Mahāpajāpatī’s Going Forth in the Madhyama-āgama Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... way the order of nuns was held to have come into being.9 These are found in: 1. the Vinaya in Four Parts of the Dharmaguptaka tradition, preserved in Chinese translation,10 2. a Vinayamātṛka preserved in Chinese translation, which some scholars suggest represents the Haimavata tradition, although th ...
... way the order of nuns was held to have come into being.9 These are found in: 1. the Vinaya in Four Parts of the Dharmaguptaka tradition, preserved in Chinese translation,10 2. a Vinayamātṛka preserved in Chinese translation, which some scholars suggest represents the Haimavata tradition, although th ...
Buddhist Studies Semester I to IV
... This paper deals with Indian civilization and culture from 3000 B.C. to 1000 B.C. with which the history of India begins, from the Indus valley civilization followed by the Vedic age that witnessed the rise of major polities known as the Mahajanapadas. During this time, Aryan culture became increasi ...
... This paper deals with Indian civilization and culture from 3000 B.C. to 1000 B.C. with which the history of India begins, from the Indus valley civilization followed by the Vedic age that witnessed the rise of major polities known as the Mahajanapadas. During this time, Aryan culture became increasi ...
Right Concentration - Aryaloka Buddhist Center
... for the most part, and one can’t generalize on the basis of experience outside of prison about what “should” go on within the walls. For this volunteer, it became clear that while I can see myself as just the same as all the men in the Concord sangha, my conditions for practice are quite different. ...
... for the most part, and one can’t generalize on the basis of experience outside of prison about what “should” go on within the walls. For this volunteer, it became clear that while I can see myself as just the same as all the men in the Concord sangha, my conditions for practice are quite different. ...
(OPEN TO ALL FACULTIES) BSTC 201
... Living in a market economy where short-term profit and economic growth appear to be the ultimate goal, can the Buddhist teachings bridge the divide between our spiritual and material needs and reconcile the tension between doing good and doing well? In this course we will introduce some core Buddhis ...
... Living in a market economy where short-term profit and economic growth appear to be the ultimate goal, can the Buddhist teachings bridge the divide between our spiritual and material needs and reconcile the tension between doing good and doing well? In this course we will introduce some core Buddhis ...
Good Question, Good Answer
... among drug addicts. In 1987 another Thai monk, Ven. Kantayapiwat was awarded the Norwegian Children’s Peace Prize for his many years of work helping homeless children in rural areas. And what about the large scale social work being done among the poor in India by the Western Buddhist Order? They hav ...
... among drug addicts. In 1987 another Thai monk, Ven. Kantayapiwat was awarded the Norwegian Children’s Peace Prize for his many years of work helping homeless children in rural areas. And what about the large scale social work being done among the poor in India by the Western Buddhist Order? They hav ...
The Jhanas in Theravada Buddhist Meditation
... The importance of the jhanas in the Buddhist path can readily be gauged from the frequency with which they are mentioned throughout the suttas. The jhanas figure prominently both in the Buddha's own experience and in his exhortation to disciples. In his childhood, while attending an annual ploughin ...
... The importance of the jhanas in the Buddhist path can readily be gauged from the frequency with which they are mentioned throughout the suttas. The jhanas figure prominently both in the Buddha's own experience and in his exhortation to disciples. In his childhood, while attending an annual ploughin ...
PDF sample - Dave`s Lawnscaping
... famous, but there are many others. And in terms of Buddhist tradition, the inspiration we need already exists: in the form of the Bodhisattva – the wise, compassionate, tirelessly energetic, endlessly patient, perfectly generous, and completely skilful ideal Buddhist beloved of the Mahāyāna traditio ...
... famous, but there are many others. And in terms of Buddhist tradition, the inspiration we need already exists: in the form of the Bodhisattva – the wise, compassionate, tirelessly energetic, endlessly patient, perfectly generous, and completely skilful ideal Buddhist beloved of the Mahāyāna traditio ...
On the relationship between mindfulness and Buddhism (hint: It`s
... Ethics are not directly addressed in typical mindfulness programs. This omission has led to criticism and concern that mindfulness taught in this way may be missing some essential aspects. In their traditional presentation, Buddhist teachings are embedded within a well-defined ethical framework fou ...
... Ethics are not directly addressed in typical mindfulness programs. This omission has led to criticism and concern that mindfulness taught in this way may be missing some essential aspects. In their traditional presentation, Buddhist teachings are embedded within a well-defined ethical framework fou ...
