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**Tusanoc** · 05-16-2012, 09:39 AM

Dude! Seriously?

Who are these Theras you refer to? And how did you go about examining them?

Basically there are two types of cultivation.

1. Jhana and other onepointedness exercises that are for getting control of the mind and sharpening it as you would a pencil before use.
2. Bhavana that developes and deepens your understanding of the Dhamma.

There is no patchwork, no quilt and absolutely no plaid.

I think Element has provided ample references.

/Victor

Hi Victorius,

So let me understand sir (BTW, I use it as a term of respect, which I hope is one of the trademarks I leave with people):

Jhanic cultivation

Bhavanic cultivation

O.K., Are these the main points of teaching in Buddha Dhamma-Vinaya or are they what the Visuddhimagga & Vimuttimagga teach as 2 types of cultivation?

Also, Kasina meditation....Does this accord with the Nikaya Dhamma or not?

Goofaholix,
This post is my example. All of it.

Thanks folks,
Stefos

05-16-2012, 09:39 AM	#5
Tusanoc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 483 Senior Member	Dude! Seriously? Who are these Theras you refer to? And how did you go about examining them? Basically there are two types of cultivation. 1. Jhana and other onepointedness exercises that are for getting control of the mind and sharpening it as you would a pencil before use. 2. Bhavana that developes and deepens your understanding of the Dhamma. There is no patchwork, no quilt and absolutely no plaid. I think Element has provided ample references. /Victor Hi Victorius, So let me understand sir (BTW, I use it as a term of respect, which I hope is one of the trademarks I leave with people): Jhanic cultivation Bhavanic cultivation O.K., Are these the main points of teaching in Buddha Dhamma-Vinaya or are they what the Visuddhimagga & Vimuttimagga teach as 2 types of cultivation? Also, Kasina meditation....Does this accord with the Nikaya Dhamma or not? Goofaholix, This post is my example. All of it. Thanks folks, Stefos
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