“On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime”
... beings…To be awakened to this principle is itself the mutually inclusive relationship of life at each moment and all phenomena.” Nichiren Daishonin completely breaks away from the conventional understanding of the self that is confined within the limits of our own body. The Daishonin explains that l ...
... beings…To be awakened to this principle is itself the mutually inclusive relationship of life at each moment and all phenomena.” Nichiren Daishonin completely breaks away from the conventional understanding of the self that is confined within the limits of our own body. The Daishonin explains that l ...
MBV Newsletter Kathina 2012
... follow different methods for easy access to concentration rather than torturing ourselves in the name of meditation. Meditation means not only sitting. One can practice while standing walking, sitting or even lying down. Those are the four postures of mediation. Med© Minnesota Buddhist Vihara Inc. ...
... follow different methods for easy access to concentration rather than torturing ourselves in the name of meditation. Meditation means not only sitting. One can practice while standing walking, sitting or even lying down. Those are the four postures of mediation. Med© Minnesota Buddhist Vihara Inc. ...
The Spread of Buddhism during Ancient China
... from Sanskrit to Chinese to continue the spread of Buddhist word. It is from those works of translation that new styles of writing and speech were fully established. Having the different practices of Buddhism written in Chinese also made it more readily available for those who did not know Sanskrit ...
... from Sanskrit to Chinese to continue the spread of Buddhist word. It is from those works of translation that new styles of writing and speech were fully established. Having the different practices of Buddhism written in Chinese also made it more readily available for those who did not know Sanskrit ...
Let`s Meet at the ak ayava a - Personal Pages
... later tradition, and, by the time of the Mahābhārata, is commonly quoted in reference to Gayā. The combination of this extensive list and two verses that make it unclear how strong the association of Gayā and śrāddha is in Viu’s time, though clearly the seeds of the later tradition have been sown. ...
... later tradition, and, by the time of the Mahābhārata, is commonly quoted in reference to Gayā. The combination of this extensive list and two verses that make it unclear how strong the association of Gayā and śrāddha is in Viu’s time, though clearly the seeds of the later tradition have been sown. ...
Shintō Research in Japan and its Questions and
... that ‘Shintō is a doctrine-free religion’, and while this is not entirely wrong, this does not mean that there is nothing there at all. There are shrines, and there are festivals. There are also classical writings such as the Kojiki, Nihon shoki, Kogo shūi and Sendai kuji hongi which record myths an ...
... that ‘Shintō is a doctrine-free religion’, and while this is not entirely wrong, this does not mean that there is nothing there at all. There are shrines, and there are festivals. There are also classical writings such as the Kojiki, Nihon shoki, Kogo shūi and Sendai kuji hongi which record myths an ...
Good Question, Good Answer
... either. The first thing you notice when you study the different religions is just how much they have in common. All religions acknowledge that humankind’s present state is unsatisfactory. All believe that a change of attitude and behavior is needed if the human situation is to improve. All teach an ...
... either. The first thing you notice when you study the different religions is just how much they have in common. All religions acknowledge that humankind’s present state is unsatisfactory. All believe that a change of attitude and behavior is needed if the human situation is to improve. All teach an ...
here. - Insight Books
... A collection of biographical profiles of 24 men and women whom Buddha named his ...
... A collection of biographical profiles of 24 men and women whom Buddha named his ...
Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms
... sorrow of all who knew him. It is added that there is another larger work giving an account of his travels in various countries. Such is all the information given about our author, beyond what he himself has told us. Fa-hien was his clerical name, and means "Illustrious in the Law," or "Illustrious ...
... sorrow of all who knew him. It is added that there is another larger work giving an account of his travels in various countries. Such is all the information given about our author, beyond what he himself has told us. Fa-hien was his clerical name, and means "Illustrious in the Law," or "Illustrious ...
Buddhist Ecological Thought and Action in North America
... She then goes on to describe a Buddhist mandala as being functionally equivalent to an American Indian medicine wheel. ...
... She then goes on to describe a Buddhist mandala as being functionally equivalent to an American Indian medicine wheel. ...
Buddhism, Children and the Naga
... Perhaps Buddhism does not place much value on childhood because one has to grow up before becoming enlightened. Despite these negative Buddhist perceptions of childhood, other texts show the devotion of children to their parents and to Buddhist tradition. One text tells the story of the monk Uttara ...
