The Revival of the Bhikkhuni Order and the Decline of the Sasana
... order and the Dharma in general survived far beyond the period of five hundred years, what eventually did fall into decline was the bhikkhun! order in India and Sri Lanka, even though it took well over five hundred years for that to happen. The problem of associating the very existence of the bhikkh ...
... order and the Dharma in general survived far beyond the period of five hundred years, what eventually did fall into decline was the bhikkhun! order in India and Sri Lanka, even though it took well over five hundred years for that to happen. The problem of associating the very existence of the bhikkh ...
BUSL-IC-Proceedings 2015 - Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
... societies. So, my sole belief is that this International Buddhist Conference aims at freeing the world from this pathetic situation. The great concepts in Buddhism are applicable to each and every one of the universe. Therefore, it is necessary to examine whether the utility of those concepts are ne ...
... societies. So, my sole belief is that this International Buddhist Conference aims at freeing the world from this pathetic situation. The great concepts in Buddhism are applicable to each and every one of the universe. Therefore, it is necessary to examine whether the utility of those concepts are ne ...
Colors of the Robe: Religion, Identity and Difference Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... more responsible) approach would take into account the hard political dynamics of the play of identity and difference while never losing sight of the contingency of the categories invoked by those involved. The second group Abeysekara discusses seeks to locate the “infection” of indigenous cultures ...
... more responsible) approach would take into account the hard political dynamics of the play of identity and difference while never losing sight of the contingency of the categories invoked by those involved. The second group Abeysekara discusses seeks to locate the “infection” of indigenous cultures ...
History and Gratitude in Theravada Buddhism
... impressing a historiographical method on Sri Lankans and others in the region that privileges writing from a position that effectively transcends the world in order to describe it “objectively” and analytically. Daniel helpfully contrasts the orientations of premodern and postcolonial readings of Bu ...
... impressing a historiographical method on Sri Lankans and others in the region that privileges writing from a position that effectively transcends the world in order to describe it “objectively” and analytically. Daniel helpfully contrasts the orientations of premodern and postcolonial readings of Bu ...
True Buddhism and village Buddhism in Sri Lanka
... as "the English-educated Sinhalese". I would describe my own observations in slightly different, though consistent, terms. Those who most regularly and predictably told me that village Buddhism is not true Buddhism were Sinhalese who speak English and who are, ipso facto, members of the "national el ...
... as "the English-educated Sinhalese". I would describe my own observations in slightly different, though consistent, terms. Those who most regularly and predictably told me that village Buddhism is not true Buddhism were Sinhalese who speak English and who are, ipso facto, members of the "national el ...
the sangha and its relation to the peace process in sri lanka
... monks are engaged in social service, such as teaching and community-development projects. And finally, throughout history the monks have been both spiritual guides and advisers to kings and, more recently, to party politicians. Below, I will attempt to explain why and how Buddhist monks are importan ...
... monks are engaged in social service, such as teaching and community-development projects. And finally, throughout history the monks have been both spiritual guides and advisers to kings and, more recently, to party politicians. Below, I will attempt to explain why and how Buddhist monks are importan ...
BUSL-NC-Proceedings 2013 - Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
... contributors of development of the Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka, believe that this year‟s conference provides an excellent forum for exchanging information and discussion on a wide variety of “New Buddhist Trends and Empowering Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka”. It will be a unique conference for ...
... contributors of development of the Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka, believe that this year‟s conference provides an excellent forum for exchanging information and discussion on a wide variety of “New Buddhist Trends and Empowering Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka”. It will be a unique conference for ...
On the Bhikkhunã Ordination Controversy
... between the two rules that needs to be taken into consideration: The two rules are meant to address two substantially different situations. Contrary to the assumptions by Phra Payutto and Bhikkhu Ṭhànissaro, what we have here is not just an early rule and its subsequent adaptation. Instead we have t ...
... between the two rules that needs to be taken into consideration: The two rules are meant to address two substantially different situations. Contrary to the assumptions by Phra Payutto and Bhikkhu Ṭhànissaro, what we have here is not just an early rule and its subsequent adaptation. Instead we have t ...
