Aspects of the Study of the (earlier) Indian Mahāyāna
... concept of mahajñana needs to be taken into consideration in the present context; both terms being derivable from MIA mahaja∞a, a play on both meanings of this word was thus posible. See most recently S. Karashima, ‘Who composed the Lotus Sutra’, ARIRIAB 4 (2000), pp. 171-2; id. ‘Some features of th ...
... concept of mahajñana needs to be taken into consideration in the present context; both terms being derivable from MIA mahaja∞a, a play on both meanings of this word was thus posible. See most recently S. Karashima, ‘Who composed the Lotus Sutra’, ARIRIAB 4 (2000), pp. 171-2; id. ‘Some features of th ...
Dhamma and Abhidhamma
... Brahmanism believed that God and soul were eternal: these beliefs were based on eternalism. To them, there were two kinds of souls: the personal soul, which was impure, and the universal soul, which was eternal. To get rid of the personal soul, they tortured the body, which was after all (in their v ...
... Brahmanism believed that God and soul were eternal: these beliefs were based on eternalism. To them, there were two kinds of souls: the personal soul, which was impure, and the universal soul, which was eternal. To get rid of the personal soul, they tortured the body, which was after all (in their v ...
How to Prostrate
... long time. And all the while it might be growing… In such a case, why not go at it with hammer and tongs: lock it down where it can’t escape, take very deliberate aim and pound away with a measured cadence until it is softened into a state of useful malleability? Do we have a tool for that? Of cours ...
... long time. And all the while it might be growing… In such a case, why not go at it with hammer and tongs: lock it down where it can’t escape, take very deliberate aim and pound away with a measured cadence until it is softened into a state of useful malleability? Do we have a tool for that? Of cours ...
The Iconography of Nepalese Buddhism
... A casual visitor will be surprised to see the large number of both peaceful and wrathful looking deities in Kathmandu valley. He will even be doubtful if these are Buddhist at all. Because in eravada Buddhist tradition they are famliar with the image of Shakyamuni Buddha, Dharmacakra symbol, stupa, ...
... A casual visitor will be surprised to see the large number of both peaceful and wrathful looking deities in Kathmandu valley. He will even be doubtful if these are Buddhist at all. Because in eravada Buddhist tradition they are famliar with the image of Shakyamuni Buddha, Dharmacakra symbol, stupa, ...
here - Nichiren Shu
... are the same- their basis of faith and practice are founded on the way of observing Nichiren Buddhist faith as established by Taisekiji which up until recently was the Head Temple of both groups. Both Nichiren Shoshu and the Soka Gakkai (also know as the SGI) are derived from the Shoretsu lineage. ...
... are the same- their basis of faith and practice are founded on the way of observing Nichiren Buddhist faith as established by Taisekiji which up until recently was the Head Temple of both groups. Both Nichiren Shoshu and the Soka Gakkai (also know as the SGI) are derived from the Shoretsu lineage. ...
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 ...
Buddha and god - Mischievous Peeps
... in a brighter, more positive light than is usually its fate at the hands of many ‘orthodox’ commentators. Buddhism, I feel, should not be excessively ‘doom and gloom’, but joyous, affirmative towards blissful Truth, and filled with envigorating faith in an immanent and transcendent cosmically intell ...
... in a brighter, more positive light than is usually its fate at the hands of many ‘orthodox’ commentators. Buddhism, I feel, should not be excessively ‘doom and gloom’, but joyous, affirmative towards blissful Truth, and filled with envigorating faith in an immanent and transcendent cosmically intell ...
Gurudharma Mūlasarvāstivāda Tradition Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... impossible to complete the period successfully and be pregnant, if such training had indeed be in existence right from the time the order of bhikṣuṇīs came into existence. Thus the formulation of the gurudharma concerning bhikṣuṇī ordination in the Dharmaguptaka, Mahīśāsaka, and Theravāda Vinayas re ...
... impossible to complete the period successfully and be pregnant, if such training had indeed be in existence right from the time the order of bhikṣuṇīs came into existence. Thus the formulation of the gurudharma concerning bhikṣuṇī ordination in the Dharmaguptaka, Mahīśāsaka, and Theravāda Vinayas re ...
Aggañña Sutta - The Dharmafarers
... 2.3.3 bhassara is a celestial world, the highest of the 2nd-dhyana form worlds, populated by luminous beings who live on zest (pīti) and emanate lightning-like radiance. When the physical universe devolves or “contracts” (savaṭṭati) due to “fire,” it destroys the whole physical or sense-world univ ...
