A Guideline of Self-Development for Enlightenment in Kutadanta Sutta

Abstract

The objectives of this article were 1) study structure and significant teaching found in Kutadantasutta, 2) study self-development for enlightenment in Tipitaka, and 3) to propose the guideline for self-development for enlightenment in Kutadantasutta. It was 0ualitative research type, done by documentary survey, analyzed, compiled, and written in descriptive type. The research results revealed that Guidelines for self-development in Kuttanthasutta is the self-improvement with Yannadana called Nityadana, in which one follows alms that the family has performed continuously, is self-development at the alms level, the sacrifice of one’s wealth for others. Tisaranayanna or having confidence in the Tripble Gems as refuge is self-development at the intellectual level, which leads to the liberation from suffering. Sīlayanna referring to those who observe 5 precepts is self-development in moral level, abstaining from harming oneself and others. Jhanayanna or 4 trance sacrifice, i.e., first, second absorption, etc., is self-development in concentration level controlling mind, being mindful, and confident in Triple Gem, without distracted thought. Vijjayanna or knowledge sacrifice includes Viappasananana, Manomayiddhinana, Iddhividhanana, Dibbasotanana, Cetopariyanana, Pubbenivasanussatinana, Dibbacakkhunana and Asavakkhayanana. Completing these knowledge and practice liberates the mind from cankers of sense-desire, becoming and ignorance, and attaining the noble path, fruits and Nibbana. Upon completion of Kuttantana Sutta, Kutadanta brahmin attained Sotapanna and confessed himself as an Upasaka in Buddhism.