Maitreya, the Future Buddha
... such a range of disciplinary approaches that we were able to recognize how broad our efforts to understand sllch a figure must be. Each of us began with a relatively narrow picture of Maitreya's role, one defined by our own interests and method of study. But through the composite picture that emerge ...
... such a range of disciplinary approaches that we were able to recognize how broad our efforts to understand sllch a figure must be. Each of us began with a relatively narrow picture of Maitreya's role, one defined by our own interests and method of study. But through the composite picture that emerge ...
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... to seek for the Truth and Deliverance, to help mankind achieve release from suffering2. With firm determination, he made the resolution not to rise from his meditation until he had attained enlightenment. He cultivated the perfections (paramitas) of his virtues until he attained enlightenment. Lord ...
... to seek for the Truth and Deliverance, to help mankind achieve release from suffering2. With firm determination, he made the resolution not to rise from his meditation until he had attained enlightenment. He cultivated the perfections (paramitas) of his virtues until he attained enlightenment. Lord ...
Reaffirming Our Right to Happiness
... There are no secrets in Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism. It is not a hermetic, esoteric or occult teaching. The “Three Great Secret Laws” (indicating the Dai-Gohonzon, Daimoku and the High Sanctuary of True Buddhism) are called so because before Nichiren Daishonin, they were “hidden in the depths” of ...
... There are no secrets in Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism. It is not a hermetic, esoteric or occult teaching. The “Three Great Secret Laws” (indicating the Dai-Gohonzon, Daimoku and the High Sanctuary of True Buddhism) are called so because before Nichiren Daishonin, they were “hidden in the depths” of ...
ChamchoyP - Open Research Exeter (ORE)
... This thesis is available for Library use on the understanding that it is copyright material and that no quotation from the thesis may be published without proper acknowledgement. I certify that all material in this thesis which is not my own work has been identified and that no material has previous ...
... This thesis is available for Library use on the understanding that it is copyright material and that no quotation from the thesis may be published without proper acknowledgement. I certify that all material in this thesis which is not my own work has been identified and that no material has previous ...
Keizan Study
... practice Zen. It is also true, however, that Keizan was a man of his times. In addition to Zen history, Zen training, and Zen monasticism, his writings reveal many religious themes common to other fourteenth-century Japanese religious writings. Keizan openly described, for example, his reliance on i ...
... practice Zen. It is also true, however, that Keizan was a man of his times. In addition to Zen history, Zen training, and Zen monasticism, his writings reveal many religious themes common to other fourteenth-century Japanese religious writings. Keizan openly described, for example, his reliance on i ...
EXPOSITION OF THE SUTRA OF BRAHMA S NET
... currently roils the world financial system, or repeated natural disasters. Buddhism has always taught that the world is inherently unstable and its teachings are rooted in the perception of the three marks that govern ...
... currently roils the world financial system, or repeated natural disasters. Buddhism has always taught that the world is inherently unstable and its teachings are rooted in the perception of the three marks that govern ...
The Poetic Dhamma of Zao Amat Long`s Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta
... (Maehongson), Zare Saw (Wan Jong, Wiang Haeng); also thanks to Dr Sai Pe, Ven. Zao-sra Nandavamsa Mueang-Kut, Ven. Zaokhu Devinda Yeehsai, and Ven. Zaokhu Indacara; I am grateful to Ven. Indacara for his help with transcribing the Mahāsatipaṭṭhān from old Shan script to the modern Shan script. I wou ...
... (Maehongson), Zare Saw (Wan Jong, Wiang Haeng); also thanks to Dr Sai Pe, Ven. Zao-sra Nandavamsa Mueang-Kut, Ven. Zaokhu Devinda Yeehsai, and Ven. Zaokhu Indacara; I am grateful to Ven. Indacara for his help with transcribing the Mahāsatipaṭṭhān from old Shan script to the modern Shan script. I wou ...
Metaphor and Literalism in Buddhism: The Doctrinal History of Nirvana
... Although the attainment of nirvana, ultimate liberation, is the focus of the Buddha’s teaching, its interpretation has been a constant problem to Buddhist exegetes, and has changed in different historical and doctrinal contexts. The concept is so central that changes in its understanding have necess ...
... Although the attainment of nirvana, ultimate liberation, is the focus of the Buddha’s teaching, its interpretation has been a constant problem to Buddhist exegetes, and has changed in different historical and doctrinal contexts. The concept is so central that changes in its understanding have necess ...
