The Sixfold Purity of an Arahant Chabbisodhana-sutta and its Parallel
... “elders that live on the other side of the sea.”3 According to the explanation of these elders, the sixth purity is the detached attitude of an arahant in regard to the four nutriments. That this is indeed the way to arrive at six types of purities finds its confirmation in the Madhyamaāgama paralle ...
... “elders that live on the other side of the sea.”3 According to the explanation of these elders, the sixth purity is the detached attitude of an arahant in regard to the four nutriments. That this is indeed the way to arrive at six types of purities finds its confirmation in the Madhyamaāgama paralle ...
Buddhist Religious Studies
... and Textbook Board (NCTB) in collaboration with PEDP-2 initiated an extensive program for development of curriculum and teaching learning materials in 2002. In the light of this program the curriculum, textbooks and other teaching learning materials of Primary levels have been prepared, revised and ...
... and Textbook Board (NCTB) in collaboration with PEDP-2 initiated an extensive program for development of curriculum and teaching learning materials in 2002. In the light of this program the curriculum, textbooks and other teaching learning materials of Primary levels have been prepared, revised and ...
PDF - World Wide Journals
... Anoka’s time. Evidence for this comes from Archaeological remains that testify to the enshrinement of their combined relics at Sonari, Satdhara, Bhojpuri, Andher, and Sanchi. The enshrinement of relics and the construction of Stūpas and associated facilities were undertaken on a large scale between ...
... Anoka’s time. Evidence for this comes from Archaeological remains that testify to the enshrinement of their combined relics at Sonari, Satdhara, Bhojpuri, Andher, and Sanchi. The enshrinement of relics and the construction of Stūpas and associated facilities were undertaken on a large scale between ...
Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature
... In addition, Thoreau (like other Transcendentalists) assumed that nature had particular lessons to teach and that simple, “natural” ways of living would help to cultivate his moral sense. The spiritual practice of “selfculture” (which began when the young Thoreau changed his name from David Henry to ...
... In addition, Thoreau (like other Transcendentalists) assumed that nature had particular lessons to teach and that simple, “natural” ways of living would help to cultivate his moral sense. The spiritual practice of “selfculture” (which began when the young Thoreau changed his name from David Henry to ...
Fabio Rambelli - NCC Center for the Study of Japanese Religions
... 現世利益) and ultimately leads them to salvation. Taniguchi emphasizes family practice and writes about the beauty of a family united in front of the butsudan.8 According to him, practices conducive to the formation of such religious habitus include, for example, formal, stereotypical formulae of greeti ...
... 現世利益) and ultimately leads them to salvation. Taniguchi emphasizes family practice and writes about the beauty of a family united in front of the butsudan.8 According to him, practices conducive to the formation of such religious habitus include, for example, formal, stereotypical formulae of greeti ...
The Main Topics of Japanese Pure Land Buddhist Poetry
... Burning House, anything could happen at any time; Let us live each coming day in humble repentance. Impermanence is always closely related to death. Rennyo, the 8th Head of Jōdo Shinshū school, was also a great poet and the theme of impermanence is often present in his verses: Having lived for more ...
... Burning House, anything could happen at any time; Let us live each coming day in humble repentance. Impermanence is always closely related to death. Rennyo, the 8th Head of Jōdo Shinshū school, was also a great poet and the theme of impermanence is often present in his verses: Having lived for more ...
Pursuit of Happiness: The Buddhist Way
... The Buddhist term for what is morally good is “skillful” (kusala), and the Buddhist term for what is morally bad is “unskillful” (akusala). Accordingly, a mind which is poisoned with the three poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion is a mind that is “unskillful” (morally bad), a mind that is “defi ...
... The Buddhist term for what is morally good is “skillful” (kusala), and the Buddhist term for what is morally bad is “unskillful” (akusala). Accordingly, a mind which is poisoned with the three poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion is a mind that is “unskillful” (morally bad), a mind that is “defi ...
Isayo Samuddaka Sutta
... are not listed as a separate realm or birth-destinations (gati). As such, in the early texts, we only have the five realms (pañca,gati), as given the Pañca,gati Sutta (A 9.68).10 They are however incorporated into the six realms of later Buddhism.11 1.2 WHY THE ASURA HATE THE SEASIDE RISHIS. Just as ...
... are not listed as a separate realm or birth-destinations (gati). As such, in the early texts, we only have the five realms (pañca,gati), as given the Pañca,gati Sutta (A 9.68).10 They are however incorporated into the six realms of later Buddhism.11 1.2 WHY THE ASURA HATE THE SEASIDE RISHIS. Just as ...
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 ...
Mindfulness: A Dialogue between Buddhism and Clinical
... Experiential avoidance of private experiences is usually unworkable because private experiences often relate to a person’s history (e.g., a memory) and deliberate attempts to avoid a private experience are likely to bring about memories of that experience (e.g., thinking “don’t get anxious” reminds ...
... Experiential avoidance of private experiences is usually unworkable because private experiences often relate to a person’s history (e.g., a memory) and deliberate attempts to avoid a private experience are likely to bring about memories of that experience (e.g., thinking “don’t get anxious” reminds ...
OF Master Hongyi`s Last Calligraphic Work - Papyrus
... Hongyi (1860-1942) is a Master of Pure Land Buddhism in modern China. In the history of Chinese Buddhism, he is the only Buddhist Master who can rank among the greatest Chinese calligraphers. In the history of Chinese calligraphy, he is the first monk calligrapher who combines his Buddhist faith wit ...
