THE CONCEPT OF THE BUDDHA, Its evolution from
... closely connected with the bodhisattva ideal. Its key aspect is the vow that a bodhisattva takes at the beginning of spiritual training, which remains in force until the attainment of Buddhahood. In this connection, the SukhAvatCvyEhasEtra, one of the earliest Mahayana texts, plays an important role ...
... closely connected with the bodhisattva ideal. Its key aspect is the vow that a bodhisattva takes at the beginning of spiritual training, which remains in force until the attainment of Buddhahood. In this connection, the SukhAvatCvyEhasEtra, one of the earliest Mahayana texts, plays an important role ...
The Evolution of the Precepts
... 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 disappearance of the disciples enlightened under those Enlightened Ones, those last disciples of various names ...
... 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 disappearance of the disciples enlightened under those Enlightened Ones, those last disciples of various names ...
The mandalas of Tibetan Buddhism and western psychotherapy
... presented in the first three chapters in order to highlight how this material is either conforming or conflicting in nature, and determine how and if the theories and usage of the mandala in each context might be reconciled. As a precursor to the first two chapters of this thesis, it would be useful ...
... presented in the first three chapters in order to highlight how this material is either conforming or conflicting in nature, and determine how and if the theories and usage of the mandala in each context might be reconciled. As a precursor to the first two chapters of this thesis, it would be useful ...
Buddhāvataṃsaka-sūtra - REAL-d
... in the west. I carefully collated all extant accounts of his life, and wrote his critical biography. My study on his biography was published separately in English under the title A Religious Leader in the Tang: Chengguan’s Biography by The International Institute for Buddhist Studies in Tokyo. This ...
... in the west. I carefully collated all extant accounts of his life, and wrote his critical biography. My study on his biography was published separately in English under the title A Religious Leader in the Tang: Chengguan’s Biography by The International Institute for Buddhist Studies in Tokyo. This ...
The Development of Kaji Kito in Nichiren Shu Buddhism
... well as the opportunity to understand why undergoing this training was so important for my father and consequentially for my family. The first part of this thesis will begin by explaining the historical and religious roots of kaji kito. While sources indicate that both Shingon and Tendai Buddhism, t ...
... well as the opportunity to understand why undergoing this training was so important for my father and consequentially for my family. The first part of this thesis will begin by explaining the historical and religious roots of kaji kito. While sources indicate that both Shingon and Tendai Buddhism, t ...
EXPOSITION OF THE SUTRA OF BRAHMA S NET
... on Korean Buddhism were recruited according to their areas of expertise and were asked to consult with the scholars preparing the new Korean translations of these texts when preparing their own renderings. Though some ...
... on Korean Buddhism were recruited according to their areas of expertise and were asked to consult with the scholars preparing the new Korean translations of these texts when preparing their own renderings. Though some ...
Skilful Means: A Concept in Mahayana Buddhism
... PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION During the last twenty-five years the idea of ‘skilful means’ has become quite widely known to students of Buddhism, and on many occasions I have been encouraged to think that my own study of the concept has played some part in this process. Some people prefer to use th ...
... PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION During the last twenty-five years the idea of ‘skilful means’ has become quite widely known to students of Buddhism, and on many occasions I have been encouraged to think that my own study of the concept has played some part in this process. Some people prefer to use th ...
common buddhist text: guidance and insight from the buddha
... In an ancient tradition, and one that lacks a central authority, it is not surprising that differences developed over time, which applied the Buddha’s insights in a variety of ways. The different traditions developed in India, and then further evolved as Buddhism spread throughout Asia. In Buddhist ...
... In an ancient tradition, and one that lacks a central authority, it is not surprising that differences developed over time, which applied the Buddha’s insights in a variety of ways. The different traditions developed in India, and then further evolved as Buddhism spread throughout Asia. In Buddhist ...
