Attitudes Towards Nuns: Nandakovāda Light of its Parallels Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... paragraph numbering. For the same reason, I also use Pāli terminology, except for anglicized terms like Dharma or Nirvāṇa, without thereby intending to take a position on the original language of the Saṃyukta-āgama, which according to De Jong (108) would have been Sanskrit, or on Pāli terminology be ...
... paragraph numbering. For the same reason, I also use Pāli terminology, except for anglicized terms like Dharma or Nirvāṇa, without thereby intending to take a position on the original language of the Saṃyukta-āgama, which according to De Jong (108) would have been Sanskrit, or on Pāli terminology be ...
Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment
... This book is published by Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive Bringing you the teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings freely available in so many ways, including in our website for insta ...
... This book is published by Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive Bringing you the teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings freely available in so many ways, including in our website for insta ...
Development of The Hua-Yen school during the Tang Dynasty
... biographical information about the Hua-yen School of Buddhism. Several traditions of Buddhist thoughts and practices were witnessed by the Sui and early Tang dynasties that had neither the equivalents nor institutional antecedents in the ‘Western Regions.’ In its own way, each of Hua-yen, Tian-tai, ...
... biographical information about the Hua-yen School of Buddhism. Several traditions of Buddhist thoughts and practices were witnessed by the Sui and early Tang dynasties that had neither the equivalents nor institutional antecedents in the ‘Western Regions.’ In its own way, each of Hua-yen, Tian-tai, ...
Shinto in the History of Japanese Religion
... distinguishing "Japan's indigenous religion from Buddhism," but that need not be the only interpretation. Tsuda himself indicates that in China the word Shinto originally meant various folk religions, or Taoism, or sometimes Buddhism, or even religion in general.7 Therefore, the word Shinto is actua ...
... distinguishing "Japan's indigenous religion from Buddhism," but that need not be the only interpretation. Tsuda himself indicates that in China the word Shinto originally meant various folk religions, or Taoism, or sometimes Buddhism, or even religion in general.7 Therefore, the word Shinto is actua ...
Buddhist Trail in Ladakh
... (‘dwellings’) that monks inhabited during the early stages of Buddhism. Buddhist texts specified that, ideally, a monastery should be set on a hill with a waterbody nearby and not too far from a human settlement. As Buddhism spread and patronage increased, ...
... (‘dwellings’) that monks inhabited during the early stages of Buddhism. Buddhist texts specified that, ideally, a monastery should be set on a hill with a waterbody nearby and not too far from a human settlement. As Buddhism spread and patronage increased, ...
AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE CONCEPT OF DHAMMA AS
... difficulty for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, since there is no equivalent term in English that fully covers all its various connotations. This thesis therefore presents an exploration of the early Buddhist concept of the Dhamma, as distinct from its usage elsewhere in the Indian religious ...
... difficulty for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, since there is no equivalent term in English that fully covers all its various connotations. This thesis therefore presents an exploration of the early Buddhist concept of the Dhamma, as distinct from its usage elsewhere in the Indian religious ...
History of Theravāda Buddhism in South-East Asia
... Although the local chronicles and other semi-historical literary works are useful, they suffer froin chronological and other defects·. In ...
... Although the local chronicles and other semi-historical literary works are useful, they suffer froin chronological and other defects·. In ...
golden sun adepts refuge
... liberation from samsara, and ultimate enlightenment. Without Lama Zopa Rinpoche none of the benefit you receive by following this program would have been possible. To Lama Zopa’s guru and FPMT’s founder, Lama Thubten Yeshe, no words could possibly capture the brilliance you brought to this world. Yo ...
... liberation from samsara, and ultimate enlightenment. Without Lama Zopa Rinpoche none of the benefit you receive by following this program would have been possible. To Lama Zopa’s guru and FPMT’s founder, Lama Thubten Yeshe, no words could possibly capture the brilliance you brought to this world. Yo ...
Daniel Miracapillo
... end of Saṃsāra with the attainment of Nibbāna within this very life (albeit with remainder 8 of fuel/grasping 9 - sa-upādi-sesa). The Buddha concludes his teaching by reminding Ānanda that all samaṇas and Brahmins have the ability to abide ‘in pure, supreme, unsurpassed voidness’, encouraging his at ...
