Re: Iddhipada Vibhanga Sutta

Dear Dave,

Most teachers and people would not be keen to discuss such details online,
because it is at best an intelletcual exercise. Effective buddhist teachings
is generally a face to face exchange between qualified teacher and pupil.

Online we can guide others to find what they are looking for. In this case,
(Bodhi's translation), you might look for such a book in a Library or ina
bookshop where you browse through it.

I have yet to do a thorough study of the Sutta, although it is already
tagged for translation and annotation. Once ready it will be available on
http://dharmafarer.googlepages.com

Sorry I am unable to be of further help: perhaps some other knowledgeable
person here could help you further. keep on asking, and you will find the
answer,

Piya

On 12/31/06, P G Dave <pgd2507@...> wrote:
>
> Thank you Piya.
>
> Yes, I do realise that the passage is about a balanced approach to
> meditation.
> My queries evidently pertain to specific details and terms used.
>
> I find that "Connected Discourses of the Buddha" is not open for reference
> on the net.
> it's a book for sale.
>
> Any other source where I can get some clarity on that passage? *Please
> give
> me the link*.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Metta
> ___________________________________________
>
> On 12/30/06, Piya Tan <dharmafarer@... <dharmafarer%40gmail.com>>
> wrote:
> >
> > The passage refers to a balanced approach to meditation: please see
> > "Connected Discourses of the Buddha" tr Bhikkhu Bodhi) page 1946 n272
> for
> > details.
> >
> > Piya
> >
> > On 12/30/06, pgd2507 <pgd2507@... <pgd2507%40gmail.com><pgd2507%40gmail.com>> wrote:
> > >
> > > Dear Group,
> > >
> > > I was reading the translation of:
> > >
> > > "Iddhipada Vibhanga Sutta"
> > > Analysis of the Bases of Power
> > > by Ven. Thanissaro Bhikkhu
> > >
> > > I am not clear on what the Buddha is saying in the following passage:
> > >
> > > "And how does a monk dwell perceiving what is in front and behind so
> > > that what is in front is the same as what is behind, and what is
> behind
> > > is the same as what is in front? There is the case where a monk's
> > > perception of what is in front and behind is well in hand,
> well-attended
> > > to, well-considered, well-tuned ('penetrated') by means of
> discernment.
> > > This is how a monk keeps perceiving what is in front and behind so
> that
> > > what is in front is the same as what is behind, and what is behind is
> > > the same as what is in front."
> > >
> > > 1.
> > > when Buddha talks about "what is in front and what is behind" is he
> > > referring to objects outside the body OR bodily sensations in front
> and
> > > on the back OR something else altogether?
> > >
> > > If he means outside objects, would it then imply that eyes be kept
> open?
> > >
> > > 2.
> > > what is meant by all these terms used in relation to perception:
> > > "well in hand", "well-attended to", "well-considered", "well-tuned
> > > ('penetrated')"
> > > how are these distinguished and distinctly attained?
> > > what are the pali words used for these phrases?
> > >
> > > 3.
> > > what kind of discernment is intended in the phrase, "by means of
> > > discernment"?
> > > is it about seeing in everything the inescapable trio of anicca,
> dukkha
> > > and anatta?
> > >
> > > Would someone be so kind as to throw some light..
> > >
> > > I eagerly await.
> > >
> > > Many thanks and metta,
> > >
> > > P. G. Dave
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