The Ajivikas - Rare Book Society of India
... an ancient religious order of the hermits? Are we not justified in presuming that the Ajivika sect sprang originally from a Vanaprastha or Vaikhanasa order of the hermits and gained an independent foothold as the result of its gradual differentiation from ...
... an ancient religious order of the hermits? Are we not justified in presuming that the Ajivika sect sprang originally from a Vanaprastha or Vaikhanasa order of the hermits and gained an independent foothold as the result of its gradual differentiation from ...
A History of Mindfulness
... them must be the very latest formulation of the topic. Then they might go back to read some of the works of well-known contemporary teachers. Since devotees usually have faith that their teacher (or the teacher’s teacher) was enlightened, they assume, often without reflection, that the teachings mus ...
... them must be the very latest formulation of the topic. Then they might go back to read some of the works of well-known contemporary teachers. Since devotees usually have faith that their teacher (or the teacher’s teacher) was enlightened, they assume, often without reflection, that the teachings mus ...
- Enlighten: Theses
... partially out of scrap wood. Fortunately, and largely thanks to his hard work and determination to provide a better future for his own family, I never knew first-hand the poverty he was raised in. Like virtually everyone who reads this dissertation and unlike most of the world’s population throughou ...
... partially out of scrap wood. Fortunately, and largely thanks to his hard work and determination to provide a better future for his own family, I never knew first-hand the poverty he was raised in. Like virtually everyone who reads this dissertation and unlike most of the world’s population throughou ...
medidas del tiempo - Fernando Galindo Soria
... to in the inscriptions of Asoka". In the Pali (= early Buddhist) form the word kappa is mentioned in the assumed oldest scripture of Buddhism, the Sutta Nipata, where it speaks of "Kappâtita: one who has gone beyond time, an Arahant".[2] This part of the Buddhist manuscripts dates back to the middle ...
... to in the inscriptions of Asoka". In the Pali (= early Buddhist) form the word kappa is mentioned in the assumed oldest scripture of Buddhism, the Sutta Nipata, where it speaks of "Kappâtita: one who has gone beyond time, an Arahant".[2] This part of the Buddhist manuscripts dates back to the middle ...
development of stupa architecture in india
... mortal Buddha. 2. Funeral Stupa erected over the relics of mortal Buddha or over his disciples. 3. Stupa for commemorative Buddha. Satapatha Brahmana mentions of raising a mound on the burial ground after cremation. The burial mound for the Devata should be square in shape. In the Jaina and Brahmani ...
... mortal Buddha. 2. Funeral Stupa erected over the relics of mortal Buddha or over his disciples. 3. Stupa for commemorative Buddha. Satapatha Brahmana mentions of raising a mound on the burial ground after cremation. The burial mound for the Devata should be square in shape. In the Jaina and Brahmani ...
Camp Newsletter – Dec 2014
... because all of the Buddha’s teachings contain profound philosophies and perspectives pertaining to human life and nature. These views greatly influence mankind in their thoughts and actions. Many Western philosophers regard the Buddha as one of the greatest philosophers of all times. However, if Bud ...
... because all of the Buddha’s teachings contain profound philosophies and perspectives pertaining to human life and nature. These views greatly influence mankind in their thoughts and actions. Many Western philosophers regard the Buddha as one of the greatest philosophers of all times. However, if Bud ...
the yoga boom: a call for christian discernment part 1: yoga in its
... “not painful” thoughts as well. This entire process of prakriti manifesting as the world and then returning to its unmanifest state was believed to recur on an eternal, cyclical basis, and it later, within a pantheistic philosophical system, became known as “the Days and Nights of Brahman.” Indeed, ...
... “not painful” thoughts as well. This entire process of prakriti manifesting as the world and then returning to its unmanifest state was believed to recur on an eternal, cyclical basis, and it later, within a pantheistic philosophical system, became known as “the Days and Nights of Brahman.” Indeed, ...
Chapter Two Religion : Being and Becoming a Brahmin
... Hence, it is claimed that Hinduism is not a closed system or a static religion and could be adapted even to the modern times of living. Therefore, this larger framework of the possibility of adaptation or flexibility provides the stations of 'being' and 'becoming'. This researcher equates 'being' w ...
... Hence, it is claimed that Hinduism is not a closed system or a static religion and could be adapted even to the modern times of living. Therefore, this larger framework of the possibility of adaptation or flexibility provides the stations of 'being' and 'becoming'. This researcher equates 'being' w ...
this PDF file
... concluded that the GES meant for total personality development adopting yoga way of life is more effective in enhancing visual and verbal memory scores than the MES. Alter (2004), has written a book “Yoga in modern India” from the vantage point of anthropologist. The core theme of the book is divide ...
