An Analysis of Vipassanā Meditation in The Context of Kiṃsukopama Sutta

Abstract

This article aimed to study; (1) the contents and precise teachings in Kiṃsukopama Sutta, (2) to analyze the practice of Vipassana Meditation in the Kiṃsukopama Sutta. This research was documentary work by studying Theravādin Buddhist scriptures, namely Tipitaka, Atthakathā, Pakornvises and related documents, then the collected data was analyzed, compiled and written in descriptive type, finally reviewed by experts. The results of the study showed that the contents and important teachings in Kiṃsukopama Sutta read that 4 enlightened Bhikkhus had shown how to practice Vipassana meditation by introducing 4 important principles; 1) six sensual contacts, 2) five aggregates clinging, 3) four main elements and 4) appearance and disappearance of all Dhammas. When following this important principle, one will be able to gain the right view.

Analysis of Vipassana meditation exercise in Kiṃsukopama Sutta was found that Vipassana meditation practice in Kiṃsukopama Sutta emphasizes on the implementation of 4 Foundations of Mindfulness with the cultivation of contemplating the state of true nature of body, feelings, mind and Dhamma by knowing the rise and fall of the six sense bases, five aggregate clinging, four main elements as they really are, realizing the name and forms continually until the mind comprehends the nature of impermanence, suffering, and the non-self of all Dhammas. With mature faculties, and advance insight knowledge, the practitioner can achieve the Noble Path, and Fruits, becoming the Noble One respectively.