Duties of a Lay Buddhist
... Every one of us has a grain of the Buddha spirit within us. It will not come into full bloom if we forget all about it. We should take the necessary steps to cultivate that spirit until that is brought to perfection and crowned with Buddhahood. Now, how are we going to make this seed of Buddhahood g ...
... Every one of us has a grain of the Buddha spirit within us. It will not come into full bloom if we forget all about it. We should take the necessary steps to cultivate that spirit until that is brought to perfection and crowned with Buddhahood. Now, how are we going to make this seed of Buddhahood g ...
Mahā Satipatthāna Sutta: Investigation of the Four Noble Truths By
... This interesting passage refers to the four Noble Truths which the Buddha Himself discovered by His own intuitive knowledge. Whether the Buddhas arise or not these Truths exist, and it is a Buddha that reveals them to the deluded world. They do not and cannot change with time because they are ...
... This interesting passage refers to the four Noble Truths which the Buddha Himself discovered by His own intuitive knowledge. Whether the Buddhas arise or not these Truths exist, and it is a Buddha that reveals them to the deluded world. They do not and cannot change with time because they are ...
Bhikkhu Ashin Jinarakkhita`s Interpreting and Translating Buddhism
... on a proposed ideology as a national foundation for uniting all ethnicities, religions, and races. Proposed by Sukarno, Pancasila, the ideological foundation consisting of five principles of the new state was finalized by the Committee of Five (Panitia Lima) in the form of the Indonesian Charter (Pi ...
... on a proposed ideology as a national foundation for uniting all ethnicities, religions, and races. Proposed by Sukarno, Pancasila, the ideological foundation consisting of five principles of the new state was finalized by the Committee of Five (Panitia Lima) in the form of the Indonesian Charter (Pi ...
The first three topics (the two truths, the four noble truths, and the thre
... Taking refuge in the (causal and resultant) three Jewels constitutes the gateway to Buddhist practice; it is the gateway to entering deeply into the teachings by the Buddha. However, it is not only im ...
... Taking refuge in the (causal and resultant) three Jewels constitutes the gateway to Buddhist practice; it is the gateway to entering deeply into the teachings by the Buddha. However, it is not only im ...
Buddhism Basics Questions
... Historians estimate that the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, lived from 566 to 480 B.C. The son of an Indian warrior-king, Gautama led an extravagant life through early adulthood, reveling in the privileges of his social caste. But he became bored of the royal indulgences, so Gautama wander ...
... Historians estimate that the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, lived from 566 to 480 B.C. The son of an Indian warrior-king, Gautama led an extravagant life through early adulthood, reveling in the privileges of his social caste. But he became bored of the royal indulgences, so Gautama wander ...
The Three Jewels of Buddhism
... them, being inspired by them. In the case of the Sangha in the more ordinary sense – that of the community of all Buddhists – it means enjoying spiritual fellowship with one another and helping one another on the path. Sometimes you may not need a highly advanced Bodhisattva to help you. All you nee ...
... them, being inspired by them. In the case of the Sangha in the more ordinary sense – that of the community of all Buddhists – it means enjoying spiritual fellowship with one another and helping one another on the path. Sometimes you may not need a highly advanced Bodhisattva to help you. All you nee ...
Essence of Buddha - Jaico Publishing House
... something unknown was awaiting him. If I attempt to explain his feelings in the context of modern society, he could be likened to an ambitious youth who leaves his rural hometown to achieve something big and distinguish himself in the world. Rather, it might be more accurate to attribute this inner ...
... something unknown was awaiting him. If I attempt to explain his feelings in the context of modern society, he could be likened to an ambitious youth who leaves his rural hometown to achieve something big and distinguish himself in the world. Rather, it might be more accurate to attribute this inner ...
Perception is at the Root of Conflict
... feelings and behaviors by understanding the underlying threat-to-cares. The insights gained in this step are meant to de-link the threat experience, resulting in shifts of attitude that pave the way for positive change and conflict resolution.17 The Buddhist approach, however, has focused primarily ...
