Samsara and the Organization - Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
... also develops the feeling of desire and secures its recollection in the mind. Recollection is the ability of the mind to return to any object, and forms part of the memory. Concentration is the ability of the mind to remain focused on any object. Intelligence is the ability to examine an object and ...
... also develops the feeling of desire and secures its recollection in the mind. Recollection is the ability of the mind to return to any object, and forms part of the memory. Concentration is the ability of the mind to remain focused on any object. Intelligence is the ability to examine an object and ...
Noble Eightfold Path - Threefold Lotus Kwoon
... virtue of abstaining from idle chatter is explained as speaking what is connected with the Dhamma goal of his liberation (by definition this is the process of cessation of that habit energy). In the Abhaya-raja-kumara Sutta, the Buddha explains the virtue of right speech in different scenarios, base ...
... virtue of abstaining from idle chatter is explained as speaking what is connected with the Dhamma goal of his liberation (by definition this is the process of cessation of that habit energy). In the Abhaya-raja-kumara Sutta, the Buddha explains the virtue of right speech in different scenarios, base ...
The Survival of Mahayana Buddhism in Nepal
... Muslim and British invaders. Hence the culture and civilisation of the Newars did not undergo the deep social, religious, political and cultural changes that went along with Muslim and British rule in Northern India. Moreover, Nepal was until the 1950s a closed country, sealed effectively from outsi ...
... Muslim and British invaders. Hence the culture and civilisation of the Newars did not undergo the deep social, religious, political and cultural changes that went along with Muslim and British rule in Northern India. Moreover, Nepal was until the 1950s a closed country, sealed effectively from outsi ...
Atman/Anatman in Buddhism - Eastern Tradition Research Institute
... When George Cœdès, who was later to became Bhattacharya’s mentor, first saw this inscription in 1908, he thought that it had been contaminated by Hindu influence.12 But after Sylvain Lévi published his edition and translation of the Mahåyåna-Sütrålaµkåra in 1907 and 1911, it became apparent that no ...
... When George Cœdès, who was later to became Bhattacharya’s mentor, first saw this inscription in 1908, he thought that it had been contaminated by Hindu influence.12 But after Sylvain Lévi published his edition and translation of the Mahåyåna-Sütrålaµkåra in 1907 and 1911, it became apparent that no ...
Autumn Edition - Buddhist Society Victoria
... Committee members: Please note that portfolios have not been finalized as the Committee and Bhante Jag are presently sorting out sub-committee structures and divisions of responsibility. This task has become essential because of the new responsibilities and tasks involved in the establishment of the ...
... Committee members: Please note that portfolios have not been finalized as the Committee and Bhante Jag are presently sorting out sub-committee structures and divisions of responsibility. This task has become essential because of the new responsibilities and tasks involved in the establishment of the ...
Transcript of the teachings by Geshe Chonyi
... unable to do anything else, especially virtuous activities. They are actually obstacles to our Dharma practice. On the other hand, we dislike those things opposite to these four. To equalise our reactions to them, we should reflect on the benefits of encountering them. This advice on analysing the p ...
... unable to do anything else, especially virtuous activities. They are actually obstacles to our Dharma practice. On the other hand, we dislike those things opposite to these four. To equalise our reactions to them, we should reflect on the benefits of encountering them. This advice on analysing the p ...
The Dragon Who Never Sleeps
... extensive as the universe itself.4 This is philosophy at its grandest, and the Buddhist is left with the task of making it personal. Religions with Near Eastern antecedents permit a personal relationship with God, and while many of the metaphorical figures in the Hua-yen ching could be called deitie ...
... extensive as the universe itself.4 This is philosophy at its grandest, and the Buddhist is left with the task of making it personal. Religions with Near Eastern antecedents permit a personal relationship with God, and while many of the metaphorical figures in the Hua-yen ching could be called deitie ...
Exploring Mongol -Tibetan Relations: The Contribution
... the success of 1921 Mongol revolution under the direct impact of Bolshevik revolution, relations between the two sides came to a halt for more than seven decades. Among several monastic institutions, the largest monastic institution in the Mongol history was Gandantegcheling monastery, founded by th ...
