The Main Topics of Japanese Pure Land Buddhist Poetry
... and the spiritual realization presented in the form of poems. Some of these poems are among the canonical commentaries to the Three Pure Land Sutras, such as the ones composed by Hōnen (1133–1212) and Shinran (1173–1263), while other works of poetry were produced by the Pure Land Buddhists of variou ...
... and the spiritual realization presented in the form of poems. Some of these poems are among the canonical commentaries to the Three Pure Land Sutras, such as the ones composed by Hōnen (1133–1212) and Shinran (1173–1263), while other works of poetry were produced by the Pure Land Buddhists of variou ...
Deep Transmission, and of What?
... to writing. Though I did not then understand the meaning, I felt the depth and beauty of articulation in chanting form. I felt I had come home to a mystery: a profound sense of place. Here, a powerful life-transforming lineage of wisdom teachings was preserved in their raw, original form of transmis ...
... to writing. Though I did not then understand the meaning, I felt the depth and beauty of articulation in chanting form. I felt I had come home to a mystery: a profound sense of place. Here, a powerful life-transforming lineage of wisdom teachings was preserved in their raw, original form of transmis ...
Transplanting Buddhism: - Unisa Institutional Repository
... is to explore the tension caused by Buddhism and its interaction with Africa. In so doing, we shall be viewing the past, present and, tentatively, the future of South African Buddhism. This implies that we are looking at what in other religions, most notably Christianity, would be called "mission" o ...
... is to explore the tension caused by Buddhism and its interaction with Africa. In so doing, we shall be viewing the past, present and, tentatively, the future of South African Buddhism. This implies that we are looking at what in other religions, most notably Christianity, would be called "mission" o ...
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... leading scholars in this direction are Childers, Burnouf, D’Alwis and few others. ► Childer’s opinion, Nibbana like a state of tranguility and bliss are applicable only to Arhanship. And finally, he claims that the original teaching of the Buddha is that annihilation, and that to suppose that the Bu ...
... leading scholars in this direction are Childers, Burnouf, D’Alwis and few others. ► Childer’s opinion, Nibbana like a state of tranguility and bliss are applicable only to Arhanship. And finally, he claims that the original teaching of the Buddha is that annihilation, and that to suppose that the Bu ...
The Wisdom Teachings of Buddhism with a New
... • Anecdote of when I decided to become a Buddha in the early 1990s. • Have you decided to be a Buddha or to officially walk the bodhisattva path? If so, when? Did you make a statement to the universe, to God? Did you write it down as a life goal? ...
... • Anecdote of when I decided to become a Buddha in the early 1990s. • Have you decided to be a Buddha or to officially walk the bodhisattva path? If so, when? Did you make a statement to the universe, to God? Did you write it down as a life goal? ...
save - Dl4a.org
... civilization as they could stomach. In Java and other Malay countries this Indian culture has been superseded by Islam, yet even in Java the alphabet and to a large extent the customs of the people are still Indian. In the countries mentioned Indian influence has been dominant until the present day ...
... civilization as they could stomach. In Java and other Malay countries this Indian culture has been superseded by Islam, yet even in Java the alphabet and to a large extent the customs of the people are still Indian. In the countries mentioned Indian influence has been dominant until the present day ...
The Life of the Buddha and the Four oble Truths
... we have to avoid the extreme of too much austerity and too much indulgence and that practice lies somewhere in the middle. The ninth deed of the Buddha is called “the subduing of the mara Papiyan.” Papiyan was the leader of the maras. This happened when the Buddha was sitting under the bodhi tree. P ...
... we have to avoid the extreme of too much austerity and too much indulgence and that practice lies somewhere in the middle. The ninth deed of the Buddha is called “the subduing of the mara Papiyan.” Papiyan was the leader of the maras. This happened when the Buddha was sitting under the bodhi tree. P ...
