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Vin.II.192, A.IV.186, 210, 213 Just as a piece of clean cloth that is deprived of dirt would well-absorb the dye, the pure and clear eye of dhamma (dhammacakku) arose to the man, on that current seat

The text discusses the qualities of noble disciples in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of clear perception of dhamma and the eradication of doubts and fetters. It describes the transformation exp

This corresponds to the set of four activities41 belonging to a Stream-attainer (sotāpattiyānga) which brings about other sets of qualities. The titles ‘born of dhamma’ (dhammaja) and ‘created by dham

This content discusses the process of spiritual attainment through dhamma, emphasizing four key activities that lead to the emergence of noble qualities. It highlights how listening to the Buddha's te

No. | Brahmins (D.III.81) | Noble Disciples (D.III.84) | Implied Parallel ---|------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------ 1. | Brahma's children | Tathägata's sons |

The text presents a comparative analysis between Brahmins and Noble Disciples, highlighting their similarities in mythical and spiritual parental origins. It details how both are seen as offsprings of

While a conclusion is proposed here to some extent, it may be useful to examine further implications from the parallel usage of the term 'dhamma' and 'brahma' elsewhere, for it may add further underst

เนื้อหานี้สำรวจการใช้คำว่า 'ดัมมะ' และ 'บราเหมะ' ในวรรณกรรมพุทธศาสนา และการตีความความหมายที่เชื่อมโยงกันของทั้งสองคำ เป็นการศึกษาความสำคัญของการใช้คำที่ขนานกัน ซึ่งสะท้อนถึงสถานะความบริสุทธิ์สูงสุดที่

33. You were fed by me the milk that could relieve thirst (only) momentarily; But I was fed by you the dhamma-milk that is perpetually peaceful. In this passage, a comparison is made between worldly m

ในบทความนี้เสนอการเปรียบเทียบระหว่างความเป็นแม่ในโลกกับการเป็นบิดาทางจิตวิญญาณ โดยเน้นที่การดูแลร่างกายทางกายภาพและร่างกายทางจิตวิญญาณ รวมถึงประสิทธิภาพในการบรรเทาความกระหายของนมธรรมดาและนมที่เป็น dha

mental qualities128 or purity,129 or identifies it with realities to be attained or experienced spiritually by noble disciples through the penetration of the noble paths.130 In one instance, he connec

This text examines the term dhammakāya as articulated by Buddhaghosa, linking it to spiritual realities and teachings of the Buddha. It highlights the role of dhamma-vinaya as a guiding principle and

Buddhist Manuscripts in China: A Case Study of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna (Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, PRC) Joe Zhou Ya China, like many other countries in the world, is a c

This article delves into the rich tapestry of Buddhist culture in China, specifically focusing on the Theravāda Buddhism of the Dai people in Sipsong Panna, Yunnan Province. Buddhism's introduction to

In this paper I explore the connections between An Shigao and the introduction of the Indian Buddhist meditation technique of mindfulness breathing meditation, or ānāpānasmṛti, into Eastern Han China.

This paper examines An Shigao's role in introducing the Indian mindfulness breathing meditation technique, ānāpānasmṛti, into Eastern Han China. The phrase「息中具有四大。 而心在中」suggests that the mind should f

Then the boy chopped the fire drill with the hatchet, thinking : - " Perhaps that's how I shall get fire." No fire got he. He split the fire drill in twain, in three, four, five, ten, a hundred pieces

In this tale, a boy attempts to create fire by chopping a fire drill with a hatchet, smashing it into pieces, and using a mortar. Despite his efforts, he fails to produce any fire. The Jatila returns

(คาถาที่ 6 ของบทที่ 16) ธรรมาธูปรวงศ์ จ ปราณบุรี ยาส ตานุตตร ยอดธรรมาวุธ สตูป คมภิรึ สรุปธิวิตี้ ฯ ตตรร จ สตูปมุขเฏียํ สมุน ป(ศยด ศากายมุนี ชิน อิทิ ปรากฏคนตํ มโนช เณจ สุวรรณ จ) (Thomas 1916d: 114) ค

