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... illustrated that, whereas we often take latter for granted, in nature they are not. This foreword is not so much about dedicating my thesis to these men, as it is meant to be an eulogy to the pursuit of understanding what connects us all, in the utmost ‘worldly’ matters academic scholarship has long ...
... illustrated that, whereas we often take latter for granted, in nature they are not. This foreword is not so much about dedicating my thesis to these men, as it is meant to be an eulogy to the pursuit of understanding what connects us all, in the utmost ‘worldly’ matters academic scholarship has long ...
Natural Buddhism, supernatural Buddhism
... tidy it up. When we begin this enterprise, we have to decide what things we want to keep, and what we do not need to keep. Buddhism today is like an old house or ancient palace with a complex of houses, rooms and structures. If we are the housekeeper or caretaker, or even just an inhabitant, we need ...
... tidy it up. When we begin this enterprise, we have to decide what things we want to keep, and what we do not need to keep. Buddhism today is like an old house or ancient palace with a complex of houses, rooms and structures. If we are the housekeeper or caretaker, or even just an inhabitant, we need ...
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... complete and total extinction of all self-interest, and realization of emptiness. ...
... complete and total extinction of all self-interest, and realization of emptiness. ...
Essence of the Heart Sutra: The Dalai Lama`s Heart of Wisdom
... tendency to grasp at enduring realities where there are none, particularly the tendency to grasp at an enduring sense of self. It is this grasping that gives rise to dysfunction in our interaction with our fellow beings and with the world around us. Since this tendency is deeply rooted in the psyche ...
... tendency to grasp at enduring realities where there are none, particularly the tendency to grasp at an enduring sense of self. It is this grasping that gives rise to dysfunction in our interaction with our fellow beings and with the world around us. Since this tendency is deeply rooted in the psyche ...
The First Saṅgīti and Theravāda Monasticism Bhikkhu Anālayo
... lifestyle makes both monastic traditions rather sensitive to dissatisfaction among their respective lay followers and the potential loss of their support.28 In order to prevent communal disharmony and its dire repercussions, the assembled participants of the first saṅgīti would have found themselves ...
... lifestyle makes both monastic traditions rather sensitive to dissatisfaction among their respective lay followers and the potential loss of their support.28 In order to prevent communal disharmony and its dire repercussions, the assembled participants of the first saṅgīti would have found themselves ...
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... Buddhism in Southeast Asia • For more than 40 years, the Buddha preached his ideas. • Disciples gathered around him, and after his death, they spread his message all over Asia. • As more people practiced Buddhism, disagreements arose about the Buddha’s ideas. • Finally, Buddhists split into two gro ...
... Buddhism in Southeast Asia • For more than 40 years, the Buddha preached his ideas. • Disciples gathered around him, and after his death, they spread his message all over Asia. • As more people practiced Buddhism, disagreements arose about the Buddha’s ideas. • Finally, Buddhists split into two gro ...
Meditation according to Hinduism
... Jetavana (Deer Park) at Isipatana (Sarnath) near Varanasi. His first sermon, which is popularly called the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta, or the ideological thread which sets in motion the wheel of dharma (dharma), was given to the five ascetics-Assaji, Upali, Moggallana, Sariputta and Aananda-who had ...
... Jetavana (Deer Park) at Isipatana (Sarnath) near Varanasi. His first sermon, which is popularly called the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta, or the ideological thread which sets in motion the wheel of dharma (dharma), was given to the five ascetics-Assaji, Upali, Moggallana, Sariputta and Aananda-who had ...
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... interesting account of the origin of the mandala of five Dhyani Buddhas, viz. Vairocana, Akshyobhya, Ratna Sambhava, Amitabha and Amoghsiddhi. It is stated in Guhyasamaja that Buddhahood may be attained within the shortest possible time and even in one lifetime if one practices under a perfect Vajra ...
... interesting account of the origin of the mandala of five Dhyani Buddhas, viz. Vairocana, Akshyobhya, Ratna Sambhava, Amitabha and Amoghsiddhi. It is stated in Guhyasamaja that Buddhahood may be attained within the shortest possible time and even in one lifetime if one practices under a perfect Vajra ...
Two Sets of Cause and Effect - buddhist
... always associated with our mind state, our feelings or emotions. However, while it is quite easy to see how suffering and its cause are linked with feelings, it may be more difficult to understand this in the context of the second set, cessation and path, as these are more subtle. Nonetheless, cessa ...
... always associated with our mind state, our feelings or emotions. However, while it is quite easy to see how suffering and its cause are linked with feelings, it may be more difficult to understand this in the context of the second set, cessation and path, as these are more subtle. Nonetheless, cessa ...