The Reinvention of Chan Buddhism in Seventeenth
... Collection” (CD-ROM) released by the Chinese Buddhist Electronic Text Association (CBETA) in February 2006. Citations from the Zhonghua dazang jing di er ji (ZH) are not provided with serial numbers because, due to poor editing, the serial numbers of titles listed in the catalog do not match the act ...
... Collection” (CD-ROM) released by the Chinese Buddhist Electronic Text Association (CBETA) in February 2006. Citations from the Zhonghua dazang jing di er ji (ZH) are not provided with serial numbers because, due to poor editing, the serial numbers of titles listed in the catalog do not match the act ...
Dharmacorner Buddhist Library Booklist
... Mindfulness In Plain English By Ven. Henepola Gunaratana- PDF Mindfulness of Feeling. Bhante H. Gunaratana- PDF Mindfulness With Breathing By Buddhadasa Bhikkhu- PDF Ministering to the Sick and the Terminally Ill- Lily de Silva- PDF Mogok Sayadaw's Way To The Vipassana Practice-U Kyaw Thein- PDF Mu ...
... Mindfulness In Plain English By Ven. Henepola Gunaratana- PDF Mindfulness of Feeling. Bhante H. Gunaratana- PDF Mindfulness With Breathing By Buddhadasa Bhikkhu- PDF Ministering to the Sick and the Terminally Ill- Lily de Silva- PDF Mogok Sayadaw's Way To The Vipassana Practice-U Kyaw Thein- PDF Mu ...
Hachiman`s Initial Rise to Prominence
... which may be translated as “Hachiman veneration.” In order to stress the unique features of this phenomenon, however, I would like to coin the term “Hachimanism.” Let me clarify here that I understand Hachimanism not as a well defined religious confession or school, but as a multitude of practices a ...
... which may be translated as “Hachiman veneration.” In order to stress the unique features of this phenomenon, however, I would like to coin the term “Hachimanism.” Let me clarify here that I understand Hachimanism not as a well defined religious confession or school, but as a multitude of practices a ...
Volition: An Introduction of the Law of Kamma
... When you do something, such as make an offering to the Buddha, there is volition which prompts you to give, and that volition is called kamma. Thus, kamma is the cause, not the effect. Some people say that kamma means the cause, the deeds, and also the effects. But in Theravàda Buddhism, kamma never ...
... When you do something, such as make an offering to the Buddha, there is volition which prompts you to give, and that volition is called kamma. Thus, kamma is the cause, not the effect. Some people say that kamma means the cause, the deeds, and also the effects. But in Theravàda Buddhism, kamma never ...
BUDDHIST IMAGERY IN THE WORK OF PAUL GAUGUIN: THE
... his dreams in hopes of fulfilling his artistic passions, and in doing so I believe he thought his life would be easier. He believed he would be less reliant on the conventions of society such as finances, housing, and traditional romantic relationships. What Gauguin actually experienced and often wr ...
... his dreams in hopes of fulfilling his artistic passions, and in doing so I believe he thought his life would be easier. He believed he would be less reliant on the conventions of society such as finances, housing, and traditional romantic relationships. What Gauguin actually experienced and often wr ...
Buddhist_Text_Transl..
... Known as the “King of Kings” of all Buddhist scriptures because of its profundity and great length with more than 700,000 Chinese characters. This sutra contains the most complete explanation of the Buddha’s realization and the 52 steps in a cultivator’s quest for awakening. With detailed explanatio ...
... Known as the “King of Kings” of all Buddhist scriptures because of its profundity and great length with more than 700,000 Chinese characters. This sutra contains the most complete explanation of the Buddha’s realization and the 52 steps in a cultivator’s quest for awakening. With detailed explanatio ...
The Philosophy of Desire in The Buddhist Pali Canon
... Western philosophy (and to an extent psychology). It also is related, in various ways, to the Brahmanic traditions which existed prior to, alongside, and beyond the composition of the Pali Canon. The texts of early Buddhism offer us a way to execute radical interventions in the mechanics of our desi ...
... Western philosophy (and to an extent psychology). It also is related, in various ways, to the Brahmanic traditions which existed prior to, alongside, and beyond the composition of the Pali Canon. The texts of early Buddhism offer us a way to execute radical interventions in the mechanics of our desi ...
common buddhist text: guidance and insight from the buddha
... world over’, which ‘would make the world a more civilized place, both gentler and more intelligent’ (p. 1), and with Buddhism, at least in numerical terms, as ‘the greatest movement in the entire history of human ideas’ (p. 194). While its fortunes have waxed and waned over the ages, over half the p ...
... world over’, which ‘would make the world a more civilized place, both gentler and more intelligent’ (p. 1), and with Buddhism, at least in numerical terms, as ‘the greatest movement in the entire history of human ideas’ (p. 194). While its fortunes have waxed and waned over the ages, over half the p ...
