หน้าหนังสือทั้งหมด

Bahiya and Konḍañña: Paths to Enlightenment
190
Bahiya and Konḍañña: Paths to Enlightenment
… to Devadaha to ask the hand of Queen Mahā MaYā for marriage to King Suddhodana. After the birth of Prince Siddhattha, Konḍañña was the amongst the soothsayers selected to deliberate the vital signs of the newborn pri…
…es Konḍañña's extraordinary background, from his studies in various academic schools to his role in Prince Siddhattha's life, foreseeing his destiny as a spiritual leader. Konḍañña's deep understanding and preparation…
The Early Years of the Buddha
75
The Early Years of the Buddha
www.dharmmakaya.or.th THE BUDDHA'S LIFE The Early Years The Buddha was born in 566 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha Gotama, the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya Dewi in the kingdom of the Sakyans, a tribe …
The Buddha, born as Prince Siddhattha Gotama in 566 B.C., was the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya in the Sakyans kingdom of No…
Understanding the Buddha: His Life and Teachings
35
Understanding the Buddha: His Life and Teachings
…dhism whose teachings, the Dhamma, form its core. -- The historical Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha Gotama, in the Lumbini Park at Kapilavatthu, on the Indian border of present day Nepal. He was the …
…akened', refers to a fully enlightened being. Gotama was the historical Buddha, born in 623 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha in present-day Nepal. At 29, he renounced royal life in search of solutions to suffering. At 35, he…
The Life of Koṇḍañña and His Journey to Enlightenment
180
The Life of Koṇḍañña and His Journey to Enlightenment
… being the youngest amongst the eight brahmin soothsayers selected to interpret the bodily marks of Prince Siddhattha shortly after the latter’s birth. Koṇḍañña had obviously been very highly educated both in worldly …
…e narrative recounts the life of Koṇḍañña, a notable figure among brahmin soothsayers who predicted Prince Siddhattha's future enlightenment. As the only soothsayer to accurately foretell Siddhattha's renunciation, Ko…
Exploring Beliefs and Opinions in Life and Beyond
70
Exploring Beliefs and Opinions in Life and Beyond
This Life Next Life 68 ' Even like the simile of the gamester, Prince, methinks is what you say. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions, renounce them, I say ! Let them not be long a source of
In this passage, Prince Payasi grapples with the ideas of renouncing certain beliefs about existence and the afterlife as presented by Master Kassapa. Despite being advised to let go of detrimental op
The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
77
The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
was himself freed. He lastly surveyed the process how birth inevitably leads to aging, sickness and death, which is a prelude to yet another birth – and one that will merely turn the Wheel of Life thr
This text recounts the journey of Siddhattha Gotama, who realized that life is a cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, culminating in his enlightenment as the Buddha. At dawn, he perceived the u
Understanding the Divine Eye and Existence
30
Understanding the Divine Eye and Existence
This Life Next Life 28 We do not believe him when he says these things. 'That, Prince, is just as if there were a man born blind who could not see objects as dark or bright, as blue, yellow, red or
In this passage, the conversation between Prince and Master Kassapa highlights the limitations of human perception. The parable of the blind man illustrates how disbelief stems from unawareness. The t
The Struggle with Beliefs
56
The Struggle with Beliefs
"Even so, Prince, have you, silly and unintelligent, sought after another world. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions. Let them not involve you for long in bale and sorrow !' 22. 'Even though
In this text, a prince named Payasi is confronted by Master Kassapa regarding his beliefs that deny the existence of an afterlife and the consequences of one's actions. Despite Kassapa's urging, Payas
Debating Beliefs and Opinions in the Pursuit of Knowledge
64
Debating Beliefs and Opinions in the Pursuit of Knowledge
' Even so you, Prince, silly and unintelligent, will meet with ruin and disaster in that you seek so senselessly after another world, even like that former caravan leader. They who fancy that they can
บทสนทนาทางปรัชญาระหว่างเจ้าชายและผู้ใหญ่คาสซัปเกี่ยวกับความเชื่อและผลกระทบจากการยึดมั่นในความเข้าใจที่ผิด เจ้าชายพยายามเลือกที่จะไม่ละทิ้งความคิดเห็นที่อาจทำให้เขาต้องเผชิญกับการตำหนิ ความคิดนี้แสดงถึ
The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
78
The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
It is just as if a farmer, Prince, were to enter a wood taking with him plough and seed, and were there, in an untilled tract, in unfavourable soil, among unprouted stumps, to plant seeds that were br
In this passage, Master Kassapa illustrates the difference between ineffective sacrifices and those that are rooted in right intention and character. A farmer with poor seeds and unfavorable condition
Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
32
Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
…ws both parties to meet obligations as well as observe The Precepts. When the Lord Buddha was still Prince Siddhattha, he had everything a beautiful wife, a son, wealth, servants, power and prestige. However, these th…
…n certain dates enables individuals to meet their spiritual obligations. It reflects on the life of Prince Siddhattha, who renounced worldly pleasures for enlightenment and Nibbana. The narrative emphasizes that while…
The Middle Way: A Path to Liberation
25
The Middle Way: A Path to Liberation
…sikkhā]; and the Higher Training in Wisdom [adhipaññasikkhā]. These trainings are the path by which Prince Siddhattha became enlightened as the Lord Buddha, and gained insight into the Four Noble Truths which comprise…
…ne, Higher Training of the Mind, and Higher Training in Wisdom. These teachings are instrumental in Prince Siddhattha’s journey to enlightenment as the Buddha, allowing him to gain insight into the Four Noble Truths r…
The Noble Truths and the Path to Nirvana
26
The Noble Truths and the Path to Nirvana
…uth of the Path to the Cessation of Suffering [dukkhanirodhåkāmıni ariyasacca]. Apart from allowing Prince Siddhattha to attain an end of defilements and become the Buddha, the Middle Way also allowed him to attain Ni…
…e Truths, emphasizing the cessation of suffering and the path leading to it. The Middle Way enables Prince Siddhattha to attain enlightenment and Nirvana while alive. The Buddha's insights reveal the Five Aggregates, …
The True Nature of the Buddha's Enlightenment
8
The True Nature of the Buddha's Enlightenment
the Buddha’s enlightenment dealt entirely with meditation focussed outside the body. Then, as now, almost all success was attributed to ideas and strategies — but as a result of countless past lifetim
Siddhattha Gotama's enlightenment was rooted in meditation that transcended mere conceptualization. He recognized that achieving true liberation demanded a harmonious blend of theory and inner virtue.
The Significance of the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
191
The Significance of the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
Siddhattha's footsteps. When Siddhattha was training him-self under the auspices of Ālara and Udaka it was Koṇḍañña who was also to train himself in Siddhattha's footsteps. Thus, Koṇḍañña, along with
The Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta is pivotal in Buddhism, offering a master-plan for all subsequent teachings by the Buddha. It was delivered to a group of five adept meditators, setting a clear framewo
This Life Next Life
36
This Life Next Life
Here is the extracted text from the image: --- **This Life Next Life** (in red, italics) 34 she met with ruin and disaster. Even so you, Prince, foolish and thoughtless that you are, will meet
ข้อความนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีคุณธรรมและความฉลาดในการค้นหาความหมายของชีวิตและชีวิตถัดไป โดยยกตัวอย่างถึงพระราชาที่มีแนวคิดผิด ๆ และความสำคัญของการรอคอยและเติบโตอย่างชาญฉลาดเพื่อประโยชน
The Existence of the Soul in Dreams
40
The Existence of the Soul in Dreams
' Not so, Master Kassapa. ' ' So they who are living do not see the soul of you who are living entering or leaving you (when you dream ). How then will you see the soul of a dead person entering or le
In a profound dialogue, Master Kassapa discusses the nature of the soul with a prince who doubts its existence. The prince questions why living beings cannot perceive souls entering or leaving. He pre
Understanding Life and Rebirth
42
Understanding Life and Rebirth
This Life Next Life 40 While he lives, he is more buoyant, supple, wieldy. When he is dead, he is weightier, stiffer, unwieldier. This, Master Kassapa, is evidence for me that there is neither another
ในบทนี้ ผู้พูดเป็นนายกัสสปะได้อธิบายเกี่ยวกับชีวิตและความตาย โดยใช้การเปรียบเทียบกับลูกบอลเหล็กที่ร้อนและเย็น เพื่อชี้ให้เห็นว่าชีวิตและอารมณ์กระทำเป็นตัวชี้วัดถึงการมีอยู่ของโลกอื่นและผลของการกระทำทั
The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
48
The Trumpet's Silence and the Body's Concomitants
they stood it upright, they stood it topsy turvy, they struck it with their hands, with a cloud, with a stick, with a sword, on one side, on the other, on every side, saying : - " Speak, master trumpe
This passage illustrates a conversation between a trumpeter and some border born men who are puzzled by the trumpet's silence. The trumpeter reflects on how the instrument requires a person and effort
The Wisdom of Carrying Dung: A Parable
66
The Wisdom of Carrying Dung: A Parable
"That's a lot of dry dung thrown away which will feed my pigs. What if I were to carry it away ?" So he spread out his cloak and collecting the dry dung tied it into a bundle and lifting it on to his
In this parable, a man carries a bundle of dry dung for his pigs despite ridicule. He highlights the importance of practicality over societal judgment, likening his situation to that of Prince Payasi,