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... Buddhist women were active participants in the construction of early Buddhism in India. Nuns and laywomen were among the sponsors of monuments, monasteries, and statues of the Buddha across India, and a collection of verses attributed to nuns is among the earliest documents of female literature in ...
... Buddhist women were active participants in the construction of early Buddhism in India. Nuns and laywomen were among the sponsors of monuments, monasteries, and statues of the Buddha across India, and a collection of verses attributed to nuns is among the earliest documents of female literature in ...
各位護法、朋友們:祝福身心自在
... Originally there were no Taiwanese in Taiwan, because most of them came from the other side of the ocean, and this trend was at its peak during the Ming Dynasty, an era of war. Up until today, twenty three million people have poured into Taiwan, they are all Taiwanese people, bu t they are also Chin ...
... Originally there were no Taiwanese in Taiwan, because most of them came from the other side of the ocean, and this trend was at its peak during the Ming Dynasty, an era of war. Up until today, twenty three million people have poured into Taiwan, they are all Taiwanese people, bu t they are also Chin ...
Discrimination: A Buddhist perspective
... In Buddhist history we know that defending the Buddhist religion can lead for the justification of violence against those who are perceived to be attacking it. In Sri Lankan history there is the famous Dutthagamani who was consoled by an Arahant (Yahanda) with the notion that though he was suffering ...
... In Buddhist history we know that defending the Buddhist religion can lead for the justification of violence against those who are perceived to be attacking it. In Sri Lankan history there is the famous Dutthagamani who was consoled by an Arahant (Yahanda) with the notion that though he was suffering ...
From preta to hungry ghost
... light and given divine food. The Fathers were depicted as willful beings with powers that would benefit their living relatives. To gain this, the relatives, especially the sons, had to offer ritual sacrifices to the Fathers. The family would then prosper and continue. By the Buddha’s time, with the ...
... light and given divine food. The Fathers were depicted as willful beings with powers that would benefit their living relatives. To gain this, the relatives, especially the sons, had to offer ritual sacrifices to the Fathers. The family would then prosper and continue. By the Buddha’s time, with the ...
The Value of the Three Acts of Goodness
... ‘Happy Camp’ Fun for Everyone! More than seventy primary school students, along with their parents and some school teachers, took part in this year’s ‘Happy Camp’ at Nan Tien Temple on Saturday, September 21st. For many, it was their first time at the temple, and they were able to learn about the s ...
... ‘Happy Camp’ Fun for Everyone! More than seventy primary school students, along with their parents and some school teachers, took part in this year’s ‘Happy Camp’ at Nan Tien Temple on Saturday, September 21st. For many, it was their first time at the temple, and they were able to learn about the s ...
Archaeological Discovery and Examination of the Money
... the middle and lower reaches of Yangtze River, some archaeological data about early Buddha images are also discovered. Two of the main categories of early Buddha images are: 1. the Buddha images cast on bronze mirrors; 2. Buddha images attached to celadon “soul jar”as decoration like other attached ...
... the middle and lower reaches of Yangtze River, some archaeological data about early Buddha images are also discovered. Two of the main categories of early Buddha images are: 1. the Buddha images cast on bronze mirrors; 2. Buddha images attached to celadon “soul jar”as decoration like other attached ...
newsletter december 2015 - Toowoomba Buddhist Centre
... The Buddha taught that all beings ‘tremble before danger’ and ‘fear death’. Therefore, a person considering this ‘does not kill or cause to kill’. Behind the simplicity of this teaching, ‘lies a deep and radically transforming vision of existence’1. If we aspire to live a Buddhist life, whereby we b ...
... The Buddha taught that all beings ‘tremble before danger’ and ‘fear death’. Therefore, a person considering this ‘does not kill or cause to kill’. Behind the simplicity of this teaching, ‘lies a deep and radically transforming vision of existence’1. If we aspire to live a Buddhist life, whereby we b ...
What Buddhism Is
... Believe it or not, it is our experience that under a proper guide, this Inner Peace and Purity of Mind with light can be secured by one and all irrespective of their religion or creed, provided they have sincerity of purpose and are prepared to submit to the guide for the period of trial. When by co ...
... Believe it or not, it is our experience that under a proper guide, this Inner Peace and Purity of Mind with light can be secured by one and all irrespective of their religion or creed, provided they have sincerity of purpose and are prepared to submit to the guide for the period of trial. When by co ...
TILAKKHANA OR THE LIFE`S WAY
... The validity of the truth of suffering need not be belaboured here; it is essentially a matter for personal verification. The truth of dukkha refers not to the on-existence of the pleasurable and the joyful, but to the very incompleteness and finitude of that enjoyment. The imputation of pessimism s ...
... The validity of the truth of suffering need not be belaboured here; it is essentially a matter for personal verification. The truth of dukkha refers not to the on-existence of the pleasurable and the joyful, but to the very incompleteness and finitude of that enjoyment. The imputation of pessimism s ...
