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The Perils of Craving in Buddhist Teachings
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The Perils of Craving in Buddhist Teachings
past, Ānanda and the rest of the monastic community were moved by the perils of the Cycle of Existence. Having completed his sermon, the Lord Buddha preached on the peril of Craving for the Brahmā-wor
In this teaching, the Buddha emphasized that craving is the root cause of suffering. He illustrated that just as a t…
The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering
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The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering
The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering When the Lord Buddha had finished his explanation of the origin of suffering, he continued with an explanation of the cessation of suffering. The essence
This text explains the Buddha's teaching on the cessation of suffering, emphasizing the importance of extinguishing craving through the Nobl…
The Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist Sainthood
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The Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist Sainthood
…Buddha entered Parinirvāṇa — a long passage of time which has inevitably caused some details of His Teachings to be lost or distorted — even to the present day there are still those who faithfully devote thei…
…male, and recounts the miraculous assembly of 1,250 arahants on Mágha Pūjā Day to hear the Buddha’s teachings in the Ovadāpaṭimokkhā. Despite the passage of time since the Buddha's Parinirvāṇa, there are stil…
Rediscovery of the Dhammakāya Tradition
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Rediscovery of the Dhammakāya Tradition
…r rediscovering the Dhammakāya tradition, Luang Phaw Wat Paknam devoted the rest of his life to the teaching of the tradition. He recognized the exceptional purity and precision of the tradition and saw the p…
…once diminished in Buddhism, was revitalized by Luang Phaw Wat Paknam who dedicated his life to its teachings. His outreach efforts led to the tradition being acknowledged in various temples and by practition…
Understanding the Dhamma Body and Its Significance
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Understanding the Dhamma Body and Its Significance
…ated by one’s defilements. The Dhamma Body or the Dhammakāya is the essence of Buddhism. All of the teachings of the Lord-Buddha are de- rived from the fact that He managed to attain and become inseparably un…
…ugh spiritual practices like meditation, ushering in a state of unity with the Dhammakāya. Buddha's teachings are derived from his ultimate enlightenment, which disconnects the mind from worldly desires and u…
Understanding Suffering and the Subtle Human Body
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Understanding Suffering and the Subtle Human Body
…dy and their possessions. Even though they might try to rationalize intellectually according to the teaching of the Buddha and try to convince themselves that "All things are of a nature of impermanence, suff…
… attachment to their physical bodies and possessions, despite intellectually understanding Buddha's teachings on impermanence. The author emphasizes that true resolution of suffering comes from attaining the …
The Nature of Wives in Buddhist Teachings
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The Nature of Wives in Buddhist Teachings
…of their lives as a result of the good karma they have accumulated for themselves. Having heard the teaching of the Buddha, Sujāta bowed at the feet of the Buddha and asked to take refuge in the Triple Gem fo…
This text discusses different types of wives in Buddhist teachings, illustrating how their characteristics influence their karmic outcomes. It differentiates between…
The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
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The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
…ech and for that reason had not been able to attend to the Buddha. The Buddha subsequently gave the teaching that “Fools know neither benefit in this lifetime or the next. They are unable to find wisdom and a…
Once there was a Festival of Fools characterized by reckless behavior of drunken townsfolk. A group of Buddha's followers, having achieved stream-entry, chose to meditate instead of participating. Upo
The Story of Khujutara and Khema
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The Story of Khujutara and Khema
… buy flowers and had embezzled the rest - so the flowers were few. However, today, having heard the teaching of the Buddha about the harm of stealing which causes people to be reborn as animals, monsters [asu…
This text narrates the story of Khujutara, who uses all her money for good after understanding the teachings of the Buddha about the consequences of embezzlement. Her change illustrates the concepts of Right…
Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
… anyone to praise them; 4. They will spend forthcoming lifetimes in hell. Having heard the Buddha’s teaching, Khema attained stream-entry, never committing adultery again This example of thinking that is Righ…
In Buddhist teachings, Right Livelihood refers to earning a living that upholds ethical values and avoids harmful practi…
The Three Cycles of Examination in Buddhism
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The Three Cycles of Examination in Buddhism
…otential — to which even the Vajra Wheel of Indra cannot compare. When the Lord Buddha had finished teaching the [Note: The text gets cut off here.]
