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The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
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The Buddha's Path to Enlightenment and Influence
Even the Lord Buddha, once enlightened, did not immediately return to Kapilavattthu City to give a Dhamma talk to his father. He realized that if he had done that, his father would not have listened.
…ying homage to him. The story teaches that children must embody wholesomeness and respectability to influence their parents positively, especially in overcoming challenges like addiction.
Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
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Achieving Quality Results Through Focus and Effort
… our full effort, and stay within our limitations, there are still two outside conditions which can influence the outcome. They are: 1. Timing If we plant a banana seedling today, can we expect to eat the ba…
The content discusses the importance of wholeheartedly pursuing objectives without shortcuts to ensure high-quality results. Using the analogy of washing clothes, it emphasizes the need for thoroughne
Understanding the Fruitful Elderly: A Guide to Altruism and Wisdom
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Understanding the Fruitful Elderly: A Guide to Altruism and Wisdom
The second type of elderly person is called “A Fruitful Person,” a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout their lives, these elderly people have diligently earned their livelihood, and are well prepar
…y embodying these principles, 'Fruitful Persons' create a supportive family dynamic and continue to influence generations positively. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
The Importance of Cleanliness in Temples
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The Importance of Cleanliness in Temples
… comfortable for meditation, for walks, and even for naps), there is a strong chance that this will influence people to make an offer to the abbot, “Luang Phaw, would you like to construct a new building? Even…
ความสะอาดเป็นคุณสมบัติที่ดึงดูดสำคัญที่สุดของวัด เมื่อผู้เข้าชมมาถึงวัดแห่งแรกที่พวกเขาสงสัยคือห้องน้ำ ดังนั้นการรักษาสถานที่ให้สะอาดจึงเป็นสิ่งสำคัญมาก การดูแลความสะอาดส่งผลต่อความสนใจของผู้บริจาคมาก
Iraq's Complex Reality: The Interwoven Challenges of State Failure and External Influences
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Iraq's Complex Reality: The Interwoven Challenges of State Failure and External Influences
albeit it is still inappropriate to talk about an axis. Iraq's problems, and possible solutions, are so closely intertwined with Iran that it is no longer possible to discuss solutions for Iraq withou
Iraq's current situation as a failed state is deeply intertwined with Iran's influence. The U.S. invasion has led to a power struggle, making it impossible for Iraq to function effective…
The Political Landscape of Iraq and Iran Post-Saddam
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The Political Landscape of Iraq and Iran Post-Saddam
…ional player than ever before, controlled by a more radical administration and anxious to exert its influence in a way it was never able to do when Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq. The costly 1980–88 war between Ira…
This text examines the complex realities of Iraq's political environment following the fall of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent rise of Iran as a powerful regional entity. It highlights the challenge
The Complex Dynamics of Lebanese Politics and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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The Complex Dynamics of Lebanese Politics and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
…tration with a major challenge. By confronting Syria in Lebanon, the United States has weakened its influence but not eliminated it. It has not altered the underlying reality of confessional politics in Lebano…
This text discusses the political dynamics in Lebanon following the Cedar Revolution, highlighting the division between the anti-Syrian March 14 coalition and the pro-Syrian March 8 forces. It outline
The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
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The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
…ble message to regimes that seek or possess weapons of mass destruction. Those weapons do not bring influence or prestige. They bring isolation and CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE
The text discusses Iran's unwavering commitment to its nuclear program, spurred by various factors, including U.S. sanctions, the Iraq war, and surging oil prices. Despite hints of military action fro
Realties of the New Middle East
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Realties of the New Middle East
REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 21 otherwise unwelcome consequences..... And another message should be equally clear: leaders who abandon the pursuit of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, and
…n, the political landscape remains largely authoritarian with limited progress. Independent of U.S. influence, countries are increasingly motivated by security concerns amid a rising nuclear threat from Iran.
The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
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The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
Rice gave a more detailed explanation of the American approach to democratic reform in a speech in Cairo in June 2005. In January 2006, the United States went further: it canceled a meeting planned to
…d the ongoing crisis in secular political frameworks across the region, contrasting with the rising influence of better-organized Islamist groups.
Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
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Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
…way implies appeasement, nor does it preclude efforts to warn other countries or of contain Iranian influence and policies that are problematic. It must be made clear to Tehran that a hard-line approach will o…
This text discusses the necessity of the U.S. focusing on Iraq to facilitate a U.S.-Iranian dialogue, aiming to retain Iraq's territorial integrity and mitigate civil conflict. It emphasizes the chall
Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
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Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
…as failed—but from an inventory of the political players, their goals, and their relative power and influence as they are, not as we wish they were. This inventory would have to include all political players, …
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
Exploring Ancient Thai Meditation Manuscripts and Their Influence
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Exploring Ancient Thai Meditation Manuscripts and Their Influence
of the original content of the palm-leaf manuscript is provided along with a translation into modern Thai and English. It consists of a correlation of body parts with the sublime attributes of the enl
…s the subtle body ('Nāng Cittakumārī') and the 'dhamma sphere'. The article also covers An Shigao's influence in early Chinese Buddhism, particularly his use of Daoist concepts in meditation. By concentrating …
Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
[Right concentration, again, becomes the basis of right views, right aspirations, and other steps of the noble eightfold path, which is now experienced on a higher level, and this spiral-like progress
…o spiritual growth in Buddhism, crucial for understanding the path toward enlightenment without the influence of worldly distractions.
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
…th to enlightenment. Each path to Nibbāna comprises various constituent qualities that collectively influence the elimination of defilements. The text illustrates a spectrum of understanding the four noble tru…
Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
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Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
…he traditional culture of China itself; and it quickly became a part of Chinese culture. Today, the influence of Buddhism can be seen in politics (for example, Buddhist participation in China’s political consu…
This article delves into the rich tapestry of Buddhist culture in China, specifically focusing on the Theravāda Buddhism of the Dai people in Sipsong Panna, Yunnan Province. Buddhism's introduction to
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
…i Canon texts, Theravāda Buddhist literature based on Jatakas, and secular literature with Buddhist influence. The Dai Pāli Tripiṭaka includes five copies of the Agama Sutras and the Visuddhimagga. The second …
Preserving Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Southwestern China
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Preserving Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Southwestern China
Conclusion Numerous palm-leaf and sa-paper manuscripts exist in the Dai regions in Southwestern China. These Buddhist manuscripts, copied and inscribed in Pāli and the Dai language using traditional
…China, palm-leaf and sa-paper manuscripts are crucial for studying ancient Buddhism, showcasing the influence of Theravāda Buddhism. The recent collection efforts by the local government aim to revive research…
The Practice of Ānāpānasmṛti: Breath Meditation in Early Buddhism
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The Practice of Ānāpānasmṛti: Breath Meditation in Early Buddhism
describing the practice of the four smrtyṣhānas associated with the breath (ānāpānasmṛti), and resulting the attainment of the three vimoksamukhās.42 An Shigao’s translation of the Ānāpānasmṛti Sūtra
…ditation focused on breath. It highlights An Shigao’s translation of the Ānāpānasmṛti Sūtra and its influence on later monks such as Dao An. The breath meditation technique described in the Anban shouyi jing e…
Understanding the Dantian and Its Location
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Understanding the Dantian and Its Location
…y An Shigao and the Daoists. Further research is needed, but there is some evidence that Daoism was influenced by Buddhism during this period, something that I will explore in the next section of this paper. …
…d Daoist practices. This illustration points to the need for further exploration into the potential influence Buddhism had on Daoism during this historical period. The study includes various anatomical focal p…