... 2.3.3 bhassara is a celestial world, the highest of the 2nd-dhyana form worlds, populated by luminous beings who live on zest (pīti) and emanate lightning-like radiance. When the physical universe devolves or “contracts” (savaṭṭati) due to “fire,” it destroys the whole physical or sense-world univ ...
searchable pdf - The Hume Society
... only by Louis Le Grand in Paris. It had an extensive library, with 40,000 volumes. Descartes was an alumnus.9 There are only four letters from Hume’s three years in France and only one from La Flèche, plus a slightly later letter referring to his time there.10 Hume always described his time at La Fl ...
... only by Louis Le Grand in Paris. It had an extensive library, with 40,000 volumes. Descartes was an alumnus.9 There are only four letters from Hume’s three years in France and only one from La Flèche, plus a slightly later letter referring to his time there.10 Hume always described his time at La Fl ...
09_chapter 3
... the imperial palace for consultation on religious problems and generously remunerated him. Even during discussions of political affairs, the monk was allowed to take part. But after the Ly’s state apparatus was consolidated, monks no longer took part in political affairs. The state’s advisors were t ...
... the imperial palace for consultation on religious problems and generously remunerated him. Even during discussions of political affairs, the monk was allowed to take part. But after the Ly’s state apparatus was consolidated, monks no longer took part in political affairs. The state’s advisors were t ...
The Eco-Buddhism of Marie Byles Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... or reduce the self to zero. Becoming selfless was a goal she noted was common to Buddhism, other religions, and Gandhi (Journey). She observed that some Buddhists accepted anattā but did not act selflessly (“Anattā in Practical Living”). She stressed however that one should do so because of the cons ...
... or reduce the self to zero. Becoming selfless was a goal she noted was common to Buddhism, other religions, and Gandhi (Journey). She observed that some Buddhists accepted anattā but did not act selflessly (“Anattā in Practical Living”). She stressed however that one should do so because of the cons ...
Buddhism: The Awakening of Wisdom and Compassion
... employing the teachers. Reporting to the heshang are three associates or program executives, who are in charge of everything directly related to teaching, advising and disciplining, and general services. In China, a traditional temple or center was regarded as a Buddhist University. From this admini ...
... employing the teachers. Reporting to the heshang are three associates or program executives, who are in charge of everything directly related to teaching, advising and disciplining, and general services. In China, a traditional temple or center was regarded as a Buddhist University. From this admini ...
to view the PDF - The Matheson Trust
... Buddhist community, surprisingly little notice was directed to Ginsberg's engagement with Eastern forms of spirituality. Ginsberg's public career and private life (a somewhat slippery distinction in this case!) have been documented in prodigious detail by two recent biographers.4 There is no point i ...
... Buddhist community, surprisingly little notice was directed to Ginsberg's engagement with Eastern forms of spirituality. Ginsberg's public career and private life (a somewhat slippery distinction in this case!) have been documented in prodigious detail by two recent biographers.4 There is no point i ...
The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya: Visual
... relationships between teachers and students. Through this relationship, meditation practices and scholarly training are transmitted from teacher to student. Ideally, in Tibetan Buddhism, this process establishes an unbroken thread of teaching, learning, and practical training in meditation that can ...
... relationships between teachers and students. Through this relationship, meditation practices and scholarly training are transmitted from teacher to student. Ideally, in Tibetan Buddhism, this process establishes an unbroken thread of teaching, learning, and practical training in meditation that can ...
The Buddha - JBE Online Books
... and religious details to such an extent that it is now almost impossible to separate them. For example, early sources describe the Buddha as performing miracles such as walking on water and transporting himself across rivers with a wave of his hand. His whole personality is surrounded in mystique d ...
... and religious details to such an extent that it is now almost impossible to separate them. For example, early sources describe the Buddha as performing miracles such as walking on water and transporting himself across rivers with a wave of his hand. His whole personality is surrounded in mystique d ...
his sacred biography, meditation practice and influence
... source of his Buddhist charisma. This key is the investigation of his monastic lineage, his Buddhist teachings, his Buddhist practice, and cult which are based on many primary and secondary resources in Thai and English, as well as information gathered during field research in northern Thailand. In ...
