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Contact Information for Coordination Offices in Canada
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Contact Information for Coordination Offices in Canada
Neeti Kaovalai Chief of Staff General Manager Tel. (562) 695-0167 Cell. (626) 675-4369 Email: [email protected] 加拿大 Ottawa Co-ordination Office 354 Beckenridge Cres., Ottawa, Ontario K2W 1J4, Canada
This document provides essential contact details for various coordination offices located in Canada. It includes information for offices in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto, listing contacts such as Neet
Meditation Centers in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan
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Meditation Centers in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan
台灣(Taiwan) 台灣法身寺禅修会 台中分会 Dhammakaya International Meditation Center of Taichung 40001台中市 中區 民權路14巷25號1~2樓 1-2F. No.25, Lane 14, Mincyuan Rd., Central District Taichung City 40001 Tel. +(886)-4-2223-76
Discover various meditation centers operating in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan, offering resources for spiritual growth and guidance. In Taiwan, the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center of Taichu
Acknowledgments
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Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments The authors would like to thank Jessica Mathews, George Perkovich, Michele Dunne, and Thomas Carothers for their comments and suggestions. Andrew Ng and Mohammed Herzzallah helped wit
This section acknowledges the invaluable contributions and support from individuals such as Jessica Mathews, George Perkovich, Michele Dunne, and Thomas Carothers for their insights. It also recognize
Iran's Strategic Influence in Post-Saddam Iraq
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Iran's Strategic Influence in Post-Saddam Iraq
which ended conclusively with a UN-mandated cease-fire and eventually a return to the status quo, made it very clear that neither country could break the balance of power. By removing Saddam Hussein,
This text discusses the significant changes in the balance of power in the Middle East following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and the subsequent rise of Iranian influence in the region. The removal o
The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
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The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
Rice gave a more detailed explanation of the American approach to democratic reform in a speech in Cairo in June 2005. In January 2006, the United States went further: it canceled a meeting planned to
In a speech in Cairo in June 2005, Rice underscored U.S. democratic reform measures. The U.S. reacted to Egypt's governance by canceling a free-trade agreement due to human rights concerns. While some
Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
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Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
While an engagement approach should eventually be comprehensive, the United States should focus initially on Iraq, because the United States and Iran share an interest in retaining Iraq’s territorial
This text discusses the necessity of the U.S. focusing on Iraq to facilitate a U.S.-Iranian dialogue, aiming to retain Iraq's territorial integrity and mitigate civil conflict. It emphasizes the chall
The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
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The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
36 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST restoring a balance of power that is not entirely dependent on a long-term, large U.S. military presence with its financial costs and negative political perceptions in the regi
This text discusses the changing power dynamics in the Middle East, particularly the region's responses to Iranian influence and the evolving role of the U.S. Historically reliant on American support,
Longest Journey Walking on Flower Petals
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Longest Journey Walking on Flower Petals
The image contains the following readable text: **On the certificate:** "GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS CERTIFICATE The longest journey walking on flower petals is 427.8 km (265.82 miles) and was achieved by
ในปี 2012 พระสงฆ์ 1,127 รูปได้ทำการเดินทางไกล 427.8 กม. บนกลีบดอกไม้ เพื่อให้ข้อเสนอเพื่อเฉลิมฉลองปีใหม่ในประเทศไทย การเดินทางเริ่มตั้งแต่วันที่ 2-25 มกราคม 2012 การบันทึกนี้ได้รับการยอมรับจากกินเนสส์
Essential Vocabulary for Buddhist Ceremonies
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Essential Vocabulary for Buddhist Ceremonies
English for Buddhism Lovers By: Dr. Apiraporn Vasavakul ศัพท์น่ารู้เดือนนี้เกี่ยวข้องกับพิธีบวชค่ะ 1. กฐิน kathina ceremony (คาทิน่า เซอร์โมนี) 2. เข้าพรรษา Buddhist Lent (พุทธิสนา เล็นท์) หรือ Rain
บทความนี้นำเสนอศัพท์น่ารู้เกี่ยวกับพิธีบวชในพระพุทธศาสนา เช่น พิธี กฐิน และการเข้าพรรษา รวมถึงคำศัพท์ที่ใช้ในบริบทของการทำบุญ และคำที่ใช้ในการบรรยายความงามของขบวนอัญเชิญผ้าคาตินา มีการแนะนำคำภาษาอังกฤ
กระบวนการขึ้นทะเบียนมรดกโลก ณ เมซอายนาค
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กระบวนการขึ้นทะเบียนมรดกโลก ณ เมซอายนาค
Interactive map of Mes aynak กระบวนการขึ้นทะเบียนมรดกโลก 1. ทำ Tentative List โดน State Party 2. State party คัดเลือก Site ที่จะส่ง เข้าพิจารณา 3. ส่งข้อมูลให้ Advisory Body 4. ICOMOS WCU 5. ส่งถึงค
