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Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
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Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
To be sure, engagement offers no guarantees of success. It is the Iranian government that ultimately must make a strategic decision to change its own policies. The best thing Washington can do is main
This text discusses the necessity for strategic dialogue between the U.S. and Iran, emphasizing the importance of Iran's willingness to modify its policies. It asserts that the U.S. should provide Ira
The Fearless Brahmana and the Art of Letting Go
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The Fearless Brahmana and the Art of Letting Go
The monks asked him, "Friend Uggasen, had you no fear as you descended from that pole sixty cubits in height ?" Uggasen replied, "Friends, I have no fear." The monks said to the Teacher, "Reverend sir
In this passage, Uggasen demonstrates a profound state of fearlessness, attributed to having severed all attachments. The monks question his claim, but the Teacher explains that true freedom from fear
The Benefits of Chanting
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The Benefits of Chanting
The Benefits of Chanting 1. Clarity of mind and mental focus while chanting 2. Promotion of a spirit of unity among those chanting 3. Helping to preserve tradition and to promote community spirit 4. H
Chanting offers numerous benefits including enhancing mental clarity and focus, fostering unity, and preserving the teachings of Lord Buddha. It can improve self-confidence and even aid in speech issu
The Joy of Meditation
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The Joy of Meditation
sleep with happiness, wake with happiness, and go about our daily duties with happiness. This aspect alone is enough of a reason for someone to meditate. Happiness derived from a mind that is peacefu
Meditation promotes lasting happiness derived from a peaceful mind, enabling individuals to face life's challenges unscathed. It helps purify mental impurities, enhances cognitive faculties, and unloc
Exploration of Pāli Manuscripts in Laos
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Exploration of Pāli Manuscripts in Laos
The journal begins with Anatole-Roger Peltier's article on his investigations of a wooden chest containing palm-leaf manuscripts that were recently discovered in a cave in the Khammouan province of La
This journal features an article by Anatole-Roger Peltier on a wooden chest containing palm-leaf manuscripts found in Laos. The texts, dated to the sixteenth century, reveal their roots in the Pāli ca
Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
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Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
**43** This is, perhaps, as Eliade observes, ‘for the Buddha, one can be ‘saved’ only by attaining nirvāṇa - that is, by going beyond the plane of profane human experience and re-establishing the plan
Eliade suggests that for the Buddha, salvation comes through attaining nirvāṇa, transcending the mundane aspects of human life and entering an unconditioned state. This transformation entails a metaph
The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
refer to something which 'transforms' the person into noble states, so that itself is comparable to the creator. At the same time, it must refer also to the shared or same kind of qualities or essence
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 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 transformer and defilement eradicator. It explores how the realizatio
The Essence of Dhamma-Milk in Spiritual Growth
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The Essence of Dhamma-Milk in Spiritual Growth
related also to the happiness arisen from the realisation of truths, as mentioned in the previous verse. In verse 33, Gotami is said to have been fed on the ‘dhamma-milk.’105 Because it is fed to her
The concept of dhamma-milk represents spiritual nourishment derived from the Buddha's teachings, leading to inner peace and realization of truths. Gotami's declaration signifies the transition from ph
How to Meditate
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How to Meditate
HOW TO MEDITATE How to Meditate Meditation is a state of ease, inner peace and happiness that we can bring into being, ourselves. It is a practice recommended by Buddhism for happiness, non-recklessn
การทำสมาธิเป็นวิธีการเก็บเกี่ยวความสงบและความสุขภายใน ที่สามารถทำได้ทุกคนโดยใช้เทคนิคจากพระมงคลเทพมุนี ซึ่งการเริ่มต้นทำสมาธิรวมถึงการตั้งจิตอุทิศตนให้กับพระรัตนตรัย และสะสมความดีเพื่อสร้างคุณธรรม ก่อ
The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
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The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
the Raja inquired why a person might ordain, the response he was given, was as follows. When confronted with one or all of the following four circumstances, a person usually seeks refuge in the monkho
In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek re
Meditation Benefits
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Meditation Benefits
86 MEDITATION BENEFITS MEDIATION BENEFITS Meditation has been linked to a variety of health benefits. A review of scientific studies identified favorable outcomes of meditation which include: relaxa
Meditation is associated with various health benefits such as relaxation, concentration, and increased awareness. Scientific studies reveal its positive impact on metabolism, heart rate, and brain act
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.
