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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
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The Importance of Ordination Amidst Life's Uncertainties
I have seen parents make funeral arrangements for their children, grandparents for their grandchildren. It should not be this way, and I certainly did not want this to happen to me. But since life is
The narrative emphasizes the unexpected nature of life, highlighting the author's struggle to prioritize ordinati…
The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
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The Power of Honesty in Blessings: Lessons from Venerable Angulimala
A respected senior monk gave an explanation regarding this matter. He said, “A blessing’s sacredness” is dependent upon “how honest the blessing-giver is towards his virtues.” If a blessing-giver is
In this narrative, a senior monk explains that the strength of a blessing is tied to the giver's honesty about their …
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Journey of Spiritual Growth at YUWA CAMP
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Journey of Spiritual Growth at YUWA CAMP
experience began at 8 at YUWA CAMP. With great happiness, she could see the crystal ball as big as a football and as bright as the mid-noon sun at the center of her body. It was larger and covered her
This narrative follows a young girl whose life transforms after attending YUWA CAMP at the age of 8. She experienc…
The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
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The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
…al, the reality in both Lebanon and Syria is infinitely more complex than the Bush administration’s narrative presents. SYRIA. The first reality of Syria is a domestic situation that has changed very little o…
This content discusses the influence of Syria and Iran on Lebanon's political environment, particularly the roles of the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah, and the March 14 coalition resisting Syrian co
The Complex Relationship Between Syria and the United States
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The Complex Relationship Between Syria and the United States
but set aside its criticism when this was in its interest. It was never in agreement with the United States and sought other allies, but never became so antagonistic as to provoke a strong American re
…om acceptance to confrontation due to Syria's anti-U.S. stance and support for militant groups. The narrative illustrates how Syria's actions, including its refusal to curb the transit of fighters to Iraq, hav…
Discontent and Political Activism Among Shi’i Minorities
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Discontent and Political Activism Among Shi’i Minorities
…nities have not questioned the legitimacy of the states in which they reside based on a grand Shi’i narrative. Rather, the objectives of their activism have been domestic in nature, primarily to fight socioeco…
The text examines the roots of resentment among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and Lebanon, noting its implications for political activism. Discrimination and resentment have led to instances of violenc
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Aggañña-sutta
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Aggañña-sutta
…works is a passage in the Aggañña-sutta, wherein the term is said to designate the Tathāgata.17 The narrative setting is a conversation between the Buddha and two novices, namely Väsetṭha and Bhāradvāja, who w…
This text discusses the term 'dhammakāya' as referenced in the Aggañña-sutta, emphasizing its importance in defining an heir of dhamma and the Tathāgata’s true son. The conversation between the Buddha
Dhammakāya and the Previous Buddha
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Dhammakāya and the Previous Buddha
…e relation of dhammakāya with the Buddha is found in the Atthasandassakathera-apadāna. But here the narrative relates the term with a previous Buddha. The whole story is the autobiography of the elder Atthasan…
บทความนี้วิเคราะห์ความสัมพันธ์ของคำว่า Dhammakāya กับพระพุทธเจ้าในพระอัฏฐสังคษา โดยมีการเล่าถึงชีวิตของพระอรหันต์ Atthasandassaka ที่มีความคิดถึงพระพุทธเจ้า Padumuttara และการยกย่องพระพุทธเจ้าในบทกวีส
Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
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Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
Buddhist Manuscripts in China: A Case Study of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna (Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, PRC) Joe Zhou Ya China, like many other countries in the world, is a c
…f Buddhist practices and beliefs in the region, emphasizing how they are interwoven with the larger narrative of Chinese religious and cultural life.
The Role of Sa-Paper in Buddhist Manuscripts
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The Role of Sa-Paper in Buddhist Manuscripts
…h as astronomical calendars, medical texts, rules and laws codes, technological know-how, folklore, narrative poems, and Zanha Libretto. Strictly speaking, sa-paper manuscripts are not Buddhist scriptures, but…
Sa-paper, made by local artisans, serves as a practical alternative for copying both Buddhist and secular texts in Sipsong Panna. Although less symbolic than palm leaves, sa-paper's ease of use and du
Buddhist Manuscript Formats in Dai Region
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Buddhist Manuscript Formats in Dai Region
…e as part of the national ethnic minority educational policies. After the 1950s Zanha Librettos and narrative poems have been producing using the New Dai characters. But because of the secular nature of the ne…
Volume 98 Khuddaka-nikāya and Volume 99 Majjhima-nikāya are primarily in 5-6 line formats, while Volume 100 Digha-nikāya is formatted with 4-5 lines per page. The jäṭaka Wexiandala represents a key Bu
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,_
…ad and adaptation of Buddhism in medieval China, alongside meditative practices, enrich the overall narrative of Buddhist traditions. For more information, visit dmc.tv.
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
…hysical well-being and spirituality, describing how past experiences shape current perceptions. The narrative stresses the importance of understanding true happiness distinct from fleeting joy. The exploration…
The Examination of Moral Consequences
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The Examination of Moral Consequences
6. ' Even though Master Kassapa says thus, it still appears to me that not one of these things exists. ' ' Have you, Prince, any proof to establish that they do not exist ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa.
…nal experiences with friends and relatives who have committed wrongdoings and suffered illness. The narrative explores beliefs about morality and its implications in the afterlife, emphasizing the potential re…
The Consequences of Greed and Desire
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The Consequences of Greed and Desire
once dead, they will be better off, that they are fond of life, averse from dying, fond of happiness, disinclined for sorrow. This, Master Kassapa, is for me evidence that there is no other world, no
…es his mother to an extreme act of desperation, resulting in tragedy for both mother and child. The narrative serves as a philosophical contemplation on existence, legacy, and the perils of greed, illustrating…
The Jatila and the Boy: A Lesson in Responsibility
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The Jatila and the Boy: A Lesson in Responsibility
' Well now, Prince, I will give you a simile, for it is by way of a simile that some intelligent men discern the meaning of what is spoken. Once upon a time, Prince, a fire - worshipping Jatila was dw
…s the fire go out, reflecting on his father's teachings and the tools provided to rekindle it. This narrative illustrates the theme of guidance and the consequences of neglecting responsibilities, emphasizing …
The Simile of the Caravan
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The Simile of the Caravan
23. ' Well then, Prince, I will give you a simile ; for it is by way of a simile that some intelligent men discern the meaning of what has been said. Once upon a time, Prince, a great caravan of a tho
In this narrative, a prince is presented with a simile involving a great caravan of a thousand carts journeying from …
The Wise Caravan Leader and the Lesson of Trust
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The Wise Caravan Leader and the Lesson of Trust
This Life Next Life 60 And he advises us to throw away our provender, so that, with lightened carts we may travel quicker and not weary our teams. But this man, Sirs, is not a friend of ours, nor
…is story is recognized as a Jataka tale, highlighting the Buddha's wisdom from a previous life. The narrative teaches that wisdom and trust in a knowledgeable leader can guide us through challenges. For more i…
The Wisdom of Carrying Dung: A Parable
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The Wisdom of Carrying Dung: A Parable
"That's a lot of dry dung thrown away which will feed my pigs. What if I were to carry it away ?" So he spread out his cloak and collecting the dry dung tied it into a bundle and lifting it on to his
… that of Prince Payasi, who struggles to renounce false beliefs due to fear of public opinion. This narrative challenges the reader to reflect on the value of true wisdom versus societal acceptance. For furthe…