Development of The Hua-Yen school during the Tang Dynasty
... biographical information about the Hua-yen School of Buddhism. Several traditions of Buddhist thoughts and practices were witnessed by the Sui and early Tang dynasties that had neither the equivalents nor institutional antecedents in the ‘Western Regions.’ In its own way, each of Hua-yen, Tian-tai, ...
... biographical information about the Hua-yen School of Buddhism. Several traditions of Buddhist thoughts and practices were witnessed by the Sui and early Tang dynasties that had neither the equivalents nor institutional antecedents in the ‘Western Regions.’ In its own way, each of Hua-yen, Tian-tai, ...
Studies in the Lankavatara Sutra
... dhism was written first. As it was being revised after its publication in The Eastern Buddhist, Volume IV, Nos. 3-4, for 1928, the thought suggested itself that the sutra must be studied also textually since there are still three Chinese and one (or two) Tibetan translations. The result was the firs ...
... dhism was written first. As it was being revised after its publication in The Eastern Buddhist, Volume IV, Nos. 3-4, for 1928, the thought suggested itself that the sutra must be studied also textually since there are still three Chinese and one (or two) Tibetan translations. The result was the firs ...
The Seeker`s Glossary of Buddhism
... Buddhism, which first appeared a year ago. The text is a compendium of excerpts and quotations from some 350 works by monks, nuns, professors, scholars and other laypersons from nine different countries, in their own words or in translation. The editors have merely organized the material, adding a f ...
... Buddhism, which first appeared a year ago. The text is a compendium of excerpts and quotations from some 350 works by monks, nuns, professors, scholars and other laypersons from nine different countries, in their own words or in translation. The editors have merely organized the material, adding a f ...
WONHYO - A. Charles Muller
... on Korean Buddhism were recruited according to their areas of expertise and were asked to consult with the scholars preparing the new Korean translations of these texts when preparing their own renderings. Though some ...
... on Korean Buddhism were recruited according to their areas of expertise and were asked to consult with the scholars preparing the new Korean translations of these texts when preparing their own renderings. Though some ...
- ResearchOnline@JCU
... terms. For example, Barkan’s study of ethnicity in American society provides a number of conflicting definitions of assimilation. Barkan concludes that the term 'has not been clearly and consistently articulated as a dynamic, complex process shaped by numerous variables and applicable to the experie ...
... terms. For example, Barkan’s study of ethnicity in American society provides a number of conflicting definitions of assimilation. Barkan concludes that the term 'has not been clearly and consistently articulated as a dynamic, complex process shaped by numerous variables and applicable to the experie ...
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... real life experiences and to be fi nally discarded or accepted. Yet, paradoxically, the soteriology that he taught (called Dharma) has come to be known by the people at large for its wisdom, tolerance, compassion, equanimity, and, even, happiness. We were both born in countries where multiple religi ...
... real life experiences and to be fi nally discarded or accepted. Yet, paradoxically, the soteriology that he taught (called Dharma) has come to be known by the people at large for its wisdom, tolerance, compassion, equanimity, and, even, happiness. We were both born in countries where multiple religi ...
The Development of the Tathāgatagarbha in the Early Mahāyāna
... doctrine in the development of Mahāyāna Buddhism. It was presented in the early Buddhism as luminous mind. 1 It was expounded in different form of buddhadhātu, dharmakāya, nirvāṇa, bodhicitt… and carried the buddhadhātu pratītyasamutpāda 2 doctrine in later Mahāyāna traditions. It is interesting to ...
... doctrine in the development of Mahāyāna Buddhism. It was presented in the early Buddhism as luminous mind. 1 It was expounded in different form of buddhadhātu, dharmakāya, nirvāṇa, bodhicitt… and carried the buddhadhātu pratītyasamutpāda 2 doctrine in later Mahāyāna traditions. It is interesting to ...
