Buddhism and its Relationship to Dvaravati Period
... marked in Buddhist rock and cave art in China and Korea to remove ambiguity from the process of interpretation, resulting in viewers seeing and understanding these features as part of a Buddhist landscape. Fogelin (2003) also looks at spatial placement and lines of sight in interpreting the physical ...
... marked in Buddhist rock and cave art in China and Korea to remove ambiguity from the process of interpretation, resulting in viewers seeing and understanding these features as part of a Buddhist landscape. Fogelin (2003) also looks at spatial placement and lines of sight in interpreting the physical ...
omipbudd1{iih - Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia
... in sweet co-operation and saner understanding, we need lay the foundation of this new world, with, of course, Asoka as our guide. Also we need remember that in terms of the past, we might be victims of a tragic fate: but, in view of the present we are the architects of our destiny. As such, we can c ...
... in sweet co-operation and saner understanding, we need lay the foundation of this new world, with, of course, Asoka as our guide. Also we need remember that in terms of the past, we might be victims of a tragic fate: but, in view of the present we are the architects of our destiny. As such, we can c ...
japan`s modernization and buddhism - Nanzan Institute for Religion
... of the Emperor who was the ruler of the ancient state. There fore, the Restoration government carried out, on the one hand, reforms aimed at the extinction of the feudal order, but made, on the other hand, not a few anachronistic attempts such as the revival of the ceremonies of the ancient state. ...
... of the Emperor who was the ruler of the ancient state. There fore, the Restoration government carried out, on the one hand, reforms aimed at the extinction of the feudal order, but made, on the other hand, not a few anachronistic attempts such as the revival of the ceremonies of the ancient state. ...
The birth of the Sage
... Kamma means action. Vipaka means results. Good actions cause good results. Bad actions cause bad results. The Buddha said, "Whether you are in the sea, the air, or in a cave, you cannot hide from the effects of your bad kamma." That is the Law of Kamma. It must be stressed, however, that it is the ...
... Kamma means action. Vipaka means results. Good actions cause good results. Bad actions cause bad results. The Buddha said, "Whether you are in the sea, the air, or in a cave, you cannot hide from the effects of your bad kamma." That is the Law of Kamma. It must be stressed, however, that it is the ...
Wisdom - Manchester Buddhist Centre
... whom we place our trust may be a teacher of the Dharma – of whom the ultimate example is, of course, the Buddha. We now turn our attention to the spiritual faculty that is traditionally the counter-balance of Faith – Wisdom. If we relate to reality emotionally through faith, wisdom appeals to our in ...
... whom we place our trust may be a teacher of the Dharma – of whom the ultimate example is, of course, the Buddha. We now turn our attention to the spiritual faculty that is traditionally the counter-balance of Faith – Wisdom. If we relate to reality emotionally through faith, wisdom appeals to our in ...
a campaign - Domo Geshe Rinpoche?
... spiritual connection. The degree to which we open our hearts and connect to others is limited by our habit of categorizing others as friend, enemy or Hundreds of dharma stranger. Through spiritual love, we can increase our capacity for authentic connection with everyone in our life. The Buddha taugh ...
... spiritual connection. The degree to which we open our hearts and connect to others is limited by our habit of categorizing others as friend, enemy or Hundreds of dharma stranger. Through spiritual love, we can increase our capacity for authentic connection with everyone in our life. The Buddha taugh ...
Great Disciples of the Buddha
... own intrinsic radiance but also for its ability to illuminate the world, so the brilliance of the Buddha as a spiritual master is determined not only by the clarity of his Teaching but by his ability to illuminate those who came to him for refuge and to make them luminaries in their own right. Witho ...
... own intrinsic radiance but also for its ability to illuminate the world, so the brilliance of the Buddha as a spiritual master is determined not only by the clarity of his Teaching but by his ability to illuminate those who came to him for refuge and to make them luminaries in their own right. Witho ...
Lesson 08 – The Five Precepts
... 7) Instead of just refraining from frivolous talk, try to be circumspect about what we want to say and speak only what is beneficial. 8) Instead of just refraining from ingesting intoxicants, try to be always sober by being mindful and clearly aware of our mental, verbal and physical activities. Con ...
... 7) Instead of just refraining from frivolous talk, try to be circumspect about what we want to say and speak only what is beneficial. 8) Instead of just refraining from ingesting intoxicants, try to be always sober by being mindful and clearly aware of our mental, verbal and physical activities. Con ...
What the Buddha Thought, by Richard Gombrich. London: Equinox
... he identified karma not with the overt performance of an action — that is essentially the Brahmin understanding of karma: it is virtually identical with ritual — but with the intention behind it. But the Jains, too, were at first inclined to reject the notion that one’s mental state when acting make ...
... he identified karma not with the overt performance of an action — that is essentially the Brahmin understanding of karma: it is virtually identical with ritual — but with the intention behind it. But the Jains, too, were at first inclined to reject the notion that one’s mental state when acting make ...
Buddhism, Medicine, and Health
... From the beginning, the Buddha (formerly Prince Siddhartha) realized that just as one can suffer from physical diseases, one could also suffer from an unhealthy mindset. To cure diseases of both the body and mind, the Buddha devoted his entire life to passing down the knowledge of the Tripitaka. Wh ...
... From the beginning, the Buddha (formerly Prince Siddhartha) realized that just as one can suffer from physical diseases, one could also suffer from an unhealthy mindset. To cure diseases of both the body and mind, the Buddha devoted his entire life to passing down the knowledge of the Tripitaka. Wh ...
