Violence and Disruption in Society
... delicacies; grant them leave. The same Sutta comments on friendship and says that four foes in the likeness of friends should be avoided: a rapacious person, a man of words not deeds, the flatterer and the fellow-waster. The study of what the Early Buddhist texts say about violence must be seen agai ...
... delicacies; grant them leave. The same Sutta comments on friendship and says that four foes in the likeness of friends should be avoided: a rapacious person, a man of words not deeds, the flatterer and the fellow-waster. The study of what the Early Buddhist texts say about violence must be seen agai ...
The Historical Authenticity of Early Buddhist Literature A Critical
... first century A.D., this is probably because the texts have recorded the beliefs and practices from an earlier period. Schopen would not admit this argument, for it assumes the antiquity of early Buddhist literature. Nevertheless, I will argue in section 4.2 that this explains the apparent differenc ...
... first century A.D., this is probably because the texts have recorded the beliefs and practices from an earlier period. Schopen would not admit this argument, for it assumes the antiquity of early Buddhist literature. Nevertheless, I will argue in section 4.2 that this explains the apparent differenc ...
Suffering in the mystical traditions of Buddhism and Christianity
... it would have to be seen as a ‘mystical failure’. At the same time, in Buddhism as such, and particularly in its oldest forms, the suffering and transiency of the world constitute the object of contemplation par excellence (Mommaers & Van Bragt 1995:37). In this sense, being the result of our own ne ...
... it would have to be seen as a ‘mystical failure’. At the same time, in Buddhism as such, and particularly in its oldest forms, the suffering and transiency of the world constitute the object of contemplation par excellence (Mommaers & Van Bragt 1995:37). In this sense, being the result of our own ne ...
Eric Sean Nelson, Department of Philosophy, University of Massachusetts Lowell
... popular Buddhism only deepens one’s sense of responsibility for others and the social character of karma. My relations with others are unavoidable, given that I am bound to them not only in this life but in others as well.15 The suffering that I ignore today, because I believe the other person deser ...
... popular Buddhism only deepens one’s sense of responsibility for others and the social character of karma. My relations with others are unavoidable, given that I am bound to them not only in this life but in others as well.15 The suffering that I ignore today, because I believe the other person deser ...
Abstracts - Council on East Asian Studies
... Both Saichô and Kûkai imported mandala paintings to Japan following their China sojourns, but none survive. Kûkai’s Catalogue of Imported Items (Shôrai mokuroku) lists mandala paintings in two sections (of seven total sections comprising texts or objects). The fourth section lists five mandala: thre ...
... Both Saichô and Kûkai imported mandala paintings to Japan following their China sojourns, but none survive. Kûkai’s Catalogue of Imported Items (Shôrai mokuroku) lists mandala paintings in two sections (of seven total sections comprising texts or objects). The fourth section lists five mandala: thre ...
Dynamics of Sinhala Buddhist Ethno-Nationalism in Post
... It is important to note that what is now taken for granted as enduring Buddhist traditions were in fact invented in the second half of the 19th century as part of the Sinhala-Buddhist ‘reawakening’.19 In early Buddhism, monks renounced materialism and devoted their time to the quest for liberation f ...
... It is important to note that what is now taken for granted as enduring Buddhist traditions were in fact invented in the second half of the 19th century as part of the Sinhala-Buddhist ‘reawakening’.19 In early Buddhism, monks renounced materialism and devoted their time to the quest for liberation f ...
1 White, WL (2012). Buddhism and addiction recovery: An interview
... Kevin Griffin: Yes. That is where there’s another direct correlation and connection between the two paths. I was just talking about that on Sunday at the close of a retreat. I was talking about the 12th Step and how it says that having had a spiritual awakening, we try to help others. That spiritual ...
... Kevin Griffin: Yes. That is where there’s another direct correlation and connection between the two paths. I was just talking about that on Sunday at the close of a retreat. I was talking about the 12th Step and how it says that having had a spiritual awakening, we try to help others. That spiritual ...
