King Asoka as a Role Model of Buddhist Leadership
... We live in a time of globalisation. Friedman realised in his bestseller The World is Flat that ”it is now possible for more people than ever to collaborate and compete in real time with more other people on more different kinds of work from more different corners of the planet and on a more equal fo ...
... We live in a time of globalisation. Friedman realised in his bestseller The World is Flat that ”it is now possible for more people than ever to collaborate and compete in real time with more other people on more different kinds of work from more different corners of the planet and on a more equal fo ...
PT Sangha - Audio/Visual Catalog
... In this fascinating, no-holds-barred satsang, Adyashanti explains where our spirituality is really headed. Along the way, we can experience profound realizations, bliss, mystical states, and personal freedom. But at Audio (CD) some point, if we're lucky, escape is no longer an option, and we realize ...
... In this fascinating, no-holds-barred satsang, Adyashanti explains where our spirituality is really headed. Along the way, we can experience profound realizations, bliss, mystical states, and personal freedom. But at Audio (CD) some point, if we're lucky, escape is no longer an option, and we realize ...
Foundations of Ethics and Practice in Chinese Pure Land Buddhism
... in effecting rebirth in the Pure Land, I am assuming the existence of a self-contained Pure Land “school” or “sect” with its own religious agenda pursued independently of other “schools.” The idea that such a “school” ever existed in China has been convincingly critiqued in recent years,3 and in fac ...
... in effecting rebirth in the Pure Land, I am assuming the existence of a self-contained Pure Land “school” or “sect” with its own religious agenda pursued independently of other “schools.” The idea that such a “school” ever existed in China has been convincingly critiqued in recent years,3 and in fac ...
Courtesans and Tantric Consorts
... In order to produce a reader-friendly text, I have dropped silent Tibetan letters when discussing key terms and persons, though full spellings using the Wylie transliteration system appear in parentheses the first time a name or term is used. ...
... In order to produce a reader-friendly text, I have dropped silent Tibetan letters when discussing key terms and persons, though full spellings using the Wylie transliteration system appear in parentheses the first time a name or term is used. ...
Visualization and Mandala
... of the Buddha" (C: nien-fo ~f~g, J: nenbutsu, Sk: buddhanusmrti), may well have evolved from earlier exercises in which devotees would meditate on the qualities of the Buddha, a form of which is still practiced in Theravadi.n countries today. 11 In any case, scholars of East Asian Pure Land often de ...
... of the Buddha" (C: nien-fo ~f~g, J: nenbutsu, Sk: buddhanusmrti), may well have evolved from earlier exercises in which devotees would meditate on the qualities of the Buddha, a form of which is still practiced in Theravadi.n countries today. 11 In any case, scholars of East Asian Pure Land often de ...
She Who Laughs Loudest: A Meditation on Zen Humor
... philosophy. It is not an exaggeration to say that in Zen Buddhism laughter can be deemed a more appropriate philosophical practice than, for instance, writing or lecturing—or even thinking” (2010, p. 9). The embodied nature of social relations facilitates an affective transmission, which instructs a ...
... philosophy. It is not an exaggeration to say that in Zen Buddhism laughter can be deemed a more appropriate philosophical practice than, for instance, writing or lecturing—or even thinking” (2010, p. 9). The embodied nature of social relations facilitates an affective transmission, which instructs a ...
Library Catalogue - Dharma Centre of Winnipeg
... If you are viewing this in PDF format, you can self-navigate by using the Book Subject Categories listed below. If you are viewing this as a Word document, you have more search options. To view clickable Subject Categories, go to "View" on the toolbar and click on "Navigation Pane"; a list of Subjec ...
... If you are viewing this in PDF format, you can self-navigate by using the Book Subject Categories listed below. If you are viewing this as a Word document, you have more search options. To view clickable Subject Categories, go to "View" on the toolbar and click on "Navigation Pane"; a list of Subjec ...
BUSL-NC-Proceedings 2013 - Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
... Ven. Dr. Waradiwela Wijayasumana - Dean, Faculty of Languages &Cultural Studies Ven. Dr. Kanaththegoda Saddharathana - Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies Ven. Dr. Kadawathgama Piyaratane- Head, Dept. of Buddhist &Pali Studies Ven. Dr. Kanangamuwe Rahula - Head, Dept. of Languages Ven. Dr. Kallanchiye ...
... Ven. Dr. Waradiwela Wijayasumana - Dean, Faculty of Languages &Cultural Studies Ven. Dr. Kanaththegoda Saddharathana - Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies Ven. Dr. Kadawathgama Piyaratane- Head, Dept. of Buddhist &Pali Studies Ven. Dr. Kanangamuwe Rahula - Head, Dept. of Languages Ven. Dr. Kallanchiye ...
