The potential for Drawing on Japanese Traditional Theatre in the
... the methods of presentation have been polished and improved by many generations of actors. 27 Although over three thousand Noh plays are estimated to have been written since the second quarter of the 14 th century, of which about a quarter survive, the practical repertory was limited to fewer than t ...
... the methods of presentation have been polished and improved by many generations of actors. 27 Although over three thousand Noh plays are estimated to have been written since the second quarter of the 14 th century, of which about a quarter survive, the practical repertory was limited to fewer than t ...
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
... As the study of Indian philosophy develops in the west, some Pali or Sanskrit words become well-known to English users and find their way into English dictionaries. Then, they become accepted by English users as common English words, and appear without their Pali or Sanskrit diacritical signs. For e ...
... As the study of Indian philosophy develops in the west, some Pali or Sanskrit words become well-known to English users and find their way into English dictionaries. Then, they become accepted by English users as common English words, and appear without their Pali or Sanskrit diacritical signs. For e ...
Metaphor and Literalism in Buddhism: The Doctrinal History of Nirvana
... 2.1 Potter’s wheel 2.2 Either non-returner or arahant ...
... 2.1 Potter’s wheel 2.2 Either non-returner or arahant ...
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
... Other aspects of Buddha's teachings are also of interest. Buddha was rather logical, scientific, and rational in his approach. He did not speak of supernatural phenomena or an afterlife, and he dismissed the possibility of miracles. Buddha taught self-reliance. He had little use for rituals and form ...
... Other aspects of Buddha's teachings are also of interest. Buddha was rather logical, scientific, and rational in his approach. He did not speak of supernatural phenomena or an afterlife, and he dismissed the possibility of miracles. Buddha taught self-reliance. He had little use for rituals and form ...
The Buddhist Coleridge: Creating Space for The Rime of the Ancient
... thesis. Whenever I verbalized my intent, I was often asked the same three questions by professors and peers regarding the validity and purpose of such a pursuit: (1) “Has anyone else analyzed The Rime of the Ancient Mariner – or Coleridge – within the vein of Buddhism?” (2) “Was Coleridge even famil ...
... thesis. Whenever I verbalized my intent, I was often asked the same three questions by professors and peers regarding the validity and purpose of such a pursuit: (1) “Has anyone else analyzed The Rime of the Ancient Mariner – or Coleridge – within the vein of Buddhism?” (2) “Was Coleridge even famil ...
Early Happiness Policy as a Government Mission of Bhutan
... Palden Drukpa Buddhist tradition. He is hailed as the one and only “precious jewel” of the Drukpa lineage (Dorji 2008a). Because of his background in the Drukpa lineage he is an authentic vessel for the dissemination of its teachings. The Buddha’s teachings maintain their power independently of how ...
... Palden Drukpa Buddhist tradition. He is hailed as the one and only “precious jewel” of the Drukpa lineage (Dorji 2008a). Because of his background in the Drukpa lineage he is an authentic vessel for the dissemination of its teachings. The Buddha’s teachings maintain their power independently of how ...
"Texts memorized, texts performed: a reconsideration of the role of
... him, like for de Silva, paritta represents an accommodation that monastics living in the lofty world of the so-called primitive Buddhist church—and I am using Spiro's terminology here—made for the masses who were, as it were, in need of some form of relief against harsh Buddhist doctrines such as th ...
... him, like for de Silva, paritta represents an accommodation that monastics living in the lofty world of the so-called primitive Buddhist church—and I am using Spiro's terminology here—made for the masses who were, as it were, in need of some form of relief against harsh Buddhist doctrines such as th ...
View in PDF - Nalanda Buddhist Society
... Bhāvanā Day, the weekend meditation retreat held at Nalanda Centre in August, afforded 50 participants a break from their hectic routine schedules. Under the skilful guidance of Ayya Susãla, the yogis practised Ānāpānasati (mindfulness on breathing) with diligence. Ayya Susãla reminded everyone to b ...
... Bhāvanā Day, the weekend meditation retreat held at Nalanda Centre in August, afforded 50 participants a break from their hectic routine schedules. Under the skilful guidance of Ayya Susãla, the yogis practised Ānāpānasati (mindfulness on breathing) with diligence. Ayya Susãla reminded everyone to b ...
