The Qualities of the Buddha: Recollection and Spiritual Inspiration in Buddhist Practice
Le Thi Thanh Thuy
International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews March 1, 2026 DOI: 10.55248/gengpi.07.0326.0438 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Buddhism |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key points | Argues that the nine virtues of the Buddha are not merely ritualistic formulas of praise but a concise summary of the Buddha's entire path to enlightenment. Contends that serious study, reflection, and meditation on the Buddha's qualities calm the mind, reduce fear, strengthen faith, and positively affect daily moral life, and that reciting the Buddha's name internalizes those qualities and unlocks inherent potential for liberation. |
Abstract
This paper examines how the nine virtues of the Buddha (Navaguṇa Buddhaguṇa) in the Pāli tradition became a source of inspiration and guidance in Buddhist practice through an analysis of the benefits of contemplating the Buddha's virtues (buddhānussati).The paper clarifies the meaning of the nine traditional titles: Arahaṃ, Sammāsambuddho, Vijjācaraṇasampanno, Sugato, Lokavidū, Anuttaro Purisadammasārathi, Satthā Devamanussānaṃ, Buddho, Bhagavā, through the Dīgha, Majjhima, Aṅguttara, and Saṃyutta Nikāya, especially the Mahāsaccaka Sutta (MN 36), Soṇadaṇḍasutta (DN 4), along with the commentary in Buddhaghosa's Visuddhimagga and Upatissa's Vimuttimagga.The paper argues that these nine virtues are not merely ritualistic formulas of praise, but a concise summary of the Buddha's entire path to enlightenment.Through textual analysis and meditative practice, research shows that serious study, reflection, and meditation on the Buddha's qualities (Buddhaguṇa) remain an integral part of the spiritual practice of both Theravāda and Mahāyāna followers.It helps calming effect on the mind, reduces fear, and strengthens faith, and also has a direct positive impact on daily moral life.From this, the paper concludes that in the practice of reciting the Buddha's name, practitioners do not simply remember an enlightened being from the past, but gradually internalize those qualities, unlocking the inherent potential for liberation within themselves.
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