SanghamittaNov 12, 20192 minElaborationThe 37 Aids to Awakening - Part 4The Four Iddhipada (steps to spiritual power) Iddhi means spiritual power and pada means steps. So these are the four steps to spiritual...
SanghamittaNov 7, 20194 minElaborationThe 37 Aids to Awakening - Part 3The Four Applications of Mindfulness (Satipatthana) As the title explains, these four aids to Awakening tell us where to apply our...
SanghamittaOct 29, 20195 minElaboration37 Aids to Awakening - Part 2The Four Efforts Before we can meditate, we have to purify ourselves of the gross hindrances (defilements, fetters). The hindrances are...
SanghamittaOct 23, 20197 minElaboration37 Aids to Awakening - IntroductionThe essence of the Buddha's teaching is contained in the 37 Bodhipacchiyadhammas, the 37 Aids or Wings to Awakening. He gave this...