... the success of 1921 Mongol revolution under the direct impact of Bolshevik revolution, relations between the two sides came to a halt for more than seven decades. Among several monastic institutions, the largest monastic institution in the Mongol history was Gandantegcheling monastery, founded by th ...
Buddhism, Animism, and Entertainment in Cambodian Melismatic
... sources are available today, a fieldwork in 2010 was to determine if this chanting is still used. Indeed it was found to be vividly alive and recordings could be done in several monasteries. Cambodian Buddhism is known to have strong elements from Hindu and animistic traditions and also the Khmer Ro ...
... sources are available today, a fieldwork in 2010 was to determine if this chanting is still used. Indeed it was found to be vividly alive and recordings could be done in several monasteries. Cambodian Buddhism is known to have strong elements from Hindu and animistic traditions and also the Khmer Ro ...
Emergence of the Pure Land Path: The Mahayana Movement
... Mahayana Buddhists therefore established the practice of prajna, by which they sought to transcend the very dichotomies of samsara and nirvana, blind passions and enlightenment, and self and others. Through the realization of this nondualistic wisdom, they sought to “see suchness” or things just as ...
... Mahayana Buddhists therefore established the practice of prajna, by which they sought to transcend the very dichotomies of samsara and nirvana, blind passions and enlightenment, and self and others. Through the realization of this nondualistic wisdom, they sought to “see suchness” or things just as ...
World Religions 1: Buddhism Hinduism Sikhism June 2016
... All Buddhists whether lay or monastic must observe the moral precepts before any progress on the path to enlightenment can be made. Attaining nibbana is a goal only achievable through good karma and good moral behaviour. It is not possible to practise meditation without a secure moral base. ...
... All Buddhists whether lay or monastic must observe the moral precepts before any progress on the path to enlightenment can be made. Attaining nibbana is a goal only achievable through good karma and good moral behaviour. It is not possible to practise meditation without a secure moral base. ...
Bridging the Digital Divide from a Buddhist Perspective with
... arising of Dukkha, such as the lack of money, certain skills and language capabilities, lack of resources and strategic planning. The third Noble Truth is Nirodha which means the cessation of sufferings, e.g. solutions to resolve the problem situation. The required money could be raised through vari ...
... arising of Dukkha, such as the lack of money, certain skills and language capabilities, lack of resources and strategic planning. The third Noble Truth is Nirodha which means the cessation of sufferings, e.g. solutions to resolve the problem situation. The required money could be raised through vari ...
Money, Sex, War, Karma: Notes for a Buddhist Revolution
... quite wealthy and influential, as also happened to the medieval church in Europe. This changed the relationship between monastics and laypeople. The Pali Canon makes it quite clear that lay men and women can also attain liberation, although they have more responsibilities and distractions to cope wi ...
... quite wealthy and influential, as also happened to the medieval church in Europe. This changed the relationship between monastics and laypeople. The Pali Canon makes it quite clear that lay men and women can also attain liberation, although they have more responsibilities and distractions to cope wi ...
Buddhist Studies in Germany and Austria 1971
... where departments of South Asian studies are rare and more oriented towards contemporary studies, and where most scholars of Buddhism are employed by departments of religious studies. This Indo-centrism, however, is balanced by Michael FRIEDRICH's contribution on East Asian Buddhism. 1. Generalia a. ...
... where departments of South Asian studies are rare and more oriented towards contemporary studies, and where most scholars of Buddhism are employed by departments of religious studies. This Indo-centrism, however, is balanced by Michael FRIEDRICH's contribution on East Asian Buddhism. 1. Generalia a. ...
Prince Asoka
... Buddhism initially only existed in small pockets throughout some parts of India, but various aspects of Asoka's life and actions significantly influenced the spread of Buddhism. These aspects varied from Asoka's teachings, works, his life as a role model and his effect on society. Asoka was initiall ...
