Mahayana Buddhism - The Doctrinal Foundations
... as a medicine for curing quite specific spiritual ills. Mahayanists in particular see adaptation, and perhaps even syncretism, as a virtue in the Dharma, enabling the teachings to be adapted to the needs of hearers, and thereby indicating the wisdom and compassion of the Omniscient Buddha. The import ...
... as a medicine for curing quite specific spiritual ills. Mahayanists in particular see adaptation, and perhaps even syncretism, as a virtue in the Dharma, enabling the teachings to be adapted to the needs of hearers, and thereby indicating the wisdom and compassion of the Omniscient Buddha. The import ...
Dzogchen retreat 2013_EN - Palyul Dharma Center in Europe
... Upon the attainment of these, Khen Rinpoche went to Shechen Monastery and conducted Buddhist teachings, over a period of four years. He was the first Khenpo in the Institute of Shechen Monastery in Nepal. During the big Drubchen puja at Shechen Monastery, Khen Rinpoche received a Khenpo hat from His ...
... Upon the attainment of these, Khen Rinpoche went to Shechen Monastery and conducted Buddhist teachings, over a period of four years. He was the first Khenpo in the Institute of Shechen Monastery in Nepal. During the big Drubchen puja at Shechen Monastery, Khen Rinpoche received a Khenpo hat from His ...
- D-Scholarship@Pitt
... This dissertation is focused on the Shan nüren zhuan (Biographies of Good Women), the only collection of biographies devoted exclusively to Buddhist laywomen that crossed sectarian lines, composed by Peng Shaosheng (1740-1796), a Confucian literatus turned Buddhist layman and a leading lay voice in ...
... This dissertation is focused on the Shan nüren zhuan (Biographies of Good Women), the only collection of biographies devoted exclusively to Buddhist laywomen that crossed sectarian lines, composed by Peng Shaosheng (1740-1796), a Confucian literatus turned Buddhist layman and a leading lay voice in ...
Noble Eightfold Path
... 1. View with taints: this view is mundane. Having this type of view will bring merit and will support the favourable existence of the sentient being in the realm of samsara. 2. View without taints: this view is supramundane. It is a factor of the path and will lead the holder of this view toward sel ...
... 1. View with taints: this view is mundane. Having this type of view will bring merit and will support the favourable existence of the sentient being in the realm of samsara. 2. View without taints: this view is supramundane. It is a factor of the path and will lead the holder of this view toward sel ...
THE SUTRA OF FORTY-TWO CHAPTERS
... (THE BUDDHA SPEAKS THE SUTRA OF FORTY-TWO CHAPTERS) Translated into Chinese by Kashyapa-matanga and Gobharana of the Later Han Dynasty ...
... (THE BUDDHA SPEAKS THE SUTRA OF FORTY-TWO CHAPTERS) Translated into Chinese by Kashyapa-matanga and Gobharana of the Later Han Dynasty ...
Gurudharma Mūlasarvāstivāda Tradition Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... A more detailed study of the evolution of bhikṣuṇī ordination, especially of the ordination of the followers of Mahāprajāpatī Gautamī, is presently in preparation. ...
... A more detailed study of the evolution of bhikṣuṇī ordination, especially of the ordination of the followers of Mahāprajāpatī Gautamī, is presently in preparation. ...
The Doctrinal Transformation of 20th Century
... major doctrinal trends within Chinese Buddhist thought: the first being ‘the substantialistic non-dual metaphysic whose eternalistic ground was variously labeled Buddha Nature, mind, tathāgatagarbha, Dharma-dhātu, and Suchness (Skt. tahatā; Ch. rulai)’ epitomized, for example, by Fazang and Ratna ...
... major doctrinal trends within Chinese Buddhist thought: the first being ‘the substantialistic non-dual metaphysic whose eternalistic ground was variously labeled Buddha Nature, mind, tathāgatagarbha, Dharma-dhātu, and Suchness (Skt. tahatā; Ch. rulai)’ epitomized, for example, by Fazang and Ratna ...
The Buddha`s Ancient Path
... attracted by its quiet and dense groves and the clear waters of the river. Finding that this was a suitable place to continue his quest for enlightenment, he decided to stay. Five other ascetics who admired his determined effort waited on him. They were Kondanna, Bhaddiya, Vappa, Mahanama and Assaji ...
... attracted by its quiet and dense groves and the clear waters of the river. Finding that this was a suitable place to continue his quest for enlightenment, he decided to stay. Five other ascetics who admired his determined effort waited on him. They were Kondanna, Bhaddiya, Vappa, Mahanama and Assaji ...
