Dhamma Talk Video 69: Gudetama's Viraga/Dispassion
Here’s an 61-min recorded video Dhamma Talk (125MB .mp4).
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Sutta References:
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AN 5.32 - Cundī
“To whatever extent, Cundī, there are phenomena that are conditioned, the noble eightfold path is declared the foremost among them. Those who have confidence in the noble eightfold path have confidence in the foremost, and for those who have confidence in the foremost, the result is foremost.
“To whatever extent, Cundī, there are phenomena whether conditioned or unconditioned, dispassion is declared the foremost among them, that is, the crushing of pride, the removal of thirst, the uprooting of attachment, the termination of the round, the destruction of craving, dispassion, cessation, nibbāna. Those who have confidence in the Dhamma, in dispassion, have confidence in the foremost, and for those who have confidence in the foremost, the result is foremost.
Other References:
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Gudetama Freestyle ep. 13 - “On World Peace” - good example of softening strong views, and dispassion/viraga
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Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index
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