The five aggregates (skandhas)

we are made up of The five aggregates (skandhas) are

Form (rupa) .......is made up of


earth
water
fire
wind

Feeling (vedana) is one of


pleasant,
unpleasant
neutral

Feelings arise when there is contact between the six internal organs and the six external objects.

Internal Organ External Object
Eye Sight
Ear Sound
Nose Odor
Tongue Taste
Body Touch
Mind Mental Object





Perception (samjna) a is related to the six external objects

Volition (samskara) is the response of the will to the six external objects

Consciousness (vijnana) grasps the characteristics of the six external objects


Visual consciousness
Auditory consciousness
Olfactory consciousness
Gustatory consciousness
Tactile consciousness
Mental consciousness

Essential Of Buddhism

Essentials of Buddhism

Four Noble Truths

1. Suffering exists
2. Suffering arises from attachment to desires
3. Suffering ceases when attachment to desire ceases
4. Freedom from suffering is possible by practicing the Eightfold Path


Noble Eightfold Path

Three Qualities Eightfold Path

Wisdom (panna) Right View
Right Thought
Morality (sila) Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Meditation (samadhi) Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Right Contemplation





Three Characteristics of Existence


1. Transiency (anicca)
2. Sorrow (dukkha)
3. Selflessness (anatta)

Hindrances

1. Sensuous lust
2. Aversion and ill will
3. Sloth and torpor
4. Restlessness and worry
5. Sceptical doubt

Factors of Enlightenment


1. Mindfulness
2. Investigation
3. Energy
4. Rapture
5. Tranquillity
6. Concentration
7. Equanimity