Joyful Path of Good Fortune
... In the scripture known as the Stages of the Path (Tib. Lamrim) the first kind of being is called ’a person of initial scope’ because his or her mental scope or capacity is at the initial stage of development. The second kind of being is called ’a person of intermediate scope’ because his or her ment ...
... In the scripture known as the Stages of the Path (Tib. Lamrim) the first kind of being is called ’a person of initial scope’ because his or her mental scope or capacity is at the initial stage of development. The second kind of being is called ’a person of intermediate scope’ because his or her ment ...
modernization, social activism and the lao buddhist sangha1
... have to be transformed in order to remain meaningful in the every day lives of their followers. The discontinuities within society, caused for example by a rapid cultural and economic transformation and the effects of globalisation, are often the source of re-conceptualisation for religious teaching ...
... have to be transformed in order to remain meaningful in the every day lives of their followers. The discontinuities within society, caused for example by a rapid cultural and economic transformation and the effects of globalisation, are often the source of re-conceptualisation for religious teaching ...
Under the Influence of Buddhism
... suffering. The Dalai Lama states that Buddhists aim not merely for temporary happiness but for long-term results – they are also concerned with life after this life. This means that ultimate happiness in Buddhism is Nirvana, the cessation of suffering, the end of the cycle of birth-and-death. He fur ...
... suffering. The Dalai Lama states that Buddhists aim not merely for temporary happiness but for long-term results – they are also concerned with life after this life. This means that ultimate happiness in Buddhism is Nirvana, the cessation of suffering, the end of the cycle of birth-and-death. He fur ...
The Dhammapada: The Sayings of the Buddha
... what is true, put these words into practice.” In other words, the verses in the Dhammapada are to be put into practice, not just read. The second question to keep in mind, then, is “How can I put the meaning of a verse into practice?” For participants well-versed in Soto Zen teachings and practice, ...
... what is true, put these words into practice.” In other words, the verses in the Dhammapada are to be put into practice, not just read. The second question to keep in mind, then, is “How can I put the meaning of a verse into practice?” For participants well-versed in Soto Zen teachings and practice, ...
Core Course - Centre of Buddhist Studies
... This course will be mainly based on the early Buddhist discourses (Pali Suttas) and 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 ord ...
... This course will be mainly based on the early Buddhist discourses (Pali Suttas) and 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 ord ...
Paper Title: The Mystery of Meaning (Bohm and Buddhism) Author
... emphasizes, “nothing exists in this process of soma-significance, except as a two-way movement between the aspects of soma and significance.” This brings to mind the Mahayana Buddhist understanding of dependent arising (pratitya-samutpada), where ephemeral physical and mental phenomena arise in depe ...
... emphasizes, “nothing exists in this process of soma-significance, except as a two-way movement between the aspects of soma and significance.” This brings to mind the Mahayana Buddhist understanding of dependent arising (pratitya-samutpada), where ephemeral physical and mental phenomena arise in depe ...
Core Course - Centre of Buddhist Studies
... This course will be mainly based on the early Buddhist discourses (Pali Suttas) and 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 ord ...
... This course will be mainly based on the early Buddhist discourses (Pali Suttas) and 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 ord ...
Nnanavamsa1 and P. Krishnasamy2
... “mundane” here does not mean a worldly path in the ordinary sense, i.e. a path leading to wealth, fame or worldly success. This path leads to enlightenment, and in fact we have to practice the mundane path to reach the supramundane path. This is called mundane path because even at this highest level ...
... “mundane” here does not mean a worldly path in the ordinary sense, i.e. a path leading to wealth, fame or worldly success. This path leads to enlightenment, and in fact we have to practice the mundane path to reach the supramundane path. This is called mundane path because even at this highest level ...
A Guide to Practising Right Livelihood in the Modern World
... frontiers of science. But joining a Buddhist right livelihood team, if one is available, could also be a vocation. Many, perhaps most, even if a they have full-scale commitment to the Dharma life, probably need work, not just to get support, but also to engage their motivation and enthusiasm with so ...
... frontiers of science. But joining a Buddhist right livelihood team, if one is available, could also be a vocation. Many, perhaps most, even if a they have full-scale commitment to the Dharma life, probably need work, not just to get support, but also to engage their motivation and enthusiasm with so ...
Buddhism Summary
... putting aside one’s own selfish Siddhartha realized what Buddhists Siddhartha was raised in desires, one can escape the now call the Four Noble Truths: luxury. Palace gardeners cycle of death and rebirth to ...
... putting aside one’s own selfish Siddhartha realized what Buddhists Siddhartha was raised in desires, one can escape the now call the Four Noble Truths: luxury. Palace gardeners cycle of death and rebirth to ...
Mysteries of the World According to Buddhism
... everyday lives. Perhaps if you buy one less branded good, eat one less large and expensive meal to save twenty to thirty thousand yuan, this amount could help maintain some of these people for a few years, and even allow poor children to go to school. Your awareness and contributions can change the ...
... everyday lives. Perhaps if you buy one less branded good, eat one less large and expensive meal to save twenty to thirty thousand yuan, this amount could help maintain some of these people for a few years, and even allow poor children to go to school. Your awareness and contributions can change the ...
