Nietzsche and The Four Noble Truths
... -4Antichrist 49) by blaming the devil and sin for people’s suffering, Buddhism does not. Instead of speaking of a “struggle with sin,” Nietzsche observes, the Buddhist speaks of a “struggle with suffering” (Nietzsche, The Antichrist 20). Buddhism, Nietzsche further asserts, does not have to justify ...
... -4Antichrist 49) by blaming the devil and sin for people’s suffering, Buddhism does not. Instead of speaking of a “struggle with sin,” Nietzsche observes, the Buddhist speaks of a “struggle with suffering” (Nietzsche, The Antichrist 20). Buddhism, Nietzsche further asserts, does not have to justify ...
Douglas Osto. Power Wealth and Women in Indian Mahāyāna
... enlightenment.As such, Osto could have explored the aspect of representation of the ordinary woman in the GS further. Power, wealth, and gender are perennial concerns in GS. The author acknowledges and elaborates through his book, as to how the genius of the GS lies in its depiction of a merit ideol ...
... enlightenment.As such, Osto could have explored the aspect of representation of the ordinary woman in the GS further. Power, wealth, and gender are perennial concerns in GS. The author acknowledges and elaborates through his book, as to how the genius of the GS lies in its depiction of a merit ideol ...
Buddhist Ecological Thought and Action in North America
... interpretation of Buddhism dates to the earliest days of Europe’s knowledge about Buddhism. Because there was so little knowledge available at that time, information about Buddhism inevitably was mixed with the views and opinions of the people who reported it. Consider, for example, the famous Ameri ...
... interpretation of Buddhism dates to the earliest days of Europe’s knowledge about Buddhism. Because there was so little knowledge available at that time, information about Buddhism inevitably was mixed with the views and opinions of the people who reported it. Consider, for example, the famous Ameri ...
A Critical Analysis of Leadership Qualities in Early Buddhism
... attained by manly strength, energy, and exertion” (AN2:5, p141-2). Such effort means to be diligent and to apply oneself to a task with fortitude, patience and perseverance, not abandoning it or becoming discouraged, but striving ever onward until success is attained. 3) Higher mentality (citta): A ...
... attained by manly strength, energy, and exertion” (AN2:5, p141-2). Such effort means to be diligent and to apply oneself to a task with fortitude, patience and perseverance, not abandoning it or becoming discouraged, but striving ever onward until success is attained. 3) Higher mentality (citta): A ...
buddhism - World Religions eBooks
... the most part, the members of these “two Buddhisms” practice in very separate communities. Most recently, it has been suggested that a far more fruitful approach is to focus not on the ethnic/racial divide between the two Buddhisms, but rather on the function Buddhism plays in their respective lives ...
... the most part, the members of these “two Buddhisms” practice in very separate communities. Most recently, it has been suggested that a far more fruitful approach is to focus not on the ethnic/racial divide between the two Buddhisms, but rather on the function Buddhism plays in their respective lives ...
CHinese Philosophies & Ethical Codes
... * Confucius' main interest was to figure out ways for the government to do a better job of taking care of the people. * He was born in 551 BC ; his parents were poor, although his family had once been rich. They had gotten into trouble with the emperor, and he had taken away their money and their l ...
... * Confucius' main interest was to figure out ways for the government to do a better job of taking care of the people. * He was born in 551 BC ; his parents were poor, although his family had once been rich. They had gotten into trouble with the emperor, and he had taken away their money and their l ...
Durham Research Online
... resulting tensions led to emotionally charged relationships between individual members of the Vajradhatu community, referred to as the Sangha, and added to the shared intensity of the collective experience. In 1976, Chtigyam Trungpa appointed Thomas Rich, one of his American disciples, as his Vajra ...
... resulting tensions led to emotionally charged relationships between individual members of the Vajradhatu community, referred to as the Sangha, and added to the shared intensity of the collective experience. In 1976, Chtigyam Trungpa appointed Thomas Rich, one of his American disciples, as his Vajra ...
Life is Uncertain. Death is Certain. Buddhism and Palliative Care
... from without. It should rather be regarded as a stimulus to deal with difficult topics. Addressing death and the impermanence of life is very important in Buddhist philosophy. Death is considered to be ever present and a natural part of existence. ‘‘Rather than being born and dying, our true nature ...
... from without. It should rather be regarded as a stimulus to deal with difficult topics. Addressing death and the impermanence of life is very important in Buddhist philosophy. Death is considered to be ever present and a natural part of existence. ‘‘Rather than being born and dying, our true nature ...
To Save All Beings: Buddhist Environmental ed. Christopher S. Queen, Activism,
... some cases,fading enthusiasm.When these groups work with well-established environmental groups, they seem to be more successfulin accomplishing their goals. Some Buddhist environmental activists have been effective in helping shape the orientation of an existing environmental group.The Institute for ...
... some cases,fading enthusiasm.When these groups work with well-established environmental groups, they seem to be more successfulin accomplishing their goals. Some Buddhist environmental activists have been effective in helping shape the orientation of an existing environmental group.The Institute for ...
Special 20 Anniversary Issue Buddha’s Maritime Nature: A Case Study in
... study may indicate why Buddhist traditions tend to lack systematic treatments of ethics. ...
... study may indicate why Buddhist traditions tend to lack systematic treatments of ethics. ...
BIRTH OF NEW RELIGIONS
... e was know as ‘KEVALA JNANA’ it means supreme knowledge he thought in common an language. The two types of JAINISM are DIGANBARAS and WETHAMBARAS.PAMPA and RANNA were poets ...
... e was know as ‘KEVALA JNANA’ it means supreme knowledge he thought in common an language. The two types of JAINISM are DIGANBARAS and WETHAMBARAS.PAMPA and RANNA were poets ...
