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Reference Table of Pali Terms
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Reference Table of Pali Terms
Appendix D: Reference Table of Pali Terms The following table is not intended to be an exhaustive Pali-English dictionary: it contains only terms found in this book. Where an equiv­alent English term
The reference table provides a selection of Pali terms related to Buddhist philosophy, arranged alphabetically for ease of use. Each term is accompanied by English translations and necessary clarifica
Implications of Dhamma and Brahma in Buddhist Teachings
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Implications of Dhamma and Brahma in Buddhist Teachings
While a conclusion is proposed here to some extent, it may be useful to examine further implications from the parallel usage of the term 'dhamma' and 'brahma' elsewhere, for it may add further underst
เนื้อหานี้สำรวจการใช้คำว่า 'ดัมมะ' และ 'บราเหมะ' ในวรรณกรรมพุทธศาสนา และการตีความความหมายที่เชื่อมโยงกันของทั้งสองคำ เป็นการศึกษาความสำคัญของการใช้คำที่ขนานกัน ซึ่งสะท้อนถึงสถานะความบริสุทธิ์สูงสุดที่
Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
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Understanding Key Thai Terms in Buddhism
Klong: a Thai word for canal Luang Por: a Thai word which means Venerable Father, an informal way of addressing a senior monk. Luang Pu: a Thai word which means Venerable Grandfather, an informal wa
This text provides insight into important Thai terms associated with Buddhism. Terms such as 'Klong' refer to canals, while 'Luang Por' and 'Luang Pu' are respectful titles for monks, particularly in
The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
On the whole, it appears that the terms dhamma and brahma constituting four designations of the Tathāgāta are used in the sense of the ‘highest.’ It is most likely that they refer to Nibbāna. This i
This study examines the terms dhamma and brahma, suggesting that they refer to the highest aspect of Tathāgāta, likely Nibbāna. The term dhamma denotes transcendental realities, transcending the realm
Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
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Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
Functionally, however, both terms seem to imply a different relationship between individual members and the ‘totality’ of the whole ‘body’ or ‘collection.’ As a ‘body,’ the ‘totality’ of the whole org
This text analyzes the distinctions between the terms 'body' and 'collection' within the framework of Dhamma, particularly focusing on functional dependence. It argues that while a 'body' maintains es
Understanding the Terms Kevala and Dhammakāya in Buddhist Texts
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Understanding the Terms Kevala and Dhammakāya in Buddhist Texts
Generally, the term ‘kevala’ is translated either as ‘only’ or ‘entirely.’ It is observed that, whenever the term appears together with another word that conveys the meaning of ‘emanating,’ ‘illuminat
This text explores the interpretation of key Buddhist terms such as 'kevala', which denotes 'only' or 'entirely', particularly in contexts associated with illumination. The term 'dhammakāya', often li
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
By the first century CE, Buddhism had begun to take root in China, with translators arriving from Central Asia and India to convert texts into Chinese. They initially faced challenges in accurately co
Buddhist Terminology and Concepts
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Buddhist Terminology and Concepts
Speech at the transcendental level) see sense consciousness) manussasampatti (see worldly wealth) Mara q.v. (P. devil, demon) maggañāṇa (see knowledge of the path out of defilements) maraṇa (see dying
This text delves into essential Buddhist terms and their meanings. It covers concepts such as Mara (the demon), Mettā (loving-kindness), and the significance of terms like 'maraṇa' (dying) and 'mutti'
พระพุทธศาสนาในเอเชีย
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พระพุทธศาสนาในเอเชีย
บทที่ 5 พระพุทธศาสนาในเอเชีย 5.1 ภาพรวมพระพุทธศาสนาในเอเชีย ทวีปเอเชียเป็นถิ่นกำเนิดของศาสนาใหญ่ทุกศาสนา ไม่ว่าจะเป็นศาสนาพุทธ คริสต์ อิสลาม และฮินดู ปัจจุบันศาสนาคริสต์มีศาสนิกมากที่สุดคือ 2,100,000,
บทที่ 5 นี้นำเสนอภาพรวมของพระพุทธศาสนาในเอเชีย โดยเน้นถึงความสำคัญของศาสนาพุทธเปรียบเทียบกับศาสนาอื่น ๆ และการกระจายตัวของพุทธศาสนิกชนในแต่ละประเทศทั่วทวีปเอเชีย เช่น ประเทศไทยที่มีประชากรนับถือพระพุท
The Importance of Family Dinners
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The Importance of Family Dinners
In a large family, members who do not eat dinner together have even more disagreements. Take for an example, if one day a mother cooks a very delicious meal that everyone enjoys, everyone will eat mor
In a large family, not eating dinner together leads to disagreements and emotional issues. Children who eat late may feel neglected, while those who help out end up with leftovers. This breeds jealous
