blood and bodhisattvas - College of the Holy Cross
... worship of Bungadya, it is neccessary to know the myth told to explain the origins of his annual procession. The essential story presented below is Npically offered by Hindu and Buddhist Newars, as well as non-Newar devotees. ...
... worship of Bungadya, it is neccessary to know the myth told to explain the origins of his annual procession. The essential story presented below is Npically offered by Hindu and Buddhist Newars, as well as non-Newar devotees. ...
A Hermeneutical Study of the Avatamsaka Sutra
... in common with their non-religious counterparts. This is because Buddhism itself does not sit into several “categories” of religion, at least according to a Western methodology of the philosophy of religion. Scholars point to the fact that the early Theravada school placed emphasis on the Dhamma as ...
... in common with their non-religious counterparts. This is because Buddhism itself does not sit into several “categories” of religion, at least according to a Western methodology of the philosophy of religion. Scholars point to the fact that the early Theravada school placed emphasis on the Dhamma as ...
The Central Grotto in Xiaonanhai and the Buddhist Concept of
... banjing ji) over its entrance relating a general overview of the construction process. This grotto, while small in size, is rich in both visual imagery and text, providing valuable information on Northern Qi Buddhism and cave-temples. Construction on the Central Grotto began in the year Tienbao 1 (5 ...
... banjing ji) over its entrance relating a general overview of the construction process. This grotto, while small in size, is rich in both visual imagery and text, providing valuable information on Northern Qi Buddhism and cave-temples. Construction on the Central Grotto began in the year Tienbao 1 (5 ...
Tradition and the family
... • The founder, Siddhartha Gautama, taught that life was full of pain and suffering in an endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. • You could escape this cycle by following the Eightfold path which leads nirvana, a sate of perfect peace. • When in nirvana, one will never be born again into a life ...
... • The founder, Siddhartha Gautama, taught that life was full of pain and suffering in an endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. • You could escape this cycle by following the Eightfold path which leads nirvana, a sate of perfect peace. • When in nirvana, one will never be born again into a life ...
Buddhist Perspectives on Health and Healing
... collective product of previous actions starting from past lives and ending at your last second. While suitable care is given to a patient, he/she should realize the nature of this so fragile, no-self life. These principles will lead patients and their relatives to have less suffering and anxiety. It ...
... collective product of previous actions starting from past lives and ending at your last second. While suitable care is given to a patient, he/she should realize the nature of this so fragile, no-self life. These principles will lead patients and their relatives to have less suffering and anxiety. It ...
The Buddha, Enlightenment and Buddhist beliefs The Buddha
... Theravada Buddhism emphasises attaining enlightenment through one's own efforts. Meditation and concentration are vital elements of the way to enlightenment. The ideal road is to dedicate oneself to full-time monastic life (become a Buddhist monk). In this sense, Theravada Buddhism emphasises indivi ...
... Theravada Buddhism emphasises attaining enlightenment through one's own efforts. Meditation and concentration are vital elements of the way to enlightenment. The ideal road is to dedicate oneself to full-time monastic life (become a Buddhist monk). In this sense, Theravada Buddhism emphasises indivi ...
Digitization of Sanskrit Buddhist Texts in Nepal
... When the Mahayana sutras were introduced into China by the missionaries of India and Central Asia it was already regarded as the authentic word of Lord Buddha. As the sutras were translated into Chinese, the first of which appeared in 68 A.D., they profoundly awakened the Chinese and then the Japane ...
... When the Mahayana sutras were introduced into China by the missionaries of India and Central Asia it was already regarded as the authentic word of Lord Buddha. As the sutras were translated into Chinese, the first of which appeared in 68 A.D., they profoundly awakened the Chinese and then the Japane ...
Tolerance and Peace the essence of Buddhism
... The concept of peace expressed by the word „Shanti‟, is described as the ideal state of man in Buddhist literature. We can say that Buddhism has aimed at peace in its long history. Today its followers have a special duty to work for establishment of peace in the world and set an example for others ...
... The concept of peace expressed by the word „Shanti‟, is described as the ideal state of man in Buddhist literature. We can say that Buddhism has aimed at peace in its long history. Today its followers have a special duty to work for establishment of peace in the world and set an example for others ...
Italian Newspaper article interview on meditation
... tradition (in books such as the suttas and the Visuddhimagga) as well as the yogic tradition (as found in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.) "Is this practice suitable for anyone?" Concentration meditation, also known as samatha meditation, is a practice suitable for anyone. It is the first practice tha ...
... tradition (in books such as the suttas and the Visuddhimagga) as well as the yogic tradition (as found in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.) "Is this practice suitable for anyone?" Concentration meditation, also known as samatha meditation, is a practice suitable for anyone. It is the first practice tha ...
Conversion to Tibetan Buddhism
... Talk of “conversion” assumes the existence of multiple religions (of which Buddhism is one), coupled with the possibility of leaving one and adopting another. In fact the category of “religion” turns out to be rather vague—there exists an abundance of borderline phenomena2 which may or may not be cl ...
... Talk of “conversion” assumes the existence of multiple religions (of which Buddhism is one), coupled with the possibility of leaving one and adopting another. In fact the category of “religion” turns out to be rather vague—there exists an abundance of borderline phenomena2 which may or may not be cl ...
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 ...
Myosetsuji News Sept_14
... the Dai-Gohonzon. I’m convinced I have lessened some karmic retribution through my Buddhist practice. What better place to expiate one’s negative karma? ...
