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Experiences of Successful People
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Experiences of Successful People
…d they have the same doubts? Are they like this now? How did they get to where they are now?" Let's listen to their stories."
تقدم هذه النصوص لمحة عن مسارات النجاح التي اتبعها العديد من الأشخاص الذين واجهوا تحديات وصعوبات في مسيرتهم المهنية. تشجع القراء على الاستماع إلى قصص أولئك الذين استطاعوا التغلب على الشكوك والصعوبات لي
Meditation Centers in Italy and Norway
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Meditation Centers in Italy and Norway
意大利 Fondazione per la meditazione Via Montchiaro 73, 25016 Ghedi (BS). ITALY Tel. +39-30-903-2460 Mobile. +39-33-43358549 Wat Buddha Milano Via Dello Scrovallo 7, 21052 Busto Arsizio (VA), ITALY Tel.
This document provides a list of meditation centers in Italy, such as Fondazione per la meditazione in Ghedi, Wat Buddha in Milan…
Contact Information for Coordination Offices in Canada
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Contact Information for Coordination Offices in Canada
Neeti Kaovalai Chief of Staff General Manager Tel. (562) 695-0167 Cell. (626) 675-4369 Email: [email protected] 加拿大 Ottawa Co-ordination Office 354 Beckenridge Cres., Ottawa, Ontario K2W 1J4, Canada
…on offices located in Canada. It includes information for offices in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto, listing contacts such as Neeti Kaovalai, Patravai Sukantha, Gritsana Sujannont, and Ppipar Supmolphan al…
The Reality of the New Middle East
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The Reality of the New Middle East
…c situations, not new problems that require a rethinking of U.S. policy. We have left out from this list the problem of terrorism for several reasons, although it is as much part of the new Middle East as…
The new Middle East is defined by three country clusters: Iran–Iraq, Lebanon–Syria, and Palestine–Israel, intertwined with issues such as nuclear proliferation and sectarianism. The U.S. faces not jus
Reassessing U.S. Policy Toward Syria and Democracy in the Middle East
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Reassessing U.S. Policy Toward Syria and Democracy in the Middle East
…ncourage it to put some distance between itself and Iran. **The Issue of Democracy** We have not listed democracy among core U.S. interests in the Middle East because of the deep contradiction between …
This text discusses the need for a nuanced U.S. policy toward Syria, recognizing its limited ambitions while encouraging a shift away from its spoiler role in Lebanon and alignment with Iran. It furth
References to 'Dhammakāya' in the Pāli Canon
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References to 'Dhammakāya' in the Pāli Canon
…ce in the Aggiāṇā-sutta of the Dīgha-nikāya and three more times in Apadāna literature. They can be listed as follows: 1. Aggiāṇā-sutta: Dhammakāya as the Tathāgata’s Designation (D.III.84) 2. Paccakabudd…
In the Pāli Canon, the term 'dhammakāya' is found four times, significantly in the Aggiāṇā-sutta and Apadāna literature. It serves various roles including a designation for the Tathāgata and associati
Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
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Understanding the Concept of Dhammakāya in Buddhist Thought
…: ‘dhamma-bodied,’ ‘brahma-bodied,’ ‘(who) become dhamma,’ or ‘(who) become brahma.’21 The passage lists four words by which the Tathāgata may be denominated: ‘dhammakāya,’ ‘brahmakāya,’ ‘dhammadhuṭa,’ a…
In this passage, Vāsettha and Bhāradvāja discuss the unwavering confidence in the Tathāgata, stating that those deeply rooted in dhamma can claim to be heirs of dhamma. The term 'dhammakāya' and its i
Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
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Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
…canon are as follows: 1. Being possessed of four activities: a) association with a virtuous one, b) listening to his teaching, c) proper contemplation on the teaching heard, d) proper practice according t…
This text delves into the characteristics of a Stream-attainer, identified as a noble disciple who is reborn to a transcendental plane through the Buddha's teachings. Key qualities include association
Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
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Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
… - the realization or attainment of dhamma, and the consequent transformation of the person. Having listened to the teaching, having contemplated on it, and practised according to it, the person then atta…
…a, emphasizing four key activities that lead to the emergence of noble qualities. It highlights how listening to the Buddha's teachings can purify the mind and facilitate realization of the truths, while …
Understanding Dhammakāya: The Essence of Transcendental Dhamma
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Understanding Dhammakāya: The Essence of Transcendental Dhamma
…of English grammar. These designations may well be similar to the Buddha’s epithets that are simply listed together, while some epithets are adjectives (e.g. vijjācaraṇasampanno) and some are substantives…
