Transfer of Buddhism Across Central Asian Networks
... Note here the apparently inclusive statement that the whole of Tibet will have access to the gate of liberation. This egalitarian sentiment is made even more clearly further down the pillar: And when for the Tibetan subjects from the nobles downwards, the gate leading to liberation is never obstruct ...
... Note here the apparently inclusive statement that the whole of Tibet will have access to the gate of liberation. This egalitarian sentiment is made even more clearly further down the pillar: And when for the Tibetan subjects from the nobles downwards, the gate leading to liberation is never obstruct ...
Buddhism: A Select Bibliography
... Santa Barbara City College (2008) Although a selected bibliography, this is nonetheless a rather long list commensurate with the immense number of titles available on Buddhism. The categories employed are subject to the liabilities and qualifications intrinsic to any such categorization. Some of the ...
... Santa Barbara City College (2008) Although a selected bibliography, this is nonetheless a rather long list commensurate with the immense number of titles available on Buddhism. The categories employed are subject to the liabilities and qualifications intrinsic to any such categorization. Some of the ...
Buddhism: A Select Bibliography
... Santa Barbara City College (2008) Although a selected bibliography, this is nonetheless a rather long list commensurate with the immense number of titles available on Buddhism. The categories employed are subject to the liabilities and qualifications intrinsic to any such categorization. Some of the ...
... Santa Barbara City College (2008) Although a selected bibliography, this is nonetheless a rather long list commensurate with the immense number of titles available on Buddhism. The categories employed are subject to the liabilities and qualifications intrinsic to any such categorization. Some of the ...
Phra That Phanom, its related historic buildings and associated
... Kampa which is now about 200 m elevated area (Phu meaning a mound or a hill), was once a natural mound where three of the Mekong tributaries used to meet before flowing into the sacred mother river, Mekong. This was where people, especially travellers, merchants and local people from several ancient ...
... Kampa which is now about 200 m elevated area (Phu meaning a mound or a hill), was once a natural mound where three of the Mekong tributaries used to meet before flowing into the sacred mother river, Mekong. This was where people, especially travellers, merchants and local people from several ancient ...
BD Sp12_10_Thinley Norbu Rinpoche
... many elderly lamas from whom I received teachings. They all passed away, one after the other. In recent years I had no connection with lamas of that generation except for Thinley Norbu. He was generous in accepting me as one of his students, and I had the great fortune of being in his presence over ...
... many elderly lamas from whom I received teachings. They all passed away, one after the other. In recent years I had no connection with lamas of that generation except for Thinley Norbu. He was generous in accepting me as one of his students, and I had the great fortune of being in his presence over ...
EXPLORATIONS - The Center for Southeast Asian Studies
... courts consistently insisted upon considering them wakō, or “Japanese pirates,” and primarily, if not solely, Japan's responsibility to suppress. For this reason, many of the policies of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the early Tokugawa shogunate which related to foreign relations or trade were aimed at red ...
... courts consistently insisted upon considering them wakō, or “Japanese pirates,” and primarily, if not solely, Japan's responsibility to suppress. For this reason, many of the policies of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the early Tokugawa shogunate which related to foreign relations or trade were aimed at red ...
The Buddhist World of Southeast Asia
... scholars construct the Buddhist monk as a rational renouncer who singlemindedly walks the Buddha’s path toward enlightenment (nibbana). They either ignore or are oblivious to the multiple roles played by the monk, not just in the present day, but also throughout Buddhist history. The word, monk, is ...
... scholars construct the Buddhist monk as a rational renouncer who singlemindedly walks the Buddha’s path toward enlightenment (nibbana). They either ignore or are oblivious to the multiple roles played by the monk, not just in the present day, but also throughout Buddhist history. The word, monk, is ...
geshe rabten rinpoche - Dorje Shugden and Dalai Lama
... in our region; and when I watched the monks debating, I was again filled with admiration. When I was about fifteen years old I began to notice how simple, pure and efficient their lives were. I also saw how my own home life, in comparison, was so complicated and demanding of tasks that were never fi ...
... in our region; and when I watched the monks debating, I was again filled with admiration. When I was about fifteen years old I began to notice how simple, pure and efficient their lives were. I also saw how my own home life, in comparison, was so complicated and demanding of tasks that were never fi ...
Bhāvaviveka`s Syllogism as an Initial Step to Enlightenment
... closer to the time of the original text, it may be surmised that his translation does not deviate too much from the original. However, because most modern scholars are familiar with Xuanzang’s much more readable translation techniques, Prabhākaramitra’s translation ...
... closer to the time of the original text, it may be surmised that his translation does not deviate too much from the original. However, because most modern scholars are familiar with Xuanzang’s much more readable translation techniques, Prabhākaramitra’s translation ...
The Buddhist World of Southeast Asia
... scholars construct the Buddhist monk as a rational renouncer who singlemindedly walks the Buddha’s path toward enlightenment (nibbana). They either ignore or are oblivious to the multiple roles played by the monk, not just in the present day, but also throughout Buddhist history. The word, monk, is ...
... scholars construct the Buddhist monk as a rational renouncer who singlemindedly walks the Buddha’s path toward enlightenment (nibbana). They either ignore or are oblivious to the multiple roles played by the monk, not just in the present day, but also throughout Buddhist history. The word, monk, is ...
Islam and Buddhism
... any people become excited at the idea of becoming "different" or more "original." In almost every society since the dawn of history, some individuals have tried to stand out and draw attention to themselves by their life style, clothing, hairstyles, or distinctive way of speaking. They've managed t ...