... Perhaps Buddhism does not place much value on childhood because one has to grow up before becoming enlightened. Despite these negative Buddhist perceptions of childhood, other texts show the devotion of children to their parents and to Buddhist tradition. One text tells the story of the monk Uttara ...
4. Hsuan-Tsang - Triratna Centre Support
... translate and check the texts that he had brought back form India. People were also required to transcribe them, as printing was still 200 years in the future. Over time Hsuan Tasng became a frequent companion of the Emperor (and the Emperors who followed him). Hung Tsang persuaded them to support B ...
... translate and check the texts that he had brought back form India. People were also required to transcribe them, as printing was still 200 years in the future. Over time Hsuan Tasng became a frequent companion of the Emperor (and the Emperors who followed him). Hung Tsang persuaded them to support B ...
the buddha speaks the sutra about karma
... Lord Buddha and is reproduced here in its entirety: "Once upon a gathering attended by 1,250 followers, the venerable Ananda, after circling thrice with folded hands around the Buddha and bowing with respect asked: "In the present dark age where the majority of our people are indulgent in unrighteou ...
... Lord Buddha and is reproduced here in its entirety: "Once upon a gathering attended by 1,250 followers, the venerable Ananda, after circling thrice with folded hands around the Buddha and bowing with respect asked: "In the present dark age where the majority of our people are indulgent in unrighteou ...
Nichiren Shoshu/ Soka Gakkai Buddhism Profile
... by a number of saints and teachers down to Nichiren and his more contemporary interpreters. Samkhya Hinduism: Nondualist Hinduism concluded that there is only one Reality (Brahman) in the universe and everything is that One including what we call the individual self. Neither the myriads of personal ...
... by a number of saints and teachers down to Nichiren and his more contemporary interpreters. Samkhya Hinduism: Nondualist Hinduism concluded that there is only one Reality (Brahman) in the universe and everything is that One including what we call the individual self. Neither the myriads of personal ...
NiNi Zhu - Buddhism
... or “becoming”), and dhamma (“rule” or “law”)—and most involved the practice of yoga. According to tradition, the Buddha himself was a yogi—that is, a miracle-working ascetic. Buddhism, like many of the sects that developed in northeastern India at the time, was constituted by the presence of a char ...
... or “becoming”), and dhamma (“rule” or “law”)—and most involved the practice of yoga. According to tradition, the Buddha himself was a yogi—that is, a miracle-working ascetic. Buddhism, like many of the sects that developed in northeastern India at the time, was constituted by the presence of a char ...
A Concept of Person in Buddhism
... explored by Buddhism is the nature of human being. This leads to the questions concerning the basic concepts of human life such as: what is the meaning of person according to Buddhism; when personhood occurs; what should be counted as the violation of personhood. We will examine theses questions as ...
... explored by Buddhism is the nature of human being. This leads to the questions concerning the basic concepts of human life such as: what is the meaning of person according to Buddhism; when personhood occurs; what should be counted as the violation of personhood. We will examine theses questions as ...
Word File - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
... evidence for the popularity of the route. The evolution of different types of relic shrines and evidence for cross cultural interchanges also took place in the island through out the history from time to time which aspects are also noted at different points of the route. It is evident that the route ...
... evidence for the popularity of the route. The evolution of different types of relic shrines and evidence for cross cultural interchanges also took place in the island through out the history from time to time which aspects are also noted at different points of the route. It is evident that the route ...
Ameriyana: The Western Vehicle of the Buddha Dharma
... The Theosophical Society became a well–known group headed by two “White Buddhists,” thrusting the religion further into the public sphere. The second major event in the development of Buddhism in America is the World’s Parliament of Religions held in conjunction with the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago ...
... The Theosophical Society became a well–known group headed by two “White Buddhists,” thrusting the religion further into the public sphere. The second major event in the development of Buddhism in America is the World’s Parliament of Religions held in conjunction with the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago ...
Study Tour Journal 2013 - Student Health Services
... and unkempt areas surrounding it. It appeared to be a magical place. The massive size of it well kept structure and well-manicured lawns made it appear almost as if it were a palace of some rich and famous king. I had never seen such as beautiful place in all my ...