Ashoka - Net Texts
... Death and legacy Ashoka ruled for an estimated forty years. After his death, the Mauryan dynasty lasted just fifty more years. Ashoka had many wives and children, but many of their names are lost to time. Mahindra and Sanghamitra were twins born by his first wife, Devi, in the city of Ujjain. He had ...
... Death and legacy Ashoka ruled for an estimated forty years. After his death, the Mauryan dynasty lasted just fifty more years. Ashoka had many wives and children, but many of their names are lost to time. Mahindra and Sanghamitra were twins born by his first wife, Devi, in the city of Ujjain. He had ...
The Role of Buddhism in Society and Radical Buddhist
... the most non-violent religion among the major world religions, yet the examples above, which I in this essay refer to as a part of radical Buddhist mobilization, are very real and evident in present day Sri Lanka and challenges our view of a tolerate religious community in the country (CPA 2013). Th ...
... the most non-violent religion among the major world religions, yet the examples above, which I in this essay refer to as a part of radical Buddhist mobilization, are very real and evident in present day Sri Lanka and challenges our view of a tolerate religious community in the country (CPA 2013). Th ...
the origin and development of sanskrit literature in sri
... prior to the Asoka Buddhist missionaries in the 3rd century B.C., which language was in Sri Lanka. However, in pre-Buddhist Sri Lanka (prior to the 3rd century) there were human settlements with sustainable food production. Hence, there was no need for the migrating Aryans to start afresh an agricul ...
... prior to the Asoka Buddhist missionaries in the 3rd century B.C., which language was in Sri Lanka. However, in pre-Buddhist Sri Lanka (prior to the 3rd century) there were human settlements with sustainable food production. Hence, there was no need for the migrating Aryans to start afresh an agricul ...
The first Three Buddhist Councils
... Ven. Yasa reported these breaches to the highly respected Ven. Revata, who advised that a council should be called. Ten disputed points were brought before a council of the most senior monks at the time. ...
... Ven. Yasa reported these breaches to the highly respected Ven. Revata, who advised that a council should be called. Ten disputed points were brought before a council of the most senior monks at the time. ...
buddhist nuns in the global community
... traditions. A major thrust of the organization has been to make available to Buddhist women of all nations the highest level of education, ordination, and commitment to Buddhist ideals. Since 1987, many institutions and programs to benefit Buddhist nuns have begun. An international network of Buddhi ...
... traditions. A major thrust of the organization has been to make available to Buddhist women of all nations the highest level of education, ordination, and commitment to Buddhist ideals. Since 1987, many institutions and programs to benefit Buddhist nuns have begun. An international network of Buddhi ...
New Buddhist Extremism and the Challenges to Ethno
... Buddhism. In the last few years, this relationship is again in the limelight with the proliferation of new forms of activism by a cluster of Buddhist organizations that aggressively intervenes in the public life. The most well-known among these organizations is Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), while Sihala Rav ...
... Buddhism. In the last few years, this relationship is again in the limelight with the proliferation of new forms of activism by a cluster of Buddhist organizations that aggressively intervenes in the public life. The most well-known among these organizations is Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), while Sihala Rav ...
Buddhist Magazine - Hilda Jayewardenaramaya Buddhist Monastery
... Enlightenment and Passing away of the Buddha. Particularly, the Vesak Full Moon Day of 2011 is of special significance to the Buddhists since it marks the 2600 th anniversary of the Buddha’s enlightenment. We publish this magazine not only to mark the 2600th anniversary of the Buddha’s enlightenment ...
... Enlightenment and Passing away of the Buddha. Particularly, the Vesak Full Moon Day of 2011 is of special significance to the Buddhists since it marks the 2600 th anniversary of the Buddha’s enlightenment. We publish this magazine not only to mark the 2600th anniversary of the Buddha’s enlightenment ...
6th-Annual-IBD - Alliance for Bhikkhunis
... called bhikkhus.) Both bhikkhunis and bhikkhus live by the Vinaya, a set of rules. A woman who has taken final ordination lives by 311 precepts. • Mae chee: An 8 precept nun (Thailand) • Siladhara, Dasilamata (Sri Lanka) and Thilashin (Burma): A 10 precept nun ...
