Aspects of the Study of the (earlier) Indian Mahāyāna
... to be neither an exhaustive account of the topics touched on nor a comprehensive survey of all research relevant to them. The purpose of these lines is also not to propound final — much less ready-made or theory-determined — solutions but, rather, to point up topics and problems in the history of Ma ...
... to be neither an exhaustive account of the topics touched on nor a comprehensive survey of all research relevant to them. The purpose of these lines is also not to propound final — much less ready-made or theory-determined — solutions but, rather, to point up topics and problems in the history of Ma ...
Let`s Meet at the ak ayava a - Personal Pages
... householder’s dharma. The details of performance described there are not innovative, but new concerns have arisen around the performance of the śrāddha. Two stand out as important for this paper. First is the explicit concern over the benefit derived by the performance of the rite. The older ritual ...
... householder’s dharma. The details of performance described there are not innovative, but new concerns have arisen around the performance of the śrāddha. Two stand out as important for this paper. First is the explicit concern over the benefit derived by the performance of the rite. The older ritual ...
Icon - University of Pretoria
... http://www.koreatimes.co.kr), and in the Vietnamese Zen tradition (Berzin 2007: http://www.berzinarchives.com), but Tibetan Buddhist nuns can only undergo a novice ordination. Many of them therefore seek full ordination in the Chinese tradition. The ordination remains valid even though they continue ...
... http://www.koreatimes.co.kr), and in the Vietnamese Zen tradition (Berzin 2007: http://www.berzinarchives.com), but Tibetan Buddhist nuns can only undergo a novice ordination. Many of them therefore seek full ordination in the Chinese tradition. The ordination remains valid even though they continue ...
BP2 M3 L03upload2 - Amitabha Buddhist Centre
... Similarly, when we talk about consciousness, there are temporally partless moments of consciousness. For the GES, for the same reason, in terms of time, the smallest moment of time is also an ultimate truth. Uncompounded space would also be an illustration of an ultimate truth. Perhaps the reason wh ...
... Similarly, when we talk about consciousness, there are temporally partless moments of consciousness. For the GES, for the same reason, in terms of time, the smallest moment of time is also an ultimate truth. Uncompounded space would also be an illustration of an ultimate truth. Perhaps the reason wh ...
Quintessential Buddhism - QUINTESSENTIAL TIBETAN BUDDHA
... Session 2— the Buddhas, archaeology, metaphysical cosmology, and the spiritual journey of Siddārtha Session 3—The Tibetan Elders Session 4—Teachings of the Buddha Session 5—Teachings continued Session 6—Teachings continued and Buddhism, Plain & Simple by S. Hagen Session 7—Tantra & Himalayan Art Ses ...
... Session 2— the Buddhas, archaeology, metaphysical cosmology, and the spiritual journey of Siddārtha Session 3—The Tibetan Elders Session 4—Teachings of the Buddha Session 5—Teachings continued Session 6—Teachings continued and Buddhism, Plain & Simple by S. Hagen Session 7—Tantra & Himalayan Art Ses ...
The birth of the Sage
... actions cause bad results. The Buddha said, "Whether you are in the sea, the air, or in a cave, you cannot hide from the effects of your bad kamma." That is the Law of Kamma. It must be stressed, however, that it is the intention behind the action and not just the action alone that sets off the reac ...
... actions cause bad results. The Buddha said, "Whether you are in the sea, the air, or in a cave, you cannot hide from the effects of your bad kamma." That is the Law of Kamma. It must be stressed, however, that it is the intention behind the action and not just the action alone that sets off the reac ...
Download/View PDF - Buddhist Churches of America
... Realizing he had attained the Awakening that they sought, they became his disciples. In this historic discourse by Sakyamuni Buddha, referred to as "Setting the Wheel of the Dharma in Motion," the "Three Treasures of the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha" were complete. The Dharma refers to the tru ...
... Realizing he had attained the Awakening that they sought, they became his disciples. In this historic discourse by Sakyamuni Buddha, referred to as "Setting the Wheel of the Dharma in Motion," the "Three Treasures of the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha" were complete. The Dharma refers to the tru ...
Early Happiness Policy as a Government Mission of Bhutan
... Palden Drukpa Buddhist tradition. He is hailed as the one and only “precious jewel” of the Drukpa lineage (Dorji 2008a). Because of his background in the Drukpa lineage he is an authentic vessel for the dissemination of its teachings. The Buddha’s teachings maintain their power independently of how ...
... Palden Drukpa Buddhist tradition. He is hailed as the one and only “precious jewel” of the Drukpa lineage (Dorji 2008a). Because of his background in the Drukpa lineage he is an authentic vessel for the dissemination of its teachings. The Buddha’s teachings maintain their power independently of how ...
Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka
... adherents of four main world religions. A majority of the Sinhalese claim not only that Sri Lanka has, throughout a known history traced to the fifth century BCE, been one country, but also has historically been primarily a Sinhala Buddhist country. As the papers in this volume illustrate, ideologic ...
