THE PATH TO WISDOM THROUGH THE THREEFOLD WISDOM OF LISTENING, REFLECTION, AND PRACTICE IN BUDDHISM
Bhikkhuni DUONG THI KIM UYEN
Gautam Buddha University, India
THE PATH TO WISDOM THROUGH THE THREEFOLD WISDOM OF LISTENING, REFLECTION, AND PRACTICE IN BUDDHISM
Introduction
√ Definition of the Threefold wisdoms
√ The relationship between Three fold Wisdoms and The fold Trainings
√ Apply in modern education
Conclusion
Introduction
In modern society, there have been many changes in psychology, economy, politics, society and culture. Within Buddhism itself, there have been many changes in the division of Buddhist schools as well as practice methods. Moreover, Buddhism has adapted to the culture in which it exists. Basically, the Teachings and purpose of Buddhism have not changed, but to achieve enlightenment or wisdom one needs to go through three processes, which is called The threefold wisdoms of listening, reflection, and practice.
Threefold wisdoms
Threefold wisdoms
The wisdom of listening - Sutta mayā Paññā
The wisdom of contemplation or reflection -Cinta mayā Paññā
The wisdom of meditation - Bhāvanā mayā Paññā
The threefold Trainings
Training in the higher mind (adhicitta-śikṣā)
Training in the higher wisdom (adhiprajñā-śikṣā)
Training in the higher virtue (adhiśīla-śikṣā)
The relationship between Three fold Wisdoms and The three fold Trainings
Apply in modern education
Teacher/ instructor centred method �the teacher or the instructor acts as an authoritative master
Learner-centred method�Learners here are called "learners" (Sekkha):learn wisdom, morality and meditation to realize the holy fruits�
Content-focused method�The thirty-seven factors of enlightenment (Bodhipakkhiyadhamma) and (iii) the attainment of Dharma (Paṭivedha)
Paṭivedha
sammā paṭipati
anuloma paṭipadā
anvatha paṭipadā
dhammānudhamma paṭipadā
apaccanīka paṭipadā
Paṭivedha
Interactive method: �the participative method, the Interactive teaching method emphasizes the participation of teachers and learners, Accordingly, the teacher guides problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, while learners must promote the spirit of self-study, not looking at ideas
The teachings of the Buddha are always suitable for all subjects, ages, cognitive levels of each being. For those of superior capacity and wisdom, the Buddha only needs to explain directly or by taking an example that is suitable for their capacity and perception. As long as he listens to it, he understands clearly the Dharma sounds that he preached and realizes the path and fruition of Nirvana. Buddhism not only educates the truth with the core value of end of suffering, Buddha emphasized education skills to attain gain wisdom