Churning the Ocean of Milk: The Role of Vocal Composition in
... However the monks do not, by any means, simply allow their minds to roam as they enjoy the beautiful sounds of the puja. Rather, they have a quite demanding task of mentally connecting with a god. So, puja music serves as an offering in two ways: first, as a direct gift to a deity; and second, as a ...
... However the monks do not, by any means, simply allow their minds to roam as they enjoy the beautiful sounds of the puja. Rather, they have a quite demanding task of mentally connecting with a god. So, puja music serves as an offering in two ways: first, as a direct gift to a deity; and second, as a ...
Practical Advice for Meditator`s
... the well being of others and the distribution of merits to them. A translation, or the original Pali, of the Mettá Sutta (Discourse on Loving kindness)[2] may be chanted at this time and, as it is not long, can be easily memorized. As methods of chanting vary, it is very helpful if one can obtain re ...
... the well being of others and the distribution of merits to them. A translation, or the original Pali, of the Mettá Sutta (Discourse on Loving kindness)[2] may be chanted at this time and, as it is not long, can be easily memorized. As methods of chanting vary, it is very helpful if one can obtain re ...
Tantric Buddhism in India (from c. A.D. 800 to c. A.D. 1200
... own identity distinct from non-tantric Mahāyāna Buddhism primarily in the sphere of means (upāya); means for the tantric practitioner’s own liberation and for the purpose of aiding others to the same liberation as well as in the sphere of more worldly aims. II. Observations on the development of ...
... own identity distinct from non-tantric Mahāyāna Buddhism primarily in the sphere of means (upāya); means for the tantric practitioner’s own liberation and for the purpose of aiding others to the same liberation as well as in the sphere of more worldly aims. II. Observations on the development of ...
(mis)Naming of Venusian Features - Virtual Commons
... Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, or the Medicine Buddha) or a dharma teacher (lama) may choose the appropriate deity for their student based on their personality or psychological needs (Novick, 1999; Powers, 1995). It should be noted that the terms “deity” and “goddess” in Tibetan Buddhism are ...
... Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, or the Medicine Buddha) or a dharma teacher (lama) may choose the appropriate deity for their student based on their personality or psychological needs (Novick, 1999; Powers, 1995). It should be noted that the terms “deity” and “goddess” in Tibetan Buddhism are ...
DO THE TIBETAN TRANSLATIONS OF INDIAN BUDDHIST TEXTS
... This material falls into two main categories, the earliest being the rDo-rings (Pillar Inscriptions) of the various Tibetan kings, and the second consisting for the most part of historical works, the earliest of which is the bSam-yaslo-rgyus (Annals of Samye Monastery) (Vostrikov 1970: 24), that are ...
... This material falls into two main categories, the earliest being the rDo-rings (Pillar Inscriptions) of the various Tibetan kings, and the second consisting for the most part of historical works, the earliest of which is the bSam-yaslo-rgyus (Annals of Samye Monastery) (Vostrikov 1970: 24), that are ...
Midnight Dharma: Diamond Way Buddhism on the Air
... western people to Buddhism. Western supporters invited them to spread dharma. An activity of Tibetan lamas, who spread Tibetan Buddhism in the West, was usually adapted. My colleague Zdeněk Novotný supposed that if the Tibetans wanted to spread dharma in the West we might think about politically an ...
... western people to Buddhism. Western supporters invited them to spread dharma. An activity of Tibetan lamas, who spread Tibetan Buddhism in the West, was usually adapted. My colleague Zdeněk Novotný supposed that if the Tibetans wanted to spread dharma in the West we might think about politically an ...
Mahayana Buddhist Ritual and Ethical Activity in
... between self-concern and other-concern, between devotion to buddhas and devotion to beings in the insubstantial ground of voidness, so that the so-called "beneficiaries" of one's service themselves increasingly manifest as conduits of the buddhas' blessings, agents of the buddhas' activity in and th ...
... between self-concern and other-concern, between devotion to buddhas and devotion to beings in the insubstantial ground of voidness, so that the so-called "beneficiaries" of one's service themselves increasingly manifest as conduits of the buddhas' blessings, agents of the buddhas' activity in and th ...
at a Glance - tibet.net - Central Tibetan Administration
... and became a great military power, with her armies marching across Central Asia. Thus the King of Nepal and the Emperor of China offered their daughters in marriage to the Tibetan king. The marriages with the Nepalese and Chinese princesses have been given prominence in the religious history of Tibe ...