Ikeda - Unofficial SGI SWS
... What are these devilish functions? Daisaku Ikeda says, again: “I believe that the declaration of the establishment of the Daishonin’s teaching was the initiation of a great struggle against the source of evil hidden in the depths of human life, against the devilish nature within life, and against al ...
... What are these devilish functions? Daisaku Ikeda says, again: “I believe that the declaration of the establishment of the Daishonin’s teaching was the initiation of a great struggle against the source of evil hidden in the depths of human life, against the devilish nature within life, and against al ...
here - Steamboat Buddhist Center
... Dharani. A particular type of mantra, usually quite long. Dharma. (Tib. chö) This has two main meanings: first, any truth, such as that the sky is blue; and secondly, the teachings of the Buddha (also called “Buddha-dharma”). Dharmachakra. Sanskrit for “Wheel of Dharma.” The three vehicles of Buddhi ...
... Dharani. A particular type of mantra, usually quite long. Dharma. (Tib. chö) This has two main meanings: first, any truth, such as that the sky is blue; and secondly, the teachings of the Buddha (also called “Buddha-dharma”). Dharmachakra. Sanskrit for “Wheel of Dharma.” The three vehicles of Buddhi ...
A History of Indian Buddhism: From Śākyamuni to Early Mahāyāna
... notes about both primary and secondary sources the reader might consult for additional information or other views. For additional references, the reader should refer to Frank Reynolds' Guide to the Buddhist Religion for English-language sources or to Nakamura Hajime's Indian Buddhism: A Survey with ...
... notes about both primary and secondary sources the reader might consult for additional information or other views. For additional references, the reader should refer to Frank Reynolds' Guide to the Buddhist Religion for English-language sources or to Nakamura Hajime's Indian Buddhism: A Survey with ...
History of Indian Buddhism From Sakyamuni to Early Mahayana
... notes about both primary and secondary sources the reader might consult for additional information or other views. For additional references, the reader should refer to Frank Reynolds' Guide to the Buddhist Religion for English-language sources or to Nakamura Hajime's Indian Buddhism: A Survey with ...
... notes about both primary and secondary sources the reader might consult for additional information or other views. For additional references, the reader should refer to Frank Reynolds' Guide to the Buddhist Religion for English-language sources or to Nakamura Hajime's Indian Buddhism: A Survey with ...
Teachings in Chinese Buddhism
... following the Buddha and feel confident that it is essential to follow the Buddha’s teaching, then we will tread a true path and learn the essence of Buddhism rather than being side-tracked or practising incorrectly. What is the purpose of human existence in this world? What is its meaning? We have ...
... following the Buddha and feel confident that it is essential to follow the Buddha’s teaching, then we will tread a true path and learn the essence of Buddhism rather than being side-tracked or practising incorrectly. What is the purpose of human existence in this world? What is its meaning? We have ...
Selected Translation of Miao-Yun Part One and Two
... following the Buddha and feel confident that it is essential to follow the Buddha’s teaching, then we will tread a true path and learn the essence of Buddhism rather than being side-tracked or practising incorrectly. What is the purpose of human existence in this world? What is its meaning? We have ...
... following the Buddha and feel confident that it is essential to follow the Buddha’s teaching, then we will tread a true path and learn the essence of Buddhism rather than being side-tracked or practising incorrectly. What is the purpose of human existence in this world? What is its meaning? We have ...
Zen Buddhism and Media - DUO
... related in contemporary Norway. In order to do this, I have chosen to focus on Zen Buddhism in Norway. There are several ways in which Buddhism in general, and Zen Buddhism in particular, and the media may be connected or interrelated. This is something that will be discussed further on in this thes ...
... related in contemporary Norway. In order to do this, I have chosen to focus on Zen Buddhism in Norway. There are several ways in which Buddhism in general, and Zen Buddhism in particular, and the media may be connected or interrelated. This is something that will be discussed further on in this thes ...
