Nirvana for Sale?: Buddhism, Wealth, and the
... of the purported widespread commercialization and corruption of Buddhism in contemporary Thailand, as well as the inability of the monastic establishment—namely the Mahatherasamakhom (the Supreme Saṅgha Council)—to curtail it. While it is tempting to reduce the controversy to yet another story of “ ...
... of the purported widespread commercialization and corruption of Buddhism in contemporary Thailand, as well as the inability of the monastic establishment—namely the Mahatherasamakhom (the Supreme Saṅgha Council)—to curtail it. While it is tempting to reduce the controversy to yet another story of “ ...
On the naturalization of karma and rebirth | SpringerLink
... We seem to have no choice but to turn to religion when faced with questions such as: Why was I born into this world? What is my purpose on earth? And what happens after death? In the Christian and Muslim framework, belief in God or Allah is what determines whether people will end up in hell or enjoy ...
... We seem to have no choice but to turn to religion when faced with questions such as: Why was I born into this world? What is my purpose on earth? And what happens after death? In the Christian and Muslim framework, belief in God or Allah is what determines whether people will end up in hell or enjoy ...
skillful means - The Dharmafarers
... He attacks none of his cherished convictions. He accepts as the starting-point of his own exposition the desirability of the act or condition prized by his opponent-of the union with God (as in the Tevijja), or of sacrifice (as in the Kūṭadanta), or of social rank (as in the Ambaṭṭha), or of seeing ...
... He attacks none of his cherished convictions. He accepts as the starting-point of his own exposition the desirability of the act or condition prized by his opponent-of the union with God (as in the Tevijja), or of sacrifice (as in the Kūṭadanta), or of social rank (as in the Ambaṭṭha), or of seeing ...
The Chinese Buddhist Ritual Field
... Text 3. Buddhist Services Held at Fixed Intervals: A list of nine ritual activities held only on specific dates, and sometimes no more than once per year. These first three texts were posted together on one large signboard, from left to right in the order they are listed here. Text 4. Dharma Announc ...
... Text 3. Buddhist Services Held at Fixed Intervals: A list of nine ritual activities held only on specific dates, and sometimes no more than once per year. These first three texts were posted together on one large signboard, from left to right in the order they are listed here. Text 4. Dharma Announc ...
5 Comparison between types of meditation in Theravada Buddhist
... which is a practice of open acceptance of sensory data, interpreted according to Buddhist doctrine as a form of "insight" or wisdom." Guan mediators would seek to merge individual consciousness into emptiness and attain unity with the Dao. Cun usually means "exist; be present; live; survive; remain" ...
... which is a practice of open acceptance of sensory data, interpreted according to Buddhist doctrine as a form of "insight" or wisdom." Guan mediators would seek to merge individual consciousness into emptiness and attain unity with the Dao. Cun usually means "exist; be present; live; survive; remain" ...
Unmasking Buddhism
... from this original form. Unable to do justice to the rich diversity of Buddhisms which have evolved through the influence of the various host cultures, they focus upon a few of the simple ideas to which Buddhists of all denominations are supposed to adhere. The Buddhist doctrine first developed in n ...
... from this original form. Unable to do justice to the rich diversity of Buddhisms which have evolved through the influence of the various host cultures, they focus upon a few of the simple ideas to which Buddhists of all denominations are supposed to adhere. The Buddhist doctrine first developed in n ...
Untitled - Terebess
... from this original form. Unable to do justice to the rich diversity of Buddhisms which have evolved through the influence of the various host cultures, they focus upon a few of the simple ideas to which Buddhists of all denominations are supposed to adhere. The Buddhist doctrine first developed in n ...
... from this original form. Unable to do justice to the rich diversity of Buddhisms which have evolved through the influence of the various host cultures, they focus upon a few of the simple ideas to which Buddhists of all denominations are supposed to adhere. The Buddhist doctrine first developed in n ...
Daniel Bouchez - Hal-SHS
... the young hero had brought with him from India to China as his only baggage, and that, in the end, before returning to the West, he bequeathed to his disciple. In a very thorough study, published in 1972,4 Sŏl Sŏnggyŏng demonstrated that the very structure of the Nine Cloud Dream, as shown in the di ...
... the young hero had brought with him from India to China as his only baggage, and that, in the end, before returning to the West, he bequeathed to his disciple. In a very thorough study, published in 1972,4 Sŏl Sŏnggyŏng demonstrated that the very structure of the Nine Cloud Dream, as shown in the di ...
Buddhist Hard Determinism: No Self, No Free Will, No Responsibility
... Reductionism at first makes more sense than common sense realism. On further analysis, however, reductionism is revealed to have its own difficulties. Although Siderits focuses on more subtle examples of such difficulties, I will illustrate the difficulties of reductionism by way of examples that st ...
... Reductionism at first makes more sense than common sense realism. On further analysis, however, reductionism is revealed to have its own difficulties. Although Siderits focuses on more subtle examples of such difficulties, I will illustrate the difficulties of reductionism by way of examples that st ...
THE ROLES OF BUDDHISM IN SOCIAL WORK Vietnam and Japan
... Since the first branch came to Vietnam, Buddhism went through for 2000 years of history. During that time, Buddhism underwent many changing processes in which localization and dissemination to variety of regions and classes are especially typical characteristics. Throughout many centuries, Indian mi ...
... Since the first branch came to Vietnam, Buddhism went through for 2000 years of history. During that time, Buddhism underwent many changing processes in which localization and dissemination to variety of regions and classes are especially typical characteristics. Throughout many centuries, Indian mi ...
