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Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
38 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST must be clearly defined; in the Middle East, the concept of democracy promotion has fluctuated from aggressive rhetoric of regime overthrow at one extreme to small, little noti
…romoting democracy and regime overthrow. It emphasizes the need for the U.S. to differentiate these concepts, recognize the consequences of its policies, and tailor approaches to specific countries like Moroc…
Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
and is ‘spiritually reborn’. The dhammakāya becomes her new identity as the milk nourishes her spiritually. It is something she is given as a verbal teaching. To add the material from the Apadānas is
…a new spiritual identity that 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 resembli…
Exploring the Cakras and Early Buddhism
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Exploring the Cakras and Early Buddhism
the cakras are located, a location that suggests comparisons with Tantra. While the primary focus of this journal is dhammakāya, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has instructed the Director of DIRI, Phrakrupladn
…ladnayokwarawart, is committed to supporting research that enriches understanding of early Buddhist concepts. As new manuscripts continue to emerge, they provide vital contributions to Buddhist knowledge. Thi…
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
…ts the Tathāgata's mouth with Brahmā's, indicating a parallel between verbal teachings and creation concepts. The discussion extends to how 'dhamma' is referred to in Buddhist and Brahmanical contexts, emphas…
Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
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Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
In the case 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
…scusses how the comparison between the Tathāgata and the Brahma, the creator, illustrates spiritual concepts in Buddhism. The Tathāgata is described as ‘dhamma-bodied’ and ‘the one who has become dhamma,’ est…
Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
In the case that 'brahma-' refers to the neuter 'brahman' In the other case in which the term brahma- is translated as 'brahman'63 the ultimate,64 the third parallel65 suggests that the term dhamma in
…ssion references various scholars' insights, indicating a scholarly approach to understanding these concepts within Buddhist philosophy. It concludes that the ‘body’ of the Tathāgata encapsulates these transc…
Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
The parallel usage of dhammakāya and dhammabhūta with brahmakāya and brahmmabhūta suggests further that the term dhamma in the passage should refer to Nibbāna. Indeed, it is possible also to say that
This study delves into the concepts of dhamma and Nibbāna, positing that dhamma refers to transcendental dhamma, which serves as a tran…
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 corresponding fruits are collectively called under the same titles. Of the eight transcendenta
… Arhat, indicating no further growth is necessary. The term ‘dhammakāya’ is closely linked with the concepts of Nibbāna and the path towards final perfection. Gotami’s reference to her dhammakāya's developmen…
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 either of the Buddha135 or hi
…ationship between the teachings of the Buddha and the ultimate spiritual realization. Explore these concepts to deepen your understanding of Buddhist philosophy and teachings on enlightenment. Visit dmc.tv fo…
Buddhist Manuscripts from Sipsong Panna Region
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Buddhist Manuscripts from Sipsong Panna Region
Buddhist manuscripts from the Sipsong Panna region can be divided into four categories. The first category consists of the Dai Pāli Tripiṭaka and Tripiṭaka commentary (三藏琢) which is represented by fiv
…secular works with Buddhist structures, including folk proverbs and medical texts based on Buddhist concepts. Research continues on the largely non-canonical Dai Buddhist literature, with recent publications …
Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
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Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
…hern Thailand and Myanmar as part of the cross-border flow of Buddhist monks, material culture, and concepts between these regions. An example of this geographical flow was illustrated during a survey of the …
This text discusses the unique tradition of Buddhist manuscripts among the Dai people in Dehong Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan, where various types of manuscripts are produced. Most texts utilize sa-
Historical Significance of the Lan Na Palm-Leaf Manuscript
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Historical Significance of the Lan Na Palm-Leaf Manuscript
… Ayutthaya and in the early Ratanakosin period.7 Additional research into the dhammakāya verse, its concepts, and the meditation practices associated with the verse will bring Buddhist scholars a greater appr…
The Lan Na palm-leaf manuscript's dating is uncertain due to its fragility, but it has been recited by devout Buddhists since the 16th century, alongside evidence from the Phitsanulok inscription and
The Influence of An Shigao on Mindfulness Breathing Meditation in Eastern Han China
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The Influence of An Shigao on Mindfulness Breathing Meditation in Eastern Han China
In this paper I explore the connections between An Shigao and the introduction of the Indian Buddhist meditation technique of mindfulness breathing meditation, or ānāpānasmṛti, into Eastern Han China.
… CE. He impacted Chinese Buddhism by translating texts on meditation, Abhidharma, and core Buddhist concepts. His adeptness in Abhidharma and meditation sutras solidified his significance in the Buddhist comm…
Meditation Practices Introduced by An Shigao in Eastern Han China
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Meditation Practices Introduced by An Shigao in Eastern Han China
…Renben yusheng jing (T14). These texts all contain classified and sub-classified lists of terms and concepts of chan shu. According to Mair (2010) the term chanshu, which occurs in Dao’an’s preface to An Shig…
An Shigao, notable for his translations, played a key role in introducing meditation practices to Eastern Han China (25-220 CE). The prevalent form during this period was breathing meditation, particu
The Practice of Neidan: Achieving Longevity and Immortality
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The Practice of Neidan: Achieving Longevity and Immortality
finding is a method of finding illumination by returning to the fundamental order of the cosmos65. This involves fully emptying out the contents of consciousness until a condition of union with the wa
…achieving union with the cosmos through deep meditation and consciousness emptying. It examines key concepts such as attaining the One, the empty Way, and the Profound Merging to facilitate the journey toward…
The Influence of An Shigao on Meditation in Eastern Han China
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The Influence of An Shigao on Meditation in Eastern Han China
…ave also demonstrated that An Shigao was familiar with and used Daoist terminology to translate the concepts associated with ānāpānasmṛti meditation into Chinese. I have argued that An Shigao's teachings and …
In this conclusion, I highlight An Shigao's significant contributions as a meditation master and translator of Buddhist texts. His translation of meditation sutras introduced mindfulness breathing med
Exploration of Rebirth and Justice
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Exploration of Rebirth and Justice
' There is another world, there is rebirth not of parents, there is fruit and result of deeds well - done and ill - done. ` You, sirs, are for me trustworthy and reliable, and what you say you have se
…his text explores the philosophical ideas surrounding rebirth, the consequences of actions, and the concepts of justice through a narrative involving a dialogue between individuals questioning the existence o…
The Simile of the Man in the Mire
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The Simile of the Man in the Mire
Now this again, Master Kassapa, is evidence to me that there is neither another world, nor rebirth other than of parentage, nor fruit and result of deeds well - done and ill - done.' 9. 'Well then, P
…trate the complexity of existence and moral actions. He compares a man trapped in mire to the wider concepts of life, illustrating that actions, like pulling a man from a pit, have various stages that reflect…
This Life Next Life
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This Life Next Life
This Life Next Life 30 In this way, Prince, is the other world to be seen, and not, even as you imagine, by this fleshly eye. Let this be a proof to you that there is another world, that there are b
…the understanding of life and the afterlife. The dialogue showcases the struggle to grasp spiritual concepts through the lens of rational thought, underscoring the belief in moral agency and the weight of act…
ความสัมพันธ์ของโภชนาการและโซเชียลเน็ตเวิร์ค
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ความสัมพันธ์ของโภชนาการและโซเชียลเน็ตเวิร์ค
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