An Anthropological Outline of the Sutta Nipāta: The Contemplative Experience in Early Buddhist Poetry

Divino, Federico

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“…I will occasionally refer to historical aspects of meditation, while not forgetting that I am investigating aspects that converge in modernity and are somehow cleansed of their historical past through a phenomenon identifiable as "transculturation". In the ancient forms I have examined, I invite the reader to consult a study on the relationship between asceticism and poetic expression in defining the contemplative experience of the early Pāli canon (Divino 2023a) and another study that investigates the relationship between asceticism and contemplative practices of transcending the world, as well as medical traditions transmitted as a heritage of wisdom by a specific group, which are at the core of early Buddhism, certainly contributing to the definition of its contemplative practice (Divino 2023b). 4 In 1948, Ernesto De Martino (1908-1965 published a book that was considered unusual and, as stated by Carlo Ginzburg, "disturbing" (Ginzburg 2017, p. 77).…”

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“…In Buddhism, totality (sabba) as an indivisible set of phenomena is of fundamental importance. Human cognition, however, segments this totality to organize its parts into a world (loka) of elements dominated by a normative order (Divino 2023a). For this reason, there is a link between the whole (sabba) and the world (loka) that we can recognize by comparing, for example, the Sabbasutta (SN 35.23) with the Lokasutta (SN 12.44).…”

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Mindful Apocalypse: Contemplative Anthropology Investigating Experiences of World-Loss in Deep Meditation

Divino

2023

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This article investigates the challenge of personal crisis during deep meditation, as observed in an ethnographic inquiry into mindfulness and traditional contemplative practices. The study distinguishes between the “crisis of presence” in contemporary mindfulness practices, and the dissolution of the subject-object distinction in traditional Buddhist meditation. By analyzing Ernesto De Martino’s concepts of crisis and presence, the article highlights the significance of understanding this phenomenon in meditation rather than perceiving it negatively. The research explores the contemporary evolution of mindfulness and its detachment from original Buddhist contemplative practices, leading to an approach criticized for reinforcing neoliberal and capitalist modes of cognition. In contrast, traditional Buddhist meditation aims for the state of samādhi, where boundaries between self and the world dissolve, signifying a serene “end of the world”. The study underscores the need for mindfulness researchers to explore this aspect of meditation to derive immense benefits from comprehensive contemplative practice.

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Mindful Apocalypse: Contemplative Anthropology Investigating Experiences of World-Loss in Deep Meditation

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2023

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The Metaphysical Turn in the History of Thought: Anaximander and Buddhist Philosophy

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2023

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The present study, primarily of a theoretical nature, endeavors to accomplish two distinct objectives. First and foremost, it endeavors to engage in a thoughtful examination of the metaphysical significance that Anaximander’s philosophy embodies within the context of the nascent Western philosophical tradition. Furthermore, it aims to investigate how it was contemporaneous Buddhist thought, coeval with Anaximander’s era, that more explicitly elucidated the concept of the “void” as an inherent aspect of authentic existence. This elucidation was articulated through aphoristic discourse rather than being reliant on formal logical reasoning or structured arguments.

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What Dawned First: Early Buddhist Philosophy on the Problem of Phenomenon and Origin in a Comparative Perspective

Divino

2024

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This article explores the issues of phenomenon and genesis in Early Buddhist thought through a comparative analysis with the Eleatic tradition, aiming to enrich the understanding and dialogue between these philosophical and religious traditions. By examining the comparability of Buddhist thought and Parmenidean philosophy, the study challenges the notion that these traditions are fundamentally alien to each other. The focus is on the concept of genesis, not as creation from nothingness—rejected by both the Buddha and Parmenides—but as the manifestation of the world to the human observer. The article argues that the world reveals itself in particular forms and appearances, which are intimately linked to the phenomenon and its perception by humans. This process is not solely a domain of rigid logical propositions but can be expressed through mythological and religious narratives. The study posits that the poetic expressiveness found in archaic philosophies of both India and Greece provides a valid medium for engaging in philosophical discourse. By adopting this comparative and dialogical perspective, the article aims to generate new philosophical insights and inspire future philosophical inquiry. The reflection on phenomenon and genesis, framed through this comparative lens, highlights the nuanced ways in which different traditions address the nature of reality and human perception, ultimately advocating for a broader, more inclusive understanding of philosophy that transcends conventional boundaries.

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An Anthropological Outline of the Sutta Nipāta: The Contemplative Experience in Early Buddhist Poetry

Cited by 4 publications

References 48 publications

Mindful Apocalypse: Contemplative Anthropology Investigating Experiences of World-Loss in Deep Meditation

Mindful Apocalypse: Contemplative Anthropology Investigating Experiences of World-Loss in Deep Meditation

The Metaphysical Turn in the History of Thought: Anaximander and Buddhist Philosophy

What Dawned First: Early Buddhist Philosophy on the Problem of Phenomenon and Origin in a Comparative Perspective

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