The Evolution of the Precepts
... confirm additional members and finally charged them with the mission of propagating this new order throughout the world. In identifying properly ordained members of the order as the sole heirs to the religious authority of the Buddha, the vinaya also dictates strict guidelines governing how the orde ...
... confirm additional members and finally charged them with the mission of propagating this new order throughout the world. In identifying properly ordained members of the order as the sole heirs to the religious authority of the Buddha, the vinaya also dictates strict guidelines governing how the orde ...
Gender and the soteriology debate in Buddhism: Is a
... Buddha from a Theravādin Pali canonical perspective. The primary focus of her work is on the nuns and their life in the order. Although Horner does not deal much with the soteriological question of a female Buddha in Theravāda, it has been the subject of analysis in several subsequent journal articl ...
... Buddha from a Theravādin Pali canonical perspective. The primary focus of her work is on the nuns and their life in the order. Although Horner does not deal much with the soteriological question of a female Buddha in Theravāda, it has been the subject of analysis in several subsequent journal articl ...
Attitudes Towards Nuns: Nandakovāda Light of its Parallels Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī [and the other nuns] had left, he addressed the monks: “I have become old, I am no longer able to teach the Dharma to the nuns. From now on, monks, those of you who are senior virtuous elders should give instructions to the nuns.”16 3. Then the monks, on receiving the Blessed One ...
... Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī [and the other nuns] had left, he addressed the monks: “I have become old, I am no longer able to teach the Dharma to the nuns. From now on, monks, those of you who are senior virtuous elders should give instructions to the nuns.”16 3. Then the monks, on receiving the Blessed One ...
BUDDHIST MONASTIC LIFE
... that there have not been enough properly ordained monks to continue ordaining new members; but the ordination lineage has been reestablished with the help of monks from other countries. This did not happen with the order of nuns. Although subsequently there have been women following what Dr. Wijayar ...
... that there have not been enough properly ordained monks to continue ordaining new members; but the ordination lineage has been reestablished with the help of monks from other countries. This did not happen with the order of nuns. Although subsequently there have been women following what Dr. Wijayar ...
The Acceptance and Impact of the Lotus Sutra in Japan
... of obtaining material benefits, for example, recovery from disease, victory in war, and rain in times of drought. The sutras were recited without understanding as rituals of incantation. But Prince Shotoku had a profound understanding of the moral and philosophy within Buddhism. For example we can s ...
... of obtaining material benefits, for example, recovery from disease, victory in war, and rain in times of drought. The sutras were recited without understanding as rituals of incantation. But Prince Shotoku had a profound understanding of the moral and philosophy within Buddhism. For example we can s ...
Buddhist Women and Social Justice - Ideals
... unconscious and the result of gendered patterns of childhood socialization. People are often completely unaware that they behave differently toward nuns than they do toward monks, and would probably be surprised, even incredulous, if this was pointed out. When Buddhist nuns notice these inequalities ...
... unconscious and the result of gendered patterns of childhood socialization. People are often completely unaware that they behave differently toward nuns than they do toward monks, and would probably be surprised, even incredulous, if this was pointed out. When Buddhist nuns notice these inequalities ...
The Case of Sudinna: On the Function of
... the five sense pleasures are harmful for virtue. Their happiness is like lightning, causing sadness and pain that lasts a long time. For this I would never give up cultivating the holy life.” Like this he sternly replied three times. The parents said again: “Although you are our son, through disobey ...
... the five sense pleasures are harmful for virtue. Their happiness is like lightning, causing sadness and pain that lasts a long time. For this I would never give up cultivating the holy life.” Like this he sternly replied three times. The parents said again: “Although you are our son, through disobey ...
Theories on the Foundation of the Nuns` Order –
... Thus it is not self-evident that in the present case the Buddhists borrowed terms like vuhāpeti and pavattinī from the Jainas, since it cannot be excluded that the Jainas loaned such terms from the Buddhists, or else, perhaps the most probable suggestion, it may well be that both traditions drew o ...
... Thus it is not self-evident that in the present case the Buddhists borrowed terms like vuhāpeti and pavattinī from the Jainas, since it cannot be excluded that the Jainas loaned such terms from the Buddhists, or else, perhaps the most probable suggestion, it may well be that both traditions drew o ...
The Lorax Wears Saffron: Toward a Buddhist Environmentalism Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... ecology is the study of how entities (individuals, groups, and systems) in the natural world are interrelated. The term “interdependence” (and sometimes “holism”) is often used to reflect this understanding. Because “dependent origination” does not have the same ecological ring as “interdependence,” ...
