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| − | The Buddha identified the threefold training (sikkhā) as training in: | + | The [[Buddha]] identified the [[threefold training]] ([[sikkhā]]) as training in: |
| − | * higher virtue ([[adhisīla-sikkhā]]) | + | * higher [[virtue]] ([[adhisīla-sikkhā]]) |
| − | * higher mind ([[adhicitta-sikkhā]]) | + | * higher [[mind]] ([[adhicitta-sikkhā]]) |
| − | * higher wisdom ([[adhipaññā-sikkhā]]) | + | * higher [[wisdom]] ([[adhipaññā-sikkhā]]) |
| − | ==In the Pali Canon== | + | ==In the [[Pali Canon]]== |
| − | According to Theravada canonical texts, pursuing this training leads to the abandonment of lust, hatred and delusion. One who is fully accomplished in this training attains Nibbana. | + | According to [[Theravada]] [[Wikipedia:canonical|canonical]] texts, pursuing this training leads to the [[abandonment]] of [[lust]], [[hatred]] and [[delusion]]. One who is fully accomplished in this training attains [[Nibbana]]. |
| − | In the Anguttara Nikaya, training in "higher virtue" includes following the Patimokkha, training in "higher mind" (sometimes simply referred to as "concentration") includes entering and dwelling in the four jhanas, and training in "higher wisdom" includes directly perceiving the Four Noble Truths. | + | In the [[Anguttara Nikaya]], training in "higher [[virtue]]" includes following the [[Patimokkha]], training in "higher [[mind]]" (sometimes simply referred to as "[[concentration]]") includes entering and dwelling in the four [[jhanas]], and training in "higher [[wisdom]]" includes directly perceiving the [[Four Noble Truths]]. |
| − | In several canonical discourses, a more "gradual" instruction (anupubbikathā) is provided to receptive lay people (see also, gradual training). This latter instruction culminates in the teaching of the Four Noble Truths which in itself concludes with the Noble Eightfold Path, the constituents of which can be mapped to this threefold training (see below). | + | In several [[Wikipedia:canonical|canonical]] [[discourses]], a more "[[gradual]]" instruction ([[anupubbikathā]]) is provided to receptive [[lay people]] (see also, [[gradual training]]). This latter instruction culminates in the [[teaching]] of the [[Four Noble Truths]] which in itself concludes with the [[Noble Eightfold Path]], the constituents of which can be mapped to this [[threefold training]] (see below). |
| − | ===Similarity to threefold partition of the Noble Eightfold Path=== | + | ===Similarity to threefold partition of the [[Noble Eightfold Path]]=== |
| − | The Buddha's threefold training is similar to the threefold grouping of the Noble Eightfold Path articulated by Bhikkhuni Dhammadinna in [[Culavedalla Sutta]] ({{Nolinking|"The Shorter Set of Questions-And-Answers Discourse,}}" MN 44): virtue ([[sīlakkhandha]]), concentration ([[samādhikkhandha]]), wisdom ([[paññākkhandha]] ). These three-part schemes simplify and organize the Eightfold Path as follows: | + | The [[Buddha's]] [[threefold training]] is similar to the threefold grouping of the [[Noble Eightfold Path]] articulated by [[Bhikkhuni]] [[Dhammadinna]] in [[Culavedalla Sutta]] ({{Nolinking|"The Shorter Set of Questions-And-Answers Discourse,}}" MN 44): [[virtue]] ([[sīlakkhandha]]), [[concentration]] ([[samādhikkhandha]]), [[wisdom]] ([[paññākkhandha]] ). These three-part schemes simplify and organize the [[Eightfold Path]] as follows: |
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| style="background:Gray; color:white" | '''Threefold Partition''' | | style="background:Gray; color:white" | '''Threefold Partition''' | ||
| − | | style="background:Gray; color:white" | '''Eightfold Path''' | + | | style="background:Gray; color:white" | '''[[Eightfold Path]]''' |
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| − | | rowspan="3" style="background:LightGrey" | '''VIRTUE''' | + | | rowspan="3" style="background:LightGrey" | '''[[VIRTUE]]''' |
| − | | Right Speech | + | | [[Right Speech]] |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Right Action | + | | [[Right Action]] |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Right Livelihood | + | | [[Right Livelihood]] |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | rowspan="3" style="background:LightGrey" | '''MIND''' | + | | rowspan="3" style="background:LightGrey" | '''[[MIND]]''' |
| − | | Right Effort | + | | [[Right Effort]] |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Right Mindfulness | + | | [[Right Mindfulness]] |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Right Concentration | + | | [[Right Concentration]] |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | rowspan="2" style="background:LightGrey" | '''WISDOM''' | + | | rowspan="2" style="background:LightGrey" | '''[[WISDOM]]''' |
| − | | Right View | + | | [[Right View]] |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Right Intention | + | | [[Right Intention]] |
