AN 3:65 - dhammatalks.org
... our cultural pride: We like to think that we can see more clearly than Asian Buddhist what’s of genuine value in their traditions and what’s simply cultural baggage—as if we didn’t have cultural baggage of our own. And how do we know what’s “just baggage”? A beat-up old suitcase might contain your j ...
... our cultural pride: We like to think that we can see more clearly than Asian Buddhist what’s of genuine value in their traditions and what’s simply cultural baggage—as if we didn’t have cultural baggage of our own. And how do we know what’s “just baggage”? A beat-up old suitcase might contain your j ...
Theravāda Buddhism`s Meditations on Death and the Symbolism of
... seen as the real significance of death: They have traditionally regarded death as the archetype of dukkha, as the central factor in the human predicament. Gotama is said to have recognized the dimensions of the human predicament and to have declared, "Alas this world has entered upon distress/troubl ...
... seen as the real significance of death: They have traditionally regarded death as the archetype of dukkha, as the central factor in the human predicament. Gotama is said to have recognized the dimensions of the human predicament and to have declared, "Alas this world has entered upon distress/troubl ...
1 The Great Ideas of Buddhism, Part Two Name: Date: Grade: Quiz
... 3) According to the highest school of Buddhism, what ultimately causes each of the different realms and types of birth? ...
... 3) According to the highest school of Buddhism, what ultimately causes each of the different realms and types of birth? ...
Buddhist Care for the Dying - Buddhist Council of Victoria
... A Buddhist perspective is significantly different. The principal concerns are spiritual – that a suitable atmosphere may allow the person to die in peace, that appropriate prayers are said, and that qualified religious help is sought and provided. In Buddhism those who have died are seen to still ha ...
... A Buddhist perspective is significantly different. The principal concerns are spiritual – that a suitable atmosphere may allow the person to die in peace, that appropriate prayers are said, and that qualified religious help is sought and provided. In Buddhism those who have died are seen to still ha ...
China`s Buddhist diplomacy
... a circle around the CCP headquarters in Beijing. Beijing was caught off guard by the massive numbers of the protesters. According to classified reports from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing published by Wikileaks, what caused the biggest surprise was that approximately one-third of all the Falun Gong pra ...
... a circle around the CCP headquarters in Beijing. Beijing was caught off guard by the massive numbers of the protesters. According to classified reports from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing published by Wikileaks, what caused the biggest surprise was that approximately one-third of all the Falun Gong pra ...
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... Union, writes a noteworthy and compelling argument that helps to further clarify the parameters of this thesis. Quli cautions the Buddhist Studies community against “Orientalism.” This is a cultural perspective that fosters a sense of protecting Asians from the contaminating forces of Western Buddhi ...
... Union, writes a noteworthy and compelling argument that helps to further clarify the parameters of this thesis. Quli cautions the Buddhist Studies community against “Orientalism.” This is a cultural perspective that fosters a sense of protecting Asians from the contaminating forces of Western Buddhi ...
Mūlapariyāya Sutta
... powerful monastic centre in Anurādhapura, the capital of Sri Lanka. Buddhaghosa’s commentary to Majjhima Nikāya is Papañcasūdanī. The subcommentary (ṭīka) was written in the 6th century by Bhadantācariya Dhammapāla of southern India. Orthodox Theravāda Buddhists read the Nikāyas through Buddhaghosa, ...
... powerful monastic centre in Anurādhapura, the capital of Sri Lanka. Buddhaghosa’s commentary to Majjhima Nikāya is Papañcasūdanī. The subcommentary (ṭīka) was written in the 6th century by Bhadantācariya Dhammapāla of southern India. Orthodox Theravāda Buddhists read the Nikāyas through Buddhaghosa, ...
Escaping the Inescapable: Changes in Buddhist Karma Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... as far as I’m aware, is why the Brahmins came to see their traditional eschatology as unsatisfactory. Why did cycling between this world and the next cease to comfort Brahmins? A possible answer to this question is ...
... as far as I’m aware, is why the Brahmins came to see their traditional eschatology as unsatisfactory. Why did cycling between this world and the next cease to comfort Brahmins? A possible answer to this question is ...
Swe Swe Mon - Conflict Management in Buddhism
... common identity in diversity. Being drowned in egotism (attadiṭṭhi), however, people tend to forcefully make that diversity into one identity or suppress others’ opposing views. As a result of this, several conflicts and wars have occurred consequently. Another conspicuous reason for conflicts and ...