Recent Buddhist Theories of Free Will: Compatibilism, Incompatibilism, and Beyond
... will to be antithetical to the Buddhist path, on the other hand. For this reason, in arguing for what I take to be the most reasonable form of free will that is implicitly relevant to Buddhism, I restrict my focus to the relationship between regulated will and mental freedom, because it is only by r ...
... will to be antithetical to the Buddhist path, on the other hand. For this reason, in arguing for what I take to be the most reasonable form of free will that is implicitly relevant to Buddhism, I restrict my focus to the relationship between regulated will and mental freedom, because it is only by r ...
steve odin PEACE AND COMPASSION IN THE MICROCOSMIC
... Buddhist scripture known as the Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Law (Japanese: Myôhô renge kyô), otherwise known as the Lotus Sutra (Japanese: Hoke-kyô). More specifically, this holographic or microcosmic– macrocosmic paradigm is articulated in the Lotus Sutra tradition in terms of the doctrine of “thr ...
... Buddhist scripture known as the Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Law (Japanese: Myôhô renge kyô), otherwise known as the Lotus Sutra (Japanese: Hoke-kyô). More specifically, this holographic or microcosmic– macrocosmic paradigm is articulated in the Lotus Sutra tradition in terms of the doctrine of “thr ...
On the relationship between mindfulness and Buddhism (hint: It`s
... Ethics are not directly addressed in typical mindfulness programs. This omission has led to criticism and concern that mindfulness taught in this way may be missing some essential aspects. In their traditional presentation, Buddhist teachings are embedded within a well-defined ethical framework fou ...
... Ethics are not directly addressed in typical mindfulness programs. This omission has led to criticism and concern that mindfulness taught in this way may be missing some essential aspects. In their traditional presentation, Buddhist teachings are embedded within a well-defined ethical framework fou ...
Early Zarathushtrîanism and Early Buddhism: A Comparative Study
... god and their rituals, Zarathushtra had questioned the social distinctions of the warfaring and priestly c1ass. 23 The first chapter of this study will primarily situate Zarathushtra in his historical context and deterrnine the Indo-Iranian nature ofhis lore before defining his opposition to the dom ...
... god and their rituals, Zarathushtra had questioned the social distinctions of the warfaring and priestly c1ass. 23 The first chapter of this study will primarily situate Zarathushtra in his historical context and deterrnine the Indo-Iranian nature ofhis lore before defining his opposition to the dom ...
Faces of Compassion: Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their
... invited to consider the future and how we must live, with courage and love wrapping around each other that we and all beings may awaken from this rough dream of our present world to a world that is sane and kinder. The bodhisattvas blossomed like fine and rare flowers in China some two thousand years ...
... invited to consider the future and how we must live, with courage and love wrapping around each other that we and all beings may awaken from this rough dream of our present world to a world that is sane and kinder. The bodhisattvas blossomed like fine and rare flowers in China some two thousand years ...
Book - Jainism in Buddhist Literature Author
... [By Dr. H. L. Jain, Formerly, Director, Institute of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Prakrit, Jainology and Ahimsa Vaishali, Bihar, and Professor and Head of Sanskrit, Pail and Prakrit Department, University of Jabalpur, India.] Jainism and Buddism alike held Non-violence as a supreme virtue a ...
... [By Dr. H. L. Jain, Formerly, Director, Institute of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Prakrit, Jainology and Ahimsa Vaishali, Bihar, and Professor and Head of Sanskrit, Pail and Prakrit Department, University of Jabalpur, India.] Jainism and Buddism alike held Non-violence as a supreme virtue a ...
Jennifer Kieser - Missouri Western State University
... • Uses the Buddha’s teachings and principles to rule his empire with a new attitude, a different way of thinking • Given new names, such as: Ashoka the Great, Samraat Chakravartin (emperor of emperors), Priyadarshin (He who regards everyone with affection) (factsninfo.com) ...
... • Uses the Buddha’s teachings and principles to rule his empire with a new attitude, a different way of thinking • Given new names, such as: Ashoka the Great, Samraat Chakravartin (emperor of emperors), Priyadarshin (He who regards everyone with affection) (factsninfo.com) ...
First Steps - SGI South Africa
... and effect which pervades the entire universe”. Nichiren Daishonin – The Japanese Buddha who lived in the 13th century and established a form of Buddhism for all people and all time, and whose teachings are the foundation of the SGI. Soka Gakkai – Literally, the “value-creating society”, the Nichire ...
... and effect which pervades the entire universe”. Nichiren Daishonin – The Japanese Buddha who lived in the 13th century and established a form of Buddhism for all people and all time, and whose teachings are the foundation of the SGI. Soka Gakkai – Literally, the “value-creating society”, the Nichire ...
