2013 shantideva - Shantideva Meditation
... Shantideva Meditation activities are coordinated and led by lay Buddhist practitioners who volunteer their time and skills as an offering of service to their spiritual gurus and to those who might benefit from our programs. Students come from all walks of life, ages, and levels of aspiration on the ...
... Shantideva Meditation activities are coordinated and led by lay Buddhist practitioners who volunteer their time and skills as an offering of service to their spiritual gurus and to those who might benefit from our programs. Students come from all walks of life, ages, and levels of aspiration on the ...
(mis)Naming of Venusian Features - Virtual Commons
... Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, or the Medicine Buddha) or a dharma teacher (lama) may choose the appropriate deity for their student based on their personality or psychological needs (Novick, 1999; Powers, 1995). It should be noted that the terms “deity” and “goddess” in Tibetan Buddhism are ...
... Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, or the Medicine Buddha) or a dharma teacher (lama) may choose the appropriate deity for their student based on their personality or psychological needs (Novick, 1999; Powers, 1995). It should be noted that the terms “deity” and “goddess” in Tibetan Buddhism are ...
ü Vinaya-Piñaka der Theravàdin. (Monographien zur Indischen ä
... which also comprises the narratives surrounding the eight garudhamma, or Òimportant rulesÓ that nuns must take upon themselves in order to be fully ordained. Mahàpajàpatã, the BuddhaÕs stepmother, introduces most of the issues, which then lead to the proclamation of the pertinent rule. However, by d ...
... which also comprises the narratives surrounding the eight garudhamma, or Òimportant rulesÓ that nuns must take upon themselves in order to be fully ordained. Mahàpajàpatã, the BuddhaÕs stepmother, introduces most of the issues, which then lead to the proclamation of the pertinent rule. However, by d ...
Background of Buddhism
... questioned Chandaka who he was. Chandaka replied that everybody on this earth can become sick and there is no way out. Next time, when prince was on his way of evening walk as usual, he met an old man. The old man was unable to walk properly and having stick in his hand for support to stand. He was ...
... questioned Chandaka who he was. Chandaka replied that everybody on this earth can become sick and there is no way out. Next time, when prince was on his way of evening walk as usual, he met an old man. The old man was unable to walk properly and having stick in his hand for support to stand. He was ...
Pre-Buddhist Elements in Himalayan Buddhism: The Institution of
... Great tradition. Though these two traditions are distinct from each other, they are nevertheless interdependent and interrelated. These two traditions correspond to two levels of the social structure of a civilization. One of these levels is constituted by the general masses of the common people, wh ...
... Great tradition. Though these two traditions are distinct from each other, they are nevertheless interdependent and interrelated. These two traditions correspond to two levels of the social structure of a civilization. One of these levels is constituted by the general masses of the common people, wh ...
The Female Wisdom. The Female Aspect in
... arms. She sits in the full meditation position signifying that contemplation is the path to perfect wisdom. Her central pair of hands rests on her lap, supporting her meditation, or the hands are in a characteristic teaching gesture at her heart. Her right outer arm holds the Prajñāpāramitā text and ...
... arms. She sits in the full meditation position signifying that contemplation is the path to perfect wisdom. Her central pair of hands rests on her lap, supporting her meditation, or the hands are in a characteristic teaching gesture at her heart. Her right outer arm holds the Prajñāpāramitā text and ...
phl 208: introduction to buddhist traditions
... demonstrated in several ways: through class discussions that focus on defining, interpreting and analyzing ideas and concepts, examinations that measure the students ability to summarize, explain and dissect ideas, and through writing assignments which encourage the student to interpret, draw connec ...
... demonstrated in several ways: through class discussions that focus on defining, interpreting and analyzing ideas and concepts, examinations that measure the students ability to summarize, explain and dissect ideas, and through writing assignments which encourage the student to interpret, draw connec ...
Vistor Guide1 - Dharma Center of Oklahoma
... person, he began to search for an answer to the question, "How can I eliminate suffering?" At the age of 29 he left his home and devoted himself to liberating all human beings from suffering and to guide them to a truly meaningful way of living. In pursuit of this goal, he lived as a nomad, monk, an ...
... person, he began to search for an answer to the question, "How can I eliminate suffering?" At the age of 29 he left his home and devoted himself to liberating all human beings from suffering and to guide them to a truly meaningful way of living. In pursuit of this goal, he lived as a nomad, monk, an ...
Introduction to Religious Studies and Theology
... danger of existence. Instead, he continually encouraged them to put his teachings to the test and only accept what they could verify on their own. The Dharma, i.e. the teaching of the Buddha, offers a refuge by providing guidelines for the alleviation of suffering and the attainment of enlightenment ...