... common identity in diversity. Being drowned in egotism (attadiṭṭhi), however, people tend to forcefully make that diversity into one identity or suppress others’ opposing views. As a result of this, several conflicts and wars have occurred consequently. Another conspicuous reason for conflicts and ...
... as absolute. But within the Buddhist framework such attachments will always lead to suffering in the end because ultimately all of these things are transitory and their absolute being illusory. Thus, Buddhism takes it that we must overcome these cravings and attachments that can never be satisfied, ...
No Hinayana in Buddhism
... Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, etc. In spite of this, there are still modern writers who continue to use this derogatory term to describe Theravada Buddhism, e.g., Bibliography of Jane Hope, on page 4 of this book. I have read in the Internet an article entitled “What is Theravada?” by ...
... Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, etc. In spite of this, there are still modern writers who continue to use this derogatory term to describe Theravada Buddhism, e.g., Bibliography of Jane Hope, on page 4 of this book. I have read in the Internet an article entitled “What is Theravada?” by ...
Buddhism In a Nutshell - Four Seals of Dharma
... However, as you can see, the existence imputed by the subject is a mistaken assumption. Such an assumption is based on the different conditions that make an object appear to be true; this, however, is not how the object really is. It’s like when we see a mirage: there is no truly existing object the ...
... However, as you can see, the existence imputed by the subject is a mistaken assumption. Such an assumption is based on the different conditions that make an object appear to be true; this, however, is not how the object really is. It’s like when we see a mirage: there is no truly existing object the ...
1. Purpose and Aims - Unofficial SGI SWS
... Some people worry about failing, about working hard and not pasing the exam. This is natural, but misguided. It is exactly like struggling to make a kosenrufu donation of 5 pence, then feeling ashamed because we didn’t give more. The amount is not the issue, it’s what’s in your mind that counts. The ...
... Some people worry about failing, about working hard and not pasing the exam. This is natural, but misguided. It is exactly like struggling to make a kosenrufu donation of 5 pence, then feeling ashamed because we didn’t give more. The amount is not the issue, it’s what’s in your mind that counts. The ...
Dynamics of Sinhala Buddhist Ethno-Nationalism in Post
... The Buddhism that is practiced in Sri Lanka today is not the same doctrine that is said to have been preached by Gautama Buddha, but one that has undergone many waves of transformation.16 The scholarly literature on Sinhala Buddhism shows that there is no single and unified Buddhism. Like most other ...
... The Buddhism that is practiced in Sri Lanka today is not the same doctrine that is said to have been preached by Gautama Buddha, but one that has undergone many waves of transformation.16 The scholarly literature on Sinhala Buddhism shows that there is no single and unified Buddhism. Like most other ...
Four Noble Truths - Cengage Learning
... Distinctions of ideal moral character – Sage (sheng jen) – highest level of moral character – Good man and complete man ...
... Distinctions of ideal moral character – Sage (sheng jen) – highest level of moral character – Good man and complete man ...
Shedras in the Dechen - Dechen Buddhist Centres
... system allowed for an extraordinary depth of knowledge and insight that could act as a superb foundation for meditation. Furthermore, those who graduated from the shedras would, in many cases, subsequently take up responsibilities as textual and philosophical teachers themselves, thus assuring the c ...
... system allowed for an extraordinary depth of knowledge and insight that could act as a superb foundation for meditation. Furthermore, those who graduated from the shedras would, in many cases, subsequently take up responsibilities as textual and philosophical teachers themselves, thus assuring the c ...
Freeing the Heart and Mind
... reflect upon the foundational teachings of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha and the commentaries on those teachings that were taught by great accomplished masters in ancient times. At the same time it is also essential to learn the life stories of these great masters and to absorb the valuable principles with ...
... reflect upon the foundational teachings of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha and the commentaries on those teachings that were taught by great accomplished masters in ancient times. At the same time it is also essential to learn the life stories of these great masters and to absorb the valuable principles with ...
Current Issue - Buddhism in Ottawa
... practising meditation fora number of years. She is currently completing an Honours Degree in Anthropology from Carleton University and works as a Dance Officer at the Canada Council for the Arts in Ottawa. In early July, I took a meditation workshop, this one a Buddhist meditation retreat offered by ...
... practising meditation fora number of years. She is currently completing an Honours Degree in Anthropology from Carleton University and works as a Dance Officer at the Canada Council for the Arts in Ottawa. In early July, I took a meditation workshop, this one a Buddhist meditation retreat offered by ...