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DHAMMAKAYA FOUNDATION 'BUDDHISM IN PLAIN ENGLISH' SERIES 3 THE BUDDHA'S FIRST TEACHING by Phrabhavanaviryakhun (Phra Phadet Datjaw) (Note: The extracted text is based on the visible portions of the

The Buddha's First Teaching by Prabhavanuvauriyakhun (Phra Phadet Dattaejevo) DHAMMAKAYA FOUNDATION 'BUDDHISM IN PLAIN ENGLISH' SERIES 3

above — delusion, renunciation and the Buddha’s previous meditation experience — before embarking on the remainder of this book. Finally, it should be mentioned that the aim of books in the 'Buddhism

This book aims to make Buddhist scriptures accessible to beginners by presenting them in plain English while maintaining accuracy. It provides Pali terminology alongside translations and encourages re

For as long as the components were separated, they could not be called a wheel. Just as, a skilled wheelwright can assemble the components to make a strong wheel ready to be put to work, the Buddha, t

The Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta marks the first sermon of Buddha, articulating the foundational teachings that guide practitioners towards liberation. This sermon, unique in its singular delivery, enca

**1. Saccaṇāṇa:** This first cycle of examination of the knowledge of the Four Noble Truths established the knowledge of the Truth of their Existence. Thus he was to find out: 'this is the Noble Truth

This text outlines the process of examining the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism through three cycles: Saccaṇāṇa (knowledge of existence), Kiccāṇāṇa (knowledge of duty), and Kataṇāṇa (knowledge of fulfil

1.3. Suffering as an affliction This third meaning of suffering shows the direct inter-rela- tion with the fourth Noble Truth of the Path of Practice for an end of suffering. That suffering is an affl

This text discusses the nature of suffering in Buddhism, emphasizing its inter-relation with the cessation of suffering as outlined in the Noble Truths. It highlights that suffering is akin to an affl

by reflecting on Suffering's meaning at 2, 3 and 4 in that order. As for the the meaning at 2, even though it is con- cerned with the Noble Truth of Suffering, it has implications reaching to the Orig

The text reflects on the meanings of Suffering within Buddhism, particularly its Noble Truths. It discusses how the meanings related to Suffering connect with the Origin, Cessation, and the Noble Eigh

- stealing [adinnāḍāna] - committing adultery [kāmesumicchācāra] Unwholesome speech comprises: - telling lies [musāvāda] - divisive speech [pisuṇaṅāṭa] - harsh speech, insults and swearing [pharusavaṭ

In Buddhism, ten unwholesome behaviors are cautioned against: stealing, committing adultery, lying, divisive speech, harsh speech, idle chatter, covetousness, vengeful thinking, and false views. These

1. Right View The Buddha taught that Right View is a fiercely accurate understanding of life and the world based on the benchmark of Nirvana, a thorough understanding of all four Noble Truths, and pra

This text elaborates on essential aspects of Buddhism focusing on Right View, which is the accurate understanding framed by Nirvana and the four Noble Truths aimed at removing ignorance and craving. I

grasping [räga], hatred [dosa] and delusion [moha]. When the mind is sufficiently pure to be released from these three defilements, the mind will attain the Formless Brahma Body. The defilements assoc

This text discusses the process of achieving enlightenment in Buddhism, focusing on the overcoming of three main defilements: grasping (räga), hatred (dosa), and delusion (moha). It explains the attai

the knowledge arising from cognition may be erroneous. The knowledge arising from 'knowing', by contrast, de- pends on the Dhammakāya — it is knowledge based on true wisdom such as the Four Noble Trut

This text discusses the distinction between knowledge gained through cognition and that which arises from true wisdom based on the Dhammakāya. It details the bodhisatva's rigorous meditation practice

ter asking all the monks’ names, the Buddha would ask his. The Buddha knew what he was thinking and asked the man his name. “Ariya” replied the man. In fact, the Buddah didn’t need to be told the man’

In this text, the Buddha teaches that true nobility is defined by one's actions towards living beings. Ariya learns that harming others disqualifies him from being 'noble', resulting in his attainment

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

Whenever the Buddha arises in the world and our Perfections are sufficiently developed, we too may be the first disciple to attain Sainthood in that Buddha’s dispensation, in the same way as Koṇḍañña.

The text discusses the possibility of achieving Sainthood when the Buddha arises and our Perfections are fully developed, exemplified by Koṇḍañña. If not, there's potential for rebirth in heavenly rea

[vāddha-saṃsāra] on the levels of the Sensual Plane, the Form Plane and the Formless Plane so that we can enter upon Nirvana. Thus in the inauguration of the Dhamma to the world, these two reasons are

The Dhammacakka pavattana Sutta marks the inaugural teaching of the Buddha, delivered at Isipatana Deer Park two months post-enlightenment. This Sutta introduces foundational concepts in Dhamma, empha

the other teachings of the Buddha,the teachings of the arahants and the teachings of distinguished Buddhist teachers down to the present time are simply enlargements upon the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutt

บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของพระธรรมจักรปวตนสูตรซึ่งเป็นแผนหลักในการเข้าถึงการตรัสรู้ ภาพรวมของสอนต่างๆ ของพระพุทธองค์และพระอรหันต์ ต่อจากนี้ยังบอกเราถึงสาเหตุการเผยแผ่พระธรรมจักรปวตนสูตร และการที่พระ

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

he would become an arahund. Having done the three cycles for each of the Four Noble Truths in each of the Four Inner Bodies, he would have completed the: "sixteen tasks — until invulnerable to hardshi

This text outlines the journey towards achieving Arahantship as prescribed in the Buddhist tradition, focusing on the importance of completing the sixteen tasks linked to the Four Noble Truths and the

Sammañi Dıṭṭhi (see Right View) Sammaña Kammanta (see Right Action) Sammaña Samādhi (see Right Concentration) Sammaña Sambuddho (P. an epithet of the Buddha: the Perfectly Enlightened One) Sammañ

This glossary serves as a valuable resource for those exploring Buddhism, providing definitions and explanations of important terms. It covers concepts such as Right View, Right Action, and mindfulnes

sota viṁñāṇa (auditory consciousness: see sense consciousness) Subhakinhā (P. realm of Brahmās with a steady aura: see form Brahmā realms) Suddassā (P. realm of the Brahmās who are beautiful: see for

This glossary provides definitions of key terms in Buddhism, including various realms of existence, aspects of consciousness, and significant teachings. It covers concepts such as 'sota viṁñāṇa' (audi