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Points to Consider It may be observed that the difference in previous scholarly interpretations of the term dhammakāya in this passage mainly pertains to the inter-relatedness of two distinctive meani

This text delves into scholarly interpretations of the term 'dhammakāya', emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of 'dhamma' as both a realized reality and a verbal expression. It identifies

Saddhā: Criterion of being the Tathāgata's Son The first point to be looked at is the criterion of being the Buddha’s ‘true son’ which is, in this passage, defined by means of his irremovable confiden

This text discusses the criterion of being the Tathāgata's son, emphasizing the irremovable confidence (saddhā) in the Buddha. It defines this confidence as settled and unchangeable despite external i

Vin.II.192, A.IV.186, 210, 213 Just as a piece of clean cloth that is deprived of dirt would well-absorb the dye, the pure and clear eye of dhamma (dhammacakku) arose to the man, on that current seat

The text discusses the qualities of noble disciples in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of clear perception of dhamma and the eradication of doubts and fetters. It describes the transformation exp

mentioned in the canon.40 The title ‘son of the Blessed one’ suggests that, through the Buddha, the person was (re)born to the same plane (bhūmi) to which the Buddha belongs, i.e., passing beyond the

This text delves into the characteristics of a Stream-attainer, identified as a noble disciple who is reborn to a transcendental plane through the Buddha's teachings. Key qualities include association

This corresponds to the set of four activities41 belonging to a Stream-attainer (sotāpattiyānga) which brings about other sets of qualities. The titles ‘born of dhamma’ (dhammaja) and ‘created by dham

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

**43** This is, perhaps, as Eliade observes, ‘for the Buddha, one can be ‘saved’ only by attaining nirvāṇa - that is, by going beyond the plane of profane human experience and re-establishing the plan

Eliade suggests that for the Buddha, salvation comes through attaining nirvāṇa, transcending the mundane aspects of human life and entering an unconditioned state. This transformation entails a metaph

Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins As Gombrich points out, the passage in question is comparable to the Brahmins’ claim:46 brahmanā va brahmuo putṭā orasā mukhato jāta brahma

The text delves into how Gombrich compares the descriptions of Brahmins and Monks, emphasizing the dual interpretations of the term 'brahma-' as both the masculine creator and the neuter ultimate real

No. | Brahmins (D.III.81) | Noble Disciples (D.III.84) | Implied Parallel ---|------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------ 1. | Brahma's children | Tathägata's sons |

The text presents a comparative analysis between Brahmins and Noble Disciples, highlighting their similarities in mythical and spiritual parental origins. It details how both are seen as offsprings of

1. The Tathāgata and Brahmā,48 the creator god 2. The Tathāgata's mouth (verbal teaching) & Brahmā mouth. 3. The dhamma and Brahmā, the creator god; or The dhamma and Brahman, the ultimate reality. I

This passage delves into the nuanced relationships between the Tathāgata and Brahmā, highlighting the semantic layers present in verbal teachings. It contrasts the Tathāgata's mouth with Brahmā's, ind

In the case that ‘brahma-’ refers to the masculine ‘Brahma’ In case of the term ‘brahma-’ in the three compounds50 being translated as a masculine ‘Brahma,’51 the comparison of the first and the third

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

[Right concentration, again, becomes the basis of right views, right aspirations, and other steps of the noble eightfold path, which is now experienced on a higher level, and this spiral-like progress

This text elaborates on the interrelationship between Right Concentration, Right Views, and Right Aspirations as pivotal elements of the Noble Eightfold Path leading to liberation. It discusses the sp

While a conclusion is proposed here to some extent, it may be useful to examine further implications from the parallel usage of the term 'dhamma' and 'brahma' elsewhere, for it may add further underst

เนื้อหานี้สำรวจการใช้คำว่า 'ดัมมะ' และ 'บราเหมะ' ในวรรณกรรมพุทธศาสนา และการตีความความหมายที่เชื่อมโยงกันของทั้งสองคำ เป็นการศึกษาความสำคัญของการใช้คำที่ขนานกัน ซึ่งสะท้อนถึงสถานะความบริสุทธิ์สูงสุดที่

where all fetters are unrooted, or at least they signify the ‘best’ state. The same may be said for the parallel of dhammacarĺa and brahmacarĺa. Although these two compounds are normally used in dif

The text discusses how 'brahmabhūta' refers to the state of having eradicated all defilements, allowing one to experience ultimate peace and happiness. It parallels 'dhammacarĺa' and 'brahmacarĺa' as

Functionally, however, both terms seem to imply a different relationship between individual members and the ‘totality’ of the whole ‘body’ or ‘collection.’ As a ‘body,’ the ‘totality’ of the whole org

This text analyzes the distinctions between the terms 'body' and 'collection' within the framework of Dhamma, particularly focusing on functional dependence. It argues that while a 'body' maintains es

Arhatship (arahattamagga).86 Therefore, the particular path is not a mere ‘collective title’ of the path-constituents but the ‘essential totality’ by which a ‘body’ is defined. The dependence of funct

This text discusses the concept of Arhatship and the definition of Dhammakāya in the context of Buddhist philosophy. It argues that the path should be seen as an essential totality, forming a 'body,'

First, as a *kammadhāra* compound, the translation of the term *dhammākāya* will be ‘the body that is transcendental (lokuttara) dhamma’ or ‘the body that is Nibbāna.’ This gives a similar sense as th

The term Dhammakaya can be viewed in two ways: as a kammadhāra compound translated to mean 'the body that is transcendental dhamma' or as a tappurisa compound meaning 'body pertaining to transcendenta

V. Reference 2: Dhammakāya and Paccekabuddhas A Paccekabuddha is counted as one of the two types of Buddhas. According to Buddhist philosophy, a Paccekabuddha is a person who is of the highest wisdom

This text discusses the concept of Paccekabuddhas, individuals of high wisdom who achieve self-enlightenment but lack the ability to teach. It explores scholarly arguments about the pre-Buddhist origi

In the Apadāna literature, besides the life history of the Buddha and his disciples, a section is devoted to a depiction of the characteristics of Paccekabuddhas. This - section is entitled 'Paccekabu

The Apadāna literature highlights the characteristics of Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing their significant dhammas and independent mind. Verse 52 describes them as having great dhammas, being free from su

These verses describe the Paccekabuddhas as ones possessed of supreme purity, wisdom, wakefulness, composure, and having the ability for seeing and knowing. In other words, they are full of realizing

These verses highlight the qualities of Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing their supreme purity, wisdom, and self-enlightenment capacity. The term ‘mahatadhamma’ refers to the great dhammas that relate to th

early texts that 'dhammakāya' must be singular. 100 In any case, the verse conveys the meaning that a Paccekabuddha has dhamma(s) as his body (or bodies), where 'dhammas' refers to the qualities perta

This study analyzes the term 'dhammakāya' and its relation to enlightenment. Dhammakāya is presented as a singular concept applying to both the Buddha and Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing that 'dhamma' ref