Freeing the Heart and Mind
... that of the gods, they are always defeated and suffer greatly. According to the Buddha’s teachings, gods inhabit many different heavenlike realms. The gods have a very luxurious and high state. They have great enjoyment, a very long life, beautiful bodies, and so on; but they are also impermanent. O ...
... that of the gods, they are always defeated and suffer greatly. According to the Buddha’s teachings, gods inhabit many different heavenlike realms. The gods have a very luxurious and high state. They have great enjoyment, a very long life, beautiful bodies, and so on; but they are also impermanent. O ...
nibbana update nov 2011
... lifetimes of virtue and diligence in practicing the Dhamma. They think the more realistic goal of a life is to attain a better rebirth – perhaps to be born as a monk or nun. Then they have a better chance of attaining nibbana. For Mahayana Buddhists, the primary goal is to attain Nibbana. In order ...
... lifetimes of virtue and diligence in practicing the Dhamma. They think the more realistic goal of a life is to attain a better rebirth – perhaps to be born as a monk or nun. Then they have a better chance of attaining nibbana. For Mahayana Buddhists, the primary goal is to attain Nibbana. In order ...
Critical Psychology in Sri Lanka
... teachings are important to understand why Buddhism can be regarded as a complete package of human psychology. Buddhism is the doctrine expounded by the Buddha. It is not a dogma, nor a revelation made by any supernatural agency. Buddha was neither a god, nor a son of a god, nor an incarnation of a g ...
... teachings are important to understand why Buddhism can be regarded as a complete package of human psychology. Buddhism is the doctrine expounded by the Buddha. It is not a dogma, nor a revelation made by any supernatural agency. Buddha was neither a god, nor a son of a god, nor an incarnation of a g ...
Special 20 Anniversary Issue Buddhism, Equality, Rights
... “natural equality” been understood? Put another way, what is the morally relevant sense of equality, such that those who are “equal” in this sense can be said to possess rights? And how might a Buddhist respond to such ideas? I will begin by taking Hobbes’ thought as an example, mainly because it ma ...
... “natural equality” been understood? Put another way, what is the morally relevant sense of equality, such that those who are “equal” in this sense can be said to possess rights? And how might a Buddhist respond to such ideas? I will begin by taking Hobbes’ thought as an example, mainly because it ma ...
Buddhism as a Religion
... to Aldous Huxley, religion is, among other things, a system of education, by means of which human beings may train themselves, first to make desirable changes in their own personalities and in society, and second, to heighten consciousness and so establish more adequate relations between themselves ...
... to Aldous Huxley, religion is, among other things, a system of education, by means of which human beings may train themselves, first to make desirable changes in their own personalities and in society, and second, to heighten consciousness and so establish more adequate relations between themselves ...
A brief introduction to Buddhism and the Sakya tradition
... in Sarnath near Varanasi. There he met a group of five renunciants he used to practice with before he had abandoned the path of ascetic discipline. Inspired by the undeniable radiance of his presence, and the clarity and truth that emanated from his words, these five renunciants became his first dis ...
... in Sarnath near Varanasi. There he met a group of five renunciants he used to practice with before he had abandoned the path of ascetic discipline. Inspired by the undeniable radiance of his presence, and the clarity and truth that emanated from his words, these five renunciants became his first dis ...
A Brief History of Buddhism in Tibet
... connection with their teachings. We are the next stage of the continuing line of transmission of the teachings. Any history of dharma is an account of how Buddha’s teachings were transmitted. So, we begin with Shakyamuni Buddha. The dharma was passed on from him in different ways. We have the ba ...
... connection with their teachings. We are the next stage of the continuing line of transmission of the teachings. Any history of dharma is an account of how Buddha’s teachings were transmitted. So, we begin with Shakyamuni Buddha. The dharma was passed on from him in different ways. We have the ba ...
Word - John Provost, PhD
... truth can be found within, then you start to think about how this inner truth relates to the very nature of reality. “Buddhist theoretical expression is concerned with the meaning of the Buddha, how consciousness is transformed, and karma. Above all it is psychological in point of departure, for it ...
... truth can be found within, then you start to think about how this inner truth relates to the very nature of reality. “Buddhist theoretical expression is concerned with the meaning of the Buddha, how consciousness is transformed, and karma. Above all it is psychological in point of departure, for it ...
