Essay name: Ahara as depicted in the Pancanikaya
Author:
Le Chanh
Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University / Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages
This critical study of Ahara (鈥渇ood鈥�) explores its significance in Buddhism, encompassing both physical and mental nourishment. The Panca Nikaya, part of the Sutta Pitaka, highlights how all human problems, including suffering and happiness, are connected to Ahara. Understanding this concept is crucial for comprehending and alleviating suffering, aiming for a balanced, enlightened life.
Chapter 7 - Conclusion
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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mindfulness as a means to free from suffering and to one's happiness in
the here-and-now, though one can encounter many difficulties in his life.
The former has caused many problems and crises in human life, only the
latter is a hope of getting out of the current troubles and crises.
To decide to choose this topic, the researcher knows that it is very
difficult to explain the theory of 膩h膩ra as taught by Lord Buddha in the
Pa帽canik膩ya, and it is hard to convince others to agree with His specific
teachings as a source of true food/nutrition for worldly men. However, he
has made an attempt overcome difficulties in order to start carrying on
and complete this research work by employing his limited ability.
