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The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
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The Merits of Contributing to Buddha Images
…sion and wisdom. They decided to recreate the image of the Lord Buddha from within (the Body of the Enlightenment) as a Buddha statue. The heritage they passed on to us enriches our knowledge of the Lord Buddha’s …
…ids in avoiding non-virtue, ensures rebirth in a land of Buddhism, attracts wealth, and facilitates enlightenment in the final life. The benefits encourage practice and meditation, leading to profound spiritual gr…
Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna in Buddhism
…g, but that he becomes dhamma later. Such a 'later' time in this case must refer to the time of his enlightenment, when he could declare himself 'Buddha.' This, again, implies dhamma at the level of enlightenment,…
…ation to the Buddha and Arhat disciples, particularly the notion of Nibbāna as the essence of their enlightenment. It argues that dhamma, especially in the context of 'dhamabhuta,' signifies a transformation that …
Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
…ression that her dhammakāya is 'blameless.' Also, as noted above, the term dhammakāya is related to enlightenment, where the experience or the witness of realisation is required and the consequent transformation t…
This text analyses the concept of dhammakāya, highlighting its connection to enlightenment and the associated happiness. It emphasizes the blameless nature of dhammakāya and notes Gotami's i…
Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
… 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 his noble disciples,136 with reality visible through the ‘seeing’ (dassa…
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 qu…
The Dhammakaya Tradition
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The Dhammakaya Tradition
…n body and the subtle human body and going in successively deeper layers until reaching the Body of Enlightenment known as the Dhammakaya. The process of purification in the Dhammakaya Tradition corresponds with t…
…in this tradition is framed around eighteen inner transcendental bodies, culminating in the Body of Enlightenment, also referred to as the Dhammakaya. The purification process aligns with the Dhammacakkapavattana …
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
…Buddhist text considered to be a record of the first teaching given by the Buddha after he attained enlightenment. Dhammakaya: Body of Enlightenment; Body of Truth. Dhammakaya meditation: a profound meditation t…
…aught by the Buddha. Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta is recognized as the Buddha's first teaching after enlightenment. Dhammakaya symbolizes enlightenment and is rooted in the meditation techniques established by Grea…
Understanding Pali and Parami in Buddhism
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Understanding Pali and Parami in Buddhism
… by a Bodhisatta (Buddha-to-be) on his path to Buddhahood, or by those who are determined to attain enlightenment. Virtues are practices which must be fulfilled by all aspirants who wish to free themselves from su…
…esents spiritual perfections attained by a Bodhisatta, or a future Buddha, as they progress towards enlightenment. It underlines the necessary virtues that aspirants must cultivate to liberate themselves from suff…
Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
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Understanding the Mind Through Meditation
… He could see His past lives and the past lives of other people as well. This was the first supreme enlightenment: He could see the structure of the mind, and He could see His past lives. "The second supreme enli…
…cture of the mind, including recognizing its defilements like greed and delusion. The first supreme enlightenment was the Buddha's ability to see his own mind and past lives, while the second was the realization o…
Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
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Hurry On: Embrace Life's Journey
…er 5, 1979 *Nibana (Skt., Nirvana), is the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is in the next; be happy because of everybody life is not…
…solutions and actions. The text introduces the concept of Nibana, a state of ultimate happiness and enlightenment, distinct from Western interpretations of happiness. It suggests that life's essence boils down to …
Understanding Dhamma and its Significance
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Understanding Dhamma and its Significance
…expression of that truth, and the phenomena or elements that comprise reality. Dhammakaya, Body of Enlightenment; Truth Body; Body of Truth; Buddha-qualities a portion of the Dhamma; a main article of the Doctri…
…ing moral conduct. It embodies the teachings of the Buddha, manifesting truths realized through his enlightenment. The Dhammakaya represents the Body of Enlightenment, showcasing Buddha qualities and emphasizing w…
The Shift in Enlightenment Concept in Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras
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The Shift in Enlightenment Concept in Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras
