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Understanding Ascetic Practices and the Pursuit of Brahmā Realms
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Understanding Ascetic Practices and the Pursuit of Brahmā Realms
…ibhavatanhā]** Craving for the Formless Realms is the dogma of those who wish to be reborn in the formless Brahmā-world or the formless Realms2 [arūpabhāva]. Such people believe that being able to attain the forml…
Ascetics who follow specific dogmas may recollect their past lives and aspire to be reborn in the Form-Brahmā world, striving for the Ultimate Truth. They believe that by enhancing their meditation pr
Understanding Craving in Buddhism
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Understanding Craving in Buddhism
…eloping the formless absorptions [arûpajhâna]. Such ascetics misunderstand that being reborn in the Formless Brahmā world will release them from suffering — thus all their time in the human world is spent trying to …
…uit influences rebirth and suffering. It discusses the misinterpretation by ascetics aiming for the Formless Brahmā realms and highlights craving as the root of all suffering. The wise comprehend the three cravings …
Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
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Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
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
The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
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The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
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
Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins
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Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins
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
Attaining the Angelic Body through the Middle Way
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Attaining the Angelic Body through the Middle Way
[vimuttīnādassana] will be attained. When the mind is brought to a standstill at the centre of the Sphere of the Seeing and Knowledge of Liberation the Angelic Body will be attained. By now the sequen
The text discusses the attainment of the Angelic Body through a process of concentration and the sequential progression from the Coarse Human Body to various forms of Brahmā bodies, culminating in the
Brahmins and Noble Disciples: A Comparative Analysis
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Brahmins and Noble Disciples: A Comparative Analysis
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
Understanding Craving and Suffering in Buddhism
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Understanding Craving and Suffering in Buddhism
…it contains craving which is the origin of suffering. Even the craving for the Brahmā-world and the Formless Brahmā-world still trap living beings in the cycle of existence. An example of those who have craving for …
This text delves into the concept of craving in Buddhism, emphasizing that even honest wealth can lead to suffering due to inherent craving. It discusses how aspirations for the Brahmā-world can trap
Insights on Suffering and Enlightenment
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Insights on Suffering and Enlightenment
execution, suffering of at death 68 Existence, Cycle of 9, 16, 37, 178, 185-6 extinction of craving, transcendental 100, 115, 175 Extinction of Suffering, Noble Truth of(see Cessation of Suffering, No
This text delves into pivotal Buddhist doctrines centered around suffering and enlightenment. It discusses the cycle of existence and the importance of overcoming craving. With references to meditativ
Understanding the Inner Bodies on the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding the Inner Bodies on the Path to Enlightenment
…btle Angelic Body, the Brahma Body, the subtle Brahmā Body, the Formless Brahma Body and the Subtle Formless Brahmā Body. All of these inner bodies are made up of the Five Aggregates [khandha] i.e. corporeality [rūp…
This text delves into the various inner bodies that exist between the Paṭhama Magga Sphere and the Body of Enlightenment. These include the Subtle Human Body, Angelic Body, and several Brahma Bodies,
Understanding the Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
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Understanding the Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
…— the angelic body, the subtle angelic body, the form-Brahmā body, the subtle form-Brahmā body, the formless Brahmā-body, the subtle formless Brahmā-body and eventually the body of enlightenment [Dhammakāya] — each …
This text discusses the progression through successive inner bodies leading to the Dhammakāya, emphasizing the distinction between mundane and transcendental bodies. It highlights that all worldly bod
Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
In the case that 'brahma-' refers to the neuter 'brahman' In the other case in which the term brahma- is translated as 'brahman'63 the ultimate,64 the third parallel65 suggests that the term dhamma in
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
Exploring Concepts of Buddhist Mythology
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Exploring Concepts of Buddhist Mythology
Asaññisatta (P. realm of non-per- ayatana nibbāṇa q.v. (lit. the recipient beings: see form Brahmā sphere of Nirvana realms) āsavakkhayañāṇa (see knowledge of an end of defilements) ayatana (lit. sphe
This text delves into intricate Buddhist concepts such as Asaññisatta, the realm of non-perception, and its relation to Nibbāṇa, highlighting essential terms like bhāvanā (development), and defilement
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
Akiṇiṭṭhā (P. Realm of Supreme anurakkhāṇa-paddhāṇa (maintre Brahmas: see form Brahmā akusalahamma (see unwhole- anusayā (see subtle defilements) someness) apilapanasati (see monitoring as- alābha (se
This glossary provides definitions and explanations of essential Buddhist terms, including various realms, states of mind, and notable figures. Key concepts such as Anāgamī (non-returner), anatta (not
The Path to Enlightenment in Buddhism
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The Path to Enlightenment in Buddhism
grasping [räga], hatred [dosa] and delusion [moha]. When the mind is sufficiently pure to be released from these three defilements, the mind will attain the Formless Brahma Body. The defilements assoc
This text discusses the process of achieving enlightenment in Buddhism, focusing on the overcoming of three main defilements: grasping (räga), hatred (dosa), and delusion (moha). It explains the attai
The Relationship Between Processing, Cognition, and Mindfulness
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The Relationship Between Processing, Cognition, and Mindfulness
processing and cognition are nested together inseparably and as a unit take the form of the subtle physical body. If the four faculties are separated, the subtle physical body will die immediately — a
Processing and cognition are intimately linked, forming the subtle physical body. If four faculties are disconnected, the subtle body ceases to exist, impacting physical survival. Mindfulness includes
The Proclamation of Deities in Buddhist Cosmology
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The Proclamation of Deities in Buddhist Cosmology
… seen them in the (Form) Brahma-body, he would become an Non-Returner. Once he had seen them in the Formless Brahmā-body, he would become an Non-Returner. Once he had seen them in the Formless Brahmā-body, he would …
In Buddhist cosmology, the deities of Yāma Heaven relay a proclamation to Tusita, Nimānārati, and Paranimitavasavatī Heavens, causing a cosmic event. This gains the attention of the Lord Buddha, refer
เขียนความสำเร็จในชีวิต
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เขียนความสำเร็จในชีวิต
room by herself. She was able to bring her mind to a ‘standstill within the standstill’ and her mind was able to penetrate through the centre going centrally deeper on the central axis within. At f
ในหนังสือเล่มนี้ ได้พูดถึงวิธีการตั้งเป้าหมายเพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งความสำเร็จในชีวิต โดยมีการแบ่งเนื้อหาออกเป็นหลายบทที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการสร้างนิสัยการทำงาน การบริหารเวลา และการมองปัญหาให้ออก พร้อมทั้งแนวทาง
Implications of Dhamma and Brahma in Buddhist Teachings
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Implications of Dhamma and Brahma in Buddhist Teachings
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
Understanding the Dhammakāya in Insight Meditation
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Understanding the Dhammakāya in Insight Meditation
called the ‘Coarse Dhammakāya Arahant’ or the ‘Subtle Dhammakāya Arahant’ — the latter two being the bodies of enlightenment of the arahant. The Dhammakāyas are all transcendental [lokuttara] in natur
This text delves into the concept of Dhammakāya Arahant, distinguishing between the Coarse and Subtle Dhammakāya. It explains that these bodies are transcendental and consist of pure aggregates that a