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PREFACE

Sabbadanam Dhammadanam Jinati

Sabbarasam Dhammaraso Jinati

Natthi Santi Paraman Sukham.

The gift of Dhamma exceeds all other gifts.

The flavour of Dhamrna exceeds all other flavours.

There is no happiness to compare with that which comes from a peaceful mind.

            This Handbook for the Practice of Dhamma, is a brief exposition of those things which one needs to know in order to practise Dhamma in the right way. If one wishes to study the things which are discussed in it, in greater detail, one should turn to other books which deal more fully with these topics.

           This book has been kept brief for those who have insufficient time to study more fully, for it is not necessary for one who is genuinely practising Dhamma to read many volumes. Those who are contented and satisfied with a little understand­ing of Dhamma need not read as far as those who strive for greater gains.

             This book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the Sensual Realm (Kãmãvacara-Bhũmi); the latter part (the remaining chapters) dealing with the Form Realm (Rũpĩivacara-Bhumi), the Formless Realm (Arupãvacara-Bhũmi) and the Transcendental Realm (Lokuttara-Bhũmi). This enables those who follow the Ruddha’s teachings to decide which of these realms he wishes to attain. If one is satisfied with the Sensual Realm, then one should look at the first part of the book and follow the practices which are described therein. If one prefers to attain the Form Realms, the Formless Realms or the Transcendental Realm, one should turn to the latter part of the book and practise the methods suggested in this part.

            The author begs you to forgive any mistakes which may be found in this book.

CONTENTS

Basic Principles

PART I.

Chapter 1. DISTRIBUTION OF THE THREE REALMS OF EXISTENCE AND THE FOUR REALMS OF MIND

Chapter 2. THE SENSUAL REALM

The four Classes of Human Beings

Social Behaviour which accords with Dhamma

The Road to Ruin which one should avoid

The Virtues of being a Lay Devotee (Upàsìkã and Upãsaka) The Good Realm of Sense Desires (Kãmãvacara Kusala)

Objects of the Citta at the Time of Death

Samadhi in the Sensual Realm (Kũmãvacam)

Actions give rise to Results in accordance with the four Kammas

The Birth of Beings is like Trading

A Fourfold Teaching of Dhamma

The Sorrow of this World

Chapter 3. THE FORM REALM (Rupavacara Bhumi)

The five Hindrances are like diseases arising in the Heart

PART II.

Chapter 4. EXPLANATION OF THE FIRST STAGE (IN WHICH ONE SCRUTINIZES THE HEART BASE)

The Sense Doors and the States Free of Doors

Objects of the 84 Types of Citta      

Chapter 5. EXPLANATION OF THE SECOND STAGE     

Training the Citta in Samãdhi

Combating Mãra during Samãdhỉ practice

One who has conquered the Senses and is proficient in entering Jhana

The Identifying Mark of Second Jhana

Symbol (Nimitta) which arises in Samãdhi

Mara follows in accordance with one’s actions

Chapter 6. PROCESS OF APPERCEPTION IN THE APPAINMENT OF ABSORPTION (Appana-Javana-Vithi)

Chapter 7. ATTAINING THE FORMLESS REAIM

Elements of the Citta and the Bases on which the Citta depends

Summary of Stages One and Two   

Chapter 8. EXPLANATION OF THE THIRD STAGE

The Citta attains freedom from the three Realms of Becoming

Chapter 9. EXPLANATION OF THE FOURTH STAGE     

Root causes which give rise to the Formations (Sankhara)

Heart Base compared with a cinema screen

The method of withdrawing from Feeling

Chapter 10. EXPLANATION OF THE FIFTH STAGE

The method of letting go of the five Aggregates

Letting go of the four Graspings

Chapter 11. EXPLANATION OF THE SIXTH STAGE

The things which hide Wisdom

What hides the Three Characteristics (Ti-Lakkhana)?

Things on which one ought to reflect, and those on which one ought not to reflect      

The Aggregates as Oneself, and the Aggregates correctly understood

Establishing the “Understanding of Arising and Falling

Explanation of the Four Noble Truths

Chapter 12. EXPLANATION OF THE SEVENTH STAGE-THOSE WHO DO NOT RELAPSE

Which Defilements are partly overcome and which are com­pletely overcome in each of the Ariyan Paths

The Noble Disciple and the Ordinary Person have Faith in the Three-Jewels in different ways

PART III.

Chapter 13. SHORT APHORISMS

Chapter 14. CONCLUSION 1 SUMMING UP

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