Norman 82. “See the body, Nanda, diseased, impure, rotten. Devote the mind, intent and well concentrated, to contemplation of the unpleasant. 83. “As this is, so is that; as that is, so is this. It gives out a rotten evil smell, it is what fools delight in.” 84. Looking at it in this way, not… Continue reading 05.04 Nandā Therī [Sundarīnandā] (82.86)
Tag: Removal of Enlightenment
Many of the Therīs in the Pali verses end by declaring their enlightenment in some way. In these suttas, all trace of their enlightenment has been removed.
05.01 A certain unknown bhikkhunī (67-71)
Norman 67. It is twenty-five years since I went forth. Not even for the duration of a snap of the fingers have I obtained stilling of the mind. 68. Not obtaining peace of mind, drenched with desire for sensual pleasures, holding out my arms, crying out, I entered the vihāra. 69. I went up to… Continue reading 05.01 A certain unknown bhikkhunī (67-71)
04.01 Bhaddā Kāpilānī (63-66)
Weingast’s title is “Bhadda Kapilani ~ Red Hair” The Essay From Lioness Roars to Purrs – A Review of The First Free Women by Matty Weingast begins with an analysis of these verses. Norman 63. Kassapa, the son, the heir of the Buddha, well concentrated, who knows his former habitation and sees heaven and hell,… Continue reading 04.01 Bhaddā Kāpilānī (63-66)
03.05 Ubbirī Therī (51-53)
Note: The commentary makes it clear that the daughters all belong to Ubbirī. And it is not just some voice, but the Buddha: “…’Burnt in this cemetery are some 84,000 of thy daughters. For which of them dost thou weep?’ …” Norman 51. Mother, you cry out “O Jīvā” in the wood; understand yourself, Ubbirī.… Continue reading 03.05 Ubbirī Therī (51-53)
02.05 Cittā Therī [Chitta (sic.)] (27-28)
Norman 27. Although I am thin, sick, and very weak, I go along leaning on a stick, having climbed the mountain. 28. I threw down my outer robe and turned my bowl upside down; I propped myself against a rock, tearing asunder the mass of darkness [of ignorance]. Weingast Somehow I kept climbing— though tired,… Continue reading 02.05 Cittā Therī [Chitta (sic.)] (27-28)