Significance of Bodily tie
In Theravada Buddhism, the concept of bodily tie encompasses the connections and attachments that impede spiritual growth, primarily arising from a misunderstanding of the aggregates. This term also pertains to psychological attachments that bind individuals, with their dissolution leading to liberation from clinging. Thus, breaking these bodily ties is essential for attaining spiritual freedom and progressing on the path towards enlightenment.
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Buddhist concept of 'Bodily tie'
Bodily tie in Buddhism signifies psychological attachments that hinder spiritual progress. Liberating oneself from these ties, which stem from misinterpreting aggregates, is essential for achieving freedom from clinging and fostering spiritual development.
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) Connections or attachments that inhibit spiritual growth, resulting from misunderstanding aggregates.[1] (2) Refers to the psychological attachments that bind an individual; breaking these ties indicates liberation from clinging.[2]
From: Cetasikas
(1) Referred to as kayaganthas, these are the ties related to physical and mental attachments, associated with covetousness, ill-will, awareness of rules, and dogmatism.[3] (2) Referred to as kayagantha, it relates to physical and mental attachments that hinder spiritual development.[4]