Significance of Right view
Synonyms: Correct perspective, True understanding, Appropriate understanding, Accurate perception, Right understanding
In Dutch: Juiste zicht; In Finnish: Oikea näkymä
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Buddhist concept of 'Right view'
Right view in Buddhism, or Samyagdrishti, encompasses the accurate understanding of reality, aligned with the Dhamma, crucial for overcoming ignorance, guiding moral practice, and serving as the foundational step on the Noble Eightfold Path towards enlightenment.
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) The correct understanding and beliefs about dhamma that monks are expected to uphold.[1] (2) Proper understanding and perspectives that align with the teachings of the spiritual order.[2] (3) A crucial aspect of Buddhist teaching that involves understanding the nature of reality and moral conduct.[3] (4) An understanding or perception aligned with the principles of ethical and moral conduct within the monastic framework.[4] (5) Correct understanding and perspective in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha, which monks are expected to cultivate.[5]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) A path factor within Buddhist practice, essential for developing understanding and morality.[6] (2) The first step on the Noble Eightfold Path that involves understanding the nature of reality, leading to insight and liberation.[7] (3) Samma-ditthi, a critical aspect of mundane sarana-gamana based on faith or wisdom, representing correct understanding about the Three Jewels.[8] (4) The correct understanding of reality, which is essential for following the Noble Path in Buddhism.[9] (5) The correct understanding of reality (samma-ditthi) that opposes wrong views and supports moral actions.[10]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara
(1) An understanding aligned with Dhamma that guides a monk's teachings and decisions.[11] (2) A perspective or understanding that aligns with ethical or virtuous principles.[12] (3) A belief or perception that aligns with established understanding or truth.[13] (4) The correct understanding that leads a monk towards the complete destruction of anguish.[14] (5) Understanding and interpreting teachings correctly, according to Buddhist philosophy.[15]
From: Guide to Tipitaka
(1) The beliefs conveyed by the Buddha in Apaimaka Sutta that provide guidance towards a correct understanding and path in life.[16] (2) A fundamental aspect of the Buddha's teachings, representing a correct understanding of reality that guides individuals on the path to liberation.[17] (3) An understanding that enables a bhikkhu to perceive reality correctly, contributing to their spiritual progress.[18] (4) The accurate understanding held by a Sotapanna (stream-enterer) that prevents them from viewing conditioned formations as permanent or genuinely fulfilling.[19] (5) The understanding of reality and the nature of existence, forming a foundational aspect of the path to enlightenment.[20]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) Having accurate perceptions that align with the truth of existence, as exemplified by the understanding of karma.[21] (2) An understanding that emerges from the cessation of defilements and incorrect perceptions, leading to the noble fruit.[22] (3) Part of the Eightfold Path that encompasses correct understanding and perception of reality.[23] (4) The correct understanding that eliminates the inherent tendency to ignorance, focusing on Nibbana as its object.[24]
From: A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada
(1) Correct understanding of life, kamma, and the consequences of one's actions that lead to better living.[25] (2) Understanding and perspective that is in accordance with the path leading to good rebirth.[26] (3) Understanding the true nature of reality in connection with various aspects like vayodhatu and sensations in the body.[27] (4) The proper understanding related to the existence of the world, the invisible realm, and beings such as devas that come into existence through spontaneous materialization.[28]
From: The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study)
(1) The understanding that encompasses knowledge of suffering, its origin, cessation, and the way leading to its cessation.[29] (2) The understanding of the nature of suffering and its causes, considered the first step in the Noble Eightfold Path.[30]
From: Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda)
(1) An understanding that aligns with Dhamma and contributes to spiritual well-being.[31] (2) Accurate understanding and perspective that is to be cultivated for moral integrity.[32]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules)
(1) Accurate perspectives that are aligned with the teachings of the monastic order.[33]
From: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma
(1) A component of Right Understanding that relates to perceiving the truth about existence and phenomena.[34]
From: Cetasikas
(1) An accurate perspective on realities, contrary to wrong view, allowing for proper understanding and ethical actions leading to liberation.[35]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
(1) The understanding that the future existences of living beings are influenced by ignorance, attachment, and deeds.[36]
From: Patthanuddesa Dipani
(1) One of the twelve path-constituents, representing correct understanding as part of the means to reach Nibbána.[37]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The correct understanding that comes from believing in the fruit of generosity.[38] (2) Correct understandings and beliefs that are foundational for spiritual progress.[39] (3) Proper understanding of concepts such as sin and merit, essential for spiritual development.[40] (4) The first member of the noble Path (samyagdrishti) that involves understanding the true nature of reality.[41] (5) The understanding and acceptance of truth and reality, called samyagdrishti, which empowers individuals to act with wisdom and compassion.[42]
