THE BUDDHA’S TEACHINGS: A GUIDE TO ATTAINING ENLIGHTENMENT : A LITERATURE REVIEW BASED ON SELECTED DISCOURSES FROM THE SUTTA PITAKA OF THE PALI CANON

One of today’s Arahants, the author, Dr Ariyathushel Arahant was exposed to Buddha’s teachings and practices at a very young age. Although Dr Ariyathushel Arahant was drawn to Buddha’s teachings since a child, she did not share her Dhamma knowledge before her full enlightenment as it was felt not appropriate to share something without gaining a full understanding of Nibbana. Unless one gains Nibbana, it is reasonable to expect that one will be unable to explain the training path that leads to Nibbana. Thus, it is only after attaining Arahantship, that Dr Ariyathushel Arahant discusses the training path that leads to Nibbana for the benefit of fellow Dhamma practitioners who are seeking Nibbana.About other subject knowledge, Dr Ariyathushel Arahant’s other expertise include scientific research in the areas of mind, mental health, emotions, and feelings, well-beings, social learning, divisions, and research methods, and many more. She has experience in teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students from various countries in the UK universities, and several other universities in the world. She has a B.A (Psychology), M.P.M (Psychology), Ph.D., M.A (Buddhist Studies), PGCE (Cognitive Behavioral Science), PGCE (Research Methods), PGCE (Higher Education), Certificate in Agent based modelling for the Social Scientist, Certificate in Systematic Review & Meta-analysis, Professional Certificate in Statistics, Research Modelling with Mplus, Certificate of Multilevel Modelling for Scientists, Certificate in Pali, Advanced Diploma in French, Advanced Diploma in Japanese, Visharad in Music (equivalent to B.A Music), Diploma in Instrumental Music, and Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), UK. Her general interest includes contributing towards enhancing health and well-being outcomes and serving humanity.Spiritual practice is not something separate from daily life. There is a path and practice for gaining Nibbana based on right understanding. Given that the teachings leading to Nibbana are based on the right understanding, to develop the deep understanding of the teachings of Buddha leading to Nibbana, there is a need to go beyond ordinary views to gain noble views and go beyond ordinary techniques to train in the noble techniques. Training path leading to Nibbana can be developed by hearing a few right words, the books written by Dr Ariyathushel Arahant serves towards describing the practice leading to Nibbana beyond ordinary ways, and will contribute to those who aspire to gain Nibbana and that they will be able to fulfil their wishes.