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... and cultural identity may have been a barrier in the past for people who wished to follow a Buddhist tradition other than that practised within their own nationality. However, as more and more people are able to speak more than one language, and as Buddhism becomes more of a spiritual practice rathe ...
... and cultural identity may have been a barrier in the past for people who wished to follow a Buddhist tradition other than that practised within their own nationality. However, as more and more people are able to speak more than one language, and as Buddhism becomes more of a spiritual practice rathe ...
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... By Wang Ping [王平] (ICBI Beijing Office) 2) The Founders of Cao Dong: Part II - Master Cao Shan Ben Ji ...
... By Wang Ping [王平] (ICBI Beijing Office) 2) The Founders of Cao Dong: Part II - Master Cao Shan Ben Ji ...
Toward a More Readable Translation of Tannishô 歎異抄―より
... is the design of our DNA, the human traits already imbedded in our genes. Salvation in Shin Buddhism is the awakening or sobering up from a quasi-intoxicated state. In general, human beings are highly self-centred, always on an ego trip, who see things only in the way they want to see, who think the ...
... is the design of our DNA, the human traits already imbedded in our genes. Salvation in Shin Buddhism is the awakening or sobering up from a quasi-intoxicated state. In general, human beings are highly self-centred, always on an ego trip, who see things only in the way they want to see, who think the ...
Learning the Buddha`s Great Compassion
... genso in an essay entitled “Final Words on the Dharma” as recorded just before his death as follows (which provides profound insight into Dr. Suzuki’s thought on the Pure Land of Buddhism): “The Pure Land is not a place where one expects to stay for a long time. One does not intend to linger there. ...
... genso in an essay entitled “Final Words on the Dharma” as recorded just before his death as follows (which provides profound insight into Dr. Suzuki’s thought on the Pure Land of Buddhism): “The Pure Land is not a place where one expects to stay for a long time. One does not intend to linger there. ...
Chapter VII The Parable of a Magic City - Nichiren
... already learned that our mind creates suffering, therefore, we must learn how to control our mind and to attain the Reality of All Thing is way to Nirvana in the teaching of the Lotus Sutra. ...
... already learned that our mind creates suffering, therefore, we must learn how to control our mind and to attain the Reality of All Thing is way to Nirvana in the teaching of the Lotus Sutra. ...
Tradition and Change: Two Buddhisms in the Bible
... the adaptation of the Burmese Buddhist monks of this study. The American attraction to Buddhism seems to be the practice of meditation. A part of this project focuses on that. Every subject of this study agrees on the importance of the practice. But, it seems to be the Americans who have made it the ...
... the adaptation of the Burmese Buddhist monks of this study. The American attraction to Buddhism seems to be the practice of meditation. A part of this project focuses on that. Every subject of this study agrees on the importance of the practice. But, it seems to be the Americans who have made it the ...
Buddhist Concepts: The Gohonzon
... A famous passage from the writings of Nichiren Daishonin states, “I, Nichiren, have inscribed my life in sumi ink, so believe in the Gohonzon with your whole heart” (“Reply to Kyo’o,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 412). Honzon is a Japanese word meaning “object of fundamental respec ...
... A famous passage from the writings of Nichiren Daishonin states, “I, Nichiren, have inscribed my life in sumi ink, so believe in the Gohonzon with your whole heart” (“Reply to Kyo’o,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 412). Honzon is a Japanese word meaning “object of fundamental respec ...
HAPPY IS HE WHO HAS OVERCOME HIS EGO
... Gautama spent many years after his enlightenment travelling around India, preaching and teaching. During his lifetime, he gained a considerable following, and Buddhism became established as a major religion as well as a philosophy. His teachings were passed down orally from generation to generation ...
... Gautama spent many years after his enlightenment travelling around India, preaching and teaching. During his lifetime, he gained a considerable following, and Buddhism became established as a major religion as well as a philosophy. His teachings were passed down orally from generation to generation ...
Print this article - Journal of Global Buddhism
... and results from ten years of mapping Buddhism in Denmark2 only show an increase of members because of methodological changes in the way such statistics are produced and demographic increases (through immigration, regeneration and family reunion) primarily involving Vietnamese and Thai immigrants an ...
