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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
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Understanding Dhamma and Nibbāna
The parallel usage of dhammakāya and dhammabhūta with brahmakāya and brahmmabhūta suggests further that the term dhamma in the passage should refer to Nibbāna. Indeed, it is possible also to say that
… qualities that collectively influence the elimination of defilements. The text illustrates a spectrum of understanding the four noble truths across different levels of realization, asserting that the j…
Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
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Understanding the Concept of Body and Collection in Dhamma
…arries the same connotation comparable to the ‘creator,’ or the dhamma that ‘transforms’ a worldly human into a noble one. This refers to transcendental ‘paths’ and ‘fruits.’
This text analyzes the distinctions between the terms 'body' and 'collection' within the framework of Dhamma, particularly focusing on functional dependence. It argues that while a 'body' maintains es
The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
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The Concept of Dhamma and Kāya in Buddhist Philosophy
…These are systematized later as the ninefold transcendental dhamma (navadīgha lokuttaradhamma), subsuming the four supramundane paths, their corresponding fruits,and Nibbāna. Thus, from all the implicat…
This study examines the terms dhamma and brahma, suggesting that they refer to the highest aspect of Tathāgāta, likely Nibbāna. The term dhamma denotes transcendental realities, transcending the realm
Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
…t für buddhismus (1921): 73-83, 79, Harrison, op. cit., note 20, p. 78. Here, Harrison refers to a number of scholars who translate ‘brahma-’ in this case as ‘brahman,’ which he thinks more correct. Gom…
This text clarifies that the term 'brahma-' can refer to either the masculine 'Brahmā' or the neuter 'brahman,' ultimately leading to the view that dhamma signifies transcendental realities. It sugges
Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
…eradicating defilements, must be constitutive of the eight elements of the noble path that are instrumental to enlightenment. As these transcendental paths and fruits function in transubstantiating a pe…
This text elaborates on the interrelationship between Right Concentration, Right Views, and Right Aspirations as pivotal elements of the Noble Eightfold Path leading to liberation. It discusses the sp
The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
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The Transformative Power of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
…involves the elimination of particular fetters, as well as the rise of new qualities. In such a circumstance, the dhamma which transforms a worldly human (puthujjana) into a noble disciple (ariya·sāvaka…
This text delves into the concept of transformation in Buddhist philosophy, specifically through the Noble Eightfold Path. It highlights how this path aids in the eradication of defilements, enabling
Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
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Buddhism and the Concept of Nirvāṇa
…ddha, one can be ‘saved’ only by attaining nirvāṇa - that is, by going beyond the plane of profane human experience and re-establishing the plane of the unconditioned. In other words, one can be saved o…
…hat for the Buddha, salvation comes through attaining nirvāṇa, transcending the mundane aspects of human life and entering an unconditioned state. This transformation entails a metaphorical death to the…
Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
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Understanding Dhamma and Spiritual Realization
…nstituents of the path, which can be identified with the ‘appropriate state of mind’ which is ‘instrumental’ to the realisation. As is usually described in the canon, when the mind of listeners becomes …
This content discusses the process of spiritual attainment through dhamma, emphasizing four key activities that lead to the emergence of noble qualities. It highlights how listening to the Buddha's te
Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
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Qualities of a Stream-Attainer in Buddhism
mentioned in the canon.40 The title ‘son of the Blessed one’ suggests that, through the Buddha, the person was (re)born to the same plane (bhūmi) to which the Buddha belongs, i.e., passing beyond the
This text delves 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
Saddhā: The Criterion of Being the Tathāgata's Son
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Saddhā: The Criterion of Being the Tathāgata's Son
Saddhā: Criterion of being the Tathāgata's Son The first point to be looked at is the criterion of being the Buddha’s ‘true son’ which is, in this passage, defined by means of his irremovable confiden
This text discusses the criterion of being the Tathāgata's son, emphasizing the irremovable confidence (saddhā) in the Buddha. It defines this confidence as settled and unchangeable despite external i