Introduction - Nichiren Buddhism Library
... as the Pure Land of Perfect Bliss. As a bodhisattva, he took a vow to save all people who call upon his name and to see that, after death, they are reborn to a life of bliss in the far-off Pure Land. The practice of offering prayers to Amida was very popular in Chinese Buddhism and was introduced to ...
... as the Pure Land of Perfect Bliss. As a bodhisattva, he took a vow to save all people who call upon his name and to see that, after death, they are reborn to a life of bliss in the far-off Pure Land. The practice of offering prayers to Amida was very popular in Chinese Buddhism and was introduced to ...
Meaning without Ego - Journal of Philosophy of Life
... explains, English likes to narrowly define words; Pali centers dukkha in a much broader spectrum of this aspect of the condition human. Dukkha has been explained as suffering, ill, unsatisfactoriness, and lack. But no one of these is a good fit because dukkha involves not only the physical but the m ...
... explains, English likes to narrowly define words; Pali centers dukkha in a much broader spectrum of this aspect of the condition human. Dukkha has been explained as suffering, ill, unsatisfactoriness, and lack. But no one of these is a good fit because dukkha involves not only the physical but the m ...
orthodox chinese buddhism
... Buddhism which prevailed in Taiwanese society at that time and which had long been prevalent among ordinary Chinese laypeople, my efforts were directed at explaining and clarifying what Buddhism really is. All together, writing this book required slightly over one year’s time. My original intention w ...
... Buddhism which prevailed in Taiwanese society at that time and which had long been prevalent among ordinary Chinese laypeople, my efforts were directed at explaining and clarifying what Buddhism really is. All together, writing this book required slightly over one year’s time. My original intention w ...
Read article - Dickinson Blogs
... ern Buddhism, using my research into the identity of socially engaged Buddhists in the United Kingdom as a case study. It is, however, divided into three themes. First, it presents socially engaged Buddhism and the difficulties that it presents to Western Buddhist Studies in the areas of identity, a ...
... ern Buddhism, using my research into the identity of socially engaged Buddhists in the United Kingdom as a case study. It is, however, divided into three themes. First, it presents socially engaged Buddhism and the difficulties that it presents to Western Buddhist Studies in the areas of identity, a ...
Enlightenment in Dogen`s Zen
... logically lead to the assumption that Soto Zen is a gradual approach to enlightenment, if zazen meditation practice is conceived as a means which results in an eventual enlightenment. That is, the notion of meditation, as opposed to koan practice, as well as the various catch-phrases used to charact ...
... logically lead to the assumption that Soto Zen is a gradual approach to enlightenment, if zazen meditation practice is conceived as a means which results in an eventual enlightenment. That is, the notion of meditation, as opposed to koan practice, as well as the various catch-phrases used to charact ...
The Buddhist World of Southeast Asia
... of the term, Theravada Buddhism, therefore, encompasses this sense of the richness and diversity of the tradition. A problem adheres to the use of the word, bdc`. Frequently, Buddhist scholars construct the Buddhist monk as a rational renouncer who singlemindedly walks the Buddha’s path toward enlig ...
... of the term, Theravada Buddhism, therefore, encompasses this sense of the richness and diversity of the tradition. A problem adheres to the use of the word, bdc`. Frequently, Buddhist scholars construct the Buddhist monk as a rational renouncer who singlemindedly walks the Buddha’s path toward enlig ...
The Buddhist World of Southeast Asia
... of the term, Theravada Buddhism, therefore, encompasses this sense of the richness and diversity of the tradition. A problem adheres to the use of the word, bdc`. Frequently, Buddhist scholars construct the Buddhist monk as a rational renouncer who singlemindedly walks the Buddha’s path toward enlig ...
... of the term, Theravada Buddhism, therefore, encompasses this sense of the richness and diversity of the tradition. A problem adheres to the use of the word, bdc`. Frequently, Buddhist scholars construct the Buddhist monk as a rational renouncer who singlemindedly walks the Buddha’s path toward enlig ...
Global Buddhism
... current widespread curiosity and interest in Buddhist practices and teachings in Western countries. Be it teachings of the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, or other prominent teachers, halls are filled by people flocking to such events. Not surprisingly, during the last two decades, Buddhist groups and ...
... current widespread curiosity and interest in Buddhist practices and teachings in Western countries. Be it teachings of the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, or other prominent teachers, halls are filled by people flocking to such events. Not surprisingly, during the last two decades, Buddhist groups and ...
Pedagogical Development of Zen Buddhism and Taoism for Taos
... backpacking. The philosophies of Zen Buddhism and Taoism will be briefly brought up while in the classroom and selected introductory readings will be handed out to students as material that can be read while on the trail. These philosophies will provide a unique perspective from a different culture ...
... backpacking. The philosophies of Zen Buddhism and Taoism will be briefly brought up while in the classroom and selected introductory readings will be handed out to students as material that can be read while on the trail. These philosophies will provide a unique perspective from a different culture ...