Tag cluster: Discernment (paññā)
Part of key topic Skillful Qualities
Includes tags: Discernment, Investigation of states, Appropriate attention

[Discernment] (pañña) includes correct perception and skillful choices at any level of refinement. [Investigation of states] (dhamma-vicaya) refers specifically to identifying skillful and unskillful states of mind in the early stages of meditation. [Appropriate attention] (yoniso manasikāra) refers to acts of discernment related to the field of 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: Kd 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]