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Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
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Only Spiritual Attainment Can Help Us
55. ONLY SPIRITUAL ATTAINMENT CAN HELP US In the entire universe, there is only one refuge from suffering for us, and that is me…
In the universe, the only refuge from suffering is meditative attainment. This practice allows the mind to penetrate deep into Nibbana, achieving a state of bliss. However,…
Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Dhamma
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Monastic vs Secular Life: Insights on Dhamma
…d the world and sought to ordain since he realized that a family life does not encourage the Dhamma attainment. Is that clear to you? : It seems as if we in the west only find happiness when we buy a new car or…
…speaker advocates for the understanding that true value in life comes from within through spiritual attainment. The metaphor of worldly happiness versus boundless joy from Dhamma highlights the limits of extern…
Monastic vs Secular Life in Buddhism
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Monastic vs Secular Life in Buddhism
…d the world and sought to ordain since he realized that a family life does not encourage the Dhamma attainment. Is that clear to you? : It seems as if we in the west only find happiness when we buy a new car or…
…renunciation of material wealth and societal status opens the path to true happiness through Dhamma attainment. In the West, happiness often correlates with material possessions like cars and houses. However, f…
Understanding Dhammakaya Knowledge
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Understanding Dhammakaya Knowledge
…bscured by defilements we do not recognize it. It is only through meditation practice and spiritual attainment that this true nature is revealed. This is known as “attainment of Dhammakaya.” Once we attain Dha…
…hrough meditation and spiritual practice, individuals can uncover their true nature, leading to the attainment of Dhammakaya. This attainment allows for the clear perception of ultimate Truth, helping individua…
Interpretations of Dhammakāya in Pali Commentaries
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Interpretations of Dhammakāya in Pali Commentaries
…ha in regard to his interpretations of dhammakāya as related to the Buddha’s qualities or spiritual attainment.143 None of his writings interprets the term dhammakāya in the sense of ‘teaching.’ Likewise, Buddh…
…nd Buddhadatta, who align with Buddhagōsha, and their views on the Buddha's qualities and spiritual attainment. It also highlights differences in interpretation by Vajirabuddhi, who sees dhammakāya as Buddha’s …
Types of Meditation
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Types of Meditation
…e illusionary, not real. This is not the right practice if you wish to achieve the highest level of attainment. Positioning the mind somewhere in the body - This is keeping your consciousness, your feelings or…
… illusion. Positioning the mind internally offers limited insight, yet does not lead to the highest attainment. The most effective method involves centering the mind within the body, fostering stillness and bal…
Understanding Dhamma and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhamma and Enlightenment
Attaining Dhamma: meditative attainment; a state of absorption in meditation where the mind achieves super insight and knowledge; knowing a…
This content delves into the concept of Dhamma as a state of meditative absorption. It explains the attainment of Dhammakaya, where deep insight allows one to see the reality of life. Key terms such as Bhikkhu,…
Understanding Primary Path and Meditative Attainment
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Understanding Primary Path and Meditative Attainment
Primary Path: beginning stage of meditative attainment leading to more advanced stages of absorption. Right View: view and wisdom in accordance with the …
This text discusses the primary path of meditative attainment, highlighting the importance of right view as foundational beliefs that align with truth. Concepts …
The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
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The Tale of the Monk and the Acrobat's Daughter
…iends, how did it happen that a monk, endowed as was this monk with the faculties requisite for the attainment of arahantship, traveled about with acrobats for the sake of an acrobat's daughter? And how did it …
…intentions shape spiritual paths, illustrating the connection between worldly actions and spiritual attainment. Such stories guide monks in understanding their journey towards enlightenment. For more insights, …
The Value of Stream-Entry
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The Value of Stream-Entry
…surer. Today, in attaining the fruit of stream-entry your son has attained that which surpasses the attainment of a Universal Monarch, the attainment of the world of the gods, the attainment of the world of Bra…
This excerpt tells the story of a father who offered his son money for taking the Uposatha precepts and going to the monastery. Initially, the son, Kala, was interested in the money but later refused
Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
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Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
…amma’ (dhammaja) and ‘created by dhamma’ (dhamma-nimmita) imply a further step - the realization or attainment of dhamma, and the consequent transformation of the person. Having listened to the teaching, having…
This content discusses the process of spiritual attainment through dhamma, emphasizing four key activities that lead to the emergence of noble qualities. It h…
Gratitude to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
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Gratitude to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
… we were born. Luang Phaw has restored Buddhism and propagated Dhammakaya meditation, aiming at the attainment of true happiness that exists within every single human being. Luang Phaw teaches his students rega…
In Taipei, Taiwan, Sukasen Maitritij Supannanonn expresses deep gratitude to Luang Phaw Dhammajayo for guiding individuals on their life's purpose and the profound question of existence. Luang Phaw's
Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
…rvey's explanation of the development of the path-function is quite explicit in its relation to the attainment of different levels of noble states. The development of the threefold path in this manner is compar…
…d Path leading to liberation. It discusses the spiral progression toward higher levels of spiritual attainment, specifically highlighting the transitions between various stages culminating in Arhatship. Peter H…
Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
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Chand's Journey to Enlightenment and Teaching Dhamma
Having achieved this high level of meditative attainment, Chand asked Tongsuk to show her how to traverse to the afterlife realms so that she could find her…
Chand achieved a high level of meditative attainment and sought to find her father in the afterlife. With Tongsuk's help, she communicated with her fath…
Journey to Inner Brightness
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Journey to Inner Brightness
…ly purer bodily sheaths until it reaches the ultimate one called "Dhammakaya", the highest level of attainment of supreme happiness.
…mind, symbolizing clarity and connection. This stage, known as pathama magga, leads to the ultimate attainment of Dhammakaya, representing supreme happiness. Continuous observation of this crystal ball is essen…
The Importance of Meditation and Attaining Dhamma
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The Importance of Meditation and Attaining Dhamma
…r I was sitting, walking, or doing anything else. Soon my mind would become still and I achieved my attainment. Attaining Dhamma is our most important task. December 2, 1982 *Attaining Dhamma: meditative attai…
Meditation is emphasized as essential for achieving Dhamma, the ultimate goal in life. The text discusses the author's dedication to meditation, detailing how consistent practice leads to a purified m
Contributors and the Gift of Dhamma
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Contributors and the Gift of Dhamma
…n is read, might lead all who have had some part in the production of this book swiftly towards the attainment of the Dhammakaya. The production team would like to dedicate our merit of producing this book as a…
… contributions listed, wishing that the merit from reading this book leads all involved towards the attainment of the Dhammakaya. The production team dedicates their efforts as an offering to the Supreme Self-E…
The Journey to Attainment
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The Journey to Attainment
Before attainment, life is like running against the wind with a burning torch in our hand. The flame blowing towards …
…es a struggle against the elements with a burning torch, symbolizing suffering and challenges. Upon attainment, represented by dipping the torch in water, individuals experience relief, happiness, and a commitm…
The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
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The Sacred Formulas of Luang Phaw Wat Paknam
…ce. Luang Phaw Wat Paknam explained that the purpose of ordination is an effort to attain Nibbana." Attainment of Nibbana is achieved through frequent meditation practice. He further expounded that the essence …
…ate noble wealth through Dhamma teachings, ultimately leading to the cessation of suffering and the attainment of supreme happiness. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Monastic vs Secular Life: Finding True Happiness
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Monastic vs Secular Life: Finding True Happiness
…ssess great wealth but never feel satisfied with their lives are still unsuccessful. But the Dhamma attainment will lead us to the highest satisfaction. We will desire for nothing more. We will be able to rely …
…e where wealth does not guarantee fulfillment. It suggests that true satisfaction comes from Dhamma attainment, leading to self-reliance and independence from external factors. The piece also addresses the prac…