The Words of the Lotus Sutra in Nichiren`s Thought
... independent of scripture. We could point, for example, in the same Vimalakīrtinirdeśa-sūtra, to Vimalakīrti’s famous silence, which Bodhisattva Mañjūśrī praises, saying, “Excellent, excellent! Where there are no more written words or speech, one enters the dharma-gate of nonduality” (t 14.551c). Sim ...
... independent of scripture. We could point, for example, in the same Vimalakīrtinirdeśa-sūtra, to Vimalakīrti’s famous silence, which Bodhisattva Mañjūśrī praises, saying, “Excellent, excellent! Where there are no more written words or speech, one enters the dharma-gate of nonduality” (t 14.551c). Sim ...
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 ...
Chinese Ceremonial Music in Mahayana Buddhism in Southern
... The Chinese people in Thailand were keen on trading, while the native Thai people were farmers and gardeners. Chinese people did not conduct business only in Southern Thailand, but also with mainland China. They constantly expanded their business in the area. It is possible that, when the “Chamber o ...
... The Chinese people in Thailand were keen on trading, while the native Thai people were farmers and gardeners. Chinese people did not conduct business only in Southern Thailand, but also with mainland China. They constantly expanded their business in the area. It is possible that, when the “Chamber o ...
Further Biographies of Nuns
... known than the one done by Tsai, which translated and analyzed the biographies presented by Baochang, whereas Li only gives a translation of Baochang’s text. In the Chinese tradition there are some studies of the biographical tradition of Buddhist monks, e.g. John Kieschnick’s The Eminent Monk: Budd ...
... known than the one done by Tsai, which translated and analyzed the biographies presented by Baochang, whereas Li only gives a translation of Baochang’s text. In the Chinese tradition there are some studies of the biographical tradition of Buddhist monks, e.g. John Kieschnick’s The Eminent Monk: Budd ...
S t Zen in Meiji Japan: The Life and Times of Nishiari
... intothenovelwaysofpracticeandteachingfoundataplacelikeSanFranciscoZenCenter? I’vebeenlongpuzzledbythisquestion–especiallythelastpart,ofhowweendedupwiththis –and,likemany,I’veassumedthattheanswerliessomewhereintheWest.Wemodernized Zeninthemany ...
... intothenovelwaysofpracticeandteachingfoundataplacelikeSanFranciscoZenCenter? I’vebeenlongpuzzledbythisquestion–especiallythelastpart,ofhowweendedupwiththis –and,likemany,I’veassumedthattheanswerliessomewhereintheWest.Wemodernized Zeninthemany ...
The Role of Buddhism in Achieving Gross National Happiness
... cultivation of Gross National Happiness is related to the development of attitudes, which strive not to harm others. Buddhist philosophy also explains that if one desires happiness, one should seek the right causes and conditions that give rise to happiness. Every Bhutanese citizen should educate hi ...
... cultivation of Gross National Happiness is related to the development of attitudes, which strive not to harm others. Buddhist philosophy also explains that if one desires happiness, one should seek the right causes and conditions that give rise to happiness. Every Bhutanese citizen should educate hi ...
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... stories regarding the miracles incurred by the relics as exists for China and Japan. Also, we should remember that the "cult of the relics" is a term that is mainly used in Western scholarship, and is ultimately borrowed from the Christian relic cult, implying a very active veneration. However, in K ...
... stories regarding the miracles incurred by the relics as exists for China and Japan. Also, we should remember that the "cult of the relics" is a term that is mainly used in Western scholarship, and is ultimately borrowed from the Christian relic cult, implying a very active veneration. However, in K ...
The Bodhicaryavatara - Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
... distinction. Therefore sutras which make such distinctions can not be taken at their face value but must be interpreted. One should look at these sutras as specifically spoken to benefit beings who share the philosophical sentiment and whose mental dispositions are such that they are more attuned to ...
... distinction. Therefore sutras which make such distinctions can not be taken at their face value but must be interpreted. One should look at these sutras as specifically spoken to benefit beings who share the philosophical sentiment and whose mental dispositions are such that they are more attuned to ...
PALI TIPITAKA CHANTING : Oral Tradition of Theravada Buddhism
... literature is published. On the other hand, as Sanskrit remained the main language in North India since the Gupta period of 1st century B.C. to the medieval era and which spread up to Central Asia wherein the Buddhism travelled very deep at the conceptual level, but unfortunately the literature is s ...
... literature is published. On the other hand, as Sanskrit remained the main language in North India since the Gupta period of 1st century B.C. to the medieval era and which spread up to Central Asia wherein the Buddhism travelled very deep at the conceptual level, but unfortunately the literature is s ...
Insight Meditation Society
... and his monks a tour of the IMS grounds, 1979. that, the practice has shown me again and again that there is an extraordinary amount to see and appreciate in life. This doesn’t depend on how far you travel or what is going on, but rather on whether you are really looking deeply, inwardly and outward ...
... and his monks a tour of the IMS grounds, 1979. that, the practice has shown me again and again that there is an extraordinary amount to see and appreciate in life. This doesn’t depend on how far you travel or what is going on, but rather on whether you are really looking deeply, inwardly and outward ...
