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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is
…tion became paramount. Despite the temptation of a lucrative job, a senior monk's insight ignited a realization about the importance of spiritual merit, ultimately leading to the author's decision to ordain duri…
The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
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The Reality of Suffering and Happiness in Life
…a (cycle of life and death) by following in the footsteps of Lord Buddha to reach Nibbana. 2. Self-realization: Habitually reflect on the fact that it is natural for us to die. We have not yet gone beyond dying…
ชีวิตเป็นการผสมผสานของความทุกข์และความสุข ไม่มีทางหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ได้ พระพุทธเจ้าสอนให้เตรียมใจให้พร้อมรับมือกับความทุกข์ ซึ่งรวมถึงความแก่ ความเจ็บป่วย และความตาย ผู้คนมักจะมองข้ามความทุกข์ด้วยการ
Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
…thout having to rely on others. As a consequence of transformation resulting from their spiritual realization of realities, these noble disciples have eradicated at least the three lower fetters (samyojanas), …
The text discusses the qualities of noble disciples in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of clear perception of dhamma and the eradication of doubts and fetters. It describes the transformation exp
Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
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Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
mentioned in the canon.40 The title ‘son of the Blessed one’ suggests that, through the Buddha, the person was (re)born to the same plane (bhūmi) to which the Buddha belongs, i.e., passing beyond the
…gha. The qualities of a Stream-attainer highlight the progressive steps one takes towards spiritual realization, rather than differentiating between various individuals. It underscores the importance of spiritua…
The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
… philosophy of the Pāli canon, transformation arises in succession of, and as a consequence of, the realization of truths. It involves the elimination of particular fetters, as well as the rise of new qualities.…
This text delves into the concept of transformation in Buddhist philosophy, specifically through the Noble Eightfold Path. It highlights how this path aids in the eradication of defilements, enabling
The Essence of Dhamma-Milk in Spiritual Growth
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The Essence of Dhamma-Milk in Spiritual Growth
related also to the happiness arisen from the realisation of truths, as mentioned in the previous verse. In verse 33, Gotami is said to have been fed on the ‘dhamma-milk.’105 Because it is fed to her
…lk represents spiritual nourishment derived from the Buddha's teachings, leading to inner peace and realization of truths. Gotami's declaration signifies the transition from physical sustenance to the growth of …
Understanding the Terms Kevala and Dhammakāya in Buddhist Texts
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Understanding the Terms Kevala and Dhammakāya in Buddhist Texts
…e. In this sense we are again in the context of those dharmas which are conducive or related to the realization of Nibbāna.
This text explores the interpretation of key Buddhist terms such as 'kevala', which denotes 'only' or 'entirely', particularly in contexts associated with illumination. The term 'dhammakāya', often li
Re-evaluating the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Pali Canon
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Re-evaluating the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Pali Canon
…the path’ may refer either to ‘attainable reality’ or ‘prescriptive teaching’ that is the method to realization. But the statement that monks ‘live endowed with the path’ seems to suggest the former interpretati…
This study revisits the term dhammakāya in the Pali canon, highlighting its significance in Buddhist teachings. By examining the Sambuddha-sutta, the relationship between 'the path' and dhammakāya is
Understanding Dhammakāya in Early Theravādin Context
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Early Theravādin Context
The research approach employed in the present study is 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 docume
…expression. It highlights the transcendent nature of the Tathāgata’s body and its role in spiritual realization, distancing it from a mere association with teaching. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Dhammakāya: A Noble Identity
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Understanding Dhammakāya: A Noble Identity
As a noun, the term refers to the new identity of a noble person once he/she is transubstantiated either from the worldly plane to a supramundane plane or from a lower transcendent state to a higher.
