Paticca Samuppada

1. Paticca Samuppada Prepared by T Y Lee www.justbegood.net

2. Paticca Samuppada naya Introduction Paticca Samuppada naya, or the Law of Dependent Origination, is one of the most important teachings of the Buddha as it is fundamental to the Dhamma. On the night of His Enlightenment, the Buddha is recorded to have said : One who sees Dependent Origination, sees the Dhamma.One who sees the Dhamma, sees Dependent Origination.

3. Paticca Samuppada naya Introduction Paticca Samuppada naya, or the Law of Dependent Origination, is one of the most important teachings of the Buddha as it is fundamental to the Dhamma. On the night of His Enlightenment, the Buddha is recorded to have said : One who sees Dependent Origination, sees the Dhamma.One who sees the Dhamma, sees Dependent Origination.

4. Paticca Samuppada naya At the end of the first week after his enlightenment, the Buddha in the first watch of the night, reflected on the 12 Links of Paticca Samuppada in direct order thus : “When this cause exists, this effect is; With the arising of this cause, this effect arises.” “Thus does this whole mass of suffering originate.”

5. Paticca Samuppada naya At the end of the first week after his enlightenment, the Buddha in the first watch of the night, reflected on the 12 Links of Paticca Samuppada in direct order thus : “When this cause exists, this effect is; With the arising of this cause, this effect arises.” “Thus does this whole mass of suffering originate.”

6. Paticca Samuppada naya At the end of the first week after his enlightenment, the Buddha in the first watch of the night, reflected on the 12 Links of Paticca Samuppada in direct order thus : “When this cause exists, this effect is; With the arising of this cause, this effect arises.” “Thus does this whole mass of suffering originate.”

7. Paticca Samuppada naya At the end of the first week after his enlightenment, the Buddha in the first watch of the night, reflected on the 12 Links of Paticca Samuppada in direct order thus : “When this cause exists, this effect is; With the arising of this cause, this effect arises.” “Thus does this whole mass of suffering originate.”

8. Paticca Samuppada naya In the middle watch of the night, the Buddha reflected on the 12 Links in reverse order thus : “When this cause does not exist, this effect is not; With the cessation of this cause, this effect ceases.” “Thus does this whole mass of suffering cease.”

9. Paticca Samuppada naya In the middle watch of the night, the Buddha reflected on the 12 Links in reverse order thus : “When this cause does not exist, this effect is not;With the cessation of this cause, this effect ceases.” “Thus does this whole mass of suffering cease.”

10. Paticca Samuppada naya In the middle watch of the night, the Buddha reflected on the 12 Links in reverse order thus : “When this cause does not exist, this effect is not; With the cessation of this cause, this effect ceases.” “Thus does this whole mass of suffering cease.”

11. Paticca Samuppada naya In the middle watch of the night, the Buddha reflected on the 12 Links in reverse order thus : “When this cause does not exist, this effect is not; With the cessation of this cause, this effect ceases.” “Thus does this whole mass of suffering cease.”

12. Paticca Samuppada naya In the third watch of the night, the Buddha reflected on the 12 Links in direct and reverse order thus : “When this cause exists, this effect is; with the arising of this cause, this effect arises. When this cause does not exist, this effect is not; with the cessation of this cause, this effect ceases.” “Thus does this whole mass of suffering arise. Thus does this whole mass of suffering cease.”

13. Paticca Samuppada naya In the third watch of the night, the Buddha reflected on the 12 Links in direct and reverse order thus : “When this cause exists, this effect is; with the arising of this cause, this effect arises.When this cause does not exist, this effect is not; with the cessation of this cause, this effect ceases.” “Thus does this whole mass of suffering arise. Thus does this whole mass of suffering cease.”

14. Paticca Samuppada naya In the third watch of the night, the Buddha reflected on the 12 Links in direct and reverse order thus : “When this cause exists, this effect is; with the arising of this cause, this effect arises. When this cause does not exist, this effect is not; with the cessation of this cause, this effect ceases.” “Thus does this whole mass of suffering arise. Thus does this whole mass of suffering cease.”

15. Paticca Samuppada naya In the third watch of the night, the Buddha reflected on the 12 Links in direct and reverse order thus : “When this cause exists, this effect is; with the arising of this cause, this effect arises. When this cause does not exist, this effect is not; with the cessation of this cause, this effect ceases.” “Thus does this whole mass of suffering arise. Thus does this whole mass of suffering cease.”

