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The Heir to the Buddha’s Teaching
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The Heir to the Buddha’s Teaching
This book envisions the student of Dhamma as being an “heir” to the Buddha’s Teaching who has the responsibility to study them to the point where they understand them sufficiently deeply to instil the
This book envisions the student of Dhamma as an 'heir' to the Buddha's Teaching, emphasizing the need to understand and instill these teachings in future generations. The author expresses gratitude to
The Noble Truths and the Path to Nirvana
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The Noble Truths and the Path to Nirvana
3. The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering [dukkhanirodha ariyasacca]; 4. The Noble Truth of the Path to the Cessation of Suffering [dukkhanirodhåkāmıni ariyasacca]. Apart from allowing Prince S
This text delves into the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing the cessation of suffering and the path leading to it. The Middle Way enables Prince Siddhattha to attain enlightenment and Nirvana while alive
Understanding Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
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Understanding Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
mon wouldn't have been called 'Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta' if only the Four Noble Truths or Dependent Origina- tion or the Factors of Enlightenment were important — thus by the name of the sermon, we
In the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, the Buddha presents interconnected teachings that highlight the importance of the Four Noble Truths, Dependent Origination, and the Factors of Enlightenment. The ser
The Artistry Behind Preaching the Four Noble Truths
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The Artistry Behind Preaching the Four Noble Truths
3 The Four Noble Truths The Artistry Behind Preaching the Four Noble Truths In the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta as in his other sermons, the Lord Buddha explains not only Dhamma subjects, but the relat
In the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, the Lord Buddha presents the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing their interconnected nature. Each Noble Truth is not standalone; they influence and clarify one another.
Understanding the Inevitability of Suffering
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Understanding the Inevitability of Suffering
4. A Large Ox: Just as a large ox is the unescapable target for swarms of various biting insects no matter where it may roam, the Aggregates of Clinging are the unescapable prey of all twelve forms of
The text discusses how the Aggregates of Clinging, similar to a large ox attracting insects, are perpetually subject to suffering in all realms. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing this suffer
Understanding Sensory Craving and Attachment
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Understanding Sensory Craving and Attachment
registration is implicated in the attachment we have to sensual pleasures. Again, each of the six senses has its own channel of sense-volition therefore there are a further six areas in which the prac
This text delves into the role of sensory experiences in fostering attachment to sensual pleasures, with a focus on the six senses: visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, and mental. Each se
Overcoming Craving through the Noble Eightfold Path
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Overcoming Craving through the Noble Eightfold Path
[phottabhba-vitaka] and thought-conception concerning of the mental objects [dhamma-vitaka]. Moreover, the discursive thought [vicāra] concerning our sensual objects arising from the aforementioned se
This text explores how discursive thoughts about sensory objects lead to attachment and suffering. Each of the six senses contributes to craving, necessitating practitioners to overcome these attachme
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
The Path to Enlightenment in Buddhism
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The Path to Enlightenment in Buddhism
grasping [räga], hatred [dosa] and delusion [moha]. When the mind is sufficiently pure to be released from these three defilements, the mind will attain the Formless Brahma Body. The defilements assoc
This text discusses the process of achieving enlightenment in Buddhism, focusing on the overcoming of three main defilements: grasping (räga), hatred (dosa), and delusion (moha). It explains the attai
The Significance of the Triple Gem and Six Recollections
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The Significance of the Triple Gem and Six Recollections
1. Recollection of the virtues of the Buddha with the words "Itipi so bhagavā arahant sammāsambuddho..." 2. Recollection of the virtues of the Dhamma with the words "Suākkhāto bhagavā dhammo..." 3. R
This text emphasizes the importance of recollecting the virtues of the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, along with mindfulness of the body and the cultivation of compassion and loving-kindness towards all
Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Awakening of the Earth
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Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Awakening of the Earth
Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta the whole of the Earth quaked and the waves of the ocean were whipped by strong winds and even Mount Sumeru bowed down its peak as if in humility to the teaching, with a sou
The Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta marked a monumental moment in Buddhist history, wherein the Earth quaked and the heavens resonated in response to the Buddha's teachings. This awe-inspiring event saw Mo
The Tathāgata and the Cycle of Enlightenment
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The Tathāgata and the Cycle of Enlightenment
Yāva kivāñca me bhikkhave, imesu "O! Monks! If the Tathāgata had not fully com- catusu ariyassaccevaṁ tiparivattaṁ completed these three cycles with their twelve com- dvaḍasākāraṁ yathābhuṭṭaṁ nān
In this text, the Buddha addresses monks, emphasizing that he has fully completed the three cycles of truth, which affirms his status as a fully self-enlightened Buddha. He claims that this enlightenm
Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
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Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
Angelic Body 107, 122; defilements by attaining Dhammakaya 111 of 135 bemoaning, as suffering 47, 58, 71, anger 135, 136, 137 199; relationship to sorrow and lam- animal kingdom, suffering of birth en
This text delves into key Buddhist teachings regarding suffering, attachment, and the process of attaining enlightenment. It analyzes various forms of suffering, including the suffering associated wit
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) apilapanasati (see monitoring as- alābha (se
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
Meditation and the Sphere of Dhamma
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Meditation and the Sphere of Dhamma
attention at the centre of that object, by imagining that there is an additional tiny star visible there. Focus your mind continuously on the tiny star at the centre of the object of meditation. The m
This text outlines a meditation technique centered on visualizing a tiny star within the meditation object, promoting a perfect stillness of the mind. As the practitioner focuses on this 'Pāṭhama-magg
Techniques for Effective Meditation
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Techniques for Effective Meditation
2. Don't crave after seeing something: You should always maintain complete neutrality of mind. Don’t let your mind be distracted from the object of meditation and the mantra. Don’t worry yourself abou
This text discusses key meditation techniques, emphasizing the importance of neutrality and visualization in practice. It advises against craving and worries during meditation, focusing instead on mai
Benefits of Meditation
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Benefits of Meditation
The basic meditation described here will lead to a deepening of happiness in life. If one doesn't abandon the practice but cultivates meditation regularly, to the point that the sphere of Dhamma is at
Basic meditation can deepen happiness in life. By regularly practicing meditation and maintaining the Dhamma sphere, one can find refuge and happiness now and in the afterlife. Benefits include a calm
Sample Title
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in torrents. Candasaro Bhikkhu bathed and found that he was detaching himself more and more from the en-vironment. He entered the temple compound later that afternoon. The rain continued to pour uncom
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could manage to achieve it. Sensation, memory, thought and cognition: all these things must be united into one single spot. Once the mind is still, it ceases to be. Once it ceases to be, the new one c
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In his thirteenth rains retreat, Candasaro took with him all the monks who had already attained Dhammakāya to Wat Songpinong where they were to stay during the rains, teaching Dhamma to monks and inte
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