Almost Composed

Meditation and curiosity

Early Buddhist systems map

May 22, 2020

I had a go at mapping early Buddhist practice systematically. It’s over-simplified, of course, despite the fact that I couldn’t get it to look as elegant as I’d wanted. There’s a lot missing, such as the brahmaviharas’ value as concentration and insight practices, and their role in facing off against the hindrances. Some of the value was in my own reflection, and maybe it highlights a few connections at a glance.

A map showing how qualities and systems relate to each other in early Buddhist thought.
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