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Understanding Sensual Attachment and Overcoming Cravings
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Understanding Sensual Attachment and Overcoming Cravings
Our sense organs [aijhattikäyatana] are implicated in the attachment we have to sensual pleasures. If we want to extingu…
Our sense organs play a crucial role in our attachment to sensual pleasures. To overcome this attachment, we must target both the senses and their corresponding objects. Each sense - sight, sound, sme
The Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist Sainthood
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The Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist Sainthood
…heir practice, have the chance to uproot craving from the mind by transcendental extinction — by attaining the various levels of Buddhist sainthood according to their own potential. There are many docum…
… the teachings of Buddhism, striving to overcome craving and reach Nirvana, even if not all have attained it yet. Their experiences reveal insights into the essence of Nirvana through meditation and unw…
Rediscovery of the Dhammakāya Tradition
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Rediscovery of the Dhammakāya Tradition
mentaries for most people to understand. The knowledge of Dhammakāya is said to have diminished and eventually for some unknown reason, disappeared from Buddhism approximately…
The Dhammakāya tradition, once diminished in Buddhism, was revitalized by Luang Phaw Wat Paknam who dedicated his life to its teachings. His outreach efforts led to the tradition being acknowledged in
Understanding the Dhamma Body and Its Levels
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Understanding the Dhamma Body and Its Levels
reach the station, from there we take the train to the airport and eventually take the aeroplane that will take us to our destination. All the var…
This text delves into the concept of the Dhamma Body, highlighting its intricate structure composed of multiple layers, each representing a different level of spiritual refinement. Luang Phaw Wat Pakn
The Path of Right Actions in Buddhism
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The Path of Right Actions in Buddhism
…oving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity. 3. Right Speech Right Speech is what remains when we abstain from speaking in any of the following four ways: Telling Lies [musāvāda]: We must…
…sing on Right View, which is the accurate understanding framed by Nirvana and the four Noble Truths aimed at removing ignorance and craving. It highlights Right Intention, emphasizing thoughts filled wi…
Understanding the Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
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Understanding the Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
…ibed earlier, in entering the centre of the Pathama Magga Sphere, successive inner bodies can be attained, going further inside the subtle human body — the angelic body, the subtle angelic body, the for…
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
The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
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The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
ogre said to the other that they ought to eat the boy up, but the other ogre forbade him. The False View ogr…
…message for the king, who discovers the boy and the platter and consults the Buddha. The Buddha explains the power of recalling his virtues and teaches six forms of recollection for protection.
Dirty Practices in Retail Measurement
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Dirty Practices in Retail Measurement
…. *Double scales:* having one set of scales which underweighs and another which overweights. The retailer uses the underweighing scales when buying stock and the overweighing scales when selling stock; …
This text discusses various deceptive practices used by dishonest retailers to gain unfair profits through manipulation of weights and measures. Techniques include double …
The Transformative Journey of Animals and a Hermit
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The Transformative Journey of Animals and a Hermit
… at his own uncontrolled anger. Thus the snake entered the hermitage taking the vow never to hunt again until he could overcome his anger. The jackal had once been out scavenging and, coming across the …
…and arrogance. A snake, having killed a cow in a moment of uncontrolled anger, vows to never hunt again until he can control his desires. A jackal, caught in the decaying body of an elephant, learns a l…
Awakening Through Practice: The Path to Sainthood
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Awakening Through Practice: The Path to Sainthood
…ring the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, Koṇḍañña was awakened before his contemporaries — he was to attain sainthood before his other four colleagues. The other four members of the pañcavaggiya were not di…
…ctions and good deeds lead to his early awakening, inspiring both him and his companions to deeper faith and dedication in their practice. The journey illustrates that through diligent practice, one can…
The Jewelled Wheel of the Universal Monarch
