Bhikkhave Terminology in Early Buddhist Texts Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... bhikkhave and bhikkhavo, with bhikkhave being the most common form.3 Past scholars, such as Bechert, developed theories in relation to the use of the two, i.e. why one form rather than another was used—but today, with our current understanding of oral and manuscript traditions, the most obvious reas ...
... bhikkhave and bhikkhavo, with bhikkhave being the most common form.3 Past scholars, such as Bechert, developed theories in relation to the use of the two, i.e. why one form rather than another was used—but today, with our current understanding of oral and manuscript traditions, the most obvious reas ...
ap® art history 2011 scoring guidelines - AP Central
... depict deities and holy personages: Jocho’s Amida Buddha from the Phoenix Hall of the Byodo-in Temple in Japan and the Colossal Athena by Phidias from the Parthenon in Greece. The discussion of the Amida Buddha begins by relating the use of the medium of wood to Japanese religious and cultural belie ...
... depict deities and holy personages: Jocho’s Amida Buddha from the Phoenix Hall of the Byodo-in Temple in Japan and the Colossal Athena by Phidias from the Parthenon in Greece. The discussion of the Amida Buddha begins by relating the use of the medium of wood to Japanese religious and cultural belie ...
the two traditions of meditation in ancient india
... Elements that were not part of the teaching of the Buddha but were not rejected either, might find their way in – after or even before the death of the Buddha – without anyone ever noticing, least of all the modern scholar. Perhaps the only hope ever to identify non-authentic elements in the Buddhis ...
... Elements that were not part of the teaching of the Buddha but were not rejected either, might find their way in – after or even before the death of the Buddha – without anyone ever noticing, least of all the modern scholar. Perhaps the only hope ever to identify non-authentic elements in the Buddhis ...
Swastika
... Its definition leaves no doubt as to its auspicious nature, probably best known in its Sanskrit form. It consists of two roots: su (‘good, well’), asti (‘is’), astikah (‘being’); hence svastika literally translates as ‘that which is associated with well-being’. It denotes any lucky or auspicious obj ...
... Its definition leaves no doubt as to its auspicious nature, probably best known in its Sanskrit form. It consists of two roots: su (‘good, well’), asti (‘is’), astikah (‘being’); hence svastika literally translates as ‘that which is associated with well-being’. It denotes any lucky or auspicious obj ...
She Who Laughs Loudest: A Meditation on Zen Humor
... phenomenal world is made up of phantom-like entities that effect and are affected by each other. As a simple visualization, one might imagine wind-currents interacting with each other and shaping each other, all the while only being perceived indirectly through their influence on objects like trees. ...
... phenomenal world is made up of phantom-like entities that effect and are affected by each other. As a simple visualization, one might imagine wind-currents interacting with each other and shaping each other, all the while only being perceived indirectly through their influence on objects like trees. ...
New Books Toni Bernhard.
... John Ross Carter. On Understanding Buddhists: Essays on the Theravāda Tradition in Sri Lanka. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1993. Walpola Rahula. History of Buddhism in Ceylon. Colombo, Sri Lanka: M. D. Gunasena, 1966. Buddhism in China John Kieschnick, The Eminent Monk: Buddhist Ideal ...
... John Ross Carter. On Understanding Buddhists: Essays on the Theravāda Tradition in Sri Lanka. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1993. Walpola Rahula. History of Buddhism in Ceylon. Colombo, Sri Lanka: M. D. Gunasena, 1966. Buddhism in China John Kieschnick, The Eminent Monk: Buddhist Ideal ...
Understanding in Theravada Abhidhamma
... He is often referred to in Buddhism as Shakyamuni Buddha, or "The Awakened One of the Shakya Clan." According to Buddhism, at the time of his awakening he realized complete insight into the cause of suffering, and the steps necessary to eliminate it. These discoveries became known as the "Four Nobl ...
