On Freedom from Remorse (Avipratis āra/Avippaṭisāra): Its Place on the Well-Trodden Path from Moral Discipline to Samādhi Meditation

AbstractThe primary objective of this study is to shed light on the role and significance of freedom from remorse (avipratis āra/avippa ṭisāra) in the cultivation of Buddhist concentration (sam ādhi) meditation. The study delves into the progression fromavipratis āra/avippa ṭisāra tosam ādhi, examining how moral discipline influences an individual ’s conscience and, consequently, meditation. We commence by examining the well-established path of cultivation leading towardsam ādhi. A comprehensive study was undertaken to understand the termavipratis āra/avippa ṭisāra, its significance for Buddhist meditation, the context in which it originated, and the various English translations that have been provided for it. Furthermore, a comparison is made betweenavipratis āra/avippa ṭisāra and a seemingly synonymous term,kauk ṛtya/kukkucca, with areas being sought where one or the other tends to be (or is exclusively) used within the discourse about Buddhist ethics and meditation. From various Buddhist scriptures, it is suggested that a morally disciplined individual typically progresses through a series of states, starting with freedom from remorse and potentially leading to concentration (sam ādhi).Avipratis āra/avippa ṭisāra is pivotal in fostering positive meditative states, serving as a catalyst that propels individuals from negative emotions to wholesome ones on the Buddhist path. By contrast, bothvipratis āra/vippa ṭisāra andkauk ṛtya/kukkucca are...
Source: Mindfulness - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research