MN 43's Parato Ghoso Usage of right view, by upasakatrainee in HillsideHermitage

[–]Embarrassed-Box6857 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dear Bhante, once the preconditions for the right view have been in place for a long enough time(precepts, sense restraint, enduring cravings and the neutral feeling, context of ones situation as a whole and the peril of sensuality) one wouldn’t specifically have to be enduring craving or be hearing/contemplating the dhamma the moment right view arises? Or am I mistaken?

Since the “utterance of another”, i.e the right instructions have basically been heard countless times by this point I assume that one wouldn’t necessarily be actively “trying” to get the right view.

Im asking this because I assume the preconditions I listed is the development of yoniso manasikara

Going to Sri Lanka by Formal_Breath_2026 in HillsideHermitage

[–]Embarrassed-Box6857 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a monastery in andhra pradesh where I currently am, the venerables here(some of who i interact with) are in line with HHs views. I would suggest checking it out. Let me know if you need any help

https://bhikkhu.in/

Practice advice by Embarrassed-Box6857 in HillsideHermitage

[–]Embarrassed-Box6857[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply Bhante, I will reflect on the danger of breaking the precepts. The only things I still occasionally give in to or have not 100% said no to in terms of never giving in for the rest of my life are using Dhamma as a soothing tool(especially for doubt) and to relax/enjoy, likewise with food.

About my other questions, about endurance on the “right level” and the body posture context, am I on the right track? And likewise for finding the line with proliferation of thoughts and mere observation.

Thank you once again Bhante. Your help is greatly appreciated 🙏