One Foot in the World
... Care should be taken especially to avoid the violation of the basic moral principles summed up in the Five Precepts, as such violation leads to regression on the path. We must often remind ourselves that the first two of the four stages of holiness can be attained by those still leading a married li ...
... Care should be taken especially to avoid the violation of the basic moral principles summed up in the Five Precepts, as such violation leads to regression on the path. We must often remind ourselves that the first two of the four stages of holiness can be attained by those still leading a married li ...
Including the Theravada and Mahayana Traditions at the Beginning
... A BASIC BUDDHIST READING LIST FROM BODHI MONASTERY ...
... A BASIC BUDDHIST READING LIST FROM BODHI MONASTERY ...
The Meaning of “Zen”
... “neither conceptual nor nonconceptual” appear in the Suttanip„ta, these were originally Buddhist ideas. I prefer his “opposite inference”—that they were originally non-Buddhist. But I repeat: Š„kyamuni certainly practiced dhyana before Buddhism was established. Explanations of dhyanic meditation in ...
... “neither conceptual nor nonconceptual” appear in the Suttanip„ta, these were originally Buddhist ideas. I prefer his “opposite inference”—that they were originally non-Buddhist. But I repeat: Š„kyamuni certainly practiced dhyana before Buddhism was established. Explanations of dhyanic meditation in ...
1. Purpose and Aims - Unofficial SGI SWS
... something workable. This is the role of the Sangha, as it has been since Shakyamuni’s time. It’s worth noting that there is nothing in gosho or sutra that says only SGI can bestow Gohonzon, either. But this is a part of the life of the sangha – we do things together. One may chose to take refuge or ...
... something workable. This is the role of the Sangha, as it has been since Shakyamuni’s time. It’s worth noting that there is nothing in gosho or sutra that says only SGI can bestow Gohonzon, either. But this is a part of the life of the sangha – we do things together. One may chose to take refuge or ...
Tibet
... • Founded Gelug-pa “Yellow Hat” religious order • Mongol leader gave leader of this order title “Dalai Lama” • Dalai Lama is Tibet’s most scared and secular leader • Theocratic government until 1959 when China took over Tibet ...
... • Founded Gelug-pa “Yellow Hat” religious order • Mongol leader gave leader of this order title “Dalai Lama” • Dalai Lama is Tibet’s most scared and secular leader • Theocratic government until 1959 when China took over Tibet ...
Lect. 10 _9/14/11
... III. D. Eliade’s concepts of sacred and profane space (cosmos vs. chaos) used to link Buddhist wisdom to the cosmos 1. Where is the idea of a cosmic pillar (axis mundi) present? ...
... III. D. Eliade’s concepts of sacred and profane space (cosmos vs. chaos) used to link Buddhist wisdom to the cosmos 1. Where is the idea of a cosmic pillar (axis mundi) present? ...
Arahant Mahinda- Redactor of Buddhapūjāva in Sinhala Buddhism
... significance. This segment of the rite comes after varieties of offerings in the rite. At this level, the devotee has come to a stage in which his emotional feelings are much heightened by the reflection on Buddha, dhamma and saṅgha, homage and offerings and thereby made much merits. At this level a ...
... significance. This segment of the rite comes after varieties of offerings in the rite. At this level, the devotee has come to a stage in which his emotional feelings are much heightened by the reflection on Buddha, dhamma and saṅgha, homage and offerings and thereby made much merits. At this level a ...
The Middle Way
... The purpose of the discussion that follows is plain but difficult. There is a method to be found by which a clear understanding of reality can be established. That understanding is liberating in its finest sense. The person who discovered the method over 2500 years ago became liberated by his own ef ...
... The purpose of the discussion that follows is plain but difficult. There is a method to be found by which a clear understanding of reality can be established. That understanding is liberating in its finest sense. The person who discovered the method over 2500 years ago became liberated by his own ef ...
buddhism
... the phenomenal world, he often affirmed the reality of the religious goal. For example, he is reported to have said: “There is an unborn, an unoriginated, an unmade, an uncompounded; were there not, there would be no escape from the world of the born, the originated, the made, and the compounded.” I ...
... the phenomenal world, he often affirmed the reality of the religious goal. For example, he is reported to have said: “There is an unborn, an unoriginated, an unmade, an uncompounded; were there not, there would be no escape from the world of the born, the originated, the made, and the compounded.” I ...
