Benefit/gratification (assāda)
Indeterminate qualities / Three Aspects of Understanding / Benefit/gratification 
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See also: Sensual desire
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Thanksgiving Retreat 2004, Session 13 – Nov. 25, 2004

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4.1. Reflection by Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia: The hindrances come into play as a remedy for a situation that is already difficult. [Hindrances ] [Benefit/gratification] [Drawbacks]


Thanksgiving Retreat 2011, Session 8 – Nov. 26, 2011

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2. “It seems that having some Western psychological understanding or undergoing therapy can be helpful to a Buddhist practitioner. What are the dangers, drawbacks associated with integrating these different ways of working with the mind?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Western psychology] [Benefit/gratification] [Drawbacks] // [Cause of Suffering] [Cessation of Suffering]


The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness, Session 28 – Feb. 14, 2013

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1. Gratification, danger, and escape in regard to the Five Aggregates. Teaching by Ajahn Karuṇadhammo. [Aggregates] [Aspects of Understanding] [Benefit/gratification] [Drawbacks] [Escape]


The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness, Session 39 – Mar. 3, 2013

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4. “Delight is to craving as what is to aversion?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno, Ajahn Ñāṇiko and Ajahn Jotipālo. [Benefit/gratification] [Craving] [Aversion] // [Craving not to become] [Sensual desire]

Sutta: SN 56.11.4: Taṇhā is the cause of dukkha.


Readings from The Island, Session 44 – Mar. 12, 2025

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7. “How does pīti relate to the fulfillment of desire?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro and Ajahn Pasanno. [Rapture ] [Benefit/gratification] [Happiness] // [Unification] [Jhāna] [Craving] [Relinquishment] [Addiction]