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Launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute
Introduction This collection of articles marks the launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute (JDIRI). The articles presented here indicate some of the perspectives on B
This collection of articles marks the launch of the JDIRI, showcasing perspectives on Early Buddhism and meditation studies. The journal aims to publish research on ancient manuscripts and esoteric pr
The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
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The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
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
An Shigao's Contributions to Meditation Texts
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An Shigao's Contributions to Meditation Texts
Dao An 道安 (314-385 AD) states An Shigao's translation works which are concerned with meditation include Anban shouyi jing 安般守意經, Da Daodi jing 大道地經 "Yogācārabhumi Sūtra", Da shi er men jing 大十二門經, Xia
Dao An (314-385 AD) highlighted the works of An Shigao, particularly those focused on meditation, including texts like the Anban shouyi jing and Chanxing faxiang jing. Many of these translations have
Buddhist Influence on Daoist Visualization Techniques
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Buddhist Influence on Daoist Visualization Techniques
meditation. Lokakṣema translated Foshou banzhou sanmei jing 佛說般若三昧經 Pratyutpanna Samadhi-sūtra or “The Samadhi of Being in the presence of all the Buddhas”, which is the Visualization of Buddha or Bud
This text discusses the translation of Buddhist sutras like the Pratyutpanna Samadhi-sūtra and their influence on Daoist visualization techniques. It highlights how practices such as Buddhānusmṛti and
The Simile of the Caravan
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The Simile of the Caravan
23. ' Well then, Prince, I will give you a simile ; for it is by way of a simile that some intelligent men discern the meaning of what has been said. Once upon a time, Prince, a great caravan of a tho
In this narrative, a prince is presented with a simile involving a great caravan of a thousand carts journeying from the East to the West. The caravan consumes resources as it travels. Two leaders dec
Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
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Merit and the Journey of Good Deeds
67. ONE DROP AT A TIME FILLS UP A JAR Together, each tiny drop of water can fill up a big jar. Likewise, each act of good deed will fill up your "jar" of virtue. But with no good deed done at all, you
This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur
The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
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The Personal Journey of Overcoming Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey Defilements are individual, so getting rid of defilements is a personal journey. But we, as teachers, can help if we teach students good habits. Defilements can force the mind to thin
Defilements are a personal issue, and overcoming them is a vital journey supported by teaching good habits. The moment of birth represents a critical crisis in life. Individuals begin with ignorance a
Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation
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Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation
Centre-of-the-Centre: Efficacy in Buddhist Meditation. A work in progress presented to the international conference on Meditative Traditions of East Asia, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) and Dhar
This unpublished work discusses Buddhist meditation's efficacy and its cultural transmission from East Asia, particularly focusing on Dharma Drum Buddhist College and related scholarly articles on med
Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta - The Gift to the Sangha
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Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta - The Gift to the Sangha
The Vitar of Abmagiving 36 6. Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta "Give it to the Sangha, Gotami. When you give it to the Sangha, both I and the Sangha will be honoured." 3. Then the venerable Ānanda said to
In this excerpt from the Dakkhīnāvibhanga Sutta, the importance of giving to the Sangha is emphasized. Gotami's act of offering cloths is noted as significant, with the respect shown towards her relat
The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
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The Purification of Offerings in Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta
54 The Virtue of Absolving 6. Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta 13. "And how is the offering purified both by the giver and by the receiver? Here the giver is virtuous, of good character, and the receiver is
The Dakhināvíbhanga Sutta presents insights on how offerings are purified based on the character of both the giver and receiver. It delineates scenarios: when a virtuous giver offers to an immoral rec
