Ten Fetters (dasa saṃyojanā)
Unskillful qualities / Ten Fetters 
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Subtags: Self-identity view, Doubt, Attachment to precepts and practices, Sensual desire, Ill-will, Craving for material existence, Craving for immaterial existence, Conceit, Restlessness, Ignorance
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Thanksgiving Retreat 2010, Session 8 – Nov. 27, 2010

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23. “What is the difference between the fetter of self-view and the fetter of ‘I am?’” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Fetters] [Self-identity view] [Conceit] // [Aggregates] [Stream entry] [Arahant]


Thanksgiving Retreat 2012, Session 8 – Nov. 24, 2010

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13. “Can you please explain the fetter of attachment to rites and rituals? How does this relate to the beautiful monastic chanting and other rituals? Does it have applications in lay life?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Attachment to precepts and practices] [Fetters] [Chanting] [Ceremony/ritual] [Lay life]


The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness, Session 22 – Feb. 6, 2013

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1. Comment: MN 64 speaks about the underlying tendencies even in infants, which goes against the idea of getting back to your childlike purity. [Fetters] [Children]

Responses by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Jotipālo.


The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness, Session 33 – Feb. 22, 2013

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3. “What is the difference between someone who has broken through fetters (self-identity view, etc.) and someone who hasn’t as discussed in SN 22.89?” Answered by Ajahn Karuṇadhammo and Ajahn Pasanno. [Fetters] [Self-identity view] [Conceit] [Aggregates] [Similes] // [Perception] [Not-self]


2015 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat, Session 4 – Nov. 24, 2015

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13. “What is the difference between a fetter and a hindrance?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Karuṇadhammo. [Fetters ] [Hindrances ] // [Pāli] [Stream entry] [Tranquility] [Attachment to precepts and practices] [Stages of awakening] [Saṃsāra]


Readings from The Island, Session 14 – Jan. 27, 2025

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2. “As the ten fetters start to be cut, can you expect to not get so lost in feelings and thoughts? Does the time you get lost reduce?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro. [Fetters] [Heedlessness] // [Stream entry] [Realms of existence] [Non-return] [Sensual desire] [Ill-will] [Once return] [Fame and disrepute] [Conceit] [Blame and praise] [Craving for material existence] [Craving for immaterial existence]

Reference: Śhūrangama Sūtra, Fifty Skandha Demon States.


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3. “I heard somewhere that the Buddha regretted giving the teaching on the Ten Fetters. Is this true?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro. [Fetters] [Buddha/Biography] // [Great disciples] [Rebirth] [Realms of existence]

Sutta: AN 9.12 Sariputta asks the Buddha whether anyone still subject to rebirth is safe from the lower realms.

Sutta: MN 39: Don’t be content with virtue, etc.


Readings from The Island, Session 36 – Mar. 2, 2025

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2. “Is it correct that if the conceit ‘I am’ is penetrated that essentially eliminates the other four fetters?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro. [Fetters] [Conceit]

Sutta: AN 9.3 / Ud 4.1: Meghiya Sutta.


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3. “If sakkāyadiṭṭhi is seen or penetrated, then do doubt and the other two follow?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro. [Self-identity view] [Doubt] [Attachment to precepts and practices] [Fetters] // [Impermanence] [Great disciples] [Characteristics of existence]

Sutta: SN 56.11: Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta: Kondañño’s knowing (Chanting Book translation).