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Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
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Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
…ā or anyone in the world, can truly say: ‘I am a son of the Blessed one, born of his mouth, born of dhamma, created by dhamma, an heir of dhamma.’ Why is that? Because, Vāsettha and Bhāradvāja, this designa…
… 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 interpretations are scrutinized, wit…
Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
The parallel usage of dhammakāya and dhammabhūta with brahmakāya and brahmmabhūta suggests further that the term dhamma in the p…
This study delves into the concepts of dhamma and Nibbāna, positing that dhamma refers to transcendental dhamma, which serves as a transformer an…
Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
early texts that 'dhammakāya' must be singular. 100 In any case, the verse conveys the meaning that a Paccekabuddha has dham…
This study analyzes the term 'dhammakāya' and its relation to enlightenment. Dhammakāya is presented as a singular concept applying to b…
The Essence of Dhamma-Milk in Spiritual Growth
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The Essence of Dhamma-Milk in Spiritual Growth
…of truths, as mentioned in the previous verse. In verse 33, Gotami is said to have been fed on the ‘dhamma-milk.’105 Because it is fed to her by the Buddha, it sounds likely that such ‘milk’ refers to his ‘…
The concept of dhamma-milk represents spiritual nourishment derived from the Buddha's teachings, leading to inner peace a…
Superior Love through Superior Dhamma
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Superior Love through Superior Dhamma
Superior Love through Superior Dhamma Because we are human beings, none of us are perfect. We all come with a baggage of deficiencies. We…
This text discusses the challenges of living with a partner and how the Dhamma provides guidance for a harmonious family life. It highlights the four virtues: truthfulness, self-…
Journey to Dhamma: A Personal Transformation
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Journey to Dhamma: A Personal Transformation
…ICE merits. If I had huge problems, I would make huge merits. This was how I learned about Wat Phra Dhammakaya in 2001, under the guidance of a good fellow (kalyanamitta) from Korat who suggested that I con…
…hronicles a personal journey of spiritual growth, initiated by the author's experiences at Wat Phra Dhammakaya and the DMC program. From the suggestion of a friend, the author contributed to casting a Buddh…
Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
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Raising Smart and Virtuous Children
… the true virtue or benefit of a person or object. Wisdom is can be divided into worldly wisdom and Dhamma wisdom. Worldly wisdom is wisdom or knowledge acquired through education. It is required to make a …
การเลี้ยงดูเด็กอย่างชาญฉลาดรวมถึงการปลูกฝังคุณธรรมและสติปัญญาผ่านการสอนการเคารพวรรณกรรมและประสบการณ์ของคนที่มีคุณธรรม โดยการใช้สี่สิ่งจำเป็นในชีวิตและความวิตกกังวลเรื่องความรู้ทางโลกและผลงานของธรรมะเด
The Great Refuge of Humankind: Understanding the Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Great Refuge of Humankind: Understanding the Teachings of the Lord Buddha
…mself. Most of all, He never forced anyone to believe in His teachings. 3. All of the Lord Buddha's Dhamma are universal truths and are therefore timeless. If a person practices Dhamma that the Lord Buddha …
…nt acquired through personal endeavor rather than borrowing from others. The timeless nature of his Dhamma is affirmed, indicating that practicing his teachings leads to happiness, while neglecting them res…
The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
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The Teachings of the Lord Buddha
…mself. Most of all, He never forced anyone to believe in His teachings. 3. All of the Lord Buddha’s Dhamma are universal truths and are therefore timeless. If a person practices Dhamma that the Lord Buddha …
…tue. He sought truth independently, achieving enlightenment without claiming others' teachings. His Dhamma, universal and timeless, offers genuine benefits to practitioners. Despite enduring hardships for h…
Interpretations of Dhammakāya in Early Pāli Texts
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Interpretations of Dhammakāya in Early Pāli Texts
Gombrich, while differently translating the term in this passage as a bahubbiha compound 'dhamma-bodied,' similarly interprets it as an indication that the Buddha's true import is due to 'his teac…
This text delves into various scholars' interpretations of the term 'dhammakāya' within the context of early Pāli suttas. Gombrich views it as 'dhamma-bodied,' emphasizing tha…
Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
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Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
… a Stream-attainer (sotāpattiyānga) which brings about other sets of qualities. The titles ‘born of dhamma’ (dhammaja) and ‘created by dhamma’ (dhamma-nimmita) imply a further step - the realization or atta…
This content discusses the process of spiritual attainment through dhamma, emphasizing four key activities that lead to the emergence of noble qualities. It highlights how l…
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.’ …
This study examines the terms dhamma and brahma, suggesting that they refer to the highest aspect of Tathāgāta, likely Nibbāna. The term…
The Superiority of Dhamma over Worldly Existence
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The Superiority of Dhamma over Worldly Existence
… You were fed by me the milk that could relieve thirst (only) momentarily; But I was fed by you the dhamma-milk that is perpetually peaceful. In this passage, a comparison is made between worldly motherhood…
…่างกายทางกายภาพและร่างกายทางจิตวิญญาณ รวมถึงประสิทธิภาพในการบรรเทาความกระหายของนมธรรมดาและนมที่เป็น dhamma ความสำคัญของ dhamma ที่ส่งเสริมความสุขจากการตระหนักรู้ถึงความจริงและการเป็นศิษย์ที่ดีของพระพุทธเจ้า…
Understanding Boon and Dhamma
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Understanding Boon and Dhamma
…enerated? A: Boon is created by doing good acts, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to the Dhamma. You can feel the energy that is created by these four things. So if you do good acts with good int…
Boon is generated by good actions, keeping precepts, meditating, and listening to Dhamma. It creates positive energy that purifies the mind. Conversely, baap, or bad energy, arises from ne…
The Importance of Meditation and Attaining Dhamma
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The Importance of Meditation and Attaining Dhamma
…ur perseverance in meditation should grow stronger every single day of our lives. Before I attained Dhamma*, I kept myself mentally focused at all times, whether I was sitting, walking, or doing anything el…
Meditation is emphasized as essential for achieving Dhamma, the ultimate goal in life. The text discusses the author's dedication to meditation, detailing how…
The Virtuous Realm of Celestial Beings
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The Virtuous Realm of Celestial Beings
They are pleased to practice the Dhamma because they have been staunch merit makers. There are Bodhisattas that are well-versed in the Dham…
In this celestial realm, beings engage deeply in practicing Dhamma, led by King Sntusita, who values virtue and knowledge. Celestial beings attend discourses and serm…
Dhamma Practice and Understanding in Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
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Dhamma Practice and Understanding in Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
…language, to leave it in its original form would frustrate young people in their ongoing studies of Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta. The present author has thus taken the liberty to adapt the more difficult pass…
This work addresses the challenges of understanding the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta due to its original language and scarce resources. The author adapts complex pa…
Understanding the Middle Way in Dhamma Practice
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Understanding the Middle Way in Dhamma Practice
… Wat Paknam explained how we can know we are practicing the Middle Way in the sermon he gave on the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta on 3 January 1955. He explained that the word ‘Middle’ in the term ‘Middle Way’…
In his sermon on the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, Luang Phaw Wat Paknam elucidates the profound significance of the Middle Way, …
Understanding the Dhamma Body and Overcoming Mental Defilements
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Understanding the Dhamma Body and Overcoming Mental Defilements
…e stuck as the victims of our own suffering without any hope of escape. By contrast, the eye of the Dhamma Body is able to penetrate and understand the nature of all things all the way from the root of the …
…ceiving mental defilements such as greed, hatred, and delusion. It highlights the importance of the Dhamma Body in providing insight into the true nature of these defilements, enabling one to transcend suff…
The Subtlety of Dhamma and the Buddha's Vocation
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The Subtlety of Dhamma and the Buddha's Vocation
Dhamma in even greater subtlety. The Buddha was later to preach in the Sim­sapa forest that there were mor…
The Buddha preached the concept of Dhamma, comparing his teachings to leaves in his hand versus the endless phenomena of enlightenment. He re…