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Mindfulness Practices in Buddhism
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Mindfulness Practices in Buddhism
1. mindfulness of the body [kāyunupassanāsatipaṭṭhāna]: Continuously seeing and knowing the body in the body — that is to see and know the subtle inner bodies that lie hidden within our physical body:
This text delves into the four foundations of mindfulness (satipaṭṭhāna) in Buddhism. It teaches practitioners to continuously observe the body, feelings, the mind, and mental phenomena. 'Mindfulness
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
Understanding the Inner Bodies on the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding the Inner Bodies on the Path to Enlightenment
them and go further through the centre until attaining the Body of Enlightenment — the most subtle of the inner bodies. The inner bodies between the Paṭhama Magga Sphere and the Body of Enlightenment
This text delves into the various inner bodies that exist between the Paṭhama Magga Sphere and the Body of Enlightenment. These include the Subtle Human Body, Angelic Body, and several Brahma Bodies,
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 translated as a masculine ‘Brahma,’51 the comparison of the first and the third
In this text, the term 'brahma-' is analyzed in the context of its translation as the masculine 'Brahma.' It discusses how the comparison between the Tathāgata and the Brahma, the creator, illustrates
Understanding the Dhamma Body and Its Levels
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Understanding the Dhamma Body and Its Levels
…t Phra Dhammakaya the only reason that there is differentiation between the different levels of the Dhamma Bodies is because the amount of subtle defilements that remain for each level of Dhamma Body are different…
This text delves into the concept of the Dhamma Body, highlighting its intricate structure composed of multiple layers, each representing a different level of spiritual refinement. Luang Phaw Wat Pakn
Discovering Inner Transcendental Bodies
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Discovering Inner Transcendental Bodies
He further discovered that when the mind is relaxed in a standstill state, while resting at the center of the Dhamma Sphere, inner transcendental bodies will emerge, one after another: from coarse hum
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
Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
Dhammapāla, like Buddhaghosa, employs the term dhammikāya mostly as a noun, and relates it either with the Buddha’s mental qualities and purity,134 with the Enlightenment either of the Buddha135 or hi
Dhammapāla discusses dhammikāya, relating it to the Buddha's mental qualities and Enlightenment. This term connects the Buddha's teachings and truths, illustrating his purity and extraordinary qualiti
Understanding the Dhammakāya in Insight Meditation
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Understanding the Dhammakāya in Insight Meditation
called the ‘Coarse Dhammakāya Arahant’ or the ‘Subtle Dhammakāya Arahant’ — the latter two being the bodies of enlightenment of the arahant. The Dhammakāyas are all transcendental [lokuttara] in natur
This text delves into the concept of Dhammakāya Arahant, distinguishing between the Coarse and Subtle Dhammakāya. It explains that these bodies are transcendental and consist of pure aggregates that a
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 'brahman'63 the ultimate,64 the third parallel65 suggests that the term dhamma in
This text clarifies that the term 'brahma-' can refer to either the masculine 'Brahmā' or the neuter 'brahman,' ultimately leading to the view that dhamma signifies transcendental realities. It sugges
The Path to Right View and World Peace
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The Path to Right View and World Peace
Nic Mush-wi. A Dhamma Master must have the right view in order to start, and to understand, how to bring about world peace. We know, of course, that we are all made of body, mind, and Dhamma, and wit
This text emphasizes the significance of the right view in attaining world peace, stating that Dhamma must be understood and implemented in one’s life. The essence of meditation tied to the eightfold
Understanding Nirvana: The Realm Beyond Existence
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Understanding Nirvana: The Realm Beyond Existence
…a, more numerous than all the grains of sand in the four oceans. All that remains of them are their Dhamma Bodies — but Dhamma Bodies more exquisite than any Dhamma Body you can perceive within yourself — Dhamma B…
…leading to a state of infinite happiness devoid of suffering. The text emphasizes the uniqueness of Dhamma Bodies of past Buddhas that embody this pure state of being, independent of external influences. For those…
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
Brahmins and Noble Disciples: A Comparative Analysis
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Brahmins and Noble Disciples: A Comparative Analysis
No. | Brahmins (D.III.81) | Noble Disciples (D.III.84) | Implied Parallel ---|------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------ 1. | Brahma's children | Tathägata's sons |
The text presents a comparative analysis between Brahmins and Noble Disciples, highlighting their similarities in mythical and spiritual parental origins. It details how both are seen as offsprings of
Understanding the Bodies of Enlightenment
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Understanding the Bodies of Enlightenment
ment, the Arahatta Body of Enlightenment [Dhammakāya Arahat] and the Subtle Arahatta Body of Enlightenment. Thus there are ten types of Bodies of Enlightenment. The Benefits of Attaining the Inner Bod
This content discusses the ten types of Bodies of Enlightenment, including the Arahatta Body and Subtle Arahatta Body, emphasizing the benefits of attaining inner bodies for personal growth. Meditator
Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
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Receiving Guests with Compassion and Dhamma
40. RECEIVING GUESTS Receiving guests who inquire for your help is not easy. We must learn the proper way to do it. Although we must cater to them, we must also maintain our moral nature, especially
Receiving guests seeking guidance can be challenging. It is essential to cater to them while upholding our moral nature and Dhamma. Guests often share their struggles, which can distract us from our p
Understanding Dhammakāya: A Scholarly Interpretation
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Understanding Dhammakāya: A Scholarly Interpretation
Points to Consider It may be observed that the difference in previous scholarly interpretations of the term dhammakāya in this passage mainly pertains to the inter-relatedness of two distinctive meani
This text delves into scholarly interpretations of the term 'dhammakāya', emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of 'dhamma' as both a realized reality and a verbal expression. It identifies
Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
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Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
Functionally, however, both terms seem to imply a different relationship between individual members and the ‘totality’ of the whole ‘body’ or ‘collection.’ As a ‘body,’ the ‘totality’ of the whole org
This text analyzes the distinctions between the terms 'body' and 'collection' within the framework of Dhamma, particularly focusing on functional dependence. It argues that while a 'body' maintains es
Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
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Understanding Defilements and Dhamma in Buddhism
Meticulous with a Dharma Messenger If we are not mindful, then defilements become even more apparent to us. We must bring together concentration, effort, and meditation. They must all come together.
This text delves into the importance of mindfulness to combat defilements and achieve purity through meditation. It emphasizes the synergy of concentration, effort, and mindfulness. The Buddha's journ
Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna in Buddhism
With regard to dhamma as the 'essence' of the Buddha and Arhat disciples, however, it may be more appropriate to refer to 'Nibbāna,' for once they have attained Buddhahood and Arhatship their spiritua
This text explores the concept of dhamma in relation to the Buddha and Arhat disciples, particularly the notion of Nibbāna as the essence of their enlightenment. It argues that dhamma, especially in t
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
The term Dhammakaya can be viewed in two ways: as a kammadhāra compound translated to mean 'the body that is transcendental dhamma' or as a tappurisa compound meaning 'body pertaining to transcendenta