Maitreya, the Future Buddha
... The story of Maitreya, the future Buddha, became a tradition that has played some role, often a central one, in the cultural history of virtually eVe:~y period and every area of Buddhist Asia. Indeed, one finds a variety of quite distinctive expressions of that tradition, a variety that often obscur ...
... The story of Maitreya, the future Buddha, became a tradition that has played some role, often a central one, in the cultural history of virtually eVe:~y period and every area of Buddhist Asia. Indeed, one finds a variety of quite distinctive expressions of that tradition, a variety that often obscur ...
THE CONCEPT OF THE BUDDHA, Its evolution from
... Mahayana sEtras, particularly Yogacara works.4 Besides outlining the importance of the concept of the saNbhogakAya, he dedicates a section of his article to a discussion of its origin. Takeuchi asserts that the saNbhogakAya is closely connected with the bodhisattva ideal. Its key aspect is the vow t ...
... Mahayana sEtras, particularly Yogacara works.4 Besides outlining the importance of the concept of the saNbhogakAya, he dedicates a section of his article to a discussion of its origin. Takeuchi asserts that the saNbhogakAya is closely connected with the bodhisattva ideal. Its key aspect is the vow t ...
Reaffirming Our Right to Happiness
... “Seven Teachings on the Gohonzon” records the Daishonin’s orally transmitted teachings and Nikko Shonin’s comments on the meaning of various inscriptions on the Gohonzon, as well as instructions on the transcription of the Gohonzon. This particular passage simply indicates that when transcribing the ...
... “Seven Teachings on the Gohonzon” records the Daishonin’s orally transmitted teachings and Nikko Shonin’s comments on the meaning of various inscriptions on the Gohonzon, as well as instructions on the transcription of the Gohonzon. This particular passage simply indicates that when transcribing the ...
Analytical Buddhism: The Two
... carries even the most basic cognitive capacities that are needed to survive in the world. Some empirical studies in the West indicate that a sense of self may well, contra Buddhism, be required for autonomous survival. The interest of this topic from a Western philosophical perspective should be app ...
... carries even the most basic cognitive capacities that are needed to survive in the world. Some empirical studies in the West indicate that a sense of self may well, contra Buddhism, be required for autonomous survival. The interest of this topic from a Western philosophical perspective should be app ...
Hachiman`s Initial Rise to Prominence
... probable original reading) can be traced back to a prehistorical place name in Kyushu.13 Nevertheless, it is very well possible that the existence of a deity by this name is not much older than its first mention in the Shoku Nihongi. All engi chronicles state quite explicitly that from early on thre ...
... probable original reading) can be traced back to a prehistorical place name in Kyushu.13 Nevertheless, it is very well possible that the existence of a deity by this name is not much older than its first mention in the Shoku Nihongi. All engi chronicles state quite explicitly that from early on thre ...
The Buddha and His Teachings
... Many valuable books have been written by Eastern and Western scholars, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, to present the life and teachings of the Buddha to those who are interested in Buddhism. Amongst them one of the most popular works is still The Light of Asia by Sir Edwin Arnold. Many Western t ...
... Many valuable books have been written by Eastern and Western scholars, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, to present the life and teachings of the Buddha to those who are interested in Buddhism. Amongst them one of the most popular works is still The Light of Asia by Sir Edwin Arnold. Many Western t ...
BUDDHIST IMAGERY IN THE WORK OF PAUL GAUGUIN: THE
... geographical location is the perfect example of the white man escaping his bourgeois life and, portraying it as a journey of self-discovery, without acknowledging the power dynamics involved. Solomon-Godeau portrayed Gauguin’s appropriation of “primitive” cultures as another form of imperialism. It ...
... geographical location is the perfect example of the white man escaping his bourgeois life and, portraying it as a journey of self-discovery, without acknowledging the power dynamics involved. Solomon-Godeau portrayed Gauguin’s appropriation of “primitive” cultures as another form of imperialism. It ...
Metaphor and Literalism in Buddhism: The Doctrinal History of Nirvana
... often described as contingent (AbhiprAyika),1 in contrast to the definitive (lAkLaOika) exposition of the abhidharma. One of the problems concerning the truth of the origin of the suffering, the second noble truth, is, as asked in the MahAvibhALAUAstra, ‘All the impure dharmas can be the cause and th ...
... often described as contingent (AbhiprAyika),1 in contrast to the definitive (lAkLaOika) exposition of the abhidharma. One of the problems concerning the truth of the origin of the suffering, the second noble truth, is, as asked in the MahAvibhALAUAstra, ‘All the impure dharmas can be the cause and th ...