This paper examines An Shigao's role in introducing the Indian mindfulness breathing meditation technique, ānāpānasmṛti, into Eastern Han China. The phrase「息中具有四大。 而心在中」suggests that the mind should f
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
In this text, Prince questions Master Kassapa about the existence of another world and the nature of existence beyond death. The discussion revolves around the moral behavior of Wanderers and Brahmins
The Heart of Dhammakaya Meditation
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The Heart of Dhammakaya Meditation
Oslo: Hermes Pub. Jayamanggalo, Phra Maha Sermchai. 1997. The Heart of Dhammakaya Meditation. 2nd ed. Bangkok: Dhammakaya Buddhist Meditation Foundation. Jherora. 2013. ทางสายกลาง (ตอนที่ 2) [cited 15
The text discusses the essence of Dhammakaya meditation, emphasizing its relevance in achieving mindfulness and spiritual growth. The content encompasses various scholarly works and references related
หลักฐานธรรมาภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโธภาณ 1 ฉบับวิชาการ
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หลักฐานธรรมาภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโธภาณ 1 ฉบับวิชาการ
หลักฐานธรรมาภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโธภาณ 1 ฉบับวิชาการ Order (Catusparisat­sûtra). Vol. 1, Religious Texts Translation Series NISABA. Leiden: E.J. Brill. Kohn, Livia, and Michael LaFargue. 1998. Lao-tzu and
หลักฐานธรรมาภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโธภาณ 1 ฉบับวิชาการ มีการสำรวจแนวคิดและการปฏิบัติทางศาสนาที่ได้จากคัมภีร์ ซึ่งรวบรวมความรู้และการแปลจากแหล่งข้อมูลที่หลากหลาย เช่น คัมภีร์ทางพระพุทธศาสนาและการศึกษาเชิงวิชา
ธรรมภายในและคัมภีร์พระพุทธศาสนา
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ธรรมภายในและคัมภีร์พระพุทธศาสนา
เรื่องเดียวกัน หน้า 264 เรื่องเดียวกัน หน้า 284 เรียบเรียงจากงานวิจัยของ ดร.ชลลลธ์ สุวรรณรางกูล (2556) "ธรรมภายในมีร่วมรินราน สูตร คัมภีร์ต้นฉบับพระพุทธศาสนาคำตัน". อามา (Agama: 阿含經) กล่าวให้คำว่า "นิ
เนื้อหานี้เกี่ยวกับการศึกษาเรื่องธรรมภายในตามงานวิจัยของ ดร.ชลลลธ์ สุวรรณรางกูล โดยมีการกล่าวถึงคัมภีร์พระพุทธศาสนาหลายเล่ม เช่น อามา, มัชฌมขณะ, กุฎุรกกามะ และ สังยุตตคาถา รวมถึงการวิเคราะห์ความเชื่อม
The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
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The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
When we are young, our mind is simple, innocent and relatively pure. A young mind has not yet been exposed to many mental contaminants. It is easier for the mind of a child to reach a calm and tranqui
When we are young, our minds are simple and innocent, making meditation easier. However, as we grow, life's burdens create stress and unrest. Mental impurities like greed and anger cloud our minds. Me
The Early Years of the Buddha
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The Early Years of the Buddha
www.dharmmakaya.or.th THE BUDDHA'S LIFE The Early Years The Buddha was born in 566 B.C. as Prince Siddhattha Gotama, the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya Dewi in the kingdom of the Sakyans,
The Buddha, born as Prince Siddhattha Gotama in 566 B.C., was the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya in the Sakyans kingdom of North India. Predicted to become either a world leader or a Buddh
The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
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The Journey of Candasaro Bhikkhu: A Monk's Path to Enlightenment
He pondered about what he should do with his life, and came to the conclusion that there was nothing more worthwhile for him to do than pursuing a life of purity by becoming a monk. He made the resolu
Sodh, later known as Candasaro Bhikkhu, decided to pursue a life of purity by ordaining as a monk at the age of 22. He practiced meditation relentlessly and sought the guidance of esteemed teachers ac