Sanathana Sarathi. - Region 7 Sai Centers
... Gaya), absorbing and assimilating the impact of his transforming insight. He experienced doubts as to whether to communicate this to others, but was encouraged by the high deity (Brahma) called Sahampati, to do so for the benefit of those who might be able to understand his message. He thought of hi ...
... Gaya), absorbing and assimilating the impact of his transforming insight. He experienced doubts as to whether to communicate this to others, but was encouraged by the high deity (Brahma) called Sahampati, to do so for the benefit of those who might be able to understand his message. He thought of hi ...
Sculpture
... areas, the religious tradition that has been prominent in Burma for the past 2000 years has been Theravada Buddhism. Originally influenced by India, much of Burma’s ideas about life, manners and aspirations have flourished to provide an outlet of artistic expression, especially through the use of sc ...
... areas, the religious tradition that has been prominent in Burma for the past 2000 years has been Theravada Buddhism. Originally influenced by India, much of Burma’s ideas about life, manners and aspirations have flourished to provide an outlet of artistic expression, especially through the use of sc ...
1. Introduction 2. Prince Siddhartha`s Birth
... left his royal life to go in search of spiritual peace. During his journeys, he learned great truths that changed his life. By sharing these truths with others, he began the religion of Buddhism. Buddhism was different from Hinduism in several ways. Whereas Hinduism was based on complicated rituals ...
... left his royal life to go in search of spiritual peace. During his journeys, he learned great truths that changed his life. By sharing these truths with others, he began the religion of Buddhism. Buddhism was different from Hinduism in several ways. Whereas Hinduism was based on complicated rituals ...
Moral Elements in the Ethical Code of Buddhism
... The connection of cause and effect between persons in the present life and persons in the past lives was not a physical one between different individuals, but rather a moral one. According to Buddhism, the karma is a moral cause. According to Buddhist ethics, it is necessary for us to refrain from a ...
... The connection of cause and effect between persons in the present life and persons in the past lives was not a physical one between different individuals, but rather a moral one. According to Buddhism, the karma is a moral cause. According to Buddhist ethics, it is necessary for us to refrain from a ...
Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto - Buddhist Churches of America
... As institutions of higher education are emblems of the strength, heart, and vision of the communities who create and support it, the annual commencement recognizes the achievements of each graduate and the entire community is enriched and inspired. ...
... As institutions of higher education are emblems of the strength, heart, and vision of the communities who create and support it, the annual commencement recognizes the achievements of each graduate and the entire community is enriched and inspired. ...
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Untitled [Jessica Main on The Buddha: A Short Biography] - H-Net
... work does not solve this problem, but it does offer us a refers to his insight into the previous lives of all other benew choice. Although both teachers and students might ings. These words, however, are easily confused with the have more difficulties at first, Strong’s nuanced and comthree importan ...
... work does not solve this problem, but it does offer us a refers to his insight into the previous lives of all other benew choice. Although both teachers and students might ings. These words, however, are easily confused with the have more difficulties at first, Strong’s nuanced and comthree importan ...
Extending the Hand of Fellowship
... These three principles may be designated, for convenience, the principle of ecumenicity, as represented by the words ‘the relation of the Order to the rest of the Buddhist world,’ the principle of personal contact, as represented by the words ‘it is a relation that subsists, essentially, with indivi ...
... These three principles may be designated, for convenience, the principle of ecumenicity, as represented by the words ‘the relation of the Order to the rest of the Buddhist world,’ the principle of personal contact, as represented by the words ‘it is a relation that subsists, essentially, with indivi ...
Buddhism from BuddhaNet
... was based on his own observation of the way things are. Everything that he taught can be verified by our own observation of the way things are. If we look at our life, very simply, in a straightforward way, we see that it is marked with frustration and pain. This is because we attempt to secure our ...
... was based on his own observation of the way things are. Everything that he taught can be verified by our own observation of the way things are. If we look at our life, very simply, in a straightforward way, we see that it is marked with frustration and pain. This is because we attempt to secure our ...
Worksheets on the life and teaching of the Buddha
... hen the Buddha wanted to teach people about love and kindness, he would tell them stories that would catch their imagination. One of his stories involved a king and a tree. A long time ago there lived a selfish king. He wanted to build a large palace so he ordered the cutting down of the largest tre ...
