Saturday, 9 May 2026

B. SSP

 These are three foundational trainings in Buddhism, especially in the Theravāda/Pali tradition:

  1. Sīla — ethical conduct / morality
  2. Samādhi — concentration / meditation / collected mind
  3. Paññā — wisdom / insight

They work together as a path of mental purification and liberation taught by Gautama Buddha.

A common sequence is:

  • Sīla steadies behavior
  • Samādhi steadies the mind
  • Paññā sees reality clearly

You can think of them like this:

Pali

Meaning

Purpose

Sīla

Right conduct

Reduces harm and agitation

Samādhi

Deep focus

Calms and unifies the mind

Paññā

Insight wisdom

Understands impermanence, suffering, non-self

In many Buddhist teachings, wisdom is difficult without concentration, and concentration is unstable without ethical living.

This threefold training is connected to the Noble Eightfold Path:

  • Sīla → Right Speech, Action, Livelihood
  • Samādhi → Right Effort, Mindfulness, Concentration
  • Paññā → Right View, Right Intention

A traditional summary:

“Sīla leads to Samādhi;
Samādhi leads to Paññā;
Paññā leads to liberation.”


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