... Hongyi (1860-1942) is a Master of Pure Land Buddhism in modern China. In the history of Chinese Buddhism, he is the only Buddhist Master who can rank among the greatest Chinese calligraphers. In the history of Chinese calligraphy, he is the first monk calligrapher who combines his Buddhist faith wit ...
fulltext
... the 2nd century AD. Fig. 1 shows one of these images. In the centre there is a bodhi-tree (bodhiv¤k∑a), a seat (åsana)2 and the feet or the footprints of the Buddha (buddhapåda).3 These three signs together seem to represent the Buddha without depicting him visibly. This and similar reliefs have oft ...
... the 2nd century AD. Fig. 1 shows one of these images. In the centre there is a bodhi-tree (bodhiv¤k∑a), a seat (åsana)2 and the feet or the footprints of the Buddha (buddhapåda).3 These three signs together seem to represent the Buddha without depicting him visibly. This and similar reliefs have oft ...
The Doctrinal Transformation of 20th Century
... texts for ritual purposes. Moreover, they often railed against the common practice among monks of conducting funeral rites for money since it fostered superstitious beliefs about ghosts among the people and encouraged greed as it became the primary source of income for many monasteries (Welch 1967). ...
... texts for ritual purposes. Moreover, they often railed against the common practice among monks of conducting funeral rites for money since it fostered superstitious beliefs about ghosts among the people and encouraged greed as it became the primary source of income for many monasteries (Welch 1967). ...
"Texts memorized, texts performed: a reconsideration of the role of
... on an important undertaking (such as taking an exam or undergoing a transformative rituals such as becoming a member of the Buddhist sangha), about to give birth, and so on. Several radio and television broadcasts in Sri Lanka, moreover, begin and end their daily programs with paritta chanting for t ...
... on an important undertaking (such as taking an exam or undergoing a transformative rituals such as becoming a member of the Buddhist sangha), about to give birth, and so on. Several radio and television broadcasts in Sri Lanka, moreover, begin and end their daily programs with paritta chanting for t ...
The Origin of Buddhist Meditation
... This is not because of an absence of early literary sources (in P li, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, etc.) that claim to contain his teachings. The problem rather, is that recent studies have shown that the early texts appear to contain a number of doctrinal differences,1 and it is not clear which form ...
... This is not because of an absence of early literary sources (in P li, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, etc.) that claim to contain his teachings. The problem rather, is that recent studies have shown that the early texts appear to contain a number of doctrinal differences,1 and it is not clear which form ...
Handbook For Mankind
... So if Buddhism is viewed with differing degrees of intelligence, differing pictures of it will be seen, simply because it can be viewed from any aspect. As we have said, Buddhism is a practical method for liberating oneself from suffering by means of coming to realize as did the Buddha himself, the ...
... So if Buddhism is viewed with differing degrees of intelligence, differing pictures of it will be seen, simply because it can be viewed from any aspect. As we have said, Buddhism is a practical method for liberating oneself from suffering by means of coming to realize as did the Buddha himself, the ...
Aggañña Sutta - The Dharmafarers
... good act through body, speech or mind, its karmic accountability works on him all the same [§§5-6]. Of all the beings who have risen above karma, the foremost (agga) are the arhats [§7]. The Buddha goes on to speak of the supremacy of social order and justice (dhamma), so that the Sakyas and king Pa ...
... good act through body, speech or mind, its karmic accountability works on him all the same [§§5-6]. Of all the beings who have risen above karma, the foremost (agga) are the arhats [§7]. The Buddha goes on to speak of the supremacy of social order and justice (dhamma), so that the Sakyas and king Pa ...
faith in buddhism - ELTE Távol
... Here, we should keep in mind the creativity that translation entails. We especially need to deal with Chinese translations thoroughly and carefully because frequently they were deeply influenced by native Chinese thought. Sometimes Chinese Buddhist texts even appear to be new texts when compared to ...
... Here, we should keep in mind the creativity that translation entails. We especially need to deal with Chinese translations thoroughly and carefully because frequently they were deeply influenced by native Chinese thought. Sometimes Chinese Buddhist texts even appear to be new texts when compared to ...
Untitled - Abhidharma.ru
... spiritual teacher that this fantasy is taking on a tremendous reality for her. The guru is pleased with her progress. I have chosen these examples as stark demonstrations of the very different world we are entering in this book. The two previous books in this series, A Guide to the Buddhas and A Gui ...
... spiritual teacher that this fantasy is taking on a tremendous reality for her. The guru is pleased with her progress. I have chosen these examples as stark demonstrations of the very different world we are entering in this book. The two previous books in this series, A Guide to the Buddhas and A Gui ...
- White Rose eTheses Online
... the political loyalty of all of them for centuries there were many regimes, mostly China. Political loyalty involved hard choices. that short-lived, only ruled parts of There were also problems of ethnic identity and loyalty when from the early fourth China by dynasties. What north was ruled many no ...
... the political loyalty of all of them for centuries there were many regimes, mostly China. Political loyalty involved hard choices. that short-lived, only ruled parts of There were also problems of ethnic identity and loyalty when from the early fourth China by dynasties. What north was ruled many no ...
The Characteristics of Tibetan-Language Tripitaka and their Values
... Thonmi Sambhota to Nammkhrskyong in the first development period of Tibetan Buddhism (the two hundred years from the reign of Songtsän Gampo to the persecution of Buddhists at the hands of Langdarma). In the 718 years from the second development period of Tibetan Buddhism to Mongol Dzungar’s dominan ...
... Thonmi Sambhota to Nammkhrskyong in the first development period of Tibetan Buddhism (the two hundred years from the reign of Songtsän Gampo to the persecution of Buddhists at the hands of Langdarma). In the 718 years from the second development period of Tibetan Buddhism to Mongol Dzungar’s dominan ...