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Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
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Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
Functionally, however, both terms seem to imply a different relationship between individual members and the ‘totality’ of th…
This text analyzes the distinctions between the terms 'body' and 'collection' within the framework of Dhamma, particularly focusing on fu…
Understanding Dhammakāya: The Essence of Transcendental Dhamma
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Understanding Dhammakāya: The Essence of Transcendental Dhamma
…amagga).86 Therefore, the particular path is not a mere ‘collective title’ of the path-constituents but the ‘essential totality’ by which a ‘body’ is defined. The dependence of functions of individual …
This text discusses the concept of Arhatship and the definition of Dhammakāya in the context of Buddhist philosophy. It argues that the path should be seen as an essential totality, forming a 'body…
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakaya
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakaya
First, as a *kammadhāra* compound, the translation of the term *dhammākāya* will be ‘the body that is transcendental (lokuttara) dhamma’ or ‘the body that is Nibbāna.’ This gives a s…
The term Dhammakaya can be viewed in two ways: as a kammadhāra compound translated to mean 'the body that is transcendental d…
Understanding Dhammakāya and the Tathāgata
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Understanding Dhammakāya and the Tathāgata
this sense conveys the meaning that the Tathāgata is the body pertaining to transcendental dhamma or Nibbāna, or he is the body of those transcendent qualitie…
…จสอบแนวคิดของ ‘dhammakāya’ และการเชื่อมโยงกับ Tathāgata ซึ่งหมายถึงร่างกายของธรรมชาติที่ไพศาลหรือ Nibbāna การศึกษาเสนอว่า ‘dhammakāya’ สามารถแปลได้ทั้งในฐานะคุณศัพท์ หรือคำนามที่ชี้ถึงร่างกายของธรรมะที…
Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
V. Reference 2: Dhammakāya and Paccekabuddhas A Paccekabuddha is counted as one of the two types of Buddhas. According to Buddhist philosop…
This text discusses the concept of Paccekabuddhas, individuals of high wisdom who achieve self-enlightenment but lack the ability to teach. It …
Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhism
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhism
91 While it is possible for a Paccekabuddha to teach an individual which finally leads to that person's enlightenment, he…
The text discusses the distinct nature of Paccekabuddhas, who can guide individuals toward enlightenment but do not teach the masses like Buddhas. The…
The Characteristics of Paccekabuddhas in Apadāna Literature
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The Characteristics of Paccekabuddhas in Apadāna Literature
In the Apadāna literature, besides the life history of the Buddha and his disciples, a section is devoted to a depiction of the …
The Apadāna literature highlights the characteristics of Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing their significant dhammas and independent mind. Verse 52 describes them as havin…
Understanding Paccekabuddhas: Characteristics and Dhamma
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas: Characteristics and Dhamma
These verses describe the Paccekabuddhas as ones possessed of supreme purity, wisdom, wakefulness, composure, and having…
These verses highlight the qualities of Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing their supreme purity, wisdom, and self-enlightenment capacity. The term ‘mahatad…
The Essence of Dhamma-Milk in Spiritual Growth
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The Essence of Dhamma-Milk in Spiritual Growth
… the realisation of truths, as mentioned in the previous verse. In verse 33, Gotami is said to have been fed on the ‘dhamma-milk.’105 Because it is fed to her by the Buddha, it sounds likely that such …
The concept of dhamma-milk represents spiritual nourishment derived from the Buddha's teachings, leading to inner peace and realization of truths. Gotami's declaration signifies …
Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
1. The term dhammakāya is related to enlightenment. This agrees with our earlier observation regarding the relation of ‘dhammakāya’ to the Buddha and Paccakabuddhas. 2. Dhammakāya is …
The term 'dhammakāya' signifies enlightenment and is not exclusive to the Buddha but can also be attained by his disciples, as indicated by Gotami's reference to 'my dhammakāy…
Understanding the Levels of Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
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Understanding the Levels of Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
In regard to the different levels of dhammakāya, the canon talks about the different states of trainees (sekha) and non-trainees (asekha). The former refers to states …
The text elaborates on the different levels of dhammakāya, categorizing trainees and non-trainees based on their …
Supramundane Paths and Fruits in Dhammakāya
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Supramundane Paths and Fruits in Dhammakāya
…vels of dhammakāya may correspond to all these transcendental states. This agrees with our earlier observation that these transcendental paths and fruits as well as Nibbāna can be identified with dhamm…
The text discusses the different transcendental levels of dhammakāya, highlighting the distinction between trainees and non-trainees. The first seven levels correspond to qualities of trainees, wherea…
Understanding Dhammakāya: A Noble Identity
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Understanding Dhammakāya: A Noble Identity
As a noun, the term refers to the new identity of a noble person once he/she is transubstantiated either from the worldly plane to a supramundane plane or …
The term Dhammakāya refers to the new identity of a noble person following transubstantiation, highlighting different levels of realization. It embodies th…
Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
Dhammapāla, like Buddhaghosa, employs the term dhammikāya mostly as a noun, and relates it either with the Buddha’s me…
Dhammapāla discusses dhammikāya, relating it to the Buddha's mental qualities and Enlightenment. This term connects the Buddha's teachings and truths, il…
Interpretations of Dhammakāya in Pali Commentaries
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Interpretations of Dhammakāya in Pali Commentaries
In addition to the above two commentators, Upasena and Buddhadatta141 are also Pali commentators who lived around the sam…
The text discusses the interpretations of the term 'dhammakāya' by various Pali commentators, focusing on Upasena and Buddhadatta, who align with Buddhagōsha, and th…
Understanding Dhammakāya in Theravāda Buddhism
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Theravāda Buddhism
In a few passages, however, Sāriputta also refers to the term dhammakāya in the sense of the Buddha’s teaching.150 On the whole, traditional Theravādins interpret the term dhammakāya mostly in …
This passage examines the term 'dhammakāya' as interpreted in traditional Theravāda Buddhism. It discusses the general view of dhammakāya as reflecting the qualities of the Buddha and t…
Bibliography of Buddhist Studies
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Bibliography of Buddhist Studies
Bibliography Dutt, Nalinaksha. Mahayana Buddhism. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1978. Geiger, Wilhelm. …
This bibliography encompasses significant scholarly works in Buddhist studies, offering insights into vari…
Academic Studies on Buddhism
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Academic Studies on Buddhism
Mus, Paul. Barabudur: Sketch of a History of Buddhism Based on Archaeological Criticism of the Texts. New Delhi:…
This collection features key academic contributions to the study of Buddhism, drawing from archaeological criticism, doctrinal analyses, and comp…
Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
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Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
Buddhist Manuscripts in China: A Case Study of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna (Xishu…
This article delves into the rich tapestry of Buddhist culture in China, specifically focusing on the Theravāda Buddhism of the Dai people in Sipso…
Overview of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in China
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Overview of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in China
I will give a brief overview of the manuscripts that have been discovered and catalogued, an explanation of some cu…
This document provides an overview of Theravāda Buddhist manuscripts found in China, particularly in Yunnan Province. It discusses the significance o…