Buddhist Councils.txt
... Po Sho (Sudassanavinayavibhasha), although otherwise almost identical, does not mention the Kathavatthu. Moggaliputtatissa told Ashoka that the doctrine taught by the Buddha was the Vibhajjavada, the Doctrine of Analysis. This term is used in various senses, and it is not clear exactly what it meant ...
... Po Sho (Sudassanavinayavibhasha), although otherwise almost identical, does not mention the Kathavatthu. Moggaliputtatissa told Ashoka that the doctrine taught by the Buddha was the Vibhajjavada, the Doctrine of Analysis. This term is used in various senses, and it is not clear exactly what it meant ...
Zen Naturalism Poep Sa Frank Jude Boccio
... one of the Seven Factors of Awakening. In the retreat portion we will practice with an emphasis on cultivating wholesome states to develop our natural capacity for well-being and happiness. Our own development of well-being and joy then becomes our gift to a troubled world. In the workshop portion w ...
... one of the Seven Factors of Awakening. In the retreat portion we will practice with an emphasis on cultivating wholesome states to develop our natural capacity for well-being and happiness. Our own development of well-being and joy then becomes our gift to a troubled world. In the workshop portion w ...
Intellectual Property in Early Buddhism: A Legal and Cultural Perspective
... for the Order to themselves (Vin III 265; Horner 2: 160–161), whereas the second rule was made because the same group did the same thing again, but to profit some other monks (Vin IV 155–156; Horner 3: 67–68).6 Now what I wish to point out is: the so-called “acquisition belonging to the Order” (saṃg ...
... for the Order to themselves (Vin III 265; Horner 2: 160–161), whereas the second rule was made because the same group did the same thing again, but to profit some other monks (Vin IV 155–156; Horner 3: 67–68).6 Now what I wish to point out is: the so-called “acquisition belonging to the Order” (saṃg ...
June - Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
... diverse as our own, disagreements about fundamental moral problems are likely to be fundamental, and thus irreconcilable. In the land of truth, as one great historian of philosophy has often advised, there are many mansions.” Tivnan“I will argue in this book that in a democracy a certain amount of i ...
... diverse as our own, disagreements about fundamental moral problems are likely to be fundamental, and thus irreconcilable. In the land of truth, as one great historian of philosophy has often advised, there are many mansions.” Tivnan“I will argue in this book that in a democracy a certain amount of i ...
Navayana Buddhism - Social
... The fourth council was held in Sri Lanka, in the Aloka Cave, in the first century bc. During this time as well, and for the first time, the entire set of Sutras were recorded in the Pali language on palm leaves. This became Theravada's Pali Canon, from which so much of our knowledge of Buddhism stem ...
... The fourth council was held in Sri Lanka, in the Aloka Cave, in the first century bc. During this time as well, and for the first time, the entire set of Sutras were recorded in the Pali language on palm leaves. This became Theravada's Pali Canon, from which so much of our knowledge of Buddhism stem ...
Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto - Buddhist Churches of America
... A gathering at the Alta Mesa Memorial Cemetery in Palo Alto by a few Issei (Japanese immigrants) initiated the discussion of establishing a Buddhist and cultural center for the Japanese immigrants. The first gathering to host a religious event was held at a commercial laundry site owned by a Nikkei ...
... A gathering at the Alta Mesa Memorial Cemetery in Palo Alto by a few Issei (Japanese immigrants) initiated the discussion of establishing a Buddhist and cultural center for the Japanese immigrants. The first gathering to host a religious event was held at a commercial laundry site owned by a Nikkei ...
THE SUTRA OF FORTY-TWO CHAPTERS
... eradicated like severed limbs, one will never use them again.” ...
... eradicated like severed limbs, one will never use them again.” ...
The Teachings of Vimalakirti - Minnesota Zen Meditation Center
... The Sutra was most likely written down for the first time in India between the 1st century BCE and the 1st century CE (with ca. 100 CE most frequently mentioned), making it one of the ...