... source of his Buddhist charisma. This key is the investigation of his monastic lineage, his Buddhist teachings, his Buddhist practice, and cult which are based on many primary and secondary resources in Thai and English, as well as information gathered during field research in northern Thailand. In ...
Temple Book of Chants
... The Dharma body is bringing morning light. In concentration, my heart is at peace, a half-smile is born on my lips. This is a new day, and I vow to go through it in mindfulness. The sun of wisdom has risen, shining in every direction. Noble Sangha, diligently bring your mind into meditation. Namo Sh ...
... The Dharma body is bringing morning light. In concentration, my heart is at peace, a half-smile is born on my lips. This is a new day, and I vow to go through it in mindfulness. The sun of wisdom has risen, shining in every direction. Noble Sangha, diligently bring your mind into meditation. Namo Sh ...
To Understand Buddha`s Teaching
... plans for courses of study and employing the teachers. Reporting to the He-shang are three associates or program executives, who are in charge of everything directly related to teaching, advising and disciplining, and general services. In China, a traditional way place was regarded as a Buddhist Uni ...
... plans for courses of study and employing the teachers. Reporting to the He-shang are three associates or program executives, who are in charge of everything directly related to teaching, advising and disciplining, and general services. In China, a traditional way place was regarded as a Buddhist Uni ...
The Concept of smṛti in the Yogasūtra: Memory or Mindfulness?
... “Western” practitioners of yoga have introduced mindfulness into yogic vocabulary, usually as a synonym for awareness of the posture, and sometimes also of sensations, feelings and mental states that arise when one is in a yogic posture. Although Buddhist and Yogic traditions have regarded themselve ...
... “Western” practitioners of yoga have introduced mindfulness into yogic vocabulary, usually as a synonym for awareness of the posture, and sometimes also of sensations, feelings and mental states that arise when one is in a yogic posture. Although Buddhist and Yogic traditions have regarded themselve ...
- D-Scholarship@Pitt
... Studies at Pitt have provided me with adjunct teaching, teaching fellowships and tuition remission throughout much of my time at Pitt, while the P.E.O. Foundation offered me financial aid during my early years in the program. I am especially grateful for the support of two Andrew Mellon Doctoral Fel ...
... Studies at Pitt have provided me with adjunct teaching, teaching fellowships and tuition remission throughout much of my time at Pitt, while the P.E.O. Foundation offered me financial aid during my early years in the program. I am especially grateful for the support of two Andrew Mellon Doctoral Fel ...
The Origin of Buddhist Meditation
... example, is probably in many respects a quite reliable record of the last few months of the Buddha’s life. It is likely that some of the events recorded in it are historically authentic, e.g. the Buddha’s death in Kusin r 7 and his last words on that occasion,8 for there is no reason to believe that ...
... example, is probably in many respects a quite reliable record of the last few months of the Buddha’s life. It is likely that some of the events recorded in it are historically authentic, e.g. the Buddha’s death in Kusin r 7 and his last words on that occasion,8 for there is no reason to believe that ...
low-res pdf not print-ready - Research portal
... Dhiman’s endeavors in the field of “workplace spirituality” led to the development of a graduate-level course called “spirituality in the workplace” at Woodbury University in California, which he taught every summer since its inception in 1998. This course now fi nds an established place as an MBA e ...
... Dhiman’s endeavors in the field of “workplace spirituality” led to the development of a graduate-level course called “spirituality in the workplace” at Woodbury University in California, which he taught every summer since its inception in 1998. This course now fi nds an established place as an MBA e ...
Buddhist art
Buddhist art is the artistic practices that are influenced by Buddhism. It includes art media which depict Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and other entities; notable Buddhist figures, both historical and mythical; narrative scenes from the lives of all of these; mandalas and other graphic aids to practice; as well as physical objects associated with Buddhist practice, such as vajras, bells, stupas and Buddhist temple architecture. Buddhist art originated on the Indian subcontinent following the historical life of Siddhartha Gautama, 6th to 5th century BC, and thereafter evolved by contact with other cultures as it spread throughout Asia and the world.Buddhist art followed believers as the dharma spread, adapted, and evolved in each new host country. It developed to the north through Central Asia and into Eastern Asia to form the Northern branch of Buddhist art, and to the east as far as Southeast Asia to form the Southern branch of Buddhist art. In India, Buddhist art flourished and influenced the development of Hindu art, until Buddhism nearly disappeared in India around the 10th century due in part to the vigorous expansion of Islam alongside Hinduism.