An Old Inscription from Amarāvatī and the Cult of the Local Monastic
... record itself that the slab formed a part of one of what he calls the "smaller votive stupas" That the inscribed slab did, in fact, belong to a secondary stupa appears likely. The problem remains, however, that Sivaramamurti's reading of the record cannot actually be verified with the published mate ...
... record itself that the slab formed a part of one of what he calls the "smaller votive stupas" That the inscribed slab did, in fact, belong to a secondary stupa appears likely. The problem remains, however, that Sivaramamurti's reading of the record cannot actually be verified with the published mate ...
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... for Japan, see Ruppert). But even without direct association with ASoka, relics were sometimes paraded by emperors who simply sought to adopt some of their magical efficacy (or at least harness the popular fervor surrounding their worship), as was the case for the Famen-si relic in the Tang dynasty ...
... for Japan, see Ruppert). But even without direct association with ASoka, relics were sometimes paraded by emperors who simply sought to adopt some of their magical efficacy (or at least harness the popular fervor surrounding their worship), as was the case for the Famen-si relic in the Tang dynasty ...
Building and Negotiating Religious Identities in A Zen Buddhist
... religious communities to compete with each other and operate within the economic system. In order to survive and sustain, religions needed to be more “globalized” in order to echo ubiquitous modernity and economic materialism. This is a paradox I wish to explore further in this dissertation. Religio ...
... religious communities to compete with each other and operate within the economic system. In order to survive and sustain, religions needed to be more “globalized” in order to echo ubiquitous modernity and economic materialism. This is a paradox I wish to explore further in this dissertation. Religio ...
Buddhism From Within.qxd
... understandings are by their very nature subjective, it is not possible to completely separate myself and my own point of view from what has been written here. Therefore, while I will attempt to be fair and balanced, I cannot pretend to be fully objective. Instead, I will try to tell the reader along ...
... understandings are by their very nature subjective, it is not possible to completely separate myself and my own point of view from what has been written here. Therefore, while I will attempt to be fair and balanced, I cannot pretend to be fully objective. Instead, I will try to tell the reader along ...
Buddhist Concepts in the Practice of Psychotherapy: A Qualitative
... concepts in Western psychotherapy will be examined in two dimensions. First, a review of the history of this process and the individuals at the forefront of this discourse will be illuminated. Next, an examination of the construct of mindfulness as an accepted Western psychotherapy treatment modali ...
... concepts in Western psychotherapy will be examined in two dimensions. First, a review of the history of this process and the individuals at the forefront of this discourse will be illuminated. Next, an examination of the construct of mindfulness as an accepted Western psychotherapy treatment modali ...
King Asoka as a Role Model of Buddhist Leadership
... more people than ever to collaborate and compete in real time with more other people on more different kinds of work from more different corners of the planet and on a more equal footing than at any previous time in the history of the world."1 While this might sound exciting at first, it poses new d ...
... more people than ever to collaborate and compete in real time with more other people on more different kinds of work from more different corners of the planet and on a more equal footing than at any previous time in the history of the world."1 While this might sound exciting at first, it poses new d ...
Buddhism and its relation to women and prostitution in Thai society
... In Thailand today, the status of women in Buddhism is a controversial topic that affects the religious practice as well as the religious institution. However, it also includes broader social and political issues. By Thai social standards, women of all classes and professions are limited in the areas ...
... In Thailand today, the status of women in Buddhism is a controversial topic that affects the religious practice as well as the religious institution. However, it also includes broader social and political issues. By Thai social standards, women of all classes and professions are limited in the areas ...
Tantric Buddhism in India (from c. A.D. 800 to c. A.D. 1200
... ritual-texts such as Abhayākaragupta’s Vajrāvalı̄. First of all it should be made quite clear that the main purpose of the consecration (or sequence of consecrations) is to entitle the initiate to tantric practice, particularly (mantra)-sādhana. Herein lies an important difference between Śaiva ...
... ritual-texts such as Abhayākaragupta’s Vajrāvalı̄. First of all it should be made quite clear that the main purpose of the consecration (or sequence of consecrations) is to entitle the initiate to tantric practice, particularly (mantra)-sādhana. Herein lies an important difference between Śaiva ...
Tara Mahayana Buddhist Centre - Forms
... The charity operates from Etwall in Derbyshire where it has established a Dharma Centre. This serves to help people improve their understanding and experience of Buddha’s teachings through study, practice and the observance of moral discipline. The charity teaches the three study programmes of the N ...
... The charity operates from Etwall in Derbyshire where it has established a Dharma Centre. This serves to help people improve their understanding and experience of Buddha’s teachings through study, practice and the observance of moral discipline. The charity teaches the three study programmes of the N ...
Eating Practices and Attitudes among American Buddhists: An
... Photograph 1: Bowl of rice at Vermont Zen Center ...................................................................... iii Photograph 2: Growing guides at Anadaire.....................................................................................1 Photograph 3: Local eggs at Anadaire ............ ...
