Dear Nina, John and friends,

thanks again.

Nina, in fact, "that is clung to" is implied in the partial
sentence "That, internally, and individually, is ...clung to...".

Thanks for the explanation from Vibhanga, it is refreshing. And yes,
please lead the way for the next paragraph of the sutta. I am glad if
you do so because there are new stuff in the paragraphs that follow.
And do have a good vacation too.

As for my study load, I appreciate your understanding, but do not
worry, I can still manage it. Just to paint a better picture: I am
having a test on Wednesday, then there will be another one on next
Saturday. They contribute to 15% and 25% respectively to the subjects
they represent. Then, I have four major assignments to submit by the
end of May, when the semester closes. Following is the exam period,
and I have a total of 6 papers to sit. This traumatic cycle will
repeat again for the second semester commencing in July. Btw, I am
doing an undergrad course in Electrical and Computer Engineering in
Queensland, Australia. Thanks for everything.

metta,
Yong Peng

--- In Pali@yahoogroups.com, nina van gorkom wrote:
The Buddha said to Rahula:"Ta.m 'n-eta.m mama, n-eso-ham-asmi, na m-
eso attaa'ti - Thus "this is not mine, this I am not, this is not
myself" These words often occur in the suttas. I compared before with
one of the commentaries where these words were explained, and also
with the second Book of the Abhidhamma, the Vibhanga (Ch 17, Small
Items, § 974), and there the following meanings were given:

this is mine, clinging with conceit,
this I am, clinging (without conceit, and without wrong view)
this is myself, clinging with wrong view, di.t.thi.

A question: I probably will second half of May be silent for two
weeks, a vacation. But I promised to help with the
Mahaaraahulovaadasutta. Now I can still manage another part, what do
you think? Shall I take<Pa.thaviisama'm Raahula... > Or more? Though
not so skilled in trilineair, I can try, having your example. I
sympathize with your heavy load of exams, what is the study?