Advayavada Study Plan - week 9 (samyak-karmanta)

Friends,

In Advayavada Buddhism, the Noble Eightfold Path is interpreted dynamically as an ongoing and autonomous, non-prescriptive, investigative and creative process of progressive insight reflecting in human terms overall existence advancing over time.

The Noble Eightfold Path in Advayavada Buddhism is fully personalized: it is firmly based on what we increasingly know about ourselves and our world, and trusting our own intentions, feelings and conscience.

Adherence to the familiar Five Precepts (not to kill, not to steal, sexual restraint, not to lie, and avoidance of alcohol and drugs) and a well-considered understanding of the Four Signs of Being and the Buddha's Four Noble Truths as explained in this recurring plan suffice to start off on the Path at any time.

Nirvana means, in Advayavada Buddhism, the total extinction of existential suffering (duhkha, dukkha) by becoming one with the universal process of change and progress beyond the atavistic constraints of our failing society.

The Path or Middle Way we follow to this end is (1) that of our very best (samyak, samma) comprehension or insight followed by (2) our very best resolution or determination, (3) our very best enunciation or definition of our intention, (4) our very best disposition or attitude, (5) our very best implementation or realization, (6) our very best effort or commitment, (7) our very best observation, reflection or evaluation and self-correction, and (8) our very best meditation or concentration towards an increasingly real experience of samadhi, which brings us to (1) a yet better comprehension or insight, and so forth.

By following the Noble Eightfold Path in this way you get in tune with wondrous overall existence advancing over time; old mistakes are left behind; sorrow, doubt and remorse immediately start disappearing; and your life at once gathers new impetus.

(week 8) Last week's ASP subject was the Third Step on the Noble Eightfold Path as we understand it: our very best (samyak, samma) enunciation or definition of our intention in words, preferably in writing, in order to objectify it, to be able to evaluate our efforts properly.

(week 9) This week's ASP subject is therefore the Fourth Step on the Noble Eightfold Path: our very best (samyak, samma) disposition, frame of mind or attitude to carry out our intention to the very best of our ability.

(week 10) Next week's ASP subject will be the Fifth Step on the Noble Eightfold Path: our very best (samyak, samma) implementation, realization or putting into practice of our intention.

The purpose of this Advayavada Study Plan is that we study (and debate in the group, family circle and/or with good friends) the meaning and implications of the recurring weekly subject, particularly in the context of whatever we ourselves are presently doing or are concerned with, or about, such as our health, relationships, work, study, and our place and responsibilities in the family, group, sangha, society at large, etc.

Tip: Write down this week's subject ("best attitude!") in your pocket diary!

John Willemsens,
Advayavada Foundation.
http://www.euronet.nl/~advaya/index.htm#plan

Advayavada Study Plan - week 8 (samyag-vac)

Friends,

In Advayavada Buddhism, the Noble Eightfold Path is interpreted dynamically as an ongoing and autonomous, non-prescriptive, investigative and creative process of progressive insight reflecting in human terms overall existence advancing over time.

The Noble Eightfold Path in Advayavada Buddhism is fully personalized: it is firmly based on what we increasingly know about ourselves and our world, and trusting our own intentions, feelings and conscience.

Adherence to the familiar Five Precepts (not to kill, not to steal, sexual restraint, not to lie, and avoidance of alcohol and drugs) and a well-considered understanding of the Four Signs of Being and the Buddha's Four Noble Truths as explained in this recurring plan suffice to start off on the Path at any time.

Nirvana means, in Advayavada Buddhism, the total extinction of existential suffering (duhkha, dukkha) by becoming one with the universal process of change and progress beyond the atavistic constraints of our failing society.

The Path or Middle Way we follow to this end is (1) that of our very best (samyak, samma) comprehension or insight followed by (2) our very best resolution or determination, (3) our very best enunciation or definition of our intention, (4) our very best disposition or attitude, (5) our very best implementation or realization, (6) our very best effort or commitment, (7) our very best observation, reflection or evaluation and self-correction, and (8) our very best meditation or concentration towards an increasingly real experience of samadhi, which brings us to (1) a yet better comprehension or insight, and so forth.

By following the Noble Eightfold Path in this way you get in tune with wondrous overall existence advancing over time; old mistakes are left behind; sorrow, doubt and remorse immediately start disappearing; and your life at once gathers new impetus.

(week 7) Last week's ASP subject was the Second Step on the Noble Eightfold Path: our very best (samyak, samma) resolution or determination for the better in view of our personal situation at this time.

(week 8) This week's ASP subject is therefore the Third Step on the Noble Eightfold Path as we understand it: our very best (samyak, samma) enunciation or definition of our intention in words, preferably in writing, in order to objectify it, to be able to evaluate our efforts properly.

(week 9) Next week's ASP will be the Fourth Step on the Noble Eightfold Path: our very best (samyak, samma) disposition, frame of mind or attitude to carry out our intention to the very best of our ability.

The purpose of this Advayavada Study Plan is that we study (and debate in the group, family circle and/or with good friends) the meaning and implications of the recurring weekly subject, particularly in the context of whatever we ourselves are presently doing or are concerned with, or about, such as our health, relationships, work, study, and our place and responsibilities in the family, group, sangha, society at large, etc.

Tip: Write down this week's subject ("put plan into words.") in your pocket diary!