... Buddhism initially only existed in small pockets throughout some parts of India, but various aspects of Asoka's life and actions significantly influenced the spread of Buddhism. These aspects varied from Asoka's teachings, works, his life as a role model and his effect on society. Asoka was initiall ...
Buddhist Empowerment & Life Transformation
... learn Samsara concept of death in Buddhism for counseling and treatment model building. To study Good Deed Approach as life plan for empowerment and life transformation. To integrate the spirituality with life planning for life transformation. ...
... learn Samsara concept of death in Buddhism for counseling and treatment model building. To study Good Deed Approach as life plan for empowerment and life transformation. To integrate the spirituality with life planning for life transformation. ...
nirvana 2
... ‘The sphere of pure form’ whereas the last four concentrate on ‘The sphere of formlessness’. Although there must be a willingness to achieve Nibbana, this is different from other forms of desire, which generate kamma. At the stage of the eighth Jhana even willingness has to give way to what is terme ...
... ‘The sphere of pure form’ whereas the last four concentrate on ‘The sphere of formlessness’. Although there must be a willingness to achieve Nibbana, this is different from other forms of desire, which generate kamma. At the stage of the eighth Jhana even willingness has to give way to what is terme ...
A brief introduction to Buddhism and the Sakya tradition
... This booklet is the first of what we hope will become a small series of introductory volumes on Buddhism in thought and practice. This volume was prepared by Christian Bernert, a member of the Chödung Karmo Translation Group, and is meant for interested newcomers with little or no background knowled ...
... This booklet is the first of what we hope will become a small series of introductory volumes on Buddhism in thought and practice. This volume was prepared by Christian Bernert, a member of the Chödung Karmo Translation Group, and is meant for interested newcomers with little or no background knowled ...
Buddhism 1 - Beliefs, special days, divisions and
... not the absolute nature of a variety of deities. Some clearly believe in life after death in a very real sense whilst others do not, believing that only kamma or karmic seeds are transferred beyond the end of physical life. The fact that all types of Buddhism are based on the same basic teachings of ...
... not the absolute nature of a variety of deities. Some clearly believe in life after death in a very real sense whilst others do not, believing that only kamma or karmic seeds are transferred beyond the end of physical life. The fact that all types of Buddhism are based on the same basic teachings of ...
Murphy, Regan E. - Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
... 68 | Japanese Journal of Religious Studies 36/1 (2009) The “father” of Kokugaku, Keichū, noticed a disparity between the Teika system of kanazukai and the ways that kana was used in the texts he had studied for his commentary on the Man’yōshū. His Wajishōranshō 和字正濫抄 (1695) provided a new interpret ...
... 68 | Japanese Journal of Religious Studies 36/1 (2009) The “father” of Kokugaku, Keichū, noticed a disparity between the Teika system of kanazukai and the ways that kana was used in the texts he had studied for his commentary on the Man’yōshū. His Wajishōranshō 和字正濫抄 (1695) provided a new interpret ...
Dzogchen retreat 2013_EN - Palyul Dharma Center in Europe
... many profound transmissions from His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche and many others great Tibetan masters. Khen Rinpoche has thoroughly studied, researched and mastered the Tibetan Studies that cover the vast and profound teachings of Lord Buddha ...
... many profound transmissions from His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche and many others great Tibetan masters. Khen Rinpoche has thoroughly studied, researched and mastered the Tibetan Studies that cover the vast and profound teachings of Lord Buddha ...
Buddhist Meditation and Depth Psychology
... He may extol its scientific worldview or abhor and condemn its "atheism." The Buddha is vaguely equated with God or Jesus, and meditation is suspected of being a hypnotic approach to mysticism or an escape from reality. However, such erroneous notions of the Dhamma, the teaching of the Buddha, are n ...
... He may extol its scientific worldview or abhor and condemn its "atheism." The Buddha is vaguely equated with God or Jesus, and meditation is suspected of being a hypnotic approach to mysticism or an escape from reality. However, such erroneous notions of the Dhamma, the teaching of the Buddha, are n ...