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- University of Virginia
... Richard Cohn writes that sainthood refers to "the state of special holiness that many religions attribute to certain people."s Thomas Heffernan defines the saint as a symbol for the "interplay between the known and the unknown," "the intersection of ... the human and the divine, ... the historical a ...
... Richard Cohn writes that sainthood refers to "the state of special holiness that many religions attribute to certain people."s Thomas Heffernan defines the saint as a symbol for the "interplay between the known and the unknown," "the intersection of ... the human and the divine, ... the historical a ...
Buddha`s lists explained
... This book has been prepared and printed for no profit. This is because the teachings from the Buddha are actually so valuable that no price could ever be attached to it. In the vipassana tradition teachings are offered free of charge, but voluntary donations called dana are accepted. Voluntary contr ...
... This book has been prepared and printed for no profit. This is because the teachings from the Buddha are actually so valuable that no price could ever be attached to it. In the vipassana tradition teachings are offered free of charge, but voluntary donations called dana are accepted. Voluntary contr ...
Founding Human Rights within Buddhism: Exploring Buddha-Nature as an Ethical Foundation
... father than it is with an affectionate mother, and citizens are no less interrelated with a vicious and genocidal tyrant than they are with a spiritual beacon like the Dalai Lama. A metaphysical notion like interdependent arising which dictates how things are cannot be the basis for ethics and how t ...
... father than it is with an affectionate mother, and citizens are no less interrelated with a vicious and genocidal tyrant than they are with a spiritual beacon like the Dalai Lama. A metaphysical notion like interdependent arising which dictates how things are cannot be the basis for ethics and how t ...
A Study of Sukkhavipassaka in Pāli Buddhism
... meditation monks in Burma, and later they spread to other Buddhist countries in Asia and beyond. Some scholars, nevertheless, have cast doubts on the authenticity of the sukkhavipassaka doctrine. They argue that it is a later development, not recorded in the Pāli Nikāyas since the form-sphere jhāna ...
... meditation monks in Burma, and later they spread to other Buddhist countries in Asia and beyond. Some scholars, nevertheless, have cast doubts on the authenticity of the sukkhavipassaka doctrine. They argue that it is a later development, not recorded in the Pāli Nikāyas since the form-sphere jhāna ...
Local heritage and the problem with conservation
... There are primarily two perceptions, as I have argued elsewhere (Karlström 2009:193–196), that are decisive for the dominating conservationist ideal. The first is the presumption that a link with the past is necessary if we want to know who we are, to have an identity, and that this link provides ce ...
... There are primarily two perceptions, as I have argued elsewhere (Karlström 2009:193–196), that are decisive for the dominating conservationist ideal. The first is the presumption that a link with the past is necessary if we want to know who we are, to have an identity, and that this link provides ce ...
Rasa - Piazza
... ākhyāyikā) --From Michael Hahn, “The Buddhist Contribution to the Indian Belles Lettres” (455–471) ...
... ākhyāyikā) --From Michael Hahn, “The Buddhist Contribution to the Indian Belles Lettres” (455–471) ...
1. the only buddhayana
... eight major Mahayana Schools and two minor Hinayana ones. The former includes the Cha'n (Zen), Pureland, Tantra, Lu School (Vinaya sect), Tein-Tai (the sect founded by Chih-i (538-597) taking the Lotus Sutra as the real interpretation of Mahayana Buddhism), Hua-Yuen (A sect based on the Avatamsaka S ...
... eight major Mahayana Schools and two minor Hinayana ones. The former includes the Cha'n (Zen), Pureland, Tantra, Lu School (Vinaya sect), Tein-Tai (the sect founded by Chih-i (538-597) taking the Lotus Sutra as the real interpretation of Mahayana Buddhism), Hua-Yuen (A sect based on the Avatamsaka S ...
Basics of Practice - Nichiren Shoshu Myoshinji
... the innumerable Bodhisattvas of the Earth have so determined . . . . A lamp will be useless after the sun rises. How can dewdrops be beneficial once the rain falls? (MW, Vol. 3, p. 266; Gosho, p. 1219) ...
... the innumerable Bodhisattvas of the Earth have so determined . . . . A lamp will be useless after the sun rises. How can dewdrops be beneficial once the rain falls? (MW, Vol. 3, p. 266; Gosho, p. 1219) ...