กระบวนการขึ้นทะเบียนมรดกโลกสำหรับสถานที่เช่น เมซอายนาคเริ่มต้นจากการจัดทำ Tentative List โดย State Party ก่อนที่จะมีการคัดเลือก Site ที่สำคัญ หลังจากนั้นข้อมูลจะถูกส่งให้กับ Advisory Body ที่รวมถึง IC
Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) Overview
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Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) Overview
The Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) is a research institute that traces the roots of the Buddha’s teachings back to original manuscripts with the aim of finding true and clear evide
The Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) is dedicated to tracing the origins of the Buddha's teachings, aiming to discover clear evidence of early Dhamma practices. Established by the 60
The Importance of Indigenous Scholarly Voices in Buddhist Studies
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The Importance of Indigenous Scholarly Voices in Buddhist Studies
instance, are of non-Japanese origin). But DIRI is crucial for fostering many and varied 'indigenous scholarly voices' - of those who can speak more and more confidently within contemporary academic f
This text highlights the significance of DIRI in promoting indigenous scholarly voices in Buddhist studies. It discusses how the journal can facilitate knowledge sharing, consultation among experts, a
Exploration of Pāli Manuscripts in Laos
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Exploration of Pāli Manuscripts in Laos
The journal begins with Anatole-Roger Peltier's article on his investigations of a wooden chest containing palm-leaf manuscripts that were recently discovered in a cave in the Khammouan province of La
This journal features an article by Anatole-Roger Peltier on a wooden chest containing palm-leaf manuscripts found in Laos. The texts, dated to the sixteenth century, reveal their roots in the Pāli ca
Exploring the Tipiṭaka Manuscripts
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Exploring the Tipiṭaka Manuscripts
The palm-leaf manuscripts that I have just presented belong to the Tipiṭaka. These texts, or parts of texts, are in Pāli, the lingua franca of the Indochinese Peninsula. The versions in vernacular lan
The palm-leaf manuscripts presented belong to the Tipiṭaka, primarily in Pāli, the lingua franca of the Indochinese Peninsula. While the local vernacular translations like Thai emerged only in the ear
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Aggañña-sutta
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Aggañña-sutta
IV. Reference 1: Dhammakāya as the Tathāgata’s Designation The first Pali reference to the term dhammakāya that is well known to all previous works is a passage in the Aggañña-sutta, wherein the term
This text discusses the term 'dhammakāya' as referenced in the Aggañña-sutta, emphasizing its importance in defining an heir of dhamma and the Tathāgata’s true son. The conversation between the Buddha
Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
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Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
D.III.84 Vāsettha and Bhāradvāja, he whose confidence in the Tathāgata is settled, rooted, established, solid, irremovable by any ascetic or brahmin, any deva or Māra or Brahmā or anyone in the world
In this passage, Vāsettha and Bhāradvāja discuss the unwavering confidence in the Tathāgata, stating that those deeply rooted in dhamma can claim to be heirs of dhamma. The term 'dhammakāya' and its i
Understanding Dhammakāya in Aṅgāṇā-sutta
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Aṅgāṇā-sutta
In brief, contemporary academics refer to the term dhammakāya in the Aṅgāṇā-sutta either as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, the term is interpreted mostly as the Buddha’s teachings collected togeth
The term dhammakāya is interpreted in contemporary academia as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it denotes the Buddha’s teachings, while as an adjective, it refers to the nature of the Tathāga
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 beyond the
This text delves into the characteristics of a Stream-attainer, identified as a noble disciple who is reborn to a transcendental plane through the Buddha's teachings. Key qualities include association
Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
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Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
**43** This is, perhaps, as Eliade observes, ‘for the Buddha, one can be ‘saved’ only by attaining nirvāṇa - that is, by going beyond the plane of profane human experience and re-establishing the plan
Eliade suggests that for the Buddha, salvation comes through attaining nirvāṇa, transcending the mundane aspects of human life and entering an unconditioned state. This transformation entails a metaph
The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
On the whole, it appears that the terms dhamma and brahma constituting four designations of the Tathāgāta are used in the sense of the ‘highest.’ It is most likely that they refer to Nibbāna. This i
This study examines the terms dhamma and brahma, suggesting that they refer to the highest aspect of Tathāgāta, likely Nibbāna. The term dhamma denotes transcendental realities, transcending the realm