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The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
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The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
The weakness of the secular opposition is not entirely of its own making. Arab authoritarian and semi-authoritarian regimes—many of which have been ruling their societies in the name of secular ideolo
In Arab societies, secular opposition has struggled against longstanding authoritarian regimes that repress liberal ideologies, while conservative social attitudes limit their political expression. A
U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Fostering Stability and Addressing Security Challenges
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U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Fostering Stability and Addressing Security Challenges
policy in Iraq and of the Palestinian–Israeli peace process. The United States needs to recognize that terrorism is not the result of blind hatred of Western civilization, as the Bush administration i
This text argues that U.S. policies in the Middle East must shift to address underlying political issues to effectively curb terrorism and ensure oil flow. It outlines critical tasks for U.S. engageme
Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
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Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
To be sure, engagement offers no guarantees of success. It is the Iranian government that ultimately must make a strategic decision to change its own policies. The best thing Washington can do is main
This text discusses the necessity for strategic dialogue between the U.S. and Iran, emphasizing the importance of Iran's willingness to modify its policies. It asserts that the U.S. should provide Ira
Reassessing U.S. Policy Toward Syria and Democracy in the Middle East
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Reassessing U.S. Policy Toward Syria and Democracy in the Middle East
A new policy toward Syria also needs to recognize the country for what it is: a small country without massive ambitions or ideological crusades, trying to maintain some role in the region. The confron
This text discusses the need for a nuanced U.S. policy toward Syria, recognizing its limited ambitions while encouraging a shift away from its spoiler role in Lebanon and alignment with Iran. It furth
Exploring Buddhist Manuscripts and Teachings
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Exploring Buddhist Manuscripts and Teachings
JDIRI Contents The Most Venerable Phrathepyanmahami (Luang Phaw Dhammajayo) *Homily* I Garry W. Trompf Emeritus Professor in the History of Ideas
This text presents a collection of scholarly articles on Buddhist manuscripts and teachings, focusing on contributions from various experts. It includes studies on the Tipitaka Manuscripts of the Kham
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in Pali Canonical Texts
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in Pali Canonical Texts
Of the three canonical passages mentioned above, only the first, namely the Aggañña-sutta passage, contains the term dhammakāya, while the other two do not. The reason for which all these passages are
This study reexamines the term dhammakāya in specific Pali canonical passages, notably the Aggañña-sutta, contrasting it with previous scholarly interpretations that often exclusively link the term to
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakaya
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakaya
First, as a *kammadhāra* compound, the translation of the term *dhammākāya* will be ‘the body that is transcendental (lokuttara) dhamma’ or ‘the body that is Nibbāna.’ This gives a similar sense as th
The term Dhammakaya can be viewed in two ways: as a kammadhāra compound translated to mean 'the body that is transcendental dhamma' or as a tappurisa compound meaning 'body pertaining to transcendenta
Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
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Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
donate palm-leaf scriptures as an act of merit and such donations appear less frequently in the sacred dantam (贽坦) or offering ceremony. Donors prefer to donate Buddhist scriptures printed using mod
This text discusses the decline in donations of traditional palm-leaf scriptures in favor of more accessible and readable texts printed on Chinese and sa-paper. Reasons include cost, legibility, and t
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An Shigao and Early Chinese Meditation Techniques Phra Kiattisak Kittipanyo University of Otago
Buddhist Sutras Compilation
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Buddhist Sutras Compilation
T32 Si di jing 四譯經 Madhyama Āgama19 T36 Benxiong yizhi jing 本相獻曆經 /20 T48 Shifa fejiajing 是法非法經 /21 T57 Lou fenbu jing 漏分布經 /20 T98 Pufa yi jing 普法義經 /22 T112 Ba zhendaojing 八正道經 /23 T150a
