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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…
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 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 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…
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…
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
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 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…
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, …
Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
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Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
…has arrived at the conclusion that the component ‘dhamma’ in the Tathāgata’s designation refers to ‘transcendental dhamma.’ To reiterate, the titles of the noble disciples are connected with the designations of the…
…entity independently. The importance of the term kāya in 'dhammakāya' is also explored, linking the transcendental nature of dhamma as vital for transformation and achieving nobility. The reasoning behind the title…
Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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Understanding Dhammikāya in Buddhist Philosophy
…h ‘self.’138 As an adjective, he identifies the dhamma that is the Tathāgatas’ body as the ninefold transcendental dhamma (nava-lokuttara-dhamma).139 In one instance, he uses the term dhammikāya in the sense which …
…rdinary qualities such as ten powers and six kinds of knowledge. Dhammapāla emphasizes the ninefold transcendental dhamma, aligning it with the teachings of true dhamma and the Buddha's unique qualities, showcasing…
Discovering Inner Transcendental Bodies
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Discovering Inner Transcendental Bodies
… 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 human body to subtle human body, from subtle 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 …
Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
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Understanding Transcendental Inner Bodies and Meditation
individual person possesses 18 transcendental inner bodies, which can be reached through advanced stages of meditative absorption. Once a person …
This text discusses the concept of 18 transcendental inner bodies accessed through advanced meditation, reaching the Dhammakaya for profound insights. I…
Meditative Power
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Meditative Power
…se. However, when duty calls me back to deal with the mundane part of life, I must retreat from the transcendental, step by step, body by body[, from the Arahat body to the physical human body. Once that is accomp…
…nce of separating meditation time from daily tasks to avoid distractions. By transitioning from the transcendental state back to the physical world, one can manage both spiritual and mundane obligations effectively…
การทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกายมนุษย์และกิเลส
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การทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับกายมนุษย์และกิเลส
กายมนุษย์ละเอียดยิ transcendental human body; spiritual human body กายละเอียด transcendental body; spiritual body; subtle กายหยาบ p…
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