Attitudes Towards Nuns: Nandakovāda Light of its Parallels Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... paragraph numbering. For the same reason, I also use Pāli terminology, except for anglicized terms like Dharma or Nirvāṇa, without thereby intending to take a position on the original language of the Saṃyukta-āgama, which according to De Jong (108) would have been Sanskrit, or on Pāli terminology be ...
... paragraph numbering. For the same reason, I also use Pāli terminology, except for anglicized terms like Dharma or Nirvāṇa, without thereby intending to take a position on the original language of the Saṃyukta-āgama, which according to De Jong (108) would have been Sanskrit, or on Pāli terminology be ...
Studies in the Lankavatara Sutra
... be studied also textually since there are still three Chinese and one (or two) Tibetan translations. The result was the first part of the present work, which appeared as an independent article in The Eastern Buddhist, Volume V, No. 1, for 1929. The Lankavatara does not belong exclusively to the Zen ...
... be studied also textually since there are still three Chinese and one (or two) Tibetan translations. The result was the first part of the present work, which appeared as an independent article in The Eastern Buddhist, Volume V, No. 1, for 1929. The Lankavatara does not belong exclusively to the Zen ...
Hinduism and Buddhism, Volume 2
... Bodhisattvas and read Mahayana Sutras are called Mahayanists, while those who do not do this are called Hinayanists." In other words, the Mahayanists have scriptures of their own, not included in the Hinayanist Canon and adore superhuman beings in the stage of existence immediately below Buddhahood ...
... Bodhisattvas and read Mahayana Sutras are called Mahayanists, while those who do not do this are called Hinayanists." In other words, the Mahayanists have scriptures of their own, not included in the Hinayanist Canon and adore superhuman beings in the stage of existence immediately below Buddhahood ...
A History of Mindfulness
... approach to the teachings is the very opposite of historical. An aspiring meditator first learns from the lips of a teacher whose words as they utter 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 de ...
... approach to the teachings is the very opposite of historical. An aspiring meditator first learns from the lips of a teacher whose words as they utter 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 de ...
medidas del tiempo - Fernando Galindo Soria
... In Hinduism (cf. Hindu Time Cycles), it is equal to 4.32 billion years, a "day of Brahma" or one thousand mahayugas,[4] measuring the duration of the world. Each kalpa is divided into 14 manvantara periods, each lasting 71 yuga cycles (306,720,000 years). Preceding the first and following each manva ...
... In Hinduism (cf. Hindu Time Cycles), it is equal to 4.32 billion years, a "day of Brahma" or one thousand mahayugas,[4] measuring the duration of the world. Each kalpa is divided into 14 manvantara periods, each lasting 71 yuga cycles (306,720,000 years). Preceding the first and following each manva ...
1 1. What are Jizo? Jizo are statues of Buddhist boddhisattvas. Many
... The functions of Jizo have continued since the middle ages and through the Edo period to this day. In conclusion, at least for Kanazawa City, it is incidental that the places Jizo were erected to memorialize the dead or to obtain benefits in this world through the observance of Buddhist teachings we ...
... The functions of Jizo have continued since the middle ages and through the Edo period to this day. In conclusion, at least for Kanazawa City, it is incidental that the places Jizo were erected to memorialize the dead or to obtain benefits in this world through the observance of Buddhist teachings we ...
SAK YANT: THE TRANSITION FROM INDIC YANTRAS TO THAI
... Officially, Thailand is dominated by the state-sponsored Theravada Buddhist tradition, which has essentially been practiced in Thailand since 1902 when the sangha bureaucracy was established. However, within the last couple of decades a hybrid form of Thai Buddhism has emerged. The contemporary, hyb ...
... Officially, Thailand is dominated by the state-sponsored Theravada Buddhist tradition, which has essentially been practiced in Thailand since 1902 when the sangha bureaucracy was established. However, within the last couple of decades a hybrid form of Thai Buddhism has emerged. The contemporary, hyb ...
Buddhist_Text_Transl..
... At first glance, he looked and sounded like any other Chinese immigrant in San Francisco in the 1960s. His humble manner belied his position as the 45th Buddhist patriarch in direct lineage from Shakyamuni Buddha. Master Hua was born in 1918 near Manchuria, China into a family of frugal farmers. He ...