16. Paticca Samuppada naya Simply put : a state of existence depends on its prior or antecendent state. “Imasmin sati, idam hoti. Imasmin asati, idam na hoti.” “If there is this, there is that. When there is not this, there is not that”. Paticca samuppada explains in general terms that a being is nothing more than a flow of physical and mental conditions which arises, exists and passes away depending on other conditions.

17. Paticca Samuppada naya Simply put : a state of existence depends on its prior or antecendent state. “Imasmin sati, idam hoti. Imasmin asati, idam na hoti.” “If there is this, there is that. When there is not this, there is not that”. Paticca samuppada explains in general terms that a being is nothing more than a flow of physical and mental conditions which arises, exists and passes away depending on other conditions.

18. Paticca Samuppada naya Simply put : a state of existence depends on its prior or antecendent state. “Imasmin sati, idam hoti. Imasmin asati, idam na hoti.” “If there is this, there is that. When there is not this, there is not that”. Paticca samuppada explains in general terms that a being is nothing more than a flow of physical and mental conditions which arises, exists and passes away depending on other conditions.

19. Paticca Samuppada naya Simply put : a state of existence depends on its prior or antecendent state. “Imasmin sati, idam hoti. Imasmin asati, idam na hoti.” “If there is this, there is that. When there is not this, there is not that”. Paticca samuppada explains in general terms that a being is nothing more than a flow of physical and mental conditions which arises, exists and passes away depending on other conditions.

20. Paticca Samuppada naya It explains our birth, life, death and continued rebirth in Samsara. It shows how suffering arises and how it can be ceased through the removal of the causes or conditions which give rise to suffering. The roots of suffering are ignorance and craving, and once they are removed through the practice of the Noble Eight-Fold Path, enlightenment is achieved and suffering thus comes to an end. Our endless rounds of rebirth in samsara then ceases, and the permanent bliss and happiness of Nibanna is attained.

21. Paticca Samuppada naya It explains our birth, life, death and continued rebirth in Samsara. It shows how suffering arises and how it can be ceased through the removal of the causes or conditions which give rise to suffering. The roots of suffering are ignorance and craving, and once they are removed through the practice of the Noble Eight-Fold Path, enlightenment is achieved and suffering thus comes to an end. Our endless rounds of rebirth in samsara then ceases, and the permanent bliss and happiness of Nibanna is attained.

22. Paticca Samuppada naya It explains our birth, life, death and continued rebirth in Samsara. It shows how suffering arises and how it can be ceased through the removal of the causes or conditions which give rise to suffering. The roots of suffering are ignorance and craving, and once they are removed through the practice of the Noble Eight-Fold Path, enlightenment is achieved and suffering thus comes to an end. Our endless rounds of rebirth in samsara then ceases, and the permanent bliss and happiness of Nibanna is attained.

23. Paticca Samuppada naya These causes and conditions are explained in the 12 links of Paticca Samuppada, and the Buddha expounded this teaching in important discourses such as the Paticca Samuppada Vibhanga Sutta and Mahanidana Sutta.  The importance and profoundness of this doctrine can be seen in the Buddha’s reply to Ananda who said : “It's amazing, lord, it's astounding, how deep this Dependent Origination is, and how deep its appearance, and yet to me it seems as clear a clear can be.”

24. Paticca Samuppada naya These causes and conditions are explained in the 12 links of Paticca Samuppada, and the Buddha expounded this teaching in important discourses such as the Paticca Samuppada Vibhanga Sutta and Mahanidana Sutta.  The importance and profoundness of this doctrine can be seen in the Buddha’s reply to Ananda who said : “It's amazing, lord, it's astounding, how deep this Dependent Origination is, and how deep its appearance, and yet to me it seems as clear a clear can be.”

25. Paticca Samuppada naya These causes and conditions are explained in the 12 links of Paticca Samuppada, and the Buddha expounded this teaching in important discourses such as the Paticca Samuppada Vibhanga Sutta and Mahanidana Sutta.  The importance and profoundness of this doctrine can be seen in the Buddha’s reply to Ananda who said : “It's amazing, lord, it's astounding, how deep this Dependent Origination is, and how deep its appearance, and yet to me it seems as clear a clear can be.”

