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the cakras are located, a location that suggests comparisons with Tantra. While the primary focus of this journal is dhammakāya, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has instructed the Director of DIRI, Phrakrupladn

This journal focuses on the study of cakras and early Buddhism, emphasizing neutrality across Buddhist schools. Under the direction of Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, the Director of DIRI, Phrakrupladnayokwara

Most of them refer only to the Aggañña-sutta passage, 4 missing out the three Apadāna references. 5 The reason could be either that the scholars concerned have taken the aforementioned text as represe

This paper examines the overlooked references to dhammarāya in the Pali canon, emphasizing a context not previously presented. It critiques the tendency to categorize texts strictly as ‘early Buddhism

II. The Different Approach A fairly established academic understanding has settled regarding the term dhammakāya in the Pali canon, that it was used merely in the sense of the ‘Buddha’s teachings.’ In

The term 'dhammakāya' in the Pali canon is understood as representing the Buddha's teachings. It is established through several canonical passages that equate the Buddha with dhamma. Notable reference

Of the three canonical passages mentioned above, only the first, namely the Aggañña-sutta passage, contains the term dhammakāya, while the other two do not. The reason for which all these passages are

This study reexamines the term dhammakāya in specific Pali canonical passages, notably the Aggañña-sutta, contrasting it with previous scholarly interpretations that often exclusively link the term to

III. References to 'Dhammakāya' in the Pāli Canon In the Pali canon, the term dhammakāya appears four times: once in the Aggiāṇā-sutta of the Dīgha-nikāya and three more times in Apadāna literature.

In the Pāli Canon, the term 'dhammakāya' is found four times, significantly in the Aggiāṇā-sutta and Apadāna literature. It serves various roles including a designation for the Tathāgata and associati

Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins As Gombrich points out, the passage in question is comparable to the Brahmins’ claim:46 brahmanā va brahmuo putṭā orasā mukhato jāta brahma

The text delves into how Gombrich compares the descriptions of Brahmins and Monks, emphasizing the dual interpretations of the term 'brahma-' as both the masculine creator and the neuter ultimate real

[Right concentration, again, becomes the basis of right views, right aspirations, and other steps of the noble eightfold path, which is now experienced on a higher level, and this spiral-like progress

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

On the whole, it appears that the terms dhamma and brahma constituting four designations of the Tathāgāta are used in the sense of the ‘highest.’ It is most likely that they refer to Nibbāna. This i

This study examines the terms dhamma and brahma, suggesting that they refer to the highest aspect of Tathāgāta, likely Nibbāna. The term dhamma denotes transcendental realities, transcending the realm

Bangkok period. The Lan Na palm-leaf manuscript itself cannot provide an accurate date for the composition of the verse because palm-leaf manuscripts are fragile, and rarely survive more than a centur

The Lan Na palm-leaf manuscript's dating is uncertain due to its fragility, but it has been recited by devout Buddhists since the 16th century, alongside evidence from the Phitsanulok inscription and

occurrences, the small of the large of the large of the body, the small of the body, the large, the large, the small, the large, the large, the small, the small, the largest, the largest, the largest,

This text explores the frequency of occurrences regarding body sizes, focusing particularly on the distinctions between large and small sizes. The repetition of sizes signifies a pattern that prompts

The Verse of Abandoning 6. Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta "When one person, owing to another, has come to possess unwavering confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha, and to possess the virtues

The Dakkhināvíbhanga Sutta emphasizes the significance of unwavering confidence in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. It illustrates how one person's faith and understanding can be influenced by another,

The Voice of Acquiring 9. Dana Sutta 9. Dana Sutta: Giving Sariputta60, 1. "Having given this gift seeking his own profit - with a mind attached [to the reward], seeking to store up for himself, [with

In this text, Sariputta discusses the nature of giving, contrasting two motivations behind altruistic acts. Those who give for personal gain and with attachment to rewards are reborn among the Four Gr

From a spiritual point of view, wisdom gained from meditation will help us become more ethical in our decision-making and also our choice of action. We will become more at ease with ourselves and our

From a spiritual perspective, wisdom gained from meditation fosters ethical decision-making and personal ease, leading to a harmonious family life and improved parenting. Regular meditation elevates t

When I first met Luang Por1, it was in the summer of 2008. I had come to visit my son, Luang Pi2 Joshua, during his first year as an ordained monk living at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Bangkok, Thailand. I

In the summer of 2008, I met Luang Por Dattajeevo at Wat Phra Dhammakaya while visiting my son. Initially intimidating, my interactions with this wise monk transformed my understanding of Dhamma. As t

Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slide into bad habits. Finally, defile- m

This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac

Making with a Dharma Talk Meeting #7 June 21, 2009 - Ashram The Eightfold Noble Path Today I am sitting with several other international people who have come to see Luang Por. I, once again, am for

In this enlightening Dhamma talk, Luang Por emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual's Eightfold Path, advocating that while everyone's journey is distinct, the universal qualities remain unchange

“Our brain (the five senses actually) takes in information in this way: Perception, Memorization, Thinking, Knowing or Cognition. Perception, of course, starts the process by an action happening to us

This text discusses the intricate processes of how our brain perceives, memorizes, thinks, and ultimately knows. It highlights the significance of each stage, emphasizing the depth required in thinkin

Meeting #13 04 March 2010 – International Buddhist Association Building Luang Por has agreed to meet with the members of the Peace Revolution Conference for a Dhamma talk and a question/answer sessio

In a gathering at the International Buddhist Association, Luang Por leads a Dhamma talk addressing meditation experiences and the relationship between body, mind, and Dhamma. Observing attendees, he e

Suzanne Jeffrey they drank because of cultural values; but in order for them to stop their drinking and smoking, we needed to provide an opportunity for them to follow the five precepts – or more! “

The text discusses the journey of overcoming bad habits such as drinking and smoking by following the five precepts, which include associating with good people, listening to the Dhamma, and seeking tr

Suzanne Jeffrey Sensation Memory Thought Wisdom Illustration #8 and amalgamate them for true understanding. "Of course, the mind works properly if all things are working properly. But, as we are aw

This passage discusses the workings of the mind and the importance of meditation for achieving true understanding. It emphasizes that the mind functions properly only when all inputs are correct, high