PowerPoint - Just be Good
... Suffering comes to an end when all Greed, Hatred and Delusion are eradicated, by becoming Enlightened. The aim of the Buddha’s teachings is therefore to become Enlightened, and thereby bring suffering to an end by attaining Nibbana. ...
... Suffering comes to an end when all Greed, Hatred and Delusion are eradicated, by becoming Enlightened. The aim of the Buddha’s teachings is therefore to become Enlightened, and thereby bring suffering to an end by attaining Nibbana. ...
Being Peace
... Even if you do not have a baby in your womb, the seed is already there. Even if you are not married, even if you are a man, you should be aware that a baby is already there, the seeds of future generations are already there. Please don't wait until the doctors tell you that you are going to have a b ...
... Even if you do not have a baby in your womb, the seed is already there. Even if you are not married, even if you are a man, you should be aware that a baby is already there, the seeds of future generations are already there. Please don't wait until the doctors tell you that you are going to have a b ...
On Compassionate Killing and the Abhidhamma’s Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... monks themselves remained oblivious to their sudden change of heart. The dogmatic attitude in evidence here seems far from the “nuanced” and “finely grained” contextual analysis that some interpreters see as defining Buddhaghosa’s approach to ethics. ...
... monks themselves remained oblivious to their sudden change of heart. The dogmatic attitude in evidence here seems far from the “nuanced” and “finely grained” contextual analysis that some interpreters see as defining Buddhaghosa’s approach to ethics. ...
- ResearchOnline@JCU
... countries, rather than assuming that those of North America exemplify the whole of Buddhism in the West. Developments ill Australian Buddhism also includes previously unpublished information on the Diamond Sangha Zen Buddhist organisation - which is one of the largest Zen lineages in the West, and w ...
... countries, rather than assuming that those of North America exemplify the whole of Buddhism in the West. Developments ill Australian Buddhism also includes previously unpublished information on the Diamond Sangha Zen Buddhist organisation - which is one of the largest Zen lineages in the West, and w ...
Visualization and Mandala
... will appear with eyes closed exactly as it appears with eyes open, .at which point he is to withdraw to his own quarters and continue to practi~e th~re. Should his concentration flag, however, he must return to the place m which the kasina is installed and begin again? Exercises on the other kasi1:z ...
... will appear with eyes closed exactly as it appears with eyes open, .at which point he is to withdraw to his own quarters and continue to practi~e th~re. Should his concentration flag, however, he must return to the place m which the kasina is installed and begin again? Exercises on the other kasi1:z ...
orthodox chinese buddhism
... were directed at explaining and clarifying what Buddhism really is. All together, writing this book required slightly over one year’s time. My original intention was to write one hundred entries, but because I had a considerable number of meditation and ritual practices to carry out while on retreat ...
... were directed at explaining and clarifying what Buddhism really is. All together, writing this book required slightly over one year’s time. My original intention was to write one hundred entries, but because I had a considerable number of meditation and ritual practices to carry out while on retreat ...
Buddhist Monasticism in East Asia
... capture some sense of the multiplicity—both within and across traditions—of those institutions. The essays gathered here focus on facets of the religious, social, cultural, artistic and political functions of Buddhist monasteries in medieval China and Japan. It should therefore be stated clearly at ...
... capture some sense of the multiplicity—both within and across traditions—of those institutions. The essays gathered here focus on facets of the religious, social, cultural, artistic and political functions of Buddhist monasteries in medieval China and Japan. It should therefore be stated clearly at ...
here - Steamboat Buddhist Center
... Dark age. A dark age can mean when no Buddha has come, here it is referring to five degenerations: 1) of the times, meaning the outer events of the world such as wars and social unrest are becoming worse, 2) of beings, meaning their mind-streams are becoming coarser, 3) length of life is becoming sh ...
... Dark age. A dark age can mean when no Buddha has come, here it is referring to five degenerations: 1) of the times, meaning the outer events of the world such as wars and social unrest are becoming worse, 2) of beings, meaning their mind-streams are becoming coarser, 3) length of life is becoming sh ...
Zhuan Falun (Volume II)
... understanding in his own realm. His words do not contain higher meanings, and will only lead others to a low level of understanding, trapping them there. He has actually steered people down a crooked path. When he says, “What the Buddha meant was that...” people will be limited by it. People will in ...
... understanding in his own realm. His words do not contain higher meanings, and will only lead others to a low level of understanding, trapping them there. He has actually steered people down a crooked path. When he says, “What the Buddha meant was that...” people will be limited by it. People will in ...
