going back to the suttas
“Monks, I do not say that the attainment of gnosis is all at once. Rather, the attainment of gnosis is after gradual training, gradual action, gradual practice. And how is there the attainment of gnosis after gradual training, gradual action, gradual practice? There is the case where, when conviction has arisen, one visits (a teacher). Having visited, one grows close. Having grown close, one lends ear. Having lent ear, one hears the Dhamma. Having heard the Dhamma, one remembers it. Remembering, one penetrates the meaning of the teachings. Penetrating the meaning, one comes to an agreement through pondering the teachings. There being an agreement through pondering the teachings, desire arises. When desire has arisen, one is willing. When one is willing, one contemplates. Having contemplated, one makes an exertion. Having made an exertion, one realizes with the body the ultimate truth and, having penetrated it with discernment, sees it.”
– Kīṭāgiri Sutta (MN 70)
Our group practice and study program starts with sitting meditation and followed by a study and discussion session. Guide questions are prepared as the basic flow of discussion.
Links or electronic copy of the reading materials will also be provided. Our sources are taken from translated suttas in the Pali canon and commentaries from current Dhamma teachers and Buddhist scholars.
The goal of this study session is to grasp a deeper understanding of the Buddha’s teaching so we may apply it and practice in our daily life. We are not here for the sake of argumentation.
Should we wish to ground another person’s point of view, let us do it objectively and with appropriate demeanor. Please remember, our discussion is built on respect.
Respect for a person’s experience, cultural background, and potentials to learn the Dhamma. The initiators of KM will not tolerate any personal attacks on others and will serve as moderators during discussions.
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