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Significance of Discomfort

Discomfort, as understood in Theravada, encompasses various states of unease. It includes the Brother's distress from the absence of proper lodging after his cell was destroyed, the Bhikkhus' struggle during the Vassa when they couldn't visit the Blessed One, and Punna's physical or mental unease that hindered her sleep. Each scenario highlights how discomfort manifests in different forms, impacting individuals' well-being and their practices within the Theravada tradition.

Synonyms: Pain, Distress, Uneasiness, Torment, Agony, Irritation, Inconvenience, Annoyance

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Buddhist concept of 'Discomfort'

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In Buddhism, "Discomfort" encompasses various states: Bhikkhus' unease when separated from the Blessed One, a Brother's distress from inadequate lodging after his cell burned, and Punna's physical or mental unrest impacting her sleep.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6

(1) The state experienced by the Brother due to the lack of a proper lodging after his cell was burnt down.[1]

From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)

(1) The state of physical or mental unease experienced by Punna, affecting her ability to sleep.[2]

From: Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga

(1) The state the Bhikkhus experienced while unable to visit the Blessed One during the Vassa.[3]

From: Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga

(1) The unease the Bhikkhus feared might arise from Upananda's presence during the rainy season.[4]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Significance in Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism):
Mahayana Books

From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

(1) A state that the Buddha did not feel, despite the cold and thorny surroundings.[5]

Mahayana is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sutras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajnaparamita sutras.