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Relationship between sampajanna definitions in SN 47.2 and SN 47.35
What is the relationship between the definitions of *sampajañña* (clear comprehension) in SN 47.2 and SN 47.35? From [SN 47.35][2] (translated by Bodhi): > “And how, bhikkhus, does a bhikkhu exercise clear comprehension? Here, > bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu feelings are understood as they arise...
What is the relationship between the definitions of *sampajañña* (clear comprehension) in SN 47.2 and SN 47.35?
From SN 47.35 (translated by Bodhi):
> “And how, bhikkhus, does a bhikkhu exercise clear comprehension? Here,
> bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu feelings are understood as they arise,
> understood as they remain present, understood as they pass away.
> Thoughts are understood as they arise, understood as they remain
> present, understood as they pass away. Perceptions are understood as
> they arise, understood as they remain present, understood as they pass
> away. It is in this way, bhikkhus, that a bhikkhu exercises clear
> comprehension.
From SN 47.2 (translated by Bodhi):
> “And how, bhikkhus, does a bhikkhu exercise clear comprehension? Here,
> bhikkhus, a bhikkhu is one who acts with clear comprehension when
> going forward and returning; when looking ahead and looking aside;
> when drawing in and extending the limbs; when wearing his robes and
> carrying his outer robe and bowl; when eating, drinking, chewing his
> food, and tasting; when defecating and urinating; when walking,
> standing, sitting, falling asleep, waking up, speaking, and keeping
> silent. It is in such a way that a bhikkhu exercises clear
> comprehension.
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What are the canonical definitions of vitarka-vicara in the Tripitaka or related literature
The quote below defines [Vitarka-vicara][1] as: - Ardency (atappa) + mindfulness (sati) => combines to make vitakka - Ardency (atappa) + alertness (sampajañña) => combines to make vicara > As Ajaan Lee, my teacher’s teacher, once noted, mindfulness combined with ardency turns into the conc...
The quote below defines Vitarka-vicara as:
- Ardency (atappa) + mindfulness (sati) => combines to make vitakka
- Ardency (atappa) + alertness (sampajañña) => combines to make vicara
> As Ajaan Lee, my teacher’s teacher, once noted, mindfulness combined with ardency turns into the concentration factor called vitakka, or directed thought, where you keep your thoughts consistently focused on one object, such as the breath. Alertness combined with ardency turns into another concentration factor: vicāra, or evaluation
Head & Heart Together, by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu, Chapter: Mindfulness Defined
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What are the Tipitaka, commentary, sub commentary sources, including primary, secondary or tertiary source with citations, which defines Vitarka-vicara as such?
Are there other definitions of Vitarka-vicara from Tipitaka, commentaries, sub commentaries, including primary, secondary or tertiary source with citations?
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What are the canonical definitions of common terms used in the context of satipaṭṭhāna from the Tripitaka or related literature
What are the canonical definitions of the following words (sati, sampajañña, appamada, atappa, manasikara, satipaṭṭhāna) from the Tipitaka, commentaries, sub commentaries, including primary, secondary or tertiary source with citations: [![Samprajaña, apramāda and atappa][1]][1] Image...
What are the canonical definitions of the following words (sati, sampajañña, appamada, atappa, manasikara, satipaṭṭhāna) from the Tipitaka, commentaries, sub commentaries, including primary, secondary or tertiary source with citations:
Image source: Sati (Buddhism)
Image source: Sati (Buddhism)
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Difference between sati and sampajanna
What is the difference between *sati* (mindfulness) and *sampajañña* (awareness, clear comprehension)? Please provide examples.
What is the difference between *sati* (mindfulness) and *sampajañña* (awareness, clear comprehension)?
Please provide examples.
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