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The Noble Truths of Suffering and Cessation
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The Noble Truths of Suffering and Cessation
πεonæbhabikä <3.2.1.2> nandīrāga- one to one's here-and-now existence — and compries Craving for sensual p…
This text discusses the Noble Truth of suffering (dukkha) and its cessation, emphasizing the importance of extinguishing cravin…
The Tathāgata and the Cycle of Enlightenment
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The Tathāgata and the Cycle of Enlightenment
Yāva kivāñca me bhikkhave, imesu "O! Monks! If the Tathāgata had not fully com- catusu ariyassaccevaṁ tiparivattaṁ …
In this text, the Buddha addresses monks, emphasizing that he has fully completed the three cycles of truth, which affi…
The Proclamation of the Supreme Dhamma
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The Proclamation of the Supreme Dhamma
anuttaram dhammacakkam payattitam Dhamma which cannot be denied by any priest or appattvattiyam samanaena ya brahman- ena ya devena va maena va brahmuna va…
In this text, we witness the proclamation of the Dhamma that cannot be denied by any priest or god. The text details the reactions of different heavenly deities from the…
The Moment of Enlightenment
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The Moment of Enlightenment
brahmunā vā kenaci vā lokasminṭi”. Itīha tena khaṇena tena muhuṭṭena yava brahmalokā saddo abbhuaggac…
In a significant moment, a cry ascended to the Brahma-world, causing a tremor throughout the ten-thousand-fold cosmos and releasing a vast radiance …
General Index of Meditation and Mindfulness Concepts
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General Index of Meditation and Mindfulness Concepts
Appendix C: General Index absent-mindedness: overcome by meditation 124 absorption: factors 123, 129-132; of neither-perception-…
…ificant terms and concepts related to meditation and mindfulness practices. It includes terms like absent-mindedness, absorption, and aggregates of clinging, helpful for understanding their application…
Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
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Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
Angelic Body 107, 122; defilements by attaining Dhammakaya 111 of 135 bemoaning, as suffering 47, 58, 71, ang…
This text delves into key Buddhist teachings regarding suffering, attachment, and the process of attaining enlightenment. It an…
Understanding Suffering and the Cycle of Existence
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Understanding Suffering and the Cycle of Existence
…sation of suffering 93-4 {metaphor, lion and Suffering as 51-2; suffering as 47 hunter 94); responsible for keeping conduct 145-6 being in cycle of rebirth 80; retin- confusion, overcome by meditation…
… definitions and categorizations. It discusses the Cycle of Existence and how attachment leads to rebirth. The text highlights the importance of meditation and self-reflection as tools for overcoming s…
Understanding Dhammakāya and Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Defilements in Meditation
deep meditation 114 defilement 122: different, for each inner body 135; of Angelic Body 135; of Dhammakāya Anāgāmi 137; of Dhammakāya Gotrabhu 136; of Dhammakāya S…
…h examination of the Dhammakāya concept, explaining various levels such as Dhammakāya Anāgāmi, Gotrabhu, and Sakidāgāmi. It discusses the nature of defilements and how arahants are free from them. The …
Exploring Dhammakāya and the Eightfold Path
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Exploring Dhammakāya and the Eightfold Path
…t (see Right Effort) Coarse, 108, 134; defilements of Eightfold Path: arises internally as 136-7; Subtle, 108, 134 sphere 105; components 20, 117, Dhammakāya Tradition, Phra- 202; components 39-43; co…
… of suffering. Concepts are illustrated through metaphors such as the emperor and the donkey giving birth to a mule, emphasizing the journey to awakening. It covers the important aspects of mindfulness…
Metaphors and Teachings on Suffering and Generosity
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Metaphors and Teachings on Suffering and Generosity
gardener removing weeds by the house-[metaphor for body 65]: inscure, [metaphor for Buddha's practice 95] generosity 132 ghos…
This text delves into various Buddhist concepts, including the metaphor of a gardener removing weeds representing the body, and ins…
