"Texts memorized, texts performed: a reconsideration of the role of
... (p. 150ff. [iv.2.15]) for example, we find a list of six text—the Ratanasutta, Khandhaparitta, Moraparitta, Dhajaggaparitta, A†ana†iyaparitta, and Angulimalaparitta—that are believed to have protective powers. In the same text (vs. 17), we also read that “when Pirit has been said over a man, a snake ...
... (p. 150ff. [iv.2.15]) for example, we find a list of six text—the Ratanasutta, Khandhaparitta, Moraparitta, Dhajaggaparitta, A†ana†iyaparitta, and Angulimalaparitta—that are believed to have protective powers. In the same text (vs. 17), we also read that “when Pirit has been said over a man, a snake ...
THE TEACHING METHODS OF BUDDHA
... refers to those with insight (Pali –āa, Skt. j–āna) or wisdom (P. pa––ā, Skt. praj–ā). Since Buddhism began as an oral tradition, where teachings are received directly from a teacher, it is understandable that listening to the Dharma is the key to receiving a correct idea of the Noble Eight-fold Pa ...
... refers to those with insight (Pali –āa, Skt. j–āna) or wisdom (P. pa––ā, Skt. praj–ā). Since Buddhism began as an oral tradition, where teachings are received directly from a teacher, it is understandable that listening to the Dharma is the key to receiving a correct idea of the Noble Eight-fold Pa ...
The Buddha - World Religions eBooks
... The tradition in India was for a pregnant woman to return to her relatives to give birth, and as the time drew nigh Māyā set out from Kapilavastu, the Śākyan capital, to return home. Her journey was interrupted for the child arrived on the way and was born in a delightful grove at a remote spot call ...
... The tradition in India was for a pregnant woman to return to her relatives to give birth, and as the time drew nigh Māyā set out from Kapilavastu, the Śākyan capital, to return home. Her journey was interrupted for the child arrived on the way and was born in a delightful grove at a remote spot call ...
BUSL-IC-Proceedings 2015 - Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
... It is with great pleasure that I convey this message regarding the International Buddhist Conference which is going to be held at the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka on a grand scale. It has become a need of the hour to conduct an International Buddhist Conference on the theme „Buddhism for Future Hu ...
... It is with great pleasure that I convey this message regarding the International Buddhist Conference which is going to be held at the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka on a grand scale. It has become a need of the hour to conduct an International Buddhist Conference on the theme „Buddhism for Future Hu ...
Papers presented at the International Buddhist Conference, March
... time, along with the sapling from the sacred bodhi tree under which the Buddha had attained enlightenment. The same was planted in the Mahamegha garden of Anuradhapura with a great celebration where it was tended with honour and care. It still flourishes as one of the most sacred objects of venerati ...
... time, along with the sapling from the sacred bodhi tree under which the Buddha had attained enlightenment. The same was planted in the Mahamegha garden of Anuradhapura with a great celebration where it was tended with honour and care. It still flourishes as one of the most sacred objects of venerati ...
The Buddha`s Stūpa and Image. The Icons of his Immanence and
... developments is similar to that of the stūpa. Since the Buddha was absent from this world, initially he was not represented in iconic forms but only through symbols. Then again, eventually the Buddha was depicted in anthropomorphic forms, which did not reflect his mundane appearance. Instead his ima ...
... developments is similar to that of the stūpa. Since the Buddha was absent from this world, initially he was not represented in iconic forms but only through symbols. Then again, eventually the Buddha was depicted in anthropomorphic forms, which did not reflect his mundane appearance. Instead his ima ...
Quintessential Buddhism - QUINTESSENTIAL TIBETAN BUDDHA
... movements, etc., that have, or currently make up, the whole of Buddhist traditions. But one thing is certain: The isolation of Tibet, until recent times, protected many teachings that have not been altered (each Branch and tradition share the basic teachings of the Buddha—unaltered with commentary). ...
... movements, etc., that have, or currently make up, the whole of Buddhist traditions. But one thing is certain: The isolation of Tibet, until recent times, protected many teachings that have not been altered (each Branch and tradition share the basic teachings of the Buddha—unaltered with commentary). ...
Theravada Buddhism, Identity, and Cultural Continuity in Jinghong
... everyday people. All of them stated that they were strongly influenced or impacted by Theravada Buddhism in some way. Having such a varied research community allowed me to obtain rich field data that would otherwise be limited to one group’s perspective. I made connections with these people either t ...
