Thirty_Years_of_Buddhist_studies,Conze
... commentaries, but on the continuous living tradition of Tibet, Mongolia, China and Japan, in the perhaps not entirely unfounded belief that the mentality of Asiatic Buddhists is probably nearer to that of the Buddha than that of the Protestant Christians of a Europe bursting with imperialistic conce ...
... commentaries, but on the continuous living tradition of Tibet, Mongolia, China and Japan, in the perhaps not entirely unfounded belief that the mentality of Asiatic Buddhists is probably nearer to that of the Buddha than that of the Protestant Christians of a Europe bursting with imperialistic conce ...
- J .Krishnamurti , Authentic Report of
... This study is simply a collection of the Teachings. No attempt has been made to find a word by word equivalency between the sayings of Krishnamurti and the Buddha. Part I of the study gives an overview of the whole study by presenting the Dhamma as taught by the Buddha in the words of Krishnamurti. ...
... This study is simply a collection of the Teachings. No attempt has been made to find a word by word equivalency between the sayings of Krishnamurti and the Buddha. Part I of the study gives an overview of the whole study by presenting the Dhamma as taught by the Buddha in the words of Krishnamurti. ...
Aspects of Early Buddhist Sociological Thought
... 1. Towards a Definition of Early Buddhism Etymological Definitions of Religion........................................................... 3 Historical Definitions of Religion.................................................................. 3 Psychological Definitions of Religion................... ...
... 1. Towards a Definition of Early Buddhism Etymological Definitions of Religion........................................................... 3 Historical Definitions of Religion.................................................................. 3 Psychological Definitions of Religion................... ...
SRI LANKA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUDDHIST
... Having become a bhikkhunã through the acceptance of the eight garudhammas, Mahàpajàpatã Gotamã then approached the Buddha with the following question: "Venerable sir, how should I proceed in relation to those Sàkyan women?"6 She was asking about the proper course to be taken in relation to her follo ...
... Having become a bhikkhunã through the acceptance of the eight garudhammas, Mahàpajàpatã Gotamã then approached the Buddha with the following question: "Venerable sir, how should I proceed in relation to those Sàkyan women?"6 She was asking about the proper course to be taken in relation to her follo ...
On the Buddhist roots of contemporary non-religious
... academic discussion on the Buddhist roots of contemporary non-religious mindfulness practice, and, based on various perspectives of the history of Buddhist doctrine and practice, I argue that most of these presentations seem to be inadequately one-sided simplifications and generalisations. I continu ...
... academic discussion on the Buddhist roots of contemporary non-religious mindfulness practice, and, based on various perspectives of the history of Buddhist doctrine and practice, I argue that most of these presentations seem to be inadequately one-sided simplifications and generalisations. I continu ...
Buddhism From Within.qxd
... theory or doctrine. Where technical terms are used, they are generally introduced after the topic to which they refer has been explored, so that they do not interfere with gaining a common sense understanding. Where foreign words are necessary, they are generally given in the ancient Indian language ...
... theory or doctrine. Where technical terms are used, they are generally introduced after the topic to which they refer has been explored, so that they do not interfere with gaining a common sense understanding. Where foreign words are necessary, they are generally given in the ancient Indian language ...
A Blueprint for Buddhist Revolution
... 338 | Japanese Journal of Religious Studies 39/2 (2012) Mahāyāna thought—especially the influential Kegon 華厳, Tendai 天台, and Zen 禅 schools—East Asian Buddhists have rarely used these concepts to support a critique of structural inequalities and systems of oppression, focusing instead on “private” a ...
... 338 | Japanese Journal of Religious Studies 39/2 (2012) Mahāyāna thought—especially the influential Kegon 華厳, Tendai 天台, and Zen 禅 schools—East Asian Buddhists have rarely used these concepts to support a critique of structural inequalities and systems of oppression, focusing instead on “private” a ...
- ScienceCentral
... highest priest named Kumârabudhi (鸠摩罗跋提), who presented respectively Mahaprajñā-pāramitā Sûtra, which consists of 20,000 Sloka (首卢, sūtha) and each Sloka contains 32 characters. Such a measurement was applied by the Hu people (胡人，the westerners in general in middle age of China).” Therefore, at leas ...
... highest priest named Kumârabudhi (鸠摩罗跋提), who presented respectively Mahaprajñā-pāramitā Sûtra, which consists of 20,000 Sloka (首卢, sūtha) and each Sloka contains 32 characters. Such a measurement was applied by the Hu people (胡人，the westerners in general in middle age of China).” Therefore, at leas ...
