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Understanding the Inevitability of Suffering
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Understanding the Inevitability of Suffering
…o the suffering of birth, old-age, sickness and death." For people in general who never studied the Dhamma or listened to sermons concerning suffering, when they are overtaken by old-age, sickness or death,…
… the Five Aggregates, which is the key to avoiding misery. Those who understand or have studied the Dhamma can face these inevitable challenges with ease, unlike those unaware of such teachings. The innate …
Understanding Sensory Craving and Attachment
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Understanding Sensory Craving and Attachment
… concerning bodily sensations [photthabba-saṅcatana] and volition concerning of the mental objects [dhamma-saṅcatana]. Moreover, the craving [tanhā] concerning our sensual objects arising from the aforement…
This text delves into the role of sensory experiences in fostering attachment to sensual pleasures, with a focus on the six senses: visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, and mental. Each se
Overcoming Craving through the Noble Eightfold Path
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Overcoming Craving through the Noble Eightfold Path
[phottabhba-vitaka] and thought-conception concerning of the mental objects [dhamma-vitaka]. Moreover, the discursive thought [vicāra] concerning our sensual objects arising from the …
This text explores how discursive thoughts about sensory objects lead to attachment and suffering. Each of the six senses contributes to craving, necessitating practitioners to overcome these attachme
Attaining the Angelic Body through the Middle Way
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Attaining the Angelic Body through the Middle Way
…ain the Subtle Formless-Brahmā Body and the mind of the Subtle Formless-Brahmā Body will attain the Dhamma Body — the first body of enlightenment [dhammakāya]. This process of channelling the mind is what t…
…ential progression from the Coarse Human Body to various forms of Brahmā bodies, culminating in the Dhamma Body. This journey involves a mindful approach, channeling one's thoughts through different spheres…
The Path to Enlightenment in Buddhism
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The Path to Enlightenment in Buddhism
…nd is sufficiently pure to be released from these three defilements, the mind will attain the first Dhamma Body [Dhammak äya Gotrabhu] and that person will become a person enlightened at the level of the Go…
…he mind can progress through various stages of enlightenment. The meditator first reaches the first Dhamma Body and becomes a Gotrabhu attainer, examining the Four Noble Truths through different bodies. Fur…
The Significance of the Triple Gem and Six Recollections
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The Significance of the Triple Gem and Six Recollections
… with the words "Itipi so bhagavā arahant sammāsambuddho..." 2. Recollection of the virtues of the Dhamma with the words "Suākkhāto bhagavā dhammo..." 3. Recollection of the virtues of the Sangha with the …
This text emphasizes the importance of recollecting the virtues of the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, along with mindfulness of the body and the cultivation of compassion and loving-kindne…
Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Awakening of the Earth
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Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Awakening of the Earth
Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta the whole of the Earth quaked and the waves of the ocean were whipped by strong…
The Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta marked a monumental moment in Buddhist history, wherein the Earth quaked and th…
The Tathāgata and the Cycle of Enlightenment
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The Tathāgata and the Cycle of Enlightenment
…m abhinandunti imasamiṅca pana veyyakaraṁsmiṁ bhāṇṇāme ayasmato Koṇḍhāṁnassa virajaṁ vitamalaṁ dhammacakkuṁ udapādi: "yaṁ kiñci samudayadhammam sabbantaṁ nirodhadhammanti". Pavattit ce pana bhagav…
… the teachings he shares. The text also references the moment the Buddha set in motion the Wheel of Dhamma at Isipatana, which signifies the beginning of his teachings on liberation and understanding of exi…
Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
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Understanding Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhism
Angelic Body 107, 122; defilements by attaining Dhammakaya 111 of 135 bemoaning, as suffering 47, 58, 71, anger 135, 136, 137 199; relationship to sorrow …
…e role of mindfulness and insight in overcoming unwholesome behaviors is emphasized. The concept of Dhammakaya as a path to spiritual attainment is explored, detailing its significance in meditation practic…
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
… (Buddhist festi- val marking the anniversary of val marking the anniversary of the teaching of the Dhamma- the teaching of the Dhamma- cakkavattana Sutta) cakkavattana Sutta) asaṅkhava (factor of 10 140, i…
This glossary provides definitions and explanations of essential Buddhist terms, including various realms, states of mind, and notable figures. Key concepts such as Anāgamī (non-returner), anatta (not
Meditation and the Sphere of Dhamma
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Meditation and the Sphere of Dhamma
… in place of the original one. This new sphere is known as the 'Pāṭhama-magga sphere' or 'sphere of Dhamma'. This sphere is the gateway or trailhead to the pathway to Nirvana. Imagining the object of medita…
This text outlines a meditation technique centered on visualizing a tiny star within the meditation object, promoting a perfect stillness of the mind. As the practitioner focuses on this 'Pāṭhama-magg
Techniques for Effective Meditation
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Techniques for Effective Meditation
…isualization of a bright object [āloka kaśina]. Once having meditated until attaining the sphere of Dhamma, one continues with meditation by passing through the refined human body (astral body), the angelic…
This text discusses key meditation techniques, emphasizing the importance of neutrality and visualization in practice. It advises against craving and worries during meditation, focusing instead on mai
Benefits of Meditation
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Benefits of Meditation
…e doesn't abandon the practice but cultivates meditation regularly, to the point that the sphere of Dhamma is attained, one should try to maintain that sphere at the centre of one's body for the remainder o…
…sic meditation can deepen happiness in life. By regularly practicing meditation and maintaining the Dhamma sphere, one can find refuge and happiness now and in the afterlife. Benefits include a calm mind, i…
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…ng no nook or cranny uncleaned. In hindsight, this was a portent loaded with meaning. The secret of Dhammakāya meditation that had been lost to the world for thousands of years, was going to be recovered. H…
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… more he studied and practised the meditation, the more he discovered the miraculous within and the Dhamma of Lord Buddha. Meditation in the shrine hall of Wat Boatbon became his daily routine for the last …
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In his thirteenth rains retreat, Candasaro took with him all the monks who had already attained Dhammakāya to Wat Songpinong where they were to stay during the rains, teaching Dhamma to monks and intere…
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…in itself to the monk’s teaching ability. On this occasion, Phra Kamol climbed up onto the pulpit (dhammaśāna). He picked up the palm-leaf scriptures that were to be the subject matter of his sermon. He ha…
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9 Ordinations & the International Scene "Dhamma is forthright. It can be seen and known only by the forthright" (Phramonkolthepmuni) Luang P…
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… rice-dealing, 19 Saiyud Peankertsuk, Nah, 67 Samanathamm-samathan, Phra Kru (Luong Phaw Lek)(Thira Dhammadha), 83 Samanathamm-samathan, Phra Kru (Sodh Candasaro), 65 samane ra, 147 samantha, 14, 147 Sandae…
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…in place of the original one. This new sphere is known as the ‘Pa.thama-magga sphere’ or ‘sphere of Dhamma’. This sphere is the gateway or trailhead to the pathway to Nirvana. Imaginng the object of meditat…
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