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A History of Indian Buddhism: From Śākyamuni to Early Mahāyāna
... Mahayana than some Western scholars have thought. In his discussion of Early Mahayana, Hirakawa traces these and other doctrinal themes back to early sources whenever possible, demonstrating the gradual ~n of many Mahayana positions. Third, Hirakawa's history maintains a better balance and is more c ...
... Mahayana than some Western scholars have thought. In his discussion of Early Mahayana, Hirakawa traces these and other doctrinal themes back to early sources whenever possible, demonstrating the gradual ~n of many Mahayana positions. Third, Hirakawa's history maintains a better balance and is more c ...
The Different Paths of Buddhism : A Narrative
... embodied in the Pali canon of southern Buddhism for what is sometimes designated as Nikaya Buddhism, from the term meaning “collection” (nikaya), which refers to various texts (suttas) of the body of literature. Even though Nikaya Buddhism rejected certain Brahmanical beliefs and practices, it was s ...
... embodied in the Pali canon of southern Buddhism for what is sometimes designated as Nikaya Buddhism, from the term meaning “collection” (nikaya), which refers to various texts (suttas) of the body of literature. Even though Nikaya Buddhism rejected certain Brahmanical beliefs and practices, it was s ...
the two traditions of meditation in ancient india
... some extent, but not all the way”, “the Buddha had second thoughts about the usefulness of these stages”, etc. But I insist that there is a problem here that demands an answer, and not just a manifestation of my “unexplicated or unexamined (and anything but self-evident) presuppositions about ‘contr ...
... some extent, but not all the way”, “the Buddha had second thoughts about the usefulness of these stages”, etc. But I insist that there is a problem here that demands an answer, and not just a manifestation of my “unexplicated or unexamined (and anything but self-evident) presuppositions about ‘contr ...
Two Traditions of Meditation in Ancient India
... some extent, but not all the way”, “the Buddha had second thoughts about the usefulness of these stages”, etc. But I insist that there is a problem here that demands an answer, and not just a manifestation of my “unexplicated or unexamined (and anything but self-evident) presuppositions about ‘contr ...
... some extent, but not all the way”, “the Buddha had second thoughts about the usefulness of these stages”, etc. But I insist that there is a problem here that demands an answer, and not just a manifestation of my “unexplicated or unexamined (and anything but self-evident) presuppositions about ‘contr ...
The Criteria of Goodness in the P¯ ali Nik¯
... nirvanic virtues. The problem is that many Buddhists, at least at the beginning of their spiritual practice, act morally not so much motivated by nirvanic virtues, but rather by nonnirvanic virtues such as craving for a proximate goal such as a good rebirth. Even practitioners who act ethically aimi ...
... nirvanic virtues. The problem is that many Buddhists, at least at the beginning of their spiritual practice, act morally not so much motivated by nirvanic virtues, but rather by nonnirvanic virtues such as craving for a proximate goal such as a good rebirth. Even practitioners who act ethically aimi ...
The Treatise on the Path to Liberation (解脫道論) and the
... The Visuddhimagga compiled by Buddhaghosa, "the most famous commentator of the Theravāda school",1 is a work whose central importance for the Theravāda tradition can hardly be underestimated. As the "principle non-canonical authority of the Theravāda", the Visuddhimagga offers "a concise but complet ...
... The Visuddhimagga compiled by Buddhaghosa, "the most famous commentator of the Theravāda school",1 is a work whose central importance for the Theravāda tradition can hardly be underestimated. As the "principle non-canonical authority of the Theravāda", the Visuddhimagga offers "a concise but complet ...
2) Indian Buddhism - Kagyü Pende Gyamtso
... disciplineʺ, ʺmoralityʺ, or ethics. It is often translated as ʺpreceptʺ. It is an action that is an intentional effort. It is one of the three practices (sila ‐ samadhi ‐ panya) and the second pāramitā. It refers to moral purity of thought, word, and deed. The four co ...
... disciplineʺ, ʺmoralityʺ, or ethics. It is often translated as ʺpreceptʺ. It is an action that is an intentional effort. It is one of the three practices (sila ‐ samadhi ‐ panya) and the second pāramitā. It refers to moral purity of thought, word, and deed. The four co ...
Aspects of Early Buddhist Sociological Thought
... Health as the Most Precious Asset........................................................... 48 Introduction of Monasticism & Health problems............................ 49 Medicine as One of the Four Requisites of Monkhood................ 52 Physical Fitness and Health.............................. ...
... Health as the Most Precious Asset........................................................... 48 Introduction of Monasticism & Health problems............................ 49 Medicine as One of the Four Requisites of Monkhood................ 52 Physical Fitness and Health.............................. ...
Ascetic Figures Before and in Early Buddhism: The Emergence of
... realize enlightenment by their own efforts, having never heard or come to rely upon the Buddha's teaching. Not only does this fact set them apart from the mainstream of tradition, it raises important issues in respect of the import and status of that tradition. In the first place it raises questions ...
... realize enlightenment by their own efforts, having never heard or come to rely upon the Buddha's teaching. Not only does this fact set them apart from the mainstream of tradition, it raises important issues in respect of the import and status of that tradition. In the first place it raises questions ...
PT Sangha - Audio/Visual Catalog
... Chödrön draws on Buddhist teachings to explore the origins of aggression and war, explaining that they lie nowhere but within our own hearts and minds. She goes on to explain that the way in which we as individuals respond to challenges in our everyday lives can mean the difference between perpetuat ...
... Chödrön draws on Buddhist teachings to explore the origins of aggression and war, explaining that they lie nowhere but within our own hearts and minds. She goes on to explain that the way in which we as individuals respond to challenges in our everyday lives can mean the difference between perpetuat ...
