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The Path to Enlightenment: Understanding Dhammakāya
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The Path to Enlightenment: Understanding Dhammakāya
…nowing [nāṇa] of the Dhammakāya." If we were to conclude the process of Right Practice by which the bodhisatva was able to attain Buddhahood, then he started by striving in the practice of meditation and insigh…
…ed through cognition and that which arises from true wisdom based on the Dhammakāya. It details the bodhisatva's rigorous meditation practice at the Bodhi Tree, emphasizing his vow to attain enlightenment regar…
The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
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The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
…leave this prosperous Mithila with its castles and towers, abundance of the four requisites?" The bodhisatva thought in this way for four months before he was able to fulfill his renunciation. Such thinking c…
In his quest for enlightenment, the bodhisatva grapples with renouncing the comforts of Mithila, contemplating his intentions for four months. Upo…
The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
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The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
…velihood, there is a good example illustrated in the Seriva Jataka (J.3). During that lifetime, the bodhisatva was born as a merchant called Seriva from the town of Seriva. Once, in the company of a greedy merc…
…rt, demonstrating the moral repercussions of one’s livelihood choices. The tale illustrates how the bodhisatva's honesty not only helps the distressed family but also establishes a moral example, in stark contr…
The Journey of Siddhartha Gotama Towards Enlightenment
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The Journey of Siddhartha Gotama Towards Enlightenment
…u study the previous lifetimes of Siddhartha Gotama, when he was still pursuing Perfections as the *bodhisatva*, he had already attained five of the six mental powers [*abhiññā*] since the time 4 x 10¹⁴⁰ *kappa…
This text delves into Siddhartha Gotama's profound realization that if he did not confront the battle against delusion, no one would. Motivated by anxiety for himself, his family, and all beings trapp
Understanding Right View and Right Intention in Buddhism
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Understanding Right View and Right Intention in Buddhism
…ṅkappa] In the Maha Janaka Jātaka (J.539), when the Buddha was still pursuing Perfections as the bodhisatva, taking rebirth as King Mahā Janaka in the city of Mithila, with a lifespan of 10,000 years. He cul…
This text examines the principles of Right View and Right Intention in Buddhism. It highlights the dangers of False Views, such as denying the reality of this world or the afterlife, and emphasizes th
The Foundations of Right Effort in Spiritual Practice
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The Foundations of Right Effort in Spiritual Practice
…n of effort is to abandonment of evils already done. This is well illustrated by the example of the bodhisatva in the Pañca-Uposatha Jataka (J.490). At that time the bodhisatva was born in a wealthy Brahmin fam…
This text delves into the concept of Right Effort in the context of spirituality, illustrated through the practice of a hermit who maintained his serene life in Himavanta forest for 700 years, while a
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
…tachment to rites and rituals: see Ten Fetters) sitibhūto (see coolness) Siddhattha (P. name of the bodhisatva in final existence) Sīmsapa q.v. (a species of tree, Dalbergia sisŭ) sotāpaṭṭhāla (see Sotāpana fru…
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