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Commentorial Metaphors: Self-mortification: 1. Sugar-cane juice and poison: It can be compared to a mixture of sugar-cane juice and poison. In the end such practices will lead to death, and all for no

This text presents a series of metaphors illustrating the perils of self-mortification. Comparing self-harm to poison, stale excrement, and dangerous leaps, it highlights the futility of such practice

Impermanence [aniccān]: This is the built-in character of objects that are of a nature to change the whole of the time. Such things as the Five Aggregates of the Human Body are changing the whole of t

This text delves into the fundamental Buddhist concepts of impermanence (aniccān), suffering (dukkham), and not-self (anattā) as expressed through the Five Aggregates of the Human Body. It highlights

Journey to Joy 24 enlightenment as the Lord Buddha had done, he would not rise for any reason from meditation, even if it meant his death. Persevering, he sat in meditation the entire night and found

This text discusses the concept of Dhammakaya, referring to the pure and original nature that resides in every human being. Regardless of nationality, religion, or ethnicity, the Dhammakaya represents

source of prosperity of all that is good. Once attained, the Body of Enlightenment will lead us to true happiness. Our minds will be overflowing with so much happiness and positive energy that one wi

The Body of Enlightenment leads to true happiness, characterized by inner joy independent of material possessions. Once attained, it promotes justice, righteousness, and unity among all people. In ach

PHRAMONGKOLTHEPMUNI 43 the beginning of the path to spiritual attainment. He was overjoyed. Even the midday meal tasted extraordinary delicious that day. He looked forward to continuing a long medit

In this text, Sodh Chandasaro embarks on a profound meditation session, making a resolute vow to attain enlightenment similar to the Lord Buddha. As he meditates in front of the main Buddha statue, he

Glossary Arahant – Someone who has attained enlightenment (or no longer has defilement). This person is free from greed, delusion, ignorance and such things as that. Baap – The bad stuff that’s floa

This glossary provides definitions of essential terms in the context of enlightenment and mindfulness practices. It discusses concepts such as Arahant, individuals who have achieved enlightenment free

Spontaneous Arising Beings Exist, & 10) The Buddha and Arahants Exist One’s Kamma is accumulated in the human world and affects our birth circumstances in the next life. However, between lives we are

This text discusses the influence of kamma on rebirth and the significance of recognizing spontaneous beings in the celestial realm. It highlights the Buddha as the supreme enlightened figure and Arah

Attaining Dhamma: meditative attainment; a state of absorption in meditation where the mind achieves super insight and knowledge; knowing and seeing according to the truths. Attaining the Dhammakaya:

This text discusses fundamental Buddhist concepts including Dhamma, a state of meditative attainment leading to super insight, and the Dhammakaya, the Body of Enlightenment. It highlights Buddha's rol

Nirvana Nirvana (Pali, Nibbanna) is the state of ultimate happiness -- the happy condition of enlightenment -- the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of everyday life;

Nirvana, or Nibbanna, represents the ultimate state of happiness in Buddhism, transcending the sense-based joys of daily life. Attaining Nirvana marks the end of the rebirth cycle, granting liberation

Devotees gather via Zoom during Vesak Day, an annual celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. More photos: reut.rs/3tfn5t7 @Akhil_P Celebrating Buddha's birthday during COVID Buddhist

On May 29, 2021, celebrations for Vesak Day took place with Buddhist monks and devotees joining both in person and via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Monks at Wat Dhammakaya Temple in Rangsit, Tha

mon wouldn't have been called 'Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta' if only the Four Noble Truths or Dependent Origina- tion or the Factors of Enlightenment were important — thus by the name of the sermon, we

In the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, the Buddha presents interconnected teachings that highlight the importance of the Four Noble Truths, Dependent Origination, and the Factors of Enlightenment. The ser

The arrangement miscarried, however, for on the first three visits that Siddhatha made to the village he saw things that had a deeply traumatic effect on his over-protected consciousness. He was initi

This text traces the transformative journey of Prince Siddhartha in his quest for understanding suffering and achieving enlightenment. Over the course of several visits to the village, he encounters t

…a has many dhammas as his body, whereas ‘many dhammas’ refer to those pertaining to the capacity of self-enlightenment, as elaborated in the previous verses above. The latter implies that a Paccekabuddha could have mor…

…ese verses highlight the qualities of Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing their supreme purity, wisdom, and self-enlightenment capacity. The term ‘mahatadhamma’ refers to the great dhammas that relate to this realizing capacit…

was himself freed. He lastly surveyed the process how birth inevitably leads to aging, sickness and death, which is a prelude to yet another birth – and one that will merely turn the Wheel of Life thr

This text recounts the journey of Siddhattha Gotama, who realized that life is a cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, culminating in his enlightenment as the Buddha. At dawn, he perceived the u

center of the Sphere of Concentration, the Sphere of Wisdom [paññā] will be attained. When we bring the mind to a standstill at the centre of the Sphere of Wisdom, the Sphere of Liberation [vimutti] w

This text outlines the spiritual progression as defined by the teachings of the Buddha, emphasizing the importance of concentration, wisdom, and the journey towards liberation. It explains how by brin

3. The Middle Way The Middle Way [majjhima paṭipadā] is a path of practice that avoids the extremes of either sensual indulgence or self-mortification. It is a path of practice that is conducive to ta

The Middle Way [majjhima paṭipadā] serves as a balanced path in Buddhism, steering clear of both sensual pleasures and self-mortification. This approach is aimed at tempering the mind, achieving supre

sense of security, but in the end, he will surely take advantage of us and leave us decapitated in the jungle. It is for all of these reasons that the Lord Buddha taught that self-mortification is a n

The text discusses self-mortification as a non-Buddhist and dangerous practice, as taught by the Buddha. It emphasizes the importance of the Noble Middle Way, or the Eightfold Path, as the means to un

gardener removing weeds by the house-[metaphor for body 65]: inscure, [metaphor for Buddha's practice 95] generosity 132 ghosts, hungry 34: realm of the, suffering of birth in 63 gossip, malicious (se

This text delves into various Buddhist concepts, including the metaphor of a gardener removing weeds representing the body, and insights into craving, suffering, and the consequences of sensual indulg

Kondaṇña 142; abstention from killing 158-60; instilled by loving kindness 141; tool of Right Livelihood 144 Right View 20, 39-40, 115, 117, 118, 141, 197: transcendental 39-40; mundane, 39, 147-51; a

This text discusses various Buddhist concepts such as Kondaṇña's role in understanding Right View and the importance of loving kindness and self-discipline in achieving liberation. It highlights examp

Part Three: Problems Within the Family towards their happiness, spoiling our children neglects their important emotional and spiritual growth. Spoiled children usually end up more unhappy in the long-

Part three discusses the critical issues faced within families when children are spoiled, leading to unhappiness and self-destructive behaviors. It emphasizes the role of parents as teachers in guidin