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early texts that 'dhammakāya' must be singular. 100 In any case, the verse conveys the meaning that a Paccekabuddha has dhamma(s) as his body (or bodies), where 'dhammas' refers to the qualities perta

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

It is noteworthy that there is a community of Dai people in the Dehong Autonomous Prefecture in the west of Yunnan, and a wide range of Buddhist manuscripts are stored there. Palm-leaf manuscripts are

This text discusses the unique tradition of Buddhist manuscripts among the Dai people in Dehong Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan, where various types of manuscripts are produced. Most texts utilize sa-

อนุตตรวิมุกขธัฏฐิกมานํานา พวรกานทะ: the wisdom of recognizing expedient toward the possession of the state of deliverance (vimokkadhammā) which is Nibbana, the most profound of all the Dhammas, is the

เนื้อหานี้เน้นเกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการรู้จักธรรมชาติของความเป็นจริงในด้านต่างๆ เพื่อการเข้าถึงนิพพาน ซึ่งถือเป็นความรู้ที่ลึกซึ้งและประเสริฐที่สุด พูดถึงลักษณะพื้นฐานในธรรม เช่น อนิจจังที่เป็นลักษณะสำ

describing the practice of the four smrtyṣhānas associated with the breath (ānāpānasmṛti), and resulting the attainment of the three vimoksamukhās.42 An Shigao’s translation of the Ānāpānasmṛti Sūtra

This text delves into the practice of Ānāpānasmṛti, a significant Buddhist meditation focused on breath. It highlights An Shigao’s translation of the Ānāpānasmṛti Sūtra and its influence on later monk

Each celestial estate is complete in itself like an entire city. Its owner is like its king or queen with complete sovereignty. That is, the owner is free to govern his her own castle as he/she please

Each celestial estate operates like a self-sufficient city, with its owner acting as a sovereign ruler. Owners are surrounded by attendants, the number of whom corresponds to their merit, ranging from

ASE HISTORY OF THE SUCCESS OF MORAL TRAINING PROJECTS The Dnammadayada (Dhamma Inheritors) Training Programme has been conducted for twenty-seven years since the beginning of the Dhammikaya Foundatio

The Dhammadayada Training Programme has operated for twenty-seven years, focusing on hands-on Buddhist practice for students. In 1996, the program was scientifically assessed, revealing that participa

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 Voice of Abstaining 7. Velama Sutta “If one were to develop even just one whiff of a heart of good will, that would be more fruitful than... if one with a confident mind were to undertake the tra

This text discusses the teachings of the Velama Sutta, emphasizing that developing even a small amount of good will is more fruitful than significant material offerings and merits. It illustrates how

Message from Phrathepyanmahamuni, Chairperson of The Middle Way Meditation Institute Read by Mr. Anant Asavabhokhin “What we are doing tonight is showing the world our good intentions and also what

In a heartfelt message read by Mr. Anant Asavabhokhin, Phrathepyanmahamuni, Chairperson of The Middle Way Meditation Institute, underscores the significance of inner peace in our lives. He states that

WHAT IS MEDITATION? The mind can be compared to an ocean, and momentary mental events such as happiness, irritation, fantasies, and boredom can be compared to the waves that rise and fall on the ocea

Meditation serves as a means for mental development, allowing individuals to calm the turbulence of the mind and access its inherent clarity. This practice is not limited to any one faith, emphasizing

88 MEDITATION BENEFITS Mindfulness and comprehension – Meditation can help us develop a keen sense of perception and awareness. We will become more alert and mindful of everything around. Our body an

Meditation enhances mindfulness and comprehension, fostering perception and awareness. It aligns body and mind, leading to improved focus and memory, which results in better performance in academics a

GUIDED MEDITATION 95 ACHIEVING INNER EXPERIENCE (Now that we have paid respect to the Triple Gem, let us close our eyes and begin our meditation.) Sit cross-legged with your back upright. Put your

This meditation guide provides instructions on how to achieve a tranquil inner experience. It emphasizes the importance of posture, relaxation of muscles, and gentle closing of the eyes. Participants

dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) and accomplishes sequential shedding of the defilements until an end to defilements can be reached. The meditator sees and knows with the latter fou

This text delves into the significance of dispassion (ekantanibbida) and detachment (viraga) in the process of shedding defilements through meditation. It illustrates the attainment levels based on th

Weekend Retreat Those with more free time at the weekends have the opportunity to join residential meditation retreats in the Dhammakaya Foundation's meditation village for three days over the weeken

Those looking for a weekend getaway can participate in three-day meditation retreats at the Dhammakaya Foundation's village. Participants adhere to basic living conditions, staying under mosquito nets

B RIEF HISTORY 1 In the midst of the daily rush and bustle demanded by modern metropolitan life has grown up a unique cultural centre to encourage and awaken people to the transformation that can be

Wat Phra Dhammakaya, located 16 km north of Bangkok, promotes a culture of peace through meditation. Founded amidst cultural turbulence, it emphasizes spiritual over material values, aiming for world

"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, boon happens. To

In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,

Metings with J. Dhyaan Master This is a store can satisfy every desire of god or man; No matter what they aspire to have: All that is got by boon’s grace. Beauty of looks, beauty of voice, beauty of

In the teachings of J. Dhyaan Master, the store of boon represents the source of all desires fulfilled by divine grace. Boonya, or pure energy from doing good, leads to personal purification and enlig

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

Suzanne Jeffrey body. And, it resides only at the center of a living human body. If it leaves the body, the body will become a corpse and the mind, and the more subtle form and the more subtle form e

This text delves into the nature of the mind, explaining its pure and clear state when unclouded by emotions like love and anger. It describes the mind's role as the master of the body, directing acti

the third is thought or conceptualization, and the fourth is wisdom, or merging this new awareness into our pool of accumulated knowledge we already have stored. “War and conflict, of course, are wro

This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can