Guang Ming Digest - Guang Ming Temple
... writings have been translated into English and many other languages. In our library here at Guang Ming Temple, you can find his writings in Vietnamese, Spanish and French, to name a few. His works of the Life of Sakyamuni Buddha and the sixteen-volume Fo G ...
... writings have been translated into English and many other languages. In our library here at Guang Ming Temple, you can find his writings in Vietnamese, Spanish and French, to name a few. His works of the Life of Sakyamuni Buddha and the sixteen-volume Fo G ...
Speech28072011
... The Diamond Sutra insists on the theme of accumulation of merits: in the Buddhist tradition, to copy sutras is an act of devotion, publicly or privately. Mahāyāna did not have monks exclusively formed to memorize sutras. Most of the believers of the Great Vehicle laymen and women . They all ha ...
... The Diamond Sutra insists on the theme of accumulation of merits: in the Buddhist tradition, to copy sutras is an act of devotion, publicly or privately. Mahāyāna did not have monks exclusively formed to memorize sutras. Most of the believers of the Great Vehicle laymen and women . They all ha ...
Hindu Scriptures
... blazing fire reduces the wood to ashes, O Arjuna, so does the fire of knowledge reduce all activity to ashes. There is nothing on Earth which possesses such power to cleanse as wisdom. The perfect yogin finds this knowledge in himself by himself in due time." Aum Namah Sivaya. ...
... blazing fire reduces the wood to ashes, O Arjuna, so does the fire of knowledge reduce all activity to ashes. There is nothing on Earth which possesses such power to cleanse as wisdom. The perfect yogin finds this knowledge in himself by himself in due time." Aum Namah Sivaya. ...
What did Siddhartha realise when he became enlightened?
... Whilst Siddhartha was meditating, Mara, the chief of all the demons tried to disturb Siddhartha’s concentration by conjuring up many fearful apparitions and visions. He manifested terrifying demons, some throwing spears, some firing arrows, some trying to burn him with fire, and some hurling boulder ...
... Whilst Siddhartha was meditating, Mara, the chief of all the demons tried to disturb Siddhartha’s concentration by conjuring up many fearful apparitions and visions. He manifested terrifying demons, some throwing spears, some firing arrows, some trying to burn him with fire, and some hurling boulder ...
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... century until the 15th century were also described as bodhisattvas and their royal duties were sometimes clearly associated with the practice of the Ten Pāramitās.[ ...
... century until the 15th century were also described as bodhisattvas and their royal duties were sometimes clearly associated with the practice of the Ten Pāramitās.[ ...
A Concept of Person in Buddhism
... the indirect sources seem to mention that according to Buddhism personhood starts at the first moment of fertilization. It is recorded in the monastic rules that one time a monk committed an abortion for a girl; the Buddha judged that his action is seriously wrong and that brought him a highest mona ...
... the indirect sources seem to mention that according to Buddhism personhood starts at the first moment of fertilization. It is recorded in the monastic rules that one time a monk committed an abortion for a girl; the Buddha judged that his action is seriously wrong and that brought him a highest mona ...
Around 2500 years ago, a man lived who became a great teacher
... strength of the earlier ones for their successful application. As with the twelve steps they are meant to be developed in order, and to be practiced simultaneously. The 8 fold path is often divided into 3 parts. The first two of the eight involve development of wisdom. The next three of the eight in ...
... strength of the earlier ones for their successful application. As with the twelve steps they are meant to be developed in order, and to be practiced simultaneously. The 8 fold path is often divided into 3 parts. The first two of the eight involve development of wisdom. The next three of the eight in ...
Homework Questions for EBP (with the answers in red) Module 1
... Buddha say was the origin of suffering, and what should be done/practiced with respect to it? He said that the origin of suffering is craving, and that it is to be abandoned. 8. What does the Tibetan tradition (e.g. the Lam Rim) say is the origin of suffering? Is there any contradiction between this ...
... Buddha say was the origin of suffering, and what should be done/practiced with respect to it? He said that the origin of suffering is craving, and that it is to be abandoned. 8. What does the Tibetan tradition (e.g. the Lam Rim) say is the origin of suffering? Is there any contradiction between this ...
Buddhist Concepts: The Gohonzon
... being or god. The many schools of Buddhism have traditionally revered the Buddha and the Buddha’s teachings. The concept of the Buddha and the content of the teachings, however, have differed from school to school. For example, Shakyamuni Buddha was an ordinary human being who achieved a profound aw ...
... being or god. The many schools of Buddhism have traditionally revered the Buddha and the Buddha’s teachings. The concept of the Buddha and the content of the teachings, however, have differed from school to school. For example, Shakyamuni Buddha was an ordinary human being who achieved a profound aw ...
Emptiness: The Foundations of Buddhist Thought
... Emptiness, selflessness, voidness, shunyata—there are many terms used when discussing the wisdom side of the Buddha’s teaching. It is so subtle that it’s all too easy to get lost in the esoteric arguments and forget just how relevant this subject is to us, especially in this time of crisis. Geshe Ta ...
... Emptiness, selflessness, voidness, shunyata—there are many terms used when discussing the wisdom side of the Buddha’s teaching. It is so subtle that it’s all too easy to get lost in the esoteric arguments and forget just how relevant this subject is to us, especially in this time of crisis. Geshe Ta ...
Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto - Buddhist Churches of America
... there is mindfulness of everyday life circumstances. There is, then, a realization of what is important beyond living and dying. Once this realization takes place, one can live a truly fulfilled life in every moment. ...
... there is mindfulness of everyday life circumstances. There is, then, a realization of what is important beyond living and dying. Once this realization takes place, one can live a truly fulfilled life in every moment. ...
