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Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
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Meetings with a Dhammakaya Master
…r yourself, experience it yourself. Here, the Buddha witnessed birth and death. "The third supreme enlightenment occurred when the Buddha brought His mind to a total standstill and saw the accumulated defilements…
…-discovery, guiding individuals to see their actions' consequences through meditation. The Buddha's enlightenment is elaborated upon, revealing two ways to understand Hell: through meditation or personal experienc…
Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
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Understanding Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration
…tedly practice meditation, we will drive the entire cycle forward and eventually, this will lead to Enlightenment. “So now that we understand the cycle, we need to understand that this does not stop with us going…
…larity. As practitioners engage deeply in these practices, they achieve greater personal growth and enlightenment. It highlights that everyone's path is unique, shaped by individual experiences, and underscores th…
Understanding Dhamma and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhamma and Enlightenment
…nsight into the reality of life and the world; seeing and becoming one with one’s own inner Body of Enlightenment. Bhikkhu: Buddhist monk Buddha: ‘Awakened One’, one who is fully enlightened and who has realized…
…nificance are explored. Defilements, or mental impurities, are described as hindrances to achieving enlightenment. Understanding these concepts is vital for those on the Buddhist path to deepen their practice and …
หลักฐานธรรมในคัมภีร์พระธรรม
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หลักฐานธรรมในคัมภีร์พระธรรม
… and Chinese. Oxford. Jantrasrisalai, Chanida. 2006. Early Buddhist Dhamma-kāya and Its Relation to Enlightenment. Paper read at The Pathway to the Centre - Purity and the Mind: Inaugural International Samādhi For…
…มภีร์พระธรรมโดยการอ้างอิงงานศึกษาที่สำคัญเกี่ยวกับ Dhamma-kāya และความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างมันกับการบรรลุ enlightenment งานที่สำคัญเช่น เพื่อบันทึกการพัฒนาและการประยุกต์ใช้ Dhamma-kāya ในบริบทของพุทธศาสนา รวมถึงบทความที…
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…
Understanding Dhammakāya in Aṅgāṇā-sutta
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Aṅgāṇā-sutta
… (nava-lokuttara-dhamma) as being the Tathāgatas' nature or ‘body.’ He relates it with the Buddha’s enlightenment that it is ‘the dhamma which all Tathāgatas have attained and have become. 33 DA.III.865. 34 SA…
…sha and Dhammapala describe dhammakāya as 'he who has dhamma as body', linking it with the Buddha’s enlightenment. The expression 'ninefold transcendent dhamma' indicates a collective reference to nine specific dh…
Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
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Insights from Luang Por: Buddha, Jesus, and Meditation
…ts do not say sin, but wholesome or unwholesome." Then Jon asks, "Was Buddha aware of his own self-enlightenment?" Luang Por looks at Jon with the utmost seriousness and says, "Buddha is aware of self-enlightenm…
…ddha's teachings on proving everything versus Jesus' acceptance. He articulates the concept of self-enlightenment and describes the Cetiya, likening its circles to the human mind. Furthermore, he humorously addres…
Great Master and Follower of Peace
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Great Master and Follower of Peace
…I will remain still on this meditation seat," and with that vow he attained Dhammakaya, the body of enlightenment. This discovery showed the way for all humans to achieve true peace, and stop all conflicts from th…
…916, he committed himself to seeking the Truth of Life, ultimately attaining Dhammakaya, a state of enlightenment. His teachings provide valuable insights for humanity, advocating for a path toward permanent peace…
Creating a Heavenly Family through Dhammakaya
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Creating a Heavenly Family through Dhammakaya
…family. We refer to a 'heavenly family' as a 'Dhammakaya family. The word Dhammakaya means 'Body of Enlightenment', 'Dhamma Body', Truth Body A Dhammakaya family does not refer only to a Buddhist family, because D…
…ery. By practicing meditation, families can reach the 'Dhammakaya' state, which symbolizes 'body of enlightenment.' This enlightened state exists within everyone and serves as an inner refuge. The text emphasizes …
Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhism
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhism
…hile it is possible for a Paccekabuddha to teach an individual which finally leads to that person's enlightenment, he does not teach to a multitude of people in the same way as a Buddha does. Hence, a Paccekabuddh…
The text discusses the distinct nature of Paccekabuddhas, who can guide individuals toward enlightenment but do not teach the masses like Buddhas. Their teachings emphasize solitude and are succinct, lack…
The Inner Sun: A Path to Enlightenment
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The Inner Sun: A Path to Enlightenment
…s offered his extraordinary knowledge: the principles of meditation for achieving the inner body of enlightenment. This knowledge allows us to lead our lives in happiness and to be of value in this world. These p…
…'s contributions to meditation and inner peace. He teaches principles that help individuals achieve enlightenment, leading to happiness and a positive impact on the world. Recognized for his work, he received seve…
Meditation Techniques from An Shigao's Teachings
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Meditation Techniques from An Shigao's Teachings
…emplation”, wu gen 五根 “the meditation on the five sense organs”, qi jue zhi七覺支“the seven aid to the enlightenment”, and ba zhengdao八正道“the eight fold noble path”.36
…chings on four objects of contemplation, the meditation on the five sense organs, the seven aids to enlightenment, and the eightfold noble path, providing a comprehensive view of Buddhist meditation methodologies.…