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<td>'''Group'''</td> | <td>'''Group'''</td> | ||
| − | <td>'''Eightfold Path'''</td> | + | <td>'''[[Eightfold Path]]'''</td> |
<td>'''Method of Practice'''</td> | <td>'''Method of Practice'''</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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| − | <td style="background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.1);" rowspan="3">'''VIRTUE'''</td> | + | <td style="background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.1);" rowspan="3">'''[[VIRTUE]]'''</td> |
| − | <td>Right Speech</td> | + | <td>[[Right Speech]]</td> |
<td rowspan=3 style="background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.05);"> | <td rowspan=3 style="background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.05);"> | ||
| − | Five Laymen Vows | + | Five [[Laymen]] [[Vows]] |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
| − | <td>Right Action</td> | + | <td>[[Right Action]]</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
| − | <td>Right Livelihood</td> | + | <td>[[Right Livelihood]]</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
| − | <td style="background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.1);" rowspan="3">'''MIND'''</td> | + | <td style="background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.1);" rowspan="3">'''[[MIND]]'''</td> |
| − | <td>Right Effort</td> | + | <td>[[Right Effort]]</td> |
<td rowspan=3 style="background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.05);"> | <td rowspan=3 style="background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.05);"> | ||
| − | Dwelling in the four jhanas (meditation) | + | Dwelling in the four [[jhanas]] ([[meditation]]) |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
| − | <td>Right Mindfulness</td> | + | <td>[[Right Mindfulness]]</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
| − | <td>Right Concentration</td> | + | <td>[[Right Concentration]]</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
| − | <td style="background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.1);" rowspan="2">'''WISDOM'''</td> | + | <td style="background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.1);" rowspan="2">'''[[WISDOM]]'''</td> |
| − | <td>Right View</td> | + | <td>[[Right View]]</td> |
<td rowspan=2 style="background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.05);"> | <td rowspan=2 style="background: rgba(255,255,255, 0.05);"> | ||
| − | Knowing Four Noble Truths | + | [[Knowing]] [[Four Noble Truths]] |
</td> | </td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
| − | <td>Right Intention</td> | + | <td>[[Right Intention]]</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
{{W}} | {{W}} | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Buddhist philosophical concepts]] |
Revision as of 14:54, 2 April 2014
The Buddha identified the threefold training (sikkhā) as training in:
- higher virtue (adhisīla-sikkhā)
- higher mind (adhicitta-sikkhā)
- higher wisdom (adhipaññā-sikkhā)
In the Pali Canon
According to Theravada canonical texts, pursuing this training leads to the abandonment of lust, hatred and delusion. One who is fully accomplished in this training attains Nibbana.
In the Anguttara Nikaya, training in "higher virtue" includes following the Patimokkha, training in "higher mind" (sometimes simply referred to as "concentration") includes entering and dwelling in the four jhanas, and training in "higher wisdom" includes directly perceiving the Four Noble Truths.
In several canonical discourses, a more "gradual" instruction (anupubbikathā) is provided to receptive lay people (see also, gradual training). This latter instruction culminates in the teaching of the Four Noble Truths which in itself concludes with the Noble Eightfold Path, the constituents of which can be mapped to this threefold training (see below).
Similarity to threefold partition of the Noble Eightfold Path
The Buddha's threefold training is similar to the threefold grouping of the Noble Eightfold Path articulated by Bhikkhuni Dhammadinna in Culavedalla Sutta ("The Shorter Set of Questions-And-Answers Discourse," MN 44): virtue (sīlakkhandha), concentration (samādhikkhandha), wisdom (paññākkhandha ). These three-part schemes simplify and organize the Eightfold Path as follows:
| Threefold Partition | Eightfold Path |
| VIRTUE | Right Speech |
| Right Action | |
| Right Livelihood | |
| MIND | Right Effort |
| Right Mindfulness | |
| Right Concentration | |
| WISDOM | Right View |
| Right Intention |
| Group | Eightfold Path | Method of Practice |
| VIRTUE | Right Speech | |
| Right Action | ||
| Right Livelihood | ||
| MIND | Right Effort |
Dwelling in the four jhanas (meditation) |
| Right Mindfulness | ||
| Right Concentration | ||
| WISDOM | Right View | |
| Right Intention |
