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Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins
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Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins
…a brahma-jā brahma-nimmitā brahma-dāyādā. D.III.81. The Brahmins are Brahmā’s own children, born of his mouth, born of Brahmā, created by Brahmā, heirs of Brahmā. Grammatically, the component ‘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
The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
… same time, it must refer also to the shared or same kind of qualities or essence of the Buddha and his noble disciples which are distinct from those of worldly people. According to the Buddhist philosop…
This text delves into the concept of transformation in Buddhist philosophy, specifically through the Nob…
Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
…ions, and other steps of the noble eightfold path, which is now experienced on a higher level, and this spiral-like progression is continued until complete liberation is attained. Similarly, Harvey expla…
This text elaborates on the interrelationship between Right Concentration, Right Views, and Right Aspira…
Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna in Buddhism
…hat previously he was not a dhamma-being, 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, aga…
This text explores the concept of dhamma in relation to the Buddha and Arhat disciples, particularly the…
Understanding Brahmabhūta and the Path to Nibbāna
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Understanding Brahmabhūta and the Path to Nibbāna
…an be understood in the same way. The notion of ‘brah mā bhūta’ found elsewhere seems to reinforce this. It always refers to an Arahat, who has eradicated all defilements. Sometimes, an Arahat is describ…
…cept of Nibbāna is explored, with the idea of 'brahma' representing the undying state sought by Buddhists. The Arahat is identified as the one who achieves this state, living free from worldly passions a…
Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
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Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
…the titles of the noble disciples are connected with the designations of the Tathāgata by means of this reasoning; because the Buddha is ‘dhamma-bodied’ and ‘become dhamma,’ thus ‘his son’ can be entitle…
This text analyzes the distinctions between the terms 'body' and 'collection' within the framework of Dh…
The Characteristics of Paccekabuddhas in Apadāna Literature
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The Characteristics of Paccekabuddhas in Apadāna Literature
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 instead of following the Buddha's teachings directly. Understanding 'dhamma' within this context reveals deeper insights into the nature of these spiritual beings. For more insights, visit…
Understanding Paccekabuddhas: Characteristics and Dhamma
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas: Characteristics and Dhamma
…ples. The second bahubbhi compound qualifying ‘Paccekabuddhas’ is ‘bahudhammakāyā’. Grammatically, this may be translated in two different ways: ‘having many dhammas as body’ or ‘having many dhamma-bodie…
…nd self-enlightenment capacity. The term ‘mahatadhamma’ refers to the great dhammas that relate to this realizing capacity. Additionally, ‘bahudhammakāyā’ can be interpreted as either having many dhammas…
Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
…t 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 pertaining to self-enlightenment. Here ag…
This study analyzes the term 'dhammakāya' and its relation to enlightenment. Dhammakāya is presented as …
Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
…is identified earlier with dhammakāya, denotes a degree of sufficiency in performing its function. This agrees with Gotami's expression that her dhammakāya is 'blameless.' Also, as noted above, the term …
This text analyses the concept of dhammakāya, highlighting its connection to enlightenment and the assoc…
Dhammakāya and the Previous Buddha
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Dhammakāya and the Previous Buddha
…erformed at the time of the Padumuttara Buddha.118 The term dhammakāya appears in the expression of his appreciation of the Buddha. The elder, being Narada brahmin at that time, praised the Padumuttara B…
บทความนี้วิเคราะห์ความสัมพันธ์ของคำว่า Dhammakāya กับพระพุทธเจ้าในพระอัฏฐสังคษา โดยมีการเล่าถึงชีวิตของพระอรหันต์ Atthasandassaka ที่มีความคิดถึงพระพุทธเจ้า Padumuttara และการยกย่องพระพุทธเจ้าในบทกวีส
