Understanding Mehm Tin Mon's interpretation of alobha (non-greed) and the practice of generosity
by Kuvera; Kajornpat Tangyin
Title: | Understanding Mehm Tin Mon's interpretation of alobha (non-greed) and the practice of generosity |
Author(s): | Kuvera
Kajornpat Tangyin |
Issued date: | 2020 |
Publisher: | Assumption University Press |
Citation: | Prajna Vihara: The Journal of Philosophy and Religion 21, 2 (July-December 2020), 82-92 |
Abstract: |
A great scholar of the Abhidhamma in Myanmar, Mehm Tin Mon interpreted alobha as a mental state. He considered non-attachment to sense-objects and greedlessness as the chief characteristics of alobha. To put alobha into practice he recommended generosity, morality called abstinence from sensual objects and non-covetousness, meditation called tranquility meditation and insight meditation. They are generally practices to reduce and remove greed. He explains how to practice these techniques in connection with contemporary social development. Yet his interpretations of the stages of Buddhist social development are respectively criticized by some Buddhists scholars. This paper intends to provide an understanding of his interpretations of alobhaand its relevance for the contemporary times. |
Subject(s): | Prajna Vihara: -- Journal of Philosophy and Religion
Prajna Vihara: -- Journal of Philosophy and Religion -- 2020 |
Keyword(s): | Alobha
Non-Attachment Generosity Buddhism |
Resource type: | Journal Article |
Extent: | 11 pages |
Type: | Text |
File type: | application/pdf |
Language: | eng |
Rights: | This work is protected by copyright. Reproduction or distribution of the work in any format is prohibited without written permission of the copyright owner. |
Rights holder(s): | Assumption University |
URI: | http://repository.au.edu/handle/6623004553/24308 |
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