@article{Walsh_2018, title={A Critical Theory-Praxis for Contemplative Studies}, volume={11}, url={https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/Jiabu/article/view/219851}, abstractNote={<p>Faith has an important role in early Theravāda Buddhism. The Theravāda Pali<br>Canon lists faith as one of seven treasures (dhāna), one of five spiritual faculties (indriyas),<br>and one of the spiritual powers (balas). There are also other lists of virtues in which faith<br>is included; faith is described as an important quality in some stream-enterers, a state<br>preceding enlightenment. In standard descriptions of people going forth (taking ordination<br>as a monk), faith is usually mentioned as an important motivation. Faith in the sense of a<br>trustful confidence – a quality more of the heart than a cognitive belief – has an important<br>role in Buddhism, albeit generally not as central as in some religions. Faith both leads to<br>calm and encourages one to seek to attain the stages of spiritual perfection. This paper<br>aims to search for current problems on Faith to the Saṅgha Community, to analyze their<br>cause and effects.</p>}, number={3}, journal={The Journal of International Association of Buddhist Universities (JIABU)}, author={Walsh, Zachary David}, year={2018}, month={Jun.}, pages={456–472} }