SAK YANT: THE TRANSITION FROM INDIC YANTRAS TO THAI
... This thesis explores the hybridization of popular religions in contemporary Thailand as reflected in the art form of Sak Yant. Thai Buddhist magical tattoos called Sak Yant are based on ancient Indic yantras that are considered powerful forms meant to ward off negative influences. These tattoos inco ...
... This thesis explores the hybridization of popular religions in contemporary Thailand as reflected in the art form of Sak Yant. Thai Buddhist magical tattoos called Sak Yant are based on ancient Indic yantras that are considered powerful forms meant to ward off negative influences. These tattoos inco ...
Keizan Study
... religious needs of laypeople who themselves do not practice Zen. It is also true, however, that Keizan was a man of his times. In addition to Zen history, Zen training, and Zen monasticism, his writings reveal many religious themes common to other fourteenth-century Japanese religious writings. Keiz ...
... religious needs of laypeople who themselves do not practice Zen. It is also true, however, that Keizan was a man of his times. In addition to Zen history, Zen training, and Zen monasticism, his writings reveal many religious themes common to other fourteenth-century Japanese religious writings. Keiz ...
Prince Shōtoku`s Commentary on the Śrīmālā-sūtra
... espouse the tathāgatagarbha—a Sanskrit compound term that combines tathāgata, an epithet of the Buddha (literally, “thus gone”), and garbha, meaning the “storehouse,” “matrix,” “womb,” or “seed” of enlightenment that is present in all sentient beings. While the tathāgatagarbha is closely related to ...
... espouse the tathāgatagarbha—a Sanskrit compound term that combines tathāgata, an epithet of the Buddha (literally, “thus gone”), and garbha, meaning the “storehouse,” “matrix,” “womb,” or “seed” of enlightenment that is present in all sentient beings. While the tathāgatagarbha is closely related to ...
The Reiki Symbols
... of the meaning of these particular jumon, as, rather than simply representing the sound of a word, kanji are directly indicative of the meaning of the word. However, when it comes to the other two symbols, arriving at the true meaning of the jumon has been a more complicated matter. These symbols a ...
... of the meaning of these particular jumon, as, rather than simply representing the sound of a word, kanji are directly indicative of the meaning of the word. However, when it comes to the other two symbols, arriving at the true meaning of the jumon has been a more complicated matter. These symbols a ...
Analytical Buddhism: The Two
... Preface For over two millennia, Eastern traditions such as Buddhism and Vedanta have claimed extraordinary capacities for the human mind. They have held that it is possible, through rigorous practices involving meditation, to attain nibbāna (Sanskrit, nirvāna), an exalted and irreversible mode of ...
... Preface For over two millennia, Eastern traditions such as Buddhism and Vedanta have claimed extraordinary capacities for the human mind. They have held that it is possible, through rigorous practices involving meditation, to attain nibbāna (Sanskrit, nirvāna), an exalted and irreversible mode of ...
An Exploration of Tibetan Tantric Buddhism and its Art
... 2001: 67-89). In the early twentieth century, the British sent military and diplomatic missions to Tibet and then brought back a considerable number of art objects and photographs, which laid the foundation of ‘a pivotal role’ that Great Britain occupied in the emergence of the concepts of ‘Tibetan ...
... 2001: 67-89). In the early twentieth century, the British sent military and diplomatic missions to Tibet and then brought back a considerable number of art objects and photographs, which laid the foundation of ‘a pivotal role’ that Great Britain occupied in the emergence of the concepts of ‘Tibetan ...
Hinduism and Buddhism, Volume 2
... In the Pali Canon we hear of Arhats, Pacceka Buddhas, and perfect Buddhas. For all three the ultimate goal is the same, namely Nirvana, but a Pacceka Buddha is greater than an Arhat, because he has greater intellectual powers though he is not omniscient, and a perfect Buddha is greater still, partly ...
... In the Pali Canon we hear of Arhats, Pacceka Buddhas, and perfect Buddhas. For all three the ultimate goal is the same, namely Nirvana, but a Pacceka Buddha is greater than an Arhat, because he has greater intellectual powers though he is not omniscient, and a perfect Buddha is greater still, partly ...
Schopenhauer between Fre - UQ eSpace
... understand the importance of Schopenhauer for the generation of Freud's mentors, Schopenhauer's very significant impact on the intellectual life of the second half of the 19th century has to be taken into account. This took place largely outside academic institutions, though Schopenhauer's philosoph ...
