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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 Enlightenm…
This content discusses the ten types of Bodies of Enlightenment, including the Arahatta Body and Subtle Arah…
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 incorpo…
The Dhammakāya embodies a body that resembles human perception while its mind can expand significantly, allowing the meditator to observe the eight inn
The Path to Enlightenment: Understanding Dhammakāya
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The Path to Enlightenment: Understanding Dhammakāya
the knowledge arising from cognition may be erroneous. The knowledge arising from 'knowing', by contrast, …
This text discusses the distinction between knowledge gained through cognition and that which arises from true wisdom based on the…
Understanding the Dhamma Body and the Noble Path
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Understanding the Dhamma Body and the Noble Path
Dhamma Body — not with the human eye or the naked eye. All the knowledge that brought him to Buddhahood came by t…
The Dhamma Body can only be perceived beyond the human eye, allowing the Buddha to grasp deep truths about existence. H…
The Eightfold Path: Knowledge and Conduct in Meditation
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The Eightfold Path: Knowledge and Conduct in Meditation
Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration contributing to our meditation. Wisdom is used to overcome the defi…
This text discusses the importance of Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration in meditation, as components of the Noble Eightfold …
The Noble Eightfold Path on the Mundane Level
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The Noble Eightfold Path on the Mundane Level
8 The Noble Eightfold Path on the Mundane Level Practising the Noble Eightfold Path is not just the duty o…
Practicing the Noble Eightfold Path is essential for both monks and laypeople. It provides a framework for ac…
The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
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The Tale of the Ogres and the Boy
…he other that they ought to eat the boy up, but the other ogre forbade him. The False View ogre ig- nored the warning and grabbed the boy’s feet, waking him. The boy was startled and exclaimed aloud “N
In this tale, two ogres discuss eating a boy but are interrupted when the boy wakes. The True View ogr…
The Significance of the Triple Gem and Six Recollections
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The Significance of the Triple Gem and Six Recollections
1. Recollection of the virtues of the Buddha with the words "Itipi so bhagavā arahant sammāsambuddho..." 2. Recoll…
This text emphasizes the importance of recollecting the virtues of the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, along with mindfulness of the body…
Understanding Right View and Right Intention in Buddhism
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Understanding Right View and Right Intention in Buddhism
[Image contains text and a circular symbol at the top] 4. The view that this world lacks reality or doesn’t e…
This text examines the principles of Right View and Right Intention in Buddhism. It highlights the dangers of False …
The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
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The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
"Oh! When will I be able to leave this prosperous Mithila with its castles and towers, abundance of the four …
In his quest for enlightenment, the bodhisatva grapples with renouncing the comforts of Mithila, conte…
The Tale of Sujāta and the Seven Types of Wives
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The Tale of Sujāta and the Seven Types of Wives
by the tale of Sujāta, the younger sister of Viṣākha. This lady was the sister in law of Aṇṭhapiṇḍika but was very haughty because …
This narrative recounts the tale of Sujāta, who, despite her wealth, was arrogant and disrespectful in her…
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 f…
This text explores different types of wives and their characteristics, highlighting the negative traits of a wife like an enemy…
The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
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The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
Once there was a festival which had been organized by fools. It was called the ‘Festival of Fools’ and…
Once there was a Festival of Fools characterized by reckless behavior of drunken townsfolk. A group of…
Abstention from Killing in Buddhism
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Abstention from Killing in Buddhism
4.1 Abstention from killing Evil actions can be abstained from in any of the following three different ways: 1…
This text discusses various ways one can abstain from killing, highlighting three methods: spontaneous abstention, preemptive abstentio…
The Story of Khujutara and Khema
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The Story of Khujutara and Khema
money any more. She used the whole 1,000 kahapanas to buy flowers for Sammavadi and the courtesans. See…
This text narrates the story of Khujutara, who uses all her money for good after understanding the teachings of…
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…
In Buddhist teachings, Right Livelihood refers to earning a living that upholds ethical values and avo…
Dirty Practices in Retail Measurement
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Dirty Practices in Retail Measurement
1. *Double scales:* having one set of scales which underweighs and another which overweights. The retailer uses the underweig…
This text discusses various deceptive practices used by dishonest retailers to gain unfair profits through manipulation of weights and measures. Techniques includ…
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, survey…
This text delves into the concept of Wrong Livelihood, highlighting dishonest practices such as corrupt land measuremen
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…
This text discusses the concept of Wrong and Right Livelihood according to Buddhist teachings. It highlights the story of Seriv…
Understanding Right Livelihood and Right Effort in Buddhism
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Right Effort in Buddhism
but the bodhisattva urged him on. The merchant, realizing what he had lost through his greed choked up blood. It was at this time th…
The text discusses the principles of Right Livelihood and Right Effort in Buddhism, exemplified by the bodhisattva's encounter …