Further Biographies of Nuns
... known than the one done by Tsai, which translated and analyzed the biographies presented by Baochang, whereas Li only gives a translation of Baochang’s text. In the Chinese tradition there are some studies of the biographical tradition of Buddhist monks, e.g. John Kieschnick’s The Eminent Monk: Budd ...
... known than the one done by Tsai, which translated and analyzed the biographies presented by Baochang, whereas Li only gives a translation of Baochang’s text. In the Chinese tradition there are some studies of the biographical tradition of Buddhist monks, e.g. John Kieschnick’s The Eminent Monk: Budd ...
Introduction
... without a teacher.”12 A sðtra says, “I [Š„kyamuni] received the prophecy [of attaining Buddhahood without a teacher] from D‡pa½kara.”13 The Analects says, “One Stevenson (Mo-ho chih-kuan, p. 99) has “although his desire to preach knew no bounds.” 9 More precisely, to the fourth part of the seventh s ...
... without a teacher.”12 A sðtra says, “I [Š„kyamuni] received the prophecy [of attaining Buddhahood without a teacher] from D‡pa½kara.”13 The Analects says, “One Stevenson (Mo-ho chih-kuan, p. 99) has “although his desire to preach knew no bounds.” 9 More precisely, to the fourth part of the seventh s ...
Minnan Eisai and Hirado - The Introduction of - NAOSITE
... monk Bodhidharma to China during the fifth or sixth century. Not many details are known about where Bodhidharma had achieved his knowledge of Buddhism and what his background was. The oldest record in which an entry concerning him appears is ‘The Record of the Buddhist Monasteries of Luoyang’ ( 洛 陽 ...
... monk Bodhidharma to China during the fifth or sixth century. Not many details are known about where Bodhidharma had achieved his knowledge of Buddhism and what his background was. The oldest record in which an entry concerning him appears is ‘The Record of the Buddhist Monasteries of Luoyang’ ( 洛 陽 ...
classVIIIenglishBoddo
... loose towards the monk with an indication to attack him (monk). The Sthabir said, 'O upasak, please do not act in this way. I have done no wrong to you. Please cherish loving-kindness to me'. The hunter said, 'Having met you in the morning my purpose has ended in failure. I have got no animal of pre ...
... loose towards the monk with an indication to attack him (monk). The Sthabir said, 'O upasak, please do not act in this way. I have done no wrong to you. Please cherish loving-kindness to me'. The hunter said, 'Having met you in the morning my purpose has ended in failure. I have got no animal of pre ...
Fo Guang Shan Buddhism and Ethical Conversations
... Fo Guang Shan is one of a number of Buddhist organizations that have emerged in Taiwan since the end of martial law in the 1980s. Originally founded in the 1950s and 1960s as a publishing business, and later a single temple, by its leader, Master Hsing Yun, Fo Guang Shan rapidly expanded in the 1990 ...
... Fo Guang Shan is one of a number of Buddhist organizations that have emerged in Taiwan since the end of martial law in the 1980s. Originally founded in the 1950s and 1960s as a publishing business, and later a single temple, by its leader, Master Hsing Yun, Fo Guang Shan rapidly expanded in the 1990 ...
08_chapter 3
... A Bodhisattva meditates on these three characteristics, but not to such an extent as to attain Arhataship, for to do this would be deviating from his goal. It is by this wisdom that realizes intuitive truth which are beyond discrimination between existence and non- existence, Nirvana and rebirth, e ...
... A Bodhisattva meditates on these three characteristics, but not to such an extent as to attain Arhataship, for to do this would be deviating from his goal. It is by this wisdom that realizes intuitive truth which are beyond discrimination between existence and non- existence, Nirvana and rebirth, e ...
British Buddhism: Teachings, Practice and Development
... copied the original Asian traditions, or are we able to see new developments, new seeds or shoots that may be growing into distinctive forms of ‘British Buddhism’? These questions will inform much of the work that follows, and we shall return in the final chapter to the four writers quoted above to ...
... copied the original Asian traditions, or are we able to see new developments, new seeds or shoots that may be growing into distinctive forms of ‘British Buddhism’? These questions will inform much of the work that follows, and we shall return in the final chapter to the four writers quoted above to ...
The Four Noble Truths: The Essence of Buddhism
... ourselves and the natural world. Since ancient times, the amount of suffering brought upon us by natural di sasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and fires, has been incalculable. When there is too much rain, flood ing occurs and can completely cover low-lying areas. When there is too little ra ...
... ourselves and the natural world. Since ancient times, the amount of suffering brought upon us by natural di sasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and fires, has been incalculable. When there is too much rain, flood ing occurs and can completely cover low-lying areas. When there is too little ra ...
