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November 14, 2017

1. This new subsection of “Dhamma with Less Pāli” is now the second subsection in the “Living Dhamma” section.

▪In the first desanā of the “Living Dhamma – Overview” subsection, we talked about how one’s mind get agitated when one is engaged in dasa akusala or the ten immoral actions.

2. After that “Living Dhamma – Overview” subsection, I had “Living Dhamma – Fundamentals” as the next subsection, where I started discussing the connection between those dasa akusala and cetasika or mental factors in our thoughts.

▪Now I realize that it was to much of a jump, even for many who have had exposure to Buddha Dhamma but are not familiar with cetasika.

▪So, in this new subsection — “Dhamma with Less Pāli” — I plan to close that gap. This subsection will have much less Pāli words, and I will try to introduce only the essential Pāli words as I proceed.

3. Here is the first desanā: “Ten Immoral Actions (Dasa Akusala).” Here we discuss the ten immoral actions (dasa akusala) and how avoiding them helps calm the mind; in fact, this is the key to avoid depression.

WebLink: Download “Ten Immoral Actions (Dasa Akusala)”

WebLink: Download “Ten Immoral Actions (Dasa Akusala)” (Original - Larger file size)

4. Posts relevant to the desanā:

Ten Immoral Actions (Dasa Akusala)

How to Evaluate Weights of Different Kamma

Correct Meaning of Vacī Saṅkhāra

Truine Brain: How the Mind Rewires the Brain via Meditation/Habits

The Law of Attraction, Habits, Character (Gati), and Cravings (Asavas)

Habits, Goals, and Character (Gati)

How Habits are Formed and Broken – A Scientific View

Wrong Views (Micchā Diṭṭhi) – A Simpler Analysis

Micchā Diṭṭhi, Gandhabba, and Sotāpanna Stage

Origin of Morality (and Immorality) in Buddhism

▪In the first desanā of the “Living Dhamma – Overview” subsection, I talked about how one’s mind get agitated when one is engaged in dasa akusala or the ten immoral actions. Here is that desanā:

“The Hidden Suffering that We All Can Understand“

WebLink: Download “The Hidden Suffering that We All Can Understand”

I recommend reading the three posts in that “Living Dhamma – Overview” subsection.