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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakaya
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakaya
…rst, as a *kammadhāra* compound, the translation of the term *dhammākāya* will be ‘the body that is transcendental (lokuttara) dhamma’ or ‘the body that is Nibbāna.’ This gives a similar sense as that of the transl…
…Dhammakaya can be viewed in two ways: as a kammadhāra compound translated to mean 'the body that is transcendental dhamma' or as a tappurisa compound meaning 'body pertaining to transcendental dhamma.' This analysi…
Exploring Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhist Philosophy
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Exploring Suffering and Enlightenment in Buddhist Philosophy
…h of, 20, 23, Magga Sphere as 112, 115 46-8, 57ff., 198, 199-200 Suffering, Noble Truth of the Ori- transcendental abstention (see gin of (see Origin of Suffering) transcendental abstinence) supporting concentratio…
…ration. Concepts such as the Five Aggregates, the Noble Truth of Suffering, and the significance of transcendental states are analyzed in relation to achieving enlightenment and overcoming worldly attachments. Key …
Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya in Relation to Paccekabuddhas and Enlightenment
… the notion that the term dhamma in the adjective 'dhammakāya' corresponds to enlightenment,' i.e., transcendental dhamma(s). It may be argued that the Buddha and Paccekabuddhas are not the same. As the Buddha is a…
…ingular concept applying to both the Buddha and Paccekabuddhas, emphasizing that 'dhamma' refers to transcendental aspects rather than mere teachings. This clarifies that both enlightened beings, although differing…
Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
the function of each particular transcendent dhamma.116 The totality of transcendental qualities constituting each transcendental state, which is identified earlier with dhammakāya, deno…
…es the different levels of dhammakāya, suggesting that each level corresponds to varying degrees of transcendental reality and the attainment of noble disciples. Ultimately, the transformative experiences of realiz…
Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
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Understanding Mundane and Transcendental Merit
92. ACQUIRE BOTH MUNDANE & TRANSCENDENTAL MERITS Addressing someone who wanted only to meditate and not participate in any mundane chores: I …
The text discusses the balance between mundane and transcendental merits in personal growth and meditation practice. Mundane merit is achieved through good deeds whi…
Understanding the Impermanence of the Body and the Pursuit of Transcendence
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Understanding the Impermanence of the Body and the Pursuit of Transcendence
…ess. The wise therefore reflect and are sobered by the impermanence of the body. **The Nine Supreme Transcendental Attainments** In contrast to the impermanence of the physical body, transcendental attainments, com…
…wholesomeness, suffering, and illnesses due to our desires. It contrasts this with the nine supreme transcendental attainments, which include paths leading to true happiness beyond physical suffering. These attainm…
Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
…term dhamma in the passage as the Buddha's ‘verbal teaching,’ while allowing its interpretation as ‘transcendental realities.’ The equation of the Buddha and dhamma, as well as the connection between the Buddha’s d…
…he masculine 'Brahmā' or the neuter 'brahman,' ultimately leading to the view that dhamma signifies transcendental realities. It suggests that dhamma embodies the incorruptible essence of the Buddha and the noble q…
The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
…r earlier proposed interpretation that the term dhamma in the designations of the Buddha refers to ‘transcendental realities’ (lokuttara dhammas), the highest of which is that the essence of the Buddha is Nibbāna. …
…gesting that they refer to the highest aspect of Tathāgāta, likely Nibbāna. The term dhamma denotes transcendental realities, transcending the realm of samsāra. The discussion introduces the ninefold transcendental
Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
…sons.83 Our study thus concludes, in general terms, that ‘dhamma’ in all these compounds refers to ‘transcendental dhamma.’84 As the significance of such a conception of ‘dhamma’ is determined by ‘its function’ as …
This study delves into the concepts of dhamma and Nibbāna, positing that dhamma refers to transcendental dhamma, which serves as a transformer and defilement eradicator. It explores how the realization of…
Understanding Dhammakāya: The Essence of Transcendental Dhamma
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Understanding Dhammakāya: The Essence of Transcendental Dhamma
…defined. The dependence of functions of individual constituents on the ‘totality’ of the particular transcendental path allows its definition as a kind of ‘body.’ The same could be said for transcendental fruits (l…
…ion of its constituents. The interpretation of 'dhammakāya' is explored, suggesting it embodies the transcendental dhamma and Nibbāna as the Buddha's 'body.' The analysis considers different grammatical forms of Dh…
Understanding the Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