Meditation on Buddha Nature
... that there is nothing, and that enlightenment is merely emptiness, a non-‐existence. I think that perhaps a lot of people have this misunderstanding. People are sceptical about the possibility of enlight ...
... that there is nothing, and that enlightenment is merely emptiness, a non-‐existence. I think that perhaps a lot of people have this misunderstanding. People are sceptical about the possibility of enlight ...
Ln13 Comparison and Contrast Between Jainism
... Though Jainism and Buddhism resembled each other very much, yet there were distinctions between the two religions. Jainism is a much more ancient religion as compared to Buddhism. According to Jain tradition, it had twenty four Tirthankars of whom Mahavira was the last. In this light, Mahavira has b ...
... Though Jainism and Buddhism resembled each other very much, yet there were distinctions between the two religions. Jainism is a much more ancient religion as compared to Buddhism. According to Jain tradition, it had twenty four Tirthankars of whom Mahavira was the last. In this light, Mahavira has b ...
MODERN KADAMPA BUDDHISM An Introduction
... to progress on that path, and how to complete it. Since then thousands of practitioners have achieved the ultimate happiness of Buddhahood within one life by following the example of Je Tsongkhapa and sincerely practising his teachings. ...
... to progress on that path, and how to complete it. Since then thousands of practitioners have achieved the ultimate happiness of Buddhahood within one life by following the example of Je Tsongkhapa and sincerely practising his teachings. ...
The Faith of a UU Buddhist
... the greatest gift we bring to Unitarian Universalism is meditation. There are a host of practices that might be useful to Unitarian Universalists. Among these are concentration disciplines and the powerful practice of Metta, loving kindness. I believe the most important are the practices of pure att ...
... the greatest gift we bring to Unitarian Universalism is meditation. There are a host of practices that might be useful to Unitarian Universalists. Among these are concentration disciplines and the powerful practice of Metta, loving kindness. I believe the most important are the practices of pure att ...
Buddhism and Violence: Militarism and Buddhism in Modern Asia
... preach non-violence to the Kings of his day due to the belief that it was a king’s duty to strengthen and defend his kingdom. In other words, even the Buddha recognized the occasional necessity of violence. Tikhonov moves to the modern era in his conclusion. He points out how “postKantian modern int ...
... preach non-violence to the Kings of his day due to the belief that it was a king’s duty to strengthen and defend his kingdom. In other words, even the Buddha recognized the occasional necessity of violence. Tikhonov moves to the modern era in his conclusion. He points out how “postKantian modern int ...
Download/View PDF - Buddhist Churches of America
... penetrated the true nature of all things and had become Awakened, which thereafter was called Enlightenment. Siddhartha was then 35 years old. From then on, he was referred to as Sakyamuni Buddha, the "Awakened One of the Sakya clan ." ...
... penetrated the true nature of all things and had become Awakened, which thereafter was called Enlightenment. Siddhartha was then 35 years old. From then on, he was referred to as Sakyamuni Buddha, the "Awakened One of the Sakya clan ." ...
digitising_skt_buddhist_texts
... Among the manuscripts discovered by Mr. Brian Hodgson in 1824 A.D. in the Kathmandu valley there were dozens of sets of 'Nine Dharmas' or Navakhanda or collection of Nine sutras . These Nine sutras are recited very often by the pious devotees of Nepal and are maintained as holy texts in the altars o ...
... Among the manuscripts discovered by Mr. Brian Hodgson in 1824 A.D. in the Kathmandu valley there were dozens of sets of 'Nine Dharmas' or Navakhanda or collection of Nine sutras . These Nine sutras are recited very often by the pious devotees of Nepal and are maintained as holy texts in the altars o ...
Buddhist Perspectives on Health and Healing
... deeds bring good results, bad deeds bring bad results’ (Bhikkhu P. A. Payutto, 1993: 12). According to Buddhism, intention is the agent or prompting force in all human creations and destructions, therefore it is the actual essence of kamma, as is given in the Buddha’s words, “Bhikkhus! Intention, I ...
