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Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
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Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
In the case that ‘brahma-’ refers to the masculine ‘Brahma’ In case of the term ‘brahma-’ in the three compounds50 being tra…
In this text, the term 'brahma-' is analyzed in the context of its translation as the masculine 'Brahma.' It discusses how the com…
Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins
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Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins
…d Brahmins As Gombrich points out, the passage in question is comparable to the Brahmins’ claim:46 brahmanā va brahmuo putṭā orasā mukhato jāta brahma-jā brahma-nimmitā brahma-dāyādā. D.III.81. The Brahmin…
… compares the descriptions of Brahmins and Monks, emphasizing the dual interpretations of the term 'brahma-' as both the masculine creator and the neuter ultimate reality. The discussion illustrates the com…
The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
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The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
…outh (verbal teaching) & Brahmā mouth. 3. The dhamma and Brahmā, the creator god; or The dhamma and Brahman, the ultimate reality. In both instances of the alternative translations of brahma-, it appears t…
…chings and creation concepts. The discussion extends to how 'dhamma' is referred to in Buddhist and Brahmanical contexts, emphasizing the importance of understanding these distinctions in Buddhist philosoph…
Understanding Ascetic Practices and the Pursuit of Brahmā Realms
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Understanding Ascetic Practices and the Pursuit of Brahmā Realms
… they can be reborn will be the Form-Brahmā world1. Ascetics subscribing to this dogma believe that Brahma is the Ultimate Truth. Thus, having taken human birth, they spend all their time trying to develop …
…tion from the cycle of rebirth, aiming for Nirvana. There are a total of sixteen realms in the Form-Brahma world and four in the Formless-Brahma world, each signifying a state of consciousness that ascetics…
Brahmins and Noble Disciples: A Comparative Analysis
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Brahmins and Noble Disciples: A Comparative Analysis
…ied Parallel ---|------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------ 1. | Brahma's children | Tathägata's sons | Mythical paternity & Spiritual paternity | | | Brahma & Tathägat…
…thical and spiritual parental origins. It details how both are seen as offsprings of divine origins—Brahma for Brahmins and Tathägata for Noble Disciples. Furthermore, the discussion emphasizes their teachi…
Attaining the Angelic Body through the Middle Way
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Attaining the Angelic Body through the Middle Way
[vimuttīnādassana] will be attained. When the mind is brought to a standstill at the centre of the Sphere of the Seeing and Knowledge of Liberation the Angelic Body will be attained. By now the sequen
The text discusses the attainment of the Angelic Body through a process of concentration and the sequential progression from the Coarse Human Body to various forms of Brahmā bodies, culminating in the
Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
In the case that 'brahma-' refers to the neuter 'brahman' In the other case in which the term brahma- is translated as 'brah…
This text clarifies that the term 'brahma-' can refer to either the masculine 'Brahmā' or the neuter 'brahman,' ultimately leading to the vie…
Exploring Concepts of Buddhist Mythology
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Exploring Concepts of Buddhist Mythology
…ābhariyā (see wife like a little sister) Atappā (P. realm of supreme bhassa (amenable conversation: Brahmas: see form Brahmā realms) see amenable location) attā (see true-self) bhassa (see true-self) attaki…
This text delves into intricate Buddhist concepts such as Asaññisatta, the realm of non-perception, and its relation to Nibbāṇa, highlighting essential terms like bhāvanā (development), and defilement
Understanding Craving in Buddhism
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Understanding Craving in Buddhism
knowledge of such ascetics are the Formless Brahma Realms — knowledge gained as the result of developing the formless absorptions [arûpajhâna]. Such a…
This text delves into the Buddhist concept of craving, specifically how its pursuit influences rebirth and suffering. It discusses the misinterpretation by ascetics aiming for the Formless Brahmā real
Understanding Craving and Suffering in Buddhism
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Understanding Craving and Suffering in Buddhism
ing after such wealth, even though it is acquired by honest means, is still subject to suffering because it contains craving which is the origin of suffering. Even the craving for the Brahmā-world and
This text delves into the concept of craving in Buddhism, emphasizing that even honest wealth can lead to suffering due to inherent craving. It discusses how aspirations for the Brahmā-world can trap
