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Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta

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Four elements—earth, water, fire, air—depicted as natural forces in traditional Buddhist art style
Buddhist Studies

What Is Dhātu? The Four Elements in Buddhist Meditation

Explore the four elements (dhātu) in Buddhism—earth, water, fire, and air—and how contemplating them reveals the nature of the body and mind.

Sep 12, 2026
Abstract composition showing six natural elements — earth, water, fire, air, space, and a luminous consciousness field — blending in a circular mandala formation, traditional Buddhist art style, serene spiritual atmosphere, 16:9
Practice & Meditation

The Six Elements in Buddhism: Understanding Dhātu Meditation

Discover the six elements meditation from the Buddha's Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta — a profound practice of deconstructing the illusion of self through earth, water, fire, air, space, and consciousness.

Sep 10, 2026