The Confluence of Photography with Literati Painting and Religious
... Just after the May 12 Wenchuan earthquakes, I went to the area and tried to photograph the destruction. Under the demolition of thousands of homes and buildings was death and suffering and an unbearable number of victims who had lost everything. But the devastation also gave me the opportunity to w ...
... Just after the May 12 Wenchuan earthquakes, I went to the area and tried to photograph the destruction. Under the demolition of thousands of homes and buildings was death and suffering and an unbearable number of victims who had lost everything. But the devastation also gave me the opportunity to w ...
JBE Research Article ISSN 1076-9005 Volume 4 1997:1-74
... by declaring some to be original, authentic or true, while others are regarded as later or even as deviations. But in the absence of a commonly recognized stratification of the earlier portions of the canonical texts, what is considered original or true Buddhism is easily influenced by the interpret ...
... by declaring some to be original, authentic or true, while others are regarded as later or even as deviations. But in the absence of a commonly recognized stratification of the earlier portions of the canonical texts, what is considered original or true Buddhism is easily influenced by the interpret ...
The Female Wisdom. The Female Aspect in
... 21 volumes of Sūtra teachings in Kangyur12, and some of the Sūtras divisions in Tangyur13, from which Heart Sūtra is probably one of the most famous Buddhist texts. It is defined as the essence of all Prajñāpāramitā’s teachings. The Prajñāpāramitāsūtras14 of Indian Mahayana tradition date already fro ...
... 21 volumes of Sūtra teachings in Kangyur12, and some of the Sūtras divisions in Tangyur13, from which Heart Sūtra is probably one of the most famous Buddhist texts. It is defined as the essence of all Prajñāpāramitā’s teachings. The Prajñāpāramitāsūtras14 of Indian Mahayana tradition date already fro ...
Early Buddhism and the Urban Revolution
... Dhammapada and the Thera and the Then Gdthds. In the case of the Vinaya Pitaka, the pdrdjika, pdciltiya, pdtidesaniya and sekhiya regulations were considered to be crucial for the formation of the Buddhist monastic community. The Digha and Majjhima collections contain the major doctrines of early Bu ...
... Dhammapada and the Thera and the Then Gdthds. In the case of the Vinaya Pitaka, the pdrdjika, pdciltiya, pdtidesaniya and sekhiya regulations were considered to be crucial for the formation of the Buddhist monastic community. The Digha and Majjhima collections contain the major doctrines of early Bu ...
History - Arihant Book
... • Early Aryans were semi-nomadic and cattle. Later on, they became cultivators, and then left the nomadic life. • They gave great preference to the cattles, so the ruling class was warrior, who was able to fight for the cattle. • In cattle, ‘cow’ was very preferable, like the word ‘Gauri’ (cow) is m ...
... • Early Aryans were semi-nomadic and cattle. Later on, they became cultivators, and then left the nomadic life. • They gave great preference to the cattles, so the ruling class was warrior, who was able to fight for the cattle. • In cattle, ‘cow’ was very preferable, like the word ‘Gauri’ (cow) is m ...
Masters and Gautama: A Synthesis of Buddhist Philosophy
... subject to a world consisting of modifiers, pre-established social elements, systems of opinion and belief, which, though we may be unaware of them while they work their magic on us, ultimately serve to wrap us in a prison of thought. At the same time, there exist modifiers which may serve to free u ...
... subject to a world consisting of modifiers, pre-established social elements, systems of opinion and belief, which, though we may be unaware of them while they work their magic on us, ultimately serve to wrap us in a prison of thought. At the same time, there exist modifiers which may serve to free u ...
Ameriyana: The Western Vehicle of the Buddha Dharma
... Catechism,” a summary statement on the practices and teachings of Buddhism.11 The Theosophical Society became a well–known group headed by two “White Buddhists,” thrusting the religion further into the public sphere. The second major event in the development of Buddhism in America is the World’s Par ...
... Catechism,” a summary statement on the practices and teachings of Buddhism.11 The Theosophical Society became a well–known group headed by two “White Buddhists,” thrusting the religion further into the public sphere. The second major event in the development of Buddhism in America is the World’s Par ...
The Comparative study between Hinduism and Buddhism
... though ultimately untrue, from the relative standpoint provide a focus for devotion and are given to help practitioners, ultimately leading them towards salvation and enlightened understanding. The meditation practice under discussion can thus be described within the context of skilful means. It is ...
... though ultimately untrue, from the relative standpoint provide a focus for devotion and are given to help practitioners, ultimately leading them towards salvation and enlightened understanding. The meditation practice under discussion can thus be described within the context of skilful means. It is ...