... and results from ten years of mapping Buddhism in Denmark2 only show an increase of members because of methodological changes in the way such statistics are produced and demographic increases (through immigration, regeneration and family reunion) primarily involving Vietnamese and Thai immigrants an ...
Joseph M. KITAGAWA Paradigm change in Japanese Buddhism
... On the th ird level, Buddhism is related variously to actual s o c io -p o litic a l stru cture s and organizations. In Buddhism, paradigm change usually involves not only im portant changes 丨n each o f these three levels o f meaning but also a lte ra tio n in the balance o f and the relationship am ...
... On the th ird level, Buddhism is related variously to actual s o c io -p o litic a l stru cture s and organizations. In Buddhism, paradigm change usually involves not only im portant changes 丨n each o f these three levels o f meaning but also a lte ra tio n in the balance o f and the relationship am ...
Title Stupa, Pagoda and Chorten: origin and meaning of Buddhist
... papers submitted for publication after they were presented at one of the conferences organized by our Institute every year. The papers published in the series have not been refereed and are published as they were submitted by the author. The series serves two purposes. First, we want to disseminate ...
... papers submitted for publication after they were presented at one of the conferences organized by our Institute every year. The papers published in the series have not been refereed and are published as they were submitted by the author. The series serves two purposes. First, we want to disseminate ...
Title Stupa, Pagoda and Chorten: origin and meaning of Buddhist
... papers submitted for publication after they were presented at one of the conferences organized by our Institute every year. The papers published in the series have not been refereed and are published as they were submitted by the author. The series serves two purposes. First, we want to disseminate ...
... papers submitted for publication after they were presented at one of the conferences organized by our Institute every year. The papers published in the series have not been refereed and are published as they were submitted by the author. The series serves two purposes. First, we want to disseminate ...
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... The purpose of this paper is to reflect on my own personal experience of working with Vietnamese Buddhist immigrant and refugee populations who have migrated to a rural part of the Southeastern United States. This is, in essence, a case study, though not a formal case study, however. As a trained cl ...
... The purpose of this paper is to reflect on my own personal experience of working with Vietnamese Buddhist immigrant and refugee populations who have migrated to a rural part of the Southeastern United States. This is, in essence, a case study, though not a formal case study, however. As a trained cl ...
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... Bumthang. At the time the Bhutanese practiced a shamanistic religion known as Bön, but the influence from these two temples quickly spread and Bön began to wane. In the eighth century Buddhism developed further when the enlightened tantric Buddhist master Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, ...
... Bumthang. At the time the Bhutanese practiced a shamanistic religion known as Bön, but the influence from these two temples quickly spread and Bön began to wane. In the eighth century Buddhism developed further when the enlightened tantric Buddhist master Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, ...
Meaning of Conversion
... were meeting, but the idea that Buddhism was not of merely scholarly interest but could have – was meant to have – a radical effect on one’s whole way of life had not yet taken root. It was this over-intellectual approach that Sangharakshita sought to challenge in the talks on which this book is bas ...
... were meeting, but the idea that Buddhism was not of merely scholarly interest but could have – was meant to have – a radical effect on one’s whole way of life had not yet taken root. It was this over-intellectual approach that Sangharakshita sought to challenge in the talks on which this book is bas ...
Buddhism in the Russian Republic of Buryatia
... Tara and make prostrations before him (Berezin 2009). “The Regulations for the Lamaist Clergy” were introduced in 1853 and defined the structure and way of life of the Buddhist Sangha in Buryatia. According to the Regulations, the Khambo Lama was responsible for the adoption of new monks, assignin ...
... Tara and make prostrations before him (Berezin 2009). “The Regulations for the Lamaist Clergy” were introduced in 1853 and defined the structure and way of life of the Buddhist Sangha in Buryatia. According to the Regulations, the Khambo Lama was responsible for the adoption of new monks, assignin ...
Precepts Guideline Manual
... 1. I go for refuge to the Buddha and resolve that with all beings, I will realize The Great Way and develop a heart of enlightenment. 2. I go for refuge to the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and resolve that with all beings I will penetrate the teachings and uncover wisdom as vast as the ocean ...