Decline and Fall of Buddhism
... Neither of them started it, and their interests in interpreting it differently, if at all they did as claimed, had arisen out of political needs of the time. Those interested may see writings of Raosaheb Kasbe against this thinking. For our purpose, "Hindutwa" of any and all types have certain cardi ...
... Neither of them started it, and their interests in interpreting it differently, if at all they did as claimed, had arisen out of political needs of the time. Those interested may see writings of Raosaheb Kasbe against this thinking. For our purpose, "Hindutwa" of any and all types have certain cardi ...
- D-Scholarship@Pitt
... of these exemplary Buddhist laywomen in the High Qing (1683-1796), a period marked by social and political change that included the revival of Confucian classicism, increased visibility of women’s work, and government policies that reinforced an intrusive morality into the lives of women. Buddhism, ...
... of these exemplary Buddhist laywomen in the High Qing (1683-1796), a period marked by social and political change that included the revival of Confucian classicism, increased visibility of women’s work, and government policies that reinforced an intrusive morality into the lives of women. Buddhism, ...
Untitled - Shambhala Publications
... SHAMBHALA PUBLICATIONS AND SNOW LION TIBETAN BUDDHIST STUDIES IMPRINT: SNOW LION ...
... SHAMBHALA PUBLICATIONS AND SNOW LION TIBETAN BUDDHIST STUDIES IMPRINT: SNOW LION ...
Evaluating the “Unconscious in Dream” between Sigmund Freud
... Noble Truths and theory of the Dependent Origination (Paṭiccasamupp da).15 The ‘unconscious’ in the dreams Freud emphasizes the value of dreams as sources of insight into the unconscious desires, especially the infantile roots of unconscious wishes in dreams. Fascinated by the anomaly that the thing ...
... Noble Truths and theory of the Dependent Origination (Paṭiccasamupp da).15 The ‘unconscious’ in the dreams Freud emphasizes the value of dreams as sources of insight into the unconscious desires, especially the infantile roots of unconscious wishes in dreams. Fascinated by the anomaly that the thing ...
Ashoka
... Takshashila and the heir presumptive to the throne, blinded by a wily stratagem. The official executioners spared Kunala and he became a wandering singer accompanied by his favourite wife Kanchanmala. In Pataliputra, Ashoka heard Kunala's song, and realised that Kunala's misfortune may have been a pun ...
... Takshashila and the heir presumptive to the throne, blinded by a wily stratagem. The official executioners spared Kunala and he became a wandering singer accompanied by his favourite wife Kanchanmala. In Pataliputra, Ashoka heard Kunala's song, and realised that Kunala's misfortune may have been a pun ...
Three Creative Encounters: Tibetan Buddhist Tradition
... Peter Gottschalk for grounding my thoughts in theory and for pushing me to articulate my ramblings in concise sentences (I do not envy that task); My family—Mom, Dad, and Graham—for sharing my sense of humor and for indulging me when you don’t, and for supporting me with so much love; Poppy for the ...
... Peter Gottschalk for grounding my thoughts in theory and for pushing me to articulate my ramblings in concise sentences (I do not envy that task); My family—Mom, Dad, and Graham—for sharing my sense of humor and for indulging me when you don’t, and for supporting me with so much love; Poppy for the ...
PROCESS -ORIENTED PSYCHOLOGY AND DEVOTION IN
... my own personal observations, experiences and ideas and these are clearly indicated. In my experience, it is often difficult to separate being a psychotherapist and a Buddhist. in the following article by Maura Sills who is a Buddhist psychotherapist, I feel it could well be a process worker as well ...
... my own personal observations, experiences and ideas and these are clearly indicated. In my experience, it is often difficult to separate being a psychotherapist and a Buddhist. in the following article by Maura Sills who is a Buddhist psychotherapist, I feel it could well be a process worker as well ...
Chapter 1 - Stanford University
... racial differences between the Aryans, who are said to have migrated to India from the Northwest, and the darker indigenous Indians (the Sanskrit word for caste is varna, which means color) (Mendelsohn and Vicziany 7). Today, however, even Roman Catholics in southern India seat themselves according ...
... racial differences between the Aryans, who are said to have migrated to India from the Northwest, and the darker indigenous Indians (the Sanskrit word for caste is varna, which means color) (Mendelsohn and Vicziany 7). Today, however, even Roman Catholics in southern India seat themselves according ...