Faces of Compassion: Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their
... modes, powers, and helpful knowledge, they nourish these qualities in us as we study, practice with, offer devotion to, and emulate them; finally we may discover that we are they. The heart of the bodhisattva is always turned toward other beings. Such a one chooses to place herself in the most difficul ...
... modes, powers, and helpful knowledge, they nourish these qualities in us as we study, practice with, offer devotion to, and emulate them; finally we may discover that we are they. The heart of the bodhisattva is always turned toward other beings. Such a one chooses to place herself in the most difficul ...
Buddhism in America - A Handful of Leaves
... will find them often running at cross-purposes because they come out of different disciplines and lack a set of clearly defined, common questions. But they mark an important step in the emergence of American Buddhism as a new field of academic study, one at the intersection of American religious his ...
... will find them often running at cross-purposes because they come out of different disciplines and lack a set of clearly defined, common questions. But they mark an important step in the emergence of American Buddhism as a new field of academic study, one at the intersection of American religious his ...
S t Zen in Meiji Japan: The Life and Times of Nishiari
... gratefulforhisworkonNishiariandespeciallyforhisongoingteachingandsupport.Hehas beenvitalinkeepingmeconnectedwiththebasicsourceofmyenergyforDharmastudy. IwouldnothavebegunthisprojectorbeenabletopursueacademicBuddhistStudiesat allwithoutthedeepand ...
... gratefulforhisworkonNishiariandespeciallyforhisongoingteachingandsupport.Hehas beenvitalinkeepingmeconnectedwiththebasicsourceofmyenergyforDharmastudy. IwouldnothavebegunthisprojectorbeenabletopursueacademicBuddhistStudiesat allwithoutthedeepand ...
religionofthesamurai
... Buddhist,' vols. Ii.-iii., and of seven suttas by the same author in 'Sacred Books of the East,' vol. Xi. INTRODUCTION Buddhism is geographically divided into two schools[FN#1]--the Southern, the older and simpler, and the Northern, the later and more developed faith. The former, based mainly on the ...
... Buddhist,' vols. Ii.-iii., and of seven suttas by the same author in 'Sacred Books of the East,' vol. Xi. INTRODUCTION Buddhism is geographically divided into two schools[FN#1]--the Southern, the older and simpler, and the Northern, the later and more developed faith. The former, based mainly on the ...
Away from the Abyss
... within Western academia. We will delve into the philosophy of Borges himself in chapter four, the wide variety of works and references that influenced his writing, and his views on translation. This will include parallel and divergent philosophical traditions from the Western tradition, including no ...
... within Western academia. We will delve into the philosophy of Borges himself in chapter four, the wide variety of works and references that influenced his writing, and his views on translation. This will include parallel and divergent philosophical traditions from the Western tradition, including no ...
Placing Nichiren in the “Big Picture”
... an area where the importance of Nichiren has yet to be fully recognized, and this final section of the article suggests the potential contribution to be made by an investigation of his thought in this regard. Nichiren and Kamakura Buddhism No era in Japanese Buddhist history has received more schola ...
... an area where the importance of Nichiren has yet to be fully recognized, and this final section of the article suggests the potential contribution to be made by an investigation of his thought in this regard. Nichiren and Kamakura Buddhism No era in Japanese Buddhist history has received more schola ...
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... the cultural disturbances of the last four decades but, outside the organs of the American Buddhist community, surprisingly little notice was directed to Ginsberg's engagement with Eastern forms of spirituality. Ginsberg's public career and private life (a somewhat slippery distinction in this case! ...
... the cultural disturbances of the last four decades but, outside the organs of the American Buddhist community, surprisingly little notice was directed to Ginsberg's engagement with Eastern forms of spirituality. Ginsberg's public career and private life (a somewhat slippery distinction in this case! ...
print - Journal of Global Buddhism
... and as a teacher. Nydahl's activities, however, have attracted criticism, rendering him a controversial figure in contemporary Buddhism. At this point, it is worth noting