John Willemsens,
Advayavada Foundation.
http://www.euronet.nl/~advaya/index.htm#plan

Advayavada Study Plan - week 7 (samyak-samkalpa)

Friends,

In Advayavada Buddhism, the Noble Eightfold Path is interpreted dynamically as an ongoing and autonomous, non-prescriptive, investigative and creative process of progressive insight reflecting in human terms overall existence advancing over time.

The Noble Eightfold Path in Advayavada Buddhism is fully personalized: it is firmly based on what we increasingly know about ourselves and our world, and trusting our own intentions, feelings and conscience.

Adherence to the familiar Five Precepts (not to kill, not to steal, sexual restraint, not to lie, and avoidance of alcohol and drugs) and a well-considered understanding of the Four Signs of Being and the Buddha's Four Noble Truths as explained in this recurring plan suffice to start off on the Path at any time.

Nirvana means, in Advayavada Buddhism, the total extinction of existential suffering (duhkha, dukkha) by becoming one with the universal process of change and progress beyond the atavistic constraints of our failing society.

The Path or Middle Way we follow to this end is (1) that of our very best (samyak, samma) comprehension or insight followed by (2) our very best resolution or determination, (3) our very best enunciation or definition of our intention, (4) our very best disposition or attitude, (5) our very best implementation or realization, (6) our very best effort or commitment, (7) our very best observation, reflection or evaluation and self-correction, and (8) our very best meditation or concentration towards an increasingly real experience of samadhi, which brings us to (1) a yet better comprehension or insight, and so forth.

By following the Noble Eightfold Path in this way you get in tune with wondrous overall existence advancing over time; old mistakes are left behind; sorrow, doubt and remorse immediately start disappearing; and your life at once gathers new impetus.

(week 6) Last week's ASP subject was the First Step on the Noble Eightfold Path: our very best (samyak, samma) comprehension of or insight into our own life at the present moment in time - in other words, what is, honestly, my personal situation right now?

(week 7) This week's ASP subject is therefore the Second Step on the Noble Eightfold Path: our very best (samyak, samma) resolution or determination for the better in view of our personal situation at this time.

(week 8) Next week's ASP subject will be the Third Step on the Noble Eightfold Path: our very best (samyak, samma) enunciation or definition of our intention adequately in words, preferably in writing, in order to objectify it to evaluate our efforts properly.

The purpose of this Advayavada Study Plan is that we study (and debate in the group, family circle and/or with good friends) the meaning and implications of the recurring weekly subject, particularly in the context of whatever we ourselves are presently doing or are concerned with, or about, such as our health, relationships, work, study, and our place and responsibilities in the family, group, sangha, society at large, etc.

Tip: Write down this week's subject ("take best possible decision") in your pocket diary!

John Willemsens,
Advayavada Foundation.
http://www.euronet.nl/~advaya/index.htm#plan

Advayavada Study Plan - week 6 (samyag-dristi)

Friends,

In Advayavada Buddhism, the Noble Eightfold Path is interpreted dynamically as an ongoing and autonomous, non-prescriptive, investigative and creative process of progressive insight reflecting in human terms overall existence advancing over time.

The Noble Eightfold Path in Advayavada Buddhism is fully personalized: it is firmly based on what we increasingly know about ourselves and our world, and trusting our own intentions, feelings and conscience.

Adherence to the familiar Five Precepts (not to kill, not to steal, sexual restraint, not to lie, and avoidance of alcohol and drugs) and a well-considered understanding of the Four Signs of Being and the Buddha's Four Noble Truths as explained in this recurring plan suffice to start off on the Path at any time.

Nirvana means, in Advayavada Buddhism, the total extinction of existential suffering (duhkha, dukkha) by becoming one with the universal process of change and progress beyond the atavistic constraints of our failing society.

The Path or Middle Way we follow to this end is (1) that of our very best (samyak, samma) comprehension or insight followed by (2) our very best resolution or determination, (3) our very best enunciation or definition of our intention, (4) our very best disposition or attitude, (5) our very best implementation or realization, (6) our very best effort or commitment, (7) our very best observation, reflection or evaluation and self-correction, and (8) our very best meditation or concentration towards an increasingly real experience of samadhi, which brings us to (1) a yet better comprehension or insight, and so forth.

By following the Noble Eightfold Path in this way you get in tune with wondrous overall existence advancing over time; old mistakes are left behind; sorrow, doubt and remorse immediately start disappearing; and your life at once gathers new impetus.

(week 5) Last week's (preliminary) ASP subjects were the Fourth Noble Truth, i.e. the Noble Eightfold Path to eliminate ignorance and craving, and the Fourth Sign of Being (fact of life), i.e. Progress, the universal process of change and progress we must instead seek to adhere to.

(week 6) This week's ASP subject is again the important First Step on the Noble Eightfold Path: our very best (samyak, samma) comprehension of or insight into our own life at the present moment in time - in other words, what is, honestly, my personal situation right now?

(week 7) Next week's ASP subject will be the Second Step on the Noble Eightfold Path: our very best (samyak, samma) resolution or determination in view of our personal situation at this time.

The purpose of this Advayavada Study Plan is that we study (and debate in the group, family circle and/or with good friends) the meaning and implications of the recurring weekly subject, particularly in the context of whatever we ourselves are presently doing or are concerned with, or about, such as our health, relationships, work, study, and our place and responsibilities in the family, group, sangha, society at large, etc.

Tip: Write down this week's subject ("what is my situation right now?") in your pocket diary!

John Willemsens,
Advayavada Foundation.
http://www.euronet.nl/~advaya/index.htm#plan