The Characteristics of Tibetan-Language Tripitaka and their Values
... Tibetology Research Center opened a Tripitaka Collation Bureau in Chengdu of Sichuan and hired a group of learned scholars to conduct the first large scale collation and publication of Tibetan language Tripitaka in history. The idea was to collate for any differences and errors, without adding any c ...
... Tibetology Research Center opened a Tripitaka Collation Bureau in Chengdu of Sichuan and hired a group of learned scholars to conduct the first large scale collation and publication of Tibetan language Tripitaka in history. The idea was to collate for any differences and errors, without adding any c ...
The Buddha and His Teachings
... No emancipation or purification can be gained without personal striving. As such petitional or intercessory prayers are denounced in Buddhism and in their stead is meditation which leads to self-control, purification, and enlightenment. Both meditation and service form salient characteristics of Bud ...
... No emancipation or purification can be gained without personal striving. As such petitional or intercessory prayers are denounced in Buddhism and in their stead is meditation which leads to self-control, purification, and enlightenment. Both meditation and service form salient characteristics of Bud ...
The Five Precepts - Fo Guang Shan International Translation Center
... companion booklet The Triple Gem. By undertaking the five precepts, we can develop faith, generate merit, and increase moral strength. By observing the five precepts we can enjoy peace and well-being in the human form, hone spiritual focus, and avoid acting in unwholesome ways. In other words, unde ...
... companion booklet The Triple Gem. By undertaking the five precepts, we can develop faith, generate merit, and increase moral strength. By observing the five precepts we can enjoy peace and well-being in the human form, hone spiritual focus, and avoid acting in unwholesome ways. In other words, unde ...
Buddhist Trail in Ladakh
... The gompa, literally ‘solitary place’ in Tibetan, is the fulcrum of the Lamaist Buddhism that is followed in Ladakh. Gompas had their origin in the spartan, rock-cut viharas (‘dwellings’) that monks inhabited during the early stages of Buddhism. Buddhist texts specified that, ideally, a monastery sh ...
... The gompa, literally ‘solitary place’ in Tibetan, is the fulcrum of the Lamaist Buddhism that is followed in Ladakh. Gompas had their origin in the spartan, rock-cut viharas (‘dwellings’) that monks inhabited during the early stages of Buddhism. Buddhist texts specified that, ideally, a monastery sh ...
Skilful Means: A Concept in Mahayana Buddhism
... years of inaccessibility. Those interested in particular details will no doubt explore more recent editions and translations of individual Buddhist texts for themselves. There is also a need for more detailed studies about the use of the concept of skilful means in the various contexts of the differ ...
... years of inaccessibility. Those interested in particular details will no doubt explore more recent editions and translations of individual Buddhist texts for themselves. There is also a need for more detailed studies about the use of the concept of skilful means in the various contexts of the differ ...
BUDDHIST MONASTIC LIFE
... the order he founded has existed for two and a half thousand years. Although by the medieval period the Buddhist monastic order had all but disappeared from India, by that time it had been established in almost every other part of Asia. During the centuries following the Buddha's death various diffe ...
... the order he founded has existed for two and a half thousand years. Although by the medieval period the Buddhist monastic order had all but disappeared from India, by that time it had been established in almost every other part of Asia. During the centuries following the Buddha's death various diffe ...
Understanding Buddhism as `Religion` or `Science` ? Hidden
... influencing this research through these concepts, which are actually saying more about our own culture and which are, as such, limiting as concepts for the study of another culture. We will be guided in this by Ingold, an anthropologist who points out some of the typical Western cultural aspects, w ...
... influencing this research through these concepts, which are actually saying more about our own culture and which are, as such, limiting as concepts for the study of another culture. We will be guided in this by Ingold, an anthropologist who points out some of the typical Western cultural aspects, w ...
BP2 M3 L03upload2 - Amitabha Buddhist Centre
... three times. For the Proponents of the Great Exposition, the three times are particulars or instances of substances. An example to understand the three times to be particulars of substances is this. A golden cup is made from gold. This golden cup is melted down and transformed into a golden plate. L ...
... three times. For the Proponents of the Great Exposition, the three times are particulars or instances of substances. An example to understand the three times to be particulars of substances is this. A golden cup is made from gold. This golden cup is melted down and transformed into a golden plate. L ...
- Goldsmiths Research Online
... Preface Buddhism, originating in current-day India approximately 2500 years ago, has 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 ancien ...
... Preface Buddhism, originating in current-day India approximately 2500 years ago, has 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 ancien ...
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 ...
Wat Intravihan
... Somdej Toh is also famous for the Chinakmanjung Katha. The Phra Chinakmanjung Katha is an ancient Buddhist katha, inherited from Langka city, and was found in an ancient book by Somdej Toh. The Katha was improved and rewrote by Somdej Toh of Wat Rakhang. The Phra Chinakmanjung Katha is very powerful ...
... Somdej Toh is also famous for the Chinakmanjung Katha. The Phra Chinakmanjung Katha is an ancient Buddhist katha, inherited from Langka city, and was found in an ancient book by Somdej Toh. The Katha was improved and rewrote by Somdej Toh of Wat Rakhang. The Phra Chinakmanjung Katha is very powerful ...
the role of diamond sutra in the vietnamese buddhist practice
... communities, such as the high ranking monks known as the supervisors for the court, since the first completed set of the Chinese Buddhist Tripitaka was granted to Vietnam by the King of the Song Dynasty China in the reign of the King Leâ Long Ñænh (r. 1005-1009) in the year he took the throne, 1007. ...
... communities, such as the high ranking monks known as the supervisors for the court, since the first completed set of the Chinese Buddhist Tripitaka was granted to Vietnam by the King of the Song Dynasty China in the reign of the King Leâ Long Ñænh (r. 1005-1009) in the year he took the throne, 1007. ...