... Photograph 1: Bowl of rice at Vermont Zen Center ...................................................................... iii Photograph 2: Growing guides at Anadaire.....................................................................................1 Photograph 3: Local eggs at Anadaire ............ ...
Whole-body relics in Chinese Buddhism
... has made significant contributions in her article. By describing Buddhist mummies as a type of portrait in the context of art history she opens up a number of important new perspectives on the topic. Categorized as a type of portrait the whole-body relics are connected to other forms of portrait scu ...
... has made significant contributions in her article. By describing Buddhist mummies as a type of portrait in the context of art history she opens up a number of important new perspectives on the topic. Categorized as a type of portrait the whole-body relics are connected to other forms of portrait scu ...
Where Does the Cetanic Break Take Place?
... one would not do it. 8 The puzzle disappears, however, in the related cases of psychological weakness referred to above. If I deceive myself into thinking my action is for the best, I am no longer acting against my better judgment, and likewise, if I am literally overpowered by emotion, there is no ...
... one would not do it. 8 The puzzle disappears, however, in the related cases of psychological weakness referred to above. If I deceive myself into thinking my action is for the best, I am no longer acting against my better judgment, and likewise, if I am literally overpowered by emotion, there is no ...
Macho Buddhism: Gender and Sexualities in the Diamond Way
... fact ... Tibetan Buddhism in its Western varieties does not have much to do with sexuality except perhaps at the level of imagery and symbolism. The general atmosphere of a Dharma group is if anything rather puritanical, especially in the more traditionalist and conservative groups.’ 26 Nydahl also ...
... fact ... Tibetan Buddhism in its Western varieties does not have much to do with sexuality except perhaps at the level of imagery and symbolism. The general atmosphere of a Dharma group is if anything rather puritanical, especially in the more traditionalist and conservative groups.’ 26 Nydahl also ...
The Other Side of Zen - Princeton University Press
... During early modern (1600–1867) Japan, also known as the Tokugawa or Edo period, the Sôtô Zen sect was in certain respects distinct from other Buddhist sects. Despite these doctrinal, ritual, and organizational characteristics, Sôtô Zen at the same time fully participated in, and indeed helped to cr ...
... During early modern (1600–1867) Japan, also known as the Tokugawa or Edo period, the Sôtô Zen sect was in certain respects distinct from other Buddhist sects. Despite these doctrinal, ritual, and organizational characteristics, Sôtô Zen at the same time fully participated in, and indeed helped to cr ...
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... loose towards the monk with an indication to attack him (monk). The Sthabir said, 'O upasak, please do not act in this way. I have done no wrong to you. Please cherish loving-kindness to me'. The hunter said, 'Having met you in the morning my purpose has ended in failure. I have got no animal of pre ...
... loose towards the monk with an indication to attack him (monk). The Sthabir said, 'O upasak, please do not act in this way. I have done no wrong to you. Please cherish loving-kindness to me'. The hunter said, 'Having met you in the morning my purpose has ended in failure. I have got no animal of pre ...
BLIAQ Newsletter - Chung Tian Temple
... photographer Alan accompanied by Helen and Paul Massingham, Tourism Marketing Officers of Logan City Council came to Chung Tian Temple. Carol Home, Abbess Chueh Shan and BLIAQ Marketing Director Ralph Smith discussed the process and course in shooting the activities of Chung Tian Temple. The film cr ...
... photographer Alan accompanied by Helen and Paul Massingham, Tourism Marketing Officers of Logan City Council came to Chung Tian Temple. Carol Home, Abbess Chueh Shan and BLIAQ Marketing Director Ralph Smith discussed the process and course in shooting the activities of Chung Tian Temple. The film cr ...
Buddhism in Myanmar
... the Hindu traders and the Mon peasants must have been limited. However, the Indian settlements, their culture and traditions, were eventually absorbed into the Mon culture. G.E. Harvey, in his History of Burma, relates a Mon legend which refers to the Mon fighting Hindu strangers who had come back t ...
... the Hindu traders and the Mon peasants must have been limited. However, the Indian settlements, their culture and traditions, were eventually absorbed into the Mon culture. G.E. Harvey, in his History of Burma, relates a Mon legend which refers to the Mon fighting Hindu strangers who had come back t ...
Brahmā`s Invitation: the Ariyapariyesanā
... Brahmā’s belief that beings arose in his realm in compliance with its wish for company. With a good dose of humour, the psychologically intriguing point is made by presenting the notion of a creator god as an inventive response to loneliness. Another discourse features a direct confrontation between ...
... Brahmā’s belief that beings arose in his realm in compliance with its wish for company. With a good dose of humour, the psychologically intriguing point is made by presenting the notion of a creator god as an inventive response to loneliness. Another discourse features a direct confrontation between ...