... concluded that the GES meant for total personality development adopting yoga way of life is more effective in enhancing visual and verbal memory scores than the MES. Alter (2004), has written a book “Yoga in modern India” from the vantage point of anthropologist. The core theme of the book is divide ...
tathāgatagarbha, emptiness, and monism
... The tathāgatagarbha doctrine is one of the most significant Buddhist doctrines to have come under the scrutiny of scholars in recent times.2 One of the more interesting aspects of this doctrine is that it focuses attention on the nature of the Buddhist “absolute” or highest truth in such a way as to ...
... The tathāgatagarbha doctrine is one of the most significant Buddhist doctrines to have come under the scrutiny of scholars in recent times.2 One of the more interesting aspects of this doctrine is that it focuses attention on the nature of the Buddhist “absolute” or highest truth in such a way as to ...
Buddhist Meditation: An anthology from the Pali canon
... or ‘unskilful’ rather than ‘good’ or ‘bad’, with some exceptions (e.g. S V 149–52). The sense of ‘good’ should not be lost, however, and is often more suitable for texts on virtue (sila). Some words, such as kamma, dhamma and nibbana, have now passed into common English usage in their Sanskrit form. ...
... or ‘unskilful’ rather than ‘good’ or ‘bad’, with some exceptions (e.g. S V 149–52). The sense of ‘good’ should not be lost, however, and is often more suitable for texts on virtue (sila). Some words, such as kamma, dhamma and nibbana, have now passed into common English usage in their Sanskrit form. ...
Reasoner Reincarnation and Karma
... thought experiment in Imagining Karma. Specifically, ethicization refers to “the processes whereby a morally right or wrong action becomes a religiously right or wrong action that in turn affects a person’s destiny after death” (p. 75). While notions of reincarnation and karma are present in various ...
... thought experiment in Imagining Karma. Specifically, ethicization refers to “the processes whereby a morally right or wrong action becomes a religiously right or wrong action that in turn affects a person’s destiny after death” (p. 75). While notions of reincarnation and karma are present in various ...
13_chapte 6
... varied and specific not only to these communities as they changed over time but also to different levels of ordination and types of rituals. Furthermore, the rules are manifold, there are numerous different terms for them. On the basic of their terminology, four types can be distinguished: (1) Prohi ...
... varied and specific not only to these communities as they changed over time but also to different levels of ordination and types of rituals. Furthermore, the rules are manifold, there are numerous different terms for them. On the basic of their terminology, four types can be distinguished: (1) Prohi ...
Holt McDougal
... Hinduism • Also known as The Sanatana Dharma • Hinduism is a way of life, not a religion. • Third most popular religion • Believe in one God reincarnated into different forms • Follow The Vedas ...
... Hinduism • Also known as The Sanatana Dharma • Hinduism is a way of life, not a religion. • Third most popular religion • Believe in one God reincarnated into different forms • Follow The Vedas ...
Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment
... This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings freely available in so many ways, including in our website for instant reading, listening or downloading, and as printed and electronic books. Our website offers immediate access to tho ...
... This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings freely available in so many ways, including in our website for instant reading, listening or downloading, and as printed and electronic books. Our website offers immediate access to tho ...
Insight Meditation Society
... and most beautiful in your being. It is also the hardest work in the world. On the other hand, what else is there to do? As Kabir put it, ‘Don’t let a chance like this go by.’” — Jon Kabat-Zinn, IMS yogi and founder of UMass Medical School’s ...
... and most beautiful in your being. It is also the hardest work in the world. On the other hand, what else is there to do? As Kabir put it, ‘Don’t let a chance like this go by.’” — Jon Kabat-Zinn, IMS yogi and founder of UMass Medical School’s ...
Chapter 5 PP India
... Brahmanism develops into Hinduism Brahmanism • Aryan priests were called Brahmins. • Wrote Vedic texts, which were their thoughts about the Vedas ...
... Brahmanism develops into Hinduism Brahmanism • Aryan priests were called Brahmins. • Wrote Vedic texts, which were their thoughts about the Vedas ...
issue #3 - HH the Sakya Trizin
... a spiritual plane and, in addition, Virupa’s Dohakosa, his piercing, vivid and beautiful Song of Realization. And lastly, a beguiling short history by His Holiness of the Mahavairocana Puja, and a brief explanation of its significance. Furthermore, this is a particularly special issue, as it include ...