Buddhist chaplaincy : Buddhist religious care
... other party which is wrong. This is the furthest from the truth. The truth is that each of us has some good features of our minds and equally there are poor features. The most effective solution to our problems with others seems to reform our selves continuously. This is a thing tha ...
... other party which is wrong. This is the furthest from the truth. The truth is that each of us has some good features of our minds and equally there are poor features. The most effective solution to our problems with others seems to reform our selves continuously. This is a thing tha ...
Buddhism and Sustainability-Related Organisational Practices: A Sri
... reporting practice in Sri Lanka is argued to create a disconnect between Buddhism as a prevalent cultural tradition and corporate representations. The third investigation explores how Sri Lankan sustainability managers make sense of sustainability and how they see themselves as able to enact their p ...
... reporting practice in Sri Lanka is argued to create a disconnect between Buddhism as a prevalent cultural tradition and corporate representations. The third investigation explores how Sri Lankan sustainability managers make sense of sustainability and how they see themselves as able to enact their p ...
Buddhist Meditation: An anthology from the Pali canon
... kinds of meditations described in the Pali canon and a broad introduction to their traditional context and practice. It is intended for two sorts of readers, though some may fit into both categories. A number of people who practise Theravada meditation in the West are surprised to find very little t ...
... kinds of meditations described in the Pali canon and a broad introduction to their traditional context and practice. It is intended for two sorts of readers, though some may fit into both categories. A number of people who practise Theravada meditation in the West are surprised to find very little t ...
Buddhist Arts of Thailand
... point of convergence for all the country’s railroads. Indeed, as the economic locus, cultural and social centre, political seat and hub for administration, Bangkok completely dominates the life of the people in Thailand. The other 71 cities are basically provincial towns. The people of Thailand are ...
... point of convergence for all the country’s railroads. Indeed, as the economic locus, cultural and social centre, political seat and hub for administration, Bangkok completely dominates the life of the people in Thailand. The other 71 cities are basically provincial towns. The people of Thailand are ...
PALI TIPITAKA CHANTING : Oral Tradition of Theravada Buddhism
... which emerged as the older Sthavira group at the time of the Third Buddhist Council (250 B.C.) during the reign of Emperor Asoka in India. After the Third Council, the Vibhajjavadins were divided into four mainly for the geographical distance. They are: Mahisasaka, Kasyapiya, Dharmaguptaka and the T ...
... which emerged as the older Sthavira group at the time of the Third Buddhist Council (250 B.C.) during the reign of Emperor Asoka in India. After the Third Council, the Vibhajjavadins were divided into four mainly for the geographical distance. They are: Mahisasaka, Kasyapiya, Dharmaguptaka and the T ...
Kosalan Philosophy dissertation - University of California, Berkeley
... munis, including Vedic ones. The Kāṇva Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa and the Suttanipāta are compilations which contain layers from different time periods. Despite comprising earlier material, the final redactions of both texts occurred during the Śuṅga dynasty in the second or first century BCE. This suggest ...
... munis, including Vedic ones. The Kāṇva Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa and the Suttanipāta are compilations which contain layers from different time periods. Despite comprising earlier material, the final redactions of both texts occurred during the Śuṅga dynasty in the second or first century BCE. This suggest ...
Modern Buddhism Volume 3 Prayers for Daily Practice
... Bless me to be extremely cautious, Always avoiding harmful actions And gathering abundant virtue. Samsara’s pleasures are deceptive, Give no contentment, only torment; So please bless me to strive sincerely To gain the bliss of perfect freedom. O Bless me so that from this pure thought Come mindfuln ...
... Bless me to be extremely cautious, Always avoiding harmful actions And gathering abundant virtue. Samsara’s pleasures are deceptive, Give no contentment, only torment; So please bless me to strive sincerely To gain the bliss of perfect freedom. O Bless me so that from this pure thought Come mindfuln ...
2015 SGINZ LEVEL ONE EXAM
... practice and thereby create fulfilling lives. SGI activities aimed at further spreading Nichiren Buddhism and its humanistic philosophy are also part of this practice for others. Nichiren writes, “Single-mindedly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and urge others to do the same; that will remain as the only m ...
... practice and thereby create fulfilling lives. SGI activities aimed at further spreading Nichiren Buddhism and its humanistic philosophy are also part of this practice for others. Nichiren writes, “Single-mindedly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and urge others to do the same; that will remain as the only m ...