Guide to Jodo Shinshu Teachings and Practices
... He selected a place of practice on the south side of a village called Uruvilva. There, with five of his friends, he did ascetic practices for six years. Finding ascetic practices to be meaningless however, he accepted an offering of rice milk from a young woman named Sujata in order to strengthen hi ...
... He selected a place of practice on the south side of a village called Uruvilva. There, with five of his friends, he did ascetic practices for six years. Finding ascetic practices to be meaningless however, he accepted an offering of rice milk from a young woman named Sujata in order to strengthen hi ...
Tibetan Buddhism and Han Chinese: Superscribing New Meaning
... novel he is portrayed as a martial action figure, wielding an impressive sword (guan dao), fearless when combating his enemies and those of his sworn brothers Liu Bei and Zheng Fei, and defiant at his martyrdom. He appears to symbolise the Karmapa’s wider presentation of Tibetan Buddhism not only to ...
... novel he is portrayed as a martial action figure, wielding an impressive sword (guan dao), fearless when combating his enemies and those of his sworn brothers Liu Bei and Zheng Fei, and defiant at his martyrdom. He appears to symbolise the Karmapa’s wider presentation of Tibetan Buddhism not only to ...
Taming the Monkey Mind
... practice by reciting the Buddha’s name, you should not dwell on sundry good or bad actions(1) once they have been performed. In other words, everyday activities should be carried out in a matter-of-fact way, and once finished, be let go.(2) Do not hold on to them – or they will disturb your peace of ...
... practice by reciting the Buddha’s name, you should not dwell on sundry good or bad actions(1) once they have been performed. In other words, everyday activities should be carried out in a matter-of-fact way, and once finished, be let go.(2) Do not hold on to them – or they will disturb your peace of ...
Schism, semiosis and the Soka Gakkai
... The Soka Gakkai International (SGI) and the Nichiren Shoshu have always had a complex relationship. Formed in 1930 by Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda, the Soka Kyoiku Gakkai was from its inception an independent lay-Buddhist organization. For 60 years, they maintained an uneasy partnership with ...
... The Soka Gakkai International (SGI) and the Nichiren Shoshu have always had a complex relationship. Formed in 1930 by Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda, the Soka Kyoiku Gakkai was from its inception an independent lay-Buddhist organization. For 60 years, they maintained an uneasy partnership with ...
Guide to the Bodhisattva`s Way of Life
... ready to allow the fourfold assemblies to study The Commentary on the Bodhicaryavatara – the Ocean of Good Explanation. In contrast to previous studies, besides the traditional teaching methods, you are allowed to use some modern scientific mass media. The major reason for using mass media is as fol ...
... ready to allow the fourfold assemblies to study The Commentary on the Bodhicaryavatara – the Ocean of Good Explanation. In contrast to previous studies, besides the traditional teaching methods, you are allowed to use some modern scientific mass media. The major reason for using mass media is as fol ...
The Buddhist Coleridge: Creating Space for The Rime of the Ancient
... undergoes, Buddhist concepts themselves are interconnected, interrelated, and codependent, and therefore, the chapter pulls from other Buddhist concepts, as well as Buddhist philosophy and literature, in order to bolster the noteworthy role prajna plays within The Rime. By focusing on the Mariner’s ...
... undergoes, Buddhist concepts themselves are interconnected, interrelated, and codependent, and therefore, the chapter pulls from other Buddhist concepts, as well as Buddhist philosophy and literature, in order to bolster the noteworthy role prajna plays within The Rime. By focusing on the Mariner’s ...
AN INTIMATE DESTRUCTION
... ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATION submitted by Alan Foljambe for the Degree of PhD in Art History and entitled An Intimate Destruction: Tantric Buddhism, Desire, and the Body in Surrealism and Georges Bataille, October 2008. The dissertation addresses the influence of Tantric Buddhism on Surrealism and the w ...
... ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATION submitted by Alan Foljambe for the Degree of PhD in Art History and entitled An Intimate Destruction: Tantric Buddhism, Desire, and the Body in Surrealism and Georges Bataille, October 2008. The dissertation addresses the influence of Tantric Buddhism on Surrealism and the w ...
