Maitreya, the Future Buddha
... "middle path" between asceticism and sensory indulgence, this mendicant gathered about himself a group of devoted followers over the next forty years, founding what was eventually to become one of the great world religions. According to the earliest texts, Gautama taught that his pragmatic method fo ...
... "middle path" between asceticism and sensory indulgence, this mendicant gathered about himself a group of devoted followers over the next forty years, founding what was eventually to become one of the great world religions. According to the earliest texts, Gautama taught that his pragmatic method fo ...
The Reinvention of Chan Buddhism in Seventeenth
... register (a, b, or c), if necessary, e.g., Wuzong yuan, Z no. 1279, 65: 102–11. Some sources are tracked through the “CBETA Chinese Electronic Tripitaka Collection” (CD-ROM) released by the Chinese Buddhist Electronic Text Association (CBETA) in February 2006. Citations from the Zhonghua dazang jing ...
... register (a, b, or c), if necessary, e.g., Wuzong yuan, Z no. 1279, 65: 102–11. Some sources are tracked through the “CBETA Chinese Electronic Tripitaka Collection” (CD-ROM) released by the Chinese Buddhist Electronic Text Association (CBETA) in February 2006. Citations from the Zhonghua dazang jing ...
Dharmacorner Buddhist Library Booklist
... Good Question, Good Answer By Bhikkhu Shravasti Dhammika - PDF Good, Evil and Beyond By P. A. Payutto- PDF Great Gifts And Giving Well By Tharmanay Kyaw- PDF Ground, Path and Fruition-Surya Das-Nyoshul Khenpo- PDF Growth and development of Buddhist Organizations. Bhante H. Gunaratana- PDF Growth of ...
... Good Question, Good Answer By Bhikkhu Shravasti Dhammika - PDF Good, Evil and Beyond By P. A. Payutto- PDF Great Gifts And Giving Well By Tharmanay Kyaw- PDF Ground, Path and Fruition-Surya Das-Nyoshul Khenpo- PDF Growth and development of Buddhist Organizations. Bhante H. Gunaratana- PDF Growth of ...
ABSTRACT SIMPSON, EMILY PATRICIA. Religious Turmoil: The
... …any attempt to understand Kerouac’s approach to writing must take into account his deeply religious temperament. A framework larger than tone, style, and point-of-view must be used to comprehend the works of writers like Blake, Whitman, Yeats who are also prophets. (326) While some scholars hav ...
... …any attempt to understand Kerouac’s approach to writing must take into account his deeply religious temperament. A framework larger than tone, style, and point-of-view must be used to comprehend the works of writers like Blake, Whitman, Yeats who are also prophets. (326) While some scholars hav ...
King Asoka and Buddhism
... an upāsaka, a Buddhist lay follower, but did not make much progress for a year; then, however, he “went to” the Saṅgha and made a lot of progress. We cannot be sure just what he meant by “going to” the Saṅgha — the Buddhist tradition that it meant going and living with monks may be an exaggeration — ...
... an upāsaka, a Buddhist lay follower, but did not make much progress for a year; then, however, he “went to” the Saṅgha and made a lot of progress. We cannot be sure just what he meant by “going to” the Saṅgha — the Buddhist tradition that it meant going and living with monks may be an exaggeration — ...
King Asoka and Buddhism
... animals. He had begun in the usual warlike way, but after a successful campaign in Kalinga (modern Orissa) he had a change of heart. He publicly declared his remorse for the sufferings he had caused in the war and said that henceforth he would conquer only by righteousness (dhamma) 2 This remarkable ...
... animals. He had begun in the usual warlike way, but after a successful campaign in Kalinga (modern Orissa) he had a change of heart. He publicly declared his remorse for the sufferings he had caused in the war and said that henceforth he would conquer only by righteousness (dhamma) 2 This remarkable ...
Hachiman`s Initial Rise to Prominence
... Kyushu, however, was not just any region by that time. Threats from Korea, uprisings of local ethnic groups, and last but not least the devastating plague of 735–737 turned it into one of the most politically vulnerable regions of the emerging ancient empire of Japan. At that time, Kyushu was the tr ...
... Kyushu, however, was not just any region by that time. Threats from Korea, uprisings of local ethnic groups, and last but not least the devastating plague of 735–737 turned it into one of the most politically vulnerable regions of the emerging ancient empire of Japan. At that time, Kyushu was the tr ...
BUDDHIST IMAGERY IN THE WORK OF PAUL GAUGUIN: THE
... increasingly popular in France. Amidst the suffering he encountered in this period of his life, the artist frequently exchanged ideas and letters in which elements of Buddhism were discussed. Dissatisfied with his bourgeoisie life Gauguin had existential longings. Translated versions of Buddhist te ...
