Buddha and Buddhism
... Nirvana- The extinction of desire, hatred, and ignorance and, ultimately, of suffering and rebirth. Literally, it means “blowing out” or “becoming extinguished,” as when a flame is blown out or a fire burns out. ...
... Nirvana- The extinction of desire, hatred, and ignorance and, ultimately, of suffering and rebirth. Literally, it means “blowing out” or “becoming extinguished,” as when a flame is blown out or a fire burns out. ...
Major Branches of Buddhism
... o Attempts to maintain the original teachings of Buddhism o Dominated by devotional practices o Theravadin monks live simple lives o Uses the Pali Canon as its central text o The three refuges: 1. The Buddha 2. Dharma 3. Sangha ...
... o Attempts to maintain the original teachings of Buddhism o Dominated by devotional practices o Theravadin monks live simple lives o Uses the Pali Canon as its central text o The three refuges: 1. The Buddha 2. Dharma 3. Sangha ...
Introducing Tibetan Buddhism
... • The distinction between Sūtra and Tantra teachings developed in India and is important for the Tibetans. The Vajrayāna (Buddhist Tantric) teachings are seen as difficult practices that are suitable for advanced practitioners, and that also enable them to assist lay people in practical and this-wor ...
... • The distinction between Sūtra and Tantra teachings developed in India and is important for the Tibetans. The Vajrayāna (Buddhist Tantric) teachings are seen as difficult practices that are suitable for advanced practitioners, and that also enable them to assist lay people in practical and this-wor ...
Theravada (Hinayana – Lesser Vehicle) Mahayana (Greater Vehicle
... Sunyata or emptiness means things devoid of interpretations or subjective embellishments, things without the haze of delusion.. ...
... Sunyata or emptiness means things devoid of interpretations or subjective embellishments, things without the haze of delusion.. ...
Sacred Text Buddhism
... The third basket contains seven separate works which reflect the early doctrine of Buddhism, but also explore the ideas from a philosophical perspective. These texts are considered to be a highly advanced form of the Buddha’s teachings that were revealed from the heavenly realm after his death. ...
... The third basket contains seven separate works which reflect the early doctrine of Buddhism, but also explore the ideas from a philosophical perspective. These texts are considered to be a highly advanced form of the Buddha’s teachings that were revealed from the heavenly realm after his death. ...
Major Characteristics of Mahayana Buddhism
... Lotus Stra (Myh renge ky): one of the most popular Buddhist sutras in East Asia $ upya / hben ("skillfull means"): the Buddha revealed his teachings in different ways to different people at different times, depending on their capabilities and the conditions of the times B hence the great var ...
... Lotus Stra (Myh renge ky): one of the most popular Buddhist sutras in East Asia $ upya / hben ("skillfull means"): the Buddha revealed his teachings in different ways to different people at different times, depending on their capabilities and the conditions of the times B hence the great var ...
ppt.
... In S IV., it is explained that a bhikkhu can experience a deathlike contemplation in which perception and feeling cease. When he emerges from this state, he recounts three types of "contact" (phasso): 1."emptiness" (suññato), 2."signless" (animitto), 3."undirected" (appaṇihito). ...
... In S IV., it is explained that a bhikkhu can experience a deathlike contemplation in which perception and feeling cease. When he emerges from this state, he recounts three types of "contact" (phasso): 1."emptiness" (suññato), 2."signless" (animitto), 3."undirected" (appaṇihito). ...
Major Characteristics of Mahayana Buddhism
... people at different times, depending on their capabilities and the conditions of the times B hence the great variation in doctrines among the various sutras and schools. $ universal Buddha-nature: the Buddha is eternal and omnipresent; hence all sentient beings are, or will become, Buddhas (also dev ...
... people at different times, depending on their capabilities and the conditions of the times B hence the great variation in doctrines among the various sutras and schools. $ universal Buddha-nature: the Buddha is eternal and omnipresent; hence all sentient beings are, or will become, Buddhas (also dev ...