EXPLAINING THE FOUR STAGES OF NIBBANA THROUGH CONNECTED DISCOURSES

This book explains the ?Linked Discourses on Deities?, which contains 81 discourses in line with the four stages of nibbana. Most of what?s written down are brief notes, but do not explain in depth in line with the four stages of the Dhamma. Thus, there is a need to explain them in line with the four stages of nibbana so that the reader can comprehend Dhamma in line with Buddha?s interpretation. Since Buddha?s parinirvana, secondary practices have been known, but not the direct practices for mind training within the community of Sangha. This book clarifies the direct practices for mind training, building upon the 81 discourses. This book explains, expands and clarifies the 81 discourses in the ?Linked Discourses on Deities? in line with the four stages of nibbana. So, the reader can comprehend the subtle meaning emerging from each discourse in line with the fourfold nibbana.