... ecology is the study of how entities (individuals, groups, and systems) in the natural world are interrelated. The term “interdependence” (and sometimes “holism”) is often used to reflect this understanding. Because “dependent origination” does not have the same ecological ring as “interdependence,” ...
Politics of Higher Ordination, Buddhist Monastic Identitiy, and
... Sumangala recalled for me his own higher ordination examination to which he had gone well-prepared, accompanied by his teacher and a large retinue of lay Buddhists from Dambulla. Sumangala says that during the examination the monks did not test his skills of memorization by asking him to recite even ...
... Sumangala recalled for me his own higher ordination examination to which he had gone well-prepared, accompanied by his teacher and a large retinue of lay Buddhists from Dambulla. Sumangala says that during the examination the monks did not test his skills of memorization by asking him to recite even ...
A Long and Winding Road: Soto Zen Training in America
... I was trained in the tradition of Soto Zen Buddhism that Suzuki Roshi carried to the United States. Soto Zen or Sotoshu, as it is known in Japan, is one of the largest schools of Japanese Buddhism, second only to Pure Land-style Jodo Shinshu. The school took shape in Tang Dynasty China, beginning wi ...
... I was trained in the tradition of Soto Zen Buddhism that Suzuki Roshi carried to the United States. Soto Zen or Sotoshu, as it is known in Japan, is one of the largest schools of Japanese Buddhism, second only to Pure Land-style Jodo Shinshu. The school took shape in Tang Dynasty China, beginning wi ...
Bodhisattva Precepts in the Ming Society: Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... the entire country a realistic goal. Restriction in temple construction, in number of ordination ceremonies and of ordained clergies allowed within a time period was among the most regulated aspects of institutional Buddhism and Taoism.22 A whole bureaucracy was created manned by “monk-officials” (s ...
... the entire country a realistic goal. Restriction in temple construction, in number of ordination ceremonies and of ordained clergies allowed within a time period was among the most regulated aspects of institutional Buddhism and Taoism.22 A whole bureaucracy was created manned by “monk-officials” (s ...
Damming the Dhamma: Problems with Bhikkhunãs in the Pali Vinaya
... into the literary features of the story, I analyze the story in a literary context, the context of the Pali Vinaya, treating the Vinaya itself as a story with a beginning, a middle, and an ending.9 The Vinaya represents a very formalized statement of both the individual and communal dimensions of mo ...
... into the literary features of the story, I analyze the story in a literary context, the context of the Pali Vinaya, treating the Vinaya itself as a story with a beginning, a middle, and an ending.9 The Vinaya represents a very formalized statement of both the individual and communal dimensions of mo ...
Reinventing Female Identity: A Brief History of Korean Buddhist Nuns*
... There was a centralized administrative body that dealt with clerical affairs and the monks’ examination system. Many notable monks were appointed to various positions and given various titles throughout the dynasty, whereas nuns were apparently excluded from both the examinations and the official po ...
... There was a centralized administrative body that dealt with clerical affairs and the monks’ examination system. Many notable monks were appointed to various positions and given various titles throughout the dynasty, whereas nuns were apparently excluded from both the examinations and the official po ...
of Cross-Tradition Exchange Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... agency as creative conformity: Agency as creative conformity moves away from an idea of empowerment that depends on an autonomous place of perfect freedom. In contrast, creative conformity considers self-representation of women who still see themselves ...
... agency as creative conformity: Agency as creative conformity moves away from an idea of empowerment that depends on an autonomous place of perfect freedom. In contrast, creative conformity considers self-representation of women who still see themselves ...
Becoming Bhikkhunī Global Women’s Ordination Movement Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... Attempts to revive the bhikkhunī Saṅgha ceased for some time. In 1956 Voramai Kabilsingh reignited the revolutionary spirit when she received eight precepts and started to wear light yellow robes to distinguish herself from the local white-robed mae chis. Fifteen years later, Ven. Voramai Kabilsingh ...
... Attempts to revive the bhikkhunī Saṅgha ceased for some time. In 1956 Voramai Kabilsingh reignited the revolutionary spirit when she received eight precepts and started to wear light yellow robes to distinguish herself from the local white-robed mae chis. Fifteen years later, Ven. Voramai Kabilsingh ...
2nd-Annual-IBD-2012_short
... Disappearance of the Bhikkhuni Sangha in India and Sri Lanka Between the 11th and 14th centuries CE both the Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuni Sanghas died out in India and Sri Lanka due to invasions, war, and famine. ...