... and became a great military power, with her armies marching across Central Asia. Thus the King of Nepal and the Emperor of China offered their daughters in marriage to the Tibetan king. The marriages with the Nepalese and Chinese princesses have been given prominence in the religious history of Tibe ...
The Bodhicaryāvatāra A Buddhist treatise translated into
... Peace).3 From an early age he demonstrated a profound respect towards the spiritual masters and performed charitable acts among the poor and the sick. When his father died he was supposed to take on the position of king, but on the eve of his coronation he had a dream which led him to renounce the c ...
... Peace).3 From an early age he demonstrated a profound respect towards the spiritual masters and performed charitable acts among the poor and the sick. When his father died he was supposed to take on the position of king, but on the eve of his coronation he had a dream which led him to renounce the c ...
Shingon Buddhism: Theory and Practice (Minoru Kiyota)
... nomenal level. Thus, he claims that, in Shingon, enlightenment is noi the goal. Practice is. Practice, as he conceives of it, is enlightenment, or in more religious terms, a practice designed to realize one's inherent Buddha-nature. In other words, Kiyota sees Shingon enlightenment as the individual ...
... nomenal level. Thus, he claims that, in Shingon, enlightenment is noi the goal. Practice is. Practice, as he conceives of it, is enlightenment, or in more religious terms, a practice designed to realize one's inherent Buddha-nature. In other words, Kiyota sees Shingon enlightenment as the individual ...
Introduction to Tibetan “Literature”
... traditionally write instructions to their followers concerning where they will be reborn, often including such information as family name, details of one or more parents, and time of birth. • Their disciples open the letter at a prearranged time after the Karmapa’s death, follow the master’s instruc ...
... traditionally write instructions to their followers concerning where they will be reborn, often including such information as family name, details of one or more parents, and time of birth. • Their disciples open the letter at a prearranged time after the Karmapa’s death, follow the master’s instruc ...
Chapter 7: Creative Buddhas and Pure Lands in Renaissance Tibet
... noted that my use of “gnostic” in reference to Buddhism is strongly linked to tantra, which as a rubric has itself recently suffered from becoming a sick concept itself, as well as associations with pejorative stereotypes, including sexual licentiousness, chaotic texts, loose thinking, compromise wi ...
... noted that my use of “gnostic” in reference to Buddhism is strongly linked to tantra, which as a rubric has itself recently suffered from becoming a sick concept itself, as well as associations with pejorative stereotypes, including sexual licentiousness, chaotic texts, loose thinking, compromise wi ...
Luangpor Teean whom I knew, but never met.
... Dharma books to buy. I happened to come across the book, ‘Pakati’ (meaning ‘The Norm’) of Luangpor Teean, at the ‘Praepittaya’ Bookstore so I bought a copy to read, and realized that this was Luangpor Teean whom I sought after, and wish to know. Unfortunately, he passed away already, as the book was ...
... Dharma books to buy. I happened to come across the book, ‘Pakati’ (meaning ‘The Norm’) of Luangpor Teean, at the ‘Praepittaya’ Bookstore so I bought a copy to read, and realized that this was Luangpor Teean whom I sought after, and wish to know. Unfortunately, he passed away already, as the book was ...
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... out press coverage), with the latest, “Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Treatment of Depression,” at Emory University in October 2007 (for a list of all dialogues and their topics, see the appendix to this article). Publication of these dialogues has proceeded at a slower and irregular pace, in part ...
... out press coverage), with the latest, “Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Treatment of Depression,” at Emory University in October 2007 (for a list of all dialogues and their topics, see the appendix to this article). Publication of these dialogues has proceeded at a slower and irregular pace, in part ...
Conversion to Tibetan Buddhism
... has been disproportionately influenced by the example of Christianity (which initially defined itself in contrast with the secular or pagan customs of the Roman Empire).3 Although many aspects of religion (e.g. myth, ritual, supernatural belief) seem to be universal (i.e., present in all human socie ...
... has been disproportionately influenced by the example of Christianity (which initially defined itself in contrast with the secular or pagan customs of the Roman Empire).3 Although many aspects of religion (e.g. myth, ritual, supernatural belief) seem to be universal (i.e., present in all human socie ...
PDF Preview - Wisdom Publications
... of eco-Buddhist philosophers and activists. Inquiring Mind has tracked all these turnings of the Dharma wheel as it has rolled through. We have been the fortunate contemporaries to extraordinary teachers of Dharma and honored to have conversed with them about our common human dilemmas. Among those w ...
