Ajahn Sona The 37 Requisites of Enlightenment (1): The Buddha's Phone Number
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Sep 3, 2023 Dive into the fascinating world of the 37 requisites of enlightenment! Discover a unique mnemonic system using the 'Buddha's Phone Number' to remember these core teachings. Explore the importance of Right Effort, the five faculties, and how to balance energy with concentration. Learn why joy and lightness should precede discipline in meditation and uncover techniques to intentionally generate positive mental states. This enlightening discussion emphasizes proactive cultivation of happiness and the nuanced interplay of the mind's hindrances.
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Architecture Of The Dhamma
- The 37 requisites are an interlocking architecture summarizing the Buddha's teachings for memorization and practice.
- Ajahn Sona presents them as seven menus that together provide access to the core Dhamma.
Use The Phone-Number Mnemonic
- Memorize the phone number 875-5444 as a mnemonic for the 37 requisites to internalize the teachings.
- Use that device to recall the Eightfold Path, seven factors, five faculties, five powers and three sets of fours.
Brahma-Viharas Aren't A Separate Menu
- The Brahma-viharas (loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, equanimity) are not listed as a separate menu among the 37 requisites.
- Elements like equanimity appear elsewhere, showing overlap and intentional organization.