... everyday people. All of them stated that they were strongly influenced or impacted by Theravada Buddhism in some way. Having such a varied research community allowed me to obtain rich field data that would otherwise be limited to one group’s perspective. I made connections with these people either t ...
TO THE TEACHER: OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIT: To help students
... OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIT: To help students grasp the magnitude of impact of Buddhism by showing that Buddhism provided not just a new set of ideas, but also new forms of religious practice, new types of places to worship, and a large body of images of divinities. TEACHING STRATEGIES: To get the most o ...
... OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIT: To help students grasp the magnitude of impact of Buddhism by showing that Buddhism provided not just a new set of ideas, but also new forms of religious practice, new types of places to worship, and a large body of images of divinities. TEACHING STRATEGIES: To get the most o ...
A Blueprint for Buddhist Revolution
... literary forms. Within this broader wave, the movement most closely connected to Buddhism was the Muga-ai or Selfless Love society, founded by former Shin priest Itō Shōshin 伊藤証信 (1876–1963), whose mission was to promote and engage in compassionate action towards the poor and oppressed. Another figu ...
... literary forms. Within this broader wave, the movement most closely connected to Buddhism was the Muga-ai or Selfless Love society, founded by former Shin priest Itō Shōshin 伊藤証信 (1876–1963), whose mission was to promote and engage in compassionate action towards the poor and oppressed. Another figu ...
Literal Means and Hidden Meanings: a New Analysis of Skillful Means
... Skillful means is usually used by scholars and Buddhists to denote the following simple idea: the Buddha skillfully adapted his teaching to the level of his audience.^ This very broad and somewhat oversimplified definition tries to incorporate the whole range of Buddhist views on the subject. Howeve ...
... Skillful means is usually used by scholars and Buddhists to denote the following simple idea: the Buddha skillfully adapted his teaching to the level of his audience.^ This very broad and somewhat oversimplified definition tries to incorporate the whole range of Buddhist views on the subject. Howeve ...
The Buddha`s Fire Miracles Anālayo . 5(11): 9–42. © 5 Bhikkhu
... in MN 100 from reading atthi devā to atthi adhideva, based on which Norman 1977: 336 then concludes that the Buddha, “far from conceding the existence of the brahmanical devas as Saṅgārava presumed, was merely saying that there were in the world earthly princes who were by convention called devas”. ...
... in MN 100 from reading atthi devā to atthi adhideva, based on which Norman 1977: 336 then concludes that the Buddha, “far from conceding the existence of the brahmanical devas as Saṅgārava presumed, was merely saying that there were in the world earthly princes who were by convention called devas”. ...
here. - Insight Books
... Nyanaponika Thera and Hellmuth Hecker. Edited and introduced by Bhikkhu Bodhi. A collection of biographical profiles of 24 men and women whom Buddha named his ...
... Nyanaponika Thera and Hellmuth Hecker. Edited and introduced by Bhikkhu Bodhi. A collection of biographical profiles of 24 men and women whom Buddha named his ...
Core Course - Centre of Buddhist Studies
... Class Venue: P4, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building Course Description This course will be mainly based on the early Buddhist discourses (Pali Suttas) and is designed to provide an insight into the fundamental doctrines of what is generally known as Early Buddhism. It will begin with a description of ...
... Class Venue: P4, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building Course Description This course will be mainly based on the early Buddhist discourses (Pali Suttas) and is designed to provide an insight into the fundamental doctrines of what is generally known as Early Buddhism. It will begin with a description of ...
Buddhism in China and Modern Society: An Introduction Centering
... He states, “The theory, system, and style (of Buddhism for the Human Realm) have a tendency to constantly change.”13 From his viewpoint, even if it is the teaching or system that was presented by Buddha himself, it also requires adaptation, and changes in accordance to the changing society.14 In the ...
... He states, “The theory, system, and style (of Buddhism for the Human Realm) have a tendency to constantly change.”13 From his viewpoint, even if it is the teaching or system that was presented by Buddha himself, it also requires adaptation, and changes in accordance to the changing society.14 In the ...
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... Greater Sukhavati Sutra. A third Sutra was written in China, entitled the Visualizations of the Buddha of Infinite Life Sutra. This pertains to another reflex of Amitabha known as Amitayus. These Sutras, as well as others such as the Aksobhya Buddha Sutra, served as the central scriptures for a popu ...
