Maitreya, the Future Buddha
... represent a hope for the future, a time when all human beings could once again enjoy the spiritual and physical environment most favorable to enlightenment and the release from worldly suffering. The story of Maitreya, the future Buddha, became a tradition that has played some role, often a central ...
... represent a hope for the future, a time when all human beings could once again enjoy the spiritual and physical environment most favorable to enlightenment and the release from worldly suffering. The story of Maitreya, the future Buddha, became a tradition that has played some role, often a central ...
THE CONCEPT OF THE BUDDHA, Its evolution from
... author of the MahAvibhAQAXAstra. KleXa Defilement, all of the thoughts, words, actions and emotions which arise and cease based on ignorance and desire which keep human beings trapped in the cycle of birth and death, and which result in suffering. KQaOa A moment, an instant. MahApuruQa A great man wh ...
... author of the MahAvibhAQAXAstra. KleXa Defilement, all of the thoughts, words, actions and emotions which arise and cease based on ignorance and desire which keep human beings trapped in the cycle of birth and death, and which result in suffering. KQaOa A moment, an instant. MahApuruQa A great man wh ...
An Analysis of the Pali Canon
... In the present edition, the basic analysis of the Canon has been left in its original state although some minor corrections had to be made. However, it has been found possible to fully explore the Saṃyutta and Aṅguttara Nikāyas together with three important texts from the Khuddaka Nikāya: Udāna, Iti ...
... In the present edition, the basic analysis of the Canon has been left in its original state although some minor corrections had to be made. However, it has been found possible to fully explore the Saṃyutta and Aṅguttara Nikāyas together with three important texts from the Khuddaka Nikāya: Udāna, Iti ...
Analytical Buddhism: The Two
... contributed to by two strands or tiers. One tier is naturally unified consciousness – itself non-illusory. The other tier is grounded in a stream of desire-driven thoughts, emotions and perceptions. The content of these thoughts (and so forth) merge with native consciousness to create the impression ...
... contributed to by two strands or tiers. One tier is naturally unified consciousness – itself non-illusory. The other tier is grounded in a stream of desire-driven thoughts, emotions and perceptions. The content of these thoughts (and so forth) merge with native consciousness to create the impression ...
A Study of Sukkhavipassaka in Pāli Buddhism
... enthusiasm towards the research of the Pāli language and Buddhism, but also from his own charming personality as a mentor. I feel so blessed to have had the chance to learn from him, partly because my research would not have been possible without his encouragement and generous help from the very beg ...
... enthusiasm towards the research of the Pāli language and Buddhism, but also from his own charming personality as a mentor. I feel so blessed to have had the chance to learn from him, partly because my research would not have been possible without his encouragement and generous help from the very beg ...
- CReaTE - Canterbury Christ Church University
... centuries. Freedburg (1989:1) adds that what people find intimidating about images are the emotions that surface when in the presence of them, particularly in the case of powerful images. These emotional responses, which in Freedburg’s opinion are experienced by the majority, are considered too uncu ...
... centuries. Freedburg (1989:1) adds that what people find intimidating about images are the emotions that surface when in the presence of them, particularly in the case of powerful images. These emotional responses, which in Freedburg’s opinion are experienced by the majority, are considered too uncu ...
The Buddha and His Teachings
... is either nihilism or eternalism. Materialists believe in complete annihilation after death. According to some religions the goal is to be achieved in an after-life, in eternal union either with an Almighty Being or an inexplicable force which, in other words, is one form of eternalism. ...
... is either nihilism or eternalism. Materialists believe in complete annihilation after death. According to some religions the goal is to be achieved in an after-life, in eternal union either with an Almighty Being or an inexplicable force which, in other words, is one form of eternalism. ...
Helen J. Baroni: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Zen
... asserts that human suffering also occurs on a cosmic level. Buddhists believe that after death each being will be reincarnated into a new life, the quality of which depends on the religious merit (karma) earned in the last life. Despite the rewards one may acquire through rebirth, the unending cycle ...
... asserts that human suffering also occurs on a cosmic level. Buddhists believe that after death each being will be reincarnated into a new life, the quality of which depends on the religious merit (karma) earned in the last life. Despite the rewards one may acquire through rebirth, the unending cycle ...
A History of Mindfulness
... So we should start by identifying the smallest, simplest units of meaning used to describe satipaṭṭhāna. These are the basic terms and phrases common to all descriptions of satipaṭṭhāna in all the schools. It makes sense to start with the Buddha’s first sermon. This raises an interesting question. T ...
