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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
…and the limited prospects for diplomatic progress under current circumstances. Engaging Iran is not equivalent to appeasement and could pave the way for political reform in Tehran if handled with carefu…
Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
…ña-sutta where the term ‘designates the Tathāgata’. But it is not just the teachings that are to be equated with the dhamma; it is the reality that the Buddha has realized. The body of the Buddha signif…
This text delves into the doctrine of dhammakāya, representing a new spiritual identity that arises from teachings, akin to nourishment from milk. It connects the concepts found in the Agañña-sutta, i
Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
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Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
…hamma’ (dhamma-nimmita) imply a further step - the realization or attainment of dhamma, and the consequent transformation of the person. Having listened to the teaching, having contemplated on it, and p…
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 listening to the Buddha's te
Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
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Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
…dha compares both himself and the dhamma with the brahmanical Brahma, the creator. Thus, he is also equating himself with the dhamma. The reason given immediately afterward reinforces this point: ‘Why i…
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 Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
…ed as 'brahman'63 the ultimate,64 the third parallel65 suggests that the term dhamma in the passage equals ultimate reality, but in the Buddhist sense. This directly precludes the interpretation of the …
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
Implications of Dhamma and Brahma in Buddhist Teachings
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Implications of Dhamma and Brahma in Buddhist Teachings
…nations of the Buddha, scholars note also the parallel usage of 'dhamma' and 'brahma' that seems to equate 'dhammakāya' with 'brahmakāya' and 'dhammabhūta' with 'brahmabhūta.'67 The same parallel can be…
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจการใช้คำว่า 'ดัมมะ' และ 'บราเหมะ' ในวรรณกรรมพุทธศาสนา และการตีความความหมายที่เชื่อมโยงกันของทั้งสองคำ เป็นการศึกษาความสำคัญของการใช้คำที่ขนานกัน ซึ่งสะท้อนถึงสถานะความบริสุทธิ์สูงสุดที่
Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
…ities mentioned in both traditions are slightly different. At ItA.II.102, UdA.310, he refers to the equality of the Buddha with previous Buddhas by means of his physical body and dhamma-body (dhammikāya…
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 Pāli Verses and Buddhist Doctrine
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Understanding the Pāli Verses and Buddhist Doctrine
…en virtues partaking of enlightenment (bodhipakkhiya-dhamma). The ten fingers of the dhammakāya are equated with the wisdom of the ten recollections (anussati). The torso of the dhammakāya is identified…
The manuscript presents Pāli verses and commentary in Tai Yuan, summarizing Buddhist doctrines about the Buddha's physical body and wisdom. It includes thirty stanzas highlighting qualities like divin
The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
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The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
…k inscription is dated Friday, the first day of the third waxing moon, 1470 Mahasakkarāja, which is equivalent to 2092 BE (or 1548 CE). The scribe was a Buddhist monk: Maḥāthera Śribaṅśa. The inscriptio…
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
บทความให้กำลังใจ
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บทความให้กำลังใจ
…วพบเรื่องเสียใจจะต้องร้องไห้ โอย" และเมื่อเรา พบความยากลำบากก็ชอบให้อยู่อย่างอ่อนโยน ให้ยอมท้อถอย Equiดีว่ ยิ่งมี ยิ่งดี ยิ่งใกล้ สว่าง กำลังทำงานคอยๆ แก้ปัญหาไปทีละเล็กทีละน้อย มุ่งมั่น ยืนมั่น ควมดี…
บทความนี้นำเสนอความคิดและกลอนให้กำลังใจ ที่ชี้ให้เห็นว่าชีวิตเต็มไปด้วยการเปลี่ยนแปลง ทั้งดีและร้าย พวกเรามีความสามารถในการปรับทิศทางชีวิตของเราได้ โดยการปรับเปลี่ยนความคิดและมุมมองให้ดีขึ้น เมื่อเผชิ
This Life Next Life: The Gambler's Tale
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This Life Next Life: The Gambler's Tale
…ir sides. Only the upright ones counted. If they were less than the agreed number it was a draw; if equal the thrower won and threw again; if more he lost, and lost the throw. An extra seed was called t…
…eives him by using poisoned dice. This tale serves to symbolize the danger of ignorance and the consequences of deceitful actions. It echoes themes of self-respect and the cunning nature often found in …
Seven Kinds of Offerings to the Sangha