The Genesis of the Bodhisattva Ideal
... When, on comparison, parallel versions of an early discourse differ, at least one of them must have suffered from some alteration or error. Though in this way different textual layers can be discerned – and whenever possible I will point out aspects that suggest a relative chronology between individ ...
... When, on comparison, parallel versions of an early discourse differ, at least one of them must have suffered from some alteration or error. Though in this way different textual layers can be discerned – and whenever possible I will point out aspects that suggest a relative chronology between individ ...
what, if anything, is mahayana buddhism?
... The identity and the status of Mahāyāna Buddhism are points very much in question, and it is virtually self-evident that communication concerning Mahāyāna Buddhism occasions many disagreements. Therefore, the need for the de nition and classi cation of Mahāyāna Buddhism is obvious. But how w ...
... The identity and the status of Mahāyāna Buddhism are points very much in question, and it is virtually self-evident that communication concerning Mahāyāna Buddhism occasions many disagreements. Therefore, the need for the de nition and classi cation of Mahāyāna Buddhism is obvious. But how w ...
ATINER`s Conference Paper Series HIS2015-1862
... wheel of law. This doctrine or philosophy has been preserved in a category of texts, known as Prajñāpāramitā literature. The concept of Prajñāpāramitā flourished in these texts over many centuries; before the influence of Tantric elements, which became very popular in the Indian subcontinent after t ...
... wheel of law. This doctrine or philosophy has been preserved in a category of texts, known as Prajñāpāramitā literature. The concept of Prajñāpāramitā flourished in these texts over many centuries; before the influence of Tantric elements, which became very popular in the Indian subcontinent after t ...
Tara (Buddhism)
Tara (Sanskrit: तारा, tārā; Tib. སྒྲོལ་མ, Dölma) or Ārya Tārā, also known as Jetsun Dölma (Tibetan language:rje btsun sgrol ma) in Tibetan Buddhism, is a female Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who appears as a female Buddha in Vajrayana Buddhism. She is known as the ""mother of liberation"", and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements. In Japan she is known as Tara Bosatsu (多羅菩薩), and little-known as Duōluó Púsà (多羅菩薩) in Chinese Buddhism.Tara is a tantric meditation deity whose practice is used by practitioners of the Tibetan branch of Vajrayana Buddhism to develop certain inner qualities and understand outer, inner and secret teachings about compassion and emptiness. Tara is actually the generic name for a set of Buddhas or bodhisattvas of similar aspect. These may more properly be understood as different aspects of the same quality, as bodhisattvas are often considered metaphors for Buddhist virtues.The most widely known forms of Tārā are:Green Tārā, (Syamatara) known as the Buddha of enlightened activityWhite Tārā, (Sitatara) also known for compassion, long life, healing and serenity; also known as The Wish-fulfilling Wheel, or CintachakraRed Tārā, (Kurukulla) of fierce aspect associated with magnetizing all good thingsBlack Tārā, associated with powerYellow Tārā, (Bhrikuti) associated with wealth and prosperityBlue Tārā, associated with transmutation of angerCittamani Tārā, a form of Tārā widely practiced at the level of Highest Yoga Tantra in the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism, portrayed as green and often conflated with Green TārāKhadiravani Tārā (Tārā of the acacia forest), who appeared to Nagarjuna in the Khadiravani forest of South India and who is sometimes referred to as the ""22nd Tārā""There is also recognition in some schools of Buddhism of twenty-one Tārās. A practice text entitled In Praise of the 21 Tārās, is recited during the morning in all four sects of Tibetan Buddhism.The main Tārā mantra is the same for Buddhists and Hindus alike: oṃ tāre tuttāre ture svāhā. It is pronounced by Tibetans and Buddhists who follow the Tibetan traditions as oṃ tāre tu tāre ture soha.