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Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
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Journey to Enlightenment: Understanding the Dhamma
…tionally, by their influence. Although the Dhamma is a Buddhist doctrine, it is a reflection of the reality of all things and not a product of, or possession unique to, Buddhism. You do not have to be a Budd…
The text discusses a man's journey after meeting Khun Yai Ajahn, discovering life’s goals, and understanding that humans are prisoners on 'Death Row.' He learns that sharing knowledge can illuminate t
Realties of the New Middle East
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Realties of the New Middle East
REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 21 otherwise unwelcome consequences..... And another message should be equally clear: leaders who abandon the pursuit of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, and
…ons with leaders abandoning weapons programs and shifts in regional power dynamics. The fundamental reality is that despite earlier hopes for greater democratization, the political landscape remains largely …
Political Dynamics and Sectarian Tensions in the Middle East
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Political Dynamics and Sectarian Tensions in the Middle East
…h discontent is not likely to translate into a grand regional alliance dominated by Iran. The first reality is that Shi’i activism and the politicization of Shi’i identity are on the rise. One reason for thi…
The text discusses the complexities faced in promoting democracy in Arab nations, highlighting the influence of incumbent regimes resistant to political reform. It notes that, despite potential allies
Dealing With the New Middle East
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Dealing With the New Middle East
… part of the world, based less on confrontation and more on diplomacy, less on ideology and more on reality, and on a narrower definition of U.S. interests. Most of the problems discussed in this report cann…
The Bush administration's policies have complicated the realities in the Middle East. A new approach is needed, prioritizing diplomacy and a clear understanding of U.S. limits in the region. Confronta
The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
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The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
…ot trust them, fearing that they are simply a sign that Gulf countries are capitulating to Iran. In reality, concern about growing Iranian power is real among all countries in the region and the diplomatic a…
This text discusses the changing power dynamics in the Middle East, particularly the region's responses to Iranian influence and the evolving role of the U.S. Historically reliant on American support,
Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
… the Tathāgata’. But it is not just the teachings that are to be equated with the dhamma; it is the reality that the Buddha has realized. The body of the Buddha signifies “rebirth on a transcendental plane” …
This text delves into the doctrine of dhammakāya, representing a new spiritual identity that arises from teachings, akin to nourishment from milk. It connects the concepts found in the Agañña-sutta, i
The Complete Teacher: Integrating Academic Excellence and Dhamma in Education
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The Complete Teacher: Integrating Academic Excellence and Dhamma in Education
…e and wisdom was achieved without external teaching, through the power of self-enlightenment to the reality of all things via the process of meditation. Enlightenment is the state of realization and understa…
บทนี้อธิบายถึงความสำคัญของครูในฐานะที่เป็นแบบอย่างและการผสมผสานความรู้ทางวิชาการเข้ากับธรรม เพื่อช่วยให้นักเรียนเติบโตเป็นคนดี เนื้อหายังกล่าวถึงระดับความเข้าใจที่พระพุทธเจ้าสอนเกี่ยวกับชีวิต สี่ขั้นต
Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
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Understanding the Mind and Human Existence
…ar when we are born, but it becomes dirty when it is mixed with greed, anger, and delusion. But, in reality, the mind is the master of the body and can be seen to sensitive eyes in meditation. “The mind is s…
Luang Por discusses the concept of the mind as a profound element that transcends language limitations. He explains how the human body, consisting of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—is
Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation and Mental Progress
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Understanding Dhammakaya Meditation and Mental Progress
…and knowing’ (nānadassa-visuddhi) i.e., a mind that is stable, and has penetrative insight into the reality of life and the world. Such insight will allow the meditator to have penetrative knowledge of the F…
การทำสมาธิแบบธรรมกายมุ่งเน้นไปที่การวางจิตใจ ณ ศูนย์กลางของร่างกายโดยไม่ต้องมองเห็นภาพภายนอก การตั้งใจภาพที่แท้จริงนำไปสู่การให้ความชัดเจนในจิต เพราะเมื่อจิตอยู่ในสภาวะสงบจะเกิดภาพที่สามารถขยายหรือหรื
Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