... At first glance, he looked and sounded like any other Chinese immigrant in San Francisco in the 1960s. His humble manner belied his position as the 45th Buddhist patriarch in direct lineage from Shakyamuni Buddha. Master Hua was born in 1918 near Manchuria, China into a family of frugal farmers. He ...
Helen J. Baroni: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Zen
... drum carved in the shape of a fish in time with the novices chanting verses from Buddhist scripture; hand chimes punctuate breaks during the service. Many rules govern the appropriate conduct of life within the monastery community. Life in the monastery may be described as a series of ritual acts, f ...
... drum carved in the shape of a fish in time with the novices chanting verses from Buddhist scripture; hand chimes punctuate breaks during the service. Many rules govern the appropriate conduct of life within the monastery community. Life in the monastery may be described as a series of ritual acts, f ...
The Six Bardos: A Vajrayana Buddhist Perspective on Death and
... “Originally bardo referred only to the period between one life and the next, and this is still its normal meaning when it is mentioned without any qualification. There was considerable dispute over this theory during the early centuries of Buddhism, with one side arguing that rebirth (or conception) ...
... “Originally bardo referred only to the period between one life and the next, and this is still its normal meaning when it is mentioned without any qualification. There was considerable dispute over this theory during the early centuries of Buddhism, with one side arguing that rebirth (or conception) ...
The Quintessence of Secret (Esoteric) Buddhism
... western dances, Yoga exercises, Qi Gong energy, meditation, etc. depending on your abilities and interest. ...
... western dances, Yoga exercises, Qi Gong energy, meditation, etc. depending on your abilities and interest. ...
Taming the Monkey Mind
... practice by reciting the Buddha’s name, you should not dwell on sundry good or bad actions(1) once they have been performed. In other words, everyday activities should be carried out in a matter-of-fact way, and once finished, be let go.(2) Do not hold on to them – or they will disturb your peace of ...
... practice by reciting the Buddha’s name, you should not dwell on sundry good or bad actions(1) once they have been performed. In other words, everyday activities should be carried out in a matter-of-fact way, and once finished, be let go.(2) Do not hold on to them – or they will disturb your peace of ...
Nichirenism, Utopianism, and Modernity
... peace, or a combination of these. In the English-language scholarship, Ishiwara’s image has balanced towards the negative side. In the middle, the historical assessment of Ishiwara hinges to a large degree on how to balance on the one hand his idealism and critical position towards Japan’s imperiali ...
... peace, or a combination of these. In the English-language scholarship, Ishiwara’s image has balanced towards the negative side. In the middle, the historical assessment of Ishiwara hinges to a large degree on how to balance on the one hand his idealism and critical position towards Japan’s imperiali ...
Nor is it clear to me, as people are born and die
... opposition to the existing state, at a moment of danger. Because this particular utopian image comes bound together with a sense that exile is the only situation from within which it is possible to enact that utopia—because, in other words, it comes with a prescription for exile—these philosophers a ...
... opposition to the existing state, at a moment of danger. Because this particular utopian image comes bound together with a sense that exile is the only situation from within which it is possible to enact that utopia—because, in other words, it comes with a prescription for exile—these philosophers a ...
Bhutan - studylib.net
... Government interaction with religion: In the 1990’s the government voted to ban Christianity from Bhutan. They feel that Christianity will be a divisive religion if it grows too strong. The government will tolerate Christian agencies that operate children’s homes or hospitals. Christians are routine ...
... Government interaction with religion: In the 1990’s the government voted to ban Christianity from Bhutan. They feel that Christianity will be a divisive religion if it grows too strong. The government will tolerate Christian agencies that operate children’s homes or hospitals. Christians are routine ...
THROWING BOMBS AT KODO
... The situation with Sawaki is complicated. On the one hand, there is no doubt that Sawaki was a patriotic Japanese who supported his country, its Emperor and its troops in battle during wartime and in no uncertain terms. He interpreted various Buddhist and Zen doctrines in order to do so in a way ma ...
... The situation with Sawaki is complicated. On the one hand, there is no doubt that Sawaki was a patriotic Japanese who supported his country, its Emperor and its troops in battle during wartime and in no uncertain terms. He interpreted various Buddhist and Zen doctrines in order to do so in a way ma ...
The Development of the Tathāgatagarbha in the Early Mahāyāna
... own power to listen extensively to others and to reach understanding. There are some who by their own power could listen to very little. There are some who without any mental power. Thus, this discourse is designed to embrace, in a general way, the limitless meaning of the tathāgatagarbha. Therefore ...
