# \#vipassana

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## [The temporal "size" and divisibility of discrete citta and rūpa moments](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/the-temporal-size-and-divisibility-of-discrete-citta-and-rupa-moments/2450)

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**Author:** [@Paulo](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Paulo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/the-temporal-size-and-divisibility-of-discrete-citta-and-rupa-moments/2450 "2026-06-03T08:33:02Z")

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The “Size” of a Single Citta: Does a present moment of citta possess a specific, minimal temporal size or duration? Divisibility of this Size: Assuming it has this minimal temporal size, is a single moment strictly i…

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## [Integrating Buddho Recitation with Vipassanā Practice or Technical Inquiry: Buddho Recitation as a Vehicle for Vipassanā](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/integrating-buddho-recitation-with-vipassana-practice-or-technical-inquiry-buddho-recitation-as-a-vehicle-for-vipassana/2297)

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**Author:** [@Paulo](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Paulo)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 4:48am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/integrating-buddho-recitation-with-vipassana-practice-or-technical-inquiry-buddho-recitation-as-a-vehicle-for-vipassana/2297 "2026-04-14T04:48:03Z")

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My current meditation is Buddho recitation. I am seeking to understand how to use Buddho recitation as a vipassana practice aligned with Abhidhamma. That is, how can one apply Buddho recitation as a formal practice of vi…

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## [Lectures by Sayadaw U Sīlānanda based on Abhidhammattha Sangaha](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/lectures-by-sayadaw-u-silananda-based-on-abhidhammattha-sangaha/1815)

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**Author:** [@renaldo](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/renaldo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 6:35am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/lectures-by-sayadaw-u-silananda-based-on-abhidhammattha-sangaha/1815 "2025-05-01T06:35:28Z")

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The following are a series of lectures on the Abhidhammattha Sangaha by the Venerable Sayadaw U Sīlānanda: Abhidhamma Lectures - Introduction: https://archive.org/details/01Abhid7 Abhidhamma Lectures - Chapter 1: htt…

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## [The founding and refounding of Wat Bonamron](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/the-founding-and-refounding-of-wat-bonamron/1789)

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**Author:** [@renaldo](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/renaldo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/the-founding-and-refounding-of-wat-bonamron/1789 "2025-04-24T14:25:31Z")

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Wat Bonamron is a meditation temple located just outside the city of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. It has been a sanctuary for vipassanā meditation since 1975. It houses monastics and mai chee nuns and attracts thou…

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## [The elements as great deceivers](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/the-elements-as-great-deceivers/1791)

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**Author:** [@renaldo](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/renaldo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/the-elements-as-great-deceivers/1791 "2025-04-16T20:25:42Z")

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The four great elements are also the great deceivers: The Saṅgaha states: “Matter is twofold, namely: the four great essentials, and material phenomena derived from the four great essentials.”53 The Saṅgaha then lists …

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## [The connection between the impermanence of formations and the characteristic of dukkha](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/the-connection-between-the-impermanence-of-formations-and-the-characteristic-of-dukkha/1556)

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**Author:** [@Nikolay\_Gnatyuk](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Nikolay_Gnatyuk)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 2:06am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/the-connection-between-the-impermanence-of-formations-and-the-characteristic-of-dukkha/1556 "2024-12-26T02:06:09Z")

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The Buddha taught in the Silavantana Sutta that even an Arahant should contemplate the suffering of the five aggregates from time to time. In another sutta it is said that having reached the 3rd arupa-sphere, a monk cont…

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## [Bhāvanā — The Art of The Mind - Samatha Vipassana](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/bhavana-the-art-of-the-mind-samatha-vipassana/1537)

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**Author:** [@Kotobus](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Kotobus)\
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**Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 9:50am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/bhavana-the-art-of-the-mind-samatha-vipassana/1537 "2024-11-13T09:50:25Z")

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Dear friends! We are delighted to announce that the book by Venerable Rakwane Gnanaseeha, “Bhāvanā — The Art of Mind,” has been published! This book is a gift of Dhamma, and you can download it for free from the monast…

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## [What is Arammana Ghana?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/what-is-arammana-ghana/1277)

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**Author:** [@ekocare](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/ekocare)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 6:26am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/what-is-arammana-ghana/1277 "2024-07-03T06:26:21Z")

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Recently I read multiple opinions about the meaning of Arammanaghana. Does anyone of you know what it is clearly? There are four ghanas (compactnesses) namely Santati ghana, Samuha ghana, Kicca ghana and Arammana ghana;…

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## [Kalapas and akasa known during vipassana nana](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/kalapas-and-akasa-known-during-vipassana-nana/1072)

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**Author:** [@bksubhuti](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/bksubhuti)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 10:51am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/kalapas-and-akasa-known-during-vipassana-nana/1072 "2024-01-01T10:51:53Z")

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Recording of discussion with Sujin Boriharnwanaket (2018) https://www.dhammastudygroup.org/audio/2018-09-tw/2018-09-10-am.mp3 from about 49 minutes Ajarn Sujin: So, akasa in between groups, see? So, when the experienc…

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## [In the suttas, the term "Vipassanā" is most often expressed with the phrase: \*X yathābhūtaṁ sammappaññāya daṭṭhabbaṁ\*](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/in-the-suttas-the-term-vipassana-is-most-often-expressed-with-the-phrase-x-yathabhuta-sammappannaya-da-habba/531)

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**Author:** [@ekocare](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/ekocare)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/in-the-suttas-the-term-vipassana-is-most-often-expressed-with-the-phrase-x-yathabhuta-sammappannaya-da-habba/531 "2022-10-20T03:22:08Z")

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This is a comment from Ven. Dhammanado to someone who tried to despise Vipassana using a biased analysis. I don’t think much can be inferred from that, for in the suttas vipassanā is most often expressed not with the w…

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## [Was Dependent-arising not taught to Ariyas?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/was-dependent-arising-not-taught-to-ariyas/203)

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**Author:** [@ekocare](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/ekocare)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 11:30am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/was-dependent-arising-not-taught-to-ariyas/203 "2022-04-28T11:30:00Z")

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I saw one comment in another forum which saying, Was the dependent arising taught to an Arya ? No. It was first taught to the five ascetics, they were Non-arya then. Since an Arya has already seen the Dhamma, he only n…