…mmakāya must be singular is 'later traditional belief' that links 'dhammakāya' with other words for reality such as dhammas, dhammaṭā, dhammaḍhātu, etc. Harrison, op. cit., pp. 44, 48. As observed above, 'dh…
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
The Essence of Dhamma-Milk in Spiritual Growth
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The Essence of Dhamma-Milk in Spiritual Growth
…rought her. That is to say, she is led from the initial introduction to the inner experience of the reality, so that she can eventually and actually ‘taste’ or realize it through her spiritual attainment. Ra…
The concept of dhamma-milk represents spiritual nourishment derived from the Buddha's teachings, leading to inner peace and realization of truths. Gotami's declaration signifies the transition from ph
Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
…ities and purity,134 with the Enlightenment either of the Buddha135 or his noble disciples,136 with reality visible through the ‘seeing’ (dassana) of the noble truths137 or with ‘self.’138 As an adjective, h…
Dhammapāla discusses dhammikāya, relating it to the Buddha's mental qualities and Enlightenment. This term connects the Buddha's teachings and truths, illustrating his purity and extraordinary qualiti
The Practice of Neidan: Achieving Longevity and Immortality
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The Practice of Neidan: Achieving Longevity and Immortality
…sting that in order to overcome the difficulty in expressing the idea of an ultimate, unconditioned reality in the Chinese language, An Shigao used the Daoist term de dao 得道 “attain the Dao” and zhi wuwei 致無…
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
The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
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The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
…d, ultimately, our actions in accordance with the five precepts and further. Meditation reveals the reality of all things, leading to enlightenment and the demise of all sufferings. Meditation also develops …
Honest work illuminates the mind, paving the way for successful meditation. This journey creates good habits and positive energy, fostering happiness and health. Conversely, dishonest actions breed ne
Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
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Understanding Dhamma and the Influence of Karma
…l. That is, we have the choice of whether or not we will be doing something good with our lives. In reality, the 50% that is free-will is also dependent on our parents when we are born and how they help us t…
In this insightful discussion, Luang Por elaborates on the nature of Dhamma, emphasizing that if we center our minds in Dhamma, we can attain clarity and diminish our defilements. He explains that whi
The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
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The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
36 Buddha Meema the Buddha expounded a discourse in appreciation (anumodana). At the end of the discourse, Mahadhana the merchant attained sŏtapatti fruition. He followed the Buddha for some distance
In a significant discourse, the Buddha speaks on appreciation and the reality of death through the story of Mahadhana, a merchant who reached sotapatti fruition but faced the ha…
หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ
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หลักฐานธรรมภายในคัมภีร์พุทธโบราณ
…ว่า “ธรรม” หมายถึงคำสอน ซึ่งนั้นไม่ว่าเป็น “คำอธิบายของธรรมที่เข้าถึงได้” (verbal expression of the reality) มีนัยความเน้นบ่งชี้ของ “ธรรม” ในทั้งสองความหมายนี้นำมาซึ่งความสัมพันธ์และดุลยภาพในความหมายของ “ธรร…
วิทยานิพนธ์ของชนิดนะ จันทราศรีโค ในหัวข้อ “Early Buddhist Dhammakāya: Its Philosophical and Soteriological Significance” ศึกษาความหมายของธรรมกายในพระพุทธศาสนาดั้งเดิมโดยมุ่งเน้นพระไตรปิฎกและการตีความค
The Role of Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi in Early Buddhism
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The Role of Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi in Early Buddhism
…ā pati Gotaṃi as a devout lay Buddhist and refers to the Bhikkhuni Sangha as if it were an existing reality, yet the canonical account of the founding of the Bhikkhuni Sangha shows Mahā pajā pati to have bee…
Mahā pajā pati Gotaṃi, sister of Queen Mahā mā yā and wife of King Suddhodana, became the Buddha's foster mother after the queen's death. During the early days of the Buddha's teachings, she advocated
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The Journey of Chaiyaboon in Meditation
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The Journey of Chaiyaboon in Meditation
One day, he came upon a book titled Dhammakaya written in the format of a sermon by the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam, who said: “Reading books alone is not enough to gain the perfect knowledge of Dhamma.
…mma led him to the teachings of Khun Yai Chand at Wat Paknam. Through her guidance, he realized the reality of heaven and hell, the importance of meditation, and his life's purpose towards attaining Nibbana.…