... called bhikkhus.) Both bhikkhunis and bhikkhus live by the Vinaya, a set of rules. A woman who has taken final ordination lives by 311 precepts. • Mae chee: An 8 precept nun (Thailand) • Siladhara, Dasilamata (Sri Lanka) and Thilashin (Burma): A 10 precept nun ...
Salvation in Buddhism - Digital Commons @ Andrews University
... 2005:174; Narayanan 2002:164-166, 176-177), and Sikhism (Shackle and Mandair 2005:1-19; Oxtoby 2002:139-141) do not believe in salvation in the sense understood by most Westerners. They do not focus on Hell or Heaven as the end of a soteriological choice, but on knowledge (King 2005:149, 153). They ...
... 2005:174; Narayanan 2002:164-166, 176-177), and Sikhism (Shackle and Mandair 2005:1-19; Oxtoby 2002:139-141) do not believe in salvation in the sense understood by most Westerners. They do not focus on Hell or Heaven as the end of a soteriological choice, but on knowledge (King 2005:149, 153). They ...
IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS)
... Social Movements, Power Politics And Politicization Of Buddhist Priests In Sri Lanka a Buddhist but also Bodhisattva (Walpole Rahula: 1958).4 This is completely confused with comparing the original traditions of Theravada Buddhism. These believes, further secularized the Buddhism towards politics o ...
... Social Movements, Power Politics And Politicization Of Buddhist Priests In Sri Lanka a Buddhist but also Bodhisattva (Walpole Rahula: 1958).4 This is completely confused with comparing the original traditions of Theravada Buddhism. These believes, further secularized the Buddhism towards politics o ...
IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS)
... from the Buddha that that allowing women into the sangha would cause his teachings to survive only half as long –- 500 years instead of a 1,000.2 Buddha said to him, ―Ananda, I will give my approval on the condition that they accept the eight Garudhammas.I have laid down these dhammas for a female S ...
... from the Buddha that that allowing women into the sangha would cause his teachings to survive only half as long –- 500 years instead of a 1,000.2 Buddha said to him, ―Ananda, I will give my approval on the condition that they accept the eight Garudhammas.I have laid down these dhammas for a female S ...
Ericka Rieck Anth 040H The Pillars of Ashoka Mauryan The pillars of
... decipherable written accounts from India. These written accounts have only lasted through time due to the mediums in which they were chiseled and without these pillars later generations would not have such in depth knowledge of the capabilities of the people of Ashoka’s time, and of the written lang ...
... decipherable written accounts from India. These written accounts have only lasted through time due to the mediums in which they were chiseled and without these pillars later generations would not have such in depth knowledge of the capabilities of the people of Ashoka’s time, and of the written lang ...
View - Visakha Vidyalaya
... a powerful Buddhist heritage. She did so by initiating our alma mater for “the explicit purpose of imparting education to Buddhist girls”. I feel it is appropriate to pen a few words on a theme related to the practice and principles of Buddhism, in this issue of the Newsletter which is being release ...
... a powerful Buddhist heritage. She did so by initiating our alma mater for “the explicit purpose of imparting education to Buddhist girls”. I feel it is appropriate to pen a few words on a theme related to the practice and principles of Buddhism, in this issue of the Newsletter which is being release ...
from janapadas to empire - Welcome to the NIOS
... From Janapadas to Empire The evidence of the growth of agriculture comes from the archaeological and literary sources of this period. In fact, a ploughshare dated to around 500 BC has been found from Jakhera in Etah district in western U.P. Many other important pieces of evidence of the use of iron ...
... From Janapadas to Empire The evidence of the growth of agriculture comes from the archaeological and literary sources of this period. In fact, a ploughshare dated to around 500 BC has been found from Jakhera in Etah district in western U.P. Many other important pieces of evidence of the use of iron ...
A Study of Kalaha Vivada Sutta - International Scientific Academy of
... Ravindra L. W. Koggalage, and Udaya Meddegama ...
... Ravindra L. W. Koggalage, and Udaya Meddegama ...