By Paramattha Dhamma Sikkhaya Foundation
Why do Nama and Rupa Come into Existence?
Why do Nama and Rupa Come into Existence?
Nama and rupa do not come into successive existence without cause. They arise
because of perceptions of external objects experienced at the present and the deeds
(kamma) done in the pa...
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What are Human, Deva and Brahma?
What are Human, Deva and Brahma?
Citta and cetasika are collectively called the mind (nama) element. The successive
coming into existence of this nama and material (rupa) element in combination is
nominally called human, Deva ...
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What is Samsara?
What is Samsara?
The world of beings is not to be mistaken as samsara. The continuous coming into
existence of (citta) and (cetasika) mind and mental factors together with (rupa) matter
in succession is called samsara in the u...
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What is meant by the Fire Element?
What is meant by the Fire Element?
The fire (element) is the burgeoning of (lobha) greed, (dosa) hatred, (mana)
conceit, (issa) envy and (macchariya) jealousy, leaving neither sympathy nor compassion
for one another. That fire...
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What is meant by the Fire Element?
Paja sabba sussayantu
Vutthahantu sumangalam
Dusentu duggatim gamim
Purentu sabbparamim
May all beings residing in their respective dwellings sleep soundly and dream
pleasure dreams! Being blessed in glory, may t...
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