The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom

The Pairs (page 23)

Terms: Mind definition according to the APA Dictionary of Psychology: “n. broadly, all intellectual and psychological phenomena of an organism, encompassing motivational, affective, behavioral, perceptual, and cognitive systems; that is, the organized totality of an organism's mental and psychic processes and the structural and functional cognitive components on which they depend.a” Mind definition according to dictionary.com: “(in a human or other conscious being) the element, part, substance, or process that reasons, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, judges, etc.” Mental states definition according to wikipedia: “a state of mind of a person. Mental states comprise a diverse class, including perception, pain/pleasure experience, belief, desire, intention, emotion, and memory” Right definition: following the rules Wrong: breaking the rules. Doing what is prohibit “Social norms are basically unwritten rules of conduct that are acceptable to a culture” as stated by study.com. Culture definition: culture consists of the values, beliefs, systems of language, communication, and practices that people share in common and that can be used to define them as a collective. Impure mind and pure mind definition according to https://theconsciousleap.com/: The one associated with the thought of desire is impure, while that which is without desire is pure. Pure mind definition (): “full of love, full of compassion, full of sympathetic joy, full of equanimity” Hate (Wikipedia): Hate is an intense feeling, an emotional response of revulsion towards someone or something that causes the desire to reject or eliminate that which generates disgust; that is, a feeling of deep antipathy, disgust, aversion, enmity or repulsion towards a person, thing, idea, or phenomenon. As well as the desire to avoid, limit or destroy its target. Mara: the Tempter in Buddhism, represented in the scriptures as an evil-minded deity who tries to lead people from the path to liberation. The commentaries explain Mara as the lord of evil forces, as mental defilements and as death. The impurities (asubha): subjects of meditation which focus on the inherent repulsiveness of the body, recommended especially as powerful antidotes to lust. Impurities in Buddhism (Wikipedia): unskillful factors such as greed, hatred, deceit, stubbornness and lack of moral concern. While the term "obstacle" refers to five trouble spots, "contamination" is often used without a defined list, but rather to refer to any function of the mind that is directed by unskillful factors. Moral: concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character. Morality: Morality is the belief that some behavior is right and acceptable and that other behavior is wrong. 5 core Buddhist beliefs: abstain from killing living beings, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying and intoxication

Main ideas:

The mind determines mental states corresponding to specific situations. Speaking and acting with a pure mind are correlated with happiness. Living with hatred prevents people from doing the most important things in their lives. Therefore, people who realize this, settle their hatred. The lack of immoral practices, being

The Mind (page 28)

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Discerning definition (Oxford Languages): having or showing good judgment Judgment definition (Oxford Languages): the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. Sensible definition (Oxford Languages): (of a statement or course of action) chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit. Wisdom definition (Oxford Languages): the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise. Prudence (Oxford Languages) the quality of being prudent; cautiousness. Prudent definition (Oxford languages): acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Main ideas:

We should strive to have a pure mind to obtain happiness rather than making nonbeneficial decisions because of the temptations of short-term pleasures which cost long-term unhappiness. The book “The Dhammapada” wants people to believe (have faith) that its teachings are true statements that have to be followed to achieve wisdom (the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment [come up to correct conclusions]) A well-directed mind is the key to achieve the greater good

The Fool (page 33)

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Fool definition: [person] Who insists on one's own mistakes or clings to wrong ideas or positions, thereby demonstrating little intelligence.

Main Ideas:

We should get away from people who demonstrate little ability to make beneficial decisions or to come up to conclusions that align with the truth by sticking to wrong ideas or positions. One can lack knowledge but be wise by lacking wrong assumptions.

The wise man (page 35)

Main idea:

Follow the man who points out and reproves faults. Believe that being instructed by the admonish of this man will help you avoid wrong. Associate with good people and avoid associating with evil companions. A virtuous man doesn’t do activities that decrease or block long-term happiness, nor do wrong (immoral activities) A wise man is happy and maintains good judgment in all situations/doesn’t hate or do sexual activities. Those whose minds have reached full excellence in the factors of enlightenment

The Thousands (page 37)

Terms: the Dhamma is founded solidly upon the bedrock of the Buddha’s 7 own clear comprehension of reality, and it leads the one who practices it to that same understanding – the knowledge which extricates the roots of suffering. Noble: Who acts in good faith, without any malice or double intention.

Main idea

Obeing the Dhamma by restrain all the desires is the key to be happy (have peace of mind) in any situation. Self-control is the best achievement, the achievement that will give us true piece of mind.

The Evil (page 39)

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Main ideas:

Do what the good even if you don’t see immediate rewards and avoid doing bad even if you see immediate rewards because you will be rewarded for doing good even after death and you will be punished for doing wrong things even after death.

The Self (page 47)

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Main ideas:

Let one not neglect one’s own welfare for the sake of another, however great. Clearly under standing one’s own welfare, let one be intent upon the good. ddd

To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one’s mind – this is the teaching of the Buddhas.

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