Korean Buddhism: History--Condition--Art
... Since 1911 it has been my privilege to make four journeys into Korea, so long known as “The Hermit Kingdom.” To-day Korea has ceased to be an independent nation; she has been completely absorbed by Japan and forms part of the Japanese Empire. I found much of interest in the country. I studied the pe ...
... Since 1911 it has been my privilege to make four journeys into Korea, so long known as “The Hermit Kingdom.” To-day Korea has ceased to be an independent nation; she has been completely absorbed by Japan and forms part of the Japanese Empire. I found much of interest in the country. I studied the pe ...
Revisiting Buddhist Precepts - Orlando Insight Meditation Group
... An ongoing interest of mine has been reviewing aspects of traditional Buddhist concepts and practices to determine their relevance to contemporary life. The Buddha was not setting out to establish a religion; rather, he was focused on understanding dukkha, the causes of dukkha, the alleviation of du ...
... An ongoing interest of mine has been reviewing aspects of traditional Buddhist concepts and practices to determine their relevance to contemporary life. The Buddha was not setting out to establish a religion; rather, he was focused on understanding dukkha, the causes of dukkha, the alleviation of du ...
Prayer on Mount Hiei - Asia for Educators
... “The Mahāyāna Precepts in Admonitions of the Fanwang Sūtra” ...
... “The Mahāyāna Precepts in Admonitions of the Fanwang Sūtra” ...
Development of Zen Buddhism in China
... simplicity had little attraction to the peculiarly metaphysical mind of the Indian people but its very naive simplicity appealed to the Chinese mind which had never known any complicated system of religion or metaphysics until it came into contact with Buddhism. It is a most significant fact that th ...
... simplicity had little attraction to the peculiarly metaphysical mind of the Indian people but its very naive simplicity appealed to the Chinese mind which had never known any complicated system of religion or metaphysics until it came into contact with Buddhism. It is a most significant fact that th ...
The Origins of Buddhism in Tibet
... became the cornerstone of the Geluk school, a lineage founded in the early fifteenth century by Tsong Khapa (1357–1419). Like Atisha before him, Tsong Khapa stressed the importance of monastic ordination, celibacy, and academic study, especially as a prerequisite for the advanced meditations of Budd ...
... became the cornerstone of the Geluk school, a lineage founded in the early fifteenth century by Tsong Khapa (1357–1419). Like Atisha before him, Tsong Khapa stressed the importance of monastic ordination, celibacy, and academic study, especially as a prerequisite for the advanced meditations of Budd ...
Merit Presentation
... • Merit can only be generated if the individual wants to help others. Positive acts that are motivated by selfishness and desire will not produce merit. • Although it appears that merit can be transferred this is not the case. Technically nothing is given away, merit is only ‘given’ when the intend ...
... • Merit can only be generated if the individual wants to help others. Positive acts that are motivated by selfishness and desire will not produce merit. • Although it appears that merit can be transferred this is not the case. Technically nothing is given away, merit is only ‘given’ when the intend ...
February 12th, 2004 lecture notes as a ppt file
... [i.e. undermines concentration] and habituates those vices [e.g. ignorance, attachment and aversion] lying at the root of immoral action [i.e. undermines understanding].) ...
... [i.e. undermines concentration] and habituates those vices [e.g. ignorance, attachment and aversion] lying at the root of immoral action [i.e. undermines understanding].) ...
November/December 2013
... meditation together, we work together, cook or do dishes together, eat together, etc. I really miss this when I come home. However, recently I went to the monastery for the celebration of its completion. There were over 200 people attending from all over the country so, to house them all, we were pu ...
... meditation together, we work together, cook or do dishes together, eat together, etc. I really miss this when I come home. However, recently I went to the monastery for the celebration of its completion. There were over 200 people attending from all over the country so, to house them all, we were pu ...
Prince Siddhartha`s father wanted his son to be a great and powerful
... One night, the prince asked his driver to take him to the forest. At the edge of the dark woods, Siddhartha removed his royal robes, sandals, and jewels. He cut off his hair with a knife. He put on a simple robe and carried only a small bowl for alms, or gifts of food. Wishing his driver farewell, S ...