Implications of Dhamma and Brahma in Buddhist Teachings
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Implications of Dhamma and Brahma in Buddhist Teachings
… it may be useful to examine further implications from the parallel usage of the term 'dhamma' and 'brahma' elsewhere, for it may add further understanding to the present conclusion regarding the four desig…
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจการใช้คำว่า 'ดัมมะ' และ 'บราเหมะ' ในวรรณกรรมพุทธศาสนา และการตีความความหมายที่เชื่อมโยงกันของทั้งสองคำ เป็นการศึกษาความสำคัญของการใช้คำที่ขนานกัน ซึ่งสะท้อนถึงสถานะความบริสุทธิ์สูงสุดที่
Understanding the Inner Bodies on the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding the Inner Bodies on the Path to Enlightenment
… to the Three Signs comprise: the Subtle Human Body, the Angelic Body, the Subtle Angelic Body, the Brahma Body, the subtle Brahmā Body, the Formless Brahma Body and the Subtle Formless Brahmā Body. All of …
…phere and the Body of Enlightenment. These include the Subtle Human Body, Angelic Body, and several Brahma Bodies, all composed of the Five Aggregates. Unlike these mundane forms, the Body of Enlightenment …
Understanding Brahmabhūta and the Path to Nibbāna
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Understanding Brahmabhūta and the Path to Nibbāna
… at least they signify the ‘best’ state. The same may be said for the parallel of dhammacarĺa and brahmacarĺa. Although these two compounds are normally used in different senses, in the passage where they…
The text discusses how 'brahmabhūta' refers to the state of having eradicated all defilements, allowing one to experience ultimate…
Understanding the Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
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Understanding the Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
the centre of the body, in the same way as described earlier, in entering the centre of the Pathama Magga Sphere, successive inner bodies can be attained, going further inside the subtle human body —
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
Insights on Suffering and Enlightenment
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Insights on Suffering and Enlightenment
…n 124 form realms, craving for 78-9, 84, 201 form-absorptions 78, 79, 85; grasping for 88, 137 Form-Brahma Body, defilements of 135-6 form-Brahma realms 78-9 form-sphere 132 formations, mental 16, 21, 72, 1…
This text delves into pivotal Buddhist doctrines centered around suffering and enlightenment. It discusses the cycle of existence and the importance of overcoming craving. With references to meditativ
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) apilapanasa…
This glossary provides definitions and explanations of essential Buddhist terms, including various realms, states of mind, and notable figures. Key concepts such as Anāgamī (non-returner), anatta (not
เขียนความสำเร็จในชีวิต
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เขียนความสำเร็จในชีวิต
… brightly and clearly. The teacher told her to go through this form to the angelic body, into the Brahma body and the Form- less Brahma body.1 This she did and inside the Formless Brahma body she could …
ในหนังสือเล่มนี้ ได้พูดถึงวิธีการตั้งเป้าหมายเพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งความสำเร็จในชีวิต โดยมีการแบ่งเนื้อหาออกเป็นหลายบทที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการสร้างนิสัยการทำงาน การบริหารเวลา และการมองปัญหาให้ออก พร้อมทั้งแนวทาง
Wisdom of the Lord Buddha in Facing Challenges
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Wisdom of the Lord Buddha in Facing Challenges
…stubborn serpent. 8) When the Lord Buddha encountered a being that possessed Wrong View, such as a Brahma, He used a high level of wisdom in Buddhism in order to match the Brahma’s level and was able to pe…
…ted supernatural powers to subdue Nandopānanda, a being with Wrong View, while the Buddha engaged a Brahma at his level to lead him to the Right View. His teachings encourage us to scrutinize our abilities,…
Discovering Inner Transcendental Bodies
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Discovering Inner Transcendental Bodies
…y to subtle human body, from subtle human body to divine human body, from divine human body to Form Brahma body, from Form Brahma body to Non-form Brahma body, from Non-form Brahma body to Dhamma body, laye…
This text discusses the emergence of inner transcendental bodies through relaxation at the center of the Dhamma Sphere. As the mind achieves a state of calm and stillness, one can transition through v
The Three Forms of Craving in Buddhism
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The Three Forms of Craving in Buddhism
…alms [bhavatānha] Craving for the Form Realms is the attitude of those who wish to be reborn in the Brahma-world or the Realms of Form [rūpabhava]. Such people believe that being able to attain the Brahma-w…
…ernal pleasures. 2) Craving for the Form Realms (bhavatānha) involves the desire for rebirth in the Brahma-world, focusing on attaining form-absorptions (jhāna) to escape suffering. Each craving illustrates…