Prince Shotoku and Early Buddhist Japan
... Yōmei dies; struggle between pro and anti-Buddhist factions among the aristocracy; anti-Buddhist Mononobe clan destroyed by Soga no Umako, Shōtoku and allies. Shōtoku vows to create a temple dedicated to the Four Divine Kings, known as ...
... Yōmei dies; struggle between pro and anti-Buddhist factions among the aristocracy; anti-Buddhist Mononobe clan destroyed by Soga no Umako, Shōtoku and allies. Shōtoku vows to create a temple dedicated to the Four Divine Kings, known as ...
What is Buddhism, History and Beliefs of Buddhism
... nature of this world. He understood everything. He had become the “awakened one,” the “enlightened one”—the Buddha. The Buddhist scriptures tell us that Siddhartha was under the tree for seven weeks, facing his first dilemma: should he keep his knowledge to himself or share it with others? It was co ...
... nature of this world. He understood everything. He had become the “awakened one,” the “enlightened one”—the Buddha. The Buddhist scriptures tell us that Siddhartha was under the tree for seven weeks, facing his first dilemma: should he keep his knowledge to himself or share it with others? It was co ...
Insight Meditation (Vipassana)
... a body of religious literature known as the Upanishads. These treatises sought to explain the relationship between the inner Self (atman) and the cosmic ground of being, and described mystical techniques by which the Self could realize its identity with that highest reality (brahman). Although the B ...
... a body of religious literature known as the Upanishads. These treatises sought to explain the relationship between the inner Self (atman) and the cosmic ground of being, and described mystical techniques by which the Self could realize its identity with that highest reality (brahman). Although the B ...
Medicine Buddha guided sadhana
... In response to your request, infinite white rays of light stream down from the heart and body of Guru Medicine Buddha. Completely filling your body, they purify all disease, spirit harm, and the negative karma and mental afflictions that cause these. Your body becomes the nature of light, clean and ...
... In response to your request, infinite white rays of light stream down from the heart and body of Guru Medicine Buddha. Completely filling your body, they purify all disease, spirit harm, and the negative karma and mental afflictions that cause these. Your body becomes the nature of light, clean and ...
Buddhist Propagation for World Peace 1
... delightful stretch of land and a lovely woodland grove, and a clear flowing river with a delightful ford, and a village for support nearby. It occurred to me: ‘Indeed, it is a delightful stretch of land and the woodland grove is lovely, and the river flows clear with a delightful ...
... delightful stretch of land and a lovely woodland grove, and a clear flowing river with a delightful ford, and a village for support nearby. It occurred to me: ‘Indeed, it is a delightful stretch of land and the woodland grove is lovely, and the river flows clear with a delightful ...
Buddhism - SCHOOLinSITES
... Raised in great luxury to be a king. At 29 he rejected his luxurious life to ...
... Raised in great luxury to be a king. At 29 he rejected his luxurious life to ...
Great Vehicle: Mahayana Buddhism
... “If anyone wanted to present Buddhism as a viciously sexist religion, they could easily do so by quoting out of context passages from numerous sutras or from more recent texts such as Shinran's wasan (poems) or the by-laws of the Shinshu Otani-ha (Higashi Honganji's denomination) which denies femal ...
... “If anyone wanted to present Buddhism as a viciously sexist religion, they could easily do so by quoting out of context passages from numerous sutras or from more recent texts such as Shinran's wasan (poems) or the by-laws of the Shinshu Otani-ha (Higashi Honganji's denomination) which denies femal ...
Examination of Misunderstanding – 6
... he/she will die before the end of that day. But, as Professor G. P. Malalasekera says, it is only a belief and we cannot trace any evidence from the canonical Buddhist texts to substantiate this idea. In the case of Suddhodana, it is possible to conjecture that he died from his illness or of old age ...
... he/she will die before the end of that day. But, as Professor G. P. Malalasekera says, it is only a belief and we cannot trace any evidence from the canonical Buddhist texts to substantiate this idea. In the case of Suddhodana, it is possible to conjecture that he died from his illness or of old age ...
Buddha: the God-Head in Sri Lankan Buddhism
... Vibhīśana is also believed to be the future Buddha Maitreya,30 and is considered as having the authority to protect the doctrine in the country from the western region of the Island. Thus, his dwelling is located at Kelaniya where the Buddha visited Sri Lanka for the third time, and protects Buddhis ...
... Vibhīśana is also believed to be the future Buddha Maitreya,30 and is considered as having the authority to protect the doctrine in the country from the western region of the Island. Thus, his dwelling is located at Kelaniya where the Buddha visited Sri Lanka for the third time, and protects Buddhis ...
Buddhism…
... Once Buddha died, after 80 years of life in this world, having achieved “Nirvana” (enlightenment) and teaching many his way of life. The Buddha teachings of the “Middle Way” is a moderate, personal search for salvation and enlightenment from within. The extreme Hindu way of fasting and torturing or ...
... Once Buddha died, after 80 years of life in this world, having achieved “Nirvana” (enlightenment) and teaching many his way of life. The Buddha teachings of the “Middle Way” is a moderate, personal search for salvation and enlightenment from within. The extreme Hindu way of fasting and torturing or ...
