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  Dhammapda 30 (Sayings of the Dhamma) Appamāda ( Diligence) 30. Appamādena maghavā, With (Diligence), Indra ( sakka ) Devānaṁ seṭṭhataṁ gato; Became the greatest of the deities. Appamādaṁ pasaṁsanti, The deities praise diligence, Pamādo garahito sadā. Forever rejecting negligence. Story:   Magha Vatthu Notes: In the Samyutta Nikaya (11:11) , it is recounted that when Sakka was a human being, he made and adhered to seven vows. As a result of these commitments, he was reborn as Sakka. His vows were as follows: 1. As long as I live, may I support my parents. (Yāvajīvaṁ mātāpettibharo assaṁ) 2. As long as I live, may I respect my elders. (yāvajīvaṁ kule jeṭṭhāpacāyī assaṁ) 3. As long as I live, may I speak gently. (yāvajīvaṁ saṇhavāco assaṁ) 4. As long as I live, may I avoid divisive speech. (yāvajīvaṁ apisuṇavāco assaṁ) 5. As long as I live, may I maintain a generous and charitable mind at home, delighting in giving and sharing, and free from stinginess. (yāvajīvaṁ vigatamalamaccherena c

  Clear knowing arises from mindfulness of breathing ( ānāpānasati ) and then accompanies mindfulness throughout all four satipaṭṭhānas. Understanding  Sampajañña (Clear Knowing) Sampajañña is crucial in Buddhist meditation, referring to the ongoing mental process of monitoring one's body and mind. In Breath Meditation, it helps detect states of laxity (too less viriya ) and excitation (too much viriya ). It frequently pairs with mindfulness as "mindfulness and clear knowing" (Pāli: sati sampajañña ). For effective right mindfulness, sati must be integrated with sampajañña ; together, they enable mindfulness to achieve its true purpose. How important is Clear Knowing ( Sampajañña )? According to the Avijjā Sutta (AN 10.61) , a lack of mindfulness (bare attention or sati ) and clear knowing ( sampajañña ) stem from unwise attention ( ayoniso manasikāra ), lack of trust, neglecting true teachings, and associating with individuals lacking integrity. Essentially, without cl

  Dhammapda 29 (Sayings of the Dhamma) Appamāda ( Diligence) 29. Appamatto pamattesu, Diligent among the negligent, suttesu bahu jāgaro; Wide awake among the sleeping Abalassaṁva sīghasso, Advances  like a swift horse hitvā yāti sumedhaso. (The Wise one) leaving a weak one behind. Story:   Pamattāpamattadvesahāyakabhikkhu Vatthu

  1. In our earlier discussion about wisdom (paññā) and its exploration in suttas like the Āḷavaka Sutta, what are some practical ways to cultivate and receive wisdom in our daily lives? 2. Given the various perspectives on wisdom, how might the process of gaining wisdom differ among different traditions or teachings? Is there a common thread that simplifies this process? 3. The concept of wealth in Buddhism is intriguing. What guidelines or principles does Buddhism offer regarding earning and managing wealth? Is there an ideal balance or limit to how much one should earn? 4. In our study of the Pattakamma Sutta, we discussed the importance of reputation. Once again, the Āḷavaka Sutta underscores the significance of maintaining a good reputation. What are some Buddhist principles or practices for building and maintaining a positive reputation? 5. With the rise of online friendships, how can we apply Buddhist principles to foster meaningful and genuine connections in the digital age? 6.