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Right View in Buddhism , Karma Path Season,  Support (food) season,  The season of suffering , decay and death season 5 the cessation of birth 6 Life cycle (being)  7  holding season 8 craving cessation,   creving cessation,  contact cessation,  cessation of six mental spheres,  name-and-matter cessation,  consciousness cessation,  Sankhara (the cessation of determinations),  ignorance cessation,   desires cessation.

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1. Introduction

The Sammaditthi Sutta, or the Discourse on Right View, is a pivotal teaching in the Majjhima Nikaya, delivered by the Venerable Sariputta, one of the Buddha’s foremost disciples. Renowned for his exceptional clarity and insight, Sariputta explains the foundation of the Noble Eightfold Path: Right View. This discourse not only defines the correct understanding of reality but also provides practical guidance for ethical living, meditation, and the cultivation of wisdom. Understanding Right View is the first step toward liberation, guiding practitioners on how to perceive the world accurately and act in ways that reduce suffering for themselves and others.

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2. The Meaning of Right View (Samma Ditthi)

Right View (Samma Ditthi) refers to seeing things as they truly are, without distortion, delusion, or attachment. The sutta distinguishes two types of Right View: mundane and supramundane. Mundane Right View involves understanding karma—the law of moral causation—and recognizing that wholesome actions bring beneficial results, while unwholesome actions lead to suffering. Supramundane Right View penetrates deeper into the nature of reality, revealing the impermanence (anicca), unsatisfactoriness (dukkha), and non-self (anatta) of all phenomena. This insight forms the cornerstone of wisdom, enabling one to free oneself from the cycles of craving, attachment, and suffering

3. Practical Applications of Right View

The sutta emphasizes that Right View is inseparable from ethical conduct and meditation. When a practitioner understands the consequences of actions, moral behavior naturally follows. Right View guides mindfulness practice, helping individuals observe mental states and bodily sensations with clarity and detachment. In daily life, this translates to making wise decisions, fostering compassion, and reducing harmful behaviors. By consistently applying Right View, one cultivates inner stability, clarity, and insight that enhances every aspect of personal and social life.

 

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4. Right View and the Noble Eightfold Path

As the first factor of the Noble Eightfold Path, Right View informs all other elements. Right Intention arises from understanding and seeing clearly; Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood are naturally aligned with ethical discernment; Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration are strengthened by insight into the impermanent and interdependent nature of experience. Without Right View, the path risks becoming mechanical or superficial, lacking the depth necessary for true liberation.

5. Role of Teacher and Community

Sariputta highlights the importance of guidance from a qualified teacher and the supportive environment of the Sangha. Learning in isolation may lead to misunderstandings, but the presence of wise mentors and a community of practice ensures proper comprehension and application. A harmonious community also models ethical living, mindfulness, and wisdom, reinforcing the practical benefits of Right View in everyday life.

6. Contemporary Relevance

Even in modern contexts, the principles of Right View remain highly relevant. Awareness of the consequences of actions, ethical discernment, and mindful observation of thoughts and emotions can transform personal and professional life. Right View encourages responsible decision-making, conflict resolution, and compassionate relationships. By integrating these insights, individuals cultivate resilience, clarity, and well-being, both personally and within society

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What are the contents of the Samma Ditthi Sutta?

1. Karma Path Season 2. Support (food) season 3. The season of suffering 4. decay and death season 5. the cessation of birth.. 6. Life cycle (being)  7.  holding season 8. craving cessation

 9. creving cessation 10. contact cessation 11. cessation of six mental spheres 12. name-and-matter cessation 13. consciousness cessation 14. Sankhara (the cessation of determinations) 15. ignorance cessation   16. desires cessation

What is the Karma Path Season

Does the disciple know demerit and its roots,, and also know merit and its roots, It is one of the characteristics of attaining right view. What are the roots of demerit?? Greed, hatred, and delusion are the roots of unwholesomeness. What are the roots of  merit ? Absence of greed, absence of hatred, and absence of delusion are the roots of  merit . The 10 roots of  demerit . Killing, taking what is not given, sexual immorality, lying, backbiting, empty talk, harsh speech, greed, anger and conflict, and false views. Merit is avoiding the above 10 things.

Only the karma path phase is described here, and the other samma ditti phases will be explained later.

7. Conclusion

The Sammaditthi Sutta offers timeless guidance on the path to wisdom and liberation. By cultivating Right View, practitioners align thought, speech, and action with reality, fostering ethical conduct, mindfulness, and insight. This understanding is not merely intellectual but transformative, shaping every aspect of life and guiding one toward the ultimate freedom from suffering.

Sources - Tripitaka/ Majjhima Nikaya/ Samma Ditthi Sutta

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