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Lesson 3.1.0 Dhammānussati – Recollecting the Qualities of the Dhamma So Well-Explained
Participants of longer meditation courses in the tradition of S.N. Goenka surely remember how he encourages them during periods of gloom. Overcome by obstacles, such as doubt that has arisen, dejection or stagnation, he reminds them to reflect on the qualities of the Triple Gem to get back on track, a canonical approach that was described by the Buddha and highlighted in the Tipiţaka as the ‘six recollections’ (cha anussatiṭṭhānāni).
The current lesson, 3.1.0 Dhammānussati, refers to the Dhajaggasutta where the Buddha encourages a distressed meditator to recollect the qualities of the Buddha, the Dhamma or the Saṅgha in order to gain reinforced vigour in their meditation to support their efforts. This lesson launches Chapter 3 of this course, which explains with selected suttas all the constituents of the Ariyo Aṭṭhaṅgiko Maggo in eight subchapters (3.1 – 3.9).