Discernment (paññā)
Skillful qualities / Five Faculties / Discernment 
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Part of tag cluster Discernment in key topic Skillful Qualities
Subsumes: Investigation (vīmaṃsā, Inquiry)
Alternative translations: Wisdom
Also a subtag of Treasures and Perfections
See also: Investigation of states, Appropriate attention
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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Session 40 – Mar. 3, 2015

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5. “Are psychic powers and wisdom always clearly separated?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Psychic powers ] [Discernment] // [Buddha/Biography] [Great disciples] [Vinaya] [Admonishment/feedback]

Vinaya: Khandhaka 15.8: Piṇḍola Bhāradvāja uses psychic powers.

Reference: Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master by Amy Schmidt (commercial). [Dipa Ma] [Discernment]


Readings from The Island, Session 51 – Mar. 23, 2025

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4. Recollection: Ajahn Chah would often make the distinction of holding but not clinging. Recounted by Ajahn Amaro and Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Chah] [Clinging ] // [Relinquishment] [Emptiness] [Everyday life] [Sense bases] [Self-identity view]

Reference: Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah, p. 583: “Sense Contact: The Fountain of Wisdom.” [Discernment]

Sutta: DN 16.2.25: The Buddha compares his body to an old cart. [Buddha/Biography] [Pain]

Suttas: MN 35.5; AN 10.67: The Buddha stretches his back.