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In a few passages, however, Sāriputta also refers to the term dhammakāya in the sense of the Buddha’s teaching.150 On the whole, traditional Theravādins interpret the term dhammakāya mostly in the se

This passage examines the term 'dhammakāya' as interpreted in traditional Theravāda Buddhism. It discusses the general view of dhammakāya as reflecting the qualities of the Buddha and the spiritual re

115. BEAUTY THAT IS NOT In all my years, I have yet to see a truly beautiful woman. For all their efforts to beautify themselves from head to toe, to my eyes I see no beauty in them at all. What I see

In reflections from November 5, 1979, the author expresses a profound disillusionment with conventional beauty, seeing it as harmful and reflective of deeper vanity. The constant resolutions to avoid

Suzanne Jeffrey Life, of course, is not as neat as these teachings are laid out for you, and we do not always meet life’s stresses, or sufferings, head-on with a Dhamma teaching. When I become frustr

Suzanne Jeffrey reflects on her journey of understanding Dhamma teachings through the wisdom of Luang Por Dattajeevo. She shares insights into dealing with life's challenges, the importance of mindful

" There are seven kinds of offerings made to the Sangha, Ānanda. One gives a gift to a Sangha of both [bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs] headed by the Buddha; this is the first kind of offering made to the San

This text outlines the seven kinds of offerings one can make to the Sangha, including gifts to the collective body of monks and nuns, and individual offerings specifying bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs. The fi

Although there is no date on the manuscript, the dhammakāya verse has been known in the Lan Na regions for many centuries. It also appears on a 16th century stone inscription unearthed at the site of

The dhammakāya verse has been recognized in the Lan Na regions for centuries, with historical inscriptions confirming its existence dating back to the 16th century, specifically at Wat Tham Suea in Ph

Sabbāñutāläñā pävarasiãm] is the sublime head of the Lord. Nibbāna­rammaña pavarasitakesaṃ: the wisdom that recognizes Nibbāna as the object of consciousness is the sublime hair of the Lord. Catuttajj

This text discusses the sublime qualities of the Lord, emphasizing various forms of wisdom, such as the recognition of Nibbāna as the object of consciousness and the wisdom that leads to divine hearin

The second one is the "Golden Palace" which is located below the heart and spleen, and the last field is the "Mud Pill Court" or the Palace of Ni-wan which is located about three inches within the hea

The text discusses the Golden Palace and the Mud Pill Court in relation to Daoist meditation. It highlights the visualization techniques associated with the cinnabar field, emphasizing its significanc

HOW MUCH DO YOU L-O-V-E YOURSELF ? 看您有多爱自己? โครงการบรรพชาอุปสมบทหมู่ธรรมทายาทนานาชาติ IDOP รุ่นที่ 11 国际佛法新传者短期出家活动 14 July – 14 August 2013 (32 Days) International Dhammadayada Ordination Program 201

The International Dhammadayada Ordination Program (IDOP) offers a unique opportunity for individuals to experience monastic life. Scheduled from July 14 to August 14, 2013, this 32-day program welcome

- The first image (top) shows two monks, one handing an award or plaque to the other, with other monks in the background. - The second image (bottom left) depicts a formal event with a seated monk in

This content describes a set of images depicting a ceremonial event with monks. The first image portrays one monk awarding another, indicating a recognition of merit. The second image features a monk

109. BUILD UP MERIT A layperson expressed the desire to go on a meditation retreat, but was concerned about her grown son being left alone. When a man and a woman are in love, the world becomes a colo

In this text, the author emphasizes the significance of merit and demerit as the only true possessions we carry beyond this life. The discussion opens with a layperson's dilemma about meditation retre

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

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,

This Life Next Life Payasi Sutta (Rebirth and Karma) Thus have I heard. 1. The venerable Kumara Kassapa¹ was once walking on tour in Kosala together with a great company of bhikkhus, to the number o

The Payasi Sutta recounts the teachings of venerable Kumara Kassapa during his time in Setavya. It narrates the challenges faced by Payasi, a chieftain in this city, as he grapples with misconceptions

6. ' Even though Master Kassapa says thus, it still appears to me that not one of these things exists. ' ' Have you, Prince, any proof to establish that they do not exist ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa.

In this dialogue, the protagonist questions Master Kassapa about the existence of moral consequences for unethical actions. Despite Master Kassapa's assertions, the protagonist cites personal experien

10. 'Even though Master Kassapa says so, it still appears to me that not one of these things exists. ' 'Have you any further evidence, prince ?' . . . 'I have, Master Kassapa. ' 'As how ? ' 'Here it i

In a thought-provoking dialogue, a prince challenges Master Kassapa's assertions about the existence of a spiritual realm. The prince draws upon personal experiences with friends who lived virtuous li

This Life Next Life 28 We do not believe him when he says these things. 'That, Prince, is just as if there were a man born blind who could not see objects as dark or bright, as blue, yellow, red or

In this passage, the conversation between Prince and Master Kassapa highlights the limitations of human perception. The parable of the blind man illustrates how disbelief stems from unawareness. The t

This Life Next Life 30 In this way, Prince, is the other world to be seen, and not, even as you imagine, by this fleshly eye. Let this be a proof to you that there is another world, that there are b

In this text, Prince questions Master Kassapa about the existence of another world and the nature of existence beyond death. The discussion revolves around the moral behavior of Wanderers and Brahmins

103. WISHES COME THROUGH I made the following resolution while leaving a robe-offering ceremony to monks on the occasion of the Magha Puja Day® in which I was the ceremonial leader. Bring your mind to

The text reflects on the practice of making merit during the Magha Puja Day, emphasizing the importance of intention in offerings. It conveys that merit can be shared and received by others, and the o

Here is the extracted text from the image: --- Chaiyaboon achieved a high level of success in the Dhammakaya meditation practice, and Khun Yai assigned him to teach meditation to others. Chaiyaboon

Chaiyaboon, a successful practitioner of Dhammakaya meditation, pursued his true calling as a Buddhist monk after graduating from Kasetsart University in 1969. Known as Luang Por Dhammayenyo, he becam

The Virtue of Abstaining 6. Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta the virtues loved by noble ones.24 It is owing to the Blessed One that Mahā paja pārī Gotāmī is free from doubt about suffering, about the origin of

The Dakhina-vibhanga Sutta highlights the significance of abstaining from harmful actions such as killing and immoral conduct. It illustrates how one's journey towards refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma, an