Problems in Reconstructing the Social History of Buddhism in Orissa
... tribes, outcasts and so on. It explores the dimensions of castes, class and gender, and raises questions related to dominance, resistance and subordination. Social history is also concerned ...
... tribes, outcasts and so on. It explores the dimensions of castes, class and gender, and raises questions related to dominance, resistance and subordination. Social history is also concerned ...
BERKELEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE June 2016 Web Edition
... Greetings to all Padma readers! You may be reading this edition of the Padma during the last few days of May, which means that we just concluded with our annual Satsuki Bazaar during the weekend of May 21st and 22nd! Although I am writing this message just days before the big event, I want to thank ...
... Greetings to all Padma readers! You may be reading this edition of the Padma during the last few days of May, which means that we just concluded with our annual Satsuki Bazaar during the weekend of May 21st and 22nd! Although I am writing this message just days before the big event, I want to thank ...
A Comparison of Hindu and Buddhist Techniques of Attaining
... ＨｾｲｴｩＩ＠ on the basis of remembered past experience. '6 They have * Sanskrit has been used throughout except in cases where the Pali seemed appropriate. These are marked with the letter 'P.'. ...
... ＨｾｲｴｩＩ＠ on the basis of remembered past experience. '6 They have * Sanskrit has been used throughout except in cases where the Pali seemed appropriate. These are marked with the letter 'P.'. ...
A Critical Analysis of Brian Victoria`s Perspectives on Modern
... that enabled Buddhists to work with the warriors, who were basically trained killers and who wanted to ensure that their privileged position in Japanese society would be maintained forever. In this way, Zen became the handmaiden of the warrior class—which was itself, of course, the State. ...
... that enabled Buddhists to work with the warriors, who were basically trained killers and who wanted to ensure that their privileged position in Japanese society would be maintained forever. In this way, Zen became the handmaiden of the warrior class—which was itself, of course, the State. ...
This Talk - Three Wheels Temple
... solely as a result of Amida's working within themselves. Secondly he gives as the reason for his claim to have no disciples, that if a man by his own efforts makes others to recite the nembutsu then he may call them 'his' disciples. "But," says Shinran, "it is most presumptuous to claim as 'my disci ...
... solely as a result of Amida's working within themselves. Secondly he gives as the reason for his claim to have no disciples, that if a man by his own efforts makes others to recite the nembutsu then he may call them 'his' disciples. "But," says Shinran, "it is most presumptuous to claim as 'my disci ...
Siddhartha – Background Information on the Novel, Buddhism
... Relation of Hinduism and Buddhism to the Novel 3. For Buddhism – the novel and Siddhartha’s journey mirror in Buddhism: a. Four Noble Truths and 8 Fold path b. Both Siddhartha and Buddha are logical, scientific, and rational in their approach. c. They do not speak of supernatural phenomena or an af ...
... Relation of Hinduism and Buddhism to the Novel 3. For Buddhism – the novel and Siddhartha’s journey mirror in Buddhism: a. Four Noble Truths and 8 Fold path b. Both Siddhartha and Buddha are logical, scientific, and rational in their approach. c. They do not speak of supernatural phenomena or an af ...
Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto - Buddhist Churches of America
... A gathering at the Alta Mesa Memorial Cemetery in Palo Alto by a few Issei (Japanese immigrants) initiated the discussion of establishing a Buddhist and cultural center for the Japanese immigrants. The first gathering to host a religious event was held at a commercial laundry site owned by a Nikkei ...
... A gathering at the Alta Mesa Memorial Cemetery in Palo Alto by a few Issei (Japanese immigrants) initiated the discussion of establishing a Buddhist and cultural center for the Japanese immigrants. The first gathering to host a religious event was held at a commercial laundry site owned by a Nikkei ...
paper presentation 1031
... Changing Woman, in Din4 tradition, was transformed from the ear of a corn into an adult woman, and left on a mountainside (Zolbrod, p 179). Another description tells of her birth and the finding of the baby by a stranger. Within twelve days, Changing Woman was a young girl; and by the eighteenth da ...
... Changing Woman, in Din4 tradition, was transformed from the ear of a corn into an adult woman, and left on a mountainside (Zolbrod, p 179). Another description tells of her birth and the finding of the baby by a stranger. Within twelve days, Changing Woman was a young girl; and by the eighteenth da ...