The Evolution of the Precepts
... legitimacy and perpetuates its existence. 5. On the Vinaya (Thanissaro) From Buddhist Monastic Code by Bhikku Thanissaro: "Now, Ananda, if it occurs to any of you — 'The teaching has lost its authority; we are without a Teacher' — do not view it in that way. Whatever Dhamma and Vinaya I have pointed ...
... legitimacy and perpetuates its existence. 5. On the Vinaya (Thanissaro) From Buddhist Monastic Code by Bhikku Thanissaro: "Now, Ananda, if it occurs to any of you — 'The teaching has lost its authority; we are without a Teacher' — do not view it in that way. Whatever Dhamma and Vinaya I have pointed ...
Guide to the Bodhisattva`s Way of Life
... to the sutra tradition, no empowerment is needed. As long as you have enough faith in Mahayana Buddhism and are interested in benefiting other sentient beings, you are qualified to listen to this teaching. In fact, Dharma teachings are perfectly integrated and embrace everything. Thereby, we should ...
... to the sutra tradition, no empowerment is needed. As long as you have enough faith in Mahayana Buddhism and are interested in benefiting other sentient beings, you are qualified to listen to this teaching. In fact, Dharma teachings are perfectly integrated and embrace everything. Thereby, we should ...
King Asoka and Buddhism
... Emperor Aśoka of India in the third century B.C. was one of the greatest conquerors who later achieved the most difficult conquest of all — the conquest of himself — through self-conviction and his perception of human suffering. After embracing the Dhamma of the Buddha as his guide and refuge, he tra ...
... Emperor Aśoka of India in the third century B.C. was one of the greatest conquerors who later achieved the most difficult conquest of all — the conquest of himself — through self-conviction and his perception of human suffering. After embracing the Dhamma of the Buddha as his guide and refuge, he tra ...
King Asoka and Buddhism
... an upāsaka, a Buddhist lay follower, but did not make much progress for a year; then, however, he “went to” the Saṅgha and made a lot of progress. We cannot be sure just what he meant by “going to” the Saṅgha — the Buddhist tradition that it meant going and living with monks may be an exaggeration — ...
... an upāsaka, a Buddhist lay follower, but did not make much progress for a year; then, however, he “went to” the Saṅgha and made a lot of progress. We cannot be sure just what he meant by “going to” the Saṅgha — the Buddhist tradition that it meant going and living with monks may be an exaggeration — ...
A Study of Sukkhavipassaka in Pāli Buddhism
... First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to my principal advisors, Dr. Primoz Pecenko, his wife, Dr. Tamara Ditrich, and Dr. Chris Kang of the School of History, Philosophy, Religion, Classics, University of Queensland, for their useful guidance, timely help and warm friendship throug ...
... First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to my principal advisors, Dr. Primoz Pecenko, his wife, Dr. Tamara Ditrich, and Dr. Chris Kang of the School of History, Philosophy, Religion, Classics, University of Queensland, for their useful guidance, timely help and warm friendship throug ...
Master Dogen`s Shobogenzo
... On behalf of the Publication Committee, I am happy to present this contribution to the BDK English Tripiṭaka Series. The initial translation and editing of the Buddhist scripture found here were performed under the direction of the Editorial Committee in Tokyo, Japan, chaired by Professor Sengaku Ma ...
... On behalf of the Publication Committee, I am happy to present this contribution to the BDK English Tripiṭaka Series. The initial translation and editing of the Buddhist scripture found here were performed under the direction of the Editorial Committee in Tokyo, Japan, chaired by Professor Sengaku Ma ...
Buddhāvataṃsaka-sūtra - REAL-d
... certain conditions and create the outside world. The tathāgatagarbha is the essence/nature of the Buddha inherent in all living beings that enables them to become Buddha in the future. ...
... certain conditions and create the outside world. The tathāgatagarbha is the essence/nature of the Buddha inherent in all living beings that enables them to become Buddha in the future. ...
Tara and Tibetan Buddhism: The Emergence of the Feminine Divine
... to depict that although Tara is void of imperfections, she has chosen to stay in samsara to be of aid to all who need her. Her right hand is in the giving mudra, indicating that she bestows “ordinary accomplishments (supernatural powers)” as well as “sublime accomplishments (realization of nature of ...
... to depict that although Tara is void of imperfections, she has chosen to stay in samsara to be of aid to all who need her. Her right hand is in the giving mudra, indicating that she bestows “ordinary accomplishments (supernatural powers)” as well as “sublime accomplishments (realization of nature of ...