... hen the Buddha wanted to teach people about love and kindness, he would tell them stories that would catch their imagination. One of his stories involved a king and a tree. A long time ago there lived a selfish king. He wanted to build a large palace so he ordered the cutting down of the largest tre ...
Buddhism and Women-The Dhamma Has No Gender
... century CE, certain groups of monks were beginning to marry, a trend that, along with other circumstances, eventually led to the decline of Buddhism in India. ...
... century CE, certain groups of monks were beginning to marry, a trend that, along with other circumstances, eventually led to the decline of Buddhism in India. ...
Identifying Inclusivism in Buddhist Contexts
... but as a special type (Hacker 1983). But just as most scholars find unconvincing Hacker’s claim that inclusivism is particularly Indian, I find unconvincing his claim that this last form of inclusivism is particularly Buddhist. The additional examples that I have gathered provide more extensive vari ...
... but as a special type (Hacker 1983). But just as most scholars find unconvincing Hacker’s claim that inclusivism is particularly Indian, I find unconvincing his claim that this last form of inclusivism is particularly Buddhist. The additional examples that I have gathered provide more extensive vari ...
Buddhism First Encounter
... life, wandering about begging and teaching. The monks remained in one place only during the monsoon months of summer, when the rains were so heavy that travel was impractical. Looking on the Buddha’s lifestyle from a modern vantage point, we can see that it was a healthy one: moderate eating, no alc ...
... life, wandering about begging and teaching. The monks remained in one place only during the monsoon months of summer, when the rains were so heavy that travel was impractical. Looking on the Buddha’s lifestyle from a modern vantage point, we can see that it was a healthy one: moderate eating, no alc ...
The following articles by Venerable Ajahn Brahmavamso were taken
... Vinaya is the name for the body of monastic rules and traditions that are binding on every Buddhist monk and nun. The Vinaya was established by the Buddha himself and is now preserved in written form, both in the ancient Indian languages and in English translation. With so many new people having com ...
... Vinaya is the name for the body of monastic rules and traditions that are binding on every Buddhist monk and nun. The Vinaya was established by the Buddha himself and is now preserved in written form, both in the ancient Indian languages and in English translation. With so many new people having com ...
Rotman, Marketing Morality
... It has frequently been argued in scholarly articles and devotional tracts that Buddhism developed, to quote one recent academic work, as “a counter or alternative to the materialist society of . . . new cities where money ruled” (Bailey and Mabbett 2003: 25). According to this origin story, Buddhism ...
... It has frequently been argued in scholarly articles and devotional tracts that Buddhism developed, to quote one recent academic work, as “a counter or alternative to the materialist society of . . . new cities where money ruled” (Bailey and Mabbett 2003: 25). According to this origin story, Buddhism ...
ĐẠI THỪA VÀ TIỂU THỪA - BHD GĐPTVN tại Hoa Kỳ
... is the Mahayana, Southern Monks (wrapped in yellow robes) {Southern Sects [transmitted down South/Southern route]} as Hinayana. Are those all true? To understand this problem, we first have to learn two words Hinayana and Mahayana. I. DEFINITIONS OF HINAYANA AND MAHAYANA: Hinayana is a small vehicle ...
... is the Mahayana, Southern Monks (wrapped in yellow robes) {Southern Sects [transmitted down South/Southern route]} as Hinayana. Are those all true? To understand this problem, we first have to learn two words Hinayana and Mahayana. I. DEFINITIONS OF HINAYANA AND MAHAYANA: Hinayana is a small vehicle ...
November 2002 - Steveston Buddhist Temple
... With the summer weather in full swing, we have come to the midpoint on our Calendar Year. July is the month that we traditionally commemorate the Obon service. This year we will be holding the Obon weekend on July 16th and 17th. The Obon service is based on the Ullambana Sutra (or Urabon-kyo 盂蘭盆経 in ...
... With the summer weather in full swing, we have come to the midpoint on our Calendar Year. July is the month that we traditionally commemorate the Obon service. This year we will be holding the Obon weekend on July 16th and 17th. The Obon service is based on the Ullambana Sutra (or Urabon-kyo 盂蘭盆経 in ...