... end of Saṃsāra with the attainment of Nibbāna within this very life (albeit with remainder 8 of fuel/grasping 9 - sa-upādi-sesa). The Buddha concludes his teaching by reminding Ānanda that all samaṇas and Brahmins have the ability to abide ‘in pure, supreme, unsurpassed voidness’, encouraging his at ...
The New Buddhism: The Western Transformation of an Ancient
... woke up and saw things as they are. His goal was not to teach a new creed or new way of life but to help those who gathered around him to see the truth for themselves. The Buddha was, in other words, not a Buddhist. It was the institutional structures and traditions that grew up around Siddartha Gau ...
... woke up and saw things as they are. His goal was not to teach a new creed or new way of life but to help those who gathered around him to see the truth for themselves. The Buddha was, in other words, not a Buddhist. It was the institutional structures and traditions that grew up around Siddartha Gau ...
The Bequeathed Teachings Sutra
... over the Venerable Subhadhra. All of those whom he should have crossed over had already been crossed over. He lay between the Twin Sala trees and was about to enter Nirvana. At this time, in the middle period of the night, all was quiet, without any sound. Then for the sake of all of his disciples h ...
... over the Venerable Subhadhra. All of those whom he should have crossed over had already been crossed over. He lay between the Twin Sala trees and was about to enter Nirvana. At this time, in the middle period of the night, all was quiet, without any sound. Then for the sake of all of his disciples h ...
Reasoner Reincarnation and Karma
... surfaces in a wide range of times and places. While karma and reincarnation are often automatically associated with each other, belief in reincarnation is not always accompanied by belief in karma, and they are separable conceptually. Reincarnation belief appears to be broader in scope than belief i ...
... surfaces in a wide range of times and places. While karma and reincarnation are often automatically associated with each other, belief in reincarnation is not always accompanied by belief in karma, and they are separable conceptually. Reincarnation belief appears to be broader in scope than belief i ...
Mount Meru - Just be Good
... The criteria for acceptance or rejection • Observe, analyze and test it out for yourself. • Does it agree with reason? • Will it lead to harm or good for yourself and others? • Will it lead to suffering or happiness for yourself and others? ...
... The criteria for acceptance or rejection • Observe, analyze and test it out for yourself. • Does it agree with reason? • Will it lead to harm or good for yourself and others? • Will it lead to suffering or happiness for yourself and others? ...
- ANU Repository
... The process of producing this thesis has been a powerful reminder of the validity of the Buddhist theory of interdependent arising. Many people have contributed, either directly or indirectly, to the production of this thesis. Firstly, with immense gratitude I would like to acknowledge the support a ...
... The process of producing this thesis has been a powerful reminder of the validity of the Buddhist theory of interdependent arising. Many people have contributed, either directly or indirectly, to the production of this thesis. Firstly, with immense gratitude I would like to acknowledge the support a ...
Shambhala - Akamai.net
... The first concise guide to understanding how to care for and beautify your skin from both the Western and Ayurvedic perspectives. Beauty Pure and Simple provides an all-natural, holistic view of skincare and beauty drawn from both the latest in skincare science and from Ayurveda, a system of wellnes ...
... The first concise guide to understanding how to care for and beautify your skin from both the Western and Ayurvedic perspectives. Beauty Pure and Simple provides an all-natural, holistic view of skincare and beauty drawn from both the latest in skincare science and from Ayurveda, a system of wellnes ...
on pure land buddhism and ch`an/pure land syncretism in medieval
... stood in marked opposition to other Buddhist systems? Surely, the monks we now regard as Pure Land patriarchs sought to exalt Pure Land practices as superior to other forms of Buddhism or at least as more appropriate to the times. And surely, the apologetics of figures such as Yung-ming Yen-shou 永明延 ...
... stood in marked opposition to other Buddhist systems? Surely, the monks we now regard as Pure Land patriarchs sought to exalt Pure Land practices as superior to other forms of Buddhism or at least as more appropriate to the times. And surely, the apologetics of figures such as Yung-ming Yen-shou 永明延 ...
