Theories on the Foundation of the Nuns` Order –
... Jainas may have been borrowing from the Buddhists.37 Thus it is not self-evident that in the present case the Buddhists borrowed terms like vuhāpeti and pavattinī from the Jainas, since it cannot be excluded that the Jainas loaned such terms from the Buddhists, or else, perhaps the most probable s ...
... Jainas may have been borrowing from the Buddhists.37 Thus it is not self-evident that in the present case the Buddhists borrowed terms like vuhāpeti and pavattinī from the Jainas, since it cannot be excluded that the Jainas loaned such terms from the Buddhists, or else, perhaps the most probable s ...
What the Buddha Taught - Career Account Web Pages
... close as I could to the originals, and have tried to make my translations easy and readable. But there is a point beyond which it is difficult to take an idea without losing in the interests of simplicity the particular meaning the Buddha was interested in developing. As the title 'What the Buddha T ...
... close as I could to the originals, and have tried to make my translations easy and readable. But there is a point beyond which it is difficult to take an idea without losing in the interests of simplicity the particular meaning the Buddha was interested in developing. As the title 'What the Buddha T ...
What the Buddha Taught
... close as I could to the originals, and have tried to make my translations easy and readable. But there is a point beyond which it is difficult to take an idea without losing in the interests of simplicity the particular meaning the Buddha was interested in developing. As the title 'What the Buddha T ...
... close as I could to the originals, and have tried to make my translations easy and readable. But there is a point beyond which it is difficult to take an idea without losing in the interests of simplicity the particular meaning the Buddha was interested in developing. As the title 'What the Buddha T ...
Attā, Nirattā, and Anattā in the early Buddhist literature
... of anattā the Buddha was denying attā " which was accepted by every other philosophico-religious system". Rahulo seems to suggest in not so abmiguous term that even the Brahman-Ātman concept of the Upaniṣads stands hereby negated. It is clear that the concept of the Upaniṣadic Ātman acts as a powerf ...
... of anattā the Buddha was denying attā " which was accepted by every other philosophico-religious system". Rahulo seems to suggest in not so abmiguous term that even the Brahman-Ātman concept of the Upaniṣads stands hereby negated. It is clear that the concept of the Upaniṣadic Ātman acts as a powerf ...
Janussoni Sutta - The Dharmafarers
... would receive any offerings made to them. The Buddha answers by saying that only the “departed” (peta) can receive such offerings and, in fact, need the merits of such wholesome deeds. 1.5.2 In connection with the brahminical giving to their departed (peta), the Buddha tells Jāṇussoṇī, “For, brahmin ...
... would receive any offerings made to them. The Buddha answers by saying that only the “departed” (peta) can receive such offerings and, in fact, need the merits of such wholesome deeds. 1.5.2 In connection with the brahminical giving to their departed (peta), the Buddha tells Jāṇussoṇī, “For, brahmin ...
Chapter 4 THE CONCEPT OF FAITH IN MAHĀYĀNA BUDDHISM
... The first stage is known as the religious movement of Mahāyāna. It was almost complete at the end of first century BCE. Mahāyāna sutras which are also known as Vaipulya sutras introduce religious aspect of Mahāyāna Buddhism. The second stage is known as the doctrinal development of Mahāyāna. It was ...
... The first stage is known as the religious movement of Mahāyāna. It was almost complete at the end of first century BCE. Mahāyāna sutras which are also known as Vaipulya sutras introduce religious aspect of Mahāyāna Buddhism. The second stage is known as the doctrinal development of Mahāyāna. It was ...
Tolstoy`s Views of Buddhism
... of religious doctrine are either accepted or refuted. His inieial impetus to read and study Buddhism as well as other religions was born out of an existential quest which often turned into polemics when certain aspects of religious teaching did not conform to what religion, in Tolstoy's op inion sho ...
... of religious doctrine are either accepted or refuted. His inieial impetus to read and study Buddhism as well as other religions was born out of an existential quest which often turned into polemics when certain aspects of religious teaching did not conform to what religion, in Tolstoy's op inion sho ...
Siddhartha – Background Information on the Novel, Buddhism
... Relation of Hinduism and Buddhism to the Novel 3. For Buddhism – the novel and Siddhartha’s journey mirror in Buddhism: a. Four Noble Truths and 8 Fold path b. Both Siddhartha and Buddha are logical, scientific, and rational in their approach. c. They do not speak of supernatural phenomena or an af ...
... Relation of Hinduism and Buddhism to the Novel 3. For Buddhism – the novel and Siddhartha’s journey mirror in Buddhism: a. Four Noble Truths and 8 Fold path b. Both Siddhartha and Buddha are logical, scientific, and rational in their approach. c. They do not speak of supernatural phenomena or an af ...
