BSTC6079 Early Buddhism: a doctrinal exposition
... is designed to provide an insight into the fundamental doctrines of what is generally known as Early Buddhism. It will begin with a description of the religious and philosophical milieu in which Buddhism arose in order to show how the polarization of intellectual thought into spiritualist and materi ...
... is designed to provide an insight into the fundamental doctrines of what is generally known as Early Buddhism. It will begin with a description of the religious and philosophical milieu in which Buddhism arose in order to show how the polarization of intellectual thought into spiritualist and materi ...
Common Ground, Common Cause: Buddhism and Science on the
... like all organic processes, to change, growth and decay based upon the natural functions of assimilation, interpenetration and dissolution. vii What we commonly think of as an essential or fixed “identity” or “nature” is, in this view, actually a complex construct generated by misunderstanding, forg ...
... like all organic processes, to change, growth and decay based upon the natural functions of assimilation, interpenetration and dissolution. vii What we commonly think of as an essential or fixed “identity” or “nature” is, in this view, actually a complex construct generated by misunderstanding, forg ...
Buddhism and the race question - UNESDOC
... Far from being delrimental, lhis scientific O L I ~ ~ Owas considered to be essential for the moral and spiritual development of man. The sincerity and frankness on which a truly religious life should be grounded demanded healthy criticism and continual self-examination,and the imporlance of such an ...
... Far from being delrimental, lhis scientific O L I ~ ~ Owas considered to be essential for the moral and spiritual development of man. The sincerity and frankness on which a truly religious life should be grounded demanded healthy criticism and continual self-examination,and the imporlance of such an ...
what is shinto - Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
... paratively new technical term, which was coined about the middle of the 7th century in order to distinguish it from Buddhism, a foreign religion. The word meant then the ex isting type of faith embraced by the Japanese, that is, the religion peculiar to them. In other words, Shinto is the racial re ...
... paratively new technical term, which was coined about the middle of the 7th century in order to distinguish it from Buddhism, a foreign religion. The word meant then the ex isting type of faith embraced by the Japanese, that is, the religion peculiar to them. In other words, Shinto is the racial re ...
Theories on the Foundation of the Nuns` Order –
... Jainas may have been borrowing from the Buddhists.37 Thus it is not self-evident that in the present case the Buddhists borrowed terms like vuhāpeti and pavattinī from the Jainas, since it cannot be excluded that the Jainas loaned such terms from the Buddhists, or else, perhaps the most probable s ...
... Jainas may have been borrowing from the Buddhists.37 Thus it is not self-evident that in the present case the Buddhists borrowed terms like vuhāpeti and pavattinī from the Jainas, since it cannot be excluded that the Jainas loaned such terms from the Buddhists, or else, perhaps the most probable s ...
Chapter 8: Nichikan: Restorer of the Fuji School
... It was said that Teacher Nichikan was held in such high esteem that the day would not break nor the night fall without his presence. This was due to his behavior and character rather than his scholarship, for one cannot command trust from the priesthood and laity if he is lax in everyday conduct reg ...
... It was said that Teacher Nichikan was held in such high esteem that the day would not break nor the night fall without his presence. This was due to his behavior and character rather than his scholarship, for one cannot command trust from the priesthood and laity if he is lax in everyday conduct reg ...
The Great Compassion and Fraternity in Mahayana - Purdue e-Pubs
... ever emphatically reminded us that none of us have the unchanging soul called “I.” A self is nothing but the ever-changing five aggregates bombarded from time to time with new information and theories. These pieces of information and theories mold our patterns of behavior and thought which in Buddh ...
... ever emphatically reminded us that none of us have the unchanging soul called “I.” A self is nothing but the ever-changing five aggregates bombarded from time to time with new information and theories. These pieces of information and theories mold our patterns of behavior and thought which in Buddh ...
The Influence of Mahayana on Buddhadasa`s Thought Abstract
... Buddhist Universities, and he initiated the first printing of the Pali Tipitaka in Thai script. The public education in Thailand was formerly organized in monasteries. Monasteries performed the function of school, college, and university. The parents who want their children to be the educated in lit ...
