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The Importance of Dhammakaya
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The Importance of Dhammakaya
THE IMPORTANCE OF DHAMMAKAYA 11. The Core of Buddhism Dhammakaya... is the core of Buddhism, it being vital we study it to the point we can attain it for ourselves. It was there at the beginning …
Dhammakaya is central to Buddhism, emphasizing its essential role from the beginning. Despite neglect, its truth persists, allowing for personal veri…
The Sun of Peace
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The Sun of Peace
Foreword The sun of peace The sun is a great source of energy. It leads the solar system as well as supporting all of the celestial bodies. The sun's rays benefit a…
The foreword discusses the sun as a vital energy source that sustains life on earth and serves as a metaphor for enlightenment. It draws pa…
Iran's Strategic Influence in Post-Saddam Iraq
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Iran's Strategic Influence in Post-Saddam Iraq
which ended conclusively with a UN-mandated cease-fire and eventually a return to the status quo, made it very clear that neithe…
…t rise of Iranian influence in the region. The removal of Saddam Hussein allowed Iran to strengthen its ties with various Shi'i groups in Iraq, fostering a 'Shi'i crescent' that threatens regional stabi…
The Complex Relationship Between the U.S. and Iran
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The Complex Relationship Between the U.S. and Iran
to be cooperative on its own terms and for its own interests, but this does not mean that the United States is in a strong …
This text explores the multifaceted relationship between the United States and Iran, emphasizing the challenges faced by U.S. military policy amidst high oil prices …
Realities of the New Middle East
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Realities of the New Middle East
REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 13 always been the possibility that Syria could be coaxed and pressured into adopting more pragmatic policies. Revived U.S. effor…
The text discusses the political realities of Lebanon following Syria's withdrawal and the influence of Hizbollah and other poli…
The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
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The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
…2006 the U.S. Congress passed the Iran Freedom Support Act, which imposed mandatory sanctions on entities that supply goods or services for Iran’s conventional weapons programs and provided funding to o…
The text discusses Iran's unwavering commitment to its nuclear program, spurred by various factors, including U.S. sanctions, the Iraq war, and…
The Tathāgata and the Cycle of Enlightenment
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The Tathāgata and the Cycle of Enlightenment
…the Tathāgata had not fully com- catusu ariyassaccevaṁ tiparivattaṁ completed these three cycles with their twelve com- dvaḍasākāraṁ yathābhuṭṭaṁ nāna- ponents, I would not say that the Tathāgata ha…
…atana, which signifies the beginning of his teachings on liberation and understanding of existence. It underscores the themes of liberation, understanding the nature of existence, and the role of the Bu…
The Purpose of Dhammakaya Temple
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The Purpose of Dhammakaya Temple
…our great disappointment, most fail to have lasting success. The Dhammakaya Temple was established with the aim to make itself and the people therein develop into true and good people. The primary objec…
The Dhammakaya Temple aims to develop its members into good people through understanding the Dhamma. It has expanded globally, with an incre…
A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
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A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
A Changed Region After September 11, 2001, the Bush administration launched an ambitious policy to forge a new Middle East, with intervention in Iraq as the driver of the transformatio…
…s on the changes in the Middle East following the events of September 11, 2001, highlighting the ambitious policies of the Bush administration aimed at establishing democracy and peace through intervent…
The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
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The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
…resented by the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah and the Syrian regime, seen as proxies for Iran and its policy of regional domination. The Syria–Lebanon cluster, in this view, is at the center of two br…
This content discusses the influence of Syria and Iran on Lebanon's political environment, particularly the roles of the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah, and the March 14 co…
Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
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Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
…tinian conflict extended even to the domestic American arena. The administration, much like some of its predecessors, often seemed a mere spectator as Congress sought to codify the harshest version of c…
…t to undermine the democratic outcome, particularly emphasizing the Bush administration's approach. It highlights the tensions between U.S. policy commitments and legislative restrictions that obstruct …
Navigating the Complexities of U.S.-Middle East Relations
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Navigating the Complexities of U.S.-Middle East Relations
But it is impossible to turn back the clock to more propitious circumstances. The biggest tension—between …
The text discusses the challenges of integrating Hamas while managing its actions against Israel. It stresses the importance of regional pressures and U.S. support for a un…
The Superiority of Dhamma over Worldly Existence
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The Superiority of Dhamma over Worldly Existence
…t is perpetually peaceful. In this passage, a comparison is made between worldly motherhood and spiritual paternity, the fostering of the physical body and that of the dhamma-body, the thirst-relieving …
ในบทความนี้เสนอการเปรียบเทียบระหว่างความเป็นแม่ในโลกกับการเป็นบิดาทางจิตวิญญาณ โดยเน้นที่การดูแลร่างกายทางกายภาพและร่างกายทางจิตวิญญาณ รวมถึงประสิทธิภาพในการบรรเทาความกระหายของนมธรรมดาและนมที่เป็น dha
Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
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Understanding Kilesa and Its Influence on the Mind
Kilesa is an element that soils the mind, invading it with great intensity to override the rational and, if allowed to, is ultimately the cause of mental…
…esa is an intrinsic element that corrupts the mind, causing mental suffering and overriding rationality. It acts like a hidden virus, lying dormant within the mind from birth. When viewed through Dharma…
Understanding the Body as a House
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Understanding the Body as a House
… shrivelled and unattractive. In actual fact, this house that is our body, has craving [tanhā] as its builder — right from the foundations at the bones of the feet up to the bones of the legs as its s…
…t offers a profound understanding of the human body as a metaphorical house constructed by craving. It illustrates how the various parts of the body represent different elements of a house, highlighting…
Understanding Attachment: Lessons from the Lord Buddha
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Understanding Attachment: Lessons from the Lord Buddha
characterized by the Lord Buddha as being attached to the things we like. It is like a monkey trapped by glue in a monkey trap. Normally it sticks to the trap when it sits down…
This text discusses the concept of attachment as characterized by the Lord Buddha. It compares attachment to a monkey caught in a glue trap, illustrating how initial affection transform…
Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
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Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
…ai I. Why ‘Dhamma-kāya’ in the ‘Pali Canon’? The term dhamma-kāya/dharmakāya appears in Buddhist literature of different schools. Previous scholars have done excellent work on interesting aspects of s…
…eferences have been made, significant aspects remain unexplored, warranting a closer examination of its occurrences and implications. This research builds upon previous scholarly work, reinforcing the i…
Understanding Dhammakāya in Early Theravādin Context
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Early Theravādin Context
… 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 contain the term …
…tudy analyzes the term dhammakāya through close readings of Pali canonical passages, revealing that it relates not only to the Buddha but also to other noble figures like Paccakabuddhas and disciples. T…
What is Meditation?
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What is Meditation?
WHAT IS MEDITATION? The mind can be compared to an ocean, and momentary mental events such as happiness, irritat…
Meditation serves as a means for mental development, allowing individuals to calm the turbulence of the m…
Center of the Body: Balance and Mindfulness
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Center of the Body: Balance and Mindfulness
CENTER OF THE BODY Every object in nature has its center of gravity, the point where it keeps its balance. For example, the center of gravity for a …
Every object has its center of gravity, maintaining balance. For humans, the center is located two finger-widths above …