... He is often referred to in Buddhism as Shakyamuni Buddha, or "The Awakened One of the Shakya Clan." According to Buddhism, at the time of his awakening he realized complete insight into the cause of suffering, and the steps necessary to eliminate it. These discoveries became known as the "Four Nobl ...
Suggested reading for Buddhism Level 2
... Living the Skilful Life, Abhaya (short booklet, currently out of print) The Ten Pillars of Buddhism, Sangharakshita (short booklet, aimed at Order Members but useful for general readership) Vegetarianism, Bodhipaksa Saving the Earth, Akuppa Living Ethically, Sangharakshita Mindfulness and Money, Kul ...
... Living the Skilful Life, Abhaya (short booklet, currently out of print) The Ten Pillars of Buddhism, Sangharakshita (short booklet, aimed at Order Members but useful for general readership) Vegetarianism, Bodhipaksa Saving the Earth, Akuppa Living Ethically, Sangharakshita Mindfulness and Money, Kul ...
Sanchi
... umbrella (chattravali), representing the three jewels of Buddhism - Buddha, the dharma and the sangha. Four stone gateways (toranas) were built around the stupa, one each cardinal direction. These comprise two upright stone pillars with three architraves, elaborately carved with scenes from the Budd ...
... umbrella (chattravali), representing the three jewels of Buddhism - Buddha, the dharma and the sangha. Four stone gateways (toranas) were built around the stupa, one each cardinal direction. These comprise two upright stone pillars with three architraves, elaborately carved with scenes from the Budd ...
The Gohonzon - laureldistrictstudy
... another way, the inscription of "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo -Nichiren" tells us that we have the identical qualities of the original Buddha's life. To the degree we strive for kosen-rufu and pray with the same desire as the Daishonin, we will manifest the same courage, hope and wisdom. This is what the Dai ...
... another way, the inscription of "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo -Nichiren" tells us that we have the identical qualities of the original Buddha's life. To the degree we strive for kosen-rufu and pray with the same desire as the Daishonin, we will manifest the same courage, hope and wisdom. This is what the Dai ...
B. R. Ambedkar and Buddhism in India
... level as purified Hinduism as taught by the Arya Samaj. And even from Anagarika Dharmapala’s visit to the school in 1914, it cannot be deducted that there was any prominent or specific Buddhist influence (Fischer-Tiné 2000: 17). The school drew considerable attention from the nationalist and reformi ...
... level as purified Hinduism as taught by the Arya Samaj. And even from Anagarika Dharmapala’s visit to the school in 1914, it cannot be deducted that there was any prominent or specific Buddhist influence (Fischer-Tiné 2000: 17). The school drew considerable attention from the nationalist and reformi ...
Composition of the Early Sri Lankan Community
... in a culturally alienated set up in their own homeland, both before and after Independence, were probably not adequately forewarned about it. Even in their graves, these heroes of the bygone days, have to be answerable for the inestimable disaster in which the country has been plunged today. But tho ...
... in a culturally alienated set up in their own homeland, both before and after Independence, were probably not adequately forewarned about it. Even in their graves, these heroes of the bygone days, have to be answerable for the inestimable disaster in which the country has been plunged today. But tho ...
Lama Zopa Rinpoche has requested on numerous
... bestow a powerful blessing on the place where it is recited. In general, the recitation of Mahayana sutras is one of the six virtuous practices specifically recommended for purification, and the recitation of this sutra in particular has far-reaching karmic consequences that last for many lifetimes, ...
... bestow a powerful blessing on the place where it is recited. In general, the recitation of Mahayana sutras is one of the six virtuous practices specifically recommended for purification, and the recitation of this sutra in particular has far-reaching karmic consequences that last for many lifetimes, ...
Assu Sutta - The Dharmafarers
... them, can apply at the same time to its context.2 In Dh 97, however, there is only limited displays of the polysemy. In fact, each of the polysemic words in Dh 97 is a pun, where a word is pregnant with two diametrically opposed ideas. The wrong meanings traps the ignorant and unmindful, while the r ...