The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
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The Virtue of Absorbing in the Velama Sutta
68 The Virtue of Absorbing 7. Velama Sutta "If one were to feed one non - returner, that would be more fruitful than... if one were to feed 100 oncereturners. "If one were to feed one arahant, that
In the Velama Sutta, the text highlights the profound impact of offering food to individuals with high spiritual attainment. It asserts that feeding a single non-returner yields greater merit than fee
The Virtue of Abstaining: Bhojana Sutta
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The Virtue of Abstaining: Bhojana Sutta
The picture contains the following text: --- The Virtue of Abstaining 8. Bhojana Sutta The prudent person giving life, strength, beauty, quick - wittedness - the wise person, a giver of happiness
The Bhojana Sutta emphasizes the importance of virtuous living and the impact it has on one's life. By giving life, strength, beauty, and happiness to others, an individual cultivates their own happin
Khun Yai's Vision for a Meditation Center
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Khun Yai's Vision for a Meditation Center
and her team could have their own place to teach and practice meditation and to propagate Buddhism. Unfortunately, all Khun Yai had in her possession was her own meager savings of 3,200 Baht ($160 in
This text narrates the challenges faced by Khun Yai and her team as they aim to create a meditation center despite limited resources of only 3,200 Baht. With unwavering faith in the power of merit, Kh
History of Khun Yai and the Drammayakha Tradition
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History of Khun Yai and the Drammayakha Tradition
The Great Master Pham- mongkhapa, Abbot of Nait Puklen, founder of the Drammayakha Tradiiton. Khun Yai's Tongkha Sunydangar, for first mediation teacher who was a student of the Great Master. Khun Y
Khun Yai, ordained as a Buddhist nun, became notable for her role in the Drammayakha Tradition, influenced by the Great Master Phammongkhapa. She studied under renowned teachers and contributed to the
Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
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Overcoming Suffering Through Education and Moderation
fund the consequences of our bad eating habits, this may also lead to unethical and immoral ways of funding our uninformed or mismanaged feeding of the body and its kinesia-driven greed and excesses.
This text discusses the impact of our eating habits and the broader implications of our existence, emphasizing the importance of education to alleviate the suffering associated with living. It highlig
การเจริญสติวิธีธรรมกาย
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การเจริญสติวิธีธรรมกาย
DHAMMAKAYA MEDITATION The Dhammakaya meditation method was initiated in Thailand 96 years ago by the Great Master Phramongkoltepmuni, famously known as Luang Pu Wat Paknam. It is one of the most popu
การทำสมาธิธรรมกายเริ่มขึ้นในประเทศไทยเมื่อ 96 ปีที่แล้ว โดยพระมหากษัตริย์พระธรรมกายซึ่งเป็นที่รู้จักกันดีในนามหลวงปู่วัดปากน้ำ เป็นเทคนิคการทำสมาธิที่ได้รับความนิยมทั้งในหมู่ชาวพุทธและไม่ใช่ชาวพุทธทั่
Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master: An Encounter with Luang Por Dattajeevo
Nicings with a Dhamma Master MEETINGS WITH A DHAMMA MASTER Meeting #1 12 July 2008 – Ashram I have been invited to meet Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, by a person name
The text recounts the author's experience meeting Luang Por Dattajeevo, the Vice Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, during a special occasion commemorating a birthday. With hesitation and excitement, the a
Understanding Boon and Generosity in Buddhism
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Understanding Boon and Generosity in Buddhism
be a sleeper!” He looks at me and almost winks. “We need to make boon continuously because, although we are born with boon, we don’t know how much we have when we are born. So we must continually make
In this enlightening dialogue, the necessity of creating 'boon' (goodness) continuously is discussed, emphasizing the intentional practices one must engage in to enhance their spiritual well-being. It
Meetings with a Dhamma Master
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Meetings with a Dhamma Master
Meetings with a Dhamma Master the greatest possible goodness to humanity, the destruction of Mara, which is the behind-the-scenes influential power of evil in existence. For Christians, I suppose, th
In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that
Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
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Understanding Basic Needs and Their Impact on Character Development
Suzanne Jeffrey But the four basic needs are the first four that I mentioned: food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. Who, then, provides us with these needs? Usually, our parents or guardians are the
The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving