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refers to steps in our dhamma practice that will lead to progress. For example, when we focus on experiencing changes in the emergence-cessation phenomena, this is called Sabhavanana (สภาวญาน).
State of mind
State of mind, or Saparpjit (สภาพจิต), is the present characteristics of the mind. For examples: Serene, light, clear, bright, uncluttered, airy; or, cramped, downcast.
Sufferings
We use the word Sufferings to translate the word Dukkha(ทกุ ข)์.Inthemostgeneralsense,sufferings(dukkha) refer to all aspects of misery—both physical and mental. However, sufferings could also refer to Dukkhalaksana (ทุกขลักษณะ)—the characteristics of dukkha. This is one of the Three Characteristics of Beings (Trilaksana, ไตรลักษณ)์ . Sufferings, in this sense, refer to the inability of any phenomenon, any natural condition, to remain in a static state: It emerges, then exists, then ceases.
Supernormal Powers
We use the word Supernormal Powers to translate the word Abhinna (อภิญญา).
Thought Process
Thought process is used to translate the word Vithicitta (วิถีจิต). Thought process (vithicitta) refers to the way the mind works. That is: A mind emerges in order to