... So we should start by identifying the smallest, simplest units of meaning used to describe satipaṭṭhāna. These are the basic terms and phrases common to all descriptions of satipaṭṭhāna in all the schools. It makes sense to start with the Buddha’s first sermon. This raises an interesting question. T ...
Mindfulness in Schools
... 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 Year 9 boy called Seb put up his hand and asked me the kind of wonderfully frank question that ...
... 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 Year 9 boy called Seb put up his hand and asked me the kind of wonderfully frank question that ...
The Development of Kaji Kito in Nichiren Shu Buddhism
... of information, some of sources that I have used did not include all of the dates, including the birth and death dates of important priests discussed in section three. Most of the Japanese terms used have been italicized only and the kanji form of the terms was not provided unless they were importan ...
... of information, some of sources that I have used did not include all of the dates, including the birth and death dates of important priests discussed in section three. Most of the Japanese terms used have been italicized only and the kanji form of the terms was not provided unless they were importan ...
BUDDHIST IMAGERY IN THE WORK OF PAUL GAUGUIN: THE
... Robert reports the first recording of the word “Nirvana” which is believed to be the earliest explanations of Buddhism. In the article, Burnouf discussed the importance of the term Nirvana and its associations with Buddhism. These teachings and ideas on Buddhism were translated into French in the 18 ...
... Robert reports the first recording of the word “Nirvana” which is believed to be the earliest explanations of Buddhism. In the article, Burnouf discussed the importance of the term Nirvana and its associations with Buddhism. These teachings and ideas on Buddhism were translated into French in the 18 ...
Sunyata 07 - Was Arya Nagarjuna A Mahayanist
... the Samyutta Nikaya. At that time probably it was not necessary to talk about the Hinayana Mahayana difference. They came on much later. ...
... the Samyutta Nikaya. At that time probably it was not necessary to talk about the Hinayana Mahayana difference. They came on much later. ...
Behind the Façade of Secret Mantra
... the supreme path that permits the attainment of Buddhahood in one single lifetime. In reality, these assertions entirely contradict the Buddha Dharma and are therefore wholly non-Buddhist. The rightful cultivation of the Liberation Path consists of destroying self-attachment after eliminating the wr ...
... the supreme path that permits the attainment of Buddhahood in one single lifetime. In reality, these assertions entirely contradict the Buddha Dharma and are therefore wholly non-Buddhist. The rightful cultivation of the Liberation Path consists of destroying self-attachment after eliminating the wr ...
Life in Samsara: Torment, Torture and Tolerance in Buddhist Hell
... relationship with duḥkha knowing that nothing is permanent can be reassuring. Even though involuntary, every human will at some point experience the piercing pain of the death of someone loved, an unwanted breakup and innumerable other things that cause irreversible pain. These experiences are al ...
... relationship with duḥkha knowing that nothing is permanent can be reassuring. Even though involuntary, every human will at some point experience the piercing pain of the death of someone loved, an unwanted breakup and innumerable other things that cause irreversible pain. These experiences are al ...
The Quintessence of Secret (Esoteric) Buddhism
... and the value of mystic formulas and rituals. The degree of success depends upon the level of one’s merits and virtues. Secret Buddhism already has its many wonderful legends in many countries in Asia, so that there is no need to praise it further. It is time for all opinions about the supernatural ...
... and the value of mystic formulas and rituals. The degree of success depends upon the level of one’s merits and virtues. Secret Buddhism already has its many wonderful legends in many countries in Asia, so that there is no need to praise it further. It is time for all opinions about the supernatural ...
Mahasaranagamana
... raga) and ill-will (byapada). A sakadagami is a Once-returner, who will achieve the end of dukkha after returning to the human world only once. Anagami Magga eliminates sensual attachment and ill-will completely. An Anagami is a Non-returner. Having completely destroyed all the fetters which lead to ...
... raga) and ill-will (byapada). A sakadagami is a Once-returner, who will achieve the end of dukkha after returning to the human world only once. Anagami Magga eliminates sensual attachment and ill-will completely. An Anagami is a Non-returner. Having completely destroyed all the fetters which lead to ...
Buddha`s lists explained
... A book that is sold at a bookstore must have a higher price to cover the publisher‘s profit and also the profit for the bookstores. This increases the price and can limit distribution to people who do not have access to bookstores or the funds necessary to purchase the books. A publisher looks for m ...