... Buddhist Universities, and he initiated the first printing of the Pali Tipitaka in Thai script. The public education in Thailand was formerly organized in monasteries. Monasteries performed the function of school, college, and university. The parents who want their children to be the educated in lit ...
Original `Toro Nagashi` in America Reverend Kakei Nakagawa
... tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet. It continues with Don’t cry pussycat and Run, Run, little pup finally ending with Swim, swim, little fish and each of them is accompanied with the corresponding animal sound meow, bow wow, and for the last one everyone open their mouth like a fish would. The simplicity an ...
... tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet. It continues with Don’t cry pussycat and Run, Run, little pup finally ending with Swim, swim, little fish and each of them is accompanied with the corresponding animal sound meow, bow wow, and for the last one everyone open their mouth like a fish would. The simplicity an ...
The Wisdom November 2010 - Leicester Buddhist Vihara
... They seem to suffer from all sorts of troubles and difficulties. This raises a frequently asked question by many as to why wicked people apparently can enjoy while good people suffer? According to Buddhism this is explained through the natural law of Kamma. It means every intentional action (Kamma) ...
... They seem to suffer from all sorts of troubles and difficulties. This raises a frequently asked question by many as to why wicked people apparently can enjoy while good people suffer? According to Buddhism this is explained through the natural law of Kamma. It means every intentional action (Kamma) ...
Traditionalist Representations of Buddhism
... own modern life as one of Fallen-ness. This would explain why, for example, Daoism receives the Traditionalists’ attention, and Confucianism is ignored. Daoism is more easily recast in the mold of therapeutic individualized interior spirituality than Confucianism—though only through the “parting of ...
... own modern life as one of Fallen-ness. This would explain why, for example, Daoism receives the Traditionalists’ attention, and Confucianism is ignored. Daoism is more easily recast in the mold of therapeutic individualized interior spirituality than Confucianism—though only through the “parting of ...
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 ...
tathāgatagarbha, emptiness, and monism
... but the Tathāgata's wisdom of emptiness”3), on the other hand this emptiness, which for Nāgārjuna and more so for Candrakīrti was a “non-affirming negation,” is redefined in terms of affirmative predications of the highest order (e.g. astitva, mahā-ātman, eternal, etc.). That an investigation of the ...
... but the Tathāgata's wisdom of emptiness”3), on the other hand this emptiness, which for Nāgārjuna and more so for Candrakīrti was a “non-affirming negation,” is redefined in terms of affirmative predications of the highest order (e.g. astitva, mahā-ātman, eternal, etc.). That an investigation of the ...
Fo Guang Shan Buddhism and Ethical Conversations
... (as well as to Chan Buddhism), but he adapts some of the central Pure Land teachings. On Master Hsing Yun’s telling of it, the Pure Land tradition teaches that this world is impure, and full of suffering. Under these conditions, humans are distracted by suffering to such an extent that we have no re ...
... (as well as to Chan Buddhism), but he adapts some of the central Pure Land teachings. On Master Hsing Yun’s telling of it, the Pure Land tradition teaches that this world is impure, and full of suffering. Under these conditions, humans are distracted by suffering to such an extent that we have no re ...
Yeshe Tsogyal: Symbol of Female Enlightenment, Empowerment
... endured. However, Yeshe Tsogyal’s story is not one of resignation and despair. On the contrary, she proved that women in dire situations can turn their lives around and not only transcend their unfortunate circumstances but attain high spiritual realizations on the spiritual path. Due to her amazing ...
... endured. However, Yeshe Tsogyal’s story is not one of resignation and despair. On the contrary, she proved that women in dire situations can turn their lives around and not only transcend their unfortunate circumstances but attain high spiritual realizations on the spiritual path. Due to her amazing ...
BUDDHIST-CHRISTIAN DIALOGUE as
... beliefs and principles.”7 My guiding thought is that we should not look for a unifying spirituality that would eradicate theological differences, as an alleged guardian of peace and reciprocal understanding. What we should seek instead is a way of dialogue between religious traditions that can respe ...
... beliefs and principles.”7 My guiding thought is that we should not look for a unifying spirituality that would eradicate theological differences, as an alleged guardian of peace and reciprocal understanding. What we should seek instead is a way of dialogue between religious traditions that can respe ...