Development of Yogic Tradition in Buddhism
... up because he was so weak from practicing for six years a high level of self-mortification, which at the time, was a key part of the yoga practice. He still had not found what he was seeking. Then, one day, he learned that to reach a goal, everything should be in moderation. He discovered that enlig ...
... up because he was so weak from practicing for six years a high level of self-mortification, which at the time, was a key part of the yoga practice. He still had not found what he was seeking. Then, one day, he learned that to reach a goal, everything should be in moderation. He discovered that enlig ...
Buddhist caves - buddhadhyana.org
... The Buddha visited Champa at least once, perhaps several times and it is the eastern most places he went which can still be identified. According to legend the city got its name from the numerous champaka trees that grew around it. The flowers of this tree are famous for their strong sweet perfume. ...
... The Buddha visited Champa at least once, perhaps several times and it is the eastern most places he went which can still be identified. According to legend the city got its name from the numerous champaka trees that grew around it. The flowers of this tree are famous for their strong sweet perfume. ...
Human Dignity In Buddhism
... up all his worldly possessions. But the Buddha did not suggest that ordinary laymen do the same thing. A third kind of happiness is the happiness experienced by a man who is completely free from debt. The Buddha also advised that a man must know how to adjust his expenditure in accordance with his ...
... up all his worldly possessions. But the Buddha did not suggest that ordinary laymen do the same thing. A third kind of happiness is the happiness experienced by a man who is completely free from debt. The Buddha also advised that a man must know how to adjust his expenditure in accordance with his ...
The Bhikkhunī-ordination controversy in Thailand
... Dhammanandā, the possibility of a legitimate Higher Ordination act for women began to be debated heatedly in Thai society. 12 The equality between men and women in terms of their spiritual potential for awakening (bodhi) does not seem to have been doubted by anyone involved in this debate (at least ...
... Dhammanandā, the possibility of a legitimate Higher Ordination act for women began to be debated heatedly in Thai society. 12 The equality between men and women in terms of their spiritual potential for awakening (bodhi) does not seem to have been doubted by anyone involved in this debate (at least ...
ISSN 1076-9005 Volume 5 1998: 276-297 Publication date: 26 June 1998
... for a moral identity which holds across chains of rebirth. In short, the atman as it is traditionally understood accomplishes exactly these functions, preserving moral identity, while at the same time remaining irreducible to any particular human characteristic, including self-consciousness, as well ...
... for a moral identity which holds across chains of rebirth. In short, the atman as it is traditionally understood accomplishes exactly these functions, preserving moral identity, while at the same time remaining irreducible to any particular human characteristic, including self-consciousness, as well ...
WHAT DOES THE WORD `MITRA` MEAN
... Becoming a Mitra is not an institutional ritual that is expected of you. Many people practice within the Triratna Buddhist Community without ever choosing to become a Mitra. You will be as welcome and taken as seriously as a Buddhist practitioner, whether you choose to become a Mitra or not. It is u ...
... Becoming a Mitra is not an institutional ritual that is expected of you. Many people practice within the Triratna Buddhist Community without ever choosing to become a Mitra. You will be as welcome and taken as seriously as a Buddhist practitioner, whether you choose to become a Mitra or not. It is u ...
Slide 1
... One of Aung San’s advisers reminds her of something she said to her people in 1989: “Change will come. The Generals will not win. All they have is the guns. They will lose.” She asks: if you leave now, and do not return, do you think the generals will be stronger or weaker because you’re not here? ...
... One of Aung San’s advisers reminds her of something she said to her people in 1989: “Change will come. The Generals will not win. All they have is the guns. They will lose.” She asks: if you leave now, and do not return, do you think the generals will be stronger or weaker because you’re not here? ...
An Introduction to the Tradition of Serene Reflection
... words; the three warnings, sickness, old age and death, must come to all and the beginning of the wheel of existence is inconceivable. The second Truth is that of the origin of suffering, which is craving, and this can be three-fold; it can be sensual, spiritual or material. Whereas the first is cle ...
... words; the three warnings, sickness, old age and death, must come to all and the beginning of the wheel of existence is inconceivable. The second Truth is that of the origin of suffering, which is craving, and this can be three-fold; it can be sensual, spiritual or material. Whereas the first is cle ...
Pre-Buddhist Elements in Himalayan Buddhism: The Institution of
... Indian society.4 No doubt this approach has its limitations, yet it offers a framework which may prove useful in the analysis and comparison of various processes and sub-processes of cultural change. Hence, in the present context, if used with caution, that approach can be of some help in understand ...
... Indian society.4 No doubt this approach has its limitations, yet it offers a framework which may prove useful in the analysis and comparison of various processes and sub-processes of cultural change. Hence, in the present context, if used with caution, that approach can be of some help in understand ...
Siddhartha * Background Information on the Novel, Buddhism
... or religiously impure tasks (despised by all other castes) ...
... or religiously impure tasks (despised by all other castes) ...
The Influence of Chinese Thought on Obaku Zen Buddhism : Some
... Eisai, who was originally trained in the esoteric tradition of the Tendai school, took these concepts one step further by linking each zàng-organ with a certain aspect of Buddhist cosmology and by associating it with suitable mudras and mantras. In his chart, the Liver represents two aspects of the ...
... Eisai, who was originally trained in the esoteric tradition of the Tendai school, took these concepts one step further by linking each zàng-organ with a certain aspect of Buddhist cosmology and by associating it with suitable mudras and mantras. In his chart, the Liver represents two aspects of the ...
