DiscoverSNSN 35–44SN 35SN 35.56

The Buddha teaches on the six sense bases regarding giving up defilements, guiding disciples toward discernment of sense experience and release from clinging.

SN 35.56 Giving Up Defilements

“Kathaṁ nu kho, bhante, jānato, kathaṁ passato āsavā pahīyantī”ti …pe….

Catutthaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Kathaṁ nu kho, bhante, jānato, kathaṁ passato āsavā pahīyantī”ti …pe….

“Sir, how does one know and see so that the defilements are given up?” …

Catutthaṁ.

Topics & Qualities:

Giving

Giving

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☀️ bright quality

The act of generosity, sharing, or offering to others without expecting anything in return. Giving is considered a foundational virtue in Buddhist practice, fostering selflessness and compassion.

Also known as: generosity, charity, donation, almsgiving, donating, philanthropy, providing with, gift with
Pāli: dāna
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Giving up

Giving up

☀️ bright quality

The mental quality of renunciation and release from attachment. It delights in simplicity and freedom rather than in sensual pleasure. Giving up is not loss but the joyful abandoning of burden, opening the way to peace and insight.

Also known as: renunciation, relinquishment, letting go, abandonment
Pāli: nekkhamma
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