Sunyata 07 - Was Arya Nagarjuna A Mahayanist
... And disposition, who does not cling to or adhere to a view: ‘This is myself, ‘who thinks: ‘suffering that is subject to arising arises; suffering that is subject to ceasing, ceases,’such a person does not doubt, is not perplexed. Herein, his knowledge is not other dependent. Thus ...
... And disposition, who does not cling to or adhere to a view: ‘This is myself, ‘who thinks: ‘suffering that is subject to arising arises; suffering that is subject to ceasing, ceases,’such a person does not doubt, is not perplexed. Herein, his knowledge is not other dependent. Thus ...
The Evolution of the Precepts
... (sayings), Jatakas (past life stories), Abbhutadhammas (wonderful event stories), Vedallas (miscellaneous teachings); the course of training for the disciples was not made known, the Patimokkha was not established. After the disappearance of these Enlightened Ones, these Blessed Ones, after the disa ...
... (sayings), Jatakas (past life stories), Abbhutadhammas (wonderful event stories), Vedallas (miscellaneous teachings); the course of training for the disciples was not made known, the Patimokkha was not established. After the disappearance of these Enlightened Ones, these Blessed Ones, after the disa ...
Dharmacorner Buddhist Library Booklist
... Five Steps to Skillful Means in Buddhist Forums. Dominick Spirelli- PDF Flight of the Garuda By Shabkar Lama-Book Of The Year For 2003– Microsoft Word Following the true Buddhist path- Ven. Balangoda Ananda- PDF Food For the Heart By Venerable Ajahn Chah- PDF Food for Thought By Ajaan Lee Dhammadhar ...
... Five Steps to Skillful Means in Buddhist Forums. Dominick Spirelli- PDF Flight of the Garuda By Shabkar Lama-Book Of The Year For 2003– Microsoft Word Following the true Buddhist path- Ven. Balangoda Ananda- PDF Food For the Heart By Venerable Ajahn Chah- PDF Food for Thought By Ajaan Lee Dhammadhar ...
A HISTORY OF THE JAINS ASHIM KUMAR ROY INTRODUCTION
... religion. When in their youth they left their homes to become ascetics they are not protesting against any Vedic or Brahmin rule. In fact, it appears that they were doing just what was thought proper for a person of religious bent of mind in that part of the country. The Buddha after trying it aband ...
... religion. When in their youth they left their homes to become ascetics they are not protesting against any Vedic or Brahmin rule. In fact, it appears that they were doing just what was thought proper for a person of religious bent of mind in that part of the country. The Buddha after trying it aband ...
HAVEL`S DEEP HOPE AND ITS ROLE IN SUFFERING
... My reader should note that a general use of the term hope has proved problematic and therefore one major aim of this study was to provide some sense of clarification and distinction among general and specific intentions and definitions of the word, hope. For instance, while hoping may frequently hel ...
... My reader should note that a general use of the term hope has proved problematic and therefore one major aim of this study was to provide some sense of clarification and distinction among general and specific intentions and definitions of the word, hope. For instance, while hoping may frequently hel ...
Buddhāvataṃsaka-sūtra - REAL-d
... the biography of the fourth patriarch of the Huayan school of Chinese Buddhism, Chengguan, and his central philosophical concept, the theory of the four dharma-dhātus. I chose this eminent monk because his biography and teachings had received very little scholarly attention in the west. I carefully ...
... the biography of the fourth patriarch of the Huayan school of Chinese Buddhism, Chengguan, and his central philosophical concept, the theory of the four dharma-dhātus. I chose this eminent monk because his biography and teachings had received very little scholarly attention in the west. I carefully ...
Attitudes Towards Nuns: Nandakovāda Light of its Parallels Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... the Buddha: “Blessed One, the elders have been taking turns in giving instructions to the nuns until Nandaka‖s turn has come, yet Nandaka does not wish to give instructions.” 4. At that time, the Blessed One said to Nandaka: “You should give instructions to the nuns, you should teach the Dharma to t ...
... the Buddha: “Blessed One, the elders have been taking turns in giving instructions to the nuns until Nandaka‖s turn has come, yet Nandaka does not wish to give instructions.” 4. At that time, the Blessed One said to Nandaka: “You should give instructions to the nuns, you should teach the Dharma to t ...
An Analysis of the Pali Canon
... In the present edition, the basic analysis of the Canon has been left in its original state although some minor corrections had to be made. However, it has been found possible to fully explore the Saṃyutta and Aṅguttara Nikāyas together with three important texts from the Khuddaka Nikāya: Udāna, Iti ...