As demonstrated, the Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras changed a concept of enlightenment from "adapting a monastic lifestyle and practicing meditation extremely" to "accumulating good karm…
The Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras redefined the concept of enlightenment in Buddhism, moving away from the traditional focus on monastic practices and extreme meditation. I…
Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Family and Faith
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Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Family and Faith
…to attain nirvana, monkhood is the only status that takes you there. For laypeople, they can attain enlightenment up to a certain level, but not the highest level. Look at Prince Siddharta who was blessed with a b…
…ding constraint that can obstruct spiritual progress towards Arahantship. While laypeople can reach enlightenment, monks are believed to be on a more direct path to achieving nirvana. The example of Prince Siddhar…
Buddhist View on Sex
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Buddhist View on Sex
…To avoid all these life fetters, one needs to get ordained which will help them achieve the goal of enlightenment. Sensual pleasure is considered temporary happiness which lasts for short period. This kind of plea…
…n pursue temporary pleasures, such as sensual gratification, which can distract from the pursuit of enlightenment. Monks believe that the happiness derived from meditation surpasses that of worldly pleasures, lead…
The Lord Buddha's Approach to Teaching and Respect
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The Lord Buddha's Approach to Teaching and Respect
…ather. He realized that if he had done that, his father would not have listened. Instead, after his enlightenment, Lord Buddha first went to teach the people in the town of Magadha. He wished for his reputation to…
The text recounts how the Lord Buddha, after his enlightenment, did not immediately return to his father but chose to build his reputation first. He performed mir…
Buddhist Views on Sex and Celibacy
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Buddhist Views on Sex and Celibacy
…To avoid all these life fetters, one needs to get ordained which will help them achieve the goal of enlightenment. Sensual pleasure is considered temporary happiness which lasts for a short period. This kind of pl…
…true happiness in meditation, which far exceeds worldly pleasures, thus choosing celibacy to pursue enlightenment. The shift from worldly pursuits to spiritual happiness is a fundamental aspect of their practice. …
Truth for the Family: Lessons from the Buddha
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Truth for the Family: Lessons from the Buddha
… to find the truths of life so that he may become enlightened. All of His teachings derive from His enlightenment. He did not claim the teaching of others as His own, nor did He say that He received them from a he…
…es rather than borrowed insights. The Buddha sacrificed his royal status to seek truths and achieve enlightenment. His teachings, which stem solely from his experiences, are universal and timeless, offering profou…
Golden Age of Inner Peace
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Golden Age of Inner Peace
Golden Age of Inner Peace For more than 40 years after his enlightenment he spent all of his time teaching students in both Thai- land and abroad so that they could find in…
For over 40 years after his enlightenment, a meditation master dedicated his life to teaching inner peace in Thailand and beyond. His teachin…
Dr. Michael Nobel's Commitment to Peace
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Dr. Michael Nobel's Commitment to Peace
…odh Candasaro) dedi- cated his life in order to rediscover the wisdom of Dhammakaya, the key to the enlightenment of the Lord Buddha, for the benefit of Buddhists world- wide. He taught us how to practice bringing…
…ty. Dr. Nobel believes that the image of Phramongkolthepmuni symbolizes the longstanding pursuit of enlightenment and peace that benefits all Buddhists and humanity alike. More on this can be explored at dmc.tv.
Inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest: A Call for Harmony
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Inaugural World Peace Ethics Contest: A Call for Harmony
…t you wish for. May you be endowed with material wealth, retinue, beauty, attainment of the body of Enlightenment of the Buddha and easy mastery of the Dhammakaya Tradition in every lifetime until you can enter up…
…participants as history-makers in promoting global peace. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual enlightenment, calling upon the merits of enlightened beings to bless participants with happiness, prosperity, an…
The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
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The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
…ather. He realized that if he had done that, his father would not have listened. Instead, after his enlightenment, Lord Buddha first went to teach the people in the town of Magadha. He wished for his reputation to…
After attaining enlightenment, Lord Buddha chose not to return immediately to Kapilavattthu to teach his father. Instead, he focu…