Mindfulness: A Dialogue between Buddhism and Clinical
... Experiential avoidance of private experiences is usually unworkable because private experiences often relate to a person’s history (e.g., a memory) and deliberate attempts to avoid a private experience are likely to bring about memories of that experience (e.g., thinking “don’t get anxious” reminds ...
... Experiential avoidance of private experiences is usually unworkable because private experiences often relate to a person’s history (e.g., a memory) and deliberate attempts to avoid a private experience are likely to bring about memories of that experience (e.g., thinking “don’t get anxious” reminds ...
Studies in the Lankavatara Sutra
... present Studies, entitled "Some of the Important Theories Expounded in the Lankavatara." The author has prepared for the benefit principally of his Japanese and Chinese readers a glossary of the Sanskrit technical terms found in the book. This he hopes to be of use in their perusal of Sanskrit Buddh ...
... present Studies, entitled "Some of the Important Theories Expounded in the Lankavatara." The author has prepared for the benefit principally of his Japanese and Chinese readers a glossary of the Sanskrit technical terms found in the book. This he hopes to be of use in their perusal of Sanskrit Buddh ...
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 ...
here as a pdf
... earlier, the Daishonin was arrested by the authorities and sentenced to exile in Ito of Izu Province. (This is called the Izu Exile.) After being pardoned from exile in February 1263, the Daishonin made his way back to Kamakura. In 1264, he returned to his home province of Awa to visit his ailin ...
... earlier, the Daishonin was arrested by the authorities and sentenced to exile in Ito of Izu Province. (This is called the Izu Exile.) After being pardoned from exile in February 1263, the Daishonin made his way back to Kamakura. In 1264, he returned to his home province of Awa to visit his ailin ...
Exhibition Catalogue - Vassar College WordPress
... Heart Sutra (S: Hridaya sutra) is a brief but crucially important section of the Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Sutra, an early compilation of Mahayana scriptures. In this text, the historical Buddha Shakyamuni sits silently in meditation while Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara concisely articulate ...
... Heart Sutra (S: Hridaya sutra) is a brief but crucially important section of the Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Sutra, an early compilation of Mahayana scriptures. In this text, the historical Buddha Shakyamuni sits silently in meditation while Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara concisely articulate ...
The Symbolism of the Early Stūpa
... out of the ranks of ordinary beings, by maturing, over many lives, the spiritual potential latent in all. He thus stands out above the greed, hatred and delusion of the world, not attached to anything, as a lotus flower stands above the water, unsoiled by it. T h e lotus, then, symbolises the potent ...
... out of the ranks of ordinary beings, by maturing, over many lives, the spiritual potential latent in all. He thus stands out above the greed, hatred and delusion of the world, not attached to anything, as a lotus flower stands above the water, unsoiled by it. T h e lotus, then, symbolises the potent ...
A PDF of the exhibition catalogue may be viewed or downloaded here
... Heart Sutra (S: Hridaya sutra) is a brief but crucially important section of the Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Sutra, an early compilation of Mahayana scriptures. In this text, the historical Buddha Shakyamuni sits silently in meditation while Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara concisely articulate ...
... Heart Sutra (S: Hridaya sutra) is a brief but crucially important section of the Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Sutra, an early compilation of Mahayana scriptures. In this text, the historical Buddha Shakyamuni sits silently in meditation while Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara concisely articulate ...
- VU Research Repository
... This thesis was designed to explore the experiences of psychologists in Australia who work as psychotherapists, and who have an interest in Buddhism. The core research question was: What are the professional and personal experiences and perspectives of psychologists in Australia who are informed by ...
... This thesis was designed to explore the experiences of psychologists in Australia who work as psychotherapists, and who have an interest in Buddhism. The core research question was: What are the professional and personal experiences and perspectives of psychologists in Australia who are informed by ...
MEDITATION
... after the interests of young people in matters concerning Buddhism. Its primary object is to encourage the young to follow the tenets of Buddhism and live a virtuous life. Chief among its activities is the arranging of regular spiritual practice, lectures and discussions on the Dhamma, issuing publi ...
... after the interests of young people in matters concerning Buddhism. Its primary object is to encourage the young to follow the tenets of Buddhism and live a virtuous life. Chief among its activities is the arranging of regular spiritual practice, lectures and discussions on the Dhamma, issuing publi ...