... adherents of four main world religions. A majority of the Sinhalese claim not only that Sri Lanka has, throughout a known history traced to the fifth century BCE, been one country, but also has historically been primarily a Sinhala Buddhist country. As the papers in this volume illustrate, ideologic ...
Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka
... adherents of four main world religions. A majority of the Sinhalese claim not only that Sri Lanka has, throughout a known history traced to the fifth century BCE, been one country, but also has historically been primarily a Sinhala Buddhist country. As the papers in this volume illustrate, ideologic ...
... adherents of four main world religions. A majority of the Sinhalese claim not only that Sri Lanka has, throughout a known history traced to the fifth century BCE, been one country, but also has historically been primarily a Sinhala Buddhist country. As the papers in this volume illustrate, ideologic ...
Fabio Rambelli - NCC Center for the Study of Japanese Religions
... increasing individualistic and interiorizing attitudes; see, for example, Morioka (1975). ...
... increasing individualistic and interiorizing attitudes; see, for example, Morioka (1975). ...
Annual Report `14 (MBS) - maha bodhi society, bengaluru
... Malaysia, Singapore and various other places during the Second World War. He saw the destruction of life and property and misery that the war brought in the lives of people, which led him to turn towards spirituality. He resigned his job and left his home in search of truth and freedom. For some yea ...
... Malaysia, Singapore and various other places during the Second World War. He saw the destruction of life and property and misery that the war brought in the lives of people, which led him to turn towards spirituality. He resigned his job and left his home in search of truth and freedom. For some yea ...
Buddhist Religious Studies
... away). This was the full-moon day of the Baishakh. On this particular lunar day, the Buddha was born, attained Buddhahood and breathed His last (Great passing away). It is rare to have three such great incidents happen in the life of a individual in one life, on one particular day. For this reason t ...
... away). This was the full-moon day of the Baishakh. On this particular lunar day, the Buddha was born, attained Buddhahood and breathed His last (Great passing away). It is rare to have three such great incidents happen in the life of a individual in one life, on one particular day. For this reason t ...
The Role of Buddhism in Achieving Gross National Happiness
... There are thousands of different thoughts and states of mind that people can take on. Among these, some may be very positive and helpful and, hence, these positive attributes of the mind need to be further developed and nourished. Other thoughts or mind-states may be negative and thus harmful, and a ...
... There are thousands of different thoughts and states of mind that people can take on. Among these, some may be very positive and helpful and, hence, these positive attributes of the mind need to be further developed and nourished. Other thoughts or mind-states may be negative and thus harmful, and a ...
Away from the Abyss
... arguably be included in our definition of Western philosophy, the major streams of thought that will be used in comparison with Buddhist philosophy find their beginnings with the Greek philosophers and the evolution of Christianity on philosophy and translation. It is equally relevant to touch on th ...
... arguably be included in our definition of Western philosophy, the major streams of thought that will be used in comparison with Buddhist philosophy find their beginnings with the Greek philosophers and the evolution of Christianity on philosophy and translation. It is equally relevant to touch on th ...
Teaching With Mindfulness - Journal of Curriculum Theorizing
... emptiness as principles of Buddhism have implications for mindfulness-based practices; being mindful is on the path to forgetting mindfulness. Meanwhile, in cultivating relationships, Taoist tradition exercises being-with/for and without being-with/for, which reflects non-attachment and the emptines ...
... emptiness as principles of Buddhism have implications for mindfulness-based practices; being mindful is on the path to forgetting mindfulness. Meanwhile, in cultivating relationships, Taoist tradition exercises being-with/for and without being-with/for, which reflects non-attachment and the emptines ...
Meditation and consciousness
... where the meditator says: “There exists absolutely nothing,” and stops. Then he reaches another region where he says: “There are neither ideas nor absence of ideas,” and stops again. Then another region where, “having reached the end of both idea and perception, he stops finally.” This would seem to ...
... where the meditator says: “There exists absolutely nothing,” and stops. Then he reaches another region where he says: “There are neither ideas nor absence of ideas,” and stops again. Then another region where, “having reached the end of both idea and perception, he stops finally.” This would seem to ...
Three Creative Encounters: Tibetan Buddhist Tradition
... ramblings in concise sentences (I do not envy that task); My family—Mom, Dad, and Graham—for sharing my sense of humor and for indulging me when you don’t, and for supporting me with so much love; Poppy for the letters and thought-provoking conversations; My housemates, particularly Rachel and Em, f ...
... ramblings in concise sentences (I do not envy that task); My family—Mom, Dad, and Graham—for sharing my sense of humor and for indulging me when you don’t, and for supporting me with so much love; Poppy for the letters and thought-provoking conversations; My housemates, particularly Rachel and Em, f ...
Wonhyo - Charles Muller
... studied the Lotus Sūtra with the eminent monk Nangji,4 and in the process of his commentarial work often consulted with the monk Hyegong.5 He is also recorded as having studied the Nirvāṇa Sūtra and Vimalakīrti-sūtra together with Bodeok and Uisang respectively.6 The most often-cited episode from Wo ...
