Buddhist Arts of Thailand
... Bangkok, the Capital seat of the country, which is the point of convergence for all the country’s railroads. Indeed, as the economic locus, cultural and social centre, political seat and hub for administration, Bangkok completely dominates the life of the people in Thailand. The other 71 cities are ...
... Bangkok, the Capital seat of the country, which is the point of convergence for all the country’s railroads. Indeed, as the economic locus, cultural and social centre, political seat and hub for administration, Bangkok completely dominates the life of the people in Thailand. The other 71 cities are ...
Food for the Heart: The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah
... was a traumatic test—not only to have to speak to a couple of hundred people who were used to Ajahn Chah’s high standard of wit and wisdom, but also to have to do it in Thai, a language he had only started learning three or four years before. His mind teemed with fears and ideas. He had been reading ...
... was a traumatic test—not only to have to speak to a couple of hundred people who were used to Ajahn Chah’s high standard of wit and wisdom, but also to have to do it in Thai, a language he had only started learning three or four years before. His mind teemed with fears and ideas. He had been reading ...
The future cakravartin-maitreyan soteriology in early China
... Yoshizu summarizes three characteristics of the notion of “teaching” in Chinese ethics, the third of which also emphasizes that a “teaching” in the Chinese context has to benefit the society in important ways. Yoshizu points out that Buddhism suffered severe persecution due to its incompatibility wi ...
... Yoshizu summarizes three characteristics of the notion of “teaching” in Chinese ethics, the third of which also emphasizes that a “teaching” in the Chinese context has to benefit the society in important ways. Yoshizu points out that Buddhism suffered severe persecution due to its incompatibility wi ...
Buddhist Monasticism in East Asia
... capture some sense of the multiplicity—both within and across traditions—of those institutions. The essays gathered here focus on facets of the religious, social, cultural, artistic and political functions of Buddhist monasteries in medieval China and Japan. It should therefore be stated clearly at ...
... capture some sense of the multiplicity—both within and across traditions—of those institutions. The essays gathered here focus on facets of the religious, social, cultural, artistic and political functions of Buddhist monasteries in medieval China and Japan. It should therefore be stated clearly at ...
File - ICBI
... In this 12th edition of Patriarch’s Vision, there are ten very interesting articles and translations of a diverse nature, which represent the work of ten eminent contributors. This edition marks the third anniversary of the founding of the International Ch’an Buddhism Institute (ICBI), and the compl ...
... In this 12th edition of Patriarch’s Vision, there are ten very interesting articles and translations of a diverse nature, which represent the work of ten eminent contributors. This edition marks the third anniversary of the founding of the International Ch’an Buddhism Institute (ICBI), and the compl ...
Autumn Edition - Buddhist Society Victoria
... and thus to gauge the general feeling of the community. This meeting was very well attended and about 100 people voted in favour of the proposal and not one person showed opposition. The committee and Venerable Jaganatha were thus encouraged to proceed with researching the Forest monastery project w ...
... and thus to gauge the general feeling of the community. This meeting was very well attended and about 100 people voted in favour of the proposal and not one person showed opposition. The committee and Venerable Jaganatha were thus encouraged to proceed with researching the Forest monastery project w ...
Deva (Buddhism) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... Devas vs. gods Although the word deva is generally translated "god" (or, very occasionally, "angel") in English, Buddhist devas differ from the "gods" and "angels" of most religions past and present in many important ways. ...
... Devas vs. gods Although the word deva is generally translated "god" (or, very occasionally, "angel") in English, Buddhist devas differ from the "gods" and "angels" of most religions past and present in many important ways. ...
MSalam L02 (final) - Amitabha Buddhist Centre
... antidote to the small knowledge obstructions and after they have been abandoned, the bodhisattva becomes a buddha. Before the bodhisattva becomes a buddha, the meditative equipoise and subsequent attainment are separate, i.e., they cannot happen simultaneously. But upon attainment of enlightenment, ...
... antidote to the small knowledge obstructions and after they have been abandoned, the bodhisattva becomes a buddha. Before the bodhisattva becomes a buddha, the meditative equipoise and subsequent attainment are separate, i.e., they cannot happen simultaneously. But upon attainment of enlightenment, ...