The Fundamentals of Meditation Practice
... the best way to practice for most of us is to sit regularly in a quiet place. Having seated yourself, simply put everything else aside and concentrate on whatever your object of concentration may be. With your mind, speech and action already cooled down through discipline, there is occasion for nat ...
... the best way to practice for most of us is to sit regularly in a quiet place. Having seated yourself, simply put everything else aside and concentrate on whatever your object of concentration may be. With your mind, speech and action already cooled down through discipline, there is occasion for nat ...
PDF - SGI Quarterly Magazine
... “Transcending religious dogma, Nichiren stands out among historical figures of Japan for his sincerity, his intellect and the human warmth that comes across in many of his writings.” Nichiren was subjected to continuous persecution by the authorities. There is a common perception that religious pers ...
... “Transcending religious dogma, Nichiren stands out among historical figures of Japan for his sincerity, his intellect and the human warmth that comes across in many of his writings.” Nichiren was subjected to continuous persecution by the authorities. There is a common perception that religious pers ...
the complete issue. - Institute of Buddhist Studies
... memorial rite, ancestral rite, or both. It is distinctive, for it includes participants riding in a large boat on a lake. Examining a large public memorial/ancestral ritual gives insight into the role of the greater community and environment in the healing process. Although there are many more memor ...
... memorial rite, ancestral rite, or both. It is distinctive, for it includes participants riding in a large boat on a lake. Examining a large public memorial/ancestral ritual gives insight into the role of the greater community and environment in the healing process. Although there are many more memor ...
The Buddha`s Last Meditation in the D¥rgha-ågama
... and do not dare to ask, you should rely on a good friend to come and swiftly ask [for clarification]. This is proper and the time for it, do not regret it later.” Then the monks were still silent. Ónanda said to the Buddha: “I am confident that all in this community possess serene faith, not a singl ...
... and do not dare to ask, you should rely on a good friend to come and swiftly ask [for clarification]. This is proper and the time for it, do not regret it later.” Then the monks were still silent. Ónanda said to the Buddha: “I am confident that all in this community possess serene faith, not a singl ...
THE ROLES OF BUDDHISM IN SOCIAL WORK Vietnam and Japan
... The Buddhist propagation into Vietnam had taken place continuously for centuries by Indian, Western Asian and Chinese. Vietnamese also went to China and India for studying. Such as Khuy Xung, Hue Diem, Tri Hanh, Dai Thang Dang, etc are role models of religion practice. They overcame a lot of challen ...
... The Buddhist propagation into Vietnam had taken place continuously for centuries by Indian, Western Asian and Chinese. Vietnamese also went to China and India for studying. Such as Khuy Xung, Hue Diem, Tri Hanh, Dai Thang Dang, etc are role models of religion practice. They overcame a lot of challen ...
S t Zen in Meiji Japan: The Life and Times of Nishiari
... beenvitalinkeepingmeconnectedwiththebasicsourceofmyenergyforDharmastudy. IwouldnothavebegunthisprojectorbeenabletopursueacademicBuddhistStudiesat allwithoutthedeepandunwarrantedsupportofProf.RobertSharf,sometimeschairofthe GroupinBuddhistStudiesatU ...
... beenvitalinkeepingmeconnectedwiththebasicsourceofmyenergyforDharmastudy. IwouldnothavebegunthisprojectorbeenabletopursueacademicBuddhistStudiesat allwithoutthedeepandunwarrantedsupportofProf.RobertSharf,sometimeschairofthe GroupinBuddhistStudiesatU ...
Chapter 4 THE CONCEPT OF FAITH IN MAHĀYĀNA BUDDHISM
... See T. R. V. Murti, The Central Philosophy of Buddhism (London: Allen & Unwin, 1960) ...
... See T. R. V. Murti, The Central Philosophy of Buddhism (London: Allen & Unwin, 1960) ...
The Lotus Sutra as the Core of Japanese Buddhism
... resolved—perhaps one could say I made a vow—to read all of the works that Nichiren himself had read. Unfortunately, although I am now in my eighties, I have still not fulfilled that aspiration. Nichiren was extraordinarily well read. The dramatic persecutions he encountered and his bold speech and a ...
... resolved—perhaps one could say I made a vow—to read all of the works that Nichiren himself had read. Unfortunately, although I am now in my eighties, I have still not fulfilled that aspiration. Nichiren was extraordinarily well read. The dramatic persecutions he encountered and his bold speech and a ...
print - Journal of Global Buddhism
... in Asia. Nydahl travelled either with her and/or his second main consort Cathrin Hartung. The situation changed after the publicly announced end of the intimate relationship with Hartung in 2004 and the death of Hannah Nydahl in spring 2007. Additionally, the fourth pillar in the core team "TCHO", N ...