This compilation includes key Buddhist texts such as the Madhyama Āgama, the Eightfold Path Sutra, and various other sutras that explore core principles of Buddhism. These scriptures serve as guidepos
Meditation Practices Introduced by An Shigao in Eastern Han China
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Meditation Practices Introduced by An Shigao in Eastern Han China
What kind of meditation did An Shigao introduce into Eastern Han China? An Shigao and other Central Asian translators were welcomed into Eastern Han China (25-220 CE), by the cultured elites who were
An Shigao, notable for his translations, played a key role in introducing meditation practices to Eastern Han China (25-220 CE). The prevalent form during this period was breathing meditation, particu
Meditation Techniques from An Shigao's Teachings
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Meditation Techniques from An Shigao's Teachings
breathing in, and count two at the end of breathing out. If you count any other number than two when it should be two, start counting over from one. If you count any other number than nine when it sho
This text delves into meditation practices from An Shigao’s works, particularly highlighting the Anban shouyi jing, a crucial scripture translated from Sanskrit. The sutra emphasizes mindfulness of br
Daoist Meditation in the Eastern Han Period
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Daoist Meditation in the Eastern Han Period
Daoist meditation in the Eastern Han period When An Shigao arrived in China around 148 CE, very few if any Buddhist meditation texts had been translated into Chinese.60 However the Chinese people were
In the Eastern Han period around 148 CE, Daoist meditation practices already existed, with references found in ancient texts like the Tao Te Ching. Practitioners sought immortality through various tec
Exploring Daoist and Buddhist Visualization Techniques
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Exploring Daoist and Buddhist Visualization Techniques
The second one is the "Golden Palace" which is located below the heart and spleen, and the last field is the "Mud Pill Court" or the Palace of Ni-wan which is located about three inches within the hea
The text discusses the Golden Palace and the Mud Pill Court in relation to Daoist meditation. It highlights the visualization techniques associated with the cinnabar field, emphasizing its significanc
Buddhist Influence on Daoist Visualization Techniques
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Buddhist Influence on Daoist Visualization Techniques
meditation. Lokakṣema translated Foshou banzhou sanmei jing 佛說般若三昧經 Pratyutpanna Samadhi-sūtra or “The Samadhi of Being in the presence of all the Buddhas”, which is the Visualization of Buddha or Bud
This text discusses the translation of Buddhist sutras like the Pratyutpanna Samadhi-sūtra and their influence on Daoist visualization techniques. It highlights how practices such as Buddhānusmṛti and
พระมงคลเทพมุนีและการศึกษาพระธรรมในเอเชียตะวันออก
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พระมงคลเทพมุนีและการศึกษาพระธรรมในเอเชียตะวันออก
陳慧:“除持入經註(No. 1694 陳慧攷)in Vol. 33。” Taishō Shinshū Daizōkyō (大正新修大藏經), November 28, 2011. http://21dzk.lu-tokyo.ac.jp/SAT/ddb-sat2.php?mode=detail&useid=1694_33,0011b1 8&key=%E6%81%AF%E4%B8%AD%E5%85
บทความนี้สำรวจการศึกษาพระธรรมที่เกี่ยวข้องกับพระมงคลเทพมุนีและรวมถึงแหล่งอ้างอิงจากผลงานที่มีความสำคัญในพุทธศาสตร์เอเชียตะวันออก ทั้งนี้การให้ข้อมูลดังกล่าวมีเพื่อส่งเสริมความเข้าใจในหลักธรรมและประวัต
Exploring Chinese Philosophical Texts and Their Influence
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Exploring Chinese Philosophical Texts and Their Influence
Kohn, Livia, and Yoshinobu Sakade. Taoist Meditation and Longevity Techniques. Center for Chinese Studies, University of Michigan, 1989. Mair, Victor H. “What Is Geyi, After All?” In Philosophy and Re
This collection examines various texts that shed light on the development of Chinese philosophical thought and literary traditions. Works range from Livia Kohn's exploration of Taoist meditation pract
Buddhist Texts and Historical Studies
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Buddhist Texts and Historical Studies
The SAT Daizōkyō Text Database Committee. “出三藏記集 (No. 2145 (僧祐提)) in Vol. 55.” Taishō Shinshū Daizōkyō (大正新修大藏經), March 17, 1998. http://21dzk.l.u-tokyo.ac.jp/SAT/ddb-sat2.php?mode=detail&useid=2145,_
This collection includes significant Buddhist texts and studies, such as the Mahāyāna Buddhism foundations by Paul Williams and insights into early Chinese Buddhism by Erik Zürcher. Scholarly works di
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Contributors List
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Contributors List
Eng Jaruthammakorn Gengo-Hiroyuki Sato Henry-Anon, Lavanya-Dary, Keo Hiroshi- คุณณฐิ Watanabe Janet & Anniechenaphun Khun Shane Wachara Mccabe Krit-Vasinee Aryusook Malai-Klyjack-Neil Armstrong Masaji
This section provides a detailed account of various contributors related to the project. Each individual plays a unique role, and their contributions are valuable to the overall success. Key figures i