Comparison of Biblical and Buddhist Meditation with Reflections on
... emphasis on the word meditation (meletao). Of the three texts that have a form of this word, 1 Tim 4:15 is especially helpful (the others are Mark 13:11 and Acts 4:25). The focus is similar to the Old Testament, with Paul encouraging Timothy to meditate on what Paul has taught him in order to help h ...
... emphasis on the word meditation (meletao). Of the three texts that have a form of this word, 1 Tim 4:15 is especially helpful (the others are Mark 13:11 and Acts 4:25). The focus is similar to the Old Testament, with Paul encouraging Timothy to meditate on what Paul has taught him in order to help h ...
The Symbolism of the Early Stūpa
... stupa a "heart"). The relics are kept in a relic-chamber, usually somewhere on the central axis of the dome. In this, they are often found to rest in a golden container, placed within a silver, then bronze, then earthenware ones. T h e casing of the stupa dome seems therefore to be seen as the outer ...
... stupa a "heart"). The relics are kept in a relic-chamber, usually somewhere on the central axis of the dome. In this, they are often found to rest in a golden container, placed within a silver, then bronze, then earthenware ones. T h e casing of the stupa dome seems therefore to be seen as the outer ...
Buddhism and Ideology in Japan, 1868-1931
... Buddhism. Though Buddhism did indeed come to Japan from abroad, the Japanese in certain periods have nevertheless lived their lives within Buddhism. They therefore did not have a ‘foreign relationship’ with Buddhism. Furthermore, Buddhism did not remain in the fixed form in which it came to Japan fr ...
... Buddhism. Though Buddhism did indeed come to Japan from abroad, the Japanese in certain periods have nevertheless lived their lives within Buddhism. They therefore did not have a ‘foreign relationship’ with Buddhism. Furthermore, Buddhism did not remain in the fixed form in which it came to Japan fr ...
Papers presented at the International Buddhist Conference, March
... The history of the two countries tells us of the great bond of mutual friendship and cooperation between the two countries that was laid by the Enlightened One and for that both the countries must pay respect to Lord Buddha, the Great Master, who showed, preached and taught to the suffering humanity ...
... The history of the two countries tells us of the great bond of mutual friendship and cooperation between the two countries that was laid by the Enlightened One and for that both the countries must pay respect to Lord Buddha, the Great Master, who showed, preached and taught to the suffering humanity ...
The Sound of Two Hands Clapping: The Education of a Tibetan
... simply as a way of internalizing and reinforcing the teachings, while others, such as Gen Nyi-ma, understand debate to be also a mode of inquiry into the scholastic tradition. Dreyfus reports that many scholars, once they have mastered the rules, speak of an “exhilarating sense of openness that deba ...
... simply as a way of internalizing and reinforcing the teachings, while others, such as Gen Nyi-ma, understand debate to be also a mode of inquiry into the scholastic tradition. Dreyfus reports that many scholars, once they have mastered the rules, speak of an “exhilarating sense of openness that deba ...
Ancient Chinese philosophical advice: Can it help us find happiness
... For Taoism the most important matter is individual freedom. “The more morals and taboos there are, the more cruelty afflicts people. The more guns and knives there are, the more factions divide people. The more arts and skills there are, the more change obsoletes people. The more laws and taxes ther ...
... For Taoism the most important matter is individual freedom. “The more morals and taboos there are, the more cruelty afflicts people. The more guns and knives there are, the more factions divide people. The more arts and skills there are, the more change obsoletes people. The more laws and taxes ther ...
mudratantra - Lotusspace
... latter provides more specific information about Hindu mudras, and is more predominantly influential on Buddhist Tantra, than the former) also perform mudras. In Buddhist iconography, every Buddha is depicted with a characteristic hand gesture. Such hand gestures correspond to natural gestures (of te ...
... latter provides more specific information about Hindu mudras, and is more predominantly influential on Buddhist Tantra, than the former) also perform mudras. In Buddhist iconography, every Buddha is depicted with a characteristic hand gesture. Such hand gestures correspond to natural gestures (of te ...
