Faxian`s Biography and His Contributions to Asian Buddhist Culture
... 266–421 CE), again came into popular consciousness. To most ordinary people, the name Faxian is very strange and many are interested to know: 1) What was the life of Faxian like? 2) How did Faxian create the bond of Buddhism between Sri Lanka and China? 3) What were Faxian’s contributions to Asian B ...
... 266–421 CE), again came into popular consciousness. To most ordinary people, the name Faxian is very strange and many are interested to know: 1) What was the life of Faxian like? 2) How did Faxian create the bond of Buddhism between Sri Lanka and China? 3) What were Faxian’s contributions to Asian B ...
his sacred biography, meditation practice and influence
... hierarchy is determined by the King, the government, and its administration. The Popular hierarchy contains monks who may not have official rank, but are held in high regard by the general public because of their spiritual achievements and reputation; in short, their accumulation of pāramī, or “Budd ...
... hierarchy is determined by the King, the government, and its administration. The Popular hierarchy contains monks who may not have official rank, but are held in high regard by the general public because of their spiritual achievements and reputation; in short, their accumulation of pāramī, or “Budd ...
Decline and Fall of Buddhism
... Neither of them started it, and their interests in interpreting it differently, if at all they did as claimed, had arisen out of political needs of the time. Those interested may see writings of Raosaheb Kasbe against this thinking. For our purpose, "Hindutwa" of any and all types have certain cardi ...
... Neither of them started it, and their interests in interpreting it differently, if at all they did as claimed, had arisen out of political needs of the time. Those interested may see writings of Raosaheb Kasbe against this thinking. For our purpose, "Hindutwa" of any and all types have certain cardi ...
Buddhist emptiness and Christian trinity
... This quality of beyondness is often forgotten by those who try to relate Buddhism and modern science. K e n Wilber wams against the prevalent mistake of identifying the interrelatedness that physics has discovered with the beyondness expressed by shünyatä. The implicate order is not the Absolute or ...
... This quality of beyondness is often forgotten by those who try to relate Buddhism and modern science. K e n Wilber wams against the prevalent mistake of identifying the interrelatedness that physics has discovered with the beyondness expressed by shünyatä. The implicate order is not the Absolute or ...
Ashoka
... One of India's greatest emperors, Ashoka reigned over most of present-day India after a number of military conquests. His empire stretched from the parts of the ancient territories of Khorasan, Sistan and Balochistan (unpartitioned) in what is now Afghanistan and possibly eastern Iran, through the ...
... One of India's greatest emperors, Ashoka reigned over most of present-day India after a number of military conquests. His empire stretched from the parts of the ancient territories of Khorasan, Sistan and Balochistan (unpartitioned) in what is now Afghanistan and possibly eastern Iran, through the ...
Gurudharma Mūlasarvāstivāda Tradition Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... Thus the formulation of the gurudharma concerning bhikṣuṇī ordination in the Dharmaguptaka, Mahīśāsaka, and Theravāda Vinayas results in an internal inconsistency, as it implies that the probationary training was promulgated by the Buddha at the time when the order of bhikṣuṇīs began. This makes it ...
... Thus the formulation of the gurudharma concerning bhikṣuṇī ordination in the Dharmaguptaka, Mahīśāsaka, and Theravāda Vinayas results in an internal inconsistency, as it implies that the probationary training was promulgated by the Buddha at the time when the order of bhikṣuṇīs began. This makes it ...
how to meditate
... 7 Prayer to Tara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 8 Vajrasattva Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 9 The Eight Mahayana Precepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 10 Prostrations to the Thirty-five Buddhas ...
... 7 Prayer to Tara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 8 Vajrasattva Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 9 The Eight Mahayana Precepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 10 Prostrations to the Thirty-five Buddhas ...
- Enlighten: Theses
... provide a better future for his own family, I never knew first-hand the poverty he was raised in. Like virtually everyone who reads this dissertation and unlike most of the world’s population throughout human history, by mere chance I was born into a family in a time and place where shelter, food, h ...
... provide a better future for his own family, I never knew first-hand the poverty he was raised in. Like virtually everyone who reads this dissertation and unlike most of the world’s population throughout human history, by mere chance I was born into a family in a time and place where shelter, food, h ...
The Caves of Ajanta, Ellora and Elephanta
... • Comprehensive look at rock-cut art and architecture. We provide an overview of India’s rock-cut art and architecture, isolating trademark features that you will see again and again as you make your way through Ajanta, Elephanta and Ellora. To make things come alive, we have packed our review with ...
... • Comprehensive look at rock-cut art and architecture. We provide an overview of India’s rock-cut art and architecture, isolating trademark features that you will see again and again as you make your way through Ajanta, Elephanta and Ellora. To make things come alive, we have packed our review with ...
Living Buddha, Living Christ
... Twenty years ago at a conference I attended of theologians and professors of religion, an Indian Christian friend told the assembly, “We are going to hear about the beauties of several traditions, but that does not mean that we are going to make a fruit salad.” When it came my turn to speak, I said, ...
... Twenty years ago at a conference I attended of theologians and professors of religion, an Indian Christian friend told the assembly, “We are going to hear about the beauties of several traditions, but that does not mean that we are going to make a fruit salad.” When it came my turn to speak, I said, ...
Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment
... Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive Bringing you the teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings freely available in so many ways, including in our website for instant reading, listening or do ...
... Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive Bringing you the teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings freely available in so many ways, including in our website for instant reading, listening or do ...
pdf format - HH the Sakya Trizin
... Our teachers have been, as usual, very busy with their Dharma activities, with His Holiness the Sakya Trizin visiting the U.S.A. and Singapore, as well as touring Europe accompanied by Khöndung Gyana Vajra Rinpoche, while Khöndung Ratna Vajra Rinpoche graced Singapore and Taiwan with the Lamdre teac ...