... The Sutra was most likely written down for the first time in India between the 1st century BCE and the 1st century CE (with ca. 100 CE most frequently mentioned), making it one of the ...
The Communist Pure Land: The Legacy of Buddhist Reforms in the
... religion, Chairman of the Communist Party Mao Zedong was certain to point out that religious freedom was necessary. It was not his intent to suppress it, but rather to have competing ideologies wage intellectual debates.5 By examining the themes and methodologies of other historians, it can be under ...
... religion, Chairman of the Communist Party Mao Zedong was certain to point out that religious freedom was necessary. It was not his intent to suppress it, but rather to have competing ideologies wage intellectual debates.5 By examining the themes and methodologies of other historians, it can be under ...
2010 - Mikaela Campbell
... dawning of civilization in China, stories have been used as a religious tool, enabling religious leaders to convey their beliefs to the common people. During the sixteenth century, one Chinese man, Wu Ch‟eng-en, was credited with compiling many of these religious stories into one extensive testimony ...
... dawning of civilization in China, stories have been used as a religious tool, enabling religious leaders to convey their beliefs to the common people. During the sixteenth century, one Chinese man, Wu Ch‟eng-en, was credited with compiling many of these religious stories into one extensive testimony ...
Wu Ch`eng-en`s Monkey as an Allegory for Buddhism
... dawning of civilization in China, stories have been used as a religious tool, enabling religious leaders to convey their beliefs to the common people. During the sixteenth century, one Chinese man, Wu Ch‟eng-en, was credited with compiling many of these religious stories into one extensive testimony ...
... dawning of civilization in China, stories have been used as a religious tool, enabling religious leaders to convey their beliefs to the common people. During the sixteenth century, one Chinese man, Wu Ch‟eng-en, was credited with compiling many of these religious stories into one extensive testimony ...
the noble eightfold path
... The third factor on the Eightfold Path is Right Speech. This is anything but wishy-washy. I do a lot of talking, I think many of us do a lot of talking. The tongue is a very powerful thing. They say that the pen is mightier than the sword. I think the tongue is mightier than the pen. It is so much q ...
... The third factor on the Eightfold Path is Right Speech. This is anything but wishy-washy. I do a lot of talking, I think many of us do a lot of talking. The tongue is a very powerful thing. They say that the pen is mightier than the sword. I think the tongue is mightier than the pen. It is so much q ...
The Value of Buddhist Responses to Issues of Overpopulation
... continue, we will not….And that is qualitatively and epochally true. If religion does not speak to [this], it is an obsolete distraction.”10 In response to modern problems, new theologies have emerged from within the world’s religious traditions. In doing so, many scholars are discovering resources ...
... continue, we will not….And that is qualitatively and epochally true. If religion does not speak to [this], it is an obsolete distraction.”10 In response to modern problems, new theologies have emerged from within the world’s religious traditions. In doing so, many scholars are discovering resources ...
World Religions 1: Buddhism Hinduism Sikhism June 2016
... It is linked to the Four Noble truths and is the third truth, cessation of suffering and fourth truth is the way to attain nibbana. ‘The farthest shore’ which is beyond all the suffering experienced in this world. Freedom from the cycle of rebirth and samsara. The highest bliss and a transfo ...
... It is linked to the Four Noble truths and is the third truth, cessation of suffering and fourth truth is the way to attain nibbana. ‘The farthest shore’ which is beyond all the suffering experienced in this world. Freedom from the cycle of rebirth and samsara. The highest bliss and a transfo ...
sample - Casa Fluminense
... somehow to reflect how Tamura would have responded to recent critiques of Tendai original enlightenment thought. In fact, we can only speculate on how Tamura might have responded to such developments. My own guess is that he would have rejected any form of monistic ground, while supporting the affir ...
... somehow to reflect how Tamura would have responded to recent critiques of Tendai original enlightenment thought. In fact, we can only speculate on how Tamura might have responded to such developments. My own guess is that he would have rejected any form of monistic ground, while supporting the affir ...