Consuming Buddhism: the Pursuit of Happiness
... types of Buddhism consumption. Many Buddhists engage in this type of consumption since their childhood and continue doing so in their adulthood. However, the concept of giving for Buddhists is defined in various levels. Besides giving away things to people in needs, some Buddhists also view donating ...
... types of Buddhism consumption. Many Buddhists engage in this type of consumption since their childhood and continue doing so in their adulthood. However, the concept of giving for Buddhists is defined in various levels. Besides giving away things to people in needs, some Buddhists also view donating ...
Introduction to the Dhammapada - Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara
... broader cosmic connections, as tied to an invisible but all-embracing law which binds together all life and holds sway over the repeated rotations of the cycle of birth and death. The observance of morality is justified, despite its difficulties and apparent failures, by the fact that it is in harmo ...
... broader cosmic connections, as tied to an invisible but all-embracing law which binds together all life and holds sway over the repeated rotations of the cycle of birth and death. The observance of morality is justified, despite its difficulties and apparent failures, by the fact that it is in harmo ...
Fukanzazengi, translated by R M Hakuun
... infinite potential, it is never lacking. So, why do we distinguish between practice and enlightenment? If practice and enlightenment are really different, when ...
... infinite potential, it is never lacking. So, why do we distinguish between practice and enlightenment? If practice and enlightenment are really different, when ...
The Other Side of Zen - Princeton University Press
... sect-restoration movement of the early eighteenth century, who in recent years have received attention for their contributions to doctrinal studies and their attempts to create a Sôtô Zen orthodoxy and orthopraxy.6 Although these two monks appear in this book, I have left it up to other scholars to ...
... sect-restoration movement of the early eighteenth century, who in recent years have received attention for their contributions to doctrinal studies and their attempts to create a Sôtô Zen orthodoxy and orthopraxy.6 Although these two monks appear in this book, I have left it up to other scholars to ...
Sanathana Sarathi. - Region 7 Sai Centers
... him in his youth as he sat beneath a rose-apple tree. Taking this as a more balanced and harmonious approach to his quest, during the course of a night spent contemplating the mystery of death and rebirth, he eventually gained a new and profound insight into the nature of the human condition and rea ...
... him in his youth as he sat beneath a rose-apple tree. Taking this as a more balanced and harmonious approach to his quest, during the course of a night spent contemplating the mystery of death and rebirth, he eventually gained a new and profound insight into the nature of the human condition and rea ...
Buddhist paritta (Pirit) chants for mental and physical well being
... benefits of listening to Buddhist pirit chanting perceived through modern scientific techniques. An experiment was conducted at the Kanduboda International Meditation Centre in Sri Lanka to understand the effect of pirit sound on human beings. The Cool Edit and Band-in-a-Box computer software packag ...
... benefits of listening to Buddhist pirit chanting perceived through modern scientific techniques. An experiment was conducted at the Kanduboda International Meditation Centre in Sri Lanka to understand the effect of pirit sound on human beings. The Cool Edit and Band-in-a-Box computer software packag ...
The Path of Joy - The Buddhist Library
... limb by limb, with a two-handled saw, he among you who let his heart get angered even at that would not He begins by examining the ‘anatomy of a be doing my bidding. Even then you should train habit' . Of course, we all know what a habit is. yourselves: 'Our minds will be unaffected and we will say ...
... limb by limb, with a two-handled saw, he among you who let his heart get angered even at that would not He begins by examining the ‘anatomy of a be doing my bidding. Even then you should train habit' . Of course, we all know what a habit is. yourselves: 'Our minds will be unaffected and we will say ...
Introduction - what is the anthropology of Buddhism about?
... Protestantism denies. Those at higher levels of the religion frequently regard ordinary lay practice as 'not really Buddhist/Christian' or 'only minimally Buddhist/Christian'. The laity themselves may often agree with these judgements, without intending to convey the same condemnation as the Protest ...
... Protestantism denies. Those at higher levels of the religion frequently regard ordinary lay practice as 'not really Buddhist/Christian' or 'only minimally Buddhist/Christian'. The laity themselves may often agree with these judgements, without intending to convey the same condemnation as the Protest ...
e lotus Journal of the Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Issue No. 35
... origin of suffering. It is this craving which produces repeated existence, is bound up with delight and lust, and seeks pleasure here and there, namely, craving for sense pleasures, craving for existence, and craving for non-existence”. Bhante explained the more sensual pleasure beings crave for the ...
