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the centre of the body, in the same way as described earlier, in entering the centre of the Pathama Magga Sphere, successive inner bodies can be attained, going further inside the subtle human body —

This text discusses the progression through successive inner bodies leading to the Dhammakāya, emphasizing the distinction between mundane and transcendental bodies. It highlights that all worldly bod

mind in the mind, it means mindfulness only of the sphere of central processing — and not the spheres of the mind involved with perception, sensory registration or cognition. It is no use having mindf

The text discusses mindfulness focusing on the central processing of the mind, distinguishing it from perception and cognition. It describes the clear nature of the pure mind that becomes tainted by d

so bhagavā" and "Namo buddhassa" before throwing the dice. By contrast, the boy from the family of False View would recollect the virtue of various heretics before throwing the dice with the words "Na

In this narrative, the contrast between Right View and False View highlights that those who hold Right View, symbolized by the boy from the family of Right View, always prevail. Through various incide

1. Recollection of the virtues of the Buddha with the words "Itipi so bhagavā arahant sammāsambuddho..." 2. Recollection of the virtues of the Dhamma with the words "Suākkhāto bhagavā dhammo..." 3. R

This text emphasizes the importance of recollecting the virtues of the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, along with mindfulness of the body and the cultivation of compassion and loving-kindness towards all

[Image contains text and a circular symbol at the top] 4. The view that this world lacks reality or doesn’t exist; 5. The view that the afterworld lacks reality or doesn’t exist; 6. The view that

This text examines the principles of Right View and Right Intention in Buddhism. It highlights the dangers of False Views, such as denying the reality of this world or the afterlife, and emphasizes th

by inviting 60,000 monks for alms in the palace daily. The king wanted to have the chance to pay respect to a fully-enlightened Buddha and with this end in mind, invited the Naga King to come up from

King Asoka was a pivotal figure in Buddhism, inviting 60,000 monks for daily alms and yearning to pay respect to a fully-enlightened Buddha. He invited the Naga King to appear as the Buddha for homage

4.1 Abstention from killing Evil actions can be abstained from in any of the following three different ways: 1. abstention on the spur of the moment [sampattauirati]; 2. abstention by having requested

This text discusses various ways one can abstain from killing, highlighting three methods: spontaneous abstention, preemptive abstention through the Five Precepts, and transcendent abstention. Illustr

The Buddha said that a person who earns their living by Wrong Livelihood is like someone who intentionally advises a traveller to take a dangerous road, saying that it is safe, but when travelling the

This text discusses the concept of Wrong and Right Livelihood according to Buddhist teachings. It highlights the story of Seriva, a merchant who contrasts moral integrity with a greedy counterpart, de

but the bodhisattva urged him on. The merchant, realizing what he had lost through his greed choked up blood. It was at this time that he vowed to get his revenge on the bodhisattva in every future li

The text discusses the principles of Right Livelihood and Right Effort in Buddhism, exemplified by the bodhisattva's encounter with a greedy merchant. The merchant's greed leads to his demise, contras

people cite examples of enlightenment such as that of Bahiya Dārucīriya who, in his final lifetime didn’t appear to mediate, but could become enlightened just by hearing a few words from the Buddha at

In examining the enlightenment of Bahiya Dārucīriya, it is essential to recognize his previous lifetimes where he dedicated himself to achieving enlightenment through intense meditation. Alongside fel

Siddhattha's footsteps. When Siddhattha was training him-self under the auspices of Ālara and Udaka it was Koṇḍañña who was also to train himself in Siddhattha's footsteps. Thus, Koṇḍañña, along with

The Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta is pivotal in Buddhism, offering a master-plan for all subsequent teachings by the Buddha. It was delivered to a group of five adept meditators, setting a clear framewo

Dhamma in even greater subtlety. The Buddha was later to preach in the Sim­sapa forest that there were more leaves in the forest than he held in the palm of his hand. The 84,000 units of Dhamma which

The Buddha preached the concept of Dhamma, comparing his teachings to leaves in his hand versus the endless phenomena of enlightenment. He remembered his vow to end suffering, driven by compassion for

so many lifetimes in his past of pursuing Perfections, still had to waste six years in the discovery of the Dhamma, stak- ing his own life for the knowledge — how much harder would it be for others to

Through his past lifetimes and pursuit of Perfection, the Buddha dedicated six years to discover the Dhamma. Acknowledging the difficulty others may have in understanding, he chose his first disciples

just passed away seven days ago and would now have to spend an exceedingly long lifetime in the formless Brahma-world. He might not even have the chance to hear the teachings of the next Buddha, let a

This excerpt discusses the profound moment in the Buddha's life when he sought to teach meditation after renouncing worldly comforts. He encountered obstacles as potential disciples Udaka Rāmaputta an

3. Right Speech [Sammā Vācā] 4. Right Action [Sammā Kammanta] 5. Right Livelihood [Sammā Ājīva] 6. Right Effort [Sammā Vāyāma] 7. Right Mindfulness [Sammā Sati] 8. Right Concentration [Sammā Samādhi]

This text discusses the Middle Way as taught by the Tathāgata, emphasizing the importance of Right Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness, and Concentration as a means to attain insight and e

Yāva kivāñca me bhikkhave, imesu "O! Monks! If the Tathāgata had not fully com- catusu ariyassaccevaṁ tiparivattaṁ completed these three cycles with their twelve com- dvaḍasākāraṁ yathābhuṭṭaṁ nān

In this text, the Buddha addresses monks, emphasizing that he has fully completed the three cycles of truth, which affirms his status as a fully self-enlightened Buddha. He claims that this enlightenm

snake, poisonous, mistaken for rope spire, a palace - {metaphor for Mid- - {metaphor for self-mortification dle Way 38-9} 36} spouses, categories of 154-6 snake - {metaphor for craving 88} sprite, ear

This text explores several metaphors used in Buddhist philosophy, including the snake as a metaphor for craving and its relationship to the concept of suffering. It further elaborates on the significa

dukkhanirodhagāminī ariyasacca knowledge that what must be done in relation to the Noble Truths has been done (see the Noble Truth of the Path to the Cessation of Suffering) dukkhanirodhagāminī kat

บทความนี้สำรวจและอธิบายเกี่ยวกับความจริงอันสูงส่งเกี่ยวกับความทุกข์และเส้นทางในการบรรเทาความทุกข์ตามหลักธรรมของพุทธศาสนา เนื้อหาครอบคลุมถึงความรู้ในด้านต่างๆ ที่เกี่ยวข้องกับแนวทางการดับทุกข์ รวมถึงปร

gammo (adj. reason why people icchā (see jealousy) settle for the household life: see iddhipada (see Four Foundations harm of sensual-indulgence) of Success) gandha (scant: see sense-objects) Indra (P

This text delves into various sensory terms found in Buddhist scriptures, particularly focusing on olfactory and gustatory experiences. It covers concepts such as gandha (smell), jihvā (taste), and th

Appendix F: How to Meditate Meditation is a state of ease, inner peace and happiness that we can bring into being, ourselves. It is a practice recommended by Buddhism for happiness, non-recklessness,

Meditation is a practice for achieving ease, inner peace, and happiness as taught in Buddhism. This technique, by Phramonkothempuni, begins with respecting the Triple Gem and taking precepts, followed