... them, can apply at the same time to its context.2 In Dh 97, however, there is only limited displays of the polysemy. In fact, each of the polysemic words in Dh 97 is a pun, where a word is pregnant with two diametrically opposed ideas. The wrong meanings traps the ignorant and unmindful, while the r ...
The First Enlightened Word
... ome thoughts of the human mind as they occur, pause a moment or two, then just pass by. Some thoughts stay on for a while, become cause for an act, and then melt away. Some thoughts take roots, grow up like monumental trees, bear flower and fruit and sweeten human lives. It is this last variety of t ...
... ome thoughts of the human mind as they occur, pause a moment or two, then just pass by. Some thoughts stay on for a while, become cause for an act, and then melt away. Some thoughts take roots, grow up like monumental trees, bear flower and fruit and sweeten human lives. It is this last variety of t ...
Special Integration Experiences Required Reading
... site as being west of the tree and remarks that in time the precious substances had changed to stone. However, ratnaghara is now identified by some as a roofless shrine again north of chankramanar. During a week of unusually inclement weather, the naga king Muchalinda wrapped his body seven times ab ...
... site as being west of the tree and remarks that in time the precious substances had changed to stone. However, ratnaghara is now identified by some as a roofless shrine again north of chankramanar. During a week of unusually inclement weather, the naga king Muchalinda wrapped his body seven times ab ...
Wisdom - Manchester Buddhist Centre
... wisdom is counter-balanced by its ‘opposite’ spiritual faculty – faith. Perhaps the most complete guidance on wisdom in the Buddha’s teaching comes from the ‘Perfection of Wisdom’ texts in the Mahayana tradition. Some are very lengthy, others short and poetic. An important example of the latter, usu ...
... wisdom is counter-balanced by its ‘opposite’ spiritual faculty – faith. Perhaps the most complete guidance on wisdom in the Buddha’s teaching comes from the ‘Perfection of Wisdom’ texts in the Mahayana tradition. Some are very lengthy, others short and poetic. An important example of the latter, usu ...
Bullets - Fulford School : VLE
... enlightenment. He taught others what he had discovered and then he died. He is beyond Nirvana and can not be contacted. He helps us by giving us the dharma, so the Buddha is portrayed as a teacher, and an example to others. Theravada Buddhists have great faith in him as a man. There are statues of h ...
... enlightenment. He taught others what he had discovered and then he died. He is beyond Nirvana and can not be contacted. He helps us by giving us the dharma, so the Buddha is portrayed as a teacher, and an example to others. Theravada Buddhists have great faith in him as a man. There are statues of h ...
Translation of Gongyo
... samadhi – State of intense concentration of mind, or meditation, said to produce a sense of inner serenity pratyekabuddhas – Self-awakened ones Shariputra – One of Shakyamuni’s ten major disciples, known as foremost in wisdom Thus Come One – One of the ten honourable titles of a Buddha, meaning one ...
... samadhi – State of intense concentration of mind, or meditation, said to produce a sense of inner serenity pratyekabuddhas – Self-awakened ones Shariputra – One of Shakyamuni’s ten major disciples, known as foremost in wisdom Thus Come One – One of the ten honourable titles of a Buddha, meaning one ...
Story of the Nun Bhaddā Kuṇḍalakesā
... have proven to possess considerable, enduring appeal. Exceptional even by these high standards is Bhaddā Kuṇḍalakesā, as she is author, protagonist, or inspirer of some of the world’s earliest poetry by women, of a great epic dedicated to her and of popular songs and movies that are still played in ...
... have proven to possess considerable, enduring appeal. Exceptional even by these high standards is Bhaddā Kuṇḍalakesā, as she is author, protagonist, or inspirer of some of the world’s earliest poetry by women, of a great epic dedicated to her and of popular songs and movies that are still played in ...