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The Date of Kanishka Era
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The Date of Kanishka Era
… in Indian history, especially in the early period of Mahāyāna Buddhism. However, there is no clear evidence or conclusion to determine the accurate date of this era. In this article, I have restudied this is…
…portance in linking various historical events in early Mahāyāna Buddhism. Despite the lack of clear evidence, a thorough investigation of newly discovered inscriptions, Chinese historical records, and relevan…
The Nature of Existence and Evidence
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The Nature of Existence and Evidence
…pa says this, it still appears to me that not one of those things exists. ' ' Have you any further evidence, Prince ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa.' ' What might that be like ? ' ' Take the case, Master Kas…
…lity to observe a soul departing the body through various forms of torment, ultimately revealing no evidence of the soul's existence. This dialogue encourages reflection on the nature of existence and the que…
Epigraphic and Scriptural Contributions to Buddhism
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Epigraphic and Scriptural Contributions to Buddhism
…emie der Wissenschaften. Strauch, Ingo. 2010. "More Missing Pieces of Early Pure Land Buddhism: New Evidence for Akṣobhya and Abhirati in an Early Mahayana Sutra from Gandhāra." _The Eastern Buddhist_ 41 (1):…
…his text discusses critical contributions to the study of Buddhism, particularly through epigraphic evidence and scriptural analysis. D.C. Sircar's work on Footprint Slab inscriptions from Nagarjunikonda shed…
Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) Overview
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Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) Overview
…roots of the Buddha’s teachings back to original manuscripts with the aim of finding true and clear evidence of early methods of the teaching and practice of Dhamma. The study and skill of genuine practice wi…
…tute (DIRI) is dedicated to tracing the origins of the Buddha's teachings, aiming to discover clear evidence of early Dhamma practices. Established by the 60th Dhammachai Education Foundation in Australia and…
Historical Significance of the Lan Na Palm-Leaf Manuscript
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Historical Significance of the Lan Na Palm-Leaf Manuscript
… recopied by monastic scribes.6 However, when the Lan Na manuscript is considered together with the evidence of the Phitsanulok inscription and the gold-plated manuscript from Wat Phra Chetupon, it can be see…
…due to its fragility, but it has been recited by devout Buddhists since the 16th century, alongside evidence from the Phitsanulok inscription and other sources. This research enhances understanding of the dha…
Questioning the Existence of a Spiritual Realm
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Questioning the Existence of a Spiritual Realm
…assapa says so, it still appears to me that not one of these things exists. ' 'Have you any further evidence, prince ?' . . . 'I have, Master Kassapa. ' 'As how ? ' 'Here it is, Master Kassapa. I have had fri…
…draws upon personal experiences with friends who lived virtuous lives yet faced mortality. He seeks evidence of rebirth in a divine realm, raising questions about morality and the consequences of one's action…
Contemplation on Existence and Rebirth
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Contemplation on Existence and Rebirth
…th other than of parents, nor fruit or result of deeds well or ill - done. ' ' Have you any further evidence, Prince ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa. ' ' What may that be like ? ' ' Take the case, Master Kassapa…
In this dialogue, the prince challenges Master Kassapa's views on existence, rebirth, and the consequences of actions. He presents a thought experiment involving a felon punished to demonstrate the ab
Study of Buddhist Texts and Sectarian Developments
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Study of Buddhist Texts and Sectarian Developments
…ntika and Sarvästivādīn.” Indian Historical Quarterly 16: 246-254. RADICH, Michael. 2012 “External Evidence Relating to Works Ascribed to Paramārtha, with a Focus on Traditional Chinese Catalogues.” Shintai-…
…tatistical Division of Buddhist sects contribute significant insights. Radich examines the external evidence related to the works attributed to Paramārtha with a lens on traditional Chinese catalogues while L…
Exploring Virgin Births and Parthenogenesis
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Exploring Virgin Births and Parthenogenesis
without sperm. With the findings of various scientific evidence regarding the reproduction of humans and animals in modern times, parthenogenesis or virgin birth i…
This text explores the concept of virgin births and parthenogenesis as it relates to both animals and humans. It discusses findings from modern science that align with ancient Vinaya commentary regard
Exploration of Rebirth and Justice
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Exploration of Rebirth and Justice
