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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
…pen your understanding of Buddhist philosophy and teachings on enlightenment. Visit dmc.tv for more insights.
Interpretations of Dhammakāya in Pali Commentaries
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Interpretations of Dhammakāya in Pali Commentaries
In addition to the above two commentators, Upasena and Buddhadatta141 are also Pali commentators who lived around the same times.142 Upasena agrees with Buddhagōsha in regard to his interpretations of
…attributes. The distinctions between dhamma-body and physical body are also elaborated. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
Bibliography of Buddhist Studies
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Bibliography of Buddhist Studies
Bibliography Dutt, Nalinaksha. Mahayana Buddhism. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1978. Geiger, Wilhelm. “Dhamma and Brahman.” Zeitschrift flour buddhismus (1921): 73-83. Gombrich, Richard. “The Buddha’s
This bibliography encompasses significant scholarly works in Buddhist studies, offering insights into various aspects such as the early Buddhist philosophy, the concept of Dharmakāya, and teachin…
Exploration of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Exploration of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
literature.9 It is notable that the Agama Sutras (阿含经) discovered in the Xishuangbanna region are incomplete. For example, the Hinayana Agama should have contained the Khuddaka Patha (小品), Dharma-phra
… showcasing the vitality of these manuscripts in the region's Buddhist practices. For more detailed insights and findings, visit dmc.tv.
Buddhist Manuscript Formats in Dai Region
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Buddhist Manuscript Formats in Dai Region
Volume 98 Khuddaka-nikāya (小阿含经) and Volume 99 Majjhima-nikāya (中阿含经) are all in 5-line to 6-line format manuscripts; Volume 100 Digha-nikāya (长阿含经) is in 4-line to 5-line-format. The jäṭaka Wexiandal
… essential phonetic elements for accurately representing the Dai language in scripture. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding the Pāli Verses and Buddhist Doctrine
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Understanding the Pāli Verses and Buddhist Doctrine
The Text The first nine leaves are inscribed with Pāli verses and a commentary in Tai Yuan.4 The final leaf of the manuscript is an addendum, inscribed with a stanza of the Dvatiṃsa-mahāpuruśa-lakkhaṇ
…ose interested in Buddhist studies, specifically the intricate symbolism of the Buddha's form. More insights into the Buddhist manuscript languages of northern Thailand can be found at dmc.tv.
Historical Significance of the Lan Na Palm-Leaf Manuscript
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Historical Significance of the Lan Na Palm-Leaf Manuscript
Bangkok period. The Lan Na palm-leaf manuscript itself cannot provide an accurate date for the composition of the verse because palm-leaf manuscripts are fragile, and rarely survive more than a centur
…āya verse and its meditation practices, beneficial for both scholars and practitioners. For further insights into palm-leaf manuscripts in Tai regions, publications such as those by Volker Grabowsky are reco…
The Sublime Attributes of the Lord
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The Sublime Attributes of the Lord
Sabbāñutāläñā pävarasiãm] is the sublime head of the Lord. Nibbāna­rammaña pavarasitakesaṃ: the wisdom that recognizes Nibbāna as the object of consciousness is the sublime hair of the Lord. Catuttajj
…sical attributes of the Lord, such as hair, eyebrows, and ears, illustrating the profound spiritual insights associated with them. The attributes represent significant milestones in the path to enlightenment…
An Shigao and Early Chinese Meditation Techniques
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An Shigao and Early Chinese Meditation Techniques
An Shigao and Early Chinese Meditation Techniques¹ Phra Kiattisak Kittipanyo² (University of Otago) An Shigao安世高 (147~168 CE) played an important role in the early transmission of Buddhism into China
… highlighting the importance of his teachings in the context of Chinese Buddhism. For more detailed insights into his life and practices, please visit dmc.tv.
