3. Outline of this Research

This First Chapter:

This First Chapter introduces briefly the life of the Buddha and his teachings (Dhamma)—the four noble truths (ariyasaccā): 1, the noble truth of suffering (dukkhasaccā); 2, the noble truth of the origin of suffering (dukkhasamudayasaccā); 3, the noble truth of the cessation of suffering (dukkhanirodhasaccā); 4, the noble truth of the way leading to the cessation of suffering (dukkhaniro-dhagāminipaṭipadā ariyasaccā):—The Thirty-seven Factors of Enlightenment (bodhipakkhiyādhammā): 1, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (cattāro satipaṭṭhānā); 2, the Fourfold Supreme Endeavour (cattāro sammappadhāna); 3, Fourfold Psychic Power (cattāro iddhipādā); 4, the Five Faculties (pañcindriyāni); 5, the Five Mental Powers (pañcabalāni); 6, Seven Factors of Enlightenment (sattabojjhaṅgā); 7. the Noble Eightfold Path (ariyo atthaṅgiko maggo); and liberation (nibbāna).

This Second Chapter:

The Second Chapter explores the Five Groups of Factors (Satipaṭṭhāna, Sammappadhāna, Iddhipāda Indriya and Bala). This chapter discusses details each group under the following:

1. The Meaning of Satipaṭṭhāna; What are the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Cattāro Satipaṭṭhānā); The Four Foundation of Mindfulness (Satipaṭṭhāna); Kāyanupassanā–Contemplation of the Body; Vedanānupassanā–Contemplation of the Feeling; Cittānupassanā–Contemplation of the Mind; Dhammānupassanā–Contemplation of the Dhamma; Power of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness; Satipaṭṭhāna, Vipassanā, and the Only Way:

2. The Meaning of Sammappadāna; The Fourfold Supreme Endeavours (cattāro sammappadhāna); Avoid the Arising of Evil and Unwholesome Stage of Mind (Anuppanna-akusala); Overcome Evil and Unwholesome Stage of Mind (Uppanna-akusala); Develop Wholesome States of Mind (Anuppanna-kusala); Maintain Wholesome States of Mind (Uppanna-kusala):

3. The Meaning of Iddhipāda; The Fourfold Psychic Power (Cattāro Iddhipāda); Psychic Power of Desire (Chadiddhipāda); Psychic Power of Effort (Vīriyiddhipāda); Psychic Power of Consciousness (Cittipāda); Psychic Power of Investigation (Vimaṃsipāda); The Method of Development of Iddhi:

4. The Meaning of Indriya; The Five Faculties (Pañcindriya); Faculty of Faith (Siddhindriya); Faculty of Effort (Vīriyindriya); Mindfulness (Satindriya); Concentration (samādhindriya); Wisdom (Paññindriya):

5. The Five Mental Powers (Pañcabalāni); Mental Power of Faith (Saddhābala); Mental Power of Effort or Energy (Vīriyabala); Mental Power of Mindfulness (Satibala); Mental Power of Concentration (Samādhibala); Mental Power of Wisdom (Paññābala).

This Third Chapter:

The Third Chapter explores Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Satta bojjhaṅga) and Noble Eightfold Path (Ariyaaṭṭhaṅgikamagga). This chapter discusses details each one under the following:

1. Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Satta bojjhaṅga); Enlightenment Factor of Mindfulness (Sati-sambojjhaṅga); Enlightenment Factor of Investigation (Dhammavijaya-sambojjhaṅga); Enlightenment Factor of Effort (Vīriya-sambojjhaṅga); Enlightenment Factor of Joy (Pīti-saṃbojjhaṅga); Enlightenment Factor of Tranquility (Passaddhi-sambojjhaṅga); Enlightenment Factor of Concentration (Samādhi-sambojjhaṅga); Enlightenment Factor of Equanimity (Upekkhā-sambojjhaṅga); The Practice of Bojjhaṅga:

2. Noble Eightfold Path (Ariyaaṭṭhaṅgikamagga); Right Understanding (Sammādiṭṭhi); Right Thought (Sammāsaṅkappa); Right Speech (Sammāvācā); Right Action (Sammākammanta); Right Livelihood (Sammāājīva); Right Effort (Sammāvāyama); Right Mindfulness (Sammāsati); Right Concentration (Sammāsamādhi); Saccā-ñāṇa, Kiccañā-ṇa and Kata-ñāṇa with regard to Magga-saccā.

This Fourth Chapter:

The Fourth Chapter emphasizes concept of liberation in Jainism and Buddhism comparatively and how to attain and what it the way leading to the liberation. This chapter discusses details under the following:

1. Religious Background Sixth Century B.C.; Jainism and Buddhism; Mokṣa (Liberation) in Jainism, Different between Mokṣa and Nibbāna; The Two Categories of Mokṣa in Jainism; Jīva (Soul); Ajīva (non-soul); Pudgala (matter); Dharma and Adharma; Ākāśa (Space); Kāla (Time); Bondage of Soul; Three Stages—Saṃvara (Self-restraint); Nirjarā (Dissociation of Karma); Mokṣa (Liberation):

2. Nibbāna (Liberation) in Theravāda Buddhism; Nibbāna in Pāli Canonical Texts; Nibbāna in Pāli Commentarial Texts; Terms for Nibbāna; Four Aspects of Nibbāna; The Types of Nibbāna; Where Nibbāna is; The Way to Nibbāna; How to Attain Nibbāna; Happiness of Nibbāna.

The Fifth Chapter

The Fifth Chapter concludes summary of previous chapters and pointed out how to attain enlightenment in Buddhism and attain liberation in both Jainism and Buddhism. The conclusion had been done under the discussion in the body research and herein some necessary encouragement to the readers and students who are inclined to pursue the research of the thirty-seven factors of enlightenment appeared in the manner of the door.