4 Agatis (Prejudice) : Doctrines of Buddhism as Found in the Text Book of Chan Wannaprut by The Supreme Patriarch H.R.H. Prince Paramanujitajinorasa (His Majesty Wasukri) The 7th Supreme Patriarch

Abstract

4 Agatis (Prejudice) are a cause for Mindful of perjudice and bad behavior which consisted of Chandagati: Prejudice caused by love and desire; Dosakati: Prejudice caused by hatred and enmity, leading to suspicious and inconsistent behavior; Mohagati: Prejudice caused by infatuation, leading to hasty decisions and preconceived notions; Phayagati: Prejudice caused by fear, leading to injustice and dishonesty. Therefore, the appointed judge must remain cautious and follow paths to uphold justice at all times. The 4 Agatis were incorporated in Chan Savagata by The Supreme Patriarch H.R.H. Prince Paramanujitajinorasa. Chan Savagata was translated from Vuttothai Scripture and originally identified 83 types of Chan Wannaprut, but only 50 types were mentioned in the writing. The outline of Chan was derived from Buddhist teachings as per royal command of King Rama III (Phrabayt Somdej Phranungklao Chao Yoohua Phramaha Jedsadarajchao) who had assigned Krommuenkraisaraivichit to engrave the teachings onto stone tablets and pillars in the inner balcony of Phra Uposatha hall of Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangkhalararm (Wat Pho).