... Our teachers have been, as usual, very busy with their Dharma activities, with His Holiness the Sakya Trizin visiting the U.S.A. and Singapore, as well as touring Europe accompanied by Khöndung Gyana Vajra Rinpoche, while Khöndung Ratna Vajra Rinpoche graced Singapore and Taiwan with the Lamdre teac ...
Daniel Miracapillo
... a) Nirvāṇa as un-conditioned, and so beyond the conditioned path (the path does not produce it), thus as ultimately somewhat beyond our efforts to achieve it, and we can only prepare for it with right effort; 1 b) higher reaches of the path (the aforementioned gateways as types of vipassanāsamādhi) ...
... a) Nirvāṇa as un-conditioned, and so beyond the conditioned path (the path does not produce it), thus as ultimately somewhat beyond our efforts to achieve it, and we can only prepare for it with right effort; 1 b) higher reaches of the path (the aforementioned gateways as types of vipassanāsamādhi) ...
The Concept of smṛti in the Yogasūtra: Memory or Mindfulness?
... also of sensations, feelings and mental states that arise when one is in a yogic posture. Although Buddhist and Yogic traditions have regarded themselves throughout their histories as spiritual paths, each providing complete practical and soteriological frameworks that would not require the introduc ...
... also of sensations, feelings and mental states that arise when one is in a yogic posture. Although Buddhist and Yogic traditions have regarded themselves throughout their histories as spiritual paths, each providing complete practical and soteriological frameworks that would not require the introduc ...
The History of Buddhism in Vietnam
... and probably of the whole world: India and China. Being near two such large countries and ancient civilizations, Vietnam has naturally been influenced by both. And Vietnam's acquisition of Buddhism is no exception. Nevertheless, contrary to what has been previously thought, historical evidence indic ...
... and probably of the whole world: India and China. Being near two such large countries and ancient civilizations, Vietnam has naturally been influenced by both. And Vietnam's acquisition of Buddhism is no exception. Nevertheless, contrary to what has been previously thought, historical evidence indic ...
Reflections on Martha Nussbaum’s Work on Compassion from a Buddhist Perspective
... unravels the cognitive structure of compassion. The first cognitive requirement of compassion is a belief or appraisal that the suffering is serious rather than trivial, the judgment of size. The second is the belief that the person does not deserve the suffering, the judgment of nondesert. The thir ...
... unravels the cognitive structure of compassion. The first cognitive requirement of compassion is a belief or appraisal that the suffering is serious rather than trivial, the judgment of size. The second is the belief that the person does not deserve the suffering, the judgment of nondesert. The thir ...
Modern Buddhism Volume 3 Prayers for Daily Practice
... I have accumulated since time without beginning, Especially transgressions of my three vows, With great remorse I confess each one from the depths of my heart. ...
... I have accumulated since time without beginning, Especially transgressions of my three vows, With great remorse I confess each one from the depths of my heart. ...
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... real life experiences and to be fi nally discarded or accepted. Yet, paradoxically, the soteriology that he taught (called Dharma) has come to be known by the people at large for its wisdom, tolerance, compassion, equanimity, and, even, happiness. We were both born in countries where multiple religi ...
... real life experiences and to be fi nally discarded or accepted. Yet, paradoxically, the soteriology that he taught (called Dharma) has come to be known by the people at large for its wisdom, tolerance, compassion, equanimity, and, even, happiness. We were both born in countries where multiple religi ...
The_Buddha
... word of what you are about to read in the next paragraph (regarding the perversions of Buddhism today): Parts of Buddhism today teach that if you live a bad life, you will come back as a lesser form of life (Hindu beliefs). You could come back as a cat or a dog or a worm. Parts of Buddhism today te ...
... word of what you are about to read in the next paragraph (regarding the perversions of Buddhism today): Parts of Buddhism today teach that if you live a bad life, you will come back as a lesser form of life (Hindu beliefs). You could come back as a cat or a dog or a worm. Parts of Buddhism today te ...
Meditation and Mental Freedom: A Buddhist Theory of Free Will
... tist, Black, secretly implants a chip in Jones’s brain, so Black can monitor and manipulate Jones’s neural/mental states, should Jones attempt to behave in ways that displease Black. As it turns out, of his own accord Jones makes a certain decision that pleases Black (say, he votes Democratic) and B ...
... tist, Black, secretly implants a chip in Jones’s brain, so Black can monitor and manipulate Jones’s neural/mental states, should Jones attempt to behave in ways that displease Black. As it turns out, of his own accord Jones makes a certain decision that pleases Black (say, he votes Democratic) and B ...
The Fundamentals of Meditation Practice
... a stretch. It is then that some very important physical limitations may oblige you to make some adjustments in the way that you sit. Should you choose to ignore them, thinking that there is just one right way to practice, you may cause yourself needless pain and distraction (which means that you wil ...
... a stretch. It is then that some very important physical limitations may oblige you to make some adjustments in the way that you sit. Should you choose to ignore them, thinking that there is just one right way to practice, you may cause yourself needless pain and distraction (which means that you wil ...
Mahayana Buddhism - The Doctrinal Foundations
... as a medicine for curing quite specific spiritual ills. Mahayanists in particular see adaptation, and perhaps even syncretism, as a virtue in the Dharma, enabling the teachings to be adapted to the needs of hearers, and thereby indicating the wisdom and compassion of the Omniscient Buddha. The import ...
... as a medicine for curing quite specific spiritual ills. Mahayanists in particular see adaptation, and perhaps even syncretism, as a virtue in the Dharma, enabling the teachings to be adapted to the needs of hearers, and thereby indicating the wisdom and compassion of the Omniscient Buddha. The import ...