... danger of existence. Instead, he continually encouraged them to put his teachings to the test and only accept what they could verify on their own. The Dharma, i.e. the teaching of the Buddha, offers a refuge by providing guidelines for the alleviation of suffering and the attainment of enlightenment ...
A Talk with His Holiness the Dalai Lama Sunday April 25, 2010
... robe should not be below the ankle and be above the knee [His Holiness demonstrates]. In our tradition we have seven points [about the robe], in the Pali tradition there is only one, “you should wear the robe properly”. It is very minor differences. The same way, there are some other differences. Bu ...
... robe should not be below the ankle and be above the knee [His Holiness demonstrates]. In our tradition we have seven points [about the robe], in the Pali tradition there is only one, “you should wear the robe properly”. It is very minor differences. The same way, there are some other differences. Bu ...
傳統西藏對音樂表演及傳播的態度Traditional Tibetan Buddhist
... In Tibetan terms Music is a part of Arts and Crafts, one of the Five Branches of Learning in the classical Tibetan system of knowledge. Arts and Crafts include all the highly skilled activities of a traditional society which are to be pursued by those eager to tread the path for liberation and omnis ...
... In Tibetan terms Music is a part of Arts and Crafts, one of the Five Branches of Learning in the classical Tibetan system of knowledge. Arts and Crafts include all the highly skilled activities of a traditional society which are to be pursued by those eager to tread the path for liberation and omnis ...
GCE Getting Started - Edexcel
... This scheme of work covers the A Level content in 19 weeks and assumes 4.5-5 hours per week. As all schools and colleges have different timetables and teach the courses in a different way, these schemes of work have been issued in Word format to allow you to cut and paste and use the materials to su ...
... This scheme of work covers the A Level content in 19 weeks and assumes 4.5-5 hours per week. As all schools and colleges have different timetables and teach the courses in a different way, these schemes of work have been issued in Word format to allow you to cut and paste and use the materials to su ...
Leader Resource 1 - eternallycompelling.org
... There is a vast body of sacred literature within Buddhism. One major category consists of discourses given by the Buddha and his disciples and other close companions. The Heart Sutra and the Lotus Sutra both belong in this category. ...
... There is a vast body of sacred literature within Buddhism. One major category consists of discourses given by the Buddha and his disciples and other close companions. The Heart Sutra and the Lotus Sutra both belong in this category. ...
The absence of the Holy Book in Buddhism and The
... the Buddha’s wisdom with you.”11 Modern technologies make it possible easily to search the whole content of the canon using keywords, titles, etc., compare selected texts, mark favourites, etc. However, the fact that Buddhism does not have just one holy book and individual traditions interpret vario ...
... the Buddha’s wisdom with you.”11 Modern technologies make it possible easily to search the whole content of the canon using keywords, titles, etc., compare selected texts, mark favourites, etc. However, the fact that Buddhism does not have just one holy book and individual traditions interpret vario ...
Essence of the Heart Sutra: The Dalai Lama`s Heart of Wisdom
... like Buddhism. So richly textured is the Dalai Lama’s discourse presented here that this book effectively serves as a comprehensive introduction to the central teachings of Mahayana Buddhism. Historically, the Heart of Wisdom belongs to a well-known class of Buddhist scriptures known as the Perfecti ...
... like Buddhism. So richly textured is the Dalai Lama’s discourse presented here that this book effectively serves as a comprehensive introduction to the central teachings of Mahayana Buddhism. Historically, the Heart of Wisdom belongs to a well-known class of Buddhist scriptures known as the Perfecti ...
The Different Buddhist Traditions
... Medicine Buddha : Bhaisajyaguru is the Buddha of healing and medicine depicting a doctor who cures the illness of suffering using the medicine of his teachings. It is believed that he resides in the Eastern Pure Land and is usually seen holding a lapis-lazuli jar of medicine nectar in his left hand. ...
... Medicine Buddha : Bhaisajyaguru is the Buddha of healing and medicine depicting a doctor who cures the illness of suffering using the medicine of his teachings. It is believed that he resides in the Eastern Pure Land and is usually seen holding a lapis-lazuli jar of medicine nectar in his left hand. ...
Philosophy and Religion
... and in this regard the Buddha represents the perfect wisdom that sees reality in its true form. 2. The Dharma: The teachings or law as expounded by the Buddha. Dharma also means the law of nature based on behavior of a person and its consequences to be experienced (action and reaction). 3. The Sangh ...
... and in this regard the Buddha represents the perfect wisdom that sees reality in its true form. 2. The Dharma: The teachings or law as expounded by the Buddha. Dharma also means the law of nature based on behavior of a person and its consequences to be experienced (action and reaction). 3. The Sangh ...