- Hospice of Mother Tara
... Buddha puja and a reading of the Sanghata sutra Chotrul Düchen, the Day of Miracles, commemorates one of the four great deeds of the Buddha. It marks the end of a fifteen day period during which the Buddha performed numerous inspiring feats in order to overcome sceptics, and help increase the faith ...
... Buddha puja and a reading of the Sanghata sutra Chotrul Düchen, the Day of Miracles, commemorates one of the four great deeds of the Buddha. It marks the end of a fifteen day period during which the Buddha performed numerous inspiring feats in order to overcome sceptics, and help increase the faith ...
Introduction
... countless eons [in previous lives, received prophecy of his future Buddhahood, and was born as a human being in this world]. Then in six years [of ascetic discipline in this life as Š„kyamuni] he overcame [mistaken] views (d£¤¦i) and defeated M„ra17 by raising a single ³nger [while meditating under ...
... countless eons [in previous lives, received prophecy of his future Buddhahood, and was born as a human being in this world]. Then in six years [of ascetic discipline in this life as Š„kyamuni] he overcame [mistaken] views (d£¤¦i) and defeated M„ra17 by raising a single ³nger [while meditating under ...
bussho notes
... 衆生悉有佛性): Or, more simply, “all living beings have the buddha nature.” The term shujō 衆 生 (translated here as “living beings”) represents one standard Chinese translation for the Sanskrit sattva, used in reference to sentient beings transmigrating in saṃsāra. The term shitsu (Chinese xi 悉), rendered ...
... 衆生悉有佛性): Or, more simply, “all living beings have the buddha nature.” The term shujō 衆 生 (translated here as “living beings”) represents one standard Chinese translation for the Sanskrit sattva, used in reference to sentient beings transmigrating in saṃsāra. The term shitsu (Chinese xi 悉), rendered ...
Prebish.txt ...
... Eventually the spiritual disciplines of the Orient will make a profound contribution to our own consciousness and our way of life. Some day, somewhere, we will hear the message the East has for us. But we can only begin to know the real Orient when we are willing to let go of the mythical one. [2] P ...
... Eventually the spiritual disciplines of the Orient will make a profound contribution to our own consciousness and our way of life. Some day, somewhere, we will hear the message the East has for us. But we can only begin to know the real Orient when we are willing to let go of the mythical one. [2] P ...
PDF Preview - Wisdom Publications
... Inquiring Mind: Please describe how you see your role as a teacher. Joseph Goldstein: In the Theravada tradition, teachers are known as “spiritual friends,” which is quite different from the concept of guru either in the Hindu tradition or in some of the Mahayana schools of Buddhism. Within the Thera ...
... Inquiring Mind: Please describe how you see your role as a teacher. Joseph Goldstein: In the Theravada tradition, teachers are known as “spiritual friends,” which is quite different from the concept of guru either in the Hindu tradition or in some of the Mahayana schools of Buddhism. Within the Thera ...
BUDDHISM: SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION
... the dharmas. Dharmas are the elements, the constituent factors of all that exists. Man is a conglomarate of series of dharmas. The end of desire is the suppresion of existence under the form of reincarnation. This state is called Nirvana. Nirvana is an Absolute. It does not belong to our empirical r ...
... the dharmas. Dharmas are the elements, the constituent factors of all that exists. Man is a conglomarate of series of dharmas. The end of desire is the suppresion of existence under the form of reincarnation. This state is called Nirvana. Nirvana is an Absolute. It does not belong to our empirical r ...
Mahāyāna Buddhism - University of Otago
... This course is taught using the web-based programme Blackboard. This is a widely used online learning environment that provides online resources and additional material for each week’s topic in addition to facilities for class discussion and other interaction. If you are taking the course by distanc ...
... This course is taught using the web-based programme Blackboard. This is a widely used online learning environment that provides online resources and additional material for each week’s topic in addition to facilities for class discussion and other interaction. If you are taking the course by distanc ...
Buddhism and Science
... they view each topic, and importantly, how they connect to the teachings of the Buddha. If you want to write something, please don’t hesitate to contact me! In this edition, we will firstly meet the new executive committee of UNIBUDS and read about their plans for the year. It will hopefully be inte ...
... they view each topic, and importantly, how they connect to the teachings of the Buddha. If you want to write something, please don’t hesitate to contact me! In this edition, we will firstly meet the new executive committee of UNIBUDS and read about their plans for the year. It will hopefully be inte ...
Lesson 6 - Castlemilk High School
... There was plenty of notes yesterday on Nibbana, but for the purpose of the exam it is important that you know the results of reaching Nibbana is and also how it can be ...
