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…selves that the physical body is impermanent, fashioned from its 300 components with craving as the maker — and packaged in a bag of skin. When the body is ornamented, if viewed only from the outside, it…

The text discusses how craving ensnares individuals, likening them to a spider trapped in its web. It emphasizes the wise perspective on the body as impermanent and filled with impurities, urging a me

called the ‘Coarse Dhammakāya Arahant’ or the ‘Subtle Dhammakāya Arahant’ — the latter two being the bodies of enlightenment o…

This text delves into the concept of Dhammakāya Arahant, distinguishing between the Coarse and Subtle Dhammakāya. It explains that these bodies …

Dhamma Body, thereby make themselves invulnerable to the action of defilements. In the past we might have been unable to giv…

The Dhamma Body, or Dhammakāya, represents the essence of Buddhism, highlighting the journey towards enlightenment. By attainin…

The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering: A Conclusion The Lord Buddha taught that the cessation of suffering can be effected by extinguishing all craving through the prac- tice of the Noble Eigh

…eive the path to Nirvana. For many, distractions often pull the mind away from this centered state, making it vital to focus on calming the mind to experience true cessation of suffering. Visit dmc.tv fo…

ment, the Arahatta Body of Enlightenment [Dhammakāya Arahat] and the Subtle Arahatta Body of Enlightenment. Thus there are ten types of Bodies of Enl…

This content discusses the ten types of Bodies of Enlightenment, including the Arahatta Body and Subtle Arahatta Body, emphasizing the benefits of attaining inner bodies for personal growth. Meditator

… feelings such as pain and suffering. Not-Self [anattā]: The changeability of the Five Aggregates makes them of the nature of suffering. When we try to relieve the suffering by trying to prevent the Ag…

…ck a true self. The understanding of these principles is accessible only through the eye of the Dhammakāya, which transcends ordinary consciousness and cognition. The distinction between cognition and tr…

…cognition may be erroneous. The knowledge arising from 'knowing', by contrast, de- pends on the Dhammakāya — it is knowledge based on true wisdom such as the Four Noble Truths — accessed by seeing and kn…

… between knowledge gained through cognition and that which arises from true wisdom based on the Dhammakāya. It details the bodhisatva's rigorous meditation practice at the Bodhi Tree, emphasizing his vow…

… compared to our two eyes while conduct can be compared to the two feet on which we stand. A person making a journey has to have clear vision to see that path ahead is fruitful and not assailed by danger…

This text discusses the importance of Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration in meditation, as components of the Noble Eightfold Path. The Eightfold Path is divided into two areas: knowledge (Right

…he other ogre reprimanded him saying “Now look what you’ve done — you have sinned — now you have to make up for your wicked- ness by finding some food for this boy.” The Right View ogre watched over the …

In this tale, two ogres discuss eating a boy but are interrupted when the boy wakes. The True View ogre insists they help him instead. They transform into the boy's parents to bring him food and leave

4.1 Abstention from killing Evil actions can be abstained from in any of the following three different ways: 1. abstention on the spur of the moment [sampattauirati]; 2. abstention by having requested

…es exemplify the application of ethical behavior in daily life and the importance of mindfulness in making moral decisions. For more, visit dmc.tv.

…he intention of the layman to lay down his life for his Precepts, his body became hot like a flame, making the snake unable to bear to touch him any more and it uncoiled and made its escape — this is an …

This text illustrates the significance of Right Action in Buddhist practice, showcasing a layman's resolute adherence to Precepts when confronted by a snake. The narrative emphasizes that true abstent

hardly be able to find anyone to praise them; 4. They will spend forthcoming lifetimes in hell. Having heard the Buddha’s teaching, Khema attained stream-entry, never committing adultery again This ex

…es Right Action achieved through the understanding of ethical living, emphasizing the importance of making choices that transcend harm.

…ing out beans or rice in a measuring scuttle or basket, when buying they carefully fill the measure making sure all the contents settle with no air pockets. However, when selling, they fill the measure q…

This text discusses various deceptive practices used by dishonest retailers to gain unfair profits through manipulation of weights and measures. Techniques include double scales that underweigh when b

take advantage of the measure not being completely filled. Again such behaviour is dishonest. Moreover, surveyors in charge of measuring land for a buyer, if they are dishonest or corrupt and don’t ge

…ices, suggesting that the responsibility for Wrong Livelihood can lie with both sellers and buyers, making it a pervasive issue in society. Understanding these nuances is essential for promoting ethical …

…eaching: “Just as a goldsmith must smelt gold not one time, but many times before it can be used to make jewellery, in order to remove all the impurities from the metal, the wise who wisht to remove the …

Once there was a brahmin who noticed that as the monks stopped at a certain place to robe themselves before entering the town for alms, the hems of their robes would always become wet from the dew on

…e population. Knowing that a certain group in the population may bring harm to the emperor, he must make sure that they are kept far away from the emperor. Knowing that a certain group in the population …

…ial threats and benefits within one's environment. It emphasizes the need for awareness in decision-making, maintaining a focus that aligns with positive outcomes. This dual approach highlights the impor…

…to grow. 8. Right Concentration Right Concentration has two characteristics: 1. Supporting Role [pāmakkhā samma samādhi]; 2. Focussing Role [avikkhepana samma samādhī]. 8.1 The Supporting Role of Right…

This section discusses the concept of Right Concentration in mindfulness, highlighting its two essential characteristics: supporting role and focusing role. It draws analogies to illustrate how concen

… before it has the chance to bear fruit. In the same way, the best we can do for our progress is to make sure that we optimise the conditions of life and mind we set for ourselves.

The text discusses how Koṇḍañña attained stream-entry through accumulated wholesome deeds from past lives, emphasizing the importance of good deeds in the present. It highlights that contact with the

…, the Universal Monarch passed away during their visit and the Jewelled Wheel disappeared with him, making the community unable to return. Thus they resigned themselves to living in the human realm, esta…

This text discusses the transportation of the community during the time of Buddha, where beings from Uttarakururūpa were brought to Jambudīpa via the Jewelled Wheel of the Universal Monarch. After the

Dhamma in even greater subtlety. The Buddha was later to preach in the Sim­sapa forest that there were more leaves in the forest than he held in the palm of his hand. The 84,000 units of Dhamma which

…is enlightenment and has been his purpose for countless lifetimes. The subtle nature of this Dhamma makes it challenging for many to comprehend, highlighting the rarity of those ready to embrace such tea…