A History of Mindfulness
... which are preserved in ancient translations in the Chinese canon, provide an essential and underutilised check on the Pali. As the Encyclopaedia of Buddhism puts it: ‘In our days it is impossible for any scholar to refer to early Buddhism unless he pays due regard to the comparative study of the sou ...
... which are preserved in ancient translations in the Chinese canon, provide an essential and underutilised check on the Pali. As the Encyclopaedia of Buddhism puts it: ‘In our days it is impossible for any scholar to refer to early Buddhism unless he pays due regard to the comparative study of the sou ...
Download:Three Methods of Merit Accumulation(PDF file)
... China or in some other countries may just show a smile without even uttering a word at this moment or recite the name of Amitabha for a little while, there are very few people who practice the Mantra of Avalokiteshvara at this particular moment. Therefore, from today, we should adopt the habit of r ...
... China or in some other countries may just show a smile without even uttering a word at this moment or recite the name of Amitabha for a little while, there are very few people who practice the Mantra of Avalokiteshvara at this particular moment. Therefore, from today, we should adopt the habit of r ...
Insight Meditation Society
... white institutions in the country, then it cannot be a true spiritual refuge. In that case, we would be failing in our mission. This possibility is simply unacceptable. Our aspiration is to ensure more places at the table for people of color – in our halls, on our teaching faculty or Board, and amon ...
... white institutions in the country, then it cannot be a true spiritual refuge. In that case, we would be failing in our mission. This possibility is simply unacceptable. Our aspiration is to ensure more places at the table for people of color – in our halls, on our teaching faculty or Board, and amon ...
Buddhism: The Awakening of Wisdom and Compassion
... we completely free ourselves from wandering thoughts, discriminations, and attachments, our fixations to certain ideas or objects, we will regain our lost Buddhahood that is our original perfect enlightened state, our true nature Buddha. Possessing great wisdom and enlightenment enables us to truly ...
... we completely free ourselves from wandering thoughts, discriminations, and attachments, our fixations to certain ideas or objects, we will regain our lost Buddhahood that is our original perfect enlightened state, our true nature Buddha. Possessing great wisdom and enlightenment enables us to truly ...
Protecting Oneself and Others Through Mindfulness – The Acrobat
... the case of arahants, or at least to those who are so well advanced that the inspiration they provide will lead others to rebirth in heaven. One might also wonder if the protection to be given to others is just about a heavenly rebirth, since the inspiration gained from witnessing accomplished ...
... the case of arahants, or at least to those who are so well advanced that the inspiration they provide will lead others to rebirth in heaven. One might also wonder if the protection to be given to others is just about a heavenly rebirth, since the inspiration gained from witnessing accomplished ...
Shikantaza(Just Sitting) - sotozen-net
... In the chapter of “Xuefeng’s Enlightenment at Mt. Ao Shao in Tu-Tang-Ji” (Sodoshu), we find the word “ shikantaza ” paired with “ shikantasui ” (just sleeping). But later in “Tahui’s ...
... In the chapter of “Xuefeng’s Enlightenment at Mt. Ao Shao in Tu-Tang-Ji” (Sodoshu), we find the word “ shikantaza ” paired with “ shikantasui ” (just sleeping). But later in “Tahui’s ...
Teachings in Chinese Buddhism
... following the Buddha and feel confident that it is essential to follow the Buddha’s teaching, then we will tread a true path and learn the essence of Buddhism rather than being side-tracked or practising incorrectly. What is the purpose of human existence in this world? What is its meaning? We have ...
... following the Buddha and feel confident that it is essential to follow the Buddha’s teaching, then we will tread a true path and learn the essence of Buddhism rather than being side-tracked or practising incorrectly. What is the purpose of human existence in this world? What is its meaning? We have ...
Selected Translation of Miao-Yun Part One and Two
... following the Buddha and feel confident that it is essential to follow the Buddha’s teaching, then we will tread a true path and learn the essence of Buddhism rather than being side-tracked or practising incorrectly. What is the purpose of human existence in this world? What is its meaning? We have ...
... following the Buddha and feel confident that it is essential to follow the Buddha’s teaching, then we will tread a true path and learn the essence of Buddhism rather than being side-tracked or practising incorrectly. What is the purpose of human existence in this world? What is its meaning? We have ...
Buddhist Thought: A complete introduction to the Indian tradition
... they really are’, what sort of ‘seeing’ is necessary, and how to bring that about, will form the content of Buddhism.1 I have referred to ‘Buddhism’ as what speakers of European languages (or ‘the West’) think of as the ‘-ism’ that derives from the (or a) Buddha. While one could scarcely be both an ...
... they really are’, what sort of ‘seeing’ is necessary, and how to bring that about, will form the content of Buddhism.1 I have referred to ‘Buddhism’ as what speakers of European languages (or ‘the West’) think of as the ‘-ism’ that derives from the (or a) Buddha. While one could scarcely be both an ...