... own power to listen extensively to others and to reach understanding. There are some who by their own power could listen to very little. There are some who without any mental power. Thus, this discourse is designed to embrace, in a general way, the limitless meaning of the tathāgatagarbha. Therefore ...
THE INFLUENCE OF CREATION MYTH ON TAI LUE COMMUNITY
... have taken part in the origin of the world in a well known song version and have increased its popularity for teaching ethics, cultural awareness and for entertainment. One of the most popular folk singers in Xishuangbanna is Nang-Tao who is a folk singer at a radio station in Xishuangbanna. In addi ...
... have taken part in the origin of the world in a well known song version and have increased its popularity for teaching ethics, cultural awareness and for entertainment. One of the most popular folk singers in Xishuangbanna is Nang-Tao who is a folk singer at a radio station in Xishuangbanna. In addi ...
The Words of the Lotus Sutra in Nichiren`s Thought
... wisdom; by this name should you receive and keep it. Why? Subhūti, the perfection of wisdom expounded by the Buddha is not the perfection of wisdom. Subhūti, what do you think? Are there teachings expounded by the Tathāgata, or not?’ Subhūti replied to the Buddha, ‘Lord, the Tathāgata does not expou ...
... wisdom; by this name should you receive and keep it. Why? Subhūti, the perfection of wisdom expounded by the Buddha is not the perfection of wisdom. Subhūti, what do you think? Are there teachings expounded by the Tathāgata, or not?’ Subhūti replied to the Buddha, ‘Lord, the Tathāgata does not expou ...
Yoga - MAIMT
... Main articles: Raja Yoga and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali In Indian philosophy, Yoga is the name of one of the six orthodox philosophical schools. The Yoga philosophical system is closely allied with the Samkhya school. The Yoga school as expounded by the sage Patanjali accepts the Samkhya psychology an ...
... Main articles: Raja Yoga and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali In Indian philosophy, Yoga is the name of one of the six orthodox philosophical schools. The Yoga philosophical system is closely allied with the Samkhya school. The Yoga school as expounded by the sage Patanjali accepts the Samkhya psychology an ...
Mission Atlas Project
... The Drigam Namzha also sets guidelines for behavior and public interaction. It was implemented in the time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. The Drigam Namzha was followed as a suggestion since the 17th century but in 1989 the king made the dress code mandatory. The kingdom of Bhutan may be the only cou ...
... The Drigam Namzha also sets guidelines for behavior and public interaction. It was implemented in the time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. The Drigam Namzha was followed as a suggestion since the 17th century but in 1989 the king made the dress code mandatory. The kingdom of Bhutan may be the only cou ...
Mindfulness in Schools
... pupils to learn that I, their teacher, also have homework to do: this dissertation, over 15 000 words of it, due in at the end of May. I explained to them what mindfulness was, how you could see it through a Buddhist lens or a secular one and outlined the pros and cons of each approach. Afterwards a ...
... pupils to learn that I, their teacher, also have homework to do: this dissertation, over 15 000 words of it, due in at the end of May. I explained to them what mindfulness was, how you could see it through a Buddhist lens or a secular one and outlined the pros and cons of each approach. Afterwards a ...
Spiritual Independence - Sgi-Usa
... and formality not found in Nichiren Daishonin’s teachings, the priests sought to make veneration and obedience to themselves and their high priest in particular the most important aspect of a practitioner’s faith. They stressed, for example, that funeral services must be officiated by priests in ord ...
... and formality not found in Nichiren Daishonin’s teachings, the priests sought to make veneration and obedience to themselves and their high priest in particular the most important aspect of a practitioner’s faith. They stressed, for example, that funeral services must be officiated by priests in ord ...
- CReaTE - Canterbury Christ Church University
... and their trade have become increasingly commercialised in the last century, the materials they are available in have become progressively varied and often more valuable, demonstrating the wealth of the owner (Richards and Burden, 2000: 39). The vast majority of amulets remain composed of stone, com ...
... and their trade have become increasingly commercialised in the last century, the materials they are available in have become progressively varied and often more valuable, demonstrating the wealth of the owner (Richards and Burden, 2000: 39). The vast majority of amulets remain composed of stone, com ...