Ch12-The Four Establishments of Mindfulness_ Body, Feelings, and Mind Flashcards
(250 cards)
1
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How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
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By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
2
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What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
A
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
3
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How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
A
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
4
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What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
A
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
5
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How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
A
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
6
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What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
A
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
7
Q
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
A
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
8
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How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
A
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
9
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What is the meaning of ‘mindfulness’ in the context of the four establishments?
A
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
10
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What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
A
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
11
Q
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
A
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
12
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What does ‘mindfulness of the body’ refer to?
A
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
13
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How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
A
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
14
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
A
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
15
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How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
A
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
16
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
A
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
17
Q
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
A
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
18
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What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
A
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
19
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
A
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
20
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What is the meaning of ‘mindfulness’ in the context of the four establishments?
A
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
21
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What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
A
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
22
Q
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
A
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
23
Q
What does ‘mindfulness of the body’ refer to?
A
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
24
Q
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
A
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
25
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
26
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
27
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
28
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
29
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
30
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
31
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
32
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
33
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
34
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
35
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
36
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
37
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
38
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
39
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
40
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
41
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
42
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
43
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
44
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
45
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
46
How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
47
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
48
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
49
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
50
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
51
How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
52
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
53
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
54
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
55
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
56
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
57
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
58
How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
59
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
60
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
61
How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
62
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
63
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
64
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
65
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
66
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
67
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
68
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
69
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
70
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
71
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
72
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
73
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
74
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
75
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
76
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
77
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
78
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
79
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
80
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
81
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
82
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
83
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
84
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
85
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
86
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
87
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
88
How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
89
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
90
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
91
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
92
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
93
How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
94
How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
95
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
96
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
97
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
98
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
99
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
100
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
101
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
102
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
103
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
104
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
105
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
106
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
107
How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
108
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
109
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
110
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
111
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
112
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
113
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
114
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
115
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
116
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
117
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
118
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
119
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
120
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
121
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
122
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
123
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
124
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
125
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
126
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
127
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
128
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
129
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
130
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
131
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
132
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
133
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
134
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
135
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
136
How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
137
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
138
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
139
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
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What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
141
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
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What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
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How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
144
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
145
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
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How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
147
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
148
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
150
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
151
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
152
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
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What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
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What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
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What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
156
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
157
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
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What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
159
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
160
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
161
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
162
How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
163
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
164
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
165
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
166
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
167
How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
168
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
169
How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
170
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
171
How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
172
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
173
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
174
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
175
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
176
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
177
How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
178
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
179
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
180
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
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What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
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What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
183
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
184
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
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What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
186
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
187
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
188
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
189
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
190
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
191
Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
192
What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
193
What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
194
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
195
What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
196
What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
197
What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
198
How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
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How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
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How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
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How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
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What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
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How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
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What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
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Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
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Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
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What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
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How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
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What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
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What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
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How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
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What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
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What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
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How does mindfulness of phenomena reveal the nature of reality?
By observing the dependent and empty nature of mental and physical events, we see they lack inherent existence.
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What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
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What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
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Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
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What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
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How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
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How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
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What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
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What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
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What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
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What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
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What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
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How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
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What is the purpose of mindfulness of mind in practice?
To observe whether the mind is afflicted or pure, contracted or expansive, and to understand its impermanent nature.
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How does mindfulness reveal the empty nature of the self?
By observing body, feelings, and mind as conditioned and impermanent, we see they lack inherent existence.
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How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
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What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
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What is the meaning of 'mindfulness' in the context of the four establishments?
It is the mental factor that keeps the mind on the chosen object with clarity, combined with wisdom that understands the object.
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How does mindfulness of feelings relate to the arising of craving?
By observing feelings without clinging, we prevent the formation of craving based on pleasant sensations.
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What is the primary purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness?
To gain direct insight into the nature of our body and mind, and to use this wisdom to eliminate the afflictions that bind us to saṃsāra.
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Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
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What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
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Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
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How does mindfulness transform our relationship to pleasure?
It shows pleasure as transient and dependent, reducing attachment and clinging.
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What is the benefit of contemplating the body's decay?
It weakens attachment to the body and fosters renunciation and clarity.
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Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
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What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
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Why are the four establishments of mindfulness called 'establishments'?
Because they set up or establish mindfulness on four objects: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
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What does 'mindfulness of the body' refer to?
It refers to mindfulness directed toward the body, understood as internal, external, or both internal and external.
