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Exploring Buddhist Manuscripts and Teachings
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Exploring Buddhist Manuscripts and Teachings
JDIRI Contents The Most Venerable Phrathepyanmahami (Luang Phaw Dhammajayo) *Homily* I Garry W. Trompf Emeritus Professor in the History of Ideas
…olars such as Dr. Anatole-Roger Peltier, Dr. Chanida Jantrasrisalai, and Dr. Joe Zhou Ya provide in-depth perspectives on these topics. The contributions aim to enrich understanding of Buddhist texts and…
Understanding Dhammakāya in Early Buddhist Thought
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Early Buddhist Thought
…ere are at least some signs of later re-arrangement. But to view it as only Theravāda could mean to deprecate the effort of the old Buddhist community who sought to preserve the Buddhist teachings intact…
The term 'dhammakāya' in the Pali canon is understood as representing the Buddha's teachings. It is established through several canonical passages that equate the Buddha with dhamma. Notable reference
The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
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The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
…of the alternative translations of brahma-, it appears that there are different degrees of semantic depth of terms in the whole passage. In the brahmanical claim, the passage first refers to Brahmā's mou…
This passage delves into the nuanced relationships between the Tathāgata and Brahmā, highlighting the semantic layers present in verbal teachings. It contrasts the Tathāgata's mouth with Brahmā's, ind
Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
…cular ‘path’ is named. In other words, the effective functions of individual path-constituents are ‘dependent’ on this ‘whole’ or ‘totality’ which is identified with the particular ‘path.’ Thus, the text…
This study delves into the concepts of dhamma and Nibbāna, positing that dhamma refers to transcendental dhamma, which serves as a transformer and defilement eradicator. It explores how the realizatio
Understanding Dhammakāya: The Essence of Transcendental Dhamma
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Understanding Dhammakāya: The Essence of Transcendental Dhamma
…tive title’ of the path-constituents but the ‘essential totality’ by which a ‘body’ is defined. The dependence of functions of individual constituents on the ‘totality’ of the particular transcendental p…
This text discusses the concept of Arhatship and the definition of Dhammakāya in the context of Buddhist philosophy. It argues that the path should be seen as an essential totality, forming a 'body,'
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakaya
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakaya
First, as a *kammadhāra* compound, the translation of the term *dhammākāya* will be ‘the body that is transcendental (lokuttara) dhamma’ or ‘the body that is Nibbāna.’ This gives a similar sense as th
…hts the Buddha's essence and the relationship between the Buddha and Nibbāna, shedding light on the depth of these terms in Buddhist teachings. This exploration concludes that understanding Dhammakaya is…
The Characteristics of Paccekabuddhas in Apadāna Literature
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The Characteristics of Paccekabuddhas in Apadāna Literature
…āna literature, besides the life history of the Buddha and his disciples, a section is devoted to a depiction of the characteristics of Paccekabuddhas. This - section is entitled 'Paccekabuddhāpadāna.' A…
…ature highlights the characteristics of Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing their significant dhammas and independent mind. Verse 52 describes them as having great dhammas, being free from suffering, and possess…
Understanding Paccekabuddhas: Characteristics and Dhamma
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas: Characteristics and Dhamma
These verses describe the Paccekabuddhas as ones possessed of supreme purity, wisdom, wakefulness, composure, and having the ability for seeing and knowing. In other words, they are full of realizing
… can be interpreted as either having many dhammas as body or multiple dhamma-bodies, indicating the depth of their enlightened nature. Information in the canon lacks clarity, but both interpretations of …
Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
mental qualities128 or purity,129 or identifies it with realities to be attained or experienced spiritually by noble disciples through the penetration of the noble paths.130 In one instance, he connec
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Overview of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in China
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Overview of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in China
…ife. The Dai people value their Buddhism and their Buddhist manuscripts highly. The Administrative Department for the Religious Affairs of the People's Government, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefectur…
This document provides an overview of Theravāda Buddhist manuscripts found in China, particularly in Yunnan Province. It discusses the significance of these manuscripts within the Dai community and hi
Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
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Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
donate palm-leaf scriptures as an act of merit and such donations appear less frequently in the sacred dantam (贽坦) or offering ceremony. Donors prefer to donate Buddhist scriptures printed using mod
…the brief ordination periods that limit script learning. The future preservation of these texts may depend on academic interest in Pāli and Dai Dhamma script, as traditional learning sites like temples s…
Preserving Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Southwestern China
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Preserving Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Southwestern China
…cripts to begin. Recent projects to collect and collate these manuscripts by the The Administrative Department for the Religious Affairs of the People's Government, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefectur…
In Southwestern China, palm-leaf and sa-paper manuscripts are crucial for studying ancient Buddhism, showcasing the influence of Theravāda Buddhism. The recent collection efforts by the local governme
The Dhammakāya Verse: A Lan Na Thai Manuscript
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The Dhammakāya Verse: A Lan Na Thai Manuscript
…s manuscript is undated, but archaeological evidence from Phitsanulok and a gold-plated inscription deposited in Wat Chetupon during the reign of Rama I shows that the concept of the Dhamma body of the B…
This article discusses research supported by the 60th Dhamma chai Education Foundation on a palm leaf manuscript titled Dhamma kāya from northern Thailand's Lan Na region. Undated, it is believed to h
Understanding the Pāli Verses and Buddhist Doctrine
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Understanding the Pāli Verses and Buddhist Doctrine
The Text The first nine leaves are inscribed with Pāli verses and a commentary in Tai Yuan.4 The final leaf of the manuscript is an addendum, inscribed with a stanza of the Dvatiṃsa-mahāpuruśa-lakkhaṇ
…kāya. These elements reveal the interplay between the physical and the spiritual, demonstrating the depth of Buddhist wisdom. The manuscript appeals to those interested in Buddhist studies, specifically …
The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
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The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
…nd during a reconstruction of the jetiya of Srisanpedchadayan that was carried out by the Fine Arts Department in 1988, and is now kept in the monastery museum. The gold-plated manuscript was sealed in t…
The dhammakāya verse has been recognized in the Lan Na regions for centuries, with historical inscriptions confirming its existence dating back to the 16th century, specifically at Wat Tham Suea in Ph
The Practice of Neidan: Achieving Longevity and Immortality
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The Practice of Neidan: Achieving Longevity and Immortality
…ssical Chinese medicine, the methods for “nourishing life” (yangsheng 养生) and the balance and inter-dependence between nature, man and the spirit world with other bodies of practices (fangshi方士)68 Mu men…
The text discusses Neidan, a method for achieving union with the cosmos through deep meditation and consciousness emptying. It examines key concepts such as attaining the One, the empty Way, and the P
International Dhammadayada Ordination Program 2013
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International Dhammadayada Ordination Program 2013
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Ceremony of Recognition Among Monks
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Ceremony of Recognition Among Monks
… award or plaque to the other, with other monks in the background. - The second image (bottom left) depicts a formal event with a seated monk in front of a Buddha statue, with a row of women in white uni…
This content describes a set of images depicting a ceremonial event with monks. The first image portrays one monk awarding another, indicating…
Ceremonial Gatherings in Monastic Life
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Ceremonial Gatherings in Monastic Life
…monks dressed in orange robes, walking in a line, some holding fans or parasols. - The second image depicts a group of women, most with their hands in a prayer gesture, smiling and wearing white attire. …
This content portrays the rich traditions and ceremonial gatherings within monastic life, showcasing young monks in their distinctive orange robes, participating in processions. Women in white attire
The Story of the Buddha and Thevadas
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The Story of the Buddha and Thevadas
among Buddhists, is a story of the Buddha from Dusit realm, who visited the earth as Siddhata, the royal son of King Suddhothana and Queen Maya. The most quoted story of Buddhism concerns goddess M
…on of King Suddhothana and Queen Maya, and the roles of the goddess Mekkhala and the Bodhisatta. It depicts the themes of morality, charity, and the consequences of avarice through vivid storytelling. Th…