Early Buddhism - Words of the Buddha

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A community dedicated to supporting awakening to the truth of enlightenment (Nibbāna) through inquiring into the teachings of the Buddha (Dhamma).

One awakens to the truth of enlightenment (aka stream entry) by:

Actively learning and reflecting,
Independently verifying (without believing) to observe the truth
Putting to practise after seeing benefits to the condition of mind.

Enlightenment is the elimination of greed, anger and delusion, dissolution of the ego and realisation of non-self.

An enlightened being would experience unconditional joy, contentment, freedom from beliefs, a high degree of concentration, and blossoming personal/professional relationships.

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Before long, this body will lie upon earth (DhP 41) (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by khushikothari22 to c/buddhadhamma

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Before long, this body, will lie upon the earth; discarded and devoid of consciousness, like a useless log.

-- DhammaPada Verse 41

Picture: Death and Life, Gustav Klimt, 1915

Related Teachings:

Conflicts cease when one has mindfulness of death (DhP 6)

Upajjhatthana Sutta: Five Subjects for Contemplation ↗️ - Reflecting on aging, sickness, death, parting from beloved, and inheriting one's actions (kamma).

The Five Unobtainable States (AN 5.48) - A wise person reflects on their nature, so they do not suffer when struck by loss.

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[–] MCHEVA4EVA 1 points 2 weeks ago

When I die I want my body to be put in the wheelie bin and put out on bin day.