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Global Meditation Centers Contact Information
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Global Meditation Centers Contact Information
…wn, South Africa, 8005 Tel. +(27)-21-439-1896 Mobile: +27-72-323-0060, +27-79-379-0245 Wat Buddha Johannesburg (Johannesburg Meditation Centre) c/o Plot 24, Kalkheuwel, North West Province, Sou…
This document provides comprehensive contact information for various meditation centers worldwide, including those in South Korea, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Each section contains specific d
Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
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Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
mentioned in the canon.40 The title ‘son of the Blessed one’ suggests that, through the Buddha, the person was (re)born to the same plane (bhūmi) to which the Buddha belongs, i.e., passing beyon…
…Stream-attainer, identified as a noble disciple who is reborn to a transcendental plane through the Buddha's teachings. Key qualities include association with virtuous individuals, adherence to the noble ei…
Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
…ts that 'dhammakāya' must be singular. 100 In any case, the verse conveys the meaning that a Paccekabuddha has dhamma(s) as his body (or bodies), where 'dhammas' refers to the qualities pertaining to self-e…
…d its relation to enlightenment. Dhammakāya is presented as a singular concept applying to both the Buddha and Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing that 'dhamma' refers to transcendental aspects rather than mere tea…
Dhammakāya and the Previous Buddha
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Dhammakāya and the Previous Buddha
VII. Reference 4: Dhammakāya and Previous Buddha Another Pāli passage that shows the relation of dhammakāya with the Buddha is found in the Atthasan…
บทความนี้วิเคราะห์ความสัมพันธ์ของคำว่า Dhammakāya กับพระพุทธเจ้าในพระอัฏฐสังคษา โดยมีการเล่าถึงชีวิตของพระอรหันต์ Atthasandassaka ที่มีความคิดถึงพระพุทธเจ้า Padumuttara และการยกย่องพระพุทธเจ้าในบทกวีส
Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
…iples through the penetration of the noble paths.130 In one instance, he connects the term with the Buddha's teachings and disciplines collected together, i.e., the dhamma-vinaya which takes on the role of …
This text examines the term dhammakāya as articulated by Buddhaghosa, linking it to spiritual realities and teachings of the Buddha. It highlights the role of dham…
Understanding the Pāli Verses and Buddhist Doctrine
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Understanding the Pāli Verses and Buddhist Doctrine
… summary of Buddhist doctrine in the form of a list of the constituents of the physical body of the Buddha. This list describes the twenty-six qualities and forms of wisdom and the four personal robes of th…
…anuscript presents Pāli verses and commentary in Tai Yuan, summarizing Buddhist doctrines about the Buddha's physical body and wisdom. It includes thirty stanzas highlighting qualities like divine ears and …
Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
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Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
… able to point to them, but we will be able to see them when we meditate. This is the time that the Buddha saw Heaven and Hell. So we will be able to see Hell in one of two ways: (1) Meditate, increase our …
…a as a re-discovery, guiding individuals to see their actions' consequences through meditation. The Buddha's enlightenment is elaborated upon, revealing two ways to understand Hell: through meditation or pe…
The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
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The Path to Self-Development and Ethical Living
…order to be successful. We can see the Dhamma by practicing the eight fold noble path. Because the Buddha meditated and saw his own mind, He then saw everyone else’s mind. He could see the defilements in h…
…elf-development through six directions, emphasizing the role of ethical living and the teachings of Buddha in understanding one's mind and actions. It highlights the significance of the Eightfold Noble Path…
The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
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The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
The first monk ordained by the Buddha personally, was Kondanna. He was the first of Lord Buddha's disciples, and Buddhism's first monk. H…
The first monk ordained by the Buddha, Kondanna, was the first disciple who became a Stream-enterer after the Buddha's first sermon in Is…
Chanting and Meditating in Buddhism
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Chanting and Meditating in Buddhism
4. Chanting and Meditating When the Buddha was alive, his disciples could listen to him preach and extol the virtues of the Dhamma everyday. H…
After the Buddha's passing, his disciples engaged in chanting and meditation to keep the teachings of Dhamma alive. …
Understanding Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
