Buddhism in India - Challenging Brahmanism and Caste
... ‘The purpose of Religion is to explain the origin of the world. The purpose of Dhamma is to reconstruct the world’ (Ambedkar 1987: 322). With these words, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the famous leader of India’s untouchables, interpreted Buddhism as a world-transforming religion. This meant a threefold challe ...
... ‘The purpose of Religion is to explain the origin of the world. The purpose of Dhamma is to reconstruct the world’ (Ambedkar 1987: 322). With these words, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the famous leader of India’s untouchables, interpreted Buddhism as a world-transforming religion. This meant a threefold challe ...
Buddhism in India
... ‘The purpose of Religion is to explain the origin of the world. The purpose of Dhamma is to reconstruct the world’ (Ambedkar 1987: 322). With these words, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the famous leader of India’s untouchables, interpreted Buddhism as a world-transforming religion. This meant a threefold challe ...
... ‘The purpose of Religion is to explain the origin of the world. The purpose of Dhamma is to reconstruct the world’ (Ambedkar 1987: 322). With these words, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the famous leader of India’s untouchables, interpreted Buddhism as a world-transforming religion. This meant a threefold challe ...
INTEGRATION OF ENDOGENOUS - Association for Global New
... Sri Lanka should be viewed primarily as a return to the conditions of the glorious past in Sri Lankan culture, not the creation of a new socio-cultural order through the implementation of alien models of development. Sarvodaya makes the further claim that it offers an alternative model of developmen ...
... Sri Lanka should be viewed primarily as a return to the conditions of the glorious past in Sri Lankan culture, not the creation of a new socio-cultural order through the implementation of alien models of development. Sarvodaya makes the further claim that it offers an alternative model of developmen ...
Library Web list - Dec 13
... The Zen Teaching of Huang Po on the Transmission of Mind Bodhisattva of Compassion In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon A Pali-‐English Glossary of Buddhist Technical Terms Pay ...
... The Zen Teaching of Huang Po on the Transmission of Mind Bodhisattva of Compassion In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon A Pali-‐English Glossary of Buddhist Technical Terms Pay ...
Foundations of Ethics and Practice in Chinese Pure Land Buddhism
... Chinese empire, I will venture to lay it out as best I can with some confidence that it indeed represents a characteristically Chinese way of approaching the relationship of self-power and other-power, human striving and the Buddha’s original vow-power. I will do this by focusing on a particular are ...
... Chinese empire, I will venture to lay it out as best I can with some confidence that it indeed represents a characteristically Chinese way of approaching the relationship of self-power and other-power, human striving and the Buddha’s original vow-power. I will do this by focusing on a particular are ...
Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka
... groups, occurred in July 1983. Since then, for the last twenty years, Sri Lankan government forces have been fighting a guerrilla war orchestrated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).1 This civil war has resulted in the loss of thousands of lives from all ethnic and religious groups; many ...
... groups, occurred in July 1983. Since then, for the last twenty years, Sri Lankan government forces have been fighting a guerrilla war orchestrated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).1 This civil war has resulted in the loss of thousands of lives from all ethnic and religious groups; many ...
Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka
... groups, occurred in July 1983. Since then, for the last twenty years, Sri Lankan government forces have been fighting a guerrilla war orchestrated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).1 This civil war has resulted in the loss of thousands of lives from all ethnic and religious groups; many ...
... groups, occurred in July 1983. Since then, for the last twenty years, Sri Lankan government forces have been fighting a guerrilla war orchestrated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).1 This civil war has resulted in the loss of thousands of lives from all ethnic and religious groups; many ...
Untitled - Terebess
... Despite its polemic declarations, Mahāyāna complemented rather than excluded Hı̄nayāna: it considers salvation to be accessible to all, for example, and is more broadly accessible than Hı̄nayāna – which advocates the strict observance of an ascetic lifestyle. While the reform of Mahāyāna may h ...
... Despite its polemic declarations, Mahāyāna complemented rather than excluded Hı̄nayāna: it considers salvation to be accessible to all, for example, and is more broadly accessible than Hı̄nayāna – which advocates the strict observance of an ascetic lifestyle. While the reform of Mahāyāna may h ...
Unmasking Buddhism
... Despite its polemic declarations, Mahāyāna complemented rather than excluded Hı̄nayāna: it considers salvation to be accessible to all, for example, and is more broadly accessible than Hı̄nayāna – which advocates the strict observance of an ascetic lifestyle. While the reform of Mahāyāna may h ...
... Despite its polemic declarations, Mahāyāna complemented rather than excluded Hı̄nayāna: it considers salvation to be accessible to all, for example, and is more broadly accessible than Hı̄nayāna – which advocates the strict observance of an ascetic lifestyle. While the reform of Mahāyāna may h ...
Dharma Essays
... that teachers more often that not began with ignorance, to help prove why there is birth and death. Ignorance became a kind of first cause, even though the Buddha always taught that no first cause can be found. If ignorance exists, it is because there are causes that give rise to and deepen ignoranc ...
... that teachers more often that not began with ignorance, to help prove why there is birth and death. Ignorance became a kind of first cause, even though the Buddha always taught that no first cause can be found. If ignorance exists, it is because there are causes that give rise to and deepen ignoranc ...
his sacred biography, meditation practice and influence
... biographies, his monastic dress, and the meditation practices and stories of his disciples and other monks who were part of the northern Thai Buddhist sphere. Based on this information I will argue that there is some evidence that Khruba Sriwichai practiced yogāvacara meditation, an esoteric form of ...
... biographies, his monastic dress, and the meditation practices and stories of his disciples and other monks who were part of the northern Thai Buddhist sphere. Based on this information I will argue that there is some evidence that Khruba Sriwichai practiced yogāvacara meditation, an esoteric form of ...
