Don't Be Complacent About Samadhi Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi(9-14-2024)

In this talk, Bhante discusses Numerical Discourses, the Book of Sixes, nos. 59 & 60. In the former, the Buddha points out that ascetic practices are not of prime importance; what is of prime importance are inward qualities. In the latter, the monk Maha Kotthita points out how some who attain deep levels of samadhi can fall away and return to worldly life.

[@MsLeenite]

Thank you, Bhante. Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu.

[@ketchup6014]

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[@stanbimi]

(1:29) AN 6-59 Darukammika Sutta. (2:39) Indeed strange for the Buddha to ask this question. For what purpose? (3:24) The underlying purpose is to correct some wrong views about ascetic practices. (4:44) The Buddha's view about ascetic practices (16:06) Wrong view of the householder (17:00) Can't judge a book by its cover (20:42) Right intention of giving is important (23:51) Overview summary (24:40) Q&A (30:41) AN 6-60 Hatthi. (39:28) significant point about the 4 Jhanas and signless concentration. (54:51) Ven. Citta Hatthisariputta is the famous case of a monk who disrobed 6 times yet still attained arahatship eventually. He was ordained 7 times. (57:02) Q&A

[@MsLeenite]

Thank you for the time stamps. Sadhu!

[@stanbimi]

@@MsLeenite I left time stamp for the talks on AN-6-49/51 & AN 6-55 as well.

[@MsLeenite]

@@stanbimi Then thank you times 2 more, Stan. 😊🙏