Ten Fetters (dasa saṃyojanā)
Unskillful qualities / Ten Fetters 
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Subtags: Self-identity view, Doubt, Attachment to precepts and practices, Sensual desire, Ill-will, Craving for material existence, Craving for immaterial existence, Conceit, Restlessness, Ignorance
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2015 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat, Session 4 – Nov. 24, 2015

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13. “What is the difference between a fetter and a hindrance?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Karuṇadhammo. [Fetters ] [Hindrances ] // [Pāli] [Stream entry] [Tranquility] [Attachment to precepts and practices] [Stages of awakening] [Saṃsāra]


Readings from The Island, Session 14 – Jan. 27, 2025

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2. “As the ten fetters start to be cut, can you expect to not get so lost in feelings and thoughts? Does the time you get lost reduce?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro. [Fetters] [Heedlessness] // [Stream entry] [Realms of existence] [Non-return] [Sensual desire] [Ill-will] [Once return] [Fame and disrepute] [Conceit] [Blame and praise] [Craving for material existence] [Craving for immaterial existence]

Reference: Śhūrangama Sūtra, Fifty Skandha Demon States.


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3. “I heard somewhere that the Buddha regretted giving the teaching on the Ten Fetters. Is this true?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro. [Fetters] [Buddha/Biography] // [Great disciples] [Rebirth] [Realms of existence]

Sutta: AN 9.12 Sariputta asks the Buddha whether anyone still subject to rebirth is safe from the lower realms.

Sutta: MN 39: Don’t be content with virtue, etc.


Readings from The Island, Session 34 – Feb. 25, 2025

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3. It’s interesting that three of the fetters are named [in MN 2] but the other seven are not named explicitly. Comment by Ajahn Kaccāna. [Fetters] // [Stream entry] [Commentaries]


Readings from The Island, Session 36 – Mar. 2, 2025

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1. “Is it correct that if the conceit ‘I am’ is penetrated that essentially eliminates the other four fetters?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro. [Fetters] [Conceit]

Sutta: AN 9.3 / Ud 4.1: Meghiya Sutta.


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2. “If sakkāyadiṭṭhi is seen or penetrated, then do doubt and the other two follow?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro. [Self-identity view] [Doubt] [Attachment to precepts and practices] [Fetters] // [Impermanence] [Great disciples] [Characteristics of existence]

Sutta: SN 56.11: Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta: Kondañño’s knowing (Chanting Book translation).