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Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Discipleship in Buddhism
…dhammas, attained dhammas, known dhammas, dived into dhammas; has crossed beyond doubt, deprived of uncertainty; has obtained confidence in the master’s teaching, without having to rely on others. As …
…e eradication of doubts and fetters. It describes the transformation experienced by those who truly understand Buddhism, highlighting the significance of being a 'true son' of the Buddha, born and creat…
Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
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Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
….186, 210, 213. 4. Being endowed with four qualities of a Stream-attainer (sotāpattiyānga), namely, unwavering confidence in the Buddha, dhamma, Sangha; and the perfect virtues beloved of the noble ones…
…lude association with virtuous individuals, adherence to the noble eightfold path, self-reliance in understanding the dhamma, and unwavering faith in the Buddha and Sangha. The qualities of a Stream-att…
Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
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Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
…In other words, the person’s mental qualities have been raised up from an ordinary level to a supramundane level; in which case he is said to be (re)born of dhamma (dhammaja) and created by dhamma (dham…
This content discusses the process of spiritual attainment through dhamma, emphasizing four key activities that lead to the emergence of noble qualities. It highlights how listening to the Buddha's te
Brahmins and Noble Disciples: A Comparative Analysis
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Brahmins and Noble Disciples: A Comparative Analysis
No. | Brahmins (D.III.81) | Noble Disciples (D.III.84) | Implied Parallel ---|------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------ 1. | Brahma's children | Tathägata's sons |
…iples linked to dhamma. Each point illustrates the symbolic relationship between Brahma and dhamma, underlining the essence of spiritual inheritance and creation by divine entities. The contrasts drawn …
The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
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The Tathāgata and Brahmā: A Semantic Analysis
1. The Tathāgata and Brahmā,48 the creator god 2. The Tathāgata's mouth (verbal teaching) & Brahmā mouth. 3. The dhamma and Brahmā, the creator god; or The dhamma and Brahman, the ultimate reality. I
… to how 'dhamma' is referred to in Buddhist and Brahmanical contexts, emphasizing the importance of understanding these distinctions in Buddhist philosophy. Notably, 'Brahmā' refers specifically to the …
Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
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Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
…ase that ‘brahma-’ refers to the masculine ‘Brahma’ In case of the term ‘brahma-’ in the three compounds50 being translated as a masculine ‘Brahma,’51 the comparison of the first and the third parallels…
In this text, the term 'brahma-' is analyzed in the context of its translation as the masculine 'Brahma.' It discusses how the comparison between the Tathāgata and the Brahma, the creator, illustrates
The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
…ith both of them. In this regard, the Patisambhidāmagga describes that the four transcendent paths function in eradicating different sorts of defilements53. Once a particular 'transcendental path' (loku…
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
Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
…old path, which is now experienced on a higher level, and this spiral-like progression is continued until complete liberation is attained. Similarly, Harvey explains the development of the threefold pat…
…le to the Four Transcendent Paths. Additionally, the text aligns these conceptions with the broader understanding of dhamma, emphasizing the characteristics that differentiate enlightened beings from or…
Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
… or as the neuter ‘brahman’ leads to the same conclusion that the term dhamma constituting the compound dhammakāya refers to ‘transcendental realities.’ It refers to the dhamma that is the incorruptible…
…disciples. The discussion references various scholars' insights, indicating a scholarly approach to understanding these concepts within Buddhist philosophy. It concludes that the ‘body’ of the Tathāgata…
Implications of Dhamma and Brahma in Buddhist Teachings
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Implications of Dhamma and Brahma in Buddhist Teachings
…cations from the parallel usage of the term 'dhamma' and 'brahma' elsewhere, for it may add further understanding to the present conclusion regarding the four designations of the Buddha. Implications f…
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจการใช้คำว่า 'ดัมมะ' และ 'บราเหมะ' ในวรรณกรรมพุทธศาสนา และการตีความความหมายที่เชื่อมโยงกันของทั้งสองคำ เป็นการศึกษาความสำคัญของการใช้คำที่ขนานกัน ซึ่งสะท้อนถึงสถานะความบริสุทธิ์สูงสุดที่
Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
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Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
Functionally, however, both terms seem to imply a different relationship between individual members and…
…between the terms 'body' and 'collection' within the framework of Dhamma, particularly focusing on functional dependence. It argues that while a 'body' maintains essential relationships with functional …
Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
…ple to noble persons.83 Our study thus concludes, in general terms, that ‘dhamma’ in all these compounds refers to ‘transcendental dhamma.’84 As the significance of such a conception of ‘dhamma’ is dete…
…ties that collectively influence the elimination of defilements. The text illustrates a spectrum of understanding the four noble truths across different levels of realization, asserting that the journey…
Understanding Dhammakāya: The Essence of Transcendental Dhamma
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Understanding Dhammakāya: The Essence of Transcendental Dhamma
…the path-constituents but the ‘essential totality’ by which a ‘body’ is defined. The dependence of functions of individual constituents on the ‘totality’ of the particular transcendental path allows its…
…'s 'body.' The analysis considers different grammatical forms of Dhammakāya and its implications in understanding the Buddha's designations, indicating that it can serve both as an adjective and a noun.…
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) dha…
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 'bo…
Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
V. Reference 2: Dhammakāya and Paccekabuddhas A Paccekabuddha is counted as one of the two types of Buddhas. According to Buddhist philosophy, a Paccekabuddha is a perso…
This text discusses the concept of Paccekabuddhas, individuals of high wisdom who achieve self-enlightenment but lack the ability to teach. It explores scholarly arguments about the pre-Buddhist origi
Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhism
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhism
…rit is the Buddha (sammāsambuddha). M.III.254. 94 It is mentioned in the Isigili-sutta that five hundred Paccekabuddhas lived together at the Isigili mount in Magadha. M.III.68. 95 D.II.142-143. 9…
…and historical references are made to groups of Paccekabuddhas, such as those dwelling at Isigili mount in Magadha. This examination offers insights into the unique attributes and contributions of Pacce…
The Characteristics of Paccekabuddhas in Apadāna Literature
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The Characteristics of Paccekabuddhas in Apadāna Literature
…ords seem to carry various connotations in themselves. The term 'mahantadamma' is a bahubbi hi compound meaning 'whose dhammas are great,' qualifying 'Paccekabuddhas' To consider what is meant by the te…
…f self-enlightenment, becoming Paccekabuddhas instead of following the Buddha's teachings directly. Understanding 'dhamma' within this context reveals deeper insights into the nature of these spiritual …
Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
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Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
…a Pāli canonical reference mentions also the relation of dhammakāya with noble disciples. This is found in the seventeenth story of the Theriyāpadāna which records the autobiography of the great nun Got…
…s, the term dhammakāya is linked to noble disciples as evidenced in the story of Gotamī, the great nun and Buddha's foster mother. As she approaches her passing, Gotamī reflects on her role as a mother …
The Essence of Dhamma-Milk in Spiritual Growth
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The Essence of Dhamma-Milk in Spiritual Growth
…tami is said to have been fed on the ‘dhamma-milk.’105 Because it is fed to her by the Buddha, it sounds likely that such ‘milk’ refers to his ‘teaching.’ However, its quality as ‘unceasingly peaceful’ …
…dhammakāya, indicating enlightenment and a new identity aligned with spiritual wisdom. The insights underscore the importance of dhamma-milk in achieving true fulfillment and happiness through understan…
Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
… obtained it. 4. The dhammakāya can be brought up (sāmvādhlta) - can be developed to a higher level until the highest perfection is met. This implies that there are at least two different levels of dham…
The term 'dhammakāya' signifies enlightenment and is not exclusive to the Buddha but can also be attained by his disciples, as indicated by Gotami's reference to 'my dhammakāya.' This term is interpre