What Does It Mean To Be Enlightened?
... some kind of persisting entity, an ego, a substantial self possessing a real identity, but what the Buddha asks us to do is to see what we find when we look for the referents of the terms, “I,” “me,” and “my self.” When we look, when we investigate, what we find are just components of bodily and men ...
... some kind of persisting entity, an ego, a substantial self possessing a real identity, but what the Buddha asks us to do is to see what we find when we look for the referents of the terms, “I,” “me,” and “my self.” When we look, when we investigate, what we find are just components of bodily and men ...
7th IBAA Conference - Hsi Lai Journal of Humanistic Buddhism
... do the opposite. Third, as to using the results of one’s work, it is praiseworthy to do so. Fourth, even if wealth is made in a moral way, and used to benefit oneself and others, one is still responsible if one’s attitude to one’s wealth is greed and longing, with no contentment or interest in spiri ...
... do the opposite. Third, as to using the results of one’s work, it is praiseworthy to do so. Fourth, even if wealth is made in a moral way, and used to benefit oneself and others, one is still responsible if one’s attitude to one’s wealth is greed and longing, with no contentment or interest in spiri ...
What Is Buddhism?
... They visit the beautiful temples that house gigantic statues of Buddha. These statues often show the Buddha sitting cross-legged, which is called the lotus position. His right arm is outstretched and his fingers touch the earth. This position is called a mudra, and it symbolizes the Buddha's enlight ...
... They visit the beautiful temples that house gigantic statues of Buddha. These statues often show the Buddha sitting cross-legged, which is called the lotus position. His right arm is outstretched and his fingers touch the earth. This position is called a mudra, and it symbolizes the Buddha's enlight ...
Mahayana Tradition
... long after the emergence of Mahayana Peaceful co-existence between the two groups ...
... long after the emergence of Mahayana Peaceful co-existence between the two groups ...
Dependent Co-origination: The Buddhist
... In this context, ‘niyama’ refers to the nature of things or to natural principles. The first category is the inorganic aspect of nature such as changes in seasons. The second refers the organic aspect of Nature such as plant life. Both aspects of Nature function as causally conditioned phenomena. Th ...
... In this context, ‘niyama’ refers to the nature of things or to natural principles. The first category is the inorganic aspect of nature such as changes in seasons. The second refers the organic aspect of Nature such as plant life. Both aspects of Nature function as causally conditioned phenomena. Th ...
Journal of Eurasian Studies
... From the Gupta period onwards we get written records in the form of epigraphic material and literature which contain specific information regarding the religious pattern of Bengal. From these sources it is known that although Gupta emperors were ‘Parama-Bhagavatas’6, devout adherents of Bhagabata Va ...
... From the Gupta period onwards we get written records in the form of epigraphic material and literature which contain specific information regarding the religious pattern of Bengal. From these sources it is known that although Gupta emperors were ‘Parama-Bhagavatas’6, devout adherents of Bhagabata Va ...
SEALS, AMULETS AND COINAGES OF DVĀRAVATĪ CULTURAL
... some archaeological sites would lead us to conclude that coins were not only used for rituals, but played a role in everyday transactions. Interestingly, these coins have symbols which relate to Brahmanical influence. It is difficult at present to categorically distinguish some Dvāravatī sites as Bu ...
... some archaeological sites would lead us to conclude that coins were not only used for rituals, but played a role in everyday transactions. Interestingly, these coins have symbols which relate to Brahmanical influence. It is difficult at present to categorically distinguish some Dvāravatī sites as Bu ...
UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT Indian Philosophy -Non Vedic schools II (Complementary)
... provides the premises for inference. That is, inference from things learned by the senses is itself knowledge gained from the senses; inference from knowledge gained by testimony is itself knowledge gained by testimony, etc. Later Jain thinkers would add inference as a separate category, along with ...
... provides the premises for inference. That is, inference from things learned by the senses is itself knowledge gained from the senses; inference from knowledge gained by testimony is itself knowledge gained by testimony, etc. Later Jain thinkers would add inference as a separate category, along with ...
rs y9rssummer1 - Hurworth School
... Research the life of the Buddha as a ascetic. Write a diary entry which shows how the Buddha lived; what he ate, what he did, where he went etc when he was living as an ascetic. ...
... Research the life of the Buddha as a ascetic. Write a diary entry which shows how the Buddha lived; what he ate, what he did, where he went etc when he was living as an ascetic. ...
Virtue Ethics
... What is Virtue Ethics? Virtue Ethics- the position that the moral life should be concerned with cultivating a virtuous character rather than rules of reason ► Aristotle: because humans can reason, they must act on their ability to reason ► The result=happiness, which is what humans seek ► How is th ...
... What is Virtue Ethics? Virtue Ethics- the position that the moral life should be concerned with cultivating a virtuous character rather than rules of reason ► Aristotle: because humans can reason, they must act on their ability to reason ► The result=happiness, which is what humans seek ► How is th ...
Vajrayana Buddhism
... refused to as Tibetan Buddhism. “Vajrayana is also sometimes called "Tantric Buddhism," a esoteric extension of Buddhist thought and practice which sees itself as a quicker, more effective path to enlightenment. As with Mahayana Buddhism, the Vajrayana emphasizes the role of the bodhisattva, but the ...
... refused to as Tibetan Buddhism. “Vajrayana is also sometimes called "Tantric Buddhism," a esoteric extension of Buddhist thought and practice which sees itself as a quicker, more effective path to enlightenment. As with Mahayana Buddhism, the Vajrayana emphasizes the role of the bodhisattva, but the ...