Cross-Cultural Transmission of Buddhist Texts
... leaving aside a myriad of questions does not mean I do not cast my net wide, for it is always necessary to keep in mind big questions, such as: why translate at all? And in the specific context of what is to follow: Why translate translations, and what does it mean to translate a translation? Answer ...
... leaving aside a myriad of questions does not mean I do not cast my net wide, for it is always necessary to keep in mind big questions, such as: why translate at all? And in the specific context of what is to follow: Why translate translations, and what does it mean to translate a translation? Answer ...
DASABALASRIMITRA ON THE BUDDHOLOGY OF THE SAMMITIYAS
... incalculable reon, starting at the stage of preparation (sambhiira-bhiimi), he completed the fust stage (prathama-bhiimi, i.e. pramuditii). In the second incalculable reon he completed six stages - vimalii, etc. - and in the third incalculable reon he completed the stages from acalii to the stage of ...
... incalculable reon, starting at the stage of preparation (sambhiira-bhiimi), he completed the fust stage (prathama-bhiimi, i.e. pramuditii). In the second incalculable reon he completed six stages - vimalii, etc. - and in the third incalculable reon he completed the stages from acalii to the stage of ...
Six Perfections - The Huntington Archive
... as they can and in accordance to the particular situation. They practice as many forms of each specific perfection as possible. They dedicate the merit gained through their practice, to the enlightenment for the benefit of all living beings. Their practice is purified through their compassion and wi ...
... as they can and in accordance to the particular situation. They practice as many forms of each specific perfection as possible. They dedicate the merit gained through their practice, to the enlightenment for the benefit of all living beings. Their practice is purified through their compassion and wi ...
Buddhism of Russia The English language summary presents the
... though Sakyapa tradition has been very famous in the previous centuries. Due to the political changes Sakyapa has become less known, but I think that it will flourish in these places, due to the previous connection. In fact, in Buryatia, there are many people who know that Sakyapa main practise, the ...
... though Sakyapa tradition has been very famous in the previous centuries. Due to the political changes Sakyapa has become less known, but I think that it will flourish in these places, due to the previous connection. In fact, in Buryatia, there are many people who know that Sakyapa main practise, the ...
PPT - University of Jammu
... form of Buddhism in this region. Buddhism was introduced in the Kashmir Valley during the Ashoka’s time (3rd Century BCA) and witnessed its golden age during the Kushana period (Ist-2nd century CE).It disseminated the message of the Buddha, Buddhist Art and Architecture etc. to the region of Ladakh ...
... form of Buddhism in this region. Buddhism was introduced in the Kashmir Valley during the Ashoka’s time (3rd Century BCA) and witnessed its golden age during the Kushana period (Ist-2nd century CE).It disseminated the message of the Buddha, Buddhist Art and Architecture etc. to the region of Ladakh ...
Vajrayana Buddhism
... Vajrayana was started in India around the 5th century C.E, and is a branched off Mahayana Buddhism. This branch of Buddhism is often refused to as Tibetan Buddhism. “Vajrayana is also sometimes called "Tantric Buddhism," a esoteric extension of Buddhist thought and practice which sees itself as a qu ...
... Vajrayana was started in India around the 5th century C.E, and is a branched off Mahayana Buddhism. This branch of Buddhism is often refused to as Tibetan Buddhism. “Vajrayana is also sometimes called "Tantric Buddhism," a esoteric extension of Buddhist thought and practice which sees itself as a qu ...
Going for Refuge
... compassion and purity. We go for refuge to that. We go for refuge to our own inner potential for Buddhahood. We all possess what is called Buddha Nature. That means we all possess within ourselves the fullness of wisdom, compassion and purity. But it’s covered over. Yet it is this which connects us ...
... compassion and purity. We go for refuge to that. We go for refuge to our own inner potential for Buddhahood. We all possess what is called Buddha Nature. That means we all possess within ourselves the fullness of wisdom, compassion and purity. But it’s covered over. Yet it is this which connects us ...
Meat, Garlic and Onions: An Analysis of Eating
... certain groups also pointed to portions of the sutras in which the Buddha discussed the adaptability of the teachings. According to one author, the Buddha stated that if his rules were not pure or “clean” in other regions, then local customs should prevail (Shong-yen 1994: 5). The Buddha also told A ...
... certain groups also pointed to portions of the sutras in which the Buddha discussed the adaptability of the teachings. According to one author, the Buddha stated that if his rules were not pure or “clean” in other regions, then local customs should prevail (Shong-yen 1994: 5). The Buddha also told A ...