Formerly Ven. Dr. Mettanando Bhikkhu. Pridi Banomyong International College, Thammasat University, Thailand.
摘要
Abstract
Thailand’s controversial Wat Phra Dhammakāya has grown exponentially. In just three decades, it has come to have millions of followers in and outside of Thailand and over forty branches overseas. The esoteric teaching of meditation taught by the leaders of the community has inspired thousands of young men and women from various universities to sacrifice their lives to serve their Master, something that has never been seen before in Thailand or elsewhere in the Theravāda world. What is the nature of this esoteric teaching? Why is it so appealing to these young minds? These questions are discussed and analyzed by the author, who was one of Wat Phra Dhammakāya’s founding members.
目次
Short History of Wat Phra Dhammakāya 486 Different Layers of Teachings to Newcomers 487 Esoteric Teaching of Phra Monkhol-thep-muni: Vijjā Dhammakāya 489 Genesis According to Vijjā Dhammakāya 492 Primordial Buddha: Power of Righteousness, Authority of the Abbot 497 Power Base of Community Leader: Myth of the Cosmic Army of the Dharma498 Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich and the Army of the Light 501 Methods Used by the Abbot to Impress Disciples About His True Nature 503 To What Extent is the Esoteric Teaching Accepted in the Community? 505 Influence in the Ecclesiastical Community of Thailand 506 Relationship to the State and National Politics 508 Conclusion 511