... and unkempt areas surrounding it. It appeared to be a magical place. The massive size of it well kept structure and well-manicured lawns made it appear almost as if it were a palace of some rich and famous king. I had never seen such as beautiful place in all my ...
Gotami-apadana
... finally, into her present life as the “Victor’s nurse” (Verse 116). In each manifestation Gotami grasped more in depth the qualities necessary for “going out.” Although Gotami believes herself ready to pass out of existence, others mourn at the thought of losing her on earth. The five hundred nuns ...
... finally, into her present life as the “Victor’s nurse” (Verse 116). In each manifestation Gotami grasped more in depth the qualities necessary for “going out.” Although Gotami believes herself ready to pass out of existence, others mourn at the thought of losing her on earth. The five hundred nuns ...
The Bodhisattva Ideal in Theravāda Buddhist
... to thepresenceand scope ofthebodhisattva ideal in TheravadaBuddhism it (theonlyextantschoolofHTnayana Buddhism), be beneficial to the sources that the may investigate briefly identify withMahayanaBuddhism and the?ravaka-yana with bodhisattva-yana ...
... to thepresenceand scope ofthebodhisattva ideal in TheravadaBuddhism it (theonlyextantschoolofHTnayana Buddhism), be beneficial to the sources that the may investigate briefly identify withMahayanaBuddhism and the?ravaka-yana with bodhisattva-yana ...
Introduction of philosophy
... in any situation. The Buddhists believe it is important to think carefully and to make a distinction between good and bad before acting. Buddhists believe that karma is the natural law, therefore, there is no god to change things but only karma with its consequences at any given time to steer your ...
... in any situation. The Buddhists believe it is important to think carefully and to make a distinction between good and bad before acting. Buddhists believe that karma is the natural law, therefore, there is no god to change things but only karma with its consequences at any given time to steer your ...
Life of Pi: A Story of Suffering and Liberation from Buddhist
... The critical responses of the novel, compared with those of the film, were lukewarm, if not negative. James Wood (Martel, 2002, p. ix) ridiculed its “shipwreck conventions.” The desperate search for food and water, the sighting of a passing ship, and a brief respite on a tiny island are all stereoty ...
... The critical responses of the novel, compared with those of the film, were lukewarm, if not negative. James Wood (Martel, 2002, p. ix) ridiculed its “shipwreck conventions.” The desperate search for food and water, the sighting of a passing ship, and a brief respite on a tiny island are all stereoty ...
The Sound of Silence
... Pupils should begin from personal experience of times when they or others have found silence useful, thinking about why it was valuable. What kind of experiences reduce them to silence? What feelings accompany the stillness and silence? These feelings may be triggered by the natural world or by thin ...
... Pupils should begin from personal experience of times when they or others have found silence useful, thinking about why it was valuable. What kind of experiences reduce them to silence? What feelings accompany the stillness and silence? These feelings may be triggered by the natural world or by thin ...
Life of Pi: A Story of Suffering and Liberation from Buddhist
... The critical responses of the novel, compared with those of the film, were lukewarm, if not negative. James Wood (Martel, 2002, p. ix) ridiculed its “shipwreck conventions.” The desperate search for food and water, the sighting of a passing ship, and a brief respite on a tiny island are all stereoty ...
... The critical responses of the novel, compared with those of the film, were lukewarm, if not negative. James Wood (Martel, 2002, p. ix) ridiculed its “shipwreck conventions.” The desperate search for food and water, the sighting of a passing ship, and a brief respite on a tiny island are all stereoty ...
whether under the name of Buddha or that of Samkarâchârya
... hammer in the matter of Esoteric Philosophy. Nevertheless it is the duty of the Occultist to try and explain it. Nirvâna and Moksha, then, as said before, have their being in non-being, if such a paradox be permitted to illustrate the meaning the better. Nirvâna, as some illustrious Orientalists hav ...
... hammer in the matter of Esoteric Philosophy. Nevertheless it is the duty of the Occultist to try and explain it. Nirvâna and Moksha, then, as said before, have their being in non-being, if such a paradox be permitted to illustrate the meaning the better. Nirvâna, as some illustrious Orientalists hav ...