... There was plenty of notes yesterday on Nibbana, but for the purpose of the exam it is important that you know the results of reaching Nibbana is and also how it can be ...
- Nishi Hongwanji L.A.
... After Shinran Shonin was pardoned from his exile in Echigo, he moved to a place called Inada and stayed in a cottage where he completed the first draft of his major work “The True Teaching, Practice, and Realization of the Pure Land Way (Kyo-Gyo-Shin-Sho).” One day, a samurai warrior visited Shinran ...
... After Shinran Shonin was pardoned from his exile in Echigo, he moved to a place called Inada and stayed in a cottage where he completed the first draft of his major work “The True Teaching, Practice, and Realization of the Pure Land Way (Kyo-Gyo-Shin-Sho).” One day, a samurai warrior visited Shinran ...
The Uniqueness of Buddhism
... 4. Tolerance and Respect Upali was one of the chief followers of the Jain master, Mahavira. Because of his intelligence, Upali often appeared in public debates on behalf of the Jains. Upali once had a debate with the Buddha and he was so impressed with His teachings that he asked to be the Enlighten ...
... 4. Tolerance and Respect Upali was one of the chief followers of the Jain master, Mahavira. Because of his intelligence, Upali often appeared in public debates on behalf of the Jains. Upali once had a debate with the Buddha and he was so impressed with His teachings that he asked to be the Enlighten ...
Zhuan Falun (Volume II)
... sutras. The content was the product of people later recollecting Buddha Shakyamuni’s words, and there were errors in the compilation process. The true meaning of some of what Buddha Shakyamuni said was altered, but man at that time was allowed to know only so much anyway. None of this was accidental ...
... sutras. The content was the product of people later recollecting Buddha Shakyamuni’s words, and there were errors in the compilation process. The true meaning of some of what Buddha Shakyamuni said was altered, but man at that time was allowed to know only so much anyway. None of this was accidental ...
Introduction - what is the anthropology of Buddhism about?
... forms of Hinduism, the loss of royal patronage, and Muslim invasions and conquests were all significant.3 Mahayana ('Great Vehicle' or 'Great Way') Buddhism appeared in India around the turn of the common era. The monks who adhered to it co-existed, often within the same monastery and sharing the sa ...
... forms of Hinduism, the loss of royal patronage, and Muslim invasions and conquests were all significant.3 Mahayana ('Great Vehicle' or 'Great Way') Buddhism appeared in India around the turn of the common era. The monks who adhered to it co-existed, often within the same monastery and sharing the sa ...
Good Question, Good Answer - ndc-lnh
... sects. Perhaps the difference between Buddhism and some other religions is that the various schools have generally been very tolerant and friendly towards each other. QUESTION: You certainly think highly of Buddhism. I suppose you believe it is the only true religion and that all the others are fal ...
... sects. Perhaps the difference between Buddhism and some other religions is that the various schools have generally been very tolerant and friendly towards each other. QUESTION: You certainly think highly of Buddhism. I suppose you believe it is the only true religion and that all the others are fal ...
The Tower of Power`s Finest Hour: Stupa Construction and
... mounds, although it and similar terms may refer more broadly to any object of veneration (1988, xiv). (The term seems to have originally been associated with Vedic re altars, known as citi.) Caitya was rendered into Pali as cetiya and elsewhere in Southeast Asian countries as chedi. In Sri Lanka, t ...
... mounds, although it and similar terms may refer more broadly to any object of veneration (1988, xiv). (The term seems to have originally been associated with Vedic re altars, known as citi.) Caitya was rendered into Pali as cetiya and elsewhere in Southeast Asian countries as chedi. In Sri Lanka, t ...
107 A Comparative Study of Ahimsa (non
... Theravada Buddhism This section discusses two related concepts: metta (loving-kindness) and karuna (compassion), which allow us to understand the ways human beings can create peace in our society through the lens of Theravada Buddhism. According to Sumedho (1991), the concepts of metta and karuna ar ...
... Theravada Buddhism This section discusses two related concepts: metta (loving-kindness) and karuna (compassion), which allow us to understand the ways human beings can create peace in our society through the lens of Theravada Buddhism. According to Sumedho (1991), the concepts of metta and karuna ar ...
Buddhism Without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening
... brilliantly for a few moments, only to be covered over again. • We find ourselves back in.the humbling fog of anguish,, craving, habit, restlessness, distraction. But with a difference: now we know where this track goes. We have set foot in the territory for which these words are just a map. We. rea ...
... brilliantly for a few moments, only to be covered over again. • We find ourselves back in.the humbling fog of anguish,, craving, habit, restlessness, distraction. But with a difference: now we know where this track goes. We have set foot in the territory for which these words are just a map. We. rea ...