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The Jewelled Wheel of the Universal Monarch
…r need to be transported to a distant place or to cross difficult territory such as deserts or mountains, then they can do this by virtue of the Jewelled Wheel — flying through the air if necessary. In …
…enges without physical struggle. Additionally, it enables instantaneous travel across difficult terrains, showcasing its significance in ancient monarchical descriptions. For further insights, visit dmc…
The Path to Enlightenment: Insights from Bahiya Dārucīriya
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The Path to Enlightenment: Insights from Bahiya Dārucīriya
… for enlightenment and that there is no necessity for themselves to practice meditation. What they fail to take into account is the influence of his previous lifetimes. It turns out that in a previous l…
…achieving enlightenment through intense meditation. Alongside fellow monks, he spent days on a mountain plateau, vowing to attain nirvana before leaving. Despite starvation, their determination showcase…
The Subtlety of Dhamma and the Buddha's Vocation
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The Subtlety of Dhamma and the Buddha's Vocation
…eaves in the Buddha’s hand, but the leaves of the forest (the phenomena into which the Lord Buddha gained insight through his enlightenment) were still left for Him to consider subsequent to His Enlight…
…end suffering, driven by compassion for others, and recognized his mission to teach Dhamma after attaining enlightenment. This journey, rooted in his awareness of suffering, began long before his enligh…
The Buddha's First Sermon: A Journey of Enlightenment
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The Buddha's First Sermon: A Journey of Enlightenment
…e nevasānāņānāsānānāyatana (fourth) level of arūpajhāna. Udaka was only one inner body away from attaining Dhammakāya. The Buddha thought to teach Udaka but on checking by meditation, found that Udaka h…
…ha since his renunciation, was alive in Isipatana. The Buddha journeyed to deliver his first sermon aimed at the Group of Five monks in the Deer Park, marking a pivotal point in spreading his teachings.…
The Noble Eightfold Path and Its Fruits
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The Noble Eightfold Path and Its Fruits
…a Saccānāna: Knowledge of the existence of Suffering O! Monks! The fruit which the Lord Buddha has gained as a result of practising the Noble Eightfold Path is as follows: 3.5.1.1 Cakkhu: The means of s…
The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight practices aimed at ethical and mental development, leading to enlightenment. The path includes Right View, Inten…
General Index of Meditation and Mindfulness Concepts
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General Index of Meditation and Mindfulness Concepts
…on-perception 193; fifth 131; first 85, 123, 129; fourth 129; second 129; third 129 absorptions: attainable only by meditation 132; attaining 129; five-fold analysis 130-1; form- 78-9, 85; formless- 80,…
…ta are also referenced to contextualize these concepts within broader teachings. This resource will aid practitioners in navigating their meditation journey effectively. Visit dmc.tv for more insights.
Insights on Suffering and Enlightenment
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Insights on Suffering and Enlightenment
…Suffering, Noble Truth of) extremes of practice 27, 193-6 eye, Dhamma- 109-10, 140-1 facilitated attainment of the Dhammacakka 175 Factors of Enlightenment: Seven 38; the Thirty-seven 16, 38, 175 Facult…
…ssions on factors contributing to enlightenment, fetters, and transformative meditation techniques, aiming to guide practitioners on a meaningful spiritual path. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Glossary of Key Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Key Buddhist Terms
… consciousness- sense pleasure) see sense-consciousness) kāmarāga (see sensual-grasping) kesā (see hair of the head) kamarāga anusayā (subtle sense- khandha (see aggregates) grasping: see subtle defilem…
…f craving and defilement. It also introduces notable figures like past Buddhas and their teachings, aiming to clarify essential Buddhist concepts for better understanding. This glossary serves as a valu…
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
…tha’s father) Suddā (peasant caste: see caste) sukha (see happiness) sukhaṁ (happy) Sumeru (P. mountain that forms the axis of the universe in Buddhist cosmology) taco (see skin) taṇha (see craving) Tap…
…ich illustrate the intricate beliefs surrounding meditation and mindfulness practices. The glossary aims to serve as a resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Buddhist philosophy and…
60+ Books on Buddhist Principles and Thai Tradition
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60+ Books on Buddhist Principles and Thai Tradition
Authorship and compilation of more than sixty book titles including: Ovadapatimokkhā (Thai), The Ten Virtues of a Monarch (Thai), The Virtuous Person the World Awaits (Thai), A Buddhist Way …
This collection features works authored or compiled by an expert in Buddhist philosophy and Thai traditions. The titles span various themes including virtues of a monarch, Buddhist ways to overcom…