Dharmadoot: 18 articles with summaries

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Bone, Stone and Throne: Relic Veneration's Rise and Impact on Pre-Modern Chinese Society

The rise of relic veneration in Chinese Buddhism, particularly through the enshrinement of Gautama Śākyamuni’s remains, profoundly shaped monastic life and broader pre-modern Chinese society. This…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 27–44

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Buddhist Ethics: Non-Virtue, Merit, and the Path to Enlightenment

By Tashi Tsering

The paper analyzes the Dhammapada stanza advising against sin and promoting merit, focusing on Buddhist ethical principles. It details five factors for non-virtuous actions (basis, motivation,…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 136–149

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Comparing Pāli and Tibetan Versions of Mahāsuññata-sutta

By Animesh Prakash

The Mahāsuññata-sutta, a Pāli discourse on emptiness, is compared with its Tibetan counterpart in this study. The sutta, taught by the Buddha to Ānanda at Nigrodhārāma in Kapilavastu, explores…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 75–83

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Environment's Impact on Mind Development: Forest Meditation in Buddha's Time

By N H P R S Navarathne

This study examines the impact of natural environments, particularly forests, on mind development through the lens of Buddhist teachings. It analyzes why the Buddha emphasized forest meditation,…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 63–74

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Mahārahanīti: An Introduction to Unknown Pāli Nīti Text

By Ujjwal Kumar

The Mahārahanīti (Mhn), a Pāli nīti text, introduces ethical principles through 254 verses, primarily compiled from existing sources rather than original composition. The title derives from the first…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 169–179

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Mindfulness as a Comprehensive Path for Self-Liberation in Early Buddhism

By K. Bhima Kumar

Mindfulness, a cornerstone of Buddhist practice, is explored in early Buddhist literature as a path to self-liberation. The *satipaṭṭhāna sutta* outlines four principal objects of mindfulness: body,…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 52–62

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Social Engineering in Buddha's Dhamma: Equality and Women in Pali Literature

By Arvind Rituraj

The article explores Lord Buddha's social engineering methods as reflected in Pali literature, focusing on equality based on action and gender equality. It contrasts Buddha's approach with the rigid…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 123–135

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Buddha's Analytical Method of Discourse and Kathāvatthu Methodology

By Shailendra Kumar Singh

This study examines the Buddha's method of discourse and the methodology of the Kathāvatthu, focusing on historical and analytical approaches. The Buddha rejected pre-existing soul theories due to…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 96–100

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Early Indian Buddhism's Three Gujarat Cities: Bhārukaccha, Dvāravatī, Sīhapura

By K. T. S. Sarao

The Pāli Tipiṭaka mentions three significant settlements in modern Gujarat: Bhārukaccha, Dvāravatī, and Sīhapura. Bhārukaccha, identified with modern Bhāruch, was a seaport, trading hub, and entrepôt…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 18–26

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Gautama Buddha's Economic Wisdom in Parābhavasutta

By Gyanaditya Shakya

The Parābhavasutta, part of the Suttanipāta in the Pāli Canon, offers economic and ethical guidance for avoiding downfall in family and spiritual life. It identifies causes of failure, including…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 211–220

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Historical Survey of Guṇamati Mahāvihāra and Its Connection to Buddhist-Mādhava Debate

By Arun Kumar Yadav

This PDF content discusses a field survey of the historical Guṇamati Mahāvihāra, a Buddhist monastery linked to the sixth-century scholar Guṇamati, a Consciousness school expert and Bodhisattva…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 180–210

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Ksemedra's Avadana Kalpalata: A Bridge Between Buddhist Teachings and Tibetan Literary Tradition

By Pema Tenzin

The Avadāna literature, particularly Ksemedra's *Avadānakalpalatā*, holds significant importance in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Avadānas, distinct from Jātakas, focus on the Buddha's own actions…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 45–51

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Muktālatà Avadāna and Kṣemendra

By Pema Tenzin

The Avadāna literature, particularly Ksemedra's *Avadānakalpalatā*, holds significant importance in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Avadānas, distinct from Jātakas, focus on the Buddha's own actions…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 45–51

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Observation on Three Buddhist Ethical Terms: Kusala, Akusala and Kiriyà as reflected in the Pàli Literature

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The paper examines the ethical terms *Kusala* (wholesome), *Akusala* (unwholesome), and *Kiriyà* (functional conduct) in Buddhist soteriology, analyzing their roles in early Nikāyas, Abhidhamma, and…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 150–168

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Pali Language's Role in Preserving Buddhist Cultural Heritage

By Subhra Barua

The Pāli language, integral to Theravāda Buddhism, served as the medium for preserving and transmitting the Buddha’s teachings, significantly influencing cultural heritage across diverse regions.…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 101–111

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Tārā Cult in Buddhism and Brahmanism

By Seema Mamta Minz

The article explores the origins and significance of the Tārā cult within Buddhism, particularly its connection to Mahāyāna traditions and its spread in regions like Jharkhand, India. It highlights…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 112–122

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The Cult of Buddhist Relics: Genesis and Significance of Veneration

By Arvind Kumar Singh

The article explores the historical and religious significance of Buddhist relics, tracing their origins to the cremation of the Buddha, as described in the Mahāparinibbāna Sutta. The Buddha’s…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 84–95

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Theravāda and (Mūla) Sarvāstivāda: Origins and Early Development

By Charles Willemen

The article examines the historical development and relationships between early Buddhist schools, particularly Theravāda and Sarvāstivāda (including Mūlasarvāstivāda). It challenges the traditional…

November 2020Vol. 86pp. 11–17

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