... deeds bring good results, bad deeds bring bad results’ (Bhikkhu P. A. Payutto, 1993: 12). According to Buddhism, intention is the agent or prompting force in all human creations and destructions, therefore it is the actual essence of kamma, as is given in the Buddha’s words, “Bhikkhus! Intention, I ...
Chapter Two- The Cause of Suffering
... unwholesome karma and entrapment. The converse is equally true: actions taken free of selfish desire and delusion invariably result in wholesome karma and genuine freedom. Being able to see and intelligently choose between good and evil, wholesome and unwholesome, liberation and bondage is the hallm ...
... unwholesome karma and entrapment. The converse is equally true: actions taken free of selfish desire and delusion invariably result in wholesome karma and genuine freedom. Being able to see and intelligently choose between good and evil, wholesome and unwholesome, liberation and bondage is the hallm ...
losing our - Berkeley Buddhist studies
... reading of the tradition you prefer. For over two thousand years, influential Buddhist teachers read selectively to promote and justify their own understanding of Buddhism, and it is no different with those who want to show that Buddhism is compatible with science. You know, as a young man, D. T. Su ...
... reading of the tradition you prefer. For over two thousand years, influential Buddhist teachers read selectively to promote and justify their own understanding of Buddhism, and it is no different with those who want to show that Buddhism is compatible with science. You know, as a young man, D. T. Su ...
MODERN KADAMPA BUDDHISM An Introduction
... to progress on that path, and how to complete it. Since then thousands of practitioners have achieved the ultimate happiness of Buddhahood within one life by following the example of Je Tsongkhapa and sincerely practising his teachings. ...
... to progress on that path, and how to complete it. Since then thousands of practitioners have achieved the ultimate happiness of Buddhahood within one life by following the example of Je Tsongkhapa and sincerely practising his teachings. ...
Buddhist Religious Studies
... one's mind. It always keeps us from doing wrong. One can engage oneself in virtuous deeds. Tribute is our daily duty to earn happiness, prosperity and virtues. It is also your duty to pay tribute two times a day, in the morning and in the evening. How and where will you pay your tribute? For paying ...
... one's mind. It always keeps us from doing wrong. One can engage oneself in virtuous deeds. Tribute is our daily duty to earn happiness, prosperity and virtues. It is also your duty to pay tribute two times a day, in the morning and in the evening. How and where will you pay your tribute? For paying ...
Escaping the Inescapable: Changes in Buddhist Karma Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... Gombrich, citing work by Will Johnson, has explored this connection (4559). The Jain version of karma does not distinguish between good and bad actions, but says that all action is harmful. This may suggest that Jainism influenced Buddhism, though Jainism per se is only likely to have been a generat ...
... Gombrich, citing work by Will Johnson, has explored this connection (4559). The Jain version of karma does not distinguish between good and bad actions, but says that all action is harmful. This may suggest that Jainism influenced Buddhism, though Jainism per se is only likely to have been a generat ...
Week 2 Mantras - YoWangdu Tibetan Culture
... Although there are various Buddhas – such as Maitreya, the Future Buddha, or Amitabha, the Pure Land Buddha – it is the Buddha Shakyamuni that we mean when we say “the Buddha.” Shakyamuni Buddha was, historically, a spiritual master who lived and taught in modern day India and Nepal in either the 6t ...
... Although there are various Buddhas – such as Maitreya, the Future Buddha, or Amitabha, the Pure Land Buddha – it is the Buddha Shakyamuni that we mean when we say “the Buddha.” Shakyamuni Buddha was, historically, a spiritual master who lived and taught in modern day India and Nepal in either the 6t ...
Buddhism: The Call to Awaken
... • Natural result/ logical consequence of clinging to the impermanent as if it were permanent… ...
... • Natural result/ logical consequence of clinging to the impermanent as if it were permanent… ...
Mark scheme B569 Buddhism 1 (Beliefs, Special Days, Divisions
... Buddhism is to reach Enlightenment. They might claim that there is good evidence for Enlightenment as the Buddha achieved it during his lifetime and was able to describe it (up to a point) and give advice to others as to how to reach it. They might claim that while it is difficult to prove the exist ...
... Buddhism is to reach Enlightenment. They might claim that there is good evidence for Enlightenment as the Buddha achieved it during his lifetime and was able to describe it (up to a point) and give advice to others as to how to reach it. They might claim that while it is difficult to prove the exist ...