Minnan Eisai and Hirado - The Introduction of - NAOSITE
... Another reason was the popularity of Tendai and Shingon among the circles affiliated with Japanese nobility. It was not until the thirteenth century and the rise to power of the warrior class that Zen would become a school of direct importance. 3. Renewed Introduction of Zen Buddhism Towards the end ...
... Another reason was the popularity of Tendai and Shingon among the circles affiliated with Japanese nobility. It was not until the thirteenth century and the rise to power of the warrior class that Zen would become a school of direct importance. 3. Renewed Introduction of Zen Buddhism Towards the end ...
Fundamentals of Buddhism
... high state of supernormal psychical powers and faculties. But neither of them could satisfy him, as their teachings did not lead to real everlasting peace and deliverance of mind. So he left them again after having fully realized their teaching. Thereafter he met five ascetics, who were practicing t ...
... high state of supernormal psychical powers and faculties. But neither of them could satisfy him, as their teachings did not lead to real everlasting peace and deliverance of mind. So he left them again after having fully realized their teaching. Thereafter he met five ascetics, who were practicing t ...
Talismanic Writing in Chinese Buddhism
... There is an increasingly large body of material on these topics, but see, among others, Theodor H. Gaster, “Amulets and Talismans,” in Hidden Truths: Magic Alchemy and the Occult, ed. Lawrence E. Sullivan (New York: Macmillan, 1987), 145–47; and Don C. Skemer, Binding Words: Textual Amulets in the M ...
... There is an increasingly large body of material on these topics, but see, among others, Theodor H. Gaster, “Amulets and Talismans,” in Hidden Truths: Magic Alchemy and the Occult, ed. Lawrence E. Sullivan (New York: Macmillan, 1987), 145–47; and Don C. Skemer, Binding Words: Textual Amulets in the M ...
pacific world - Institute of Buddhist Studies
... 元) era (799–800 CE). The biography has been referenced or summarized by modern scholars on several occasions,13 but until now has yet to be fully translated and explicated. It, and another early biography by Hunlunweng (混倫翁; T. 2157, 55.876b29–877a21) which was compiled into the same volume immediat ...
... 元) era (799–800 CE). The biography has been referenced or summarized by modern scholars on several occasions,13 but until now has yet to be fully translated and explicated. It, and another early biography by Hunlunweng (混倫翁; T. 2157, 55.876b29–877a21) which was compiled into the same volume immediat ...
Insight Meditation Society
... offered support, and all kinds of good works were carried out that have transformed the lives of the villagers. Now people from all over the world support these projects; many speak of the power of this life-giving work. And it all began with that initial gift of a can of soda, offered from a place ...
... offered support, and all kinds of good works were carried out that have transformed the lives of the villagers. Now people from all over the world support these projects; many speak of the power of this life-giving work. And it all began with that initial gift of a can of soda, offered from a place ...
Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature
... The Tibetan form of Buddhism is the dominant religious system throughout the Tibetan plateau, and is also widespread in surrounding areas, particularly Mongolia, northern Nepal, Bhutan, areas of Central Asia and Russia, and the northern Indian regions of Sikkim and Ladakh. Buddhism was first introduc ...
... The Tibetan form of Buddhism is the dominant religious system throughout the Tibetan plateau, and is also widespread in surrounding areas, particularly Mongolia, northern Nepal, Bhutan, areas of Central Asia and Russia, and the northern Indian regions of Sikkim and Ladakh. Buddhism was first introduc ...
09_chapter 3
... holds worn reins. Doing so, one will inevitably be powerful. Doing the contrary, one cannot avoid failure. Power or crumbling comes progressively.13 Although these words refer to national policy, they reflect no more than a general view. Indeed, as was the situation of Buddhism at the time, the doc ...
... holds worn reins. Doing so, one will inevitably be powerful. Doing the contrary, one cannot avoid failure. Power or crumbling comes progressively.13 Although these words refer to national policy, they reflect no more than a general view. Indeed, as was the situation of Buddhism at the time, the doc ...
13_chapte 6
... preferred course of action. In Taoism, they include precepts such as: “Always create fields of blessedness,” or “Always be careful where you take lodging,” as well as detailed instructions on how to behave in certain situations such as “When walking with others, always let them go first.” Admonition ...
... preferred course of action. In Taoism, they include precepts such as: “Always create fields of blessedness,” or “Always be careful where you take lodging,” as well as detailed instructions on how to behave in certain situations such as “When walking with others, always let them go first.” Admonition ...
What is Buddhism?
... Dependent Origination [paticcasamuppada (P), pratityasamutpada (Skt), engi ( J)] The truth or law that all phenomena are dependently originated upon causes and conditions, thus phenomena are interrelated and relative in nature. One can rely on this truth, utilize this law, control the relationship, ...
... Dependent Origination [paticcasamuppada (P), pratityasamutpada (Skt), engi ( J)] The truth or law that all phenomena are dependently originated upon causes and conditions, thus phenomena are interrelated and relative in nature. One can rely on this truth, utilize this law, control the relationship, ...
OF Master Hongyi`s Last Calligraphic Work - Papyrus
... Hongyi (1860-1942) is a Master of Pure Land Buddhism in modern China. In the history of Chinese Buddhism, he is the only Buddhist Master who can rank among the greatest Chinese calligraphers. In the history of Chinese calligraphy, he is the first monk calligrapher who combines his Buddhist faith wit ...
... Hongyi (1860-1942) is a Master of Pure Land Buddhism in modern China. In the history of Chinese Buddhism, he is the only Buddhist Master who can rank among the greatest Chinese calligraphers. In the history of Chinese calligraphy, he is the first monk calligrapher who combines his Buddhist faith wit ...