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... For Taoism the most important matter is individual freedom. “The more morals and taboos there are, the more cruelty afflicts people. The more guns and knives there are, the more factions divide people. The more arts and skills there are, the more change obsoletes people. The more laws and taxes ther ...
... For Taoism the most important matter is individual freedom. “The more morals and taboos there are, the more cruelty afflicts people. The more guns and knives there are, the more factions divide people. The more arts and skills there are, the more change obsoletes people. The more laws and taxes ther ...
The Genesis of the Bodhisattva Ideal
... When, on comparison, parallel versions of an early discourse differ, at least one of them must have suffered from some alteration or error. Though in this way different textual layers can be discerned – and whenever possible I will point out aspects that suggest a relative chronology between individ ...
... When, on comparison, parallel versions of an early discourse differ, at least one of them must have suffered from some alteration or error. Though in this way different textual layers can be discerned – and whenever possible I will point out aspects that suggest a relative chronology between individ ...
- ResearchOnline@JCU
... terms. For example, Barkan’s study of ethnicity in American society provides a number of conflicting definitions of assimilation. Barkan concludes that the term 'has not been clearly and consistently articulated as a dynamic, complex process shaped by numerous variables and applicable to the experie ...
... terms. For example, Barkan’s study of ethnicity in American society provides a number of conflicting definitions of assimilation. Barkan concludes that the term 'has not been clearly and consistently articulated as a dynamic, complex process shaped by numerous variables and applicable to the experie ...
alms round - Singapore
... enshrined in the ordination procedure of the monk. As part of the ordination procedure, every newly ordained Theravada Buddhist monk will be given the following admonishment by his preceptor: "Going-Forth has alms-food as its support. For the rest of your life you are to endeavor at that". Moreover, ...
... enshrined in the ordination procedure of the monk. As part of the ordination procedure, every newly ordained Theravada Buddhist monk will be given the following admonishment by his preceptor: "Going-Forth has alms-food as its support. For the rest of your life you are to endeavor at that". Moreover, ...
puñña sukka By Martin T. Adam Religious Studies Program
... comparisons with western traditions. Apparent inconsistencies among the texts can be resolved if one takes careful note of the spiritual status of the moral agents under discussion. The argument is based upon an analysis of a particular conceptual schema found in the Pāli Canon, namely, the tetrad o ...
... comparisons with western traditions. Apparent inconsistencies among the texts can be resolved if one takes careful note of the spiritual status of the moral agents under discussion. The argument is based upon an analysis of a particular conceptual schema found in the Pāli Canon, namely, the tetrad o ...
The Words of the Lotus Sutra in Nichiren`s Thought
... wisdom; by this name should you receive and keep it. Why? Subhūti, the perfection of wisdom expounded by the Buddha is not the perfection of wisdom. Subhūti, what do you think? Are there teachings expounded by the Tathāgata, or not?’ Subhūti replied to the Buddha, ‘Lord, the Tathāgata does not expou ...
... wisdom; by this name should you receive and keep it. Why? Subhūti, the perfection of wisdom expounded by the Buddha is not the perfection of wisdom. Subhūti, what do you think? Are there teachings expounded by the Tathāgata, or not?’ Subhūti replied to the Buddha, ‘Lord, the Tathāgata does not expou ...
The Twelve Links of Interdependent Origination
... Other philosophical schools think that some divine power, a God or gods, is the cause for the creation of the things that we experience. They think, for instance, that a god might not only create the outer world but also be responsible for our own inner happiness, our suffering, and how we relate to ...
... Other philosophical schools think that some divine power, a God or gods, is the cause for the creation of the things that we experience. They think, for instance, that a god might not only create the outer world but also be responsible for our own inner happiness, our suffering, and how we relate to ...
Annual report 2012
... 3. Follow the three R’s:- Respect for self, Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions. 4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. 5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly. 6. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relation ...
... 3. Follow the three R’s:- Respect for self, Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions. 4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. 5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly. 6. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relation ...