... understand the importance of Schopenhauer for the generation of Freud's mentors, Schopenhauer's very significant impact on the intellectual life of the second half of the 19th century has to be taken into account. This took place largely outside academic institutions, though Schopenhauer's philosoph ...
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 ...
Nor is it clear to me, as people are born and die
... opposition to the existing state, at a moment of danger. Because this particular utopian image comes bound together with a sense that exile is the only situation from within which it is possible to enact that utopia—because, in other words, it comes with a prescription for exile—these philosophers a ...
... opposition to the existing state, at a moment of danger. Because this particular utopian image comes bound together with a sense that exile is the only situation from within which it is possible to enact that utopia—because, in other words, it comes with a prescription for exile—these philosophers a ...
Reiki Master Manual
... Psychic skills (such as distance healing and connecting with spirit guides and helpers) are not taught in traditional Reiki classes. Neither are there any explanations of how and why the system works, or how Ki moves within the bodies. Past lives and healing this life trauma are also not covered ...
... Psychic skills (such as distance healing and connecting with spirit guides and helpers) are not taught in traditional Reiki classes. Neither are there any explanations of how and why the system works, or how Ki moves within the bodies. Past lives and healing this life trauma are also not covered ...
Development of The Hua-Yen school during the Tang Dynasty
... enquiry can be put at rest by focusing primarily on the crucial role played by two religious thinkers, Tu-shun and Chih-yen. While doing so, we have made an effort to identify the roots of these two patriarchs in the earlier traditions of Buddhism and the setting forth of several early Hua-yen teach ...
... enquiry can be put at rest by focusing primarily on the crucial role played by two religious thinkers, Tu-shun and Chih-yen. While doing so, we have made an effort to identify the roots of these two patriarchs in the earlier traditions of Buddhism and the setting forth of several early Hua-yen teach ...
The Six Bardos: A Vajrayana Buddhist Perspective on Death and
... message, and understand that it aims not to persuade or convert, but simply to offer the wisdom of the ancient Buddhist teachings in order to bring the maximum possible benefit.” ...
... message, and understand that it aims not to persuade or convert, but simply to offer the wisdom of the ancient Buddhist teachings in order to bring the maximum possible benefit.” ...
issue #3 - HH the Sakya Trizin
... Since the reality of the demonstrated object does not exist, it cannot be expressed through the medium of conventional words, the essence without proliferation by nature is free from all dependent phenomena, cannot be investigated or examined, free from demonstrative examples, also not abiding in fr ...
... Since the reality of the demonstrated object does not exist, it cannot be expressed through the medium of conventional words, the essence without proliferation by nature is free from all dependent phenomena, cannot be investigated or examined, free from demonstrative examples, also not abiding in fr ...
Behind the Façade of Secret Mantra
... The expansion of Secret Mantra inevitably leads to the demise of Buddhism, which is a phenomenon that actually transpired in ancient India. As history has shown, the growth of Secret Mantra culminates in its complete substitution, hence extinguishing, of Exoteric Buddhism. The reason is that the Sec ...
... The expansion of Secret Mantra inevitably leads to the demise of Buddhism, which is a phenomenon that actually transpired in ancient India. As history has shown, the growth of Secret Mantra culminates in its complete substitution, hence extinguishing, of Exoteric Buddhism. The reason is that the Sec ...
- CReaTE - Canterbury Christ Church University
... exemplification of the person or Deity, but rather, it is or has ontological communication with that being. This idea causes a certain amount of conflict for some people. However, as Swearer further discusses, this relationship between image and reality has long been an issue of religious controvers ...
... exemplification of the person or Deity, but rather, it is or has ontological communication with that being. This idea causes a certain amount of conflict for some people. However, as Swearer further discusses, this relationship between image and reality has long been an issue of religious controvers ...
The Development of Kaji Kito in Nichiren Shu Buddhism
... kito that were developed and practiced during Nichiren’s time remain the same in objective, yet the actual methods of practice have greatly altered through time. As a result, the majority of the third section will focus on kaji kito following Nichiren’s death. A historical analysis of this developme ...
... kito that were developed and practiced during Nichiren’s time remain the same in objective, yet the actual methods of practice have greatly altered through time. As a result, the majority of the third section will focus on kaji kito following Nichiren’s death. A historical analysis of this developme ...
[22] Bussho: Buddha-nature
... a single mother and realised the true nature of things while he was still a child. As an adult he lived his life firmly rooted in reality by planting ...
... a single mother and realised the true nature of things while he was still a child. As an adult he lived his life firmly rooted in reality by planting ...