History of Theravāda Buddhism in South-East Asia
... .. ,••,., " , Intercourse between Ceylon and Siam in the thirteenth th e fifteenth centuries' by S. Paranavitana,1 'Ceylon's relations South- east Asia, with special referen ce to Burma' by S . Wickremasinghe,2 'The establishment of the Sihala Sangha in ...
... .. ,••,., " , Intercourse between Ceylon and Siam in the thirteenth th e fifteenth centuries' by S. Paranavitana,1 'Ceylon's relations South- east Asia, with special referen ce to Burma' by S . Wickremasinghe,2 'The establishment of the Sihala Sangha in ...
Pursuit of Happiness: The Buddhist Way
... In response to this request, the Buddha refers to four requirements which are conducive to happiness in this life: 4) The Need to lead a Balanced Life (samajīvikatā): “One should neither be unduly extravagant nor unduly miserly in one’s living. He should know that his income will stand in excess of ...
... In response to this request, the Buddha refers to four requirements which are conducive to happiness in this life: 4) The Need to lead a Balanced Life (samajīvikatā): “One should neither be unduly extravagant nor unduly miserly in one’s living. He should know that his income will stand in excess of ...
Ashoka
... sangha, as Ashoka had in calling a conclave to settle a number of contentious issues during his reign. This development ultimately lead to a close association in many Southeast Asian countries between the monarchy and the religious hierarchy, an association that can still be seen today in the state- ...
... sangha, as Ashoka had in calling a conclave to settle a number of contentious issues during his reign. This development ultimately lead to a close association in many Southeast Asian countries between the monarchy and the religious hierarchy, an association that can still be seen today in the state- ...
tathāgatagarbha, emptiness, and monism
... There exist a variety of forms of monistic doctrines, but only two need detain us here: substantival monism and attributive monism. Although any form of monism refers to a unity in contrast to a duality or plurality, substantival monism is concerned with the “what” of the unity, and attributive moni ...
... There exist a variety of forms of monistic doctrines, but only two need detain us here: substantival monism and attributive monism. Although any form of monism refers to a unity in contrast to a duality or plurality, substantival monism is concerned with the “what” of the unity, and attributive moni ...
10_chapter 4
... informed us a little more. According to this book, about the same period with Ung Thuan i.e. under the Tran Thai Tong’s reign, the lay Buddhist Thien Phong belonging to the Lam Te sect on Chuong Tuyen (Fujian, China) came in Vietnam and propagated Buddhism to the state monk Dai Dang and the chief m ...
... informed us a little more. According to this book, about the same period with Ung Thuan i.e. under the Tran Thai Tong’s reign, the lay Buddhist Thien Phong belonging to the Lam Te sect on Chuong Tuyen (Fujian, China) came in Vietnam and propagated Buddhism to the state monk Dai Dang and the chief m ...
Book - Jainism in Buddhist Literature Author
... to the people the way to peace. Their career was spent for the most part in the province of Bihar where they were both born and died. Jina, Buddha and Sramana were their interchangeable titles, and many proper names such as Siddhartha, Gautama and Kasyapa were common in their hierarchies. These and ...
... to the people the way to peace. Their career was spent for the most part in the province of Bihar where they were both born and died. Jina, Buddha and Sramana were their interchangeable titles, and many proper names such as Siddhartha, Gautama and Kasyapa were common in their hierarchies. These and ...
Could David Hume Have Known about Buddhism?
... only by Louis Le Grand in Paris. It had an extensive library, with 40,000 volumes. Descartes was an alumnus.9 There are only four letters from Hume’s three years in France and only one from La Flèche, plus a slightly later letter referring to his time there.10 Hume always described his time at La Fl ...
... only by Louis Le Grand in Paris. It had an extensive library, with 40,000 volumes. Descartes was an alumnus.9 There are only four letters from Hume’s three years in France and only one from La Flèche, plus a slightly later letter referring to his time there.10 Hume always described his time at La Fl ...
Mahasaranagamana
... raga) and ill-will (byapada). A sakadagami is a Once-returner, who will achieve the end of dukkha after returning to the human world only once. Anagami Magga eliminates sensual attachment and ill-will completely. An Anagami is a Non-returner. Having completely destroyed all the fetters which lead to ...
... raga) and ill-will (byapada). A sakadagami is a Once-returner, who will achieve the end of dukkha after returning to the human world only once. Anagami Magga eliminates sensual attachment and ill-will completely. An Anagami is a Non-returner. Having completely destroyed all the fetters which lead to ...
The Sentient Reflexivity of Buddha Nature: Metaphorizing
... and emitting thousands of rays of light;”(3) “I have not seen such a miraculous vision in which infinite numbers of tathagatas immovably abide in the wombs of lotus flowers;” (4) “Compassionate men and women, there are measureless numbers of Buddhas in your wombs which are flooded with delusions.” ...