Buddhism in Myanmar: A Short History
... Mon tale confirms the theory that Indian people had formed the first communities in the region but that these were eventually replaced by the Mon with the development of their own civilisation. As well as the Indian trading settlements, there were also some Pyu settlements, particularly in the area ...
... Mon tale confirms the theory that Indian people had formed the first communities in the region but that these were eventually replaced by the Mon with the development of their own civilisation. As well as the Indian trading settlements, there were also some Pyu settlements, particularly in the area ...
Buddhism Reconsidered - Digital Commons @ Liberty University
... What the Buddha did to that widow, has been done to· millions of people for twenty-five centuries. At first glance we may think what the Buddha did was cruel. But we should not look at his actions that way. He was living out a teaching, a philosophy about life. The Buddha recognized that life is suf ...
... What the Buddha did to that widow, has been done to· millions of people for twenty-five centuries. At first glance we may think what the Buddha did was cruel. But we should not look at his actions that way. He was living out a teaching, a philosophy about life. The Buddha recognized that life is suf ...
Developing Thai Society with a Thorough Knowledge and
... To illustrate this influence, therefore, the speaker should cite evidence from those works. In order to do so, he has to be keen and specialize in them. I am afraid I have not put much effort into accumulating knowledge in this area. To speak from this perspective, I therefore feel a little uneasy. ...
... To illustrate this influence, therefore, the speaker should cite evidence from those works. In order to do so, he has to be keen and specialize in them. I am afraid I have not put much effort into accumulating knowledge in this area. To speak from this perspective, I therefore feel a little uneasy. ...
Course Handbook for 2015-2016 Office hours
... Buddhism;; models of religious change / Buddhist economics, and decline and transformation. The course will consider the various transformations that Buddhism underwent from region to region over the time period covered by the course, but it also examines the divergent religious, social, economic an ...
... Buddhism;; models of religious change / Buddhist economics, and decline and transformation. The course will consider the various transformations that Buddhism underwent from region to region over the time period covered by the course, but it also examines the divergent religious, social, economic an ...
09_chapter 3
... Vice–Minister of Defence Lam Tuong’s younger brother. The monk Mau Giac (10521096) was high ranking dignitary To Hien Thanh’s uncle. The nun Dieu Nhan (10421113) was the grand duke Ly Nhat Trung’s daughter who was himself Ly Thai Tong’s son. Big pagodas and towers were built under the Ly dynasty at ...
... Vice–Minister of Defence Lam Tuong’s younger brother. The monk Mau Giac (10521096) was high ranking dignitary To Hien Thanh’s uncle. The nun Dieu Nhan (10421113) was the grand duke Ly Nhat Trung’s daughter who was himself Ly Thai Tong’s son. Big pagodas and towers were built under the Ly dynasty at ...
The Different Paths of Buddhism : A Narrative
... of Buddhism. It fails to tell the entire story, however, because Buddhism is a major world religion that has spread around the globe. Because it is necessary to make certain choices, this study will focus on India, Tibet, China, and Japan, with some looks at Buddhism on the village level in such cou ...
... of Buddhism. It fails to tell the entire story, however, because Buddhism is a major world religion that has spread around the globe. Because it is necessary to make certain choices, this study will focus on India, Tibet, China, and Japan, with some looks at Buddhism on the village level in such cou ...
On the Buddhist roots of contemporary non-religious
... Plank’s characterisations have been influential in many Nordic studies of the topic (see Frisk 2011; Gottfredsen 2014; Hornborg 2012b; 2014; Jääskeläinen 2013). For example, Anne-Christine Hornborg cites Plank in equating Buddhist mindfulness (sati) with vipassanā meditation to contrast ‘Western’ he ...
... Plank’s characterisations have been influential in many Nordic studies of the topic (see Frisk 2011; Gottfredsen 2014; Hornborg 2012b; 2014; Jääskeläinen 2013). For example, Anne-Christine Hornborg cites Plank in equating Buddhist mindfulness (sati) with vipassanā meditation to contrast ‘Western’ he ...
Avataṃsaka 華嚴 Transnationalism in Modern Sinitic Buddhism
... indicate the source of intellectual and discursive resources used by modern Buddhists, who often combined it with other forms of Buddhist thought. It is not my goal to argue that there developed a separate Avataṃsaka school in the modern period; rather, my point ...
... indicate the source of intellectual and discursive resources used by modern Buddhists, who often combined it with other forms of Buddhist thought. It is not my goal to argue that there developed a separate Avataṃsaka school in the modern period; rather, my point ...
History of Won
... ancient period, Koreans traditionally worshipped the Sun from the beginning of their history. Later, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism were introduced into Korea as a result of easier access to and communication with China. Each religion influenced and shaped Korean spirituality in various periods, ...
... ancient period, Koreans traditionally worshipped the Sun from the beginning of their history. Later, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism were introduced into Korea as a result of easier access to and communication with China. Each religion influenced and shaped Korean spirituality in various periods, ...
The Sociology of Early Buddhism
... religious attitude and lifestyle practice, adoption of an attitude of total detachment has done much to define the image of the monk throughout the ages since the beginnings of Buddhism. In the world today, and in several recent centuries for which good evidence is available, there is no doubt that ...
... religious attitude and lifestyle practice, adoption of an attitude of total detachment has done much to define the image of the monk throughout the ages since the beginnings of Buddhism. In the world today, and in several recent centuries for which good evidence is available, there is no doubt that ...