Dhamma Now 2
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Description
This book comprises a collection of summaries and discussions focused on the understanding of reality as taught by the Buddha, specifically within the Theravāda tradition. The text explores various aspects of Dhamma in daily life, drawing from Zoom discussions with Ajahn Sujin Boriharnwanaket and supported by quotes from Buddhist scriptures. Key themes include the impermanence and non-self nature of all phenomena (anicca and anattā), the importance of right understanding (paññā) over conventional ideas of self or practice, and the subtle workings of consciousness (citta) and mental factors (cetasikas) in shaping experience and perpetuating suffering (dukkha) through attachment and ignorance. The book’s purpose is to assist readers in developing this understanding to gradually eradicate defilements and progress towards enlightenment.
Table of Contents
Helping Others; Path to Enlightenment; Vegetarian; Suicide of Monks; What is Practice?; Accumulations; Appears Well; The Seed and Fertiliser for the Path; Letting Go; Breath; Unknown Defilements; Khandha and Upadana khandha; Nothing, Something, Nothing; The Point of Understanding; A Moment; Protection; A Certain Person; The Simple Life; Trapped by the idea of Self; Conceit; The Signs & Details of Realities; How to Cultivate the Way; Metta to the Dead? The Truth is always the Truth; Thira Sanna (Firm Remembrance); Pariyatti Understanding; Understanding the Nimitta (signs); Inner and Outer Realities; Don’t Rush to Understand More! Saddha makes Clear and Clean; Foot of the World; Deep; The Good Guy; What is Hidden?; Tears; Illumination of the Truth; Dukkha; Clear Understanding; The Masterpiece; The Result of Kamma ; The End of Samsara; The 3 Gocaras (1); Ayuhana; The 3 Gocaras (2); Anger; Passing Away; Wrong Practice; Citta is Pandara (pure); The Abhidhamma is Now; Falling Down; Kamma and Birth; Fire! (1); Fire! (2); Kusala and Akusala Sıla; Troubles in the World; Forgetfulness; Calm; Sakkaya Ditthi; The Drunken Driver; The Body; Relax, it’s Gone! Glossary
Keywords abhidhamma; buddhism; mindfulness; meditation; vipassana; insight
Language English
Edition First edition
ISBN Complete: 9781897633533
Publication Date: 31st July 2025
Page Count: 116
Book type Paperback
Thema Subject Category: QRFB1
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United Kingdom 10 GBP;
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About the author
Name: Procter-Abbott, Sarah Role: Author
Biography
Sarah Procter Abbott has been studying and sharing the Buddha’s teachings as preserved in the Theravadin (or Pali language) tradition for over 45 years, under the continuous guidance of the Thai Buddhist teacher Ajahn Sujin Boriharnwanaket. During this time she helped share the Dhamma in England, Hong Kong, Australia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Sri Lanka and other countries. For the past 20 years she and her husband Jonothan have hosted an internet Buddhist discussion group, Dhamma Study Group. It currently has 1000 members and an archive of 170,000 messages. Sarah and Jonothan lived in Hong Kong for 40 years, until moving to Sydney recently. Sarah worked as a psychologist and teacher. Prior Work:
For the past 20 years she and her husband Jonothan have hosted an internet Buddhist discussion group, Dhamma Study Group. It currently has 1000 members and an archive of 170,000 messages.
Location: Sidney, Australia