Print this article - Journal of Global Buddhism
... 2. Conceptualizing the "Buddhist mission" The missionary dimension of Buddhism, recently recognized by both scholars(10) and Buddhists(11), thus allows us to focus on new conceptions of its dissemination in the West. "Missionary activism" can be defined as the set of acts of religious transmission f ...
... 2. Conceptualizing the "Buddhist mission" The missionary dimension of Buddhism, recently recognized by both scholars(10) and Buddhists(11), thus allows us to focus on new conceptions of its dissemination in the West. "Missionary activism" can be defined as the set of acts of religious transmission f ...
Under the Influence of Buddhism
... from our present situation. The third noble truth states that suffering can cease by overcoming craving or desire. The fourth noble truth prescribes the way to overcome desire by following the Eightfold Noble Path (Easwaran 2007). The most common belief among Buddhists is that we can never escape fr ...
... from our present situation. The third noble truth states that suffering can cease by overcoming craving or desire. The fourth noble truth prescribes the way to overcome desire by following the Eightfold Noble Path (Easwaran 2007). The most common belief among Buddhists is that we can never escape fr ...
Nothing Higher Than the Truth: Modern Theosophy, Buddhism, and
... discourse on Buddhism. All parts are situated within a climate of modernizing religious revivalism and nationalism. What this thesis has not attempted to do is define Buddhist thought, or Buddhist ethics, according to any of the different “vehicles.” Firstly, there is an astounding amount of history ...
... discourse on Buddhism. All parts are situated within a climate of modernizing religious revivalism and nationalism. What this thesis has not attempted to do is define Buddhist thought, or Buddhist ethics, according to any of the different “vehicles.” Firstly, there is an astounding amount of history ...
Global Buddhism
... the late twentieth century—that the two strands or forms have been and continue to be internally multifaceted and diverse. These should be understood as Weberian ideal types. Also, for convenience I shall refer to the second form as traditionalist and to the third form as modernist Buddhism. This cl ...
... the late twentieth century—that the two strands or forms have been and continue to be internally multifaceted and diverse. These should be understood as Weberian ideal types. Also, for convenience I shall refer to the second form as traditionalist and to the third form as modernist Buddhism. This cl ...
The Gender of Buddhist Truth - Nanzan Institute for Religion and
... Scholars, who are familiar with paintings of the female body in nine aspects of decay, called kusozu, believe that these paintings represent the sexist nature ofBuddhism. In an attempt to interpret thepaintings within religious and cultural historical contexts, this paper examines a series of thesep ...
... Scholars, who are familiar with paintings of the female body in nine aspects of decay, called kusozu, believe that these paintings represent the sexist nature ofBuddhism. In an attempt to interpret thepaintings within religious and cultural historical contexts, this paper examines a series of thesep ...
Jayarava-Spiral Path
... The doctrine of paṭicca-samuppāda, or dependent arising, lies at the heart of all Buddhist thought and practice. The variety of applications of this doctrine can be divided into two major categories with titles drawn from the Theravāda commentarial text Nettipakaraṇa. The first category models being ...
... The doctrine of paṭicca-samuppāda, or dependent arising, lies at the heart of all Buddhist thought and practice. The variety of applications of this doctrine can be divided into two major categories with titles drawn from the Theravāda commentarial text Nettipakaraṇa. The first category models being ...
Buddhist philosophy
Buddhist philosophy is the elaboration and explanation of the delivered teachings of the Buddha as found in the Tripitaka and Agama. Its main concern is with explicating the dharmas constituting reality. A recurrent theme is the reification of concepts, and the subsequent return to the Buddhist Middle Way.Early Buddhism avoided speculative thought on metaphysics, phenomenology, ethics, and epistemology, but was based instead on empirical evidence gained by the sense organs (ayatana).Nevertheless, Buddhist scholars have addressed ontological and metaphysical issues subsequently. Particular points of Buddhist philosophy have often been the subject of disputes between different schools of Buddhism. These elaborations and disputes gave rise to various schools in early Buddhism of Abhidhamma, and to the Mahayana traditions and schools of the prajnaparamita, Madhyamaka, buddha-nature and Yogacara.