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
… not clear in this text, teachings from Chinese Daoism and from Thai Theravada Buddhism can provide insight into the ānāpānasmṛti meditation techniques that An Shigao introduced into China during the Eastern…
…dharma and meditation sutras solidified his significance in the Buddhist community during this era. Insights into meditation techniques may also be drawn from Chinese Daoism and Thai Theravada Buddhism. This…
Buddhist Sutras Compilation
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Buddhist Sutras Compilation
T32 Si di jing 四譯經 Madhyama Āgama19 T36 Benxiong yizhi jing 本相獻曆經 /20 T48 Shifa fejiajing 是法非法經 /21 T57 Lou fenbu jing 漏分布經 /20 T98 Pufa yi jing 普法義經 /22 T112 Ba zhendaojing 八正道經 /23 T150a
…plore core principles of Buddhism. These scriptures serve as guideposts for practitioners, offering insight into the Dharma, ethical conduct, and meditation practices necessary for the path to enlightenment.…
Meditation Practices Introduced by An Shigao in Eastern Han China
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Meditation Practices Introduced by An Shigao in Eastern Han China
What kind of meditation did An Shigao introduce into Eastern Han China? An Shigao and other Central Asian translators were welcomed into Eastern Han China (25-220 CE), by the cultured elites who were
…but also signifies the cross-cultural exchange of ideas between Central Asia and China. For further insights into these practices, visit dmc.tv.
Exploring the Center of the Body in Meditation
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Exploring the Center of the Body in Meditation
Thus, the phrase 『息中具有四大。心在中』 can be interpreted as: "the mind should be located at the centre of the body while breathing (in and out)." The precise position of the centre of the body where the mind
… of the dantian or cinnabar field in Daoism as another identification of the body's center. Further insights from historical texts and figures in Thai Buddhism and Daoism highlight their significance in medi…
Eastern Han Buddhist Meditation and Daoism
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Eastern Han Buddhist Meditation and Daoism
Eastern Han Buddhist meditation and Daoism By the middle of the first century CE, a Buddhist community was already in existence in China, and growing. The arrival of translators from Central Asia and
…the foreign teachings more relatable during this transformative time for Chinese spirituality. More insights can be found at dmc.tv.
Daoist Meditation in the Eastern Han Period
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Daoist Meditation in the Eastern Han Period
…eathing,” tunai 吐納, or “expelling the old breath and drawing the new,” zhiguan 止觀, or “calmness and insight,” zuochan 坐禪, or “sitting meditation,” neidan 内丹, or “the inner alchemy.”63 According to Daoism, th…
In the Eastern Han period around 148 CE, Daoist meditation practices already existed, with references found in ancient texts like the Tao Te Ching. Practitioners sought immortality through various tec
Buddhist Texts and Historical Studies
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Buddhist Texts and Historical Studies
The SAT Daizōkyō Text Database Committee. “出三藏記集 (No. 2145 (僧祐提)) in Vol. 55.” Taishō Shinshū Daizōkyō (大正新修大藏經), March 17, 1998. http://21dzk.l.u-tokyo.ac.jp/SAT/ddb-sat2.php?mode=detail&useid=2145,_
…nificant Buddhist texts and studies, such as the Mahāyāna Buddhism foundations by Paul Williams and insights into early Chinese Buddhism by Erik Zürcher. Scholarly works discuss the nuances of Buddhist trans…
Understanding Your Foundations and Spiritual Growth
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Understanding Your Foundations and Spiritual Growth
7 This is very important because it is the place where you were born. If you go to different foundations, start from foundation 7 to 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and then go to the new one. If you do not, you wil
…alth and spirit, with references to emotional states and personal development initiatives. For more insights, please visit dmc.tv.
Buddhist Symbolism and Art
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Buddhist Symbolism and Art
Some of the visible text in the images includes: - "OM" (partially visible on a cloth on the table in the first image) - "Buddhist" (partly visible on the cloth in the first image) - A television scr
…re the essence of Buddhist spirituality, reflecting deep meaning and cultural richness. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
Ceremonial Gatherings in Monastic Life
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Ceremonial Gatherings in Monastic Life
- The first image shows young monks dressed in orange robes, walking in a line, some holding fans or parasols. - The second image depicts a group of women, most with their hands in a prayer gesture, s
…abric of the community, emphasizing the values of respect, devotion, and communal harmony. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Understanding Reproductive Kamma
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Understanding Reproductive Kamma
Kamma causes reproductive act, a final phase of life before departing this present world or a final idea or mind that is attached to is called reproductive kamma. If one has an idea on merits when on
…ings of the Buddha emphasize the importance of a virtuous mindset for a favorable rebirth. For more insights on these teachings, visit dmc.tv.