... Greater Sukhavati Sutra. A third Sutra was written in China, entitled the Visualizations of the Buddha of Infinite Life Sutra. This pertains to another reflex of Amitabha known as Amitayus. These Sutras, as well as others such as the Aksobhya Buddha Sutra, served as the central scriptures for a popu ...
Rethinking, Protecting and Transmitting the Tangible and
... the Buddhism was popular, not only believed by ordinary people, but also identified and supported by officials. Under this circumstance, the master monk Haitong was inspired and decided to build the Giant Buddha. So, what was the intention of master Haitong? What was the function and role that the G ...
... the Buddhism was popular, not only believed by ordinary people, but also identified and supported by officials. Under this circumstance, the master monk Haitong was inspired and decided to build the Giant Buddha. So, what was the intention of master Haitong? What was the function and role that the G ...
buddhist-inspired options: aspects of lay religious life in the lower
... change was by no means irrelevant for certain religious developments, particularly where it concerned imperial support for specific doctrinal interpretations or monks and monasteries, it was less relevant to local religious life throughout the Lower Yangzi region. There are several indications that ...
... change was by no means irrelevant for certain religious developments, particularly where it concerned imperial support for specific doctrinal interpretations or monks and monasteries, it was less relevant to local religious life throughout the Lower Yangzi region. There are several indications that ...
An Old Inscription from Amarāvatī and the Cult of the Local Monastic
... cache. Peche a faire autrement." 4 There is also—though again not yet systematically studied —an important body of independent evidence for the monastic preoccupation with permanently housing their dead from well preserved cave sites like Bhaja, Bedsa and Kanheri. But with a few exceptions, little c ...
... cache. Peche a faire autrement." 4 There is also—though again not yet systematically studied —an important body of independent evidence for the monastic preoccupation with permanently housing their dead from well preserved cave sites like Bhaja, Bedsa and Kanheri. But with a few exceptions, little c ...
Two Buddhisms Further Considered
... Japan and America, sociologist Tetsuden Kashima writes: ‘In Japan, the temples in the community are viewed predominantly as religious organizations; in America, the [Buddhist Mission of North America temples] served as a place not only for religious solace, but also for social gatherings that preser ...
... Japan and America, sociologist Tetsuden Kashima writes: ‘In Japan, the temples in the community are viewed predominantly as religious organizations; in America, the [Buddhist Mission of North America temples] served as a place not only for religious solace, but also for social gatherings that preser ...
Buddhist Monasticism in East Asia
... capture some sense of the multiplicity—both within and across traditions—of those institutions. The essays gathered here focus on facets of the religious, social, cultural, artistic and political functions of Buddhist monasteries in medieval China and Japan. It should therefore be stated clearly at ...
... capture some sense of the multiplicity—both within and across traditions—of those institutions. The essays gathered here focus on facets of the religious, social, cultural, artistic and political functions of Buddhist monasteries in medieval China and Japan. It should therefore be stated clearly at ...
Bhikkhuni
A bhikkhunī (Pali) or bhikṣuṇī (Sanskrit) is a fully ordained female monastic in Buddhism. Male monastics are called bhikkhus. Both bhikkhunis and bhikkhus live by the Vinaya, a set of rules. Until recently, the lineages of female monastics only remained in Mahayana Buddhism and thus are prevalent in countries such as Korea, Vietnam, China, and Taiwan but a few women have taken the full monastic vows in the Theravada and Vajrayana schools over the last decade.In Buddhism, women are as capable of reaching nirvana as men. According to Buddhist scriptures, the order of bhikkhunis was first created by the Buddha at the specific request of his aunt and foster-mother Mahapajapati Gotami, who became the first ordained bhikkhuni. A famous work of the early Buddhist schools is the Therigatha, a collection of poems by elder nuns about enlightenment that was preserved in the Pāli Canon.Bhikkhunis are required to take extra vows, the Eight Garudhammas, and are subordinate to and reliant upon the bhikkhu order. In places where the bhikkhuni lineage was historically missing or has died out, due to hardship, alternative forms of renunciation have developed. In Tibetan Buddhism, women officially take the vows of śrāmaṇerīs (novitiates); Theravadin woman may choose to take an informal and limited set of vows similar to the historical vows of the sāmaṇerī, like the maechi of Thailand and thilashin or Burma.