... any people become excited at the idea of becoming "different" or more "original." In almost every society since the dawn of history, some individuals have tried to stand out and draw attention to themselves by their life style, clothing, hairstyles, or distinctive way of speaking. They've managed t ...
the complete issue. - Institute of Buddhist Studies
... involving interaction with the dead are common. The role and dynamics of these rituals in helping Japanese Buddhist women integrate loss into their lives is the focus of this study. The rhythms and contours of the grieving and healing process are examined within the context of their worldviews and c ...
... involving interaction with the dead are common. The role and dynamics of these rituals in helping Japanese Buddhist women integrate loss into their lives is the focus of this study. The rhythms and contours of the grieving and healing process are examined within the context of their worldviews and c ...
Let`s Meet at the ak ayava a - Personal Pages
... householder’s dharma. The details of performance described there are not innovative, but new concerns have arisen around the performance of the śrāddha. Two stand out as important for this paper. First is the explicit concern over the benefit derived by the performance of the rite. The older ritual ...
... householder’s dharma. The details of performance described there are not innovative, but new concerns have arisen around the performance of the śrāddha. Two stand out as important for this paper. First is the explicit concern over the benefit derived by the performance of the rite. The older ritual ...
Program
... In India there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic. While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itinerarie ...
... In India there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic. While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itinerarie ...
The Jhanas in Theravada Buddhist Meditation
... beneath the Bodhi tree, the Buddha enter the four jhanas immediately before direction his mind to the threefold knowledge that issued in his enlightenment (M.i.247-49). Throughout his active career the four jhanas remained "his heavenly dwelling" (D.iii,220) to which he resorted in order to live hap ...
... beneath the Bodhi tree, the Buddha enter the four jhanas immediately before direction his mind to the threefold knowledge that issued in his enlightenment (M.i.247-49). Throughout his active career the four jhanas remained "his heavenly dwelling" (D.iii,220) to which he resorted in order to live hap ...
Murphy, Regan E. - Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
... The “father” of Kokugaku, Keichū, noticed a disparity between the Teika system of kanazukai and the ways that kana was used in the texts he had studied for his commentary on the Man’yōshū. His Wajishōranshō 和字正濫抄 (1695) provided a new interpretation of the use of kana in antiquity based on a sense o ...
... The “father” of Kokugaku, Keichū, noticed a disparity between the Teika system of kanazukai and the ways that kana was used in the texts he had studied for his commentary on the Man’yōshū. His Wajishōranshō 和字正濫抄 (1695) provided a new interpretation of the use of kana in antiquity based on a sense o ...
- ScienceCentral
... self-governing, it was likely for Gaochang to intensify the control of themselves and the exclusion of the outsiders, which ultimately made Gaochang independent.”8 Thereafter, during the period of Beiwei Shizhu (北魏世祖, 424-452 A.D.) when the Liang regimes alternated frequently, KanShuang (阚爽), a loca ...
... self-governing, it was likely for Gaochang to intensify the control of themselves and the exclusion of the outsiders, which ultimately made Gaochang independent.”8 Thereafter, during the period of Beiwei Shizhu (北魏世祖, 424-452 A.D.) when the Liang regimes alternated frequently, KanShuang (阚爽), a loca ...
here - Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley
... Registration Pre-registration is required for all courses and retreats unless otherwise indicated. Pre-registration will be evaluated one week prior to the start date of the course or retreat. If there are too few pre-registrants, the offering may be cancelled at the discretion of the teacher. Cance ...
... Registration Pre-registration is required for all courses and retreats unless otherwise indicated. Pre-registration will be evaluated one week prior to the start date of the course or retreat. If there are too few pre-registrants, the offering may be cancelled at the discretion of the teacher. Cance ...
Impermanence, Anattā, and the Stability of Egocentrism; or,
... regarding? In other words, why can’t someone be good, virtuous, caring, or dutiful and pre-occupied with himself? I well imagine that one could be ethical and care about more than oneself. But must one? To see what I mean, consider the views of a philosopher who accepts the possibility that egoism c ...
... regarding? In other words, why can’t someone be good, virtuous, caring, or dutiful and pre-occupied with himself? I well imagine that one could be ethical and care about more than oneself. But must one? To see what I mean, consider the views of a philosopher who accepts the possibility that egoism c ...
The Case of Sudinna: On the Function of
... thought: “As I understand what the Buddha has said, being in the home life, bound by affection and craving, one does not get to cultivate the holy life fully for one’s entire life. Going forth and being detached is like being in an empty space. Let me now go forth from the home life out of faith and ...
... thought: “As I understand what the Buddha has said, being in the home life, bound by affection and craving, one does not get to cultivate the holy life fully for one’s entire life. Going forth and being detached is like being in an empty space. Let me now go forth from the home life out of faith and ...
shentong madhyamaka and via negativa
... much more effort on the Christian side to secure women's subordination. Let me briefly explain, for these issues play an important role in this study. Jesus threatened patriarchy far more than Buddha Shakyamuni did. Judging by the sutras, Gautama was a sexist who had to be persuaded by his favorite ...
... much more effort on the Christian side to secure women's subordination. Let me briefly explain, for these issues play an important role in this study. Jesus threatened patriarchy far more than Buddha Shakyamuni did. Judging by the sutras, Gautama was a sexist who had to be persuaded by his favorite ...
Dharma and Abhidharma
... and no trace of it is found in the comparison; it is clearly of secondary importance and may even be an addition. Apart from these in themselves not very decisive considerations, there is one argument which lends some plausibility to the view that the ‘observation of the positions of the body’ was n ...
... and no trace of it is found in the comparison; it is clearly of secondary importance and may even be an addition. Apart from these in themselves not very decisive considerations, there is one argument which lends some plausibility to the view that the ‘observation of the positions of the body’ was n ...