Tsunami Tidal Wave Disaster and Memorial Services
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Tsunami Tidal Wave Disaster and Memorial Services
Tsunami 11 What is a Tsunami? And How could it happen? 13 The aftermath of the Tsunami Tidal Wave Disaster in Thailand 17 Spirit of grassroots support from the Kalyanamitna movement 21 The main proble
This text explores the tsunami disaster that affected Thailand, detailing the community's grassroots support through the Kalyanamitna movement. It covers memorial services held for the victims, highli
The Impact of Family Dining Dynamics
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The Impact of Family Dining Dynamics
In a large family, members who do not eat dinner together have even more disagreements. Take for an example, if one day a mother cooks a very delicious meal that everyone enjoys, everyone will eat mor
In large families, not dining together often leads to increased disagreements. For instance, if a mother prepares a delicious meal, those eating together may only face minor food shortages. However, s
Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
There has been no successful democratic revolution in any Middle Eastern country. Instead, the democratic openings advocated and supported by the United States have either led to sectarian division or
This text discusses the lack of successful democratic revolutions in the Middle East, largely due to U.S. policies that have often led to sectarian division and the empowerment of Islamist groups. It
Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
security was completely overshadowed by belligerent White House statements that U.S. policy toward Iran would remain unchanged, raising the specter of war. Although analysts agreed that the NIE’s conc
The U.S. faces significant challenges in the Middle East with three clusters of countries: Iran-Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The ongoing tensions with Iran, alongside U.S
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
port they enjoyed, gave names to the rival groupings: the March14 anti-Syrian forces and the March 8 pro-Syrian forces. The March 14 demonstrations, which in the U.S. narrative became the Cedar Revolu
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 Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
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The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
The weakness of the secular opposition is not entirely of its own making. Arab authoritarian and semi-authoritarian regimes—many of which have been ruling their societies in the name of secular ideolo
In Arab societies, secular opposition has struggled against longstanding authoritarian regimes that repress liberal ideologies, while conservative social attitudes limit their political expression. A
Understanding Dhammakaya Knowledge
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Understanding Dhammakaya Knowledge
The Dhammakaya Knowledge is taught by the Buddha to constitute the transcendental, blissful, eternal, and pure Self of the Buddha. Dhammakaya doctrines can be found in the scriptures of all major Budd
Dhammakaya Knowledge is a profound teaching from the Buddha that emphasizes the transcendental, blissful, and pure nature of self. This concept is integral to all major Buddhist schools, including The
Overcoming the Five Hindrances in Meditation
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Overcoming the Five Hindrances in Meditation
The Five Hindrances are major obstacles that impede meditation. It is the darkness that obscures our mind like dark clouds obscuring the shining sun causing the sun not to be seen. Our mind is obscure
The Five Hindrances are major obstacles to meditation, obscuring our inner brightness and clarity. These hindrances can be overcome by stabilizing the mind and returning its focus to the center of the
กิจกรรมฝึกสอนวิปัสสนาและธรรมะ
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กิจกรรมฝึกสอนวิปัสสนาและธรรมะ
THICS & MEDITATION TRAINING ACTIVITIES Meditation instruction for all-comers is given every Sunday to a congregation of approximately 10,000 people in Sapha Dhammakaya Hall. On Sunday afternoons, a s
ฝ่ายการสอนวิปัสสนาจัดกิจกรรมทุกวันอาทิตย์ที่ห้องสัปปายะธรรมะคายะ มีผู้เข้าร่วมประมาณ 10,000 คน และตกแต่งธรรมเทศนาในบ่ายวันอาทิตย์เพื่อให้ความรู้เกี่ยวกับชีวิตประจำวัน วันอาทิตย์แรกของเดือนมีประชาชนใกล
Advanced Concepts in Buddhism
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Advanced Concepts in Buddhism
which are unnecessarily caught up with Thai culture have been minimized or omitted. The content of this book is more advanced than the for- going titles in the series 'Buddhism in Plain English'. This
This book, part of the 'Buddhism in Plain English' series, offers advanced insights into Buddhism's higher spiritual training, focusing on the renunciation of mundane life. It discusses the common mis