Buddhism in America - A Handful of Leaves
... geography of Buddhism in Asia, a grasp of which is essential to any understanding of Buddhism in the United States. At various points I draw analogies to Christianity, not to suggest that Buddhism and Christianity are reducible to each other, but as aids to the reader. Chapter outlines major devel ...
... geography of Buddhism in Asia, a grasp of which is essential to any understanding of Buddhism in the United States. At various points I draw analogies to Christianity, not to suggest that Buddhism and Christianity are reducible to each other, but as aids to the reader. Chapter outlines major devel ...
The Criteria of Goodness in the P¯ ali Nik¯
... nirvanic virtues. The problem is that many Buddhists, at least at the beginning of their spiritual practice, act morally not so much motivated by nirvanic virtues, but rather by nonnirvanic virtues such as craving for a proximate goal such as a good rebirth. Even practitioners who act ethically aimi ...
... nirvanic virtues. The problem is that many Buddhists, at least at the beginning of their spiritual practice, act morally not so much motivated by nirvanic virtues, but rather by nonnirvanic virtues such as craving for a proximate goal such as a good rebirth. Even practitioners who act ethically aimi ...
buddhist view in compassion
... Ranked a great virtue in numerous philosophies, compassion is considered in almost all the major religious traditions as among the greatest of virtues. Compassion is a mind that is motivated by cherishing other living beings and wishes to release them from their suffering, and offer happiness. ...
... Ranked a great virtue in numerous philosophies, compassion is considered in almost all the major religious traditions as among the greatest of virtues. Compassion is a mind that is motivated by cherishing other living beings and wishes to release them from their suffering, and offer happiness. ...
Symbolism in Asian Statues of the Buddha
... Legend states that after the Buddha decided to lop off his mane with a sword, the hair curled tightly around his head at two fingers breadth in length; it stayed that way permanently, along with his equal length beard. It is said he never had to trim his hair or beard again.5 Although most statues o ...
... Legend states that after the Buddha decided to lop off his mane with a sword, the hair curled tightly around his head at two fingers breadth in length; it stayed that way permanently, along with his equal length beard. It is said he never had to trim his hair or beard again.5 Although most statues o ...
Charisma in Buddhism
... as a preprint but maintaining the original number sequence of the main book with which it should be used. In this way, individual topics of spe cial interest are made cheaply available even before the main title has been released. Some sections of the books listed below may not have as much details ...
... as a preprint but maintaining the original number sequence of the main book with which it should be used. In this way, individual topics of spe cial interest are made cheaply available even before the main title has been released. Some sections of the books listed below may not have as much details ...
A New Approach to Gaudapadakarika
... through these three factors the stubborn mind can easily be pacified. When the mind becomes low-spirited the yogin should cultivate analytical thinking, exertion and joy because through these factors the low-spirited mind can easily be awakened (Samyutta V, 12 ff). The S. Siddhi discusses this point ...
... through these three factors the stubborn mind can easily be pacified. When the mind becomes low-spirited the yogin should cultivate analytical thinking, exertion and joy because through these factors the low-spirited mind can easily be awakened (Samyutta V, 12 ff). The S. Siddhi discusses this point ...
THE BUDDHA SAID THAT BUDDHA SAID SO: A TRANSLATION
... found several Sanskrit Buddhist texts in Nepal and subsequently distributed them to his colleagues in the first half of the nineteenth century.4 Hodgson sometimes consulted with practitioners regarding the contents of these texts, but most scholars after him seem to have abandoned this practice in ...
... found several Sanskrit Buddhist texts in Nepal and subsequently distributed them to his colleagues in the first half of the nineteenth century.4 Hodgson sometimes consulted with practitioners regarding the contents of these texts, but most scholars after him seem to have abandoned this practice in ...
The Paracultural Imaginary
... on the process of identity-shaping through the sharing of spirituality where whiteCaucasian American persons reject the cultural values and lifestyles that they were brought up in so as to live in accordance to the Native American spiritual traditions. Using axiomatic poetry developed from ethnograp ...
... on the process of identity-shaping through the sharing of spirituality where whiteCaucasian American persons reject the cultural values and lifestyles that they were brought up in so as to live in accordance to the Native American spiritual traditions. Using axiomatic poetry developed from ethnograp ...
What goes Around comes Around: a Study of Karma
... strands and goals, one of which seeks to blend Eastern and Western philosophies for enhanced comprehension of the human potentials for growth and transformation. An understanding of the concept of karma therefore adds value and meaning to the field of transpersonal psychology by conceptualising a pr ...
... strands and goals, one of which seeks to blend Eastern and Western philosophies for enhanced comprehension of the human potentials for growth and transformation. An understanding of the concept of karma therefore adds value and meaning to the field of transpersonal psychology by conceptualising a pr ...
Special Integration Experiences Required Reading
... the bodhi tree; this spot was later marked by the animeshalochana stupa, now situated to the north of the chankramanar. Brahma and Indra offered a hall made of the seven precious substances, in which the Buddha sat for a week radiating lights of five colours from his body to illuminate the bodhi tre ...