... in Asia. Nydahl travelled either with her and/or his second main consort Cathrin Hartung. The situation changed after the publicly announced end of the intimate relationship with Hartung in 2004 and the death of Hannah Nydahl in spring 2007. Additionally, the fourth pillar in the core team "TCHO", N ...
here. - Insight Books
... & Scott Nearing, The Shakers, Walt Whitman, Gandhi, John Muir, Thoreau and Tagore. Includes an autobiographical account of the authors experience of Vipassana meditation.1997 NEW Softback Karma and Dr. Paul Fleischman. In eight poetic and inspiring essays, Dr Fleischman explores the interface Chaos ...
... & Scott Nearing, The Shakers, Walt Whitman, Gandhi, John Muir, Thoreau and Tagore. Includes an autobiographical account of the authors experience of Vipassana meditation.1997 NEW Softback Karma and Dr. Paul Fleischman. In eight poetic and inspiring essays, Dr Fleischman explores the interface Chaos ...
The Origin of Buddhist Meditation
... literature must be chronologically stratified. But it is not clear how even the oldest stratum in the early texts could be attributed to the Buddha, should it be identified to some degree of satisfaction. For there appear to be no criteria, internal (e.g. a text whose authenticity is obvious) or ext ...
... literature must be chronologically stratified. But it is not clear how even the oldest stratum in the early texts could be attributed to the Buddha, should it be identified to some degree of satisfaction. For there appear to be no criteria, internal (e.g. a text whose authenticity is obvious) or ext ...
Sutra of the Medicine Buddha
... deaf, mute, crippled, hunchbacked, leprous, insane or suffering from various other illnesses – will, upon hearing my name, acquire well-formed bodies, endowed with intelligence, with all senses intact. They will be free of illness and suffering. Seventh Great Vow “I vow that in a future life, when I ...
... deaf, mute, crippled, hunchbacked, leprous, insane or suffering from various other illnesses – will, upon hearing my name, acquire well-formed bodies, endowed with intelligence, with all senses intact. They will be free of illness and suffering. Seventh Great Vow “I vow that in a future life, when I ...
Placing Nichiren in the “Big Picture”
... an area where the importance of Nichiren has yet to be fully recognized, and this final section of the article suggests the potential contribution to be made by an investigation of his thought in this regard. Nichiren and Kamakura Buddhism No era in Japanese Buddhist history has received more schola ...
... an area where the importance of Nichiren has yet to be fully recognized, and this final section of the article suggests the potential contribution to be made by an investigation of his thought in this regard. Nichiren and Kamakura Buddhism No era in Japanese Buddhist history has received more schola ...
Foundations of Ethics and Practice in Chinese Pure Land Buddhism
... (famen,�法門) open to those with a need or an aptitude for it. This being so, it is reasonable to ask: Why look for a “Pure Land account” of the need for ethics and precepts? “Pure Land” could simply stand for the mythologem of Amitābha’s vows and his Land of Ease and Bliss along with the soteriology ...
... (famen,�法門) open to those with a need or an aptitude for it. This being so, it is reasonable to ask: Why look for a “Pure Land account” of the need for ethics and precepts? “Pure Land” could simply stand for the mythologem of Amitābha’s vows and his Land of Ease and Bliss along with the soteriology ...
How to Prostrate
... First one struggles to hammer out Chopsticks progressing by stages until one can comfortably manage Chopin. But there the similarity ends. Our aspiring pianist may not realistically assume the spirit of Chopin is truly present to offer direct encouragement. We, as tantric practitioners, may indeed r ...
... First one struggles to hammer out Chopsticks progressing by stages until one can comfortably manage Chopin. But there the similarity ends. Our aspiring pianist may not realistically assume the spirit of Chopin is truly present to offer direct encouragement. We, as tantric practitioners, may indeed r ...
BUDDHIST WELL-BEING Christopher W. Gowans Fordham
... goods. Of course, there are other important differences between the subjective and objective theories: the subjective ones usually insist on, and the objective ones typically resist, the possibility that the well-being of some persons may diverge in significant ways from participation in the ordinar ...
... goods. Of course, there are other important differences between the subjective and objective theories: the subjective ones usually insist on, and the objective ones typically resist, the possibility that the well-being of some persons may diverge in significant ways from participation in the ordinar ...