Buddhist Meditation: An anthology from the Pali canon
... This book tries to cover fundamental features of Buddhist practice that people often ask about: posture and the incidence of lay meditation, for instance. So the introductions to each meditation give quotes and comment both from the principal early commentators on Buddhist practice, Upatissa and Bud ...
... This book tries to cover fundamental features of Buddhist practice that people often ask about: posture and the incidence of lay meditation, for instance. So the introductions to each meditation give quotes and comment both from the principal early commentators on Buddhist practice, Upatissa and Bud ...
Symbolism in Asian Statues of the Buddha
... Legend states that after the Buddha decided to lop off his mane with a sword, the hair curled tightly around his head at two fingers breadth in length; it stayed that way permanently, along with his equal length beard. It is said he never had to trim his hair or beard again.5 Although most statues o ...
... Legend states that after the Buddha decided to lop off his mane with a sword, the hair curled tightly around his head at two fingers breadth in length; it stayed that way permanently, along with his equal length beard. It is said he never had to trim his hair or beard again.5 Although most statues o ...
The Great Nalanda - Past and Present
... Buddha’s Dhamma and Vinaya based on ‘Pariyatti’ and ‘Patipatti-dhammasasanam’ etc. were preached where the senior monks gave their sermons while the junior monks attended. This was the beginning of the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara. This monastic establishment gradually developed and ultimately it beca ...
... Buddha’s Dhamma and Vinaya based on ‘Pariyatti’ and ‘Patipatti-dhammasasanam’ etc. were preached where the senior monks gave their sermons while the junior monks attended. This was the beginning of the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara. This monastic establishment gradually developed and ultimately it beca ...
Dokument in Tabellen
... activities as a soldier during the RussoJapanese War of 1904-1905, Kodo Sawaki says : "As a daredevil, I am second to none," adding, "[But] that is only the greatness of Mori no Ishimatsu [a gambler famous for his ...
... activities as a soldier during the RussoJapanese War of 1904-1905, Kodo Sawaki says : "As a daredevil, I am second to none," adding, "[But] that is only the greatness of Mori no Ishimatsu [a gambler famous for his ...
Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism
... shrine room. Outside the building, in keeping with the style of traditional Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, a portico was added over the front entrance. By 1997, the remodeling was sufficiently finished so that the main shrine room could be used for meditations. In 1998, the outside of Sakya Monaster ...
... shrine room. Outside the building, in keeping with the style of traditional Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, a portico was added over the front entrance. By 1997, the remodeling was sufficiently finished so that the main shrine room could be used for meditations. In 1998, the outside of Sakya Monaster ...
Streams of Tradition - Buddhist Study Center
... He first sought out his former companions who had vowed never to associate with him again. He found them at the city of Benares. Struck by his winsomeness and spiritual bearing they immediately became his disciples. On this occasion he outlined for them the distinctive features of Buddhist teaching, ...
... He first sought out his former companions who had vowed never to associate with him again. He found them at the city of Benares. Struck by his winsomeness and spiritual bearing they immediately became his disciples. On this occasion he outlined for them the distinctive features of Buddhist teaching, ...
A Survey Of The Paths Of Tibetan Buddhism
... himself. If these were examined with modern techniques, we might be able to establish some accurate dates, which would be very helpful. We know that historically the Buddha was born as an ordinary person like ourselves. He was brought up as a prince, married and had a son. Then, after observing the ...
... himself. If these were examined with modern techniques, we might be able to establish some accurate dates, which would be very helpful. We know that historically the Buddha was born as an ordinary person like ourselves. He was brought up as a prince, married and had a son. Then, after observing the ...
A Buddhist Monk`s Journeys to Heaven and Hell
... this mysterious construction which, although engineered in a stupa form, does not contain any relics. Based on the literature and my own research in situ, I surmise that The Borobudur was not only a ceremonial site for the dynasty’s crowning, but was also a dynasty’s gift to the people as an “open u ...
... this mysterious construction which, although engineered in a stupa form, does not contain any relics. Based on the literature and my own research in situ, I surmise that The Borobudur was not only a ceremonial site for the dynasty’s crowning, but was also a dynasty’s gift to the people as an “open u ...
FROM BUDDHA`S LIPS TO FREUD`S EARS: A
... Freud (the founder of Psychoanalysis). Next, I discuss what has occurred within these two disciplines since the death of these two individuals, and then I conclude the first two chapters with an overview of some of the insights and techniques found in Buddhism and an overview of the field of Clin ...
... Freud (the founder of Psychoanalysis). Next, I discuss what has occurred within these two disciplines since the death of these two individuals, and then I conclude the first two chapters with an overview of some of the insights and techniques found in Buddhism and an overview of the field of Clin ...