Ajahn Sona The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (2): Two For the Price of One
Sep 3, 2023
Dive into the dual nature of the five faculties: faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom. Explore how these essential qualities function both as faculties and powers in the quest for enlightenment. Ajahn Sona contrasts reasoned conviction with blind faith and discusses the importance of testing teachings through practice. Delve into the balance between conviction and wisdom, how mindfulness supports genuine inquiry, and the role of concentration in understanding the mind's suffering. A fascinating exploration of motivation and commitment in spiritual practice awaits!
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Five Faculties As A Unified Framework
- The five faculties are faith (saddha), energy (virya), mindfulness (sati), concentration (samadhi), and wisdom (panya).
- These five faculties equal five powers, giving two requisites for the effort of awakening.
How The Sangha Rules Evolved
- The Vinaya rules and ordination procedures developed gradually as the Sangha grew and misbehaviour emerged.
- Ajahn Sona recounts the Buddha initially hesitating to teach and later adding rules over time.
Faith As Reasoned Conviction
- Saddha is better understood as reasoned conviction rather than blind belief.
- Ajahn Sona emphasizes testing the Dhamma through practice to build conviction balanced by wisdom.