... the bodhi tree; this spot was later marked by the animeshalochana stupa, now situated to the north of the chankramanar. Brahma and Indra offered a hall made of the seven precious substances, in which the Buddha sat for a week radiating lights of five colours from his body to illuminate the bodhi tre ...
Read article - Dickinson Blogs
... for saying this or doing that, he cannot be wrong,” etc.; so we cannot deny that Ajātasattu was not such a case. For him, the Buddha might have been more than a religious teacher, for it was the Buddha who had rescued him out of the personal hell of remorse for having killed his own father (DN I 85; ...
... for saying this or doing that, he cannot be wrong,” etc.; so we cannot deny that Ajātasattu was not such a case. For him, the Buddha might have been more than a religious teacher, for it was the Buddha who had rescued him out of the personal hell of remorse for having killed his own father (DN I 85; ...
Yeshe Tsogyal: Symbol of Female Enlightenment, Empowerment
... Also referred to as ‘penetrating insight’. Since phenomena are not created, therefore, Mother Prajñāpāramitā should not be taken literally as a being who gives birth to a progeny. Rather, she is the symbolic ‘mother’, i.e. without whom; there would be no buddhas and bodhisattvas because without wisd ...
... Also referred to as ‘penetrating insight’. Since phenomena are not created, therefore, Mother Prajñāpāramitā should not be taken literally as a being who gives birth to a progeny. Rather, she is the symbolic ‘mother’, i.e. without whom; there would be no buddhas and bodhisattvas because without wisd ...
Fifth Precept Sangha - Northwest Buddhist Recovery
... If you need to leave the meeting, please feel free to silently leave at any time. If you have any questions, there will be an informal opportunity after the closing dedication. Statement of Anonymity and Confidentiality In order for this group to be a place where we can feel safe to share about our ...
... If you need to leave the meeting, please feel free to silently leave at any time. If you have any questions, there will be an informal opportunity after the closing dedication. Statement of Anonymity and Confidentiality In order for this group to be a place where we can feel safe to share about our ...
Word of the Buddha
... The Word of the Buddha, published originally in German, was the first strictly systematic exposition of all the main tenets of the Buddha’s Teachings presented in the Master’s own words as found in the Sutta-Pitaka of the Buddhist Pali Canon. While it may well serve as a first introduction for the b ...
... The Word of the Buddha, published originally in German, was the first strictly systematic exposition of all the main tenets of the Buddha’s Teachings presented in the Master’s own words as found in the Sutta-Pitaka of the Buddhist Pali Canon. While it may well serve as a first introduction for the b ...
Korean Buddhist Taego Order America-Europe Parish
... no realm of sight, no realm of consciousness. No ignorance, nor extinction of ignorance, no old age and death, nor extinction of them. ...
... no realm of sight, no realm of consciousness. No ignorance, nor extinction of ignorance, no old age and death, nor extinction of them. ...
Buddhist Economics
... For many people, the term "Buddhist economics" may evoke the image of an ideal society where all economic activity -- buying and selling, production and consumption -- adheres to strict ethical standards. But such an idealized image, attractive as it may sound, does not convey the full depth of the ...
... For many people, the term "Buddhist economics" may evoke the image of an ideal society where all economic activity -- buying and selling, production and consumption -- adheres to strict ethical standards. But such an idealized image, attractive as it may sound, does not convey the full depth of the ...
CHAPTER THREE FOUNDATIONS OF THE BUDDHIST AND
... in Buddhist thought. To ignore this essential concept implies ignoring the remaining three truths. The importance of knowing suffering is seen in these words of the Buddha: ―He who sees suffering, sees also the arising of suffering, the cessation of suffering, and the path leading to the cessation ...
... in Buddhist thought. To ignore this essential concept implies ignoring the remaining three truths. The importance of knowing suffering is seen in these words of the Buddha: ―He who sees suffering, sees also the arising of suffering, the cessation of suffering, and the path leading to the cessation ...
The Hundred Syllable Vajrasattva Mantra
... Sattva then is trueness/truth or realness/reality. In use it is very close in meaning to our word „being‟, as in „a state of being‟, or „a being‟. Vajrasattva then is the „adamantine-being‟, „the thunderbolt reality‟, or the personification or embodiment of the true nature of experience. In Buddhist ...
... Sattva then is trueness/truth or realness/reality. In use it is very close in meaning to our word „being‟, as in „a state of being‟, or „a being‟. Vajrasattva then is the „adamantine-being‟, „the thunderbolt reality‟, or the personification or embodiment of the true nature of experience. In Buddhist ...
current dialogue - World Council of Churches
... The varieties of Buddhist schools of thought have historic roots in many Asian countries. In the latter half of the past decade, however, it has seen significant growth in adherents in Europe and North America, offering greater opportunities for Christians to encounter this great world religion. Man ...
