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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
the function of each particular transcendent dhamma.116 The totality of transcendental qualities constituting each transcendental state, which is identified earlier with dhammakāya, denotes a degree o
This text analyses the concept of dhammakāya, highlighting its connection to enlightenment and the associated happiness. It emphasizes the blameless nature of dhammakāya and notes Gotami's insights in
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
An Shigao, notable for his translations, played a key role in introducing meditation practices to Eastern Han China (25-220 CE). The prevalent form during this period was breathing meditation, particu
Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
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Understanding Key Buddhist Concepts: Nirodha, Jai Yen Yen, Kamma, and Kilesa
and how to get more of it. This is a vicious cycle. 3. Nirodha: The way to end suffering exists; we need to end the cycle of craving. 4. Magga: The way to do this? Through following the Eightfold Nobl
This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Nirodha, which emphasizes the need to end the cycle of craving to alleviate suffering. The term 'Jai Yen Yen' encourages a calm and refined
Exploring Tusitaburi in the Dhammapada
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Exploring Tusitaburi in the Dhammapada
"Tusitubori" is appeared only in 2 cases from 302 cases of Dhammapada. I believe the term "Tusitaburi" which means the 4th level of six deva-worlds of the Kāmadhātu is quite well known to those who ar
This text discusses the term 'Tusitaburi' found in the Dhammapada, reflecting on its role within the context of merit and rebirth. It highlights that, despite the presence of many Arahants during the
การใช้คำว่า "ฉัตร" ในพระพุทธศาสนา
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การใช้คำว่า "ฉัตร" ในพระพุทธศาสนา
คำว่า "ฉัตร" ในฉบับนี้พระพุทธศาสนาบางแห่ง The Term Laddh in Theravāda Buddhist Scriptures 41 The attitude of using the term latthi in Thai which was developed from laddhi in Pāli shows that the usage
บทความนี้นำเสนอการศึกษาเกี่ยวกับการใช้คำว่า latthi ในภาษาไทย ซึ่งแสดงให้เห็นว่าอิทธิพลจาก Pāli Texts โดยเฉพาะในความเห็นต่าง ๆ ในพระไตรปิฎก โดยเนื้อหานี้เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของการนำเสนอผลงานวิจัยในงานสัมมนาวิ
Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
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Understanding Kamma: The Interconnection of Actions and Consequences
A senior monk once discussed kamma: "The word kamma is a neutral word that does not imply good or bad since kamma means action. An action always carries a consequence. Why do we feel full? It is becau
This text delves into the concept of kamma, explaining it as a neutral term encompassing all forms of action that yield consequences. The author draws parallels between the law of physics and the Law
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
Meditation Techniques from An Shigao's Teachings
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Meditation Techniques from An Shigao's Teachings
breathing in, and count two at the end of breathing out. If you count any other number than two when it should be two, start counting over from one. If you count any other number than nine when it sho
This text delves into meditation practices from An Shigao’s works, particularly highlighting the Anban shouyi jing, a crucial scripture translated from Sanskrit. The sutra emphasizes mindfulness of br
The Practice of Neidan: Achieving Longevity and Immortality
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The Practice of Neidan: Achieving Longevity and Immortality
finding is a method of finding illumination by returning to the fundamental order of the cosmos65. This involves fully emptying out the contents of consciousness until a condition of union with the wa
The text discusses Neidan, a method for achieving union with the cosmos through deep meditation and consciousness emptying. It examines key concepts such as attaining the One, the empty Way, and the P
Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
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Glossary of Important Terms in Enlightenment
Glossary Arahant – Someone who has attained enlightenment (or no longer has defilement). This person is free from greed, delusion, ignorance and such things as that. Baap – The bad stuff that’s floa
This glossary provides definitions of essential terms in the context of enlightenment and mindfulness practices. It discusses concepts such as Arahant, individuals who have achieved enlightenment free
A Successful Marriage
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A Successful Marriage
A Successful Marriage 50 enough to get married just because two people love each other. Apart from love, one needs to consider other factors as well. As mentioned above, the couple should be equal to
A successful marriage is more than just love; it requires equality in faith, precepts, attitude, and belief. Couples often take time to understand each other before marriage, which can be seen as a te
Exploring Modern Family Dynamics
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Exploring Modern Family Dynamics
Part One Family Life state: In Diversity in America families, Zinn and Eitzen "Contemporary society generally views family as a haven from the world, supplying absolute fulfillment. The family is cons
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจโครงสร้างครอบครัวในปัจจุบันและบทบาทในสังคม มุ่งเน้นที่ความรัก การสนับสนุน และการเติมเต็มส่วนบุคคล ครอบครัวถูกมองว่าเป็นที่หลบภัยจากความท้าทายในชีวิตสมัยใหม่ และบทบาทดั้งเดิมของการปกป้อง
Addressing Family Issues for Child Development
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Addressing Family Issues for Child Development
Part Three: Problems Within the Family towards their happiness, spoiling our children neglects their important emotional and spiritual growth. Spoiled children usually end up more unhappy in the long-
Part three discusses the critical issues faced within families when children are spoiled, leading to unhappiness and self-destructive behaviors. It emphasizes the role of parents as teachers in guidin
Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
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Good Deeds and Their Outcomes
Part Five: Truth for the Family Chapter 22 Good Deeds and Their Outcomes Whenever someone is facing a situation that s/he considers unfair, s/he will start to think, "There is no such thing as good de
Part Five discusses how perceptions of fairness impact beliefs about good and bad deeds. Many feel that good deeds do not guarantee favorable outcomes while bad actions might yield rewards. This chapt
Hope and Willpower
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Hope and Willpower
Hope and Willpower teach him how to speak English. I offered to teach without any charges in exchange for meditation lessons. He kindly agreed. Last year, I encountered a big problem because my husban
In this heartfelt narrative, the author shares their experience of facing intense emotional turmoil when their partner decided to end a long-term relationship. The pain of losing both a partner and a
The Shared Responsibility of World Peace
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The Shared Responsibility of World Peace
organisation. We have come to believe that creating peace is not our duty but the domain of someone else who has power, holds a governing position, has budgets, and is somehow more organised than the
The text emphasizes that creating peace is not solely a duty for those in power or governance but a responsibility shared by everyone. It defines peace as a sense of happiness and wellbeing that can e
Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
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Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
tember 2007 Israeli bombing of what Israelis claim was a suspicious facility in Syria. But the issue of Israel’s nuclear weapons is perennially off the table. The United States, along with most other
This text discusses the complex dynamics of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Israel's alleged nuclear capabilities and Iran's nuclear program. It highlights the risks
U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Fostering Stability and Addressing Security Challenges
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U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Fostering Stability and Addressing Security Challenges
policy in Iraq and of the Palestinian–Israeli peace process. The United States needs to recognize that terrorism is not the result of blind hatred of Western civilization, as the Bush administration i
This text argues that U.S. policies in the Middle East must shift to address underlying political issues to effectively curb terrorism and ensure oil flow. It outlines critical tasks for U.S. engageme
Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
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Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
While an engagement approach should eventually be comprehensive, the United States should focus initially on Iraq, because the United States and Iran share an interest in retaining Iraq’s territorial
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
Mahāyāna Buddhism: Reasons for Diversity in the Buddha’s Teachings
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Mahāyāna Buddhism: Reasons for Diversity in the Buddha’s Teachings
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