The Teachings of Ajahn Suchart.
25 July 2024
Question from Myanmar: “How can I attain sotāpanna?”
Than Ajahn: “You have to get rid of the fetters. There are three fetters you have to get rid of: sakkāyadiṭṭhi – wrong view of the body and the five khandhas; your doubt in the Buddha, Dhamma and the Saṅgha; and your attachment to rituals. These are the three fetters that a sotāpanna needs to eliminate. In order to do these, you need to have sīla, samādhi and paññā.
Paññā means that you see the body, the five khandhas, as aniccaṁ, dukkhaṁ, anattā.
Once you’ve seen this and have seen the Four Noble Truths, then you will have the eye of the Dhamma. You see the Dhamma. Those who see the Dhamma, see the Buddha. Then, you’ll have no doubt in the Buddha, Dhamma and Saṅgha. The Saṅgha is you who see the Buddha and the Dhamma.
You’ll also see that your suffering arises from your attachment to your cravings or your desires. Performing any kinds of rituals cannot get rid of your suffering. So, once you know the cause of your suffering, which is your craving or your desire, you don’t perform any more rituals. All you need to do when you are not happy is to get rid of your cravings or your desires.”
“Dhamma in English, Q&A session, Aug 15, 2018.”
By Ajahn Suchart Abhijāto
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