Significance of Order of arising
The Order of arising in Theravada Buddhism describes the sequence of various phenomena in an individual's experience. It encompasses the progression of different types of clinging, the development of sensory bases that enable consciousness to engage with objects, the manifestation of elements, and the stages of fetal development. Each aspect illustrates how experiences and elements unfold in a systematic manner, highlighting the interconnectedness of existence and awareness in the Theravada perspective.
Synonyms: Sequence of events, Progression, Series, Chronology, Succession
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Buddhist concept of 'Order of arising'
The Order of arising in Buddhism outlines the sequential development of phenomena, encompassing the stages of fetal growth, sensory interaction with consciousness, the manifestation of elements, and the emergence of various clinging experiences in individuals.
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) Refers to the sequence in which elements manifest or develop.[1] (2) Describes the sequence in which the foetus develops through different stages without applying to the aggregates.[2] (3) Refers to the sequence in which different types of clinging arise in an individual's experience.[3] (4) This refers to the sequence in which the sensory bases allow consciousness to arise and interact with their respective objects.[4]
From: Guide to Tipitaka
(1) The sequence through which phenomena arise according to the principle of Dependent Origination.[5]