... One night, the prince asked his driver to take him to the forest. At the edge of the dark woods, Siddhartha removed his royal robes, sandals, and jewels. He cut off his hair with a knife. He put on a simple robe and carried only a small bowl for alms, or gifts of food. Wishing his driver farewell, S ...
BUDDHISM Key Stage 2 Unit 3: The Sangha
... Why is the Triple Gem described as a safe place for Buddhists? What does it represent to them? (It symbolises all that matters to them. Good answers will include that because they are dependable, the Buddha and his teachings are always there). ...
... Why is the Triple Gem described as a safe place for Buddhists? What does it represent to them? (It symbolises all that matters to them. Good answers will include that because they are dependable, the Buddha and his teachings are always there). ...
Buddhist Propagation for World Peace 1
... before my many Buddhist brothers and sisters. This conference is like a family reunion. We all come from different countries and regions; this shows that Buddhism has traveled from its birthplace in India, to many parts of the globe. This phenomenon has developed over ...
... before my many Buddhist brothers and sisters. This conference is like a family reunion. We all come from different countries and regions; this shows that Buddhism has traveled from its birthplace in India, to many parts of the globe. This phenomenon has developed over ...
Buddha`s Life (563-483 B.C.E.) Buddha`s teachings (over a period of
... wisdom:7. right understanding - knowledge of the four noble truths 8. right intention - bodhichitta- the spirt or mind of enlightenment - wishing to become enlightened, i.e. a Buddha (one who is awake) - as the most effective way of freeing all sentient beings from suffering. Buddha’s conclusions: 1 ...
... wisdom:7. right understanding - knowledge of the four noble truths 8. right intention - bodhichitta- the spirt or mind of enlightenment - wishing to become enlightened, i.e. a Buddha (one who is awake) - as the most effective way of freeing all sentient beings from suffering. Buddha’s conclusions: 1 ...
Buddhism: The Call to Awaken
... 9. Do not use a high or soft bed. 10. Do not accept gold or silver. ...
... 9. Do not use a high or soft bed. 10. Do not accept gold or silver. ...
Guidelines for Buddhist Patients
... There is perhaps more diversity of belief and practice in Buddhism than within any of the other major world religions. There is no central authority in Buddhism. There are many denominations of Buddhists and each teaches a form of practice that is regarded as derived from the original teachings of t ...
... There is perhaps more diversity of belief and practice in Buddhism than within any of the other major world religions. There is no central authority in Buddhism. There are many denominations of Buddhists and each teaches a form of practice that is regarded as derived from the original teachings of t ...
Theravada Buddhism - Awakening and Nibbana
... According to this immutable law, every action that one performs in the present moment — whether by body, speech, or mind itself — eventually bears fruit according to its skillfulness: act in unskillful and harmful ways and unhappiness is bound to follow; act skillfully and happiness will ultimately ...
... According to this immutable law, every action that one performs in the present moment — whether by body, speech, or mind itself — eventually bears fruit according to its skillfulness: act in unskillful and harmful ways and unhappiness is bound to follow; act skillfully and happiness will ultimately ...
Kadampa Temple for World Peace - Manjushri Kadampa Meditation
... conditions for their practice. Traditionally they are depicted in a wrathful aspect to symbolize the power of wisdom to eliminate the inner enemies of delusions such as anger, attachment and ignorance, which destroy our inner peace and prevent us from experiencing ...
... conditions for their practice. Traditionally they are depicted in a wrathful aspect to symbolize the power of wisdom to eliminate the inner enemies of delusions such as anger, attachment and ignorance, which destroy our inner peace and prevent us from experiencing ...
Buddhism - Thomas Hardye School
... Buddhism - The Buddha and the Fundamental Doctrines of Buddhism The historical details of the life of the Buddha, like those of the lives of many of the world's religious founders and saints, are probably unrecoverable, buried under layers and layers of mythology and doctrinal revisionism. While the ...