... feelings and behaviors by understanding the underlying threat-to-cares. The insights gained in this step are meant to de-link the threat experience, resulting in shifts of attitude that pave the way for positive change and conflict resolution.17 The Buddhist approach, however, has focused primarily ...
HANDBOOK OF BUDDHISTS
... light. The existence of the flame and its brightness, the beauty of flowers, the aroma of incense and the final fading away of such brightness and beauty only manifests their impermanency; hence all these natural phenomena could be taken up as suitable objects for meditation. The flowers upon the al ...
... light. The existence of the flame and its brightness, the beauty of flowers, the aroma of incense and the final fading away of such brightness and beauty only manifests their impermanency; hence all these natural phenomena could be taken up as suitable objects for meditation. The flowers upon the al ...
Meditation according to Hinduism
... lamp, a phantom, dew, a bubble, a dream, a flash of lightning and a cloud-thus should we look upon the world.’ Given the conditions, the human mind should be disciplined in a manner that it can be tuned to spiritual development. But the mind, like an ape, is forever jumping about, not ceasing even f ...
... lamp, a phantom, dew, a bubble, a dream, a flash of lightning and a cloud-thus should we look upon the world.’ Given the conditions, the human mind should be disciplined in a manner that it can be tuned to spiritual development. But the mind, like an ape, is forever jumping about, not ceasing even f ...
Sources of Environmental Quotes
... living beings”. Buddhism inherited ahiṃsā from its land of birth, India, and added some uniquely Buddhist expressions of this universal moral ideal, such as mettā (loving-kindness) and karuṇā (compassion). Compassion toward non-human animals has a high profile in the ancient and foundational Bu ...
... living beings”. Buddhism inherited ahiṃsā from its land of birth, India, and added some uniquely Buddhist expressions of this universal moral ideal, such as mettā (loving-kindness) and karuṇā (compassion). Compassion toward non-human animals has a high profile in the ancient and foundational Bu ...
INTRODUCTION - Religion 21 Home
... Those who are more familiar with Christianity than with any other faith often find Buddhism a very strange religion. It does not appear to have a God. It denies that there are eternal souls. The Buddha was merely a man who accomplished nothing that could not be achieved by any other mortal. Men and ...
... Those who are more familiar with Christianity than with any other faith often find Buddhism a very strange religion. It does not appear to have a God. It denies that there are eternal souls. The Buddha was merely a man who accomplished nothing that could not be achieved by any other mortal. Men and ...
Dharma, Color and Culture Introduction
... Please do not use, teach or duplicate without written authorization from the author. ...
... Please do not use, teach or duplicate without written authorization from the author. ...
Buddhism and Peace
... (samādhi) and intellectual-spiritual (paññā) development of the person. For it was only those who had attained the “inward peace” who were considered fit to preach, since according to Buddhism “it is not possible for a man who has not saved himself to (help) save another.” 5 Those who went out on su ...
... (samādhi) and intellectual-spiritual (paññā) development of the person. For it was only those who had attained the “inward peace” who were considered fit to preach, since according to Buddhism “it is not possible for a man who has not saved himself to (help) save another.” 5 Those who went out on su ...
Buddhist Festival Ceremonies
... abbot in the Mahayana tradition who ordained Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett as a monk in Malaysia on her way to study in Japan. Rev. Kim Seng trained at Ku Shan, a prominent monastery on the Chinese mainland before the Communist revolution. Like many other 20th century Chinese Masters, his background and ...
... abbot in the Mahayana tradition who ordained Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett as a monk in Malaysia on her way to study in Japan. Rev. Kim Seng trained at Ku Shan, a prominent monastery on the Chinese mainland before the Communist revolution. Like many other 20th century Chinese Masters, his background and ...
VirtualBuddhVihar
... cause of negative actions; and negative actions are the cause of our suffering and non unity. Indian Buddhist NRIs are scattered through the world and since they do not have big number to have and maintain separate Buddha Vihar at their place so VBV would be helpful. Technology is there so let u ...
... cause of negative actions; and negative actions are the cause of our suffering and non unity. Indian Buddhist NRIs are scattered through the world and since they do not have big number to have and maintain separate Buddha Vihar at their place so VBV would be helpful. Technology is there so let u ...
