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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A well-covered house is not penetrated by rain (DhP 13, 14) (lemmy.world)

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Just as a poorly covered house, is penetrated by rain; so is an untrained mind, penetrated by passion.

-- DhammaPada Verse 13

Just as a well-covered house, is not penetrated by rain; so is a well-trained mind, not penetrated by passion.

-- DhammaPada Verse 14

Picture: Angkor Wat Temple Tree, Cambodia

Related Teachings:

Causes for Diverse Perceptions, Intentions, Passions, Quests (SN 14.7) - The diverse external elements of sense experience give rise to diverse perceptions, intentions, desires, passions, and quests.

All is Burning (SN 35.28) - The “all” consisting of the six interior and exterior sense bases is burning.

Tranquility and Insight (AN 2.31) - Cultivation of tranquility and insight play a part in the realization of the path.

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