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Understanding the Inner Bodies on the Path to Enlightenment
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Understanding the Inner Bodies on the Path to Enlightenment
them and go further through the centre until attaining the Body of Enlightenment — the most subtle of the inner bodies. The inner bodies between the Paṭhama Magga Sphere and the Body of Enlightenment
This text delves into the various inner bodies that exist between the Paṭhama Magga Sphere and the Body of Enlightenment. These include the Subtle Human Body, Angelic Body, and several Brahma Bodies,
The Relationship Between Processing, Cognition, and Mindfulness
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The Relationship Between Processing, Cognition, and Mindfulness
…ng the subtle Formless-Brahmā Body, it is seven times wiser Attaining the Body of Enlightenment and Subtle Body of Enlightenment, they are eight and nine times wiser respectively. This is the nature of their suc…
…on are intimately linked, forming the subtle physical body. If four faculties are disconnected, the subtle body ceases to exist, impacting physical survival. Mindfulness includes awareness of both external and i…
Attaining the Angelic Body through the Middle Way
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Attaining the Angelic Body through the Middle Way
[vimuttīnādassana] will be attained. When the mind is brought to a standstill at the centre of the Sphere of the Seeing and Knowledge of Liberation the Angelic Body will be attained. By now the sequen
The text discusses the attainment of the Angelic Body through a process of concentration and the sequential progression from the Coarse Human Body to various forms of Brahmā bodies, culminating in the
Understanding the Dhamma Body and Its Levels
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Understanding the Dhamma Body and Its Levels
reach the station, from there we take the train to the airport and eventually take the aeroplane that will take us to our destination. All the various inner spheres and bodies all the way from the Phy
This text delves into the concept of the Dhamma Body, highlighting its intricate structure composed of multiple layers, each representing a different level of spiritual refinement. Luang Phaw Wat Pakn
Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
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Understanding Dispassion and Detachment in Dhammakaya Meditation
…ent inner bodies which start with the physical human body and the subtle human body (astral body or subtle body) and which go successively deeper layers until reaching the body of enlightenment (Dhammakaya) of t…
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
Cultivating Transcendental Knowledge in Buddhism
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Cultivating Transcendental Knowledge in Buddhism
It is for this reason that the Lord Buddha advocated his monks to cultivate transcendental knowledge in order to put themselves beyond the reach of sensuality [kāma], unwholesomeness [akusalamadhaṃma]
The Lord Buddha encourages monks to attain transcendental knowledge to rise above sensuality and eradicate False View. Achieving the First Absorption endows practitioners with joy, happiness, and focu
The Journey to Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
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The Journey to Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
(also called the 'astral body' or 'dream body') all the way up to the various bodies of enlightenment. The meditator can see and consider bodies within the body by setting their attention to the centr
This text describes the meditative journey towards discovering inner bodies, known as the astral or dream body, and various spheres of awareness that lead to enlightenment. It details how focusing att
Mindfulness Practices in Buddhism
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Mindfulness Practices in Buddhism
…dies that lie hidden within our physical body: the astral body (sometimes called ethereal, dream or subtle body) through to the various bodies of enlightenment [dhammakāya]. 2. mindfulness of the feelings [veda…
This text delves into the four foundations of mindfulness (satipaṭṭhāna) in Buddhism. It teaches practitioners to continuously observe the body, feelings, the mind, and mental phenomena. 'Mindfulness
Understanding the Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
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Understanding the Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
the centre of the body, in the same way as described earlier, in entering the centre of the Pathama Magga Sphere, successive inner bodies can be attained, going further inside the subtle human body —
This text discusses the progression through successive inner bodies leading to the Dhammakāya, emphasizing the distinction between mundane and transcendental bodies. It highlights that all worldly bod
The Path to Enlightenment in Buddhism
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The Path to Enlightenment in Buddhism
grasping [räga], hatred [dosa] and delusion [moha]. When the mind is sufficiently pure to be released from these three defilements, the mind will attain the Formless Brahma Body. The defilements assoc