Living Buddha, Living Christ
... With a gentle but firm hand, this monk leads us again and again from theory to practice. He has deep respect for concepts, but as a means, not an end. The Zen tradition has developed a rich and nuanced terminology, but its emphasis on practice makes it less likely that one will get stuck in notions ...
... With a gentle but firm hand, this monk leads us again and again from theory to practice. He has deep respect for concepts, but as a means, not an end. The Zen tradition has developed a rich and nuanced terminology, but its emphasis on practice makes it less likely that one will get stuck in notions ...
The Zen of Japanese Nationalism Robert H. Sharf History of
... found to be uncompromisingly empirical and rational, and in full accord with the findings of modern science. According to its defenders, early Buddhism actually anticipated modern scientific discoveries in areas as diverse as physics, astronomy, and psychology. In their spirited defense of their cre ...
... found to be uncompromisingly empirical and rational, and in full accord with the findings of modern science. According to its defenders, early Buddhism actually anticipated modern scientific discoveries in areas as diverse as physics, astronomy, and psychology. In their spirited defense of their cre ...
The Doctrinal Transformation of 20th Century
... 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 Ratnamati’s ideas (Lusthaus 2001); the second being ‘an anti-substantialistic crit ...
... 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 Ratnamati’s ideas (Lusthaus 2001); the second being ‘an anti-substantialistic crit ...
tathāgatagarbha, emptiness, and monism
... tathāgatagarbha is identified with emptiness (“The wisdom of the tathāgatagarbha is nothing but the Tathāgata's wisdom of emptiness”3), on the other hand this emptiness, which for Nāgārjuna and more so for Candrakīrti was a “non-affirming negation,” is redefined in terms of affirmative predications ...
... tathāgatagarbha is identified with emptiness (“The wisdom of the tathāgatagarbha is nothing but the Tathāgata's wisdom of emptiness”3), on the other hand this emptiness, which for Nāgārjuna and more so for Candrakīrti was a “non-affirming negation,” is redefined in terms of affirmative predications ...
recognitions and congratulations to hh dorje chang buddha iii
... in the universe. A Buddha is one of unsurpassed compassion, wisdom, and supernatural powers. There is nothing a Buddha does not thoroughly understand or is unable to do. Not only is H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III the incarnation of a Buddha, He is the most magnificent Buddha in history! H.H. Dorje Chan ...
... in the universe. A Buddha is one of unsurpassed compassion, wisdom, and supernatural powers. There is nothing a Buddha does not thoroughly understand or is unable to do. Not only is H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III the incarnation of a Buddha, He is the most magnificent Buddha in history! H.H. Dorje Chan ...
The Ch`an Tsung in Medieval China: School, Lineage, or What?
... translate the tenn as "lineage" whenever it refers to a spiritual clan conceived as a group of individuals related by virtue of their inheritance of some sort of Dharma from a common ancestor. This translation has the virtue of being a nearly literal rendering wbicb neither assumes nor implies anyth ...
... translate the tenn as "lineage" whenever it refers to a spiritual clan conceived as a group of individuals related by virtue of their inheritance of some sort of Dharma from a common ancestor. This translation has the virtue of being a nearly literal rendering wbicb neither assumes nor implies anyth ...
Untitled - Hey Gluten Free
... presents his idealized persona of Duluoz in its most vulnerable state throughout the entire legend, which comprises twelve “true-story novels,” a book of dreams, and a collection of prose sketches. Stripped of those “protective devices,” Duluoz lacks the wherewithal to fend off or deny death. Religi ...
... presents his idealized persona of Duluoz in its most vulnerable state throughout the entire legend, which comprises twelve “true-story novels,” a book of dreams, and a collection of prose sketches. Stripped of those “protective devices,” Duluoz lacks the wherewithal to fend off or deny death. Religi ...
Food for the Heart: The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah
... Once he invited the young Ajahn Sumedho (his first Western student) to give a talk to the assembly at the main monastery, Wat Pah Pong. This was a traumatic test—not only to have to speak to a couple of hundred people who were used to Ajahn Chah’s high standard of wit and wisdom, but also to have to ...
... Once he invited the young Ajahn Sumedho (his first Western student) to give a talk to the assembly at the main monastery, Wat Pah Pong. This was a traumatic test—not only to have to speak to a couple of hundred people who were used to Ajahn Chah’s high standard of wit and wisdom, but also to have to ...
Investigation Report on Buddhist Ceremony Music in
... ceremonies of reciting sutra classics, namely prototype of chanting ceremony, were gradually formed. Although each modern Zenshu temple has its own style and convention, they have uniform basic chanting system which follows the Sanqi system of ancient India. Sanqi refers to the whole process of chan ...
... ceremonies of reciting sutra classics, namely prototype of chanting ceremony, were gradually formed. Although each modern Zenshu temple has its own style and convention, they have uniform basic chanting system which follows the Sanqi system of ancient India. Sanqi refers to the whole process of chan ...