EVERYONE NEEDS VINAYA: REFLECTION S ON BUDDHIST
... Vinaya is a term well known in Buddhist countries as the discipline or extensive set of rules that monks follow, or are supposed to follow. As with many aspects of mainstream Buddhism, this common sense understanding is neither wrong nor sufficient. It forgets important perspectives found in the Bud ...
... Vinaya is a term well known in Buddhist countries as the discipline or extensive set of rules that monks follow, or are supposed to follow. As with many aspects of mainstream Buddhism, this common sense understanding is neither wrong nor sufficient. It forgets important perspectives found in the Bud ...
Development of Yogic Tradition in Buddhism
... Yoga”. The great Yogi the Buddha refined all the spiritual techniques and then presented them in a simplistic manner so every beginner could grasp the ultimate truth easily. The present study is going to discuss yoga and its tradition, the importance of yoga to the Buddha, and how the yogic traditio ...
... Yoga”. The great Yogi the Buddha refined all the spiritual techniques and then presented them in a simplistic manner so every beginner could grasp the ultimate truth easily. The present study is going to discuss yoga and its tradition, the importance of yoga to the Buddha, and how the yogic traditio ...
Great Buddhist Places Of Worship
... Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:54:00 GMT buddhist worship buddhist temple, ... perhaps the best known are the pagodas of china and japan. another typical buddhist building is the stupa, ... PLACE OF WORSHIP - WIKIPEDIA Thu, 20 Apr 2017 07:59:00 GMT a place of worship is a specially designed structure or consec ...
... Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:54:00 GMT buddhist worship buddhist temple, ... perhaps the best known are the pagodas of china and japan. another typical buddhist building is the stupa, ... PLACE OF WORSHIP - WIKIPEDIA Thu, 20 Apr 2017 07:59:00 GMT a place of worship is a specially designed structure or consec ...
What is Nirvana - Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
... regarding nirvana. Even in relation to the basic, fundamental concept of nirvana there are two different types. Even in the earliest Buddhist literature, two forms of nirvana are attained. When we attain “nirvana” we attain one of two different types. If one has attained one it does not mean the ot ...
... regarding nirvana. Even in relation to the basic, fundamental concept of nirvana there are two different types. Even in the earliest Buddhist literature, two forms of nirvana are attained. When we attain “nirvana” we attain one of two different types. If one has attained one it does not mean the ot ...
Locating the Transnational in Cambodia`s Dhammayātrā
... dhamma talks into a small book, Step by Step, to introduce him to the American public (Mahoney and Edmonds 1992). Out of the Temple, into the World: Ghosananda's Philosophy As a Cambodian refugee engrossed with his country's "tragedy of history," Maha Ghosananda drew the connection between individua ...
... dhamma talks into a small book, Step by Step, to introduce him to the American public (Mahoney and Edmonds 1992). Out of the Temple, into the World: Ghosananda's Philosophy As a Cambodian refugee engrossed with his country's "tragedy of history," Maha Ghosananda drew the connection between individua ...
nibbana update nov 2011
... better rebirth – perhaps to be born as a monk or nun. Then they have a better chance of attaining nibbana. For Mahayana Buddhists, the primary goal is to attain Nibbana. In order to do this they must improve their kamma . They think though this is possible with great effort in one lifetime. ...
... better rebirth – perhaps to be born as a monk or nun. Then they have a better chance of attaining nibbana. For Mahayana Buddhists, the primary goal is to attain Nibbana. In order to do this they must improve their kamma . They think though this is possible with great effort in one lifetime. ...
M1-Dhamma-tj3
... “How you should behave in life is sometimes very difficult to work out. Deciding what’s right and what’s wrong can throw you into turbulent confusion. Follow the Dhamma and this confusion will settle be still” ...
... “How you should behave in life is sometimes very difficult to work out. Deciding what’s right and what’s wrong can throw you into turbulent confusion. Follow the Dhamma and this confusion will settle be still” ...
PDF Preview - Wisdom Publications
... Little is known about the ancient history of Bhutan, but recent archaeological evidence suggests that the country was first inhabited during the Neolithic Period between 1,500 and 2,000 b.c. Historians have speculated that the Manas River, which cuts through the country, was used during this time as ...
... Little is known about the ancient history of Bhutan, but recent archaeological evidence suggests that the country was first inhabited during the Neolithic Period between 1,500 and 2,000 b.c. Historians have speculated that the Manas River, which cuts through the country, was used during this time as ...
the Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw
... the Government of Burma. Passing this examination on the first attempt, in 1941 he was awarded the title of Sasanadhaja Sri Pavara Dhammacariya. On the event of the Japanese invasion, the authorities gave an evacuation order to those living near Moulmein at the Taung-waing-galay Monastery and its ne ...