... Buddhism - The Buddha and the Fundamental Doctrines of Buddhism The historical details of the life of the Buddha, like those of the lives of many of the world's religious founders and saints, are probably unrecoverable, buried under layers and layers of mythology and doctrinal revisionism. While the ...
buddhist - Advocate Health Care
... There is perhaps more diversity of belief and practice in Buddhism than within any of the other major world religions. There is no central authority in Buddhism. There are many denominations of Buddhists and each teaches a form of practice that is regarded as derived from the original teachings of t ...
... There is perhaps more diversity of belief and practice in Buddhism than within any of the other major world religions. There is no central authority in Buddhism. There are many denominations of Buddhists and each teaches a form of practice that is regarded as derived from the original teachings of t ...
Buddhism - You yourself must make the effort
... Orient. Today, from Ceylon to Japan, over 350 million people follow the teachings of Buddha. Buddhism takes a wide variety of forms, but the three main kinds are Hinayana, Mahayana and Tantrism. Hinayana means "the doctrine of the lesser way," referring to the belief that, for all intents and purpos ...
... Orient. Today, from Ceylon to Japan, over 350 million people follow the teachings of Buddha. Buddhism takes a wide variety of forms, but the three main kinds are Hinayana, Mahayana and Tantrism. Hinayana means "the doctrine of the lesser way," referring to the belief that, for all intents and purpos ...
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... 5. Prajnaparamita Sutras especially Diamond Sutra and Heart Sutra The Buddha after his enlightenment, when he decided to teach, his first thought was to teach his teachers who had helped him in his early days. But he came to know that they were already dead. Then he decided to teach his five friends ...
... 5. Prajnaparamita Sutras especially Diamond Sutra and Heart Sutra The Buddha after his enlightenment, when he decided to teach, his first thought was to teach his teachers who had helped him in his early days. But he came to know that they were already dead. Then he decided to teach his five friends ...
The Eightfold Path
... The Fourth Noble Truth outlines the way of life which, when followed, leads step by step to greater fulfilment, freedom and contentment. This way of life has eight aspects. They are often represented by a wheel with eight spokes reminding Buddhists that they need to be developed at the same time and ...
... The Fourth Noble Truth outlines the way of life which, when followed, leads step by step to greater fulfilment, freedom and contentment. This way of life has eight aspects. They are often represented by a wheel with eight spokes reminding Buddhists that they need to be developed at the same time and ...
Hosei University Lecture Series for Daiwa Scholars
... – Soga no Umako (蘇我馬子, 551-626) defeated Mononobe no Moriya (物部守屋, ?-587) in 587 with a support of Prince Shōtoku (聖徳太子, 572-622). Buddhism could become an orthodox faith of the ...
... – Soga no Umako (蘇我馬子, 551-626) defeated Mononobe no Moriya (物部守屋, ?-587) in 587 with a support of Prince Shōtoku (聖徳太子, 572-622). Buddhism could become an orthodox faith of the ...
- Moving Dharma
... demanding endeavors include not lying down, even to sleep, and, less commonly, ritually burning off one’s finger—completely (Buswell, 194, 196). Though not scarring, at least physically, the “week of ferocious effort” is another unforgiving undertaking. This annual event, conceived as “a kind of ri ...
... demanding endeavors include not lying down, even to sleep, and, less commonly, ritually burning off one’s finger—completely (Buswell, 194, 196). Though not scarring, at least physically, the “week of ferocious effort” is another unforgiving undertaking. This annual event, conceived as “a kind of ri ...
Pabongkha`s two letters to Chinese General Lu Chu Tang
... merits, you have respected only Manjughosh Tsongkhapa’s teaching lineage, which is the core of the Buddha’s teachings, and put it on the crown of your head and held it firm at your heart. You have thus spread and propagated the unsullied teaching in many provinces including your own and have sown the ...
... merits, you have respected only Manjughosh Tsongkhapa’s teaching lineage, which is the core of the Buddha’s teachings, and put it on the crown of your head and held it firm at your heart. You have thus spread and propagated the unsullied teaching in many provinces including your own and have sown the ...