Popular Buddhist Texts From Nepal : Narratives and Rituals of
... in India have paid so little attention to Nepal—indeed it may actually be perverse. It was Nepal, after all, that first revealed, and continued to supply, most of the Mahayana literature we have in Sanskrit. We have read, and continue to read, texts like the Astasahasrika Prajñaparamita, which have ...
... in India have paid so little attention to Nepal—indeed it may actually be perverse. It was Nepal, after all, that first revealed, and continued to supply, most of the Mahayana literature we have in Sanskrit. We have read, and continue to read, texts like the Astasahasrika Prajñaparamita, which have ...
Buddhism: The Awakening of Wisdom and Compassion
... in motivation but have not yet reached the same level of enlightenment. The minds of Bodhisattvas are genuine; they remain forever unchanged and are similar to those of Buddhas. Buddhas use the full and perfect true heart. Buddhas represent the highest level of enlightenment, which is the Perfect Co ...
... in motivation but have not yet reached the same level of enlightenment. The minds of Bodhisattvas are genuine; they remain forever unchanged and are similar to those of Buddhas. Buddhas use the full and perfect true heart. Buddhas represent the highest level of enlightenment, which is the Perfect Co ...
THE SUTRA OF FORTY-TWO CHAPTERS
... remain with you?’ ‘It does,’ he replied. The Buddha said, ‘Now you insult me, but I do not accept it; this insult will only bring yourself harm. Just as echo follows sound and shadow trails form, there is no escape. Be vigilant to do no evil.’” ...
... remain with you?’ ‘It does,’ he replied. The Buddha said, ‘Now you insult me, but I do not accept it; this insult will only bring yourself harm. Just as echo follows sound and shadow trails form, there is no escape. Be vigilant to do no evil.’” ...
Dhamma and Abhidhamma
... In the 5 types of early Buddhist analysis, the first, that of name-and-form (nāma,rpa), when further analysed becomes the second analysis, that of the 5 aggregates (khandha), where the namegroup (nāma,kāya) of the first is analysed into feeling, perception, formations, and consciousness. Now, khand ...
... In the 5 types of early Buddhist analysis, the first, that of name-and-form (nāma,rpa), when further analysed becomes the second analysis, that of the 5 aggregates (khandha), where the namegroup (nāma,kāya) of the first is analysed into feeling, perception, formations, and consciousness. Now, khand ...
Buddhist Missionaries in the Era of Globalization
... Evangelical and Pentecostal Protestantism.1 Although the impact of these cultures may have been the major anthropological narrative of our time, we live in an era in which non-Western traditions, such as Eastern religions, martial arts, and healing practices, have also spread around the world. Globa ...
... Evangelical and Pentecostal Protestantism.1 Although the impact of these cultures may have been the major anthropological narrative of our time, we live in an era in which non-Western traditions, such as Eastern religions, martial arts, and healing practices, have also spread around the world. Globa ...
geshe rabten rinpoche - Dorje Shugden and Dalai Lama
... Geshe Thubten Trinley, Geshe Tenzin Gonpo and Geshe Thubten Ngawang, just to name a few. There are many more in India and Tibet. His outstanding qualities were recognized and cherished not only by his disciples, but also by the great masters of our time such as H. H. the Dalai Lama and his two emine ...
... Geshe Thubten Trinley, Geshe Tenzin Gonpo and Geshe Thubten Ngawang, just to name a few. There are many more in India and Tibet. His outstanding qualities were recognized and cherished not only by his disciples, but also by the great masters of our time such as H. H. the Dalai Lama and his two emine ...
Noble Truths versus Dependent Origination Professor Oliver
... one Dhamma over another. The ethical interest that marks the discussion of Paṭiccasamuppāda is altogether absent in this voluminous work. Although, there is a historical and causal connection between this theory of the paccayas and the formula of the paṭiccasamuppāda yet the two emerged in two diffe ...
... one Dhamma over another. The ethical interest that marks the discussion of Paṭiccasamuppāda is altogether absent in this voluminous work. Although, there is a historical and causal connection between this theory of the paccayas and the formula of the paṭiccasamuppāda yet the two emerged in two diffe ...
To Understand Buddha`s Teaching
... Currently, there are at least five forms of Buddhism. The first form is the traditional Buddhism that I have just discussed. It is the education of the Buddha’s teachings. This original form is rarely seen today. The other four forms are deviations of this one. The second form is religious Buddhism ...
... Currently, there are at least five forms of Buddhism. The first form is the traditional Buddhism that I have just discussed. It is the education of the Buddha’s teachings. This original form is rarely seen today. The other four forms are deviations of this one. The second form is religious Buddhism ...
The Beatnik Buddhist: The Monk of American Pop
... language or travel to Asia; he read available Buddhist texts, and conversed with those who had more access to Buddhist traditions. From the time Kerouac discovered Buddhism, he sought to share it with others. Almost immediately after his discovery, he tried passionately to convert his friends Neal ...
... language or travel to Asia; he read available Buddhist texts, and conversed with those who had more access to Buddhist traditions. From the time Kerouac discovered Buddhism, he sought to share it with others. Almost immediately after his discovery, he tried passionately to convert his friends Neal ...
On the Buddhist roots of contemporary non-religious
... by locating influential Buddhist teachers and texts in the life of Jon KabatZinn and in the development of the MBSR programme, and, based on my analysis, I argue that in addition to the well-known Theravāda influences there is a wide variety of influential texts and teachers from the other main bran ...
... by locating influential Buddhist teachers and texts in the life of Jon KabatZinn and in the development of the MBSR programme, and, based on my analysis, I argue that in addition to the well-known Theravāda influences there is a wide variety of influential texts and teachers from the other main bran ...
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.