... The varieties of Buddhist schools of thought have historic roots in many Asian countries. In the latter half of the past decade, however, it has seen significant growth in adherents in Europe and North America, offering greater opportunities for Christians to encounter this great world religion. Man ...
Deep Transmission, and of What?
... swell of interest and fascination in pop-culture products such as health diets, exercise regimes, therapies and spiritual paths. Nature provides ample clues to guide our way through changing conditions of the world with the intention to preserve and pass along the tradition, the vehicle for showing ...
... swell of interest and fascination in pop-culture products such as health diets, exercise regimes, therapies and spiritual paths. Nature provides ample clues to guide our way through changing conditions of the world with the intention to preserve and pass along the tradition, the vehicle for showing ...
buddhism - SGI Canada
... He spent his life constantly interacting with others in his desire for all people to share the truth he had discovered. The common understanding of the word Buddha is “enlightened one.” Enlightenment is a fully awakened state of vast wisdom through which reality in all its complexity can be fully un ...
... He spent his life constantly interacting with others in his desire for all people to share the truth he had discovered. The common understanding of the word Buddha is “enlightened one.” Enlightenment is a fully awakened state of vast wisdom through which reality in all its complexity can be fully un ...
Buddhism in India
... which themselves vary. Leaving the dental–retroflex distinction ambivalent for the whole series of ‘t’, ‘d’, ‘n’ may thus paradoxically be more accurate for a book that aspires to be read throughout India. I have used the Pali forms for most words. For many place names they are generally the more ac ...
... which themselves vary. Leaving the dental–retroflex distinction ambivalent for the whole series of ‘t’, ‘d’, ‘n’ may thus paradoxically be more accurate for a book that aspires to be read throughout India. I have used the Pali forms for most words. For many place names they are generally the more ac ...
Buddhism in India - Challenging Brahmanism and Caste
... which themselves vary. Leaving the dental–retroflex distinction ambivalent for the whole series of ‘t’, ‘d’, ‘n’ may thus paradoxically be more accurate for a book that aspires to be read throughout India. I have used the Pali forms for most words. For many place names they are generally the more ac ...
... which themselves vary. Leaving the dental–retroflex distinction ambivalent for the whole series of ‘t’, ‘d’, ‘n’ may thus paradoxically be more accurate for a book that aspires to be read throughout India. I have used the Pali forms for most words. For many place names they are generally the more ac ...
Justice and the Khmer Rouge: concepts of just
... within the Cambodian legal system, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) (ECCC, 2006, p 17). The defendants stood accused of crimes committed during the DK era (April 17th 1975 to January 7th 1979) (Becker 1998, p 555-556), the charges emanating from both Cambodian law (Murder, ...
... within the Cambodian legal system, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) (ECCC, 2006, p 17). The defendants stood accused of crimes committed during the DK era (April 17th 1975 to January 7th 1979) (Becker 1998, p 555-556), the charges emanating from both Cambodian law (Murder, ...
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... conversations we had had about meditation specifically what it had done for him as a musician. Q: So a lot if it has a musical basis. A: Mhm. And we both, in that conversation I had talked about, talked about feeling like even though we had never studied meditation nor had consciously tried meditati ...
... conversations we had had about meditation specifically what it had done for him as a musician. Q: So a lot if it has a musical basis. A: Mhm. And we both, in that conversation I had talked about, talked about feeling like even though we had never studied meditation nor had consciously tried meditati ...
Buddhism
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Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion or philosophy (Sanskrit: dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (""the awakened one"").According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. He is recognized by Buddhists as an awakened or enlightened teacher who shared his insights to help sentient beings end their suffering through the elimination of ignorance and craving. Buddhists believe that this is accomplished through the direct understanding and perception of dependent origination and the Four Noble Truths.Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (""The School of the Elders"") and Mahayana (""The Great Vehicle""). Theravada has a widespread following in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia (Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, etc.). Mahayana is found throughout East Asia (China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan, etc.) and includes the traditions of Pure Land, Zen, Nichiren Buddhism, Shingon, and Tiantai (Tendai). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Tibetan Buddhism, as practiced in Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, the Himalayan region of India, Kalmykia, Mongolia and surrounding areas, preserves the Vajrayana teachings of eighth century India. Buddhists number between an estimated 488 million and 535 million, making it one of the world's major religions.In Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path, a state wherein one remains in this cycle to help other beings reach awakening. Tibetan Buddhism aspires to Buddhahood or rainbow body.Buddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. One consistent belief held by all Buddhist schools is the lack of a creator deity. The foundations of Buddhist tradition and practice are the Three Jewels: the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community). Taking ""refuge in the triple gem"" has traditionally been a declaration and commitment to being on the Buddhist path, and in general distinguishes a Buddhist from a non-Buddhist. Other practices may include following ethical precepts; support of the monastic community; renouncing conventional living and becoming a monastic; the development of mindfulness and practice of meditation; cultivation of higher wisdom and discernment; study of scriptures; devotional practices; ceremonies; and in the Mahayana tradition, invocation of buddhas and bodhisattvas.