BUDDHISM AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
... discussions and debates that Buddhists have had internally over the best ways to exist within society and to cultivate wisdom. There is a fairly common misconception that Buddhist monastics were distinct from society because of the personal asceticism of monks and nuns. While Buddhist discourse high ...
... discussions and debates that Buddhists have had internally over the best ways to exist within society and to cultivate wisdom. There is a fairly common misconception that Buddhist monastics were distinct from society because of the personal asceticism of monks and nuns. While Buddhist discourse high ...
Holt McDougal
... in the world is just part of Brahman. Every person has a soul or Atman that will eventually join with Brahman. People’s souls are reincarnated many times before they can join Brahman. A person’s karma affects how he or she will be reincarnated Salvation is called moksha Dharma is a set of spiritual ...
... in the world is just part of Brahman. Every person has a soul or Atman that will eventually join with Brahman. People’s souls are reincarnated many times before they can join Brahman. A person’s karma affects how he or she will be reincarnated Salvation is called moksha Dharma is a set of spiritual ...
The Women`s Status in the Pure Land Buddhism
... motherhood and domestic duties. The literature also mentions occasional elopements, without the permission of parents. Divorce could be initiated by the husband, but not the wife. Adulterous wives were punished with death, while adulterous husbands were not punished at all. There were instances in w ...
... motherhood and domestic duties. The literature also mentions occasional elopements, without the permission of parents. Divorce could be initiated by the husband, but not the wife. Adulterous wives were punished with death, while adulterous husbands were not punished at all. There were instances in w ...
Niyāmas of Modern Western Interpretations of Theravāda Buddhist Doctrine
... intellectual, and temperamental differences are preponderantly due to our own actions and tendencies, both past ...
... intellectual, and temperamental differences are preponderantly due to our own actions and tendencies, both past ...
Introduction to Buddhism
... Indian Philosophy, like Greek and Western European thought, structures itself around a the familiar metaphysical contrasts. One-many, permanent-changing, knowledge-belief, reasonexperience, and reality-appearance. The world is divided into the elevated intellectual, etherial, mental, realm and the m ...
... Indian Philosophy, like Greek and Western European thought, structures itself around a the familiar metaphysical contrasts. One-many, permanent-changing, knowledge-belief, reasonexperience, and reality-appearance. The world is divided into the elevated intellectual, etherial, mental, realm and the m ...
Translation of Gongyo
... Guide to Sanskrit and other terms (adapted from Writings of Nichiren Daishonin) samadhi – State of intense concentration of mind, or meditation, said to produce a sense of inner serenity pratyekabuddhas – Self-awakened ones Shariputra – One of Shakyamuni’s ten major disciples, known as foremost in w ...
... Guide to Sanskrit and other terms (adapted from Writings of Nichiren Daishonin) samadhi – State of intense concentration of mind, or meditation, said to produce a sense of inner serenity pratyekabuddhas – Self-awakened ones Shariputra – One of Shakyamuni’s ten major disciples, known as foremost in w ...
Project information Buddhafabrik
... of the spacious large hall, there are a seminar room and our community café with an adjacent kitchen. With 240 square metres in size, the meditation hall is the hugest and most beautiful room. A library is located in there. A glass facade with twelve metres in length connects the meditation area wit ...
... of the spacious large hall, there are a seminar room and our community café with an adjacent kitchen. With 240 square metres in size, the meditation hall is the hugest and most beautiful room. A library is located in there. A glass facade with twelve metres in length connects the meditation area wit ...
Understanding Hindu Faith
... Hindu festivals are Astrological based are largely linked with the movements of the sun and moon and with seasonal changes, but they also incorporate the myths of the Ramayana, and Krishna's activities. DIWALI (Deepvali) : A festival of lights which celebrates the New Year. MAKAR SANKRANTI : The fir ...
... Hindu festivals are Astrological based are largely linked with the movements of the sun and moon and with seasonal changes, but they also incorporate the myths of the Ramayana, and Krishna's activities. DIWALI (Deepvali) : A festival of lights which celebrates the New Year. MAKAR SANKRANTI : The fir ...
No self, no free will, no problem Implications of the Anattalakkhaṇa
... freedom and the irrelevance of conventions of moral accountability. Both positions are persuasive; our intuitions seem torn. Before examining what Buddhist teachings might have to offer in connection with this dilemma, it will be helpful to explicitly set out, in brief, its key terms of reference. In ...
... freedom and the irrelevance of conventions of moral accountability. Both positions are persuasive; our intuitions seem torn. Before examining what Buddhist teachings might have to offer in connection with this dilemma, it will be helpful to explicitly set out, in brief, its key terms of reference. In ...
Part 12 - SGI-UK
... intention that we should more deeply understand that this phrase is the name of the Buddha potential in our lives. The purpose of Buddhism is to enable us to reveal our greatest potential, and Nichiren Daishonin recognised the power of this phrase to enable us to do that. The name of the Buddha natu ...
... intention that we should more deeply understand that this phrase is the name of the Buddha potential in our lives. The purpose of Buddhism is to enable us to reveal our greatest potential, and Nichiren Daishonin recognised the power of this phrase to enable us to do that. The name of the Buddha natu ...
Meditation & Buddhism Programme
... The talk will be based on a theme drawn from Vaddhaka’s book The Buddha On Wall Street, which will be released during April. At the heart of modern capitalism are values that are incompatible with Buddhist values. Capitalism promotes greed and selfishness. Buddhism promotes generosity and altruism. ...
... The talk will be based on a theme drawn from Vaddhaka’s book The Buddha On Wall Street, which will be released during April. At the heart of modern capitalism are values that are incompatible with Buddhist values. Capitalism promotes greed and selfishness. Buddhism promotes generosity and altruism. ...