…, " but they have neither come themselves, nor dispatched a messenger. Now this, Master Kassapa, is evidence for me that there is neither another world, nor rebirth not by human parents, nor fruit or result o…
This 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 ex
Exploring the Next Life and Rebirth
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Exploring the Next Life and Rebirth
…t there is fruit and result of deeds well - done and ill - done? Let this exposition, chieftain, be evidence to you that these things exist. '
In this text, Master Kassapa discusses the transient pleasures of life and contrasts them with the inherent nature of human existence. Through dialogue, he illustrates the repulsive aspects of humanit
Understanding Life and Rebirth
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Understanding Life and Rebirth
…nt, supple, wieldy. When he is dead, he is weightier, stiffer, unwieldier. This, Master Kassapa, is evidence for me that there is neither another world, nor rebirth other than by human parentage, nor fruit no…
ในบทนี้ ผู้พูดเป็นนายกัสสปะได้อธิบายเกี่ยวกับชีวิตและความตาย โดยใช้การเปรียบเทียบกับลูกบอลเหล็กที่ร้อนและเย็น เพื่อชี้ให้เห็นว่าชีวิตและอารมณ์กระทำเป็นตัวชี้วัดถึงการมีอยู่ของโลกอื่นและผลของการกระทำทั
Garudhamma 8: Exploring Gender Issues in Buddhism
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Garudhamma 8: Exploring Gender Issues in Buddhism
… discuss last four of the eight garudhamma. The discussion of the eight garudhamma, considers the evidence that supports the idea that they are not authentic teachings of the Buddha, taking into considerati…
This paper examines the Buddhist perspective on gender issues, particularly the eight garudhamma, which have been contested in modern debates around gender equality. It investigates whether these teac
The Dhammakāya Verse: A Lan Na Thai Manuscript
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The Dhammakāya Verse: A Lan Na Thai Manuscript
…ma kāya from the Lan Na region of northern Thailand. This manuscript is undated, but archaeological evidence from Phitsanulok and a gold-plated inscription deposited in Wat Chetupon during the reign of Rama I…
…ailand's Lan Na region. Undated, it is believed to have been significant since the 16th century, as evidenced by archaeological findings. The Dhamma kāya verse is presented with detailed analysis and translat…
Exploration of Pāli Manuscripts in Laos
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Exploration of Pāli Manuscripts in Laos
…reted as “teachings” and kāya means a “collection” as well as “body.” She offers persuasive textual evidence to support her thesis that kāya means more than the teachings of the Buddha and can also refer to t…
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
Congratulatory Letter for Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Congratulatory Letter for Dhammachai International Research Institute
…aunching of the new Journal of the **Dhammachai International Research Institute** provides further evidence of this commitment to academic study and will provide a valuable vehicle for the dissemination of r…
The 60th Dhammachai Education Foundation of Australia and New Zealand has strengthened its commitment to studying the Buddhist tradition. The foundation established the Dhammachai International Resear
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 resul…
In this passage, Master Kassapa uses a simile to illustrate the complexity of existence and moral actions. He compares a man trapped in mire to the wider concepts of life, illustrating that actions, l
จักรึกสาแปลเดิมอัปลิมยำนนะ: จารึกอรรถกถากอภิวัฒน์ในประเทศไทย
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จักรึกสาแปลเดิมอัปลิมยำนนะ: จารึกอรรถกถากอภิวัฒน์ในประเทศไทย
…Abhidhamma Pitaka. This commentary was composed by Buddhaghosa in around 413 CE. This is the oldest evidence of a Buddhist relationship between Sri Lanka and Thailand. Keywords : Octagonal Pillar Inscription…
บทความนี้ศึกษาการอ่านและแปลจารึกเสาหมายเลขแปดเหลี่ยมจากจังหวัดชัยนาท ซึ่งเป็นจารึกจากอาณาจักรทวารวดี เขียนด้วยอักษรปัลลวะในช่วงศตวรรษที่ 6-7 ตามพื้นฐานของโบราณคดี เนื้อหาภายในจารึกเป็นภาษาพาลี โดยเฉพา
The Existence of the Soul in Dreams
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The Existence of the Soul in Dreams
…ssapa says so, it still appears to me that not one of those things exists. ' ' Have you any further evidence, Prince ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa.' ' As how ? ' ' Take the case, Master Kassapa, of men taking …
In a profound dialogue, Master Kassapa discusses the nature of the soul with a prince who doubts its existence. The prince questions why living beings cannot perceive souls entering or leaving. He pre
The Relationship between Jātaka Stories in Buddhist Scriptures and Bharhut Stupa Sculptures
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The Relationship between Jātaka Stories in Buddhist Scriptures and Bharhut Stupa Sculptures
The Relationship between Jātaka stories in Buddhist Scriptures and Those in Sculptures of Bharhut Stupa Pramaha Pongsak THANIO Abstract This paper presents a study on the relationship between Jātaka
…o the sculptures, dating back to the 2nd century B.C. Analyzing these sculptures and archaeological evidence provides valuable insights into the timeline of Buddhist scripture composition, offering a reliable…