... the Government of Burma. Passing this examination on the first attempt, in 1941 he was awarded the title of Sasanadhaja Sri Pavara Dhammacariya. On the event of the Japanese invasion, the authorities gave an evacuation order to those living near Moulmein at the Taung-waing-galay Monastery and its ne ...
Predictions of Women to Buddhahood in Middle-Period Literature Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... Predictions of Women to Buddhahood in Middle-Period Literature ...
... Predictions of Women to Buddhahood in Middle-Period Literature ...
BUDDHISM
... authorities outlawed the Falun Gong cult, which incorporates Tai Chi with Buddhist meditation and practices. Popular even among Communists government officials, this Buddhist cult claims over 160 million adherents. Currently Falun Gong is administered and run out of New York via the Internet. Belief ...
... authorities outlawed the Falun Gong cult, which incorporates Tai Chi with Buddhist meditation and practices. Popular even among Communists government officials, this Buddhist cult claims over 160 million adherents. Currently Falun Gong is administered and run out of New York via the Internet. Belief ...
The Communist Pure Land: The Legacy of Buddhist Reforms in the
... in which most souls are reborn into; however, in Taixu’s opinion, that does not permit Buddhists to detach themselves from it. In fact, Taixu believed that the worldly, mundane sa sāra could be transformed through a conscious moral reformation, led by Buddhism, into an idealized perfection of the we ...
... in which most souls are reborn into; however, in Taixu’s opinion, that does not permit Buddhists to detach themselves from it. In fact, Taixu believed that the worldly, mundane sa sāra could be transformed through a conscious moral reformation, led by Buddhism, into an idealized perfection of the we ...
There is Only One Mindfulness: Why Science and Buddhism Need
... issues arising from the integration of mindfulness—a 2500year-old Buddhist practice—into research and applied psychological domains. Consistent with the observations of various others (e.g. Dunne 2011; Kang and Whittingham 2010), Monteiro et al. have not only highlighted that there are differences i ...
... issues arising from the integration of mindfulness—a 2500year-old Buddhist practice—into research and applied psychological domains. Consistent with the observations of various others (e.g. Dunne 2011; Kang and Whittingham 2010), Monteiro et al. have not only highlighted that there are differences i ...
essay - GEOCITIES.ws
... what meaning lies within observation. This newly gained understanding frees the person from craving, by giving the person the knowledge needed to carry out the Four Great Efforts, removing the sources of craving. As part of the Four Noble Truths, this brings an end to suffering. Buddha's Noble Eight ...
... what meaning lies within observation. This newly gained understanding frees the person from craving, by giving the person the knowledge needed to carry out the Four Great Efforts, removing the sources of craving. As part of the Four Noble Truths, this brings an end to suffering. Buddha's Noble Eight ...
Buddhism in Myanmar
... these coastal areas of Myanmar and Thailand were also home to the Mon. By this time, the Khmer probably controlled Laos, Cambodia, and northern Thailand, while Upper Myanmar may already have been occupied to some extent by Myanmar tribes. As these early settlers did not use lasting materials for con ...
... these coastal areas of Myanmar and Thailand were also home to the Mon. By this time, the Khmer probably controlled Laos, Cambodia, and northern Thailand, while Upper Myanmar may already have been occupied to some extent by Myanmar tribes. As these early settlers did not use lasting materials for con ...
Hur, Nam-lin - Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
... well-being of lay people. In contrast, conservative Buddhists charge that lay Buddhists are preoccupied with egoistic interests and desires such as power, money, social success, or health, thereby posing the danger of transforming the splendid tradition of Korean Buddhism into a religious tool for s ...
... well-being of lay people. In contrast, conservative Buddhists charge that lay Buddhists are preoccupied with egoistic interests and desires such as power, money, social success, or health, thereby posing the danger of transforming the splendid tradition of Korean Buddhism into a religious tool for s ...
Satipatthana – Mindfulness Meditation: The Four Foundations of
... twelfth century into Tibet. Finally within our own time, Buddhism comes into much of the western world. Today sitting here we are part of this migration, this history of transmission. Although mindfulness meditation, Satipatthana, was a core teaching of the Buddha, like his other teachings they were ...
... twelfth century into Tibet. Finally within our own time, Buddhism comes into much of the western world. Today sitting here we are part of this migration, this history of transmission. Although mindfulness meditation, Satipatthana, was a core teaching of the Buddha, like his other teachings they were ...