Difference between revisions of "Anupubbikatha"
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| − | In Theravada Buddhism, anupubbikathā or ānupubbikathā (Pali) – variously translated as "gradual discourse," " | + | In [[Theravada]] Buddhism, anupubbikathā or ānupubbikathā (Pali) – variously translated as "gradual discourse," "[[Gradual instruction]]," "progressive instruction," and "step-by-step talk" – is a method by which the Buddha taught the [[Dhamma]] to suitably receptive lay people. In this approach, the [[Four Noble Truths]] are the consummate teaching. The common formula is: |
| − | # Generosity ( | + | # Generosity ([[Dāna]]) |
| − | # Virtue ( | + | # Virtue ([[Sīla]]) |
# Heaven (sagga) | # Heaven (sagga) | ||
| − | # Danger of sensual pleasure ( | + | # Danger of sensual pleasure (kā[[Māna]]ṃ ādīnava) |
| − | # Renunciation ( | + | # Renunciation ([[Nekkhamma]]) |
| − | # The Four Noble Truths (cattāri ariya-saccāni) | + | # The [[Four Noble Truths]] (cattāri ariya-saccāni) |
==From the Pali Canon== | ==From the Pali Canon== | ||
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In the Pali Canon, the title for this training, its general intent and outline are provided in the following narrative formula (in English and Pali) which is found in multiple discourses: | In the Pali Canon, the title for this training, its general intent and outline are provided in the following narrative formula (in English and Pali) which is found in multiple discourses: | ||
| − | "Then the Blessed One gave the | + | "Then the Blessed One gave the [[Householder]] ... progressive instruction, that is, talk on giving, talk on virtue, talk on the heavens; he explained the danger, degradation, and defilement in sensual pleasures and the blessing of renunciation. When he knew that the [[Householder]]['s] ... mind was ready, receptive, free from hindrances, elated, and confident, he expounded to him the teaching special to the [[Buddhas]]: [[Suffering]], its origin, its cessation, and the path." |
| − | Atha kho bhagavā ... gahapatissa ānupubbīkathaṃ kathesi. Seyyathīdaṃ: dānakathaṃ, sīlakathaṃ, saggakathaṃ, | + | Atha kho bhagavā ... gahapatissa ānupubbīkathaṃ kathesi. Seyyathīdaṃ: dānakathaṃ, sīlakathaṃ, saggakathaṃ, kā[[Māna]]ṃ ādīnavaṃ, okāraṃ saṅkilesaṃ, nekkhamme ānisaṃsaṃ pakāsesi. Yadā bhagavā aññāsi ... gahapatiṃ kallacittaṃ muducittaṃ vinīvaraṇacittaṃ udaggacittaṃ pasannacittaṃ, atha yā buddhānaṃ sāmukkaṃsikā dhammadesanā, taṃ pakāsesi: [[Dukkha]]ṃ samudayaṃ [[Nirodha]]ṃ maggaṃ. |
Details for this training are provided in DN 2 and, to a lesser degree, in MN 27 and MN 51. | Details for this training are provided in DN 2 and, to a lesser degree, in MN 27 and MN 51. | ||
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Revision as of 07:24, 18 February 2013
In Theravada Buddhism, anupubbikathā or ānupubbikathā (Pali) – variously translated as "gradual discourse," "Gradual instruction," "progressive instruction," and "step-by-step talk" – is a method by which the Buddha taught the Dhamma to suitably receptive lay people. In this approach, the Four Noble Truths are the consummate teaching. The common formula is:
- Generosity (Dāna)
- Virtue (Sīla)
- Heaven (sagga)
- Danger of sensual pleasure (kāMānaṃ ādīnava)
- Renunciation (Nekkhamma)
- The Four Noble Truths (cattāri ariya-saccāni)
From the Pali Canon
In the Pali Canon, the title for this training, its general intent and outline are provided in the following narrative formula (in English and Pali) which is found in multiple discourses:
"Then the Blessed One gave the Householder ... progressive instruction, that is, talk on giving, talk on virtue, talk on the heavens; he explained the danger, degradation, and defilement in sensual pleasures and the blessing of renunciation. When he knew that the Householder['s] ... mind was ready, receptive, free from hindrances, elated, and confident, he expounded to him the teaching special to the Buddhas: Suffering, its origin, its cessation, and the path."
Atha kho bhagavā ... gahapatissa ānupubbīkathaṃ kathesi. Seyyathīdaṃ: dānakathaṃ, sīlakathaṃ, saggakathaṃ, kāMānaṃ ādīnavaṃ, okāraṃ saṅkilesaṃ, nekkhamme ānisaṃsaṃ pakāsesi. Yadā bhagavā aññāsi ... gahapatiṃ kallacittaṃ muducittaṃ vinīvaraṇacittaṃ udaggacittaṃ pasannacittaṃ, atha yā buddhānaṃ sāmukkaṃsikā dhammadesanā, taṃ pakāsesi: Dukkhaṃ samudayaṃ Nirodhaṃ maggaṃ.
Details for this training are provided in DN 2 and, to a lesser degree, in MN 27 and MN 51.
