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Understanding the Bodies of Enlightenment
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Understanding the Bodies of Enlightenment
ment, the Arahatta Body of Enlightenment [Dhammakāya Arahat] and the Subtle Arahatta Body of Enlighten…
This content discusses the ten types of Bodies of Enlightenment, including the Arahatta Body and Subtle Arahatta Body, emphasizing the benefits of attaining inne…
Understanding the Body of Enlightenment in Buddhism
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Understanding the Body of Enlightenment in Buddhism
hatred [dosa] and delusion [moha]. Having attained the Sakidägämi Body of Enlightenment, the meditator uses this Body of Enlightenment to examine the Four Noble Truths in the Brahmä Bod…
บทความนี้สำรวจระดับต่างๆ ของการตรัสรู้ในพุทธศาสนา โดยเน้นถึงการใช้ร่างกายของการตรัสรู้ เช่น Sakidägämi, Anägämi และ Arahant ซึ่งผู้ปฏิบัติธรรมจะสามารถปล่อยวางข้อผูกพันต่างๆ เพื่อเข้าถึงความรู้สูงและกา
Understanding the Dhammakāya and Its Mind
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Understanding the Dhammakāya and Its Mind
reaching the Dhammakāya and becoming one and the same as the Dhammakāya. The body of the Dhammakāya incorporates layers of perception, sensory registrati…
…bodies a body that resembles human perception while its mind can expand significantly, allowing the meditator to observe the eight inner bodies. This process unveils the Three Signs of Existence—imperma…
Understanding Impermanence, Suffering, and Not-Self
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Understanding Impermanence, Suffering, and Not-Self
…iccān]: This is the built-in character of objects that are of a nature to change the whole of the time. Such things as the Five Aggregates of the Human Body are changing the whole of the time. Sufferi…
This text delves into the fundamental Buddhist concepts of impermanence (aniccān), suffering (dukkham), and not-self (anattā) as expr…
Understanding the Dhamma Body and the Noble Path
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Understanding the Dhamma Body and the Noble Path
…Body — not with the human eye or the naked eye. All the knowledge that brought him to Buddhahood came by the ‘knowing’ of the Dhamma Body, not by rationale or reasoning with the logical (human) mind.…
…to Nirvana. Proper practice leads to Right Speech, Action, Livelihood, and fosters loving-kindness (metta). Consistent effort and focused mindfulness culminate in Right Concentration, enabling one to fo…
Understanding the Eightfold Path
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Understanding the Eightfold Path
…Action are the tools of Right Livelihood because whenever our actions and speech are faultless, our means of livelihood will become faultless too. Right Effort and Right Mindfulness are the tools of Rig…
…to three parts: wisdom, self-discipline, and ethical conduct, emphasizing the interplay of these elements in spiritual practice. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
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The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
…w ogre ig- nored the warning and grabbed the boy’s feet, waking him. The boy was startled and exclaimed aloud “Namo buddha sa…” In surprise the False View ogre dropped the boy’s feet and retreated. The …
… insists they help him instead. They transform into the boy's parents to bring him food and leave a message for the king, who discovers the boy and the platter and consults the Buddha. The Buddha explai…
The Significance of the Triple Gem and Six Recollections
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The Significance of the Triple Gem and Six Recollections
…f the Sangha with the words "Supaṭipanno bhagavāto sāvakasoṁg̱ho..." 4. Recollection of the loathesomeness of the body (mindfulness of the body) with the words "kesō lomā..." 5. Recollection of compass…
…principles of the Triple Gem and understanding the Law of Karma, one can attain a more profound and meaningful spiritual life. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
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The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
…eself from sensual desire'. When the bodhisatva had renounced the world to live in the forest, he meditated upon a kasiṇa until being able to develop mental powers [abhiññā] together with the intentio…
In his quest for enlightenment, the bodhisatva grapples with renouncing the comforts of Mithila, contemplating his intentions fo…
King Asoka: Patron of Buddhism
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King Asoka: Patron of Buddhism
… to pay respect to a fully-enlightened Buddha and with this end in mind, invited the Naga King to come up from under the ground and to transform himself into the appearance of a Buddha so that the king …
…. He acted as an exemplary layman, taking refuge in the Triple Gem and inspiring others to do the same. His actions stemmed from a mindset of Right Intention, essential in the teachings of Buddhism.
