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Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
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Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
…d States should focus initially on Iraq, because the United States and Iran share an interest in retaining Iraq’s territorial integrity and containing a bloody civil war. A U.S.–Iranian dialogue about I…
…is text discusses the necessity of the U.S. focusing on Iraq to facilitate a U.S.-Iranian dialogue, aiming to retain Iraq's territorial integrity and mitigate civil conflict. It emphasizes the challenge…
The Quest for Peace: The Two-State Solution in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
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The Quest for Peace: The Two-State Solution in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
…o revive Palestinian economic fortunes and social fabric. In this regard, the massive international aid program is helpful, but it is simply no substitute for an end to Israeli restrictions on the movem…
The pursuit of peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict hinges on the two-state solution, which aims to protect Israel's existence and Palestinian rights. Achieving this requires strong Palestinian …
Navigating the Complexities of U.S.-Middle East Relations
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Navigating the Complexities of U.S.-Middle East Relations
…ious circumstances. The biggest tension—between integrating Hamas and denying the movement its proclaimed goal of destroying Israel—can only be met by building on one of the few diplomatic successes the…
The text discusses the challenges of integrating Hamas while managing its actions against Israel. It stresses the importance of regional pressures and U.S. support for a unified Palestin…
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active
…hnological forces. With offices in Washington, Moscow, Beijing, Beirut, and Brussels, the Endowment aims to ensure global security and stability by maintaining a permanent international presence. It als…
Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) Overview
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Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) Overview
The Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) is a research institute that traces the roots of the Buddha…
The Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) is dedicated to tracing the origins of the Buddha's teachin…
Exploring Buddhist Meditation and Its Significance
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Exploring Buddhist Meditation and Its Significance
…with thanks for the initiatives and generosity of the Foundation’s leader. For, through the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI), many relevant academic units of scholarship throughout the…
…standing of meditative practices in Buddhist teachings and highlights the importance of the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) in fostering dialogue within Buddhism and the broader relig…
The Importance of Indigenous Scholarly Voices in Buddhist Studies
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The Importance of Indigenous Scholarly Voices in Buddhist Studies
…very ancient bits and pieces, some on bark and palm-leaf that belong among the most ancient book remains on the planet, how exciting it will be to see the unfolding of Buddhist scholarship in future yea…
…l guidance from Dr. Jeff Wilson, the text emphasizes the promising future of this academic endeavor aimed at enhancing understanding in meditative practices and inner visioning. The anticipation of incr…
Congratulatory Letter for Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Congratulatory Letter for Dhammachai International Research Institute
**Congratulatory letter** The 60th Dhammachai Education Foundation of Australia and New Zealand has developed an increasing commitment in recent …
The 60th Dhammachai Education Foundation of Australia and New Zealand has strengthened its commitment to studying the B…
Inaugural Volume of Buddhist Research by Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Inaugural Volume of Buddhist Research by Dhammachai International Research Institute
…in the historical year of the Buddhajayanti 2600 celebration of the Buddha's Enlightenment, Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI), as an academic organization preserving Early Buddhist teac…
On August 27, 2012, the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) marked the 44th anniversary of Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's ordi…
Launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute
Introduction This collection of articles marks the launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute (JDIRI). The articles presented here indicate some of the perspect…
… launch of the JDIRI, showcasing perspectives on Early Buddhism and meditation studies. The journal aims to publish research on ancient manuscripts and esoteric practices in Southeast Asia, highlighting…
Exploring Buddhist Manuscripts and Teachings
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Exploring Buddhist Manuscripts and Teachings
…scripts of the Khammouan Cave in Laos* 1 Dr. Chanida Jantrasrisalai *Dhammakāya in the Pali Canon* 10 Dr. Joe Zhou Ya *Buddhist M…
…sis of Dhammakāya in the Pali Canon, Theravāda Buddhist manuscripts in China, and a unique Lan Na Thai manuscript. Esteemed scholars such as Dr. Anatole-Roger Peltier, Dr. Chanida Jantrasrisalai, and Dr…
The Tipitaka Manuscripts of the Khammouan Cave in Laos
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The Tipitaka Manuscripts of the Khammouan Cave in Laos
The Tipitaka Manuscripts of the Khammouan Cave in Laos Anatole-Roger Peltier On invitation of the Ministry of Information and Culture (Vientiane, Laos), I went to Thakhek, capital of the Khammouan p
… Nong Pa Fa Cave in Khammouan Province. Accompanied by a cultural officer and a local scholar, they aimed to decipher important palm-leaf manuscripts found within the cave. The cave, which was discovere…
Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
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Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon¹ Chanida Jantrasrisalai I. Why ‘Dhamma-kāya’ in the ‘Pali Canon’? The term dhamma-kāya/dharmakāya appears in Buddhist lit…
The study investigates the term dhamma-kāya as presented in the Pali Canon, aiming to provide a comprehensive analysis that has been overlooked in previous studies. While many re…
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in Pali Canonical Texts
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in Pali Canonical Texts
…the three canonical passages mentioned above, only the first, namely the Aggañña-sutta passage, contains the term dhammakāya, while the other two do not. The reason for which all these passages are empl…
…gh a critical lens. By considering the philosophical backdrop and contextual settings, the research aims for more inclusive interpretations. Influences from previous research and the variance in interpr…
Understanding Dhammakāya: A Scholarly Interpretation
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Understanding Dhammakāya: A Scholarly Interpretation
…d that the difference in previous scholarly interpretations of the term dhammakāya in this passage mainly pertains to the inter-relatedness of two distinctive meanings of the term dhamma, i.e., the real…
…ing the dual meanings of dhamma as experienced by the Buddha and communicated in his teachings. The aim is to provide a re-interpretation of dhammakāya that is mindful of these complexities while enhanc…
Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
… nature is to arise, are those whose nature is to cease. At that time, the man has seen dhammas, attained dhammas, known dhammas, dived into dhammas; has crossed beyond doubt, deprived of uncertainty; h…
…s, establishing themselves as Stream-enterers on the Holy Eightfold Path. Understanding their state aids in recognizing genuine practitioners of Buddhism, as opposed to mere claimants. Further analysis …
The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
… identified with a particular 'transcendental fruit' (lokuttara phala) by which the person is then said to have achieved a corresponding noble state. A similar statement is made in the Dhammacakka·pavat…
… in Buddhist philosophy, specifically through the Noble Eightfold Path. It highlights how this path aids in the eradication of defilements, enabling worldly individuals to become noble disciples. Drawin…
Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
…al path or fruit can be understood as a totality of various qualities. As an example, the Stream-attaining path (sotāpattimagga) is composed of path-constituents at the level of the Stream-attaining sta…
…four noble truths across different levels of realization, asserting that the journey from Stream-attainer to Non-returner entails varying degrees of Nibbāna realization. The analysis suggests that dhamm…
Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
…om of realization that he can be self-enlightened, in the same way as a Buddha can. However, he is said to lack teaching ability in that he cannot teach a body of people to 90 A.I.77. Some scholars arg…
…t school but as a practice for spiritual realization. The Buddha's criteria for speaking truthfully aim to benefit listeners. The categorization of Paccekabuddhas as 'Buddhist' or 'non-Buddhist' may be …
Supramundane Paths and Fruits in Dhammakāya
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Supramundane Paths and Fruits in Dhammakāya
supramundane paths and fruits. 113 The ‘four pairs’ are mentioned instead when particular paths and their corresponding fruits are collectively call…
…discusses the different transcendental levels of dhammakāya, highlighting the distinction between trainees and non-trainees. The first seven levels correspond to qualities of trainees, whereas the eight…