…o the new identity of a noble person following transubstantiation, highlighting different levels of realization. It embodies the reality spiritually identified with the Buddha, serving as the source of his teach…
Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
mental qualities128 or purity,129 or identifies it with realities to be attained or experienced spiritually by noble disciples through the penetration of the noble paths.130 In one instance, he connec
…ion, and wisdom. The text delves into complex nuances of how these qualities relate to practice and realization, cautioning against misinterpretation of teachings as mere practices rather than outcomes of spirit…
Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
Dhammapāla, like Buddhaghosa, employs the term dhammikāya mostly as a noun, and relates it either with the Buddha’s mental qualities and purity,134 with the Enlightenment either of the Buddha135 or hi
…dhammikāya reflects the relationship between the teachings of the Buddha and the ultimate spiritual realization. Explore these concepts to deepen your understanding of Buddhist philosophy and teachings on enligh…
Understanding the Eightfold Path
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Understanding the Eightfold Path
… Truths he diagnosed the problem (suffering) and identified its cause. The third Noble Truth is the realization that there is a cure. คำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษ คำว่า Eightfold Path แปลว่า อริยมรรค 8 Hedonism แปลว่า ลัทธ…
บทความนี้อธิบายถึงมรรคหรือทางแห่งการพ้นทุกข์ในพุทธศาสนา ซึ่งคืออริยมรรค 8 ที่นำไปสู่การสิ้นสุดของทุกข์และการพัฒนาตนเองอย่างค่อยเป็นค่อยไป มันอยู่ระหว่างความพอใจมากเกินไปและการอดทนเกินไป ในการเปรียบเที
อริยสัจสี่และแนวทางการพ้นทุกข์
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อริยสัจสี่และแนวทางการพ้นทุกข์
…ริยาสังขารที่ 3 คือ การรักษาโรคและทำให้เป็นจริง คำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษว่าคำว่า Diagnose แปลว่า วิินิจฉัย Realization แปลว่า ทำให้เป็นจริง คำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษ เกี่ยวกับอริยสัจ ๔ ทุกข้อ สมุทัย นิโรธ มรรค The fourth Noble…
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับอริยสัจสี่ที่พระสัมมาสัมพุทธเจ้าได้สอนประชาชนเพื่อทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับทุกข์และการพ้นทุกข์ ผ่านการวิเคราะห์และรักษาโรคทางจิตใจด้วยการวินิจฉัยและทำให้เป็นจริง โดยเฉพาะอริยสัจข้อที่ 4 ที
Understanding Personal Offerings in Buddhism
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Understanding Personal Offerings in Buddhism
42 The Verse of Absoniring 6. Dakkhināvibhanga Sutta One gives a gift to one who has entered upon the way to the realisation of the fruit of arahantship; this is the fourth kind of personal offe
…dhist practice, highlighting the spiritual importance of giving to individuals at various stages of realization, including arahantship and stream-entry. The discussion extends to include lay followers and monks …
The Virtue of Approving in Velāma Sutta
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The Virtue of Approving in Velāma Sutta
66 The Virtue of Approving 7. Velāma Sutta "Now, householder, if the thought should occur to you, 'Perhaps it was someone else who at that time was Velāma the brahman, who gave that gift, t
…minded that true merit comes not from the quantity or grandeur of gifts, but from the character and realization of those who receive them. The teaching emphasizes that even the act of feeding a spiritually advan…
The Path to Enlightenment through Meditation
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The Path to Enlightenment through Meditation
silently and continuously in the mind. If you are not sure about the location of the center of the body, just know that anywhere in the area of your abdomen will do. Don't be disappointed if you find
…the emergence of a 'crystal sphere', symbolizing the primary path (pathama magga) towards spiritual realization. This sphere connects deeply with the mind, resulting in unprecedented happiness. As one maintains …
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
… is the state of perfect enlightenment realized by Buddhas and Arahants. Those who have gained this realization no longer accumulate karmic consequences and will no longer be reborn into samsara, the cycle of ex…
This glossary provides definitions and insights into crucial Buddhist terms such as Mundane Merit, which refers to merit from good deeds, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of happiness and enlightenment
Understanding the Nature of the Mind
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Understanding the Nature of the Mind
Suzanne Jeffrey body. And, it resides only at the center of a living human body. If it leaves the body, the body will become a corpse and the mind, and the more subtle form and the more subtle form e
…individuals to understand their mind's nature more clearly, offering a path toward clarity and self-realization. For more details, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Samsara: The Mind-Body Connection
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Understanding Samsara: The Mind-Body Connection
…still our mind in meditation. With a still mind, we allow who we really are to surface or come into realization. We allow ourselves to become aware of ourselves. In doing this, we come to realize the greater con…
In this discussion, the relationship between the brain and mind is explored in the context of Samsara. The text explains that our thinking can often be clouded by the limitations of our brain, leading