This text discusses the concept of Arhatship and the definition of Dhammakāya in the context of Buddhist philosophy. It argues that the path should be seen as an essential totality, forming a 'body,'
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
…Buddhism from notable authors like Nalinaksha Dutt, Wilhelm Geiger, and Richard Gombrich. The works listed provide foundational knowledge and diverse perspectives essential for understanding the complexit…
Buddhist Manuscripts from Sipsong Panna Region
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Buddhist Manuscripts from Sipsong Panna Region
…to be non-canonical. A recent publication, The Complete Collection of Chinese Palm-Leaf Scriptures, lists more than 100 volumes of Theravada Buddhist manuscripts. These can be divided into five categories…
…. Research continues on the largely non-canonical Dai Buddhist literature, with recent publications listing over 100 Theravada Buddhist manuscripts divided into five categories, further enriching understa…
An Shigao's Contributions to Meditation Texts
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An Shigao's Contributions to Meditation Texts
…tation texts.14 It can be seen in the following chart (adapted from Nattier15 and based on Sengyu's lists of An Shigao's translation work) that while An Shigao translated both Hinayāna and Mahāyāna texts1…
Dao An (314-385 AD) highlighted the works of An Shigao, particularly those focused on meditation, including texts like the Anban shouyi jing and Chanxing faxiang jing. Many of these translations have
Thai Name Directory
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Thai Name Directory
Jane-Henry Dethrasavong Jiraphorn Härter Johann สมส่วน Leitl Jose, Benjamin, Jassica, Athairat Bonilla Ken-Narinthorn Lawrence Khammy-Mone Vongsampanh Ludwig Paulus Masao Kohei Watanabe Napalai Choto
…on of notable Thai names, showcasing a diverse range of individuals from different backgrounds. The list includes professionals and families, emphasizing cultural significance and identity within the Thai…
Abbreviations Used in Buddhist Texts
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Abbreviations Used in Buddhist Texts
ABBREVIATION A manuscript A B manuscript B BLSF British Library Sanskrit Fragments ChinD Chinese translation (Taisho vol. 12 No. 374 pp. 354-603) translated by Dharmaksemа Chi
This document provides a comprehensive list of abbreviations commonly used in Buddhist texts and manuscripts, detailing various editions and tr…
Pali Texts and Commentaries
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Pali Texts and Commentaries
VoIs.1-2, eds. Max Walleser and Hermann Kopp. London: Luzac&Company, Ltd, 1924-1930; Vols. 3-5, ed. Hermann Kopp. Oxford: The Pali Text Society, 1936-1957. Nettipakarana with Extracts from Dhammapāla
This document provides a detailed listing of significant Pali texts, their editions, and the editors involved in their publication. The Pa…
Sappurisadana Sutta: Gifts of a Person of Integrity
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Sappurisadana Sutta: Gifts of a Person of Integrity
…ch, with much wealth, with many possessions. And his children, wives, slaves, servants, and workers listen carefully to him, lend him their ears, and serve him with understanding hearts. 8 AN 5.148 PTS: …
The Sappurisadana Sutta describes five essential gifts that characterize a person of integrity. These gifts include giving with conviction, attentiveness, in an appropriate time, with empathy, and wit
The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
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The Voice of Abandoning: Velama Sutta
…lendid five strings of sensuality. And one's sons & daughters, slaves, servants, & workers will not listen to one, will not lend ear, will not make their minds attend for the sake of knowledge. Why is tha…
In the Velama Sutta, the Buddha emphasizes the importance of the quality of gifts over their material worth. Whether a gift is simple or elaborate, the intention behind it matters greatly. Gifts given
The Venture of Ahimsaing: Velama Sutta
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The Venture of Ahimsaing: Velama Sutta
… Venture of Ahimsaing 7. Velama Sutta And one's sons & daughters, slaves, servants, & workers will listen to one, will lend ear, will make their minds attend for the sake of knowledge. Why is that? Becau…
The Velama Sutta narrates the story of a brahman named Velama who performed immense acts of generosity, including giving away 84,000 gold trays, silver trays, and elephants decorated with gold. This i
Generosity of Offerings in the Pali Canon
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Generosity of Offerings in the Pali Canon
…48 This translation follows the Thai edition of the Pali Canon. The Burmese and Sri Lankan editions list four kinds of cloth - rather than just the three listed here - adding wool as the third of the four…
This text describes an extravagant offering of 84,000 milk cows with jute tethers and copper pails, maidens adorned with jewelry, luxurious couches, and an abundance of fine cloth. The descriptive ima