An Analysis of Dhamma Chanting to Samatha Meditation Practice

Abstract

This article of aimed 1) to study the dissemination principles of polymath in Theravada Buddhism, 2) to analyze dissemination principles of polymath in Theravada Buddhism in supporting to insight meditation. This thesis is conducted with literature review and descriptive method. The results lead to the understanding that physical loud chanting is the basis of memorizations of the Pali verses until the worshiping credence toward the teaching of Buddha cropping upon and eventually leads to the understanding the essence of Dhamma. In other word, the contemplations of the chanting voices along with the understanding of the verses reflects as bliss and zest and the tranquility finally crops up in polymath mind. Polymath, the essential core principle to acquire knowledge, which consists of 1) Pahusutta – Regularly participate in Dhamma talks, 2)  Thata – Great in memorization, 3) Vajasa Parijita – Eloquence, 4) Manasa Nupekkhita – Understanding and lastly, 5) Dhithiya Supathivittha – Critical Analyzing Process. The Dhamma dissemination through Polymath Principles leads to bliss and zest and eventually tranquility. Moreover, Polymath Principles are the way to gear off the path the emancipation.