Understanding Dhammakāya in Early Theravādin Context
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Early Theravādin Context
…esent study is intended as a more direct, analytical and inclusive one than previous approaches to this question. It is more direct in that it set off by documenting all Pali canonical passages that cont…
This study analyzes the term dhammakāya through close readings of Pali canonical passages, revealing tha…
Meditation Practices Introduced by An Shigao in Eastern Han China
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Meditation Practices Introduced by An Shigao in Eastern Han China
What kind of meditation did An Shigao introduce into Eastern Han China? An Shigao and other Central Asian translators were welcomed into Eastern Han China (25-220 CE), by the cultured elites who were
An Shigao, notable for his translations, played a key role in introducing meditation practices to Eastern Han China (25-220 CE…
พระมงคลเทพมุนีและการศึกษาพระธรรมในเอเชียตะวันออก
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พระมงคลเทพมุนีและการศึกษาพระธรรมในเอเชียตะวันออก
…DARY SOURCES IN ENGLISH, THAI, CHINESE Buddha Dharma Education Association & BuddhaNet. “The Buddhist World: Buddhism in East Asia - China, Korean, Japan.” 2011-11-18, n.d. http://www.buddhanet.net/e-…
บทความนี้สำรวจการศึกษาพระธรรมที่เกี่ยวข้องกับพระมงคลเทพมุนีและรวมถึงแหล่งอ้างอิงจากผลงานที่มีความสำคัญในพุทธศาสตร์เอเชียตะวันออก ทั้งนี้การให้ข้อมูลดังกล่าวมีเพื่อส่งเสริมความเข้าใจในหลักธรรมและประวัต
หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์สุทฺโทธิโราณ
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หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์สุทฺโทธิโราณ
…พระสูตรนี้เราได้ยินมาและเห็นขอคุณด้วย และ 18 Conze. 1973: 291 “For a Tathagata cannot be seen from his form-body. The Dharma-bodies are the Tathagatas and the real nature of dharmas does not come or go.…
บทความนี้ได้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของคัมภีร์สุทฺโทธิโราณ และการสื่อสารถึงธรรมะภายในที่สำคัญ รวมถึงบทบาทของอุษาสหสิรฺกา และปรัชญาจากวัชรฉฺกา ที่มีอิทธิพลอย่างมากต่อนโยบายทางพุทธศาสนา มุ่งเน้นที่บทข้อความสำค
Discourse on Rebirth and the Afterlife
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Discourse on Rebirth and the Afterlife
…when he was seated Payasi spoke thus to the venerable Master Kassapa : - 'I, Master Kassapa, am of this opinion, of these views : - Neither is there another world, nor are there beings reborn not of par…
…sbelief in the existence of another world or the outcomes of human actions. Master Kassapa counters his views by questioning the nature of celestial bodies, leading to a conclusion that hints at the exis…
The Consequences of Apathy Towards Death
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The Consequences of Apathy Towards Death
…sters, the executioners, wait till I have visited my friends and advisers, my kinsmen by blood, in this or that village or town, and come back " ? Or would the executioners cut off the head of this vain …
This text delves into a philosophical discourse about the inevitability of death and the moral implicati…
The Illusion of the Soul
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The Illusion of the Soul
Inflict on him what penalty you wish. " And I should say: - " Well then, my masters, throw this man alive into a jar; close the mouth of it and cover it over with wet leather, put over that a thi…
In this dialogue, the speaker challenges beliefs about the soul and an afterlife through a vivid imagery of…
The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
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The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
…en ! Why will they seek so senselessly for the trumpet's sound ?" And while they looked on, he took his trumpet, blew thrice upon it and, taking it with him, went away. Then, Prince, those border born me…
This passage illustrates a conversation between a trumpeter and some border born men who are puzzled by …
Debating Beliefs and Opinions in the Pursuit of Knowledge
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Debating Beliefs and Opinions in the Pursuit of Knowledge
…e whatever they hear, will meet with ruin and disaster, even like those carters. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions ; renounce them, I say ! Let them not involve you long in bale and sorrow ! ' …
บทสนทนาทางปรัชญาระหว่างเจ้าชายและผู้ใหญ่คาสซัปเกี่ยวกับความเชื่อและผลกระทบจากการยึดมั่นในความเข้าใจที่ผิด เจ้าชายพยายามเลือกที่จะไม่ละทิ้งความคิดเห็นที่อาจทำให้เขาต้องเผชิญกับการตำหนิ ความคิดนี้แสดงถึ