The Poetic Dhamma of Zao Amat Long`s Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta
... beliefs and teachings of the Theravada Buddhism of the Shan ethnic group whose homeland mainly straddles the modern nation states of Thailand and the Union of Burma. I examine the copying and sponsorship of such texts, the occasions for their use, the threats to the continuity of this tradition and ...
... beliefs and teachings of the Theravada Buddhism of the Shan ethnic group whose homeland mainly straddles the modern nation states of Thailand and the Union of Burma. I examine the copying and sponsorship of such texts, the occasions for their use, the threats to the continuity of this tradition and ...
Attitudes Towards Nuns: Nandakovāda Light of its Parallels Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... In MN 146 at MN III 271,16 the nuns do not repeat Nandaka‖s injunction, but merely reply that they are pleased with just that much, ettakena, when he invites them in this way; for the full quote see below note 110. In T 1442 at T XXIII 792c2 and D ’dul ba, ja 52b6 or Q ’dul ba, nye 50a8, the nuns re ...
... In MN 146 at MN III 271,16 the nuns do not repeat Nandaka‖s injunction, but merely reply that they are pleased with just that much, ettakena, when he invites them in this way; for the full quote see below note 110. In T 1442 at T XXIII 792c2 and D ’dul ba, ja 52b6 or Q ’dul ba, nye 50a8, the nuns re ...
Knowing and Living the Truth
... practice, that’s the word that will be used in this article.) Developing the Best in Yourself Of course, these qualities of enlightened people are present to some degree in us all. Even without being – or even aspiring to be – a Bodhisattva, it is a wonderful thing both to express these qualities as ...
... practice, that’s the word that will be used in this article.) Developing the Best in Yourself Of course, these qualities of enlightened people are present to some degree in us all. Even without being – or even aspiring to be – a Bodhisattva, it is a wonderful thing both to express these qualities as ...
HAVEL`S DEEP HOPE AND ITS ROLE IN SUFFERING
... 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 help some of us endure specific painful experiences, hoping according to many Buddhists ...
... 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 help some of us endure specific painful experiences, hoping according to many Buddhists ...
1 1. What are Jizo? Jizo are statues of Buddhist boddhisattvas. Many
... The functions of Jizo have continued since the middle ages and through the Edo period to this day. In conclusion, at least for Kanazawa City, it is incidental that the places Jizo were erected to memorialize the dead or to obtain benefits in this world through the observance of Buddhist teachings we ...
... The functions of Jizo have continued since the middle ages and through the Edo period to this day. In conclusion, at least for Kanazawa City, it is incidental that the places Jizo were erected to memorialize the dead or to obtain benefits in this world through the observance of Buddhist teachings we ...
medidas del tiempo - Fernando Galindo Soria
... Durbhikshantha-Kalpa - Mass extinction by hunger. Rogantha-Kalpa - Mass extinction by plague. 3. Asankya-Kalpa - time span of 20 antah-kalpas. One is equivalent to a quarter of maha-kalpa. 4. Maha-Kalpa - largest time unit in Buddhism. Ending of a maha-kalpa (apocalypse) can happen in three ways: fi ...
... Durbhikshantha-Kalpa - Mass extinction by hunger. Rogantha-Kalpa - Mass extinction by plague. 3. Asankya-Kalpa - time span of 20 antah-kalpas. One is equivalent to a quarter of maha-kalpa. 4. Maha-Kalpa - largest time unit in Buddhism. Ending of a maha-kalpa (apocalypse) can happen in three ways: fi ...
Spiritual Independence - Sgi-Usa
... against our inner delusion or darkness — a battle against the negative and destructive forces within us. It means that through the power of ...
... against our inner delusion or darkness — a battle against the negative and destructive forces within us. It means that through the power of ...
Buddhism and psychology
Buddhism and psychology overlap in theory and in practice. Over the last century, four strands of interplay have evolved: Descriptive phenomenology: Western and Buddhist scholars have found in Buddhist teachings a detailed introspective phenomenological psychology (particularly in the Abhidhamma). Psychotherapeutic meaning: Humanistic psychotherapists have found in Buddhism's non-dualistic approach and enlightenment experiences (such as in Zen kensho) the potential for transformation, healing and finding existential meaning. A theory explaining this connection by introducing the process of initiation was published in 1993. Clinical utility: Contemporary mental-health practitioners increasingly find ancient Buddhist practices (such as the development of mindfulness) of empirically proven therapeutic value. Popular psychology and spirituality: Psychology has been popularized, and has become blended with spirituality to form modern spirituality. Buddhist notions form an important ingredient of this modern blend.↑