AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF BOJJHAṄGA CULTIVATION IN BOJJHAṄGAVIBHAṄGA

Abstract

This research article aimed to 1) study the structure and main content of the Bojjhaṅgavibhaṅga, 2) study the cultivation of Bojjhaṅgavibhaṅga in the Tipiṭaka, and 3) analyze the cultivation of Bojjhaṅga (Factors of Enlightenment) in Bojjhaṅgavibhaṅga. This is the qualitative analytical research study based on documents by conducting the study of data from the Tipiṭaka, commentaries (Atthakatha), related documents and research. The retrieved information was systematically analyzed, synthesized, and presented. The research findings indicated that 1) the structure of the essential content in the Bojjhaṅgavibhaṅga appears in Volume 35 of the Tipiṭaka, in the Abhidhamma Piṭaka scriptures. Bojjhaṅgavibhaṅga means the exposition and classification of Bojjhaṅga according to the Suttanta-bhājaniya and the Abhidhamma-bhājaniya method. Bojjhaṅga or the seven factors of enlightenment each perform their own functions which are closely interrelated, starting with mindfulness or Satisambojjhaṅga, continuously cultivating mindfulness as the first Bojjhaṅga, it supports the remaining Bojjhaṅgas. 2) The cultivation of Bojjhaṅga is the process of causing each enlightenment factor to arise. Bojjhaṅga is related to other groups of dhamma. Bojjhaṅga is important as a healing remedy, as qualities leading to enlightenment, in relation to spiritual friends, and in relation to wise reflection. In the context of the Noble Eightfold Path, they serve as aids in daily living. Satisambojjhaṅga supports all Bojjhaṅgas and serves as a means of living without negligence. 3) The analysis of the Bojjhaṅga cultivation in the Bojjhaṅgavibhaṅga has two approaches. The first approach analyzes according to the Sutta method, which has 3 modes, and the second approach analyzes according to the Abhidhamma method, which has 4 modes. The dhammas related to Bojjhaṅga such as Āsava, Nīvaraṇa, Saṃyojana, etc. The cultivation of Bojjhaṅga is analyzed according to the 37 Bodhipakkhiya-dhammas which is very important for developing wisdom leading to emancipation or Nibbāna.