- DigitalCommons@Linfield
... ways of men and becoming like men on the inside. According to the monk Ven. Chuan Chung, with whom I worked at the reception office, the nuns seek to become like men on the inside; they no longer wish to be like women outside the temple who "will tuotuolala [delay, postpone, or avoid] and be niuniun ...
... ways of men and becoming like men on the inside. According to the monk Ven. Chuan Chung, with whom I worked at the reception office, the nuns seek to become like men on the inside; they no longer wish to be like women outside the temple who "will tuotuolala [delay, postpone, or avoid] and be niuniun ...
The timing of Yogācāra resurgence in the Ming dynasty (1368
... [People] do not know that the two opposite polarities of good and evil are in fact dualistic dharmas coming from the outside [of one’s innate nature], and have nothing to do with the original essence of our selfnature. That is why those who do evil in the world could at times mend their ways and bec ...
... [People] do not know that the two opposite polarities of good and evil are in fact dualistic dharmas coming from the outside [of one’s innate nature], and have nothing to do with the original essence of our selfnature. That is why those who do evil in the world could at times mend their ways and bec ...
All pages - Ancient Asia
... A number of factors were responsible in the evolution of the first state craft in deccan locale. There were bound to be, several regional power centers beyond the main arena of Satvahna power. Their negotiation, complementing and supplementing each others need as well as with limited autonomy, enjoy ...
... A number of factors were responsible in the evolution of the first state craft in deccan locale. There were bound to be, several regional power centers beyond the main arena of Satvahna power. Their negotiation, complementing and supplementing each others need as well as with limited autonomy, enjoy ...
Medicine Buddha Sangha - Susquehanna Yoga and Meditation
... distinguished by a loving and compassionate nature and an active concern for the welfare of others. He entered school at the age of eight and diligently pursued his elementary education. As he became the outstanding student in his school, he was rewarded with an appointment as teacher for the lower ...
... distinguished by a loving and compassionate nature and an active concern for the welfare of others. He entered school at the age of eight and diligently pursued his elementary education. As he became the outstanding student in his school, he was rewarded with an appointment as teacher for the lower ...
THE LIVING MESSAGE OF THE DHAMMAPADA by Bhikkhu Bodhi
... the supposition that the Buddha's teaching is rife with self-contradiction. Thus in many verses the Buddha commends certain practices to his disciples on the ground that they lead to heaven, while in others he discourages disciples from aspiring for heaven and praises the one who takes no delight in ...
... the supposition that the Buddha's teaching is rife with self-contradiction. Thus in many verses the Buddha commends certain practices to his disciples on the ground that they lead to heaven, while in others he discourages disciples from aspiring for heaven and praises the one who takes no delight in ...
CHAPTER II BUDDHISM AND TAOISM DURING THE GOLDEN
... lonely and contemplative life, was in stark contrast with the Brahminical ideal of an active and ritually punctuated life. Traditional Vedic belief held that a man is born with an obligation to study the Vedas, to procreate and rear male offspring and perform sacrifices. Only in his later life he ma ...
... lonely and contemplative life, was in stark contrast with the Brahminical ideal of an active and ritually punctuated life. Traditional Vedic belief held that a man is born with an obligation to study the Vedas, to procreate and rear male offspring and perform sacrifices. Only in his later life he ma ...
Nichiren Shoshu/ Soka Gakkai Buddhism Profile
... binds the self to a series of births and rebirths until its ultimate emancipation and reabsorption into the “really Real.” Gautama Buddha accepted this basic Hindu worldview including the notion of karma, but replaced Brahman with Nirvana and also denied that the self either exists or is reborn. The ...
... binds the self to a series of births and rebirths until its ultimate emancipation and reabsorption into the “really Real.” Gautama Buddha accepted this basic Hindu worldview including the notion of karma, but replaced Brahman with Nirvana and also denied that the self either exists or is reborn. The ...
Speech28072011
... Accumulation of merits 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 an ...
... Accumulation of merits 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 an ...
The Politics of Piety: Pageantry and the Struggle for Buddhism in
... rhetoricians cannot ground their arguments in complete falsehoods but must appeal to at least partial truths that are grounded in history or traditional beliefs. The SPDC, therefore, must use their experiences to narrate history in accordance with their objectives. Their legitimacy must be based upo ...
... rhetoricians cannot ground their arguments in complete falsehoods but must appeal to at least partial truths that are grounded in history or traditional beliefs. The SPDC, therefore, must use their experiences to narrate history in accordance with their objectives. Their legitimacy must be based upo ...
Buddhism and Music - Fo Guang Shan International Translation
... text, then you will have to rush through a long section of text, while only singing a few notes. For this reason, we have translated the sutras into Chinese and do not make use of Sanskrit melodies.” In the absence of traditional hymns, monastics later adapted classical folk songs, along with pieces ...
... text, then you will have to rush through a long section of text, while only singing a few notes. For this reason, we have translated the sutras into Chinese and do not make use of Sanskrit melodies.” In the absence of traditional hymns, monastics later adapted classical folk songs, along with pieces ...