Understanding Dhammakāya: A Scholarly Interpretation
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Understanding Dhammakāya: A Scholarly Interpretation
… atakkavacaro nipuṇo paṇḍitavedaniyo. ... Ahaṅ c’eva kho pana dhammaṃ deseyyaṃ pare ca me na ajāneyyum. Vin.I.4-5, M.I.167-168, S.I.136. This dhamma attained by me is deep, hard to see, hard to comprehe…
This text delves into scholarly interpretations of the term 'dhammakāya', emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of 'dhamma' as both a realized reality and a verbal expression. It identifies
Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Aggañña-sutta
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Exploring the Concept of Dhammakāya in the Aggañña-sutta
…ter is a reduced form of a dvanda compound in which there remain only one component and the plural number.) the present paper takes this to be plural, as it is stated at the beginning of the story that …
This text discusses the term 'dhammakāya' as referenced in the Aggañña-sutta, emphasizing its importance in defining an heir of dhamma and the Tathāgata’s true son. The conversation between the Buddha
Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
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Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
… Pathway to the Centre - Purity and the Mind: Proceedings of the Inaugural International Samādhi Forum, ed. Edward F. Crangle (Sydney: Dhammachai International Research Institute Inc., 2010). ² To name…
The study investigates the term dhamma-kāya as presented in the Pali Canon, aiming to provide a comprehensive analysis that has been overlooked in previous studies. While many references have been mad
Nong Pa Fa Cave Manuscripts: A Historical Insight
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Nong Pa Fa Cave Manuscripts: A Historical Insight
…mely rare for a palm-leaf manuscript. The oldest manuscript, however, is kept at the Provincial Museum in Luang Prabang (formerly the Royal Palace). It is dated 1520 CE. This manuscript, written in a La…
The Nong Pa Fa Cave manuscripts are ancient, with one dating back to 2112 BE (1569 CE). The oldest, from 1520 CE, resides in Luang Prabang. These writings in a Lao variant of Dhamma script include a c
Exploring Ancient Thai Meditation Manuscripts and Their Influence
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Exploring Ancient Thai Meditation Manuscripts and Their Influence
…e d’Extrême-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 th…
…n 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 early Chinese Buddhi…
Exploration of Pāli Manuscripts in Laos
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Exploration of Pāli Manuscripts in Laos
…ssue arises from the meaning of the term itself. Jantrasrisalai suggests that many scholars have assumed that the term signifies the ‘collection of teachings’. dhamma can easily be interpreted as “teach…
…ions of dhammakāya, dissecting its components dhamma and kāya. She challenges previous scholarly assumptions by offering new insights from the Apadāna discourses, showing the term's deeper meanings and …
Launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute
…Manuscript Project is Dr. Chanida Jantrasiralai; she is also a contributing author to this first volume of the Journal. XII
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
Inaugural Volume of Buddhist Research by Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Inaugural Volume of Buddhist Research by Dhammachai International Research Institute
…), as an academic organization preserving Early Buddhist teaching, proudly publish the inaugural volume of their research works. This is part of meritorious needs deserving the celebration. Our institut…
…ang Phaw Dhammajayo's ordination and the significant Buddhajayanti 2600. This inaugural research volume embodies DIRI's commitment to preserving early Buddhist teachings and expanding academic awareness…
Congratulatory Letter for Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Congratulatory Letter for Dhammachai International Research Institute
…t of the Dhammachai International Research Institute, the fostering of strong relationships with a number of universities internationally, collaborative research projects, the funding of research and te…
The 60th Dhammachai Education Foundation of Australia and New Zealand has strengthened its commitment to studying the Buddhist tradition. The foundation established the Dhammachai International Resear
The Importance of Indigenous Scholarly Voices in Buddhist Studies
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The Importance of Indigenous Scholarly Voices in Buddhist Studies
…cholarly voices' - of those who can speak more and more confidently within contemporary academic forums and who are seeking to acquire critical skills of exposition and analysis in the study of meditati…
This text highlights the significance of DIRI in promoting indigenous scholarly voices in Buddhist studies. It discusses how the journal can facilitate knowledge sharing, consultation among experts, a