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Seven Kinds of Offerings to the Sangha
…rom the Sangha'; this is the seventh kind of offering made to the Sangha. (35) MA: There is no gift equal in measure to this gift. This is the kind of gift Mahāpaṇāpatī would be giving by offering the p…
… bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs. The first offering is dedicated to the Sangha led by the Buddha, while subsequent offerings are made after the Buddha's final Nibbāna. Different intentions behind these offering…
The Burden of Wealth and Survival
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The Burden of Wealth and Survival
… “All the crew gets from me for looking after this wretched barge is eleven or twelve Baht a month (equivalence of 50-60 cents in those days). As for me, I am the owner of the boat and I have all the mo…
The story follows Sodh, a boat owner who grapples with his conscience when faced with danger. Despite the risk to his life, he chooses to prioritize the safety of his crew, leading to a reflection on
The Dhammakaya Tradition
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The Dhammakaya Tradition
…tion schools. In the Dhammakaya Tradition the level of attainment is usually explained in terms of equivalent inner transcendental bodies—numbering eighteen—which start with the physical human body and…
The Dhammakaya Tradition is a renowned Buddhist meditation technique initiated by Phramongkolthepmuni in the early 20th century, blending samatha and vipassana practices with the aim of overcoming the
Exploring Alternatives to Visualization
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Exploring Alternatives to Visualization
If Visualization is Not for You, Then You Don’t Have to Visualize Visualization may not be for everyone. Some of you may feel tense or uncomfortable using this method. Or you may put too much effort
…Reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' can further soothe your mind, but remaining still without it is equally effective. The goal is to calm and relax your body and senses, allowing your mind to become sp…
Exploring Connection and Spirituality
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Exploring Connection and Spirituality
…looking for the same things: inner peace, loving and compassionate kindness towards our fellow men, equanimity, mindfulness. In other words, we are both traveling the Eightfold Noble Path, although I kn…
The text discusses the author's deep connection with a mentor who embodies confidence and wisdom through meditation. Despite not being born a Buddhist, the author feels a sense of familiarity. They sh
The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
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The Importance of Internal Happiness and Community Spaces
…f food, when to buy it in season so it is fresh, and how to prepare it. They also need to have good equipment and storage facilities for the produce. And, of course, they need to know how to cook it! No…
In this insightful segment, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the connection between external desires and internal happiness, emphasizing the importance of focusing on appropriate clothing rather than just fa
Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
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Understanding Kamma and Its Impact on Life Choices
…tion. When we find those common characteristics of honesty, integrity, compassion, mindfulness, and equanimity, we have a common outcome. (The four embracing virtues of friendliness, compassion, gladnes…
…fosters positive energy creation. While Kamma influences our characteristics (50%), our choices are equally significant. Personal decisions in life, whether healthy or harmful, contribute to our current…
Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
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Understanding Defilements and the Path to True Happiness
… we perform actions based upon those feelings or we desire specific results → we experience the consequences of those actions. Actions create results. We experience suffering because our actions are bas…
In conclusion, suffering arises from our defilements, which influence our actions and desires. To achieve true happiness, we must eliminate these defilements through good actions, stopping poor habits
MooThings with a Dhamma Master
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MooThings with a Dhamma Master
…the problems are the limitations of the body. But there are also problems of the mind. The mind has equivalent problems. The mind is the element of knowing." 77
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับผลกระทบของการดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ต่อสุขภาพร่างกายและจิตใจ พร้อมกับการพูดถึงความสำคัญของการพัฒนานิสัยที่ดีเพื่อการเติบโตทางจิตวิญญาณ การมีสติในการใช้พลังงานและอารมณ์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญ โดยมีการแนะนำ