... a spiritual plane and, in addition, Virupa’s Dohakosa, his piercing, vivid and beautiful Song of Realization. And lastly, a beguiling short history by His Holiness of the Mahavairocana Puja, and a brief explanation of its significance. Furthermore, this is a particularly special issue, as it include ...
- Goldsmiths Research Online
... spread across the world, adapting to numerous cultural, political, and linguistic contexts as it has done so. Throughout that time, each new adaptation was mixed with a certain degree of conservatism: certain ancient texts and figures were appealed to to justify changes. This is part of what makes B ...
... spread across the world, adapting to numerous cultural, political, and linguistic contexts as it has done so. Throughout that time, each new adaptation was mixed with a certain degree of conservatism: certain ancient texts and figures were appealed to to justify changes. This is part of what makes B ...
The Wisdom Teachings of Buddhism with a New
... Buddhism with a New-Age Twist • “In fact, buddhas get so much into this cloudlike multiple embodiment possibility that they can be many beings simultaneously and still feel themselves as the other beings that they are not.”(p.138) • Discuss how this is different from schizophrenia or psychosis. ...
... Buddhism with a New-Age Twist • “In fact, buddhas get so much into this cloudlike multiple embodiment possibility that they can be many beings simultaneously and still feel themselves as the other beings that they are not.”(p.138) • Discuss how this is different from schizophrenia or psychosis. ...
Stupas and their consecration in contemporary Kalmykia
... primarily in Russian. Nevertheless, there is an attempt to revive the Kalmyk language: local media is in Kalmyk, a number of schools have been opened with tuition in Kalmyk, and moreover, the year 2008 was announced the year of the Kalmyk language by the president of Kalmykia, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. Th ...
... primarily in Russian. Nevertheless, there is an attempt to revive the Kalmyk language: local media is in Kalmyk, a number of schools have been opened with tuition in Kalmyk, and moreover, the year 2008 was announced the year of the Kalmyk language by the president of Kalmykia, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. Th ...
Prince Shōtoku`s Commentary on the Śrīmālā-sūtra
... of the three vehicles—the bodhisattva, pratyekabuddha, and śrāvaka. The Shōmangyō gisho also refers to the ekayāna in contrast to the two vehicles; some of these references point to the paths of the pratyekabuddha and śrāvaka, while others refer to pratyekabuddhas and arhats. The term ekayāna is als ...
... of the three vehicles—the bodhisattva, pratyekabuddha, and śrāvaka. The Shōmangyō gisho also refers to the ekayāna in contrast to the two vehicles; some of these references point to the paths of the pratyekabuddha and śrāvaka, while others refer to pratyekabuddhas and arhats. The term ekayāna is als ...
Cullen Interview on Types of Buddhism
... Zen tends to skip to mind-ground, to what I see as the fourth foundation of mindfulness. But I think it helps to go through the four foundations, beginning with just body as body, and moving to feelings as feelings, mental contents, and then mind-ground. To me, there are three aspects to mindfulnes ...
... Zen tends to skip to mind-ground, to what I see as the fourth foundation of mindfulness. But I think it helps to go through the four foundations, beginning with just body as body, and moving to feelings as feelings, mental contents, and then mind-ground. To me, there are three aspects to mindfulnes ...
mindfulness
... Events , 異 記. That record described astrological events that pertained to India and occurred both when the Buddha was born and when he entered nirvana. This period of time was the Zhou Dynasty in China. Thus Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth is placed at about 1024 BCE, in the twenty-sixth year of the reign ...
... Events , 異 記. That record described astrological events that pertained to India and occurred both when the Buddha was born and when he entered nirvana. This period of time was the Zhou Dynasty in China. Thus Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth is placed at about 1024 BCE, in the twenty-sixth year of the reign ...
Brahma - hol.es
... there is always controversy over who is superior among the hindu triad -- brahma, vishnu and shiva. almost all myths, though, agree upon brahma being the creator ... BRAHMA | HINDU GOD | BRITANNICA Mon, 17 Apr 2017 22:36:00 GMT brahma, one of the major gods of hinduism from about 500 bce to 500 ce, ...
... there is always controversy over who is superior among the hindu triad -- brahma, vishnu and shiva. almost all myths, though, agree upon brahma being the creator ... BRAHMA | HINDU GOD | BRITANNICA Mon, 17 Apr 2017 22:36:00 GMT brahma, one of the major gods of hinduism from about 500 bce to 500 ce, ...