From: Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
(1) The correct understanding and perception of Buddhist teachings, which Bodhisattva Kasyapa claims to have gained at the culmination of the discussion.[43] (2) The understanding and perspective that aligns with the teachings of the Buddha, particularly regarding the nature of existence.[44] (3) The understanding of reality that aligns with the teachings of the Buddha, essential for spiritual awakening.[45] (4) An understanding aligned with the Dharma, leading to wise actions and the abandonment of harmful thoughts and practices.[46]
From: The 6th Patriarch Platform Sutra
(1) Correct understanding and perspectives that guide individuals away from delusion and towards enlightenment.[47] (2) Understanding that eliminates the three poisonous elements (ignorance, greed, and hatred) and leads to the realization of the Buddha within.[48] (3) Understanding that enables the identification and overcoming of ignorance and delusion to facilitate genuine self-deliverance.[49]
From: Akshayamatinirdesha [english]
(1) A perspective that transcends worldly views, characterized by unsullied knowledge and devoid of self-related considerations, existence, or extinction.[50] (2) Understanding and adhering to the correct teachings by avoiding confusion and misguidance.[51]
From: Karandavyuha Sutra
(1) The understanding that Bali attributes to the fulfillment of his wishes and achievements in life.[52]
From: Buddhacarita
(1) The first element of the Eightfold Path that involves understanding the world and reality correctly, foundational for enlightenment.[53]
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) An understanding aligned with the true teachings of Buddhism, essential for attaining enlightenment.[54]
From: The Sutra of Queen Śrīmālā of the Lion’s Roar
(1) The insights and beliefs aligned with the true nature of existence that differ from misconceptions held by ordinary beings.[55]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The correct or appropriate understanding of reality and existence, as asserted in the context of teachings.[56] (2) The correct understanding or perspective on truth and existence, free from obscurities.[57] (3) The correct understanding that self-cognition arises from the nature of consciousness itself.[58] (4) The perspective that consciousness originates from the body itself, emphasizing the connection between mind and physical existence.[59]
From: Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary)
(1) This refers to the understanding or perspective aligned with the wisdom of the teachings, essential for proper practice.[60] (2) An understanding cultivated by practitioners that helps them avoid harm and promotes positive fruition in their spiritual journey.[61]
From: Bodhinyana
(1) An understanding that helps the mind to become free from attachment and suffering.[62] (2) The correct understanding of reality, which is foundational on the path to ending suffering.[63]
From: The Great Chariot
(1) A fundamental aspect of the noble eight-fold path that involves seeing things as they truly are without distortion.[64]
From: Apadana commentary (Atthakatha)
(1) An accurate understanding of the nature of reality that thera Pancadipaka attained.[65]
Hindu concept of 'Right view'
In Hinduism, Right view embodies compassion, detachment from materialism, and a holistic understanding of concepts, recognizing collective meanings, contextual nuances, and the intricate relationships between the self (jiva) and universal consciousness (Brahman).
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The position taken in the M. Bha. that both discussed terms correctly refer to the same object, the upameya.[66] (2) The understanding that the plural in goshucara does not express plurality of individuals but a universal notion.[67] (3) The position or interpretation that is deemed correct in relation to the understanding of the shastra and its meanings.[68] (4) The correct perspective that upholds the notion that an individual sentence delivers a particularised meaning despite possible complexities.[69] (5) The accurate interpretation of how actions relate to their substrata, arguing that actions ultimately define the numerical aspects of language.[70]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The perspective or understanding that accurately represents the relationship between the jiva and Brahman, which the inquiry aims to determine.[71]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The accurate or true perspective on a topic, especially as it relates to discussions about Udgitha.[72]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The conclusion drawn that the text under discussion does not merely reference life stages but directly enjoins them.[73]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The perspective that acknowledges the necessity of expiation in situations of infidelity, regardless of marital status.[74] (2) The correct interpretation of rules guiding return policies based on the nature of the goods and local practices.[75]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A perspective that values compassion and detachment from material possessions.[76]
Jain concept of 'Right view'
In Jainism, Right view signifies an accurate comprehension of reality that influences actions and thoughts, ensuring they align with spiritual principles, ultimately guiding individuals towards ethical conduct and inner peace.
From: Acaranga-sutra
(1) A proper understanding of reality that guides one’s actions and thoughts in alignment with spiritual principles.[77]