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Understanding the Inner Bodies and Enlightenment
…s of enlightenment, the more radiant and blissful the mind becomes. The bodies of enlightenment are transcendental [lokuttara] and are beyond the influence of the Three Signs because they are not made of mundane Ag…
… successive inner bodies leading to the Dhammakāya, emphasizing the distinction between mundane and transcendental bodies. It highlights that all worldly bodies, including the human, are influenced by the Three Sig…
Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Enlightenment
…ch supports our earlier conclusion from the Āgamaṇa-sutta that the term could refer to a particular transcendental state, and that each state being a ‘whole’ or ‘totality’ of transcendental constituents in the corr…
…ne who attains them. The dhammakāya can be developed to higher levels, suggesting various states of transcendental reality. This aligns with interpretations from the Āgamaṇa-sutta concerning the nature and levels o…
Supramundane Paths and Fruits in Dhammakāya
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Supramundane Paths and Fruits in Dhammakāya
…ar paths and their corresponding fruits are collectively called under the same titles. Of the eight transcendental levels, the first to the seventh titles refer to the quality of ‘trainees,’ while the last refers t…
The text discusses the different transcendental levels of dhammakāya, highlighting the distinction between trainees and non-trainees. The first sev…
Understanding Pali and Parami in Buddhism
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Understanding Pali and Parami in Buddhism
…tten in Pali. Pali texts are used by the Theravada school of Buddhism. Parami: a Pali word meaning transcendental virtues, perfected virtues, or Perfections. Parami is a spiritual perfection achieved by a Bodhisat…
…t for the Theravada school of Buddhism. A key term in this context is 'Parami', which translates to transcendental virtues or perfected virtues. In Buddhism, Parami represents spiritual perfections attained by a Bo…
Born Alone, Die Alone
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Born Alone, Die Alone
…Perfections' (parami). Preserve and protect our merit. Only merit will carry us through in the end. Transcendental merit (merit gained from meditation) is very important. How much do you expect of life when you hav…
Life is fleeting and solitary; focus on saving oneself before aiding others. With the knowledge of Buddhism, one must act promptly to reap its benefits or risk a wasted life. Achieving Perfections and
Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
… livid; nor is it the concept of happiness as an interpreted by Western culture. It is an enduring, transcendentall happiness integral to the calmness attained through enlightenment. Once a person has attained Nibb…
…kets, is the comprehensive Buddhist scripture covering discipline, discourses, and ultimate truths. Transcendental merit is earned through meditation and mental cultivation, while the gesture of Wai expresses respe…
Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path
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Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path
…ld Path in terms of practice at two levels: low (mundane) (see more detail Chapter Eight) and high (transcendental) (see more detail Chapter Seven). 1.1 Right View (mundane): At low level Right View means having th…
…, and Right Concentration. At a mundane level, Right View refers to understanding karma, while at a transcendental level, it signifies the attainment of nirvana, free from ignorance. This path serves as a guiding f…
The Importance of Meditation in Buddhism
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The Importance of Meditation in Buddhism
…mavacara-bhūmi], the Form Sphere [rūpāvacara-bhūmi], the Formless Sphere [arūpāvacara-bhūmi] or the Transcendental Level [lokuttarabhūmi]. If it arises at the Transcendental Level then it is called the Transcendent…
…or arahants are contingent upon meditation. The Noble Eightfold Path, essential in both mundane and transcendental contexts, guides practitioners in cultivating wholesomeness through actions such as generosity and …
The Story of Khujutara and Khema
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The Story of Khujutara and Khema
…could not even tell a lie any more and had to tell the whole truth illustrating Right Speech at the transcendental level. Abstaining from further embezzlement, illustrates Right Action also at the transcendental le…
…equences of embezzlement. Her change illustrates the concepts of Right Speech and Right Action at a transcendental level. The text also touches upon the story of Khema, signifying moral lessons within the Buddhist …
Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
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Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
… (bhūmi) to which the Buddha belongs, i.e., passing beyond the worldly plane (lokiya- bhūmi) to the transcendental plane (lokuttara-bhūmi). So the title ‘son of the Blessed one’ suggests that the person is a noble …
…es into the characteristics of a Stream-attainer, identified as a noble disciple who is reborn to a transcendental plane through the Buddha's teachings. Key qualities include association with virtuous individuals, …