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The Five Spiritual Faculties: Balance, Imbalance, and the Path to Clarity
Key Takeaways 1. Introduction Buddhist practice is often described as a path of balance. This is not a vague ideal of moderation, but a precise psychological discipline. The mind has several wholesome capacities that must be developed, yet each capacity can become distorted if it is over-emphasised or neglected. The early Buddhist discourses identify five…
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The Seven Stages of Purification: A Theravāda Framework for Mental Cultivation
Key Takeaways 1. Introduction In contemporary discussions of Buddhist practice, mental cultivation is sometimes presented as a form of therapy or personal development. While these framings may have practical value, they can obscure the traditional purpose of Buddhist practice: liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth. The Seven Stages of Purification [Satta Visuddhi] represent…