... In the present edition, the basic analysis of the Canon has been left in its original state although some minor corrections had to be made. However, it has been found possible to fully explore the Saṃyutta and Aṅguttara Nikāyas together with three important texts from the Khuddaka Nikāya: Udāna, Iti ...
Buddhist_Text_Transl..
... The Sutra has been regarded as a complete and practical manual for spiritual practice that will lead to enlightenment. It gives instruction in the correct understanding of the Buddha-nature, which is the potential within all beings for becoming a Buddha. The Sutra explains how and why this true natu ...
... The Sutra has been regarded as a complete and practical manual for spiritual practice that will lead to enlightenment. It gives instruction in the correct understanding of the Buddha-nature, which is the potential within all beings for becoming a Buddha. The Sutra explains how and why this true natu ...
A History of Mindfulness
... So we should start by identifying the smallest, simplest units of meaning used to describe satipaṭṭhāna. These are the basic terms and phrases common to all descriptions of satipaṭṭhāna in all the schools. It makes sense to start with the Buddha’s first sermon. This raises an interesting question. T ...
... So we should start by identifying the smallest, simplest units of meaning used to describe satipaṭṭhāna. These are the basic terms and phrases common to all descriptions of satipaṭṭhāna in all the schools. It makes sense to start with the Buddha’s first sermon. This raises an interesting question. T ...
Death, Buddhism, and Existentialism in the Songs of TCS (PFD)
... adding that he believed “the border between death and life [was] as thin as a strand of hair.”19 Others, however, have discussed Trịnh Công Sơn’s early life and his experiences during the war,20 and so here I would like to focus on the influence of Buddhism and existentialism. In the many articles a ...
... adding that he believed “the border between death and life [was] as thin as a strand of hair.”19 Others, however, have discussed Trịnh Công Sơn’s early life and his experiences during the war,20 and so here I would like to focus on the influence of Buddhism and existentialism. In the many articles a ...
Nietzsche and Buddha - Western Political Science Association
... and politically with others, while once again disagreeing about which self-view to adopt. The Buddha argues that letting go of one’s sense of being a self will lead one to become less egocentric, less likely to do harm to others, and more likely to be willing to create peaceful means of coexistence. ...
... and politically with others, while once again disagreeing about which self-view to adopt. The Buddha argues that letting go of one’s sense of being a self will lead one to become less egocentric, less likely to do harm to others, and more likely to be willing to create peaceful means of coexistence. ...
Schopenhauer between Fre - UQ eSpace
... as the “enjoyment of the beautiful”, with a more lasting positive experience of someone who has “conquered her inner nature”. Liberation is given the attributes of a “pure knowing being” and “undimmed mirror of the world”, but otherwise it is described only negatively, as liberation from “distress”, ...
... as the “enjoyment of the beautiful”, with a more lasting positive experience of someone who has “conquered her inner nature”. Liberation is given the attributes of a “pure knowing being” and “undimmed mirror of the world”, but otherwise it is described only negatively, as liberation from “distress”, ...
Buddha`s lists explained
... the Buddha‘s teachings on the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Middle Path and the numerous lists shown in the Table of Contents from his teachings and written in the Pali Canon. There are many different forms of Buddhism, but the common denominator, common theme in all the Buddhist schools are the ...
... the Buddha‘s teachings on the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Middle Path and the numerous lists shown in the Table of Contents from his teachings and written in the Pali Canon. There are many different forms of Buddhism, but the common denominator, common theme in all the Buddhist schools are the ...
WONHYO - A. Charles Muller
... English translations of Korean Buddhist texts have been made previously, this is the first systematic attempt to introduce to a Western audience the full range of Korean Buddhist writing. The compilation committee also ...
... English translations of Korean Buddhist texts have been made previously, this is the first systematic attempt to introduce to a Western audience the full range of Korean Buddhist writing. The compilation committee also ...
Gender and the soteriology debate in Buddhism: Is a
... over the past few decades, one of the pioneering works being Isaline Blew Horner‘s Women under Primitive Buddhism, first published in 1930. Horner fully covers laywoman to ordained women in Buddhism during the time of the Buddha from a Theravādin Pali canonical perspective. The primary focus of her ...
... over the past few decades, one of the pioneering works being Isaline Blew Horner‘s Women under Primitive Buddhism, first published in 1930. Horner fully covers laywoman to ordained women in Buddhism during the time of the Buddha from a Theravādin Pali canonical perspective. The primary focus of her ...