... Disappearance of the Bhikkhuni Sangha in India and Sri Lanka Between the 11th and 14th centuries CE both the Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuni Sanghas died out in India and Sri Lanka due to invasions, war, and famine. ...
The Ordination of a Tree: The Buddhist Ecology Movement in Thailand
... inherently social) environment. They stress an interpretation of the religion that emphasizes the Buddha's connection with nature and the interdependence of all things. While many of these monks work independently in their conservation programs, they are aware of the actions of other monks, share id ...
... inherently social) environment. They stress an interpretation of the religion that emphasizes the Buddha's connection with nature and the interdependence of all things. While many of these monks work independently in their conservation programs, they are aware of the actions of other monks, share id ...
The following articles by Venerable Ajahn Brahmavamso were taken
... Vinaya is the name for the body of monastic rules and traditions that are binding on every Buddhist monk and nun. The Vinaya was established by the Buddha himself and is now preserved in written form, both in the ancient Indian languages and in English translation. With so many new people having com ...
... Vinaya is the name for the body of monastic rules and traditions that are binding on every Buddhist monk and nun. The Vinaya was established by the Buddha himself and is now preserved in written form, both in the ancient Indian languages and in English translation. With so many new people having com ...
6th-Annual-IBD - Alliance for Bhikkhunis
... What. is a Bhikkhuni/Bhikshuni? A bhikkhuni (Pali) or bhikshuni (Sanskrit) is a fully-ordained female Buddhist monastic. A bhikkhu/bhikshu is a fully-ordained male monastic. Both bhikkhus & bhikkhunis are ordained by receiving the precepts of the Vinaya (monastic discipline). ...
... What. is a Bhikkhuni/Bhikshuni? A bhikkhuni (Pali) or bhikshuni (Sanskrit) is a fully-ordained female Buddhist monastic. A bhikkhu/bhikshu is a fully-ordained male monastic. Both bhikkhus & bhikkhunis are ordained by receiving the precepts of the Vinaya (monastic discipline). ...
PowerPoint on Bhikkhuni History
... Thai ordination ceremony “In all the Mahayana schools whether in Tibet, China, Korea, or Vietnam, they follow mostly a Dharmagupta Vinaya. Dharmagupta is one of the Theravada sects. ” Ajahn Brahm ...
... Thai ordination ceremony “In all the Mahayana schools whether in Tibet, China, Korea, or Vietnam, they follow mostly a Dharmagupta Vinaya. Dharmagupta is one of the Theravada sects. ” Ajahn Brahm ...
MODERN KADAMPA BUDDHISM An Introduction
... The New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) is an international association of Mahayana Buddhist study and meditation centres that follow the Kadampa Buddhist tradition founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. These Centres all follow the three New Kadampa Tradition ...
... The New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) is an international association of Mahayana Buddhist study and meditation centres that follow the Kadampa Buddhist tradition founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. These Centres all follow the three New Kadampa Tradition ...
MODERN KADAMPA BUDDHISM An Introduction
... was in memorization and the other was the actual examination. Shortly after that people publicly began to address him as ‘Geshe’. Later he joined Sera Je Monastery near Lhasa, where he engaged in further Geshe training studies. After that, in India he mainly emphasized retreat for meditation purpose ...
... was in memorization and the other was the actual examination. Shortly after that people publicly began to address him as ‘Geshe’. Later he joined Sera Je Monastery near Lhasa, where he engaged in further Geshe training studies. After that, in India he mainly emphasized retreat for meditation purpose ...
Identität in Exil. Tibetisch-Buddhistische Nonnen und das Netzwerk
... Review of Identit in Exil. Although some of the Tibetan nuns admit an eagerness to increase their learning, they remain ignorant of the economic basis that could provide improved schooling for them. The clerical as well as economic superiority of Buddhist monks and reincarnated lamas is for these n ...
... Review of Identit in Exil. Although some of the Tibetan nuns admit an eagerness to increase their learning, they remain ignorant of the economic basis that could provide improved schooling for them. The clerical as well as economic superiority of Buddhist monks and reincarnated lamas is for these n ...
Ordination
Ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, that is, set apart as clergy to perform various religious rites and ceremonies. The process and ceremonies of ordination varies by religion and denomination. One who is in preparation for, or who is undergoing the process of ordination is sometimes called an ordinand. The liturgy used at an ordination is sometimes referred to as an ordinal.