... the Dai-Gohonzon. I’m convinced I have lessened some karmic retribution through my Buddhist practice. What better place to expiate one’s negative karma? ...
Buddhism and Psychology - NYU Gallatin School of Individualized
... picking up a few simsapa leaves with his hand, he asked the monks, “What do you think, monks: Which are more numerous, the few simsapa leaves in my hand or those overhead in the simsapa forest? The leaves in the hand of the Blessed One are few in number, lord. Those overhead in the forest are far mo ...
... picking up a few simsapa leaves with his hand, he asked the monks, “What do you think, monks: Which are more numerous, the few simsapa leaves in my hand or those overhead in the simsapa forest? The leaves in the hand of the Blessed One are few in number, lord. Those overhead in the forest are far mo ...
Thai Law and Buddhist Law - GGU Law Digital Commons
... territory occupied by the unified Thai groups in present-day Thailand (Thai Noi or "little" Thai as distinguished from their cousins Thai Yai or "big" Thai now settled in Shan State) . The Thai name MUANG THAI as translated into English "Thailand" has sometimes given rise to an objection from certai ...
... territory occupied by the unified Thai groups in present-day Thailand (Thai Noi or "little" Thai as distinguished from their cousins Thai Yai or "big" Thai now settled in Shan State) . The Thai name MUANG THAI as translated into English "Thailand" has sometimes given rise to an objection from certai ...
Is Colorado Buddhism Green? - Digital Commons @ DU
... possible solutions for the crisis and have being searching for a principle of living a “green” lifestyle. Religious beliefs and practices have become an effective part of humans’ presence in ecological systems in many parts of the world. Buddhism is part of this presence, and it is generally recogni ...
... possible solutions for the crisis and have being searching for a principle of living a “green” lifestyle. Religious beliefs and practices have become an effective part of humans’ presence in ecological systems in many parts of the world. Buddhism is part of this presence, and it is generally recogni ...
3. Interpretative Examples of Controversial Doctrines in the Buddhist
... (2) What has not been considered inappropriate is appropriate if it resembles what is appropriate. For example: A cup of tea in the afternoon has not been prohibited as inappropriate, but resembles what is appropriate; hence it is appropriate. (3) What has not been considered appropriate is inapprop ...
... (2) What has not been considered inappropriate is appropriate if it resembles what is appropriate. For example: A cup of tea in the afternoon has not been prohibited as inappropriate, but resembles what is appropriate; hence it is appropriate. (3) What has not been considered appropriate is inapprop ...
The Spread of Sarnath-Style Buddha Images in Southeast Asia and
... The Sarnath sculptures from the Gupta period have less volume, are thinner, have longer limbs, and have a rhythmically treated bodyline compared to Mathura sculptures (Kang 2004, 268–299). Because the garments of these statues do not have draperies, they appear as if naked. Another difference involv ...
... The Sarnath sculptures from the Gupta period have less volume, are thinner, have longer limbs, and have a rhythmically treated bodyline compared to Mathura sculptures (Kang 2004, 268–299). Because the garments of these statues do not have draperies, they appear as if naked. Another difference involv ...
Gandharan Buddhist sculpture
... standard iconography of physical details that identify the figure as the Buddha. Some of the physical characteristics conform to the thirtytwo marks of a great man (lakshanas) which were codified in India in the pre-Buddhist era. For example, the Buddha is depicted with a protuberance on the top of ...
... standard iconography of physical details that identify the figure as the Buddha. Some of the physical characteristics conform to the thirtytwo marks of a great man (lakshanas) which were codified in India in the pre-Buddhist era. For example, the Buddha is depicted with a protuberance on the top of ...
Buddhist Influence on the Neo-Confucian Concept of the Sage
... The third is the Taoist religion, of which the ...
... The third is the Taoist religion, of which the ...
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... chronologically. In the land of snow, it was really a Herculean task for Padmasambhava to establish Buddhism. This work can only be done by the assimilation of the local beliefs and their gods in Buddhism and Padmasambhava has successfully done so with the help of his other Indian companions like Ka ...
... chronologically. In the land of snow, it was really a Herculean task for Padmasambhava to establish Buddhism. This work can only be done by the assimilation of the local beliefs and their gods in Buddhism and Padmasambhava has successfully done so with the help of his other Indian companions like Ka ...
The invisible Buddha
... How did the deification of the Buddha arise in later Buddhism? Firstly, it may be said that there were the unawakened followers who were unable to accept the death of the Buddha, whom they viewed just as we would today view the death of a great monastic, priest or teacher. In Shakespeare’s Julius Ca ...
... How did the deification of the Buddha arise in later Buddhism? Firstly, it may be said that there were the unawakened followers who were unable to accept the death of the Buddha, whom they viewed just as we would today view the death of a great monastic, priest or teacher. In Shakespeare’s Julius Ca ...
JBE Research Article Good or Skilful? Kusala in Canon and Commentary ISSN 1076-9005
... type of consciousness i.e. that connected with knowledge. This will in part account for the inclusion of Òproduced by skillÓ as a meaning of kusala. However, it must also have been embedded in his source material;22 here, as elsewhere, the Abhidhamma commentary preserves material for us in a less di ...
... type of consciousness i.e. that connected with knowledge. This will in part account for the inclusion of Òproduced by skillÓ as a meaning of kusala. However, it must also have been embedded in his source material;22 here, as elsewhere, the Abhidhamma commentary preserves material for us in a less di ...