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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
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The Four Virtues of Self-Improvement
…pers and stinginess. I always maintain my good mood and try to lend a helping hand to others. These qualities have endeared me to my relatives, neighbors, superiors, and subordinates. And when I started my own…
This text discusses the four virtues that foster personal development. The first virtue emphasizes continuous self-improvement to advance one's career and resist vices. The second virtue focuses on en
Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
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Understanding the Importance of Merit in Giving
3. Conscientious donor. The donor should at least abide by the Five Precepts. And it is important that he should be joyful before, during and after the offering, and not feel regret about it. 4. Virt
This text discusses the essential qualities of a conscientious donor and a virtuous recipient within the context of Buddhism, emphasizing the i…
Creating the Very Best in Oneself
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Creating the Very Best in Oneself
…e of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her best qualities. In accordance with Buddhist principles, the human "mind" has characteristics that differ from oth…
The text discusses the significance of the human mind and its potential for growth and purity according to Buddhist principles. It emphasizes that the mind can be trained to a higher quality, rid of e
The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
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The Importance of Dhamma in Family Life
…e of sacredness. We ask ourselves, “What does a blessing’s sacredness have to do with the very best qualities of the person who gives the blessing?”
Daily practice of Dhamma has been essential for past generations, teaching the importance of accumulating merit over sin. By fostering moral values in families, ancestors contributed to the developmen
Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
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Understanding the Connotation of Dhamma in Relation to Brahma
…ing (puthujjana) into a noble one (ariya-puggala). His title as an ‘heir of dhamma’ implies similar qualities he shares with the Buddha which indicates the noble (ariya) heredity. Therefore, the component ‘dha…
In this text, the term 'brahma-' is analyzed in the context of its translation as the masculine 'Brahma.' It discusses how the comparison between the Tathāgata and the Brahma, the creator, illustrates
Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
… these supramundane paths and fruits can be regarded also as ‘shared or the same kind of properties/qualities’ of the Buddha and his noble disciples which distinguish them from worldly people (lokiya puthujana…
This text elaborates on the interrelationship between Right Concentration, Right Views, and Right Aspirations as pivotal elements of the Noble Eightfold Path leading to liberation. It discusses the sp
Understanding Dhammakāya: The Essence of Transcendental Dhamma
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Understanding Dhammakāya: The Essence of Transcendental Dhamma
…dental dhamma should be defined as a ‘body’ rather than being a mere collection of those functional qualities. From the above conclusion regarding the meanings of both components ‘dhamma’ and ‘kāya,’ we now co…
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,'
Understanding Dhammakāya and the Tathāgata
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Understanding Dhammakāya and the Tathāgata
…is the body pertaining to transcendental dhamma or Nibbāna, or he is the body of those transcendent qualities. This is similar to the kammadhāraya compound in that it provides the sense of an identification of…
บทความนี้ตรวจสอบแนวคิดของ ‘dhammakāya’ และการเชื่อมโยงกับ Tathāgata ซึ่งหมายถึงร่างกายของธรรมชาติที่ไพศาลหรือ Nibbāna การศึกษาเสนอว่า ‘dhammakāya’ สามารถแปลได้ทั้งในฐานะคุณศัพท์ หรือคำนามที่ชี้ถึงร่าง
Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Paccekabuddhas in Buddhist Philosophy
…is statement regarding any noble disciples. For example, the Buddha would call anyone who possesses qualities of a Stream-attainer as a ‘Stream-attainer’ (sotāpanna). The categorisation of ‘Buddhist’ and ‘non-…
This text discusses the concept of Paccekabuddhas, individuals of high wisdom who achieve self-enlightenment but lack the ability to teach. It explores scholarly arguments about the pre-Buddhist origi
Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
…e meaning that a Paccekabuddha has dhamma(s) as his body (or bodies), where 'dhammas' refers to the qualities pertaining to self-enlightenment. Here again, we note the connection between the term dhammakāya an…
This study analyzes the term 'dhammakāya' and its relation to enlightenment. Dhammakāya is presented as a singular concept applying to both the Buddha and Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing that 'dhamma' ref
Supramundane Paths and Fruits in Dhammakāya
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Supramundane Paths and Fruits in Dhammakāya
supramundane paths and fruits. 113 The ‘four pairs’ are mentioned instead when particular paths and their corresponding fruits are collectively called under the same titles. Of the eight transcendenta
…ighlighting the distinction between trainees and non-trainees. The first seven levels correspond to qualities of trainees, whereas the eighth signifies the attainment of an Arhat, indicating no further growth …
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 degr…
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
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
…, particularly in contexts associated with illumination. The term 'dhammakāya', often linked to the qualities of the Buddha, serves as an epithet highlighting the nature of being 'dhamma-bodied'. The syntax of…
The Sublime Attributes of the Lord
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The Sublime Attributes of the Lord
Sabbāñutāläñā pävarasiãm] is the sublime head of the Lord. Nibbāna­rammaña pavarasitakesaṃ: the wisdom that recognizes Nibbāna as the object of consciousness is the sublime hair of the Lord. Catuttajj
This text discusses the sublime qualities of the Lord, emphasizing various forms of wisdom, such as the recognition of Nibbāna as the object …
Understanding the Concept of Membership in the Sangha
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Understanding the Concept of Membership in the Sangha
…for the gift to be properly presented to the Sangha, the donor must take no account of the personal qualities of the recipient but must see him solely as representing the Sangha as a whole.
This text discusses the notion of 'members of the clan' (gotrabuno), highlighting those who are monks in name only while still engaged in worldly activities like trade and farming. It emphasizes the s
Bhojana Sutta: The Significance of Giving a Meal
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Bhojana Sutta: The Significance of Giving a Meal
8. Bhojana Sutta: A Meal "In giving a meal, the donor gives five things to the recipient Which five? He/she gives life, beauty, happiness, strength, & quick - wittedness. Having given life, he/sh
… significance of giving a meal, describing how the donor, by providing food, imparts five essential qualities to the recipient: life, beauty, happiness, strength, and quick-wittedness. Each of these gifts not …
Understanding Dhammakaya Knowledge
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Understanding Dhammakaya Knowledge
…also teaches that the nature of mind is luminous, blissful, perfect, complete and full of wonderful qualities, but due to temporarily being obscured by defilements we do not recognize it. It is only through me…
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
Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
…e time we are born, we have lessons taught to us that provide us with our basic characteristics, or qualities, that will stay with us for a very long time. We learn from when we are in our mother’s womb. And w…
The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving
The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
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The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
Suzanne Jeffrey why we are here and where do we go after death. So, we have some questions regarding His life: for example, why did he spend six years in self-mortification? Is the number six signifi
… of the Buddha's life and his journey towards enlightenment. Born into wealth and possessing unique qualities, the Buddha sought wisdom from an early age. He distanced himself from ignorance and aimed for a gr…
The Path to Right View and World Peace
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The Path to Right View and World Peace
…ir own eightfold path to follow because each person is unique. How do we teach all of the different qualities of right view? By teaching them meditation! Different cultures have different understandings of the…
This text emphasizes the significance of the right view in attaining world peace, stating that Dhamma must be understood and implemented in one’s life. The essence of meditation tied to the eightfold