Entrance to the Middle Way
... 152. Dr. Mehm Tin Mun - Buddha Abhidharma 153. Dr. Thynn Thynn - Living Meditation, Living Insight 154. Dr. Victor A. Gunasekara - Basic Buddhism 155. Henepola Gunaratana - A Critical Analysis of the Jhanas 156. Mindfulness in Plain English 157. Jack Kornfeld - The Eight Fold Path for the Householde ...
... 152. Dr. Mehm Tin Mun - Buddha Abhidharma 153. Dr. Thynn Thynn - Living Meditation, Living Insight 154. Dr. Victor A. Gunasekara - Basic Buddhism 155. Henepola Gunaratana - A Critical Analysis of the Jhanas 156. Mindfulness in Plain English 157. Jack Kornfeld - The Eight Fold Path for the Householde ...
Introduction to Buddha-Dharma and Sōtō Zen Practice
... The Heart of Dogen’s Shobogenzo – Norman Waddell and Masao Abe Shobogenzo Zuimonki: Sayings of Eihei Dogen Zenji – Shohaku Okumura Transmission of Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Keizan Zenji – Thomas Cleary Record of Transmitting the Light: Zen Master Keizan’s Denkoroku – Francis Cook Wom ...
... The Heart of Dogen’s Shobogenzo – Norman Waddell and Masao Abe Shobogenzo Zuimonki: Sayings of Eihei Dogen Zenji – Shohaku Okumura Transmission of Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Keizan Zenji – Thomas Cleary Record of Transmitting the Light: Zen Master Keizan’s Denkoroku – Francis Cook Wom ...
Gautama Buddha - The Enlightened One
... Christians and Muslims). Reaching the state of enlightenment and entering Nirvana involves the development of morality, meditation, and wisdom – or in other words, self-salvation. After Gautama Buddha’s death, his followers carried his teachings into other parts of India, Sri Lanka, Burma (now Myan ...
... Christians and Muslims). Reaching the state of enlightenment and entering Nirvana involves the development of morality, meditation, and wisdom – or in other words, self-salvation. After Gautama Buddha’s death, his followers carried his teachings into other parts of India, Sri Lanka, Burma (now Myan ...
WORD
... four Noble truths are the result of the Buddha’s unique experience just like the man who found the magic pond by chance. If no one found out the fact that we are not tigers, there is no way we could know the truth, is there? We would then live and struggle like tigers, being stupid and totally ignor ...
... four Noble truths are the result of the Buddha’s unique experience just like the man who found the magic pond by chance. If no one found out the fact that we are not tigers, there is no way we could know the truth, is there? We would then live and struggle like tigers, being stupid and totally ignor ...
Sculpture
... This ornately decorated seated Buddha is made of paper-mache. It has then been lacquered and either painted or gilded and inlayed with colour glass. Lacquer mixed with bone ash can provide moulded decoration for hair, jewellery, and borders on clothing. The lacquer also provides a base for the inlay ...
... This ornately decorated seated Buddha is made of paper-mache. It has then been lacquered and either painted or gilded and inlayed with colour glass. Lacquer mixed with bone ash can provide moulded decoration for hair, jewellery, and borders on clothing. The lacquer also provides a base for the inlay ...
Buddhist meditation
Buddhist meditation refers to the meditative practices associated with the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.Core meditation techniques have been preserved in ancient Buddhist texts and have proliferated and diversified through teacher-student transmissions. Buddhists pursue meditation as part of the path toward Enlightenment and Nirvana. The closest words for meditation in the classical languages of Buddhism are bhāvanā and jhāna/dhyāna. Buddhist meditation techniques have become increasingly popular in the wider world, with many non-Buddhists taking them up for a variety of reasons.Buddhist meditation encompasses a variety of meditation techniques that aim to develop mindfulness, concentration, supramundane powers, tranquility, and insight. Given the large number and diversity of traditional Buddhist meditation practices, this article primarily identifies authoritative contextual frameworks — both contemporary and canonical — for the variety of practices. For those seeking school-specific meditation information, it may be more appropriate to simply view the articles listed in the ""See also"" section below.