26. Paticca Samuppada naya The Buddha replied : "Don't say that, Ananda. Don't say that. Deep is this dependent origination, and deep its appearance. It's because of not understanding and not penetrating this Dhamma that this generation is like a tangled skein, a knotted ball of string, like matted rushes and reeds, and does not go beyond transmigration, beyond the planes of deprivation, woe, and bad destinations.”

27. Paticca Samuppada naya The Buddha replied : "Don't say that, Ananda. Don't say that. Deep is this dependent origination, and deep its appearance. It's because of not understanding and not penetrating this Dhamma that this generation is like a tangled skein, a knotted ball of string, like matted rushes and reeds, and does not go beyond transmigration, beyond the planes of deprivation, woe, and bad destinations.”

28. Paticca Samuppada naya The teaching of Dependent Origination also precludes two possibilities : “One is the possibility that things can arise from nowhere, with no causes and conditions.The second is that things can arise on account of a transcendent designer or creator. Both these possibilities are negated.”The Dalai Lama. Paticca Samuppada therefore, also explains that things do not arise without a cause, or that things arise because of a creator.

29. Paticca Samuppada naya The teaching of Dependent Origination also precludes two possibilities : “One is the possibility that things can arise from nowhere, with no causes and conditions.The second is that things can arise on account of a transcendent designer or creator. Both these possibilities are negated.”The Dalai Lama. Paticca Samuppada therefore, also explains that things do not arise without a cause, or that things arise because of a creator.

30. Paticca Samuppada naya The teaching of Dependent Origination also precludes two possibilities : “One is the possibility that things can arise from nowhere, with no causes and conditions.The second is that things can arise on account of a transcendent designer or creator. Both these possibilities are negated.”The Dalai Lama. Paticca Samuppada therefore, also explains that things do not arise without a cause, or that things arise because of a creator.

31. Paticca Samuppada naya The teaching of Dependent Origination also precludes two possibilities : “One is the possibility that things can arise from nowhere, with no causes and conditions.The second is that things can arise on account of a transcendent designer or creator. Both these possibilities are negated.”The Dalai Lama. Paticca Samuppada therefore, also explains that things do not arise without a cause, or that things arise because of a creator.

32. Paticca Samuppada naya The teaching of Dependent Origination also precludes two possibilities : “One is the possibility that things can arise from nowhere, with no causes and conditions.The second is that things can arise on account of a transcendent designer or creator. Both these possibilities are negated.”The Dalai Lama. Paticca Samuppada therefore, also explains that things do not arise without a cause, or that things arise because of a creator.

33. Dependent Origination - Abhidhamma In the context of the Abhidhamma, Paticca Samupada should be understood to have : Twelve links Three periods Three connections Two roots Three rounds Four divisions Twenty modes

34. Dependent Origination - Abhidhamma In the context of the Abhidhamma, Paticca Samupada should be understood to have : Twelve links Three periods Three connections Two roots Three rounds Four divisions Twenty modes

35. Dependent Origination - Abhidhamma In the context of the Abhidhamma, Paticca Samupada should be understood to have : Twelve links Three periods Three connections Two roots Three rounds Four divisions Twenty modes

36. Dependent Origination - Abhidhamma In the context of the Abhidhamma, Paticca Samupada should be understood to have : Twelve links Three periods Three connections Two roots Three rounds Four divisions Twenty modes

37. Dependent Origination - Abhidhamma In the context of the Abhidhamma, Paticca Samupada should be understood to have : Twelve links Three periods Three connections Two roots Three rounds Four divisions Twenty modes

38. Dependent Origination - Abhidhamma In the context of the Abhidhamma, Paticca Samupada should be understood to have : Twelve links Three periods Three connections Two roots Three rounds Four divisions Twenty modes

39. Dependent Origination - Abhidhamma In the context of the Abhidhamma, Paticca Samupada should be understood to have : Twelve links Three periods Three connections Two roots Three rounds Four divisions Twenty modes

40. Dependent Origination - Abhidhamma In the context of the Abhidhamma, Paticca Samupada should be understood to have : Twelve links Three periods Three connections Two roots Three rounds Four divisions Twenty modes

41. The 12 links of Dependent Origination Depending on ignorance arises kammic formations. Depending on kammic formations arises rebirth consciousness. Depending on rebirth consciousness arises mind and matter. Depending on mind and matter arises six sense bases. Depending on six sense bases arises contact. Depending on contact arises feeling. Depending on feeling arises craving. Depending on craving arises clinging. Depending on clinging arises becoming. Depending on becoming arises birth. Depending on birth arises decay, suffering and death.