The Ten Pillars of Buddhism
... As he spoke, it was clear that Sangharakshita was addressing a far larger audience than that which was present at the time. The relevance of his material extended of course to those Order members, present and future, who could not be there on that occasion. But it reached out further than that, to t ...
... As he spoke, it was clear that Sangharakshita was addressing a far larger audience than that which was present at the time. The relevance of his material extended of course to those Order members, present and future, who could not be there on that occasion. But it reached out further than that, to t ...
Kosalan Philosophy dissertation - University of California, Berkeley
... establishes Vedic mechanisms for causality and trains the Vedic seer to be mindful of what arises in his mind. This causal interpretation of Vedic ritual may be seen as an early articulation of the concept of karma. Chapter five shows that the metaphorical system of concepts in the Kāṇva text inform ...
... establishes Vedic mechanisms for causality and trains the Vedic seer to be mindful of what arises in his mind. This causal interpretation of Vedic ritual may be seen as an early articulation of the concept of karma. Chapter five shows that the metaphorical system of concepts in the Kāṇva text inform ...
Buddhism in America - A Handful of Leaves
... exile, conversion, and schism that have structured the introduction of Buddhism to this country. This has required that I include pertinent historical background information on modern Buddhism in Asia. Most Buddhists tend to express their religious convictions with reference to general ideas about l ...
... exile, conversion, and schism that have structured the introduction of Buddhism to this country. This has required that I include pertinent historical background information on modern Buddhism in Asia. Most Buddhists tend to express their religious convictions with reference to general ideas about l ...
- Goldsmiths Research Online
... The problem of validation and the risk of imposing an alien scheme can be reduced through close attention to primary sources, drawing out the meanings of terms and teachings in their original context as much as possible. The use of a Kantian framework, like others that have been employed previously, ...
... The problem of validation and the risk of imposing an alien scheme can be reduced through close attention to primary sources, drawing out the meanings of terms and teachings in their original context as much as possible. The use of a Kantian framework, like others that have been employed previously, ...
buddhist view in compassion
... almost all the major religious traditions as among the greatest of virtues. Compassion is a mind that is motivated by cherishing other living beings and wishes to release them from their suffering, and offer happiness. ...
... almost all the major religious traditions as among the greatest of virtues. Compassion is a mind that is motivated by cherishing other living beings and wishes to release them from their suffering, and offer happiness. ...
Fabio Rambelli - NCC Center for the Study of Japanese Religions
... increasing individualistic and interiorizing attitudes; see, for example, Morioka (1975). ...
... increasing individualistic and interiorizing attitudes; see, for example, Morioka (1975). ...
Early Happiness Policy as a Government Mission of Bhutan
... Palden Drukpa Buddhist tradition. He is hailed as the one and only “precious jewel” of the Drukpa lineage (Dorji 2008a). Because of his background in the Drukpa lineage he is an authentic vessel for the dissemination of its teachings. The Buddha’s teachings maintain their power independently of how ...
... Palden Drukpa Buddhist tradition. He is hailed as the one and only “precious jewel” of the Drukpa lineage (Dorji 2008a). Because of his background in the Drukpa lineage he is an authentic vessel for the dissemination of its teachings. The Buddha’s teachings maintain their power independently of how ...
Talking about food does not appease hunger
... every saying, phrase, doctrinal expressions and quotation: they all refer to something greater. This is revealed when we sieve through the textual material. Three sayings in particular are examined more thoroughly. “Talking about food does not appease hunger” is a phrase that appears in different co ...
... every saying, phrase, doctrinal expressions and quotation: they all refer to something greater. This is revealed when we sieve through the textual material. Three sayings in particular are examined more thoroughly. “Talking about food does not appease hunger” is a phrase that appears in different co ...
Nirvana for Sale?: Buddhism, Wealth, and the
... seemingly limitless amounts of support, who took time away from his violin making to listen to me talk about Buddhism and all things Thai, and who encouraged me as I juggled writing with teaching and raising a family. I also want to give one last and most special thanks to my beloved children, Ian a ...
... seemingly limitless amounts of support, who took time away from his violin making to listen to me talk about Buddhism and all things Thai, and who encouraged me as I juggled writing with teaching and raising a family. I also want to give one last and most special thanks to my beloved children, Ian a ...