... studied the Lotus Sūtra with the eminent monk Nangji,4 and in the process of his commentarial work often consulted with the monk Hyegong.5 He is also recorded as having studied the Nirvāṇa Sūtra and Vimalakīrti-sūtra together with Bodeok and Uisang respectively.6 The most often-cited episode from Wo ...
are buddhists idol - worshippers
... After the image was placed in the temple, the people became very happy. From this time, onwards, according to Fa-hsien, people started copying this replica of the Buddha. But it is difficult to find evidence in Buddhist literature and history to support the existence of Buddha images in India until ...
... After the image was placed in the temple, the people became very happy. From this time, onwards, according to Fa-hsien, people started copying this replica of the Buddha. But it is difficult to find evidence in Buddhist literature and history to support the existence of Buddha images in India until ...
On the Bhikkhunã Ordination Controversy
... course to be taken in relation to her following of 500 Sàkyan women, who had come together with her in quest of higher ordination. In reply to this question, the Buddha promulgated Cv X.2, according to which bhikkhus on their own should give the higher ordination to female candidates. Considering th ...
... course to be taken in relation to her following of 500 Sàkyan women, who had come together with her in quest of higher ordination. In reply to this question, the Buddha promulgated Cv X.2, according to which bhikkhus on their own should give the higher ordination to female candidates. Considering th ...
Compassion in Buddhism and Guanxi
... research papers related to guanxi and business culture in China. The paper provides deeper meaning of compassion in Buddhism. The application of compassion to manage guanxi in China is the topic of this paper. This research is about optimizing the art of guanxi through the application of compassion ...
... research papers related to guanxi and business culture in China. The paper provides deeper meaning of compassion in Buddhism. The application of compassion to manage guanxi in China is the topic of this paper. This research is about optimizing the art of guanxi through the application of compassion ...
A Survey of the Paths of Tibetan Buddhism
... During these teachings, what I will be describing is essentially a kind of instrument with which to improve yourself. Just as you might take your brain to a laboratory to examine your mental functions more deeply, so that you can reshape them in a more positive way. Trying to change yourself for the ...
... During these teachings, what I will be describing is essentially a kind of instrument with which to improve yourself. Just as you might take your brain to a laboratory to examine your mental functions more deeply, so that you can reshape them in a more positive way. Trying to change yourself for the ...
Kingship and Religion in Tibet research plan
... The project “Kingship and Religion in Tibet” is an ambitious undertaking that will employ kingship as a heuristic device to chart the relationship between spiritual and temporal power in Tibet from from its earliest elaborations during the period of the Tibetan Empire (c.600–850 CE). Drawing on hist ...
... The project “Kingship and Religion in Tibet” is an ambitious undertaking that will employ kingship as a heuristic device to chart the relationship between spiritual and temporal power in Tibet from from its earliest elaborations during the period of the Tibetan Empire (c.600–850 CE). Drawing on hist ...
Zen spirituality in a secular age II
... Zen tradition by ‘sudden enlightenment’, and in more devotional Buddhist traditions by a ‘leap of faith’. In the context of medieval Japanese Buddhism, this ‘leap paradigm’ was represented by the immensely influential Tendai Buddhist discourse of ‘original enlightenment’ (hongaku), the assertion tha ...
... Zen tradition by ‘sudden enlightenment’, and in more devotional Buddhist traditions by a ‘leap of faith’. In the context of medieval Japanese Buddhism, this ‘leap paradigm’ was represented by the immensely influential Tendai Buddhist discourse of ‘original enlightenment’ (hongaku), the assertion tha ...
Silk Road transmission of Buddhism
Buddhism entered Han China via the Silk Road, beginning in the 1st or 2nd century CE. The first documented translation efforts by Buddhist monks in China (all foreigners) were in the 2nd century CE, possibly as a consequence of the expansion of the Greco-Buddhist Kushan Empire into the Chinese territory of the Tarim Basin.Direct contact between Central Asian and Chinese Buddhism continued throughout the 3rd to 7th century, well into Tang period. From the 4th century onward, with Faxian's pilgrimage to India (395–414), and later Xuanzang (629–644), Chinese pilgrims started to travel by themselves to northern India, their source of Buddhism, in order to get improved access to original scriptures. Much of the land route connecting northern India with China at that time was ruled by the Buddhist Kushan Empire, and later the Hephthalite Empire, see Gandhara. During these centuries, the combination of Indian Buddhism with Western influences (Greco-Buddhism) gave rise to the various distinct schools of Buddhism in Central Asia and in China.China was later reached by the Indian form of ""esoteric Buddhism"" (Vajrayana) in the 7th century. Tibetan Buddhism was likewise established as a branch of Vajrayana, in the 8th century. But from about this time, the Silk Road transmission of Buddhism began to decline with the Muslim conquest of Transoxiana, resulting in the Uyghur Khaganate by the 740s.By this time, Indian Buddhism itself was in decline, due to the rise of Hinduism on one hand and due to the Muslim expansion on the other, while Tang-era Chinese Buddhism was repressed in the 9th century, but not before in its turn giving rise to Korean and Japanese traditions.