Yeshe Tsogyal: Symbol of Female Enlightenment, Empowerment
... I am a timid woman and of scant ability; of lowly condition, the butt of everyone. If I go for alms, I am set upon by dogs; if food and riches come my way, I am the prey of thieves; since I am beautiful, I am the quarry of every lecherous knave; if I am busy with much to do, the country folk accuse ...
... I am a timid woman and of scant ability; of lowly condition, the butt of everyone. If I go for alms, I am set upon by dogs; if food and riches come my way, I am the prey of thieves; since I am beautiful, I am the quarry of every lecherous knave; if I am busy with much to do, the country folk accuse ...
Early Buddhist Discourses
... of them wandered about amid society. In regard to doctrines and practices, the saman·as were extremely diverse. Aside from the fact that most of them were celibate, begged for their food, and practiced various forms of selfrestraint, there is little more that can be said about them as a group. Life ...
... of them wandered about amid society. In regard to doctrines and practices, the saman·as were extremely diverse. Aside from the fact that most of them were celibate, begged for their food, and practiced various forms of selfrestraint, there is little more that can be said about them as a group. Life ...
An Examination of the Meaning and Difference between Mind and
... it appears that this author may have a choice of one of two ...
... it appears that this author may have a choice of one of two ...
Teachings in Chinese Buddhism
... was the difficulty I had in accepting certain aspects of Christian thought, such as the promise of eternal life for believers, and eternal fire for un-believers. Human behavior and actions (both in the heart and externally) were not taken as measures for this judgment. The standard of judgment was s ...
... was the difficulty I had in accepting certain aspects of Christian thought, such as the promise of eternal life for believers, and eternal fire for un-believers. Human behavior and actions (both in the heart and externally) were not taken as measures for this judgment. The standard of judgment was s ...
Selected Translation of Miao-Yun Part One and Two
... was the difficulty I had in accepting certain aspects of Christian thought, such as the promise of eternal life for believers, and eternal fire for un-believers. Human behavior and actions (both in the heart and externally) were not taken as measures for this judgment. The standard of judgment was s ...
... was the difficulty I had in accepting certain aspects of Christian thought, such as the promise of eternal life for believers, and eternal fire for un-believers. Human behavior and actions (both in the heart and externally) were not taken as measures for this judgment. The standard of judgment was s ...
Two Dogmas of Zen Buddhism
... goes beyond the distinction of form and emptiness. This is not to deny that experience is an important part of Zen (Buddhist) practice; however, it is to say that we go astray, committing a kind of Cartesian error, separating body and mind when we think primarily in terms of experience as a nonconce ...
... goes beyond the distinction of form and emptiness. This is not to deny that experience is an important part of Zen (Buddhist) practice; however, it is to say that we go astray, committing a kind of Cartesian error, separating body and mind when we think primarily in terms of experience as a nonconce ...
Dzogchen retreat 2013_EN - Palyul Dharma Center in Europe
... Center. The authentic retreat begins with an Introductory Class and Ngondro practice, and ends with the highest Dzogchen practice. The Palyul Namcho Dzogchen Retreat offers traditional Buddhist teachings and practice that help to clear negative karma and to develop inner wisdom. By accomplishing the ...
... Center. The authentic retreat begins with an Introductory Class and Ngondro practice, and ends with the highest Dzogchen practice. The Palyul Namcho Dzogchen Retreat offers traditional Buddhist teachings and practice that help to clear negative karma and to develop inner wisdom. By accomplishing the ...
Going Against the Grain: A Historical and - ORCA
... asceticism must be undertaken for its own sake, rather than for any concrete purpose.12 For the last essential element, he explains: “This is not to say that ascetics must renounce the pursuit of all goals in their practices. However, their behaviour is not normally directed toward any immediate ben ...
... asceticism must be undertaken for its own sake, rather than for any concrete purpose.12 For the last essential element, he explains: “This is not to say that ascetics must renounce the pursuit of all goals in their practices. However, their behaviour is not normally directed toward any immediate ben ...
puñña sukka By Martin T. Adam Religious Studies Program
... the injury or non-injury an action actually does to others. These indicators are more readily observed than the mental state of the agent. We may judge an action as morally bad, based on our observation of the injury it does. But from a Buddhist perspective we would have to modify our judgment upon ...
... the injury or non-injury an action actually does to others. These indicators are more readily observed than the mental state of the agent. We may judge an action as morally bad, based on our observation of the injury it does. But from a Buddhist perspective we would have to modify our judgment upon ...
Forty-Three Years Ago
... modern world. It has all been an extraordinarily rich and creative experience, not least because of the extent to which Sangharakshita has allowed us, or rather encouraged us – above all by his example – on the one hand to uncover and honour certain essential principles, and on the other to experime ...
... modern world. It has all been an extraordinarily rich and creative experience, not least because of the extent to which Sangharakshita has allowed us, or rather encouraged us – above all by his example – on the one hand to uncover and honour certain essential principles, and on the other to experime ...
Nietzsche and Buddhism
... simply our way of organizing our perceptions; hence, there are many truths and no truth. Here perspectivism and nihilism come very close to each other. In the pages that follow, I will use nihilism according to its more common philosophic meaning, unless otherwise indicated. As a result, I do not fe ...
... simply our way of organizing our perceptions; hence, there are many truths and no truth. Here perspectivism and nihilism come very close to each other. In the pages that follow, I will use nihilism according to its more common philosophic meaning, unless otherwise indicated. As a result, I do not fe ...