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Interpretations of Dhammakāya in Early Pāli Texts
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Interpretations of Dhammakāya in Early Pāli Texts
…aching,' not his personality.^26 Likewise, Harrison proposes that the term dhammakāya in the Aggāņa-sutta is to be translated as a bahubbihi compound,^27 and that its first component, dhamma, is used in th…
…es into various scholars' interpretations of the term 'dhammakāya' within the context of early Pāli suttas. Gombrich views it as 'dhamma-bodied,' emphasizing that the essence of the Buddha lies in his teac…
Understanding Dhammakāya in Aṅgāṇā-sutta
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Aṅgāṇā-sutta
In brief, contemporary academics refer to the term dhammakāya in the Aṅgāṇā-sutta either as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, the term is interpreted mostly as the Buddha’s teachin…
The term dhammakāya is interpreted in contemporary academia as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it denotes the Buddha’s teachings, while as an adjective, it refers to the nature of the Tathāga
Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
… at least two different levels of dhammakāya which supports our earlier conclusion from the Āgamaṇa-sutta that the term could refer to a particular transcendental state, and that each state being a ‘whole’…
…gesting various states of transcendental reality. This aligns with interpretations from the Āgamaṇa-sutta concerning the nature and levels of dhammakāya. Moreover, Gotami’s expression indicates her status …
Payasi Sutta: Rebirth and Karma
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Payasi Sutta: Rebirth and Karma
This Life Next Life Payasi Sutta (Rebirth and Karma) Thus have I heard. 1. The venerable Kumara Kassapa¹ was once walking on tour i…
The Payasi Sutta recounts the teachings of venerable Kumara Kassapa during his time in Setavya. It narrates the chal…
The Virtue of Abstaining in Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining in Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta
The Virtue of Abstaining 6. Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta the virtues loved by noble ones.24 It is owing to the Blessed One that Mahā paja pārī Gotāmī is fr…
The Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta highlights the significance of abstaining from harmful actions such as killing and immoral conduct.…
The Verse of Abandoning: Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Verse of Abandoning: Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta
The Verse of Abandoning 6. Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta "When one person, owing to another, has come to possess unwavering confidence in the Buddha, the D…
The Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta emphasizes the significance of unwavering confidence in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. It illustra…
The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
54 The Virtue of Absolving 6. Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta 13. "And how is the offering purified both by the giver and by the receiver? Here the giver is vir…
The Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta presents insights on how offerings are purified based on the character of both the giver and receiv…
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 tha…
In the Velāma Sutta, the householder is reminded that true merit comes not from the quantity or grandeur of gifts, but …
Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
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Velama Sutta: The Power of Good Will
The Voice of Abstaining 7. Velama Sutta “If one were to develop even just one whiff of a heart of good will, that would be more fruitful t…
This text discusses the teachings of the Velama Sutta, emphasizing that developing even a small amount of good will is more fruitful than significant mat…
The Dhammakaya Tradition
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The Dhammakaya Tradition
…ification in the Dhammakaya Tradition corresponds with that described in the Dhammacakkapavattana13 Sutta where the arising of brightness is accompanied by the divine eye, the knowing, the wisdom and the K…
…, also referred to as the Dhammakaya. The purification process aligns with the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, highlighting the emergence of wisdom and the divine eye during meditation.
Meditation Benefits
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Meditation Benefits
…depression, headaches, pain, and blood pressure. In a Buddhist Discourse on Concentration, Samadhi Sutta14, meditation benefits are indicated and described as follows: *Happy living* – We gain immediate …
…ss, anxiety, and depression while promoting emotional and physical health. According to the Samadhi Sutta, meditation leads to happiness by freeing the mind from worries, making life more enjoyable. For mo…
The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
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The Importance of Chanting in Buddhism
…ng the records of the Buddha’s sermons found in the Pali Canon. For example, the *Dhamacakkavattana Sutta* was the sermon that the Buddha gave to his first five disciples. The *Aditaya Sutta* comes from th…
…g sacred texts, such as the Pali Canon, which includes important sermons like the Dhamacakkavattana Sutta. Even after the destruction of many religious documents, monks maintained the integrity of these te…
The Arrival of Celestial Chariots
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The Arrival of Celestial Chariots
While the monks were reciting the Mahasatipatthana Sutta, six decorated chariots from six celestial worlds arrived to invite him to their respective worlds…
In this passage, while the monks recite the Mahasatipatthana Sutta, six celestial chariots from different worlds arrive to invite Dhammika to join them. Dhammika requ…
Author's Preface on the Uniqueness of Buddhism
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Author's Preface on the Uniqueness of Buddhism
…essence of Buddhism in its entirety in a teaching as short as his first — the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. Many religions shroud in exclusivity the practices or virtues that distinguish the founder from su…
…d virtues. It notes the simplicity of Buddhist principles as showcased in the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, which encapsulates the essence of Buddhism. The preface underscores the importance of practicing t…
Dhamma Practice and Understanding in Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
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Dhamma Practice and Understanding in Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
… in its original form would frustrate young people in their ongoing studies of Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta. The present author has thus taken the liberty to adapt the more difficult passages into language w…
This work addresses the challenges of understanding the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta due to its original language and scarce resources. The author adapts complex passages to modern lan…
The Inaugural Teaching of the Buddha
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The Inaugural Teaching of the Buddha
…ugural teaching which the Lord Buddha preached to the ‘Group of Five’ was the Dhammacakka pavattana Sutta. The reason why the sutta was thus named, was because it was compared to a ‘royal chariot of Dhamma…
…starting with the Group of Five at Isipatana Deer Park. His first sermon, the Dhammacakka pavattana Sutta, serves as a crucial teaching, symbolized by a royal chariot leading beings from the Cycle of Exist…
General Index of Meditation and Mindfulness Concepts
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General Index of Meditation and Mindfulness Concepts
…, Dhammakaya 108, 134-5; (Subtle), Dhammakaya 108, 134-5 Ananda 86, 189; records Dhammakākkavattana Sutta 17, 189 Anattalakkhaṇa Sutta 181
…xts. Key figures and texts such as Ariya, Khema, and the Ananda's records of the Dhammakākkavattana Sutta are also referenced to contextualize these concepts within broader teachings. This resource will ai…
The Importance of Positive Influence on Children's Development
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The Importance of Positive Influence on Children's Development
…t enough to ensure success. One must learn to respect and be courteous towards others. The Mangala Sutta (the Thirty-Eight Blessings of Life which teaches us about the road to happiness in life) clearly s…
…จะเติบโตเป็นผู้ใหญ่ที่มีคุณธรรมและมีความคิดเชิงบวก ในเรื่องของการสอนเด็ก แม่พ่อสามารถนำหลัก Mangala Sutta มาใช้ได้เพื่อช่วยให้เด็กเข้าใจคุณค่าของการเลือกอยู่ในสภาพแวดล้อมที่เหมาะสม ความเคารพและการสร้างระบบ…
Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
…an understanding of the notion of dhammakāya. It is to support what we have learned from the Agañña-sutta where the term ‘designates the Tathāgata’. But it is not just the teachings that are to be equated …
… arises from teachings, akin to nourishment from milk. It connects the concepts found in the Agañña-sutta, illustrating a transformative rebirth to a transcendental state resembling Buddha-like qualities. …
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 p…
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 Bud…