... origin of suffering. It is this craving which produces repeated existence, is bound up with delight and lust, and seeks pleasure here and there, namely, craving for sense pleasures, craving for existence, and craving for non-existence”. Bhante explained the more sensual pleasure beings crave for the ...
Ichibutsu Ryoso (One Buddha Two Founders) - sotozen-net
... How were these differences to be reconciled? There is an interesting question and answer in the manuscript version of Bendowa included in Shobogenzo Zatsubun, which was discovered at Shoboji in Iwate Prefecture. This interchange became a strong foundation for the argument for making Shakyamuni Buddh ...
... How were these differences to be reconciled? There is an interesting question and answer in the manuscript version of Bendowa included in Shobogenzo Zatsubun, which was discovered at Shoboji in Iwate Prefecture. This interchange became a strong foundation for the argument for making Shakyamuni Buddh ...
Issue 2,2015 - Buddhist Society Victoria
... system. It is an unfortunate state of affairs which will tarnish the image of your own religion. There is no insult higher than this to be faced by a human being. Therefore not giving up a true religion or Dhamma is an indispensable quality of a Buddhist. ...
... system. It is an unfortunate state of affairs which will tarnish the image of your own religion. There is no insult higher than this to be faced by a human being. Therefore not giving up a true religion or Dhamma is an indispensable quality of a Buddhist. ...
The Great Perfection of Tibetan Buddhism
... compassion32. In this technique, while one breathes in, one visualizes all the suffering33 in the world entering one’s body as blackness.34 While when one breathes out, one visualizes all the merit (good deeds and positive actions) one has accumulated over one’s life leaving one’s body and going out ...
... compassion32. In this technique, while one breathes in, one visualizes all the suffering33 in the world entering one’s body as blackness.34 While when one breathes out, one visualizes all the merit (good deeds and positive actions) one has accumulated over one’s life leaving one’s body and going out ...
What Does It Mean To Be Enlightened?
... I am of the nature to age. I have not got beyond aging. I am of the nature to sicken. I have not got beyond illness. I am of the nature to die. I have not got beyond death. I will be separated from everyone and everything that is dear to me. I am born of my kamma, heir of my kamma, abide supported b ...
... I am of the nature to age. I have not got beyond aging. I am of the nature to sicken. I have not got beyond illness. I am of the nature to die. I have not got beyond death. I will be separated from everyone and everything that is dear to me. I am born of my kamma, heir of my kamma, abide supported b ...
Comparison of Biblical and Buddhist Meditation with Reflections on
... In the contemplation of feeling, the one meditating attempts to simply note various feelings of pain, pleasantness, or neutrality, etc. He observes how these feelings come and go. In the contemplation of the mind, a person looks at anything the mind is doing, such as thoughts of hate, distraction, o ...
... In the contemplation of feeling, the one meditating attempts to simply note various feelings of pain, pleasantness, or neutrality, etc. He observes how these feelings come and go. In the contemplation of the mind, a person looks at anything the mind is doing, such as thoughts of hate, distraction, o ...
Self-Cultivation
... or self-clarification in Western psychotherapy, Buddhism advocates a state of anatman or nonself in which the existence of self is as clear as crystal without any hindrance in one’s mind (Fu & Wawrytko, 1991, 1994). To attain this state, Buddhists must cultivate themselves by severing all ties to th ...
... or self-clarification in Western psychotherapy, Buddhism advocates a state of anatman or nonself in which the existence of self is as clear as crystal without any hindrance in one’s mind (Fu & Wawrytko, 1991, 1994). To attain this state, Buddhists must cultivate themselves by severing all ties to th ...
Right Concentration - Aryaloka Buddhist Center
... staff at the Vajra Bell kula has seen some change too, with a redefining of our working roles. Beginning with this publication each of us will now focus on a particular area of the newsletter content. So if you have an idea or a submission, please do let us know! You can find the appropriate point p ...
... staff at the Vajra Bell kula has seen some change too, with a redefining of our working roles. Beginning with this publication each of us will now focus on a particular area of the newsletter content. So if you have an idea or a submission, please do let us know! You can find the appropriate point p ...
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... purely Indian; during the second period it started on its conquest of Eastern Asia and was in its turn considerably influenced by non-Indian thought; during the third, creative centres of Buddhist thought were established outside India, particularly in China. Philosophically, the first period concen ...
... purely Indian; during the second period it started on its conquest of Eastern Asia and was in its turn considerably influenced by non-Indian thought; during the third, creative centres of Buddhist thought were established outside India, particularly in China. Philosophically, the first period concen ...