 820 474 1453 1267 912 409 876 1432 1273 834 1556 1209 1151 226 1487 99 1396 159 974 1511 704 1148 51 309 1206 1120 1185 551 1070 1426