Zen spirituality in a secular age II
... Zen tradition by ‘sudden enlightenment’, and in more devotional Buddhist traditions by a ‘leap of faith’. In the context of medieval Japanese Buddhism, this ‘leap paradigm’ was represented by the immensely influential Tendai Buddhist discourse of ‘original enlightenment’ (hongaku), the assertion tha ...
... Zen tradition by ‘sudden enlightenment’, and in more devotional Buddhist traditions by a ‘leap of faith’. In the context of medieval Japanese Buddhism, this ‘leap paradigm’ was represented by the immensely influential Tendai Buddhist discourse of ‘original enlightenment’ (hongaku), the assertion tha ...
faith in buddhism - ELTE Távol
... form of Tibetan or/and Chinese translation, and part of which along with their Sanskrit version or revision. Here, we should keep in mind the creativity that translation entails. We especially need to deal with Chinese translations thoroughly and carefully because frequently they were deeply influen ...
... form of Tibetan or/and Chinese translation, and part of which along with their Sanskrit version or revision. Here, we should keep in mind the creativity that translation entails. We especially need to deal with Chinese translations thoroughly and carefully because frequently they were deeply influen ...
fulltext
... One of the most striking features of early Buddhist art is the so-called aniconic art.1 It can be found at such sites as Såñc¥, Amaråvat¥, Bhårhut, Bodhgayå and Sårnåth. This art was made between approximately the 2nd century BC and the 2nd century AD. Fig. 1 shows one of these images. In the centre ...
... One of the most striking features of early Buddhist art is the so-called aniconic art.1 It can be found at such sites as Såñc¥, Amaråvat¥, Bhårhut, Bodhgayå and Sårnåth. This art was made between approximately the 2nd century BC and the 2nd century AD. Fig. 1 shows one of these images. In the centre ...
to view the PDF - The Matheson Trust
... recreating this experience for the next fifteen years, only snapping out of what he described as a kind of stupefaction during a meeting in India with Dudjom Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma branch of Tibetan Buddhism. The Rinpoche's adjuration to forego clinging to experiences, whether pleasant or unp ...
... recreating this experience for the next fifteen years, only snapping out of what he described as a kind of stupefaction during a meeting in India with Dudjom Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma branch of Tibetan Buddhism. The Rinpoche's adjuration to forego clinging to experiences, whether pleasant or unp ...
Nirvana for Sale?: Buddhism, Wealth, and the
... The effects of these challenges to the saṅgha continue to shape Buddhist practice in countries across the globe, but the postcolonial world offers new challenges to Buddhist communities as they navigate their religious paths within the culture of global capitalism. This culture provides new avenues ...
... The effects of these challenges to the saṅgha continue to shape Buddhist practice in countries across the globe, but the postcolonial world offers new challenges to Buddhist communities as they navigate their religious paths within the culture of global capitalism. This culture provides new avenues ...
Talismanic Writing in Chinese Buddhism
... or written out by hand on paper with the appropriate color ink by a Taoist priest or other professional. Most talismans display divinatory diagrams and a highly stylized script understood to be heavenly writing. Talismans are usually burned and the ashes ingested or scattered, but they may also be w ...
... or written out by hand on paper with the appropriate color ink by a Taoist priest or other professional. Most talismans display divinatory diagrams and a highly stylized script understood to be heavenly writing. Talismans are usually burned and the ashes ingested or scattered, but they may also be w ...
Untitled - Shambhala Publications
... Appearance And Reality The Two Truths In The Four Buddhist Tenet Systems Guy Newland Markup Tag(s): ...
... Appearance And Reality The Two Truths In The Four Buddhist Tenet Systems Guy Newland Markup Tag(s): ...
- Goldsmiths Research Online
... The problem of validation and the risk of imposing an alien scheme can be reduced through close attention to primary sources, drawing out the meanings of terms and teachings in their original context as much as possible. The use of a Kantian framework, like others that have been employed previously, ...
... The problem of validation and the risk of imposing an alien scheme can be reduced through close attention to primary sources, drawing out the meanings of terms and teachings in their original context as much as possible. The use of a Kantian framework, like others that have been employed previously, ...