傳統西藏對音樂表演及傳播的態度Traditional Tibetan Buddhist
... Sakya Pandita’s “Treatise on Music” The Treatise on Music by the great XIII century scholar Sakya Pandita (1182-1251) is the only full-length Tibetan text dealing with theoretical matters concerning music. There is a commentary to this classic text written by Kunga Sonam in the XVII century and it w ...
... Sakya Pandita’s “Treatise on Music” The Treatise on Music by the great XIII century scholar Sakya Pandita (1182-1251) is the only full-length Tibetan text dealing with theoretical matters concerning music. There is a commentary to this classic text written by Kunga Sonam in the XVII century and it w ...
Bathing the Buddha Dharma Assembly
... Buddhism Headquarters, Hua Zang Si in San Francisco, and Sanger Mission on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the Sakyamuni Buddha Hall at Hua Zang Si in San Francisco. At this Dharma Assembly, we will beseech Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to bless all living beings, bring peace to the world, free livi ...
... Buddhism Headquarters, Hua Zang Si in San Francisco, and Sanger Mission on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the Sakyamuni Buddha Hall at Hua Zang Si in San Francisco. At this Dharma Assembly, we will beseech Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to bless all living beings, bring peace to the world, free livi ...
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... Buddhism or Buddhist Truth because what they do is about Christianity, about God, about Christian's Truth; therefore, it is different kind of enlightenment. When we talk about enlightenment, it can only mean one thing and that is our spiritual development or spiritual journey. It means we talk about ...
... Buddhism or Buddhist Truth because what they do is about Christianity, about God, about Christian's Truth; therefore, it is different kind of enlightenment. When we talk about enlightenment, it can only mean one thing and that is our spiritual development or spiritual journey. It means we talk about ...
wheel of dharma - Buddhist Churches of America
... Everyone must leave the nest and go to places they’ve never been “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”, is what Dr. Seuss once said So, journey into the future with confidence and passion, rather than fear and dread And despite how much we may want there to be, there’s no rewind, ...
... Everyone must leave the nest and go to places they’ve never been “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”, is what Dr. Seuss once said So, journey into the future with confidence and passion, rather than fear and dread And despite how much we may want there to be, there’s no rewind, ...
The Indian Roots of Pure Land Buddhism: Insights from the Oldest
... change, the Buddhist teachings (formulated in human language) and the Buddhist sangha (understood as a humanly constructed community) were both considered subject to decay. Most important of all, the life span of any living being—including a fully awakened buddha—was viewed as finite. Thus after the ...
... change, the Buddhist teachings (formulated in human language) and the Buddhist sangha (understood as a humanly constructed community) were both considered subject to decay. Most important of all, the life span of any living being—including a fully awakened buddha—was viewed as finite. Thus after the ...
June - Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
... Even Shinran, disciple of the Buddha, might have said he was wrong when he abandoned Tendai practices and took refuge in Amida’s vows. I wonder why it is so difficult for me to say “I was wrong” and why I’m so self-righteous and inflexible, especially when I discuss such social issues as abortion, r ...
... Even Shinran, disciple of the Buddha, might have said he was wrong when he abandoned Tendai practices and took refuge in Amida’s vows. I wonder why it is so difficult for me to say “I was wrong” and why I’m so self-righteous and inflexible, especially when I discuss such social issues as abortion, r ...
File - Emma D Franco
... both Hinduism and Buddhism have paths to reach ultimate liberation or extinction, Hinduism has multiple, whereas Buddhism only has one: the Middle Path. The path to nirvana is very set and can only be reached by certain Buddhists. In order to achieve nirvana one must be a monk or a nun (the Middle P ...
... both Hinduism and Buddhism have paths to reach ultimate liberation or extinction, Hinduism has multiple, whereas Buddhism only has one: the Middle Path. The path to nirvana is very set and can only be reached by certain Buddhists. In order to achieve nirvana one must be a monk or a nun (the Middle P ...
AshTAmAngAlA, EighT AusPicious symbols, or EighT
... The wheel consists of a hub, rim, and generally eight spokes, although sometimes more are depicted. The circle as its underlying form is a universal symbol found in all cultures. In pre-Buddhist India it was a symbol for the sun. The number of spokes varied according to tradition – six, eight, twelv ...
... The wheel consists of a hub, rim, and generally eight spokes, although sometimes more are depicted. The circle as its underlying form is a universal symbol found in all cultures. In pre-Buddhist India it was a symbol for the sun. The number of spokes varied according to tradition – six, eight, twelv ...