The Three Cycles of Examination define knowledge concerning the Noble Truths which the Lord Buddha taught. Saccānāna pertains to the knowledge of each truth’s existence; Kiccanānā addresses the necess
The Path to Liberation in Buddhism
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The Path to Liberation in Buddhism
…ion. The conclusion we can draw from seeing Koṇḍañña at- tain stream-entry after a relatively short teaching (and also from seeing the rebirth of beings in heaven or the Brahmá world) is that favourable attai…
…zing the importance of good deeds in the present. It highlights that contact with the Lord Buddha's teachings is essential for attaining liberation and that one's practice and conditions in life greatly impac…
Exploration of the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
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Exploration of the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
…he meaning of the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta. The Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta itself is a very brief teaching because it serves merely as a reminder to listeners who were already well versed in the materials c…
…the Five and Eight Precepts, guiding others. Understanding this context helps demystify the Sutta’s teachings for contemporary seekers of truth. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Middle Way: Buddha's Revolutionary Teaching
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The Middle Way: Buddha's Revolutionary Teaching
…ught that neither of the extremes of sensual indulgence or self-mortification were profitable. This teaching was revolutionary, because it went beyond what any previous philosopher or religious leader had eve…
This text discusses the historical context of the Buddha's teachings, emphasizing how many were misled by the practice of self-mortification in their quest for liberat…
The Noble Eightfold Path and Its Fruits
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The Noble Eightfold Path and Its Fruits
earlier: 1. Right View [Sammā Ditthi] 2. Right Intention [Sammā Saṅkappa] 3. Right Speech [Sammā Vāca] 4. Right Action [Sammā Kammanta] 5. Right Livelihood [Sammā Ājīva] 6. Right Effort [Sammā Vāyāma]
…ide clarity and brightness, enhancing one's spiritual journey. For more insights into this profound teaching, visit dmc.tv.
The Proclamation of the Supreme Dhamma
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The Proclamation of the Supreme Dhamma
anuttaram dhammacakkam payattitam Dhamma which cannot be denied by any priest or appattvattiyam samanaena ya brahman- ena ya devena va maena va brahmuna va kenaci va lokasminti". Bhummanam devanam sa
…rent heavenly deities from the Catummaharajika to the Brahma realms, all responding to the Buddha's teaching at Benares in the Deer Park of Isipatana. As they hear the Dhamma, they echo its message, illustrat…
Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
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Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
…ng and death 68-9 ments 101; many attained as result bodies: centers aligned for inner- of Buddha’s teaching 101 121; created by craving 52; succes- archer’s target - metaphor for the sive wisdom of inner- 12…
This text delves into key Buddhist teachings regarding suffering, attachment, and the process of attaining enlightenment. It analyzes various f…
Understanding Meditation and the Middle Way in Buddhism
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Understanding Meditation and the Middle Way in Buddhism
manifestation, Path to the Cessation of Suffering as 54 master plan for subsequent teaching, Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta as 10, 186, 189-90 materialism, makes for selfishness 81 meat burnt to …
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Understanding Nibbāna and the Noble Truths
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Understanding Nibbāna and the Noble Truths
… used interchangeably with cessation 100 Noble Truths 16, 20-1, 45-55, 198-205; artistry behind the teaching 45-6; inter-relation of explanations 54-5; knowledge that what should be done has been done in rela…
…n Buddhist philosophy, particularly Nibbāna and the Noble Truths. It discusses the interrelation of teachings, the significance of practicing the Middle Way to attain Nirvana, and insights on suffering and pe…
Insights into Buddhist Teachings
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Insights into Buddhist Teachings
…kaya 108, 134; Subtle, Dhammakaya 108, 134 Saratthasamuccaya 11-2 Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, conforms with teaching on inner bodies 133 seeing and knowing: according to reality, 22-4 196-7; with Dhammakaya 110 seein…
…nce of loving kindness and self-discipline in achieving liberation. It highlights examples from the teachings that illustrate mundane and transcendental views, the significance of penetrative insight, and the…