บทนี้กล่าวถึงการเข้าสู่ธรรมชาติที่แท้จริงและการเห็นพระพุทธเจ้าในรูปแบบของรูปปั้นทองคำ ซึ่งเป็นการหยุดยั้งความโลภ โกรธ และหลง โดยการสัมผัสประสบการณ์ภายในที่เกิดจากการปฏิบัติทางจิต การบรรยายนี้เกี่ยวข้อ

Visualization of the Buddhas: The Interfusion of the Chinese and Indian Cultures in Central Asia as Reflected in a Fifth Century Apocryphal Sutra." PhD Dissertation. Yale University. Yamabe, Nobuyoshi

This dissertation examines the merging of Chinese and Indian influences in Central Asia, particularly through apocryphal Buddhist texts. It also discusses various publications that delve into Buddhist

The Victure of Aousiving 6 1. Udaya Sutta¹ Breaking the Cycle The origin is Śāvatthi. The Blessed One putting on robes in the morning and taking bowl and robes approached the Brahmin Udaya’s house.

This text recounts the story of the Blessed One visiting Brahmin Udaya's house three times in a single day for alms, receiving rice each time. Udaya's annoyance at the repeated visits brings forth a d

The Virtue of Absorbing 1. Udaya Sutta Over and over, the seeds all get planted; Over and over, the rain - god sprinkles rain. Over and over, the farmer farms the field; Over and over, the food grows

The Udaya Sutta discusses the cyclical nature of life, where actions lead to results. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom in breaking the cycle of birth and death. Those who gain true understanding

10 The Virtue of Abstaining 1. Udaya Sutta Now I take refuge in good Gotama, in the Teaching and the Community of bhikkhus. I am a lay disciple who has taken refuge from today until I die."

24 The Virtue of Abounding 5. Chalaṅgādāna Sutta Bhikkhus, it is not easy to account for the merits of a gift endowed with these six factors as, it is a yield of merit, a yield of good, a bringer

The Chalaṅgādāna Sutta underscores the significance of gifts endowed with six essential factors, highlighting their immeasurable merits. The passage illustrates how such gifts yield goodness and contr

52 The Virtue of Absorbing 6. Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta There is the offering that is purified by the giver, not by the receiver. There is the offering that is purified by the receiver, not by th

The Dakkhīnāvibhaga Sutta discusses the concept of offering purification by the giver and receiver. It differentiates four types of offerings: purified by the giver, by the receiver, by neither, and b

45 AN 9.20, PTS: A IV 392: translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu 46 The Commentary states that Anathapindika is here referring to alms that he gives to the poor; his alms to the Sangha remain

This passage discusses a teaching from the Buddha to Anathapindika, emphasizing that even in times of famine when one can only offer coarse food, the act of giving remains valuable. The commentary hig

The Voice of Abandoning 7. Velama Sutta "Householder, regardless of whether a gift is coarse or refined, if it is given inattentively, disrespectfully, not with one's own hand, as if throwing it away

In the Velama Sutta, the Buddha emphasizes the importance of the quality of gifts over their material worth. Whether a gift is simple or elaborate, the intention behind it matters greatly. Gifts given

66 The Virtue of Approving 7. Velāma Sutta "Now, householder, if the thought should occur to you, 'Perhaps it was someone else who at that time was Velāma the brahman, who gave that gift, t

In the Velāma Sutta, the householder is reminded that true merit comes not from the quantity or grandeur of gifts, but from the character and realization of those who receive them. The teaching emphas

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

The Bhojana Sutta highlights the spiritual significance of giving a meal, describing how the donor, by providing food, imparts five essential qualities to the recipient: life, beauty, happiness, stren