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| − | + | by [[Anabodhi]] ([[pali]]) [[Asvaghosa]] ([[sanskrit]]) 1 CE. | |
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| − | 1. Observing Habitual-Patterns | + | :1. Observing Habitual-Patterns |
| − | 2. Observing Transformation | + | :2. Observing Transformation |
| − | 3. Observing Present Influences | + | :3. Observing Present Influences |
| − | 4. Observation and Analysis | + | :4. Observation and Analysis |
| − | 5. Observing the Interdependence of Thoughts | + | :5. Observing the Interdependence of [[Thoughts]] |
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Observing how our habit-patterns work. | Observing how our habit-patterns work. | ||
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| − | 2. Observing Transformation | + | Our habit-patterns arise only when insecurity or {{Wiki|fear}} arises in us. |
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| + | ;2. Observing Transformation | ||
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Being aware when the old habit-pattern arises and actively changing it. | Being aware when the old habit-pattern arises and actively changing it. | ||
| − | 3. Observing Present Influences | + | ;3. Observing Present Influences |
| − | Observing present influences and the effect the five senses have on us in the present moment. | + | |
| + | Observing present influences and the effect the [[five senses]] have on us in the present moment. | ||
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| + | ;4. Observation and Analyzation | ||
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| + | Observing [[phenomena]] then using the [[Buddhist]] [[logic]] to analyze. By our own [[experience]] and [[knowledge]] we understand [[phenomena]] in a new way. | ||
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| + | ;5. Observing the Interdependence of [[Thoughts]] | ||
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| + | Observing how [[thoughts]] build upon one and other creating an impulse for the next. | ||
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| + | Having the freedom to decide whether or not to act upon an impulse in an [[wholesome]] or [[unwholesome]] way. | ||
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Revision as of 06:15, 2 August 2013
by Anabodhi (pali) Asvaghosa (sanskrit) 1 CE.
- 1. Observing Habitual-Patterns
- 2. Observing Transformation
- 3. Observing Present Influences
- 4. Observation and Analysis
- 5. Observing the Interdependence of Thoughts
- 1. Observing Habitual-Patterns
Observing how our habit-patterns work.
Our habit-patterns arise only when insecurity or fear arises in us.
- 2. Observing Transformation
Being aware when the old habit-pattern arises and actively changing it.
- 3. Observing Present Influences
Observing present influences and the effect the five senses have on us in the present moment.
- 4. Observation and Analyzation
Observing phenomena then using the Buddhist logic to analyze. By our own experience and knowledge we understand phenomena in a new way.
- 5. Observing the Interdependence of Thoughts
Observing how thoughts build upon one and other creating an impulse for the next.
Having the freedom to decide whether or not to act upon an impulse in an wholesome or unwholesome way.
