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Views? -- The Divine Net - DN1 - Brahmajālasutta

Reading the Tipitaka on my own. Regarding DN1, I understand the first two sections - "Talk on Wanderers" and "Ethics". What is the bottom line teaching of section three "Views" (eternalism, annihilationism, etc.)? What do you take away from this section on "Views"?

https://suttacentral.net/dn1/en/sujato?lang=en&layout=plain&reference=none&notes=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin

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2023/08/26
16:17 UTC

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The Sūtra of the Dhāraṇī of the King of the Sound of Amitābha’s Drum

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2022/05/18
02:46 UTC

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Daily Suttas (Pali tradition) to your email inbox

Starting on Vesak day of this year (May 15) you can get a short sutta or selection from a sutta delivered to your inbox. The first month will focus on the life of the Buddha. You can sign up at Daily.ReadingFaithfully.org

There is also a subreddit, Twitter account and Facebook page you can follow if you don't want to get them by email. Links for all those are found on the page above.

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2022/05/13
12:49 UTC

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SN 46.21: To Enlightenment

Then a certain bhikkhu approached the Blessed One…. Sitting to one side, that bhikkhu said to the Blessed One: “Venerable sir, it is said, ‘factors of enlightenment, factors of enlightenment.’ In what sense are they called factors of enlightenment?”

“They lead to enlightenment, bhikkhu, therefore they are called factors of enlightenment. Here, bhikkhu, one develops the enlightenment factor of mindfulness, which is based upon seclusion, dispassion, and cessation, maturing in release, ...[ same as for energy, investigation, joy, tranquillity, concentration ], ... One develops the enlightenment factor of equanimity, which is based upon seclusion, dispassion, and cessation, maturing in release.

They lead to enlightenment, bhikkhu, therefore they are called factors of enlightenment

https://suttacentral.net/sn46.21/en/bodhi

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2021/11/09
11:26 UTC

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Dharma mindfulness Quote

Hello, there is a quote I am looking for which came from a book I read on dharma and mindfulness. It is something about sanga and how if we need help in a group we all stand in the middle. And how do we all stand in the middle? We take turns. Something like that. I am hoping someone can help me to find this.

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2021/04/28
12:28 UTC

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Authentic wealth: the 7 treasures of the noble ones

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2020/12/29
10:39 UTC

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Dharma Poem by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

Suan Mokkh ❖

~ A poem by Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu ~

“Mokkh” in worldly language means freed or spotless,

that is, every kind of form, flavor, odor, and sound,

along with impressions of skin, body, and mind,

don't harm, don't disturb, and don't inflame.

Nature within Suan Mokkh uplifts the heart

until “Ego” big and small don't re-conceive.

Mind is cool and bright as if somebody else;

such happiness can't be compared to anything.

Mind is void so that it hears the rocks speak,

calling out that “nothing is worth losing your head over.

Why not stop for a while like us!

If you can't, then it's just your own hell.”

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2019/04/15
03:00 UTC

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