{"id":2014,"date":"2021-09-23T16:54:38","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T09:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/?post_type=buddhism_meditatio&#038;p=2014"},"modified":"2025-05-14T16:59:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T09:59:42","slug":"the-path-of-purification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thailandfoundation.or.th\/th\/the-path-of-purification\/","title":{"rendered":"The Path of Purification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">All rights reserved to the owners of the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Path of Purification<\/strong> (originally titled <strong>Visuddhimagga<\/strong> in Pali), written by Buddhaghosa in the 5th century CE, is considered one of the most important texts in Theravada Buddhism outside of the core scriptures. It&#8217;s a comprehensive and systematic manual dedicated to Buddhist meditation practice and achieving mental purification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book delves into the core Buddhist teachings on morality (sila), meditation (samadhi), and wisdom (panna), providing detailed instructions and guidance on various meditation techniques. Often referred to as the &#8220;manual of Buddhist practice,&#8221; it offers a structured framework for individuals seeking to cultivate mindfulness, develop mental clarity, and ultimately attain liberation from suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While known for its depth and detail, the book can be challenging for beginners due to its technical language and dense content. 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