Discernment (paññā)
Part of key topic Skillful Qualities
Includes tags: Discernment, Investigation of states, Appropriate attention

[Discernment] (pañña) includes correct perception and skillful choices at any level of refinement. [Investigation of states] (dhamma-vicaya) refers specifically to identifying skillful and unskillful states of mind in the early stages of meditation. [Appropriate attention] (yoniso manasikāra) refers to acts of discernment related to the field of attention.




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Kathina Q&A with the Chithurst Community, Session 1 – Oct. 11, 2025

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3. “Could you speak about the practice of being mindful of craving and allowing it to pass?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Unskillful qualities] [Mindfulness] [Craving] [Cessation] // [Hindrances] [Relinquishment] [Recollection/Dhamma] [Faith] [Memory]

Quote: “If we don’t understand the obstacle, we can’t be free from it.” [Discernment] [Liberation]

Quote: “You’ve got to be really careful because the mind is a liar and a cheat.” — Ajahn Chah. [Ajahn Chah] [Nature of mind] [Heedfulness]


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10.1. Reflection by Ajahn Pasanno: The qualities of the Buddha: wisdom, compassion, purity. [Recollection/Buddha ] [Arahant] [Discernment] [Compassion] // [Pūjā]

Reference: Amaravati Chanting Book, p. 3: Homage to the Buddha.


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