Buddhist Thought: A complete introduction to the Indian
... they really are’, what sort of ‘seeing’ is necessary, and how to bring that about, will form the content of Buddhism.1 I have referred to ‘Buddhism’ as what speakers of European languages (or ‘the West’) think of as the ‘-ism’ that derives from the (or a) Buddha. While one could scarcely be both an ...
... they really are’, what sort of ‘seeing’ is necessary, and how to bring that about, will form the content of Buddhism.1 I have referred to ‘Buddhism’ as what speakers of European languages (or ‘the West’) think of as the ‘-ism’ that derives from the (or a) Buddha. While one could scarcely be both an ...
Enlightenment in Dogen`s Zen
... Dogen's Zen. In one recently published book, it is said that "The aristocratic priest Dogen (1200-1253) who left, the Tendai monastery for China and returned to establish the meditative, gradual school of Soto Zen is generally considered the second founder of Japanese Zen" 1 [my emphasis]. In anoth ...
... Dogen's Zen. In one recently published book, it is said that "The aristocratic priest Dogen (1200-1253) who left, the Tendai monastery for China and returned to establish the meditative, gradual school of Soto Zen is generally considered the second founder of Japanese Zen" 1 [my emphasis]. In anoth ...
Theories on the Foundation of the Nuns` Order –
... had progressed considerably further on the path to awakening by reaching the stage of non-returning.19 Not only non-returning, but even full awakening appears to have been within reach of the laity, as the case of Yasa suggests, who apparently went forth only after having become an arahant.20 ...
... had progressed considerably further on the path to awakening by reaching the stage of non-returning.19 Not only non-returning, but even full awakening appears to have been within reach of the laity, as the case of Yasa suggests, who apparently went forth only after having become an arahant.20 ...
Ikeda - Unofficial SGI SWS
... In any event, the life-state of Buddhahood and the great desire for widespread propagation are one and the same. It therefore follows that this vast state of life is only manifest in those who strive to actualize kosen-rufu. If we remove ourselves from the struggle to “exert a hundred million aeons ...
... In any event, the life-state of Buddhahood and the great desire for widespread propagation are one and the same. It therefore follows that this vast state of life is only manifest in those who strive to actualize kosen-rufu. If we remove ourselves from the struggle to “exert a hundred million aeons ...
SD 9 - The Dharmafarers
... episodes and sections of it are found elsewhere in the Canon [3]. The two discourses following it in the Dīgha— the Mahā Sudassana Sutta (D 17) and the Jana,vasabha Sutta (D 18)—give detailed accounts of related events. The Mahā Parinibbāna Sutta records the Buddha’s reason for choosing Kusinārā, a ...
... episodes and sections of it are found elsewhere in the Canon [3]. The two discourses following it in the Dīgha— the Mahā Sudassana Sutta (D 17) and the Jana,vasabha Sutta (D 18)—give detailed accounts of related events. The Mahā Parinibbāna Sutta records the Buddha’s reason for choosing Kusinārā, a ...
To Understand Buddha`s Teaching
... form is rarely seen today. The other four forms are deviations of this one. The second form is religious Buddhism. Although originally not a religion, it has become one in the past few hundred years. Today, it is difficult to deny this. Why? The external form of Buddhism today is indeed that of a re ...
... form is rarely seen today. The other four forms are deviations of this one. The second form is religious Buddhism. Although originally not a religion, it has become one in the past few hundred years. Today, it is difficult to deny this. Why? The external form of Buddhism today is indeed that of a re ...
Buddhist Pilgrimage
... a) Faith and Reverence For the majority of Buddhists, going on a pilgrimage to the holy places mentioned by the Buddha, is a once-a-lifetime undertaking. With so much time, money and effort involved, it behoves the intending pilgrim to truly understand what a pilgrimage is all about, especially the ...
... a) Faith and Reverence For the majority of Buddhists, going on a pilgrimage to the holy places mentioned by the Buddha, is a once-a-lifetime undertaking. With so much time, money and effort involved, it behoves the intending pilgrim to truly understand what a pilgrimage is all about, especially the ...
Chapter 4 THE CONCEPT OF FAITH IN MAHĀYĀNA BUDDHISM
... movement of Mahāyāna Buddhism lasted for more than eight centuries. 269 The root of Mahāyāha Buddhism is found in its deviation from Sthaviravāda or Theravāda Buddhism. The Buddha had discussed lots of social, moral, and political problems through his sermons. The Buddha’s teachings were not being w ...
... movement of Mahāyāna Buddhism lasted for more than eight centuries. 269 The root of Mahāyāha Buddhism is found in its deviation from Sthaviravāda or Theravāda Buddhism. The Buddha had discussed lots of social, moral, and political problems through his sermons. The Buddha’s teachings were not being w ...
Buddhism - A Concise Introduction
... forest. But even if affection should prevent me from leaving my family just now of my own accord, in due course death would tear us apart, and in that we would have no say. Birds settle on a tree for a while, and then go their separate ways again. The meeting of all living beings must likewise inevi ...