... A book that is sold at a bookstore must have a higher price to cover the publisher‘s profit and also the profit for the bookstores. This increases the price and can limit distribution to people who do not have access to bookstores or the funds necessary to purchase the books. A publisher looks for m ...
The Dawn of Abhidharma - Numata Zentrum für Buddhismuskunde
... Ideal, in which I explored what the early discourses have to offer regarding the beginnings of the bodhisattva ideal. In The Dawn of Abhidharma, I similarly explore another development of comparable significance for Buddhist thought: the emergence of the Abhidharma. In the last chapter and the concl ...
... Ideal, in which I explored what the early discourses have to offer regarding the beginnings of the bodhisattva ideal. In The Dawn of Abhidharma, I similarly explore another development of comparable significance for Buddhist thought: the emergence of the Abhidharma. In the last chapter and the concl ...
ATINER`s Conference Paper Series HIS2015-1862
... influence of Tantric elements, which became very popular in the Indian subcontinent after the 5th -6th century, became a part of it. With the development of the Vajrayāna school of thought, a huge change in the idea of Prajñāpāramitā took place. In the later books on Prajñāpāramitā, we can see that, ...
... influence of Tantric elements, which became very popular in the Indian subcontinent after the 5th -6th century, became a part of it. With the development of the Vajrayāna school of thought, a huge change in the idea of Prajñāpāramitā took place. In the later books on Prajñāpāramitā, we can see that, ...
SD 9 - The Dharmafarers
... spend his last days, that is, it was the capital of an great ancient king Sudassana [§5.17-18]. His story is told in detail in the Mahā Sudassana Sutta (D 17), which apparently is meant for the laity, as it speaks of the king’s greatness as being due to generosity (dāna), self-control (dama), and se ...
... spend his last days, that is, it was the capital of an great ancient king Sudassana [§5.17-18]. His story is told in detail in the Mahā Sudassana Sutta (D 17), which apparently is meant for the laity, as it speaks of the king’s greatness as being due to generosity (dāna), self-control (dama), and se ...
Chapter 1 - Stanford University
... lowest group technically outside the system. The correctly order the universe, having been present since the creation of human beings. These groups are viewed descending order of karmic worth and are determined by birth. Untouchables, however, are largely excluded from the Hindu epics, although Ekal ...
... lowest group technically outside the system. The correctly order the universe, having been present since the creation of human beings. These groups are viewed descending order of karmic worth and are determined by birth. Untouchables, however, are largely excluded from the Hindu epics, although Ekal ...
Secrets Sutra - The EverLife Foundation
... special dispensation — immediate and easy entry into enlightenment. However, when the Sakya sage fearlessly announced that before he entered nirvana he must first “establish innumerable buddha-lands throughout the universe” (meaning: he intended to lead innumerable mortals into enlightenment), the D ...
... special dispensation — immediate and easy entry into enlightenment. However, when the Sakya sage fearlessly announced that before he entered nirvana he must first “establish innumerable buddha-lands throughout the universe” (meaning: he intended to lead innumerable mortals into enlightenment), the D ...
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
... The phrases ‘early Buddhism,’ ‘early Buddhist,’ and ‘early Buddhist schools’ in this work refer to what is generally regarded as prior to Mahāyāna thought. It is perhaps similar to what scholars call ‘Hīnayāna Buddhism’ [Nalinaksha Dutt, "The Doctrine of Kāya in Hīnayana and Mahāyāna," The Indian Hi ...
... The phrases ‘early Buddhism,’ ‘early Buddhist,’ and ‘early Buddhist schools’ in this work refer to what is generally regarded as prior to Mahāyāna thought. It is perhaps similar to what scholars call ‘Hīnayāna Buddhism’ [Nalinaksha Dutt, "The Doctrine of Kāya in Hīnayana and Mahāyāna," The Indian Hi ...
Kamma at Death and Rebirth
... Wherever they are heading, there has to be a journey‟s end. In the same way, beginning in our mother‟s womb we make our way through life. Like everyone else we will have to disembark at the end of life‟s journey at some point or another. One existence after another, each life is only a temporary pro ...
... Wherever they are heading, there has to be a journey‟s end. In the same way, beginning in our mother‟s womb we make our way through life. Like everyone else we will have to disembark at the end of life‟s journey at some point or another. One existence after another, each life is only a temporary pro ...