World Religions 2
... This sheet is a good way to gather information on Buddhism and it can be used at the beginning of the study as a brainstorming activity with the whole class. The activity works well if pupils are first of all divided into small groups. Then the groups feed back any information that they may have to ...
... This sheet is a good way to gather information on Buddhism and it can be used at the beginning of the study as a brainstorming activity with the whole class. The activity works well if pupils are first of all divided into small groups. Then the groups feed back any information that they may have to ...
The Twelve Principles Of Buddhism
... and emotional attachment to "the passing show". This increasingly watchful attitude to circumstance, which he knows to be his own creation, helps him to keep his reaction to it always under control. 11. The Buddha said: "Work out your own salvation with diligence". Buddhism knows no authority for tr ...
... and emotional attachment to "the passing show". This increasingly watchful attitude to circumstance, which he knows to be his own creation, helps him to keep his reaction to it always under control. 11. The Buddha said: "Work out your own salvation with diligence". Buddhism knows no authority for tr ...
Shining With the Inner Light of Gratitude - Sgi-Usa
... topics, has referred to the SGI as a system for faith—one that perseveres in its practice and faith not for the organization but for each individual. Mr. Strand also says that within this system for faith, President Ikeda is guiding people so that they can bring forth their own strength. And I think ...
... topics, has referred to the SGI as a system for faith—one that perseveres in its practice and faith not for the organization but for each individual. Mr. Strand also says that within this system for faith, President Ikeda is guiding people so that they can bring forth their own strength. And I think ...
Did The Buddha Teach SP?
... arhants are said to have convened in the capital of Māgadha a few months after the Buddha’s death to recite and begin the conservation of his teachings. Although it appears plausible that the teachings were divided into sutta and vinaya at that time, few scholars today accept the canonical claim th ...
... arhants are said to have convened in the capital of Māgadha a few months after the Buddha’s death to recite and begin the conservation of his teachings. Although it appears plausible that the teachings were divided into sutta and vinaya at that time, few scholars today accept the canonical claim th ...
The birth of the Sage
... Conquer the stingy by liberality. Conquer the liar by truthfulness." 7. The Buddha advocated equality for all mankind. He attempted to abolish slavery and the degrading caste system in Indian society. He declared: "By birth is not one an outcaste, By birth is not one a brahmin. By deeds is one an ou ...
... Conquer the stingy by liberality. Conquer the liar by truthfulness." 7. The Buddha advocated equality for all mankind. He attempted to abolish slavery and the degrading caste system in Indian society. He declared: "By birth is not one an outcaste, By birth is not one a brahmin. By deeds is one an ou ...
Read article - Dickinson Blogs
... normal social and political atmospheres of his times, he did come into touch from time to time with contemporary political events. One such event, an intriguing one if I may say so, is recorded in the Mahāparinibbāna Sutta (DN II 72–76; Walshe 231–232). According to this account, the Buddha was made ...
... normal social and political atmospheres of his times, he did come into touch from time to time with contemporary political events. One such event, an intriguing one if I may say so, is recorded in the Mahāparinibbāna Sutta (DN II 72–76; Walshe 231–232). According to this account, the Buddha was made ...
Wat Phra Kaew
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Wat Phra Kaew (Thai: วัดพระแก้ว, rtgs: Wat Phra Kaeo, IPA: [wát pʰráʔ kɛ̂ːw], Pronunciation, English: Temple of the Emerald Buddha; full official name Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, Thai: วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม, IPA: [wát pʰráʔ sǐː rát.ta.náʔ sàːt.sa.daː.raːm]) is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha housed in the temple is a potent religio-political symbol and the palladium (protective image) of Thai society. It is located in Phra Nakhon District, the historic centre of Bangkok, within the precincts of the Grand Palace.The main building is the central phra ubosot, which houses the statue of the Emerald Buddha. According to legend, this Buddha image originated in India where the sage Nagasena prophesized that the Emerald Buddha would bring ""prosperity and pre-eminence to each country in which it resides"", the Emerald Buddha deified in the Wat Phra Kaew is therefore deeply revered and venerated in Thailand as the protector of the country. Historical records however dates its finding to Chiang Rai in the 15th century where, after it was relocated a number of times, it was finally taken to Thailand in the 18th century. It was enshrined in Bangkok at the Wat Phra Kaew temple in 1782 during the reign of Phutthayotfa Chulalok, King Rama I (1782–1809). This marked the beginning of the Chakri Dynasty of Thailand, whose present sovereign is Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX. The Emerald Buddha, a dark green statue, is in a standing form, about 66 centimetres (26 in) tall, carved from a single jade stone (""emerald"" in Thai means deep green colour and not the specific stone). It is carved in the meditating posture in the style of the Lanna school of the northern Thailand. Except for the Thai King and, in his stead, the Crown Prince, no other persons are allowed to touch the statue. The King changes the cloak around the statue three times a year, corresponding to the summer, winter, and rainy seasons, an important ritual performed to usher good fortune to the country during each season.