Dāna
... attitude and a positive view of giving. • It is an important aspect of Buddhism as it outlines the relationship that exists between the laity and the monastic community (Saṅgha). • It is also important as it is one of the Three Bases of Merit as outlined in the Puññakiriyavatthu Sutta (A IV 146) alo ...
... attitude and a positive view of giving. • It is an important aspect of Buddhism as it outlines the relationship that exists between the laity and the monastic community (Saṅgha). • It is also important as it is one of the Three Bases of Merit as outlined in the Puññakiriyavatthu Sutta (A IV 146) alo ...
Buddhist Inclusivism: Attitudes Towards Religious Others Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... Buddhist theologians, are neither mentioned nor included in the bibliography. (Gross herself even utilizes and reflects upon the categories of exclusivism and pluralism in her piece “Meditating on Jesus” for Buddhists Talk about Jesus, Christians Talk about the Buddha.) The interfaith dialogues co-i ...
... Buddhist theologians, are neither mentioned nor included in the bibliography. (Gross herself even utilizes and reflects upon the categories of exclusivism and pluralism in her piece “Meditating on Jesus” for Buddhists Talk about Jesus, Christians Talk about the Buddha.) The interfaith dialogues co-i ...
107 A Comparative Study of Ahimsa (non
... spread beyond the confines of India – land of its birth and the latter is confined to India territory, their noble doctrines have remarkably influenced our society and social institutions (Santini, 1975). Among the sublime ethical doctrines which these two great religions advocate are Ahimsa (non-vi ...
... spread beyond the confines of India – land of its birth and the latter is confined to India territory, their noble doctrines have remarkably influenced our society and social institutions (Santini, 1975). Among the sublime ethical doctrines which these two great religions advocate are Ahimsa (non-vi ...
Composition of the Early Sri Lankan Community
... or dye it in a different colour. This watchful critical eye which I keep on my own religion has crossed over with me to the recent twelve years of my life as a Buddhist monk. Even today, I speak about Buddhism but not for Buddhism. The subject of my paper forms an integral part of the study of the E ...
... or dye it in a different colour. This watchful critical eye which I keep on my own religion has crossed over with me to the recent twelve years of my life as a Buddhist monk. Even today, I speak about Buddhism but not for Buddhism. The subject of my paper forms an integral part of the study of the E ...
The Communist Pure Land: The Legacy of Buddhist Reforms in the
... in which most souls are reborn into; however, in Taixu’s opinion, that does not permit Buddhists to detach themselves from it. In fact, Taixu believed that the worldly, mundane sa sāra could be transformed through a conscious moral reformation, led by Buddhism, into an idealized perfection of the we ...
... in which most souls are reborn into; however, in Taixu’s opinion, that does not permit Buddhists to detach themselves from it. In fact, Taixu believed that the worldly, mundane sa sāra could be transformed through a conscious moral reformation, led by Buddhism, into an idealized perfection of the we ...
What is Nirvana - Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
... the subtleties and complexities of Buddhist thought. I am not going get into that here, but at least for those of you who are familiar with the teachings, I think it is good to think about all if this. Often we may just read books on Buddhism and hear teachings, where the idea of nirvana comes up ti ...
... the subtleties and complexities of Buddhist thought. I am not going get into that here, but at least for those of you who are familiar with the teachings, I think it is good to think about all if this. Often we may just read books on Buddhism and hear teachings, where the idea of nirvana comes up ti ...
What is Sangha
... A common experience among spiritual seekers is the feeling of peace and serenity that prevails in an ashram or other gathering of seekers. This is especially so during a silent retreat when the ego has no chance to assert itself through conversation. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (b. ca. 1915, d. 2008), the ...
... A common experience among spiritual seekers is the feeling of peace and serenity that prevails in an ashram or other gathering of seekers. This is especially so during a silent retreat when the ego has no chance to assert itself through conversation. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (b. ca. 1915, d. 2008), the ...
a buddhist perspective on `human rights and responsibilities`
... through the actions of body, speech and mind. Therefore, in order to dispel suffering, it is necessary to recognise the consequences of one’s actions and change them. Since the root of these lies in ignorance of the true nature of reality, that root has to be cut by spiritual practice. In order to h ...
... through the actions of body, speech and mind. Therefore, in order to dispel suffering, it is necessary to recognise the consequences of one’s actions and change them. Since the root of these lies in ignorance of the true nature of reality, that root has to be cut by spiritual practice. In order to h ...
Dona Sutta - The Dharmafarers
... dha, who teaches peace. The claimants then ask Dona to distribute the relics fairly. He divides them into eight portions, one of which is given to each of the eight claimants present. Since nothing is left, he himself requests for the vessel (kumbha) used for collecting and dividing the relics, and ...
... dha, who teaches peace. The claimants then ask Dona to distribute the relics fairly. He divides them into eight portions, one of which is given to each of the eight claimants present. Since nothing is left, he himself requests for the vessel (kumbha) used for collecting and dividing the relics, and ...