…Blessings (mangala): prosperity; auspiciousness; good omen; anything that is conducive to success. Buddha: “awaken one” who is fully enlightened and who has realized Nibbana without the benefit of a Buddha…
…e attainment leading to super insight, and the Dhammakaya, the Body of Enlightenment. It highlights Buddha's role as the ‘awakened one’ and explains the historical context of Buddha teachings. The term ‘man…
The Tale of the Trapped Monks
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The Tale of the Trapped Monks
14 2 Story of Three Groups of Persons A group of seven monks also went to pay homage to the Buddha. On the way, they enquired at a monastery and they were directed to a cave, and there they spent th…
…pped for seven days after a boulder blocked the entrance. They were eventually freed and sought the Buddha's wisdom about their predicament. They learned valuable lessons about their past actions. The Buddh…
The Story of Mattakundali
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The Story of Mattakundali
46 Clear-minded Youths - 5 The Story of Mattakundali On that morning, the Buddha arising early from his deep meditation of compassion saw, in his Net of Knowledge, Mattakundali lyi…
In this narrative, the Buddha notices Mattakundali, a weak youth, during his morning alms round. Despite his frail condition, Mat…
Invitation to the Buddha
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Invitation to the Buddha
The mother-in-law of Culasubhadha was very anxious to see the Buddha when she was told about him by her daughter-in-law. She even agreed to let Culasubhadha invite the …
Culasubhadha's mother-in-law eagerly anticipates an audience with the Buddha after hearing about his virtues. In a heartfelt gesture, Culasubhadha prepares offerings for him an…
The Good and the Wicked: A Buddha's Discourse
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The Good and the Wicked: A Buddha's Discourse
At the end of the discourse, Anathapindika, the father of Culasubbhadda, approached the Buddha to invite him to have alms-food in his house the following day. But the Buddha replied that he had …
In a profound dialogue, Anathapindika invites the Buddha for alms, but the Buddha declines, stating a prior commitment to Culasubbhadda. Confused, Anathapin…
The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
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The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
…em. Then the lady said to them, "Put away your bows and arrows and pay obeisance to my father". The Buddha realized that, by this time, the minds of the hunter and his son; had softened and so he willed tha…
This narrative explores how the Buddha's teachings transformed the thoughts of a hunter and his family. When the hunter's wife urged compa…
Understanding the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
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Understanding the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
…nyone, giving access to the highest attain- ments — even attainments on a par with that of the Lord Buddha himself. That the Buddha was able not only to understand Dhamma teachings, but to teach them in a w…
The Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta serves as the foundational teaching of Buddhism, delivered by the Buddha to the group of five monks. It encapsulates essential principles that are crucial for anyone wishin…
The Journey of Enlightenment: The Buddha's Reflections
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The Journey of Enlightenment: The Buddha's Reflections
1 Overview Introduction After the Enlightenment which transformed Siddhartha Gotama into the Lord Buddha beneath the Bodhi tree on the banks of the River Nerañjāra, Bodhgavā on the full moon night of the …
After achieving Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, the Buddha spent 28 days in contemplation to absorb the bliss and understand the Dhamma. With encouragement fr…
The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
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The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
… the warning and grabbed the boy’s feet, waking him. The boy was startled and exclaimed aloud “Namo buddha sa…” In surprise the False View ogre dropped the boy’s feet and retreated. The other ogre reprimand…
…g him food and leave a message for the king, who discovers the boy and the platter and consults the Buddha. The Buddha explains the power of recalling his virtues and teaches six forms of recollection for p…
The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
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The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
…habitant of a house paid them some money, they would go and shout elsewhere. A certain group of the Buddha’s followers had already attained ‘stream-entry’ (Sotāpana fruit). Having paid the shouting fools th…
…e there was a Festival of Fools characterized by reckless behavior of drunken townsfolk. A group of Buddha's followers, having achieved stream-entry, chose to meditate instead of participating. Upon returni…