... forest. But even if affection should prevent me from leaving my family just now of my own accord, in due course death would tear us apart, and in that we would have no say. Birds settle on a tree for a while, and then go their separate ways again. The meeting of all living beings must likewise inevi ...
To Understand Buddha`s Teaching
... study and employing the teachers. Reporting to the He-shang are three associates or program executives, who are in charge of everything directly related to teaching, advising and disciplining, and general services. In China, a traditional way place was regarded as a Buddhist University. From this ad ...
... study and employing the teachers. Reporting to the He-shang are three associates or program executives, who are in charge of everything directly related to teaching, advising and disciplining, and general services. In China, a traditional way place was regarded as a Buddhist University. From this ad ...
Chapter One
... vehicle, a second one or a third one. Shariputra, the Law preached by all the Buddhas of the ten directions is the same as this.” (2. Past Buddhas) “Shariputra, the Buddhas of the past used countless numbers of expedient means, various causes and conditions, and words of simile and parable in order ...
... vehicle, a second one or a third one. Shariputra, the Law preached by all the Buddhas of the ten directions is the same as this.” (2. Past Buddhas) “Shariputra, the Buddhas of the past used countless numbers of expedient means, various causes and conditions, and words of simile and parable in order ...
The Great Compassion and Fraternity in Mahayana - Purdue e-Pubs
... wherein “Great Compassion without Separation from One Another” is fully developed.14 A Bodhisattva who has fully developed Great Compassion will feel constantly a sympathy even to beings who are evil or born in unfortunate realms of worlds.15 Great Compassion and Fraternity The salient features of G ...
... wherein “Great Compassion without Separation from One Another” is fully developed.14 A Bodhisattva who has fully developed Great Compassion will feel constantly a sympathy even to beings who are evil or born in unfortunate realms of worlds.15 Great Compassion and Fraternity The salient features of G ...
How to Prostrate
... Perhaps this may seem a bit contrived. Well, contrived is exactly just what it is…but only at first. One’s first steps in any endeavor are always awkward: highly deliberate and contrived. This is true for any skill we wish to acquire. Take playing the piano, for instance. First one struggles to ham ...
... Perhaps this may seem a bit contrived. Well, contrived is exactly just what it is…but only at first. One’s first steps in any endeavor are always awkward: highly deliberate and contrived. This is true for any skill we wish to acquire. Take playing the piano, for instance. First one struggles to ham ...
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 LOTUS SŪTRA AND ITS `BODIES`: PHYSICAL BODIES
... scholars find themselves, poses a host of problems. While we cannot hope to resolve these issues here, we should at least explicitly note a few of them. The first concerns language. The Lotus is a Buddhist text and, simply put, while Buddhism does not have an official sacred language (unlike, say, J ...
... scholars find themselves, poses a host of problems. While we cannot hope to resolve these issues here, we should at least explicitly note a few of them. The first concerns language. The Lotus is a Buddhist text and, simply put, while Buddhism does not have an official sacred language (unlike, say, J ...
Human-Centered Buddhism--One that Accords with Dharma
... Indian Buddhism. As I stated in the preface of my book, The Buddhism of India: I am deeply convinced that during its long period of evolution, Buddhism must have suffered distortions through the torrent of changing conditions. To investigate Buddhism’s original tenets, to understand how it has chang ...
... Indian Buddhism. As I stated in the preface of my book, The Buddhism of India: I am deeply convinced that during its long period of evolution, Buddhism must have suffered distortions through the torrent of changing conditions. To investigate Buddhism’s original tenets, to understand how it has chang ...
Four Noble Truths
The Four Noble Truths (Sanskrit: catvāri āryasatyāni; Pali: cattāri ariyasaccāni) are ""the truths of the Noble Ones,"" which express the basic orientation of Buddhism: this worldly existence is fundamentally unsatisfactory, but there is a path to liberation from repeated worldly existence. The truths are as follows: The Truth of Dukkha is that all conditional phenomena and experiences are not ultimately satisfying; The Truth of the Origin of Dukkha is that craving for and clinging to what is pleasurable and aversion to what is not pleasurable result in becoming, rebirth, dissatisfaction, and redeath; The Truth of the Cessation of Dukkha is that putting an end to this craving and clinging also means that rebirth, dissatisfaction, and redeath can no longer arise; The Truth of the Path Of Liberation from Dukkha is that by following the Noble Eightfold Path—namely, behaving decently, cultivating discipline, and practicing mindfulness and meditation—an end can be put to craving, to clinging, to becoming, to rebirth, to dissatisfaction, and to redeath.The four truths provide a useful conceptual framework for making sense of Buddhist thought, which has to be personally understood or ""experienced."" Many Buddhist teachers present them as the essence of Buddhist teachings, though this importance developed over time, substituting older notions of what constitutes prajna, or ""liberating insight.""In the sutras the four truths have both a symbolic and a propositional function. They represent the awakening and liberation of the Buddha, but also the possibility of liberation for all sentient beings, describing how release from craving is to be reached.