This text discusses the process of achieving enlightenment in Buddhism, focusing on the overcoming of three main defilements: grasping (räga), hatred (dosa), and delusion (moha). It explains the attai
Understanding Suffering and the Subtle Human Body
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Understanding Suffering and the Subtle Human Body
wealth. As the majority of sorts of suffering concerns material things, having attained the subtle human body, the mind, being unified with the subtle human body, is safely withdrawn beyond the reach
This text discusses why most people suffer due to attachment to their physical bodies and possessions, despite intellectually understanding Buddha's teachings on impermanence. The author emphasizes th
Understanding Dhammakāya and Defilements in Meditation
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Defilements in Meditation
deep meditation 114 defilement 122: different, for each inner body 135; of Angelic Body 135; of Dhammakāya Anāgāmi 137; of Dhammakāya Gotrabhu 136; of Dhammakāya Sakidāgāmi 136, 137; of Dhammakāya Sot
The text provides an in-depth examination of the Dhammakāya concept, explaining various levels such as Dhammakāya Anāgāmi, Gotrabhu, and Sakidāgāmi. It discusses the nature of defilements and how arah
Exploration of Metaphors in Buddhist Philosophy
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Exploration of Metaphors in Buddhist Philosophy
snake, poisonous, mistaken for rope spire, a palace - {metaphor for Mid- - {metaphor for self-mortification dle Way 38-9} 36} spouses, categories of 154-6 snake - {metaphor for craving 88} sprite, ear
This text explores several metaphors used in Buddhist philosophy, including the snake as a metaphor for craving and its relationship to the concept of suffering. It further elaborates on the significa
The Path to Spiritual Enlightenment
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The Path to Spiritual Enlightenment
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
Understanding the Nature of Craving and the Physical Body
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Understanding the Nature of Craving and the Physical Body
desire and carried away by their craving, and who do nothing but please themselves, never remove themselves from craving. Like the spider which spends its whole life in its web. If the spider were wis
The text discusses how craving ensnares individuals, likening them to a spider trapped in its web. It emphasizes the wise perspective on the body as impermanent and filled with impurities, urging a me
Discovering Inner Transcendental Bodies
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Discovering Inner Transcendental Bodies
He further discovered that when the mind is relaxed in a standstill state, while resting at the center of the Dhamma Sphere, inner transcendental bodies will emerge, one after another: from coarse hum
This text discusses the emergence of inner transcendental bodies through relaxation at the center of the Dhamma Sphere. As the mind achieves a state of calm and stillness, one can transition through v
Exploring Ancient Thai Meditation Manuscripts and Their Influence
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Exploring Ancient Thai Meditation Manuscripts and Their Influence
…-Orient. Like the Khmer texts, these old Thai meditation manuals refer to the Nāng Cittakumārī, the subtle body that transmigrates from one lifetime to another. Other commonalities include the mantra samma araha…
…e highlights links between these Thai texts and Khmer manuscripts, emphasizing concepts such as the subtle body ('Nāng Cittakumārī') and the 'dhamma sphere'. The article also covers An Shigao's influence in earl…
Understanding the Dhammakāya in Insight Meditation
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Understanding the Dhammakāya in Insight Meditation
called the ‘Coarse Dhammakāya Arahant’ or the ‘Subtle Dhammakāya Arahant’ — the latter two being the bodies of enlightenment of the arahant. The Dhammakāyas are all transcendental [lokuttara] in natur
This text delves into the concept of Dhammakāya Arahant, distinguishing between the Coarse and Subtle Dhammakāya. It explains that these bodies are transcendental and consist of pure aggregates that a
Understanding the Bodies of Enlightenment
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Understanding the Bodies of Enlightenment
ment, the Arahatta Body of Enlightenment [Dhammakāya Arahat] and the Subtle Arahatta Body of Enlightenment. Thus there are ten types of Bodies of Enlightenment. The Benefits of Attaining the Inner Bod
This content discusses the ten types of Bodies of Enlightenment, including the Arahatta Body and Subtle Arahatta Body, emphasizing the benefits of attaining inner bodies for personal growth. Meditator
Understanding the Right Way to Achieve Relaxation
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Understanding the Right Way to Achieve Relaxation
How Do You Know Whether You’re Doing It the Right Way? If you’re doing it the right way according to the right Knowledge (Vijja), your body will feel relaxed and at ease. Your mind will also feel rel
In achieving relaxation, if done correctly according to the right knowledge (Vijja), both body and mind will feel at ease. Initial feelings of contentment evolve into a lighter, more spacious existenc