... and emitting thousands of rays of light;”(3) “I have not seen such a miraculous vision in which infinite numbers of tathagatas immovably abide in the wombs of lotus flowers;” (4) “Compassionate men and women, there are measureless numbers of Buddhas in your wombs which are flooded with delusions.” ...
Prayers for Accomplishment in Meditation
... This emphasis on wisdom is the central feature in Buddhism. It’s important to make this distinction. Buddhism is synonymous with liberating the mind. And even when we excerpt from the teachings, along with its historical reference, it is this liberating aspect that characterizes something as still b ...
... This emphasis on wisdom is the central feature in Buddhism. It’s important to make this distinction. Buddhism is synonymous with liberating the mind. And even when we excerpt from the teachings, along with its historical reference, it is this liberating aspect that characterizes something as still b ...
Early Happiness Policy as a Government Mission of Bhutan
... people have “taken” the contents (Beer 1999). I am conqueror of all who pretend to be Drukpas is congruent with the Shabdrung’s victory over rival Buddhist religious groups including Tsang Desi Phuntsho Namgyal in Tibet (Phuntsho 2013). The consequent celebration of the Shabdrung triumph is represen ...
... people have “taken” the contents (Beer 1999). I am conqueror of all who pretend to be Drukpas is congruent with the Shabdrung’s victory over rival Buddhist religious groups including Tsang Desi Phuntsho Namgyal in Tibet (Phuntsho 2013). The consequent celebration of the Shabdrung triumph is represen ...
Buddhist Prayer - A Buddhist Library
... This emphasis on wisdom is the central feature in Buddhism. It’s important to make this distinction. Buddhism is synonymous with liberating the mind. And even when we excerpt from the teachings, along with its historical reference, it is this liberating aspect that characterizes something as still b ...
... This emphasis on wisdom is the central feature in Buddhism. It’s important to make this distinction. Buddhism is synonymous with liberating the mind. And even when we excerpt from the teachings, along with its historical reference, it is this liberating aspect that characterizes something as still b ...
The Life of Nichiren Daishonin - Sgi-Usa
... suffering and set forth the means by which people could eradicate such suffering. On July 16, 1260, he submitted this treatise to Hojo Tokiyori, the retired regent of the Kamakura military government, who was still effectively the country’s most powerful leader. It was the first time that Nichiren r ...
... suffering and set forth the means by which people could eradicate such suffering. On July 16, 1260, he submitted this treatise to Hojo Tokiyori, the retired regent of the Kamakura military government, who was still effectively the country’s most powerful leader. It was the first time that Nichiren r ...
Becoming Whole
... being with one’s emerging experience in a non-judgmental and compassionate way (KabatZinn, 1990, 1994; Santorelli, 1999). Mindfulness meditation is a technique or way of being towards internal experience and life in general, incorporating this attitude of acceptance, non-attachment and loving kindne ...
... being with one’s emerging experience in a non-judgmental and compassionate way (KabatZinn, 1990, 1994; Santorelli, 1999). Mindfulness meditation is a technique or way of being towards internal experience and life in general, incorporating this attitude of acceptance, non-attachment and loving kindne ...
"Texts memorized, texts performed: a reconsideration of the role of
... lofty world of the so-called primitive Buddhist church—and I am using Spiro's terminology here—made for the masses who were, as it were, in need of some form of relief against harsh Buddhist doctrines such as the doctrine of retribution or karma. ...
... lofty world of the so-called primitive Buddhist church—and I am using Spiro's terminology here—made for the masses who were, as it were, in need of some form of relief against harsh Buddhist doctrines such as the doctrine of retribution or karma. ...
What Buddhists Believe Expanded 4th edition
... of the Buddha. At the same time he has supported the spread not only of Theravada Buddhism, but also of Mahayana and of Vajrayana because he maintained that all these schools are a part of the ekayana, the One Way. While serving the spiritual and cultural needs of the members of the Sasana Abhiwurdh ...
... of the Buddha. At the same time he has supported the spread not only of Theravada Buddhism, but also of Mahayana and of Vajrayana because he maintained that all these schools are a part of the ekayana, the One Way. While serving the spiritual and cultural needs of the members of the Sasana Abhiwurdh ...
What Buddhists Believe
... of the Buddha. At the same time he has supported the spread not only of Theravada Buddhism, but also of Mahayana and of Vajrayana because he maintained that all these schools are a part of the ekayana, the One Way. While serving the spiritual and cultural needs of the members of the Sasana Abhiwurdh ...
... of the Buddha. At the same time he has supported the spread not only of Theravada Buddhism, but also of Mahayana and of Vajrayana because he maintained that all these schools are a part of the ekayana, the One Way. While serving the spiritual and cultural needs of the members of the Sasana Abhiwurdh ...
Buddhism
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.