... of eco-Buddhist philosophers and activists. Inquiring Mind has tracked all these turnings of the Dharma wheel as it has rolled through. We have been the fortunate contemporaries to extraordinary teachers of Dharma and honored to have conversed with them about our common human dilemmas. Among those w ...
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... outlines four universal ideas between these two traditions (1994). The first concept is realizing the creation teachings (myths) that describe life. The second concept found is the practice of maintaining a balance in life. The fourth concept is in the sacred rites of ...
... outlines four universal ideas between these two traditions (1994). The first concept is realizing the creation teachings (myths) that describe life. The second concept found is the practice of maintaining a balance in life. The fourth concept is in the sacred rites of ...
Transfer of Buddhism Across Central Asian Networks
... 5 See especially Latour, Bruno, Reassembling the Social: An Introduction to Actor-Network Theory (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005), 37. Latour’s work owes a debt to previous sociological work on the function of practices in maintaining and changing social structures; see especially Bourdieu, ...
... 5 See especially Latour, Bruno, Reassembling the Social: An Introduction to Actor-Network Theory (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005), 37. Latour’s work owes a debt to previous sociological work on the function of practices in maintaining and changing social structures; see especially Bourdieu, ...
ARONSON, HARVEY B. (2004). Buddhist practice on Western ground
... does not get lost in weighty prose or technical jargon. His writing is very warm and humble; in fact, it is deceptively simple. Alongside psychological theory the book is laced with stories from Aronson’s own life, anecdotes of his spiritual teachers, and the occasional reflection or meditation exer ...
... does not get lost in weighty prose or technical jargon. His writing is very warm and humble; in fact, it is deceptively simple. Alongside psychological theory the book is laced with stories from Aronson’s own life, anecdotes of his spiritual teachers, and the occasional reflection or meditation exer ...
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... reduced to minimum” and further conclude that, “We must discover them; almost guess them, here and there; hidden in wilderness of pious tales.”1 Because Buddhism came to influence almost all areas of Tibetan life, and also because the history of their country is closely connected with Buddhism in th ...
... reduced to minimum” and further conclude that, “We must discover them; almost guess them, here and there; hidden in wilderness of pious tales.”1 Because Buddhism came to influence almost all areas of Tibetan life, and also because the history of their country is closely connected with Buddhism in th ...
The Dhammapada: The Sayings of the Buddha
... regard, it is helpful to understand that practice periods continue a 2,500-year-old tradition started when Buddha and his students settled down for an extended period of practice during the monsoon season. Reading material There are dozens of English language translations of the Dhammapada, extendin ...
... regard, it is helpful to understand that practice periods continue a 2,500-year-old tradition started when Buddha and his students settled down for an extended period of practice during the monsoon season. Reading material There are dozens of English language translations of the Dhammapada, extendin ...
Yeshe Tsogyal: Symbol of Female Enlightenment, Empowerment
... Sexuality, and Gender. (Delhi: Sri Satguru Publications, 1992), p. 26. ...
... Sexuality, and Gender. (Delhi: Sri Satguru Publications, 1992), p. 26. ...
How Meditation Works
... and Cambodia) preserves an early form of Indian Buddhism, the Theravada. A very late and highly evolved expression of Indian Buddhism, Vajrayana or Tantra, has dominated in Tibet, Mongolia and Nepal. In East Asia, we find Buddhism greatly transformed at the hands of the Chinese. It is this "Sinified ...
... and Cambodia) preserves an early form of Indian Buddhism, the Theravada. A very late and highly evolved expression of Indian Buddhism, Vajrayana or Tantra, has dominated in Tibet, Mongolia and Nepal. In East Asia, we find Buddhism greatly transformed at the hands of the Chinese. It is this "Sinified ...
On the Practice of Buddhist Meditation According to the Pali Nikayas
... O n the Practice of Buddhist Meditation sonal instruction of a teacher. Thus the reason why the earlier texts fail to re veal very m u c h about just how to practice meditation is n o t because they are uninterested in such matters, or think they are unimportant, but rather pre cisely the opposit ...
... O n the Practice of Buddhist Meditation sonal instruction of a teacher. Thus the reason why the earlier texts fail to re veal very m u c h about just how to practice meditation is n o t because they are uninterested in such matters, or think they are unimportant, but rather pre cisely the opposit ...
Dzogchen
Dzogchen (Wylie: dzogs chen) or ""Great Perfection"", also called Atiyoga, is a tradition of teachings in Tibetan Buddhism aimed at attaining and maintaining the natural primordial state or natural condition. It is a central teaching of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism and of Bon. In these traditions, Dzogchen is the highest and most definitive path of the nine vehicles to liberation.