42. The 12 links of Dependent Origination Depending on ignorance arises kammic formations. Depending on kammic formations arises rebirth consciousness. Depending on rebirth consciousness arises mind and matter. Depending on mind and matter arises six sense bases. Depending on six sense bases arises contact. Depending on contact arises feeling. Depending on feeling arises craving. Depending on craving arises clinging. Depending on clinging arises becoming. Depending on becoming arises birth. Depending on birth arises decay, suffering and death.

43. The 12 links of Dependent Origination Depending on ignorance arises kammic formations. Depending on kammic formations arises rebirth consciousness. Depending on rebirth consciousness arises mind and matter. Depending on mind and matter arises six sense bases. Depending on six sense bases arises contact. Depending on contact arises feeling. Depending on feeling arises craving. Depending on craving arises clinging. Depending on clinging arises becoming. Depending on becoming arises birth. Depending on birth arises decay, suffering and death.

44. The 12 links of Dependent Origination Depending on ignorance arises kammic formations. Depending on kammic formations arises rebirth consciousness. Depending on rebirth consciousness arises mind and matter. Depending on mind and matter arises six sense bases. Depending on six sense bases arises contact. Depending on contact arises feeling. Depending on feeling arises craving. Depending on craving arises clinging. Depending on clinging arises becoming. Depending on becoming arises birth. Depending on birth arises decay, suffering and death.

45. The 12 links of Dependent Origination Depending on ignorance arises kammic formations. Depending on kammic formations arises rebirth consciousness. Depending on rebirth consciousness arises mind and matter. Depending on mind and matter arises six sense bases. Depending on six sense bases arises contact. Depending on contact arises feeling. Depending on feeling arises craving. Depending on craving arises clinging. Depending on clinging arises becoming. Depending on becoming arises birth. Depending on birth arises decay, suffering and death.

46. The 12 links of Dependent Origination Depending on ignorance arises kammic formations. Depending on kammic formations arises rebirth consciousness. Depending on rebirth consciousness arises mind and matter. Depending on mind and matter arises six sense bases. Depending on six sense bases arises contact. Depending on contact arises feeling. Depending on feeling arises craving. Depending on craving arises clinging. Depending on clinging arises becoming. Depending on becoming arises birth. Depending on birth arises decay, suffering and death.

47. The 12 links of Dependent Origination Depending on ignorance arises kammic formations. Depending on kammic formations arises rebirth consciousness. Depending on rebirth consciousness arises mind and matter. Depending on mind and matter arises six sense bases. Depending on six sense bases arises contact. Depending on contact arises feeling. Depending on feeling arises craving. Depending on craving arises clinging. Depending on clinging arises becoming. Depending on becoming arises birth. Depending on birth arises decay, suffering and death.

48. The 12 links of Dependent Origination Depending on ignorance arises kammic formations. Depending on kammic formations arises rebirth consciousness. Depending on rebirth consciousness arises mind and matter. Depending on mind and matter arises six sense bases. Depending on six sense bases arises contact. Depending on contact arises feeling. Depending on feeling arises craving. Depending on craving arises clinging. Depending on clinging arises becoming. Depending on becoming arises birth. Depending on birth arises decay, suffering and death.

49. The 12 links of Dependent Origination Depending on ignorance arises kammic formations. Depending on kammic formations arises rebirth consciousness. Depending on rebirth consciousness arises mind and matter. Depending on mind and matter arises six sense bases. Depending on six sense bases arises contact. Depending on contact arises feeling. Depending on feeling arises craving. Depending on craving arises clinging. Depending on clinging arises becoming. Depending on becoming arises birth. Depending on birth arises decay, suffering and death.

50. The 12 links of Dependent Origination Depending on ignorance arises kammic formations. Depending on kammic formations arises rebirth consciousness. Depending on rebirth consciousness arises mind and matter. Depending on mind and matter arises six sense bases. Depending on six sense bases arises contact. Depending on contact arises feeling. Depending on feeling arises craving. Depending on craving arises clinging. Depending on clinging arises becoming. Depending on becoming arises birth. Depending on birth arises decay, suffering and death.