The Tale of Sujāta and the Seven Types of Wives
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The Tale of Sujāta and the Seven Types of Wives
…sband nor her parents-in-law. Sujāta was wont to use harsh speech and this led to conflict in the home. One day, Aṇṭhapiṇḍika invited the Buddha and his monks to his own home. From a distance, the Budd…
… relationships. This story highlights the traditional Buddhist view on maintaining harmony in the home and the path to self-improvement through understanding one's role in relationships. For more insigh…
Types of Wives: Characteristics and Comparisons
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Types of Wives: Characteristics and Comparisons
in other men, looking down on her husband — even when her husband is the one to pay her dowry in the first plac…
This text explores different types of wives and their characteristics, highlighting the negative traits of a wife like an enemy, robber, and boss, and contrasting them with the positive traits of a wi
The Nature of Wives in Buddhist Teachings
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The Nature of Wives in Buddhist Teachings
…feet of the Buddha and asked to take refuge in the Triple Gem for the rest of her life. From that time onwards, having become a Buddhist laywoman, she gave up all her False Speech and established hersel…
… of wives in Buddhist teachings, illustrating how their characteristics influence their karmic outcomes. It differentiates between negative types, like a wife who is treated as an enemy or a robber, and…
The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
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The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
…eighbourhood shouting crude words outside peoples’ houses. If the inhabitant of a house paid them some money, they would go and shout elsewhere. A certain group of the Buddha’s followers had already att…
…ehavior of drunken townsfolk. A group of Buddha's followers, having achieved stream-entry, chose to meditate instead of participating. Upon returning to the Buddha, they expressed their reliance on wisd…
Abstention from Killing in Buddhism
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Abstention from Killing in Buddhism
… 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 the Five Precepts in advance [samādanavirati]…
This text discusses various ways one can abstain from killing, highlighting three methods: spontaneous abstention, preemptive abstention through the Five Precepts, and transcendent abs…
The Power of Right Action and Compassion
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The Power of Right Action and Compassion
the snake started to crush him in his coils, he thought again of killing the snake, but remembering his Precepts he threw down the knife. He thought to himself, that if he should die, at least…
…recepts but also from transcending harmful intentions. The story of Ariya, a fisherman who feels shame upon encountering the Buddha, highlights the transformative power of awareness and morality. Both a…
Teachings of the Buddha on Nobility and Right Action
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Teachings of the Buddha on Nobility and Right Action
ter asking all the monks’ names, the Buddha would ask his. The Buddha knew what he was thinking and asked the man his name. “Ariya…
…eings. Ariya learns that harming others disqualifies him from being 'noble', resulting in his attainment of stream-entry and a pledge to never kill again. Similarly, Khujjutar.a, who embezzled funds for…
Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
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 adulter…
…for oneself, ultimately resulting in negative karmic consequences. Those who engage in dishonest commerce are further categorized under Wrong Livelihood. Khema's journey exemplifies Right Action achieve…
Understanding Wrong Livelihood and Its Varieties
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Understanding Wrong Livelihood and Its Varieties
take advantage of the measure not being completely filled. Again such behaviour is dishonest. Moreover, surveyors in charge …
… delves into the concept of Wrong Livelihood, highlighting dishonest practices such as corrupt land measurement, bribery, and fraudulent transactions. It illustrates various forms of deception, such as …
The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
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The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
The Buddha said that a person who earns their living by Wrong Livelihood is like someone who intentionally advises a traveller to take a dangerous road, saying that it is safe, but when…
…of Wrong and Right Livelihood according to Buddhist teachings. It highlights the story of Seriva, a merchant who contrasts moral integrity with a greedy counterpart, demonstrating the moral repercussion…