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts
Inention, Right (see Right Intention) internment in the womb, suffering irritation (see annoyance) jealousy 50 jewel, wish-fulfilling - metaphor for Middle Way …
This text delves into central Buddhist themes such as the nature of suffering, the importance of right intention, and the concept o…
Understanding Nibbāna and the Noble Truths
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Understanding Nibbāna and the Noble Truths
natal wind 61 neighbourhood concentration 43, neither-perception-nor-non-perception, absorption of 193 nibbāna, anupadis…
This text delves into key concepts in Buddhist philosophy, particularly Nibbāna and the Noble Truths. It discusses the interrelation of tea…
Exploring Key Buddhist Concepts and Practices
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Exploring Key Buddhist Concepts and Practices
Phramonkothpumuni: emphasises practice 12; explains "dhammikāya" and "āyatannibbāna" 102; founder of Dhammakāya Tradition 102; respected commentarian 102-3; sixteen tasks of 207 p…
This text delves into various aspects of Buddhist philosophy, focusing on the teachings and practices associated with the Dhammakāya Tradition…
Insights into Buddhist Teachings
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Insights into Buddhist Teachings
Kondaṇña 142; abstention from killing 158-60; instilled by loving kindness 141; tool of Right Livelihood 144 Right V…
This text discusses various Buddhist concepts such as Kondaṇña's role in understanding Right View and the importance of loving ki…
Exploring Self-Mortification and Sensual Indulgence
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Exploring Self-Mortification and Sensual Indulgence
… with poison 36, trusting an enemy 36-7, vengeful ogre 36}; practices 19; the harm of 194; unprofitable 35 selfishness, arising from materialism 81 sense: consciousness 96, 97; contact 96, 97-8; cravin…
This text discusses the concepts of self-mortification and sensual indulgence. It elaborates on the causes and consequences of self-mortification, which often leads to lamentation and sp…
Exploration of Metaphors in Buddhist Philosophy
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Exploration of Metaphors in Buddhist Philosophy
…for craving 88} sprite, earth- 24 soil of earth - {metaphor for the Ag- stealing 40, 83, 119, 142: abstention gregates of Clinging 73} from 160-1; caused by sensual in- sorrow 46, 58, 69-70, 199: cause…
This text explores several metaphors used in Buddhist philosophy, including the snake as a metaphor for craving and its relationship to the concep…
Exploring Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhist Philosophy
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Exploring Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhist Philosophy
dying 58, 67-9, 199; of exposure to third absorption 129, 130, 131 hateful things 71-2; of illness, 12, thought, discursive, sense 96, 100 46, 5…
This text delves into the intricate themes of suffering and enlightenment within Buddhist teachings. It explores the various aspects of suffering, including its origins and manifesta…
Exploring Concepts of Wholesomeness and Worldliness in Buddhism
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Exploring Concepts of Wholesomeness and Worldliness in Buddhism
…0 Udaka Rāmaputta Hermit 193 unfortunate [hell] realms 83 Universal Monarch: wheel of, comparable to Dhammacakka, 183-6; endowments 184 untouchable caste 30 unwholesome: behaviour 111; liveli…
This text delves into fundamental Buddhist concepts including the nature of wholesomeness, the implications of worldly wealth, and the …
Reference Table of Pali Terms
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Reference Table of Pali Terms
Appendix D: Reference Table of Pali Terms The following table is not intended to be an exhaustive Pali-English dictionary: i…
The reference table provides a selection of Pali terms related to Buddhist philosophy, arranged alphabetically for ea…
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
Akiṇiṭṭhā (P. Realm of Supreme anurakkhāṇa-paddhāṇa (maintre Brahmas: see form Brahmā akusalahamma (see unwhole- anusayā (see subtle defilements) someness) apilap…
This glossary provides definitions and explanations of essential Buddhist terms, including various realms, states of mind, and notable figures. Key concepts such as A…