THEGATEWAY - The Living Dharma
... us suffer, whether that suffering is caused by falling grades, losing a baseball game, dropping your phone in the toilet, or the death of a loved one. Suffering is a universal human experience. Wouln’t we like to If rid ourselves from all forms of suffering? That is where Buddhism steps in and gives ...
... us suffer, whether that suffering is caused by falling grades, losing a baseball game, dropping your phone in the toilet, or the death of a loved one. Suffering is a universal human experience. Wouln’t we like to If rid ourselves from all forms of suffering? That is where Buddhism steps in and gives ...
The Four Noble Truths
... The Four Noble Truths: Suffering and sorrow are caused by people’s greedy desire for power, pleasure and possessions In a group photograph, we look for our own picture first. Where is the person who would sacrifice his loved ones for the sake of ending world hunger? ...
... The Four Noble Truths: Suffering and sorrow are caused by people’s greedy desire for power, pleasure and possessions In a group photograph, we look for our own picture first. Where is the person who would sacrifice his loved ones for the sake of ending world hunger? ...
Losing my Religion? Protest and Political
... ineptitude that the future possibility of urban unrest remains real. Added to this the fact that the generals have lost an enormous amount of legitimacy by committing violence against the very institution they are meant to support and whose traditions they promote, the sangha, and that it took only ...
... ineptitude that the future possibility of urban unrest remains real. Added to this the fact that the generals have lost an enormous amount of legitimacy by committing violence against the very institution they are meant to support and whose traditions they promote, the sangha, and that it took only ...
The Counseling Psychologist - National Taiwan University
... Buddhism and the Nonself The eternal goal of self-cultivation for Buddhists is nirvana, a state of nonself, which can be attained in two ways: by leaving home to become a monk or a nun or by staying at home and cultivating oneself to become a secular Buddhist devotee (jiu-shi). Whether one leaves or ...
... Buddhism and the Nonself The eternal goal of self-cultivation for Buddhists is nirvana, a state of nonself, which can be attained in two ways: by leaving home to become a monk or a nun or by staying at home and cultivating oneself to become a secular Buddhist devotee (jiu-shi). Whether one leaves or ...
Is Buddhism the low fertility religion of Asia?
... Accordingly, many Buddhists perceive that life is suffering, caused by desire and illusions as well as accumulated karmic tendencies. While the Buddhist aim varies according to the school, the general goal is to break the Karmic circle of reincarnations through enlightenment or attaining Nirvana, a ...
... Accordingly, many Buddhists perceive that life is suffering, caused by desire and illusions as well as accumulated karmic tendencies. While the Buddhist aim varies according to the school, the general goal is to break the Karmic circle of reincarnations through enlightenment or attaining Nirvana, a ...
Sutra on the Eight Realizations of Great Beings
... lives are grounded in compassion are seldom rich, because they share whatever they have with others. They are not willing to enrich their lives financially at the cost of other’s poverty. Many people misunderstand the Buddhist expression “practicing generosity” to mean casually giving five or ten ce ...
... lives are grounded in compassion are seldom rich, because they share whatever they have with others. They are not willing to enrich their lives financially at the cost of other’s poverty. Many people misunderstand the Buddhist expression “practicing generosity” to mean casually giving five or ten ce ...
from janapadas to empire - Welcome to the NIOS
... syadavada. It means that the truth can be viewed from aneka or various angels. Another important feature of Jainism was its emphasis on extreme form of penance, austerity, and strict non-violence Perhaps emphasis on strict discipline was one of the reasons why it could not attract the masses in larg ...
... syadavada. It means that the truth can be viewed from aneka or various angels. Another important feature of Jainism was its emphasis on extreme form of penance, austerity, and strict non-violence Perhaps emphasis on strict discipline was one of the reasons why it could not attract the masses in larg ...
(1) Book
... attachment towards these pompous and beautiful things as well as towards the victories which you got in battles. All these things are not permanent but ephemeral. They are just like a dream and hence impermanent and illusory”. What is significant to note here is that the theme kanci is somewhat alie ...
... attachment towards these pompous and beautiful things as well as towards the victories which you got in battles. All these things are not permanent but ephemeral. They are just like a dream and hence impermanent and illusory”. What is significant to note here is that the theme kanci is somewhat alie ...
How to Address Kings: BuddHist Letters to indiAn ruLers
... providing basic moral instruction. Consider, for example, the following passage, drawn from the Mahārājakaniṣkalekha: The Lord of Death, who is no man’s friend, Will descend upon you suddenly. Therefore, with great effort turn to the holy Dharma And do not say, “I will do it tomorrow.” “I will do th ...
... providing basic moral instruction. Consider, for example, the following passage, drawn from the Mahārājakaniṣkalekha: The Lord of Death, who is no man’s friend, Will descend upon you suddenly. Therefore, with great effort turn to the holy Dharma And do not say, “I will do it tomorrow.” “I will do th ...
X - Buddhist Publication Society
... Of these ten kinds of subtle mental impurities that bind us, the first is self-belief ( sakkâya-diṭṭhi), the view that the body and mind is “my self.” It is a misunderstanding or misconception based on clinging to the idea “I am”. Because the average person is not aware of the true nature of the bod ...
... Of these ten kinds of subtle mental impurities that bind us, the first is self-belief ( sakkâya-diṭṭhi), the view that the body and mind is “my self.” It is a misunderstanding or misconception based on clinging to the idea “I am”. Because the average person is not aware of the true nature of the bod ...