... 1. I go for refuge to the Buddha and resolve that with all beings, I will realize The Great Way and develop a heart of enlightenment. 2. I go for refuge to the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and resolve that with all beings I will penetrate the teachings and uncover wisdom as vast as the ocean ...
The Twelve Deeds of the Buddha
... qualities of knowledge and understanding. This is far more important than what goes on outside of us. So, austerities are not the point in themselves, they alone do not bring us enlightenment. ...
... qualities of knowledge and understanding. This is far more important than what goes on outside of us. So, austerities are not the point in themselves, they alone do not bring us enlightenment. ...
Tainted Gender: Sexual Impurity and Women in Kankyo no Tomo
... assimilation of Japan’s own culture and religions with continental ones. Although these changes enriched Japanese culture in many ways, they also increased the inferiority of women both in the society and in religion. One of the most significant imports was the belief in impurity (kegare) that was ...
... assimilation of Japan’s own culture and religions with continental ones. Although these changes enriched Japanese culture in many ways, they also increased the inferiority of women both in the society and in religion. One of the most significant imports was the belief in impurity (kegare) that was ...
Observations on the Reform of Buddhism in Nepal
... -*We are grateful to Mr. Philip Pierce, M.A., of the Nepal Research Centre in Kathmandu for translating the German text of this contribu tion into English in the autumn of 1986 . - We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the Ven. Theras, Bhikkhus, Anägärikäs and lay members of the Buddhist comm ...
... -*We are grateful to Mr. Philip Pierce, M.A., of the Nepal Research Centre in Kathmandu for translating the German text of this contribu tion into English in the autumn of 1986 . - We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the Ven. Theras, Bhikkhus, Anägärikäs and lay members of the Buddhist comm ...
Awareness Place Well-Being Centre - Dharma Resources
... lecture halls, tutorial rooms, dormitory and sports hall with basketball and badminton courts. The college recruits about 45 Venerables during each recruitment exercise from all over Asia, particularly China. To qualify for admission, applicants have to pass an entrance exam on Buddhist teachings as ...
... lecture halls, tutorial rooms, dormitory and sports hall with basketball and badminton courts. The college recruits about 45 Venerables during each recruitment exercise from all over Asia, particularly China. To qualify for admission, applicants have to pass an entrance exam on Buddhist teachings as ...
THE FOUR ASSEMBLIES AND THERAVA.DA BUDDHISM 104). 1
... reply to her query on how to proceed in this situation, the Buddha is on record for authorizing the giving of ordination to female candidates by bhikkhus on their own, that is, without the collaboration of an order of bhikkhunis (Vin II 257). The Vinaya continues with two more regulations that were ...
... reply to her query on how to proceed in this situation, the Buddha is on record for authorizing the giving of ordination to female candidates by bhikkhus on their own, that is, without the collaboration of an order of bhikkhunis (Vin II 257). The Vinaya continues with two more regulations that were ...
National 4 English - English at Montrose
... Buddhism and her mothers new found lease of life show that although she sees the world through the eyes of an adolescent she understands it. ...
... Buddhism and her mothers new found lease of life show that although she sees the world through the eyes of an adolescent she understands it. ...
Freeing the Heart and Mind
... is so, we must understand what the teachings call the three kinds of suffering: the suffering of suffering, the suffering of change, and the suffering of conditional nature. The suffering of suffering refers to what we normally consider to be suffering—physical pain, mental anxiety, misfortune, and ...
... is so, we must understand what the teachings call the three kinds of suffering: the suffering of suffering, the suffering of change, and the suffering of conditional nature. The suffering of suffering refers to what we normally consider to be suffering—physical pain, mental anxiety, misfortune, and ...
Japanese Buddhism and the Meiji Restoration
... image of what Buddhism is about. There are many different points of view, from the intellectual romanticism of D. T. Suzuki, through the “nothingness” theories of Kitaro Nishida, to entirely academic interpretations of Buddhism based on Master Någårjuna’s M‡lamadhyamakakårikå, which came through Chi ...
... image of what Buddhism is about. There are many different points of view, from the intellectual romanticism of D. T. Suzuki, through the “nothingness” theories of Kitaro Nishida, to entirely academic interpretations of Buddhism based on Master Någårjuna’s M‡lamadhyamakakårikå, which came through Chi ...