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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
The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
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The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
"choose your own future and win your freedom."2 To make matters worse, in September 2006 the U.S. Congress passed the Iran Freedom Support Act, which imposed mandatory sanctions on entities that suppl
The text discusses Iran's unwavering commitment to its nuclear program, spurred by various factors, including U.S. sanctions, the Iraq war, and surging oil prices. Despite hints of military action fro
The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
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The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
22 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST few, limited in scope, carried out only when allowed by incumbent regimes, and dropped quickly when governments objected. After September 11, President Bush openly repudiated th
This text discusses the shift in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East following the September 11 attacks. President Bush's declaration of aligning American values of freedom and security contrasted
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
Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
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Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
To be sure, engagement offers no guarantees of success. It is the Iranian government that ultimately must make a strategic decision to change its own policies. The best thing Washington can do is main
This text discusses the necessity for strategic dialogue between the U.S. and Iran, emphasizing the importance of Iran's willingness to modify its policies. It asserts that the U.S. should provide Ira
Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
38 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST must be clearly defined; in the Middle East, the concept of democracy promotion has fluctuated from aggressive rhetoric of regime overthrow at one extreme to small, little noti
The text discusses the fluctuating concept of democracy promotion in the Middle East, highlighting the confusion between promoting democracy and regime overthrow. It emphasizes the need for the U.S. t
Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
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Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon¹ Chanida Jantrasrisalai I. Why ‘Dhamma-kāya’ in the ‘Pali Canon’? The term dhamma-kāya/dharmakāya appears in Buddhist literature of different schools. Previous scholars
The study investigates the term dhamma-kāya as presented in the Pali Canon, aiming to provide a comprehensive analysis that has been overlooked in previous studies. While many references have been mad
Academic Studies on Buddhism
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Academic Studies on Buddhism
Mus, Paul. Barabudur: Sketch of a History of Buddhism Based on Archaeological Criticism of the Texts. New Delhi: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts: Sterling Publishers, 1998. Need, David Nort
This collection features key academic contributions to the study of Buddhism, drawing from archaeological criticism, doctrinal analyses, and comparative studies between traditions. Works by notable sc
The Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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The Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
III The Problem of the Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna Buddhism in Sipsong Panna is characterised by its manuscript culture. However, today the number of the palm-leaf m
This text discusses the worrying decline of palm-leaf manuscripts in Sipsong Panna, where Buddhist manuscript culture is rich but facing imminent extinction. Key reasons include the autonomous nature
Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
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Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
donate palm-leaf scriptures as an act of merit and such donations appear less frequently in the sacred dantam (贽坦) or offering ceremony. Donors prefer to donate Buddhist scriptures printed using mod
This text discusses the decline in donations of traditional palm-leaf scriptures in favor of more accessible and readable texts printed on Chinese and sa-paper. Reasons include cost, legibility, and t
Exploratory Insights into Early Buddhist Texts and Practices
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Exploratory Insights into Early Buddhist Texts and Practices
Jantrasrisalai, Chanida. 2011. “Criteria for Identification of Elements of Dhammikāya Meditacionds., Early Buddhist Traces of Dhammikāya Meditation : Project Overview. Keenam P. John. 1982. Original p
This text presents an overview of significant scholarly works on early Buddhist practices and literature, focusing on the criteria for identifying elements of Dhammikāya meditation and examining the p
Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation
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Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation
Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation. A work in progress presented to the international conference on Meditative Traditions of East Asia, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) and Dhar
This unpublished work discusses Buddhist meditation's efficacy and its cultural transmission from East Asia, particularly focusing on Dharma Drum Buddhist College and related scholarly articles on med
Understanding the Eightfold Path
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Understanding the Eightfold Path
Forth, the truth of the path to cessation of suffering or "Magga" in Pali. อธิษัขข้อที่ 4 คือ ทางแห่งการพ้นทุกข์ หรือมรรค There is a path to the end of suffering and a gradual path of self-improvement
บทความนี้อธิบายถึงมรรคหรือทางแห่งการพ้นทุกข์ในพุทธศาสนา ซึ่งคืออริยมรรค 8 ที่นำไปสู่การสิ้นสุดของทุกข์และการพัฒนาตนเองอย่างค่อยเป็นค่อยไป มันอยู่ระหว่างความพอใจมากเกินไปและการอดทนเกินไป ในการเปรียบเที
The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
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The Importance of Purity in Dhamma Teaching
NICENESS WITH A DHAMMA TEACHER become pure and then work together. If many pure people came together, then we could help one another destroy Mara. And this is what the temple is trying to do. We prev
In this teaching, the Dhamma teacher emphasizes the need for personal purity and collective effort to combat Mara. The concept of the Buddha as pure energy and the singular truth of Dhamma across reli
Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
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Encounter with Luang Por Dattajevo at the Ashram
Meeting #3 15 February 2009 - Ashram Little did I know when I left the Wat in September of 2008 that I would be back. But, when I was there last, I helped them initiate a project called the Peace Rev
In February 2009, I revisited the Ashram to attend the Peace Revolution Conference, having previously contributed to its development. My host encouraged me to meet Luang Por Dattajevo, and upon enteri
Listening with a Dharma Attitude
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Listening with a Dharma Attitude
Listening with a Dharma Attitude to build wealth, both materially and spiritually. In these rooms, we put all of our good habits that we have developed in the other rooms into practice. By being mind
การฟังด้วยทัศนคติทางธรรมะช่วยสร้างความมั่งคั่งทั้งในด้านวัตถุและจิตใจ โดยการปฏิบัติในสิ่งที่ดีที่เราได้พัฒนา เราเรียนรู้การใช้ประสาทสัมผัสทั้งห้าและการแสดงออกที่เหมาะสม ซึ่งไม่เพียงแต่ทำให้เราเป็นนักเ
Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
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Understanding the Dynamics of Body and Mind through Dhamma Teaching
Meeting #10 04 February 2010 I am here today with a friend and volunteer to the Wat, Jane Welfar. She has been helping various programs here for the past three years, and literally gave up her li
This meeting revolves around a farewell to a dedicated volunteer, Jane Welfar, who has devoted three years to assisting at the Wat. The discussion focuses on Luang Por's insights into the nature of ex
The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
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The Impact of Habits on Our Lives
or frustrated? Feelings are important! Are we giving thanks for that food? Are we feeling gratitude when we are eating? These feelings are acquired, or learned, from generation to generation. Do we pr
The text discusses the importance of feelings like gratitude and the influence of parental habits on children's behavior. It emphasizes the need for meditation to understand life's chain reactions and
Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
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Journey Towards Patience Through Meditation
Suzanne Jeffrey meditation, eating, the funniest exercise program in the entire world and, oh yeah, lining up to do activities which takes us about 45 minutes every time we do it. I have come here to
Suzanne Jeffrey discusses her meditation journey at Dhammakaya Cetiya, emphasizing the importance of patience, which she struggles with. Luang Por Dhammajayo's teachings highlight the need for Right L
The Journey of Self-Improvement and Patience
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The Journey of Self-Improvement and Patience
Suzanne Jeffrey ample, of sitting for long periods of time in meditation. We must also be patient toward the imperfection of others. And we must practice this. Why? Because this helps us correct the
In this enlightening text, the author reflects on the journey of self-improvement over a span of thirty-nine years under the guidance of Luang Por Dhammajayo. Through meditation, the author addresses