... increasingly popular in France. Amidst the suffering he encountered in this period of his life, the artist frequently exchanged ideas and letters in which elements of Buddhism were discussed. Dissatisfied with his bourgeoisie life Gauguin had existential longings. Translated versions of Buddhist te ...
Keizan Study
... Sōjiji and its affiliates began effecting the rapid growth and transformation of Sōtō Zen into an institution consisting primarily of local temples that service the religious needs of laypeople who themselves do not practice Zen. It is also true, however, that Keizan was a man of his times. In addit ...
... Sōjiji and its affiliates began effecting the rapid growth and transformation of Sōtō Zen into an institution consisting primarily of local temples that service the religious needs of laypeople who themselves do not practice Zen. It is also true, however, that Keizan was a man of his times. In addit ...
SAK YANT: THE TRANSITION FROM INDIC YANTRAS TO THAI
... the fact that tattoos are placed on skin—an inherently ephemeral material—there are variations in the practice of Sak Yant in different parts of Thailand and Southeast Asia. Nevertheless, there are a few facts that are evident, including the source of Sak Yant concepts and designs from Indic yantras ...
... the fact that tattoos are placed on skin—an inherently ephemeral material—there are variations in the practice of Sak Yant in different parts of Thailand and Southeast Asia. Nevertheless, there are a few facts that are evident, including the source of Sak Yant concepts and designs from Indic yantras ...
Volition: An Introduction of the Law of Kamma
... effort, will and volition. Volition is one of the fifty-two mental states which arise together with consciousness. When you do something, such as make an offering to the Buddha, there is volition which prompts you to give, and that volition is called kamma. Thus, kamma is the cause, not the effect. ...
... effort, will and volition. Volition is one of the fifty-two mental states which arise together with consciousness. When you do something, such as make an offering to the Buddha, there is volition which prompts you to give, and that volition is called kamma. Thus, kamma is the cause, not the effect. ...
The Poetic Dhamma of Zao Amat Long`s Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta
... copying and sponsorship of such texts, the occasions for their use, the threats to the continuity of this tradition and attempts to ensure its continuation. Most of my evidence for this comes from uncovering and cataloguing manuscript collections, mainly in northern Thailand, and from fieldwork inte ...
... copying and sponsorship of such texts, the occasions for their use, the threats to the continuity of this tradition and attempts to ensure its continuation. Most of my evidence for this comes from uncovering and cataloguing manuscript collections, mainly in northern Thailand, and from fieldwork inte ...
Analytical Buddhism: The Two
... she should think again. While exegetical, the exercise is also eminently philosophical and, I hope, rewarding. I hope it will become more apparent that a seam of rich philosophical ideas lurks in the Buddhist Canon, waiting to be properly tapped (for instance their concepts of ownership and identifi ...
... she should think again. While exegetical, the exercise is also eminently philosophical and, I hope, rewarding. I hope it will become more apparent that a seam of rich philosophical ideas lurks in the Buddhist Canon, waiting to be properly tapped (for instance their concepts of ownership and identifi ...
The mandalas of Tibetan Buddhism and western psychotherapy
... public about the healing power of the mandala, there are limited academic texts pertaining to the history and philosophy of the mandala in Buddhism, let alone the Tibetan Buddhist Mandala, that go into any real depth on the subject. However, limited as we are, there are a few scholars that stand out ...
... public about the healing power of the mandala, there are limited academic texts pertaining to the history and philosophy of the mandala in Buddhism, let alone the Tibetan Buddhist Mandala, that go into any real depth on the subject. However, limited as we are, there are a few scholars that stand out ...
HAVEL`S DEEP HOPE AND ITS ROLE IN SUFFERING
... therefore one major aim of this study was to provide some sense of clarification and distinction among general and specific intentions and definitions of the word, hope. For instance, while hoping may frequently help some of us endure specific painful experiences, hoping according to many Buddhists ...
... therefore one major aim of this study was to provide some sense of clarification and distinction among general and specific intentions and definitions of the word, hope. For instance, while hoping may frequently help some of us endure specific painful experiences, hoping according to many Buddhists ...
The Prabang Myths: The Sacred Narratives and their Cultural Meaning
... Buddhism. The impact of Buddhism’s ascendancy over the traditional local beliefs is reflected in the transformation of Luang Prabang’s identity, for Luang Prabang effectively became a Buddhist land. The traditional practice of offering worship to various spirits was reconciled with Buddhist rituals. ...
... Buddhism. The impact of Buddhism’s ascendancy over the traditional local beliefs is reflected in the transformation of Luang Prabang’s identity, for Luang Prabang effectively became a Buddhist land. The traditional practice of offering worship to various spirits was reconciled with Buddhist rituals. ...
The Evolution of the Precepts
... what he discovered and pointed out as advice for all who want to gain release from suffering. Vinaya — discipline — is what he formulated as rules, ideals, and standards of behavior for those of his followers who went forth from home life to take up the quest for release in greater earnestness. Dham ...
... what he discovered and pointed out as advice for all who want to gain release from suffering. Vinaya — discipline — is what he formulated as rules, ideals, and standards of behavior for those of his followers who went forth from home life to take up the quest for release in greater earnestness. Dham ...
Metaphor and Literalism in Buddhism: The Doctrinal History of Nirvana
... others?’2 In some sEtras it is only thirst (tKLOA),3 while in some other sEtras it is action (karma), desire (tKLOA) and ignorance (avidyA).4 Although we do not need to go through all thirty answers put forward by the SarvastivadaVaibhalikas in the MahAvibhALAUAstra, we have to realise that the disc ...
... others?’2 In some sEtras it is only thirst (tKLOA),3 while in some other sEtras it is action (karma), desire (tKLOA) and ignorance (avidyA).4 Although we do not need to go through all thirty answers put forward by the SarvastivadaVaibhalikas in the MahAvibhALAUAstra, we have to realise that the disc ...
Tara and Tibetan Buddhism: The Emergence of the Feminine Divine
... to depict that although Tara is void of imperfections, she has chosen to stay in samsara to be of aid to all who need her. Her right hand is in the giving mudra, indicating that she bestows “ordinary accomplishments (supernatural powers)” as well as “sublime accomplishments (realization of nature of ...
... to depict that although Tara is void of imperfections, she has chosen to stay in samsara to be of aid to all who need her. Her right hand is in the giving mudra, indicating that she bestows “ordinary accomplishments (supernatural powers)” as well as “sublime accomplishments (realization of nature of ...
Helen J. Baroni: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Zen
... on Earth is seen as a burden and another form of suffering. This suffering will end only when a person is able to break from the cycle of reincarnation. The Buddhist solution to the problem of suffering requires a shift in our perception of the world. By understanding the impermanence of all things ...
... on Earth is seen as a burden and another form of suffering. This suffering will end only when a person is able to break from the cycle of reincarnation. The Buddhist solution to the problem of suffering requires a shift in our perception of the world. By understanding the impermanence of all things ...
Knowing and Living the Truth
... In Buddhism, wisdom is one of the three major pillars of practice, the other two being virtue (sila) and meditative depth (samadhi). Of these, wisdom is seen as most central, since this is what dispels ignorance. For it is ignorance, not “sin” in a religious sense, which is regarded in Buddhism as t ...
... In Buddhism, wisdom is one of the three major pillars of practice, the other two being virtue (sila) and meditative depth (samadhi). Of these, wisdom is seen as most central, since this is what dispels ignorance. For it is ignorance, not “sin” in a religious sense, which is regarded in Buddhism as t ...
Guide to the Bodhisattva`s Way of Life
... studying the five texts, I also frequently emphasize some practical teachings. With any kinds of knowledge, if we study in a pure theoretic and academic manner, it will not necessarily be able to derive the greatest benefit in our continuum. Even if you are proficient in hundreds and thousands of su ...
... studying the five texts, I also frequently emphasize some practical teachings. With any kinds of knowledge, if we study in a pure theoretic and academic manner, it will not necessarily be able to derive the greatest benefit in our continuum. Even if you are proficient in hundreds and thousands of su ...
Buddhist philosophy
Buddhist philosophy is the elaboration and explanation of the delivered teachings of the Buddha as found in the Tripitaka and Agama. Its main concern is with explicating the dharmas constituting reality. A recurrent theme is the reification of concepts, and the subsequent return to the Buddhist Middle Way.Early Buddhism avoided speculative thought on metaphysics, phenomenology, ethics, and epistemology, but was based instead on empirical evidence gained by the sense organs (ayatana).Nevertheless, Buddhist scholars have addressed ontological and metaphysical issues subsequently. Particular points of Buddhist philosophy have often been the subject of disputes between different schools of Buddhism. These elaborations and disputes gave rise to various schools in early Buddhism of Abhidhamma, and to the Mahayana traditions and schools of the prajnaparamita, Madhyamaka, buddha-nature and Yogacara.