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Understanding the Levels of Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
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Understanding the Levels of Dhammakāya and Noble Disciples
…s the title of each of the ten qualities.111 Likewise, the partial or entire practice of the four foundations of mindfulness differentiates between noble disciples as ‘trainees’ (sekha) and as ‘non-trai…
…n their qualities and practices. Trainees are seen as individuals who still have further courses to undertake, while non-trainees have completed their training. The Pāli canon outlines ten qualities tha…
Supramundane Paths and Fruits in Dhammakāya
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Supramundane Paths and Fruits in Dhammakāya
supramundane paths and fruits. 113 The ‘four pairs’ are mentioned instead when particular paths and their co…
…initial levels, stating that once a person reaches the final state, they have no further courses to undertake. This journey, while aimed at ultimate perfection, sees each trainee's dhammakāya being func…
Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
the function of each particular transcendent dhamma.116 The totality of transcendental qualities constituti…
…ational journey of Buddhist disciples, outlining how the abandonment of defilements leads to a profound sense of release and knowledge. The text further clarifies the different levels of dhammakāya, sug…
Understanding Dhammakāya in Early Theravādin Context
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Early Theravādin Context
…ssages that contain the term dhammakāya, and then interpreted the meaning of the term from its surrounding context in each particular passage. It is more analytical than previous interpretations in rega…
This study analyzes the term dhammakāya through close readings of Pali canonical passages, revealing that it relates not only to the Buddha but also to other noble figures like Paccakabuddhas and disc
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…
…lars like Buddhaghosa and Dhammapala shed light on this concept, viewing Dhammakāya as a complete, functional body in every transcendent state. It symbolizes a deeper understanding of Buddhist doctrine …
Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
…(silakkhandha) that is pure in all respects, “yopi so bhagavā… sabbākaraparisuddha- silakkhandhādiagunaratnasaṁmidha-dhammakāyo…” The ‘aggregate of virtue’ or silakkhandha could refer to the first membe…
…nnects dhammakāya with the Buddha's work in overcoming defilements and emphasizes the importance of understanding Buddhist aggregations correctly. For in-depth insights, visit dmc.tv.
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 eit…
… the ninefold transcendental dhamma, aligning it with the teachings of true dhamma and the Buddha's unique qualities, showcasing the connection between his physical body and dhamma-body. Furthermore, he…
Bibliography of Buddhist Studies
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Bibliography of Buddhist Studies
… A Study in the Buddhist Absolute.” Journal of Dharma. 1986. 11: 348-378. (1986): 348-78. Hardy, Edmund. The Anguttara-Nikaya V.3. London: Pali Text Society : Distributed by Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1976…
…able authors like Nalinaksha Dutt, Wilhelm Geiger, and Richard Gombrich. The works listed provide foundational knowledge and diverse perspectives essential for understanding the complexities of Buddhist…
Academic Studies on Buddhism
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Academic Studies on Buddhism
…Norton. "Rendering the Body: Etherealization and Sense in Vedic and Early Buddhist in Religiosity." University of Virginia, 2004. Nitta, Tomomichi. “The Meaning of “Dhammakāya” in Pāli Buddhism.” Journa…
… the Dhammakāya in Pāli Buddhism, and reflections on the Theravada tradition. Each piece reflects a unique perspective, underscoring the richness and complexity of Buddhist thought and practices. For de…
Preservation of Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Preservation of Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
…ate Palm-Leaf Culture Research Center, there are about 1,000 copies of palm-leaf scriptures in the Yunnan, and countless sa-paper manuscripts.6 This author has done extensive fieldwork in Dai temples in…
…with the national focus on protecting religious culture in minority areas, specifically the Dai community in Yunnan. Research has identified more than 400 Dai Buddhist manuscripts, with 152 on palm leav…
Buddhist Manuscripts from Sipsong Panna Region
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Buddhist Manuscripts from Sipsong Panna Region
…ist literature based on the Jatakas; this literature includes “indigenous” jatakas such as Zhao Shutun (召树屯) and Langaxihe (兰嘎西贺) and contains references to the ethnic and regional characteristics of th…
…ons listing over 100 Theravada Buddhist manuscripts divided into five categories, further enriching understanding of this region's unique spiritual heritage.
Exploration of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Exploration of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
…ha (小品), Dharma-phrase Sutra (法句经), Itivuttaka (如是语经), Sutra Collection (经典), Vimanavatthu (天宫事经), Hungry Ghost Affair Sutra (饿鬼事经), Theragatha (长老偈), Therigatha (长老尼偈), the Jataka 本生经), Allegory Sutra …
The Agama Sutras found in the Xishuangbanna region are notable for their incompleteness. The Hinayana Agama is expected t…
The Role of Sa-Paper in Buddhist Manuscripts
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The Role of Sa-Paper in Buddhist Manuscripts
… ink and the document is easy to read. Sa-paper is durable, and can be preserved for more than one hundred years. Although sa-paper is a very good alternative, it has less symbolic meaning than palm lea…
…temples, sa-paper remains more accessible for everyday use, containing pivotal writings often not found in palm-leaf formats. Thus, sa-paper represents a bridge between sacred and secular texts in the r…
Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
…rdinary wide-breadth manuscript", with a length of about 18cm, a height of about 25cm and the top bound with woven cords; each page contains 14 to 20 lines. The second is the "folding sa-paper manuscrip…
…nes of inscriptions, commonly used by monks for rituals. The third type is rare and crafted through unique processes, including soaking in materials like cattle blood, resulting in deep brown/black manu…
Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
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Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
It is noteworthy that there is a community of Dai people in the Dehong Autonomous Prefecture in the west of Yunnan, and a wide range of Bud…
This text discusses the unique tradition of Buddhist manuscripts among the Dai people in Dehong Autonomous Prefecture of Yunna…
The Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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The Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
…no one central location where archives and records are kept. Palm-leaf manuscripts are scattered around the different temples in the area and there are no statistics or catalogues on manuscript collecti…
…alarming drop in available scriptures over the years. The future of these manuscripts is threatened unless management practices and resource availability improve. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
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Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
…ist temples in Menghai are usually very dark and it is very difficult to read palm-leaf scriptures under these lighting conditions. The Author had tried to hold one Palm-Leaf scripture in the Hall to…
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
Preserving Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Southwestern China
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Preserving Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Southwestern China
…he study of ancient Buddhism in the region. However, there has been little research into this field until recently. The publication in 2010 of The Complete Collection of Chinese Palm-Leaf Scripture, a s…
In Southwestern China, palm-leaf and sa-paper manuscripts are crucial for studying ancient Buddhism, showcasing the influence of Theravāda Buddhism. The recent collection efforts by the local governme
Wisdom and the Dhammakāya in Buddhist Teachings
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Wisdom and the Dhammakāya in Buddhist Teachings
…owers of a Buddha (dasabalaññaṇa). All the qualities or forms of wisdom listed in the text can be found in the Pāli Canon and commentaries as the results obtained from meditation practice (paṭipatti-sās…
The text highlights unique qualities of wisdom exclusive to Buddhas, including omniscience and the ten intellectual powers…
The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
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The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
…known in the Lan Na regions for many centuries. It also appears on a 16th century stone inscription unearthed at the site of Wat Tham Suea, Changwat Phitsanulok, northern Thailand. This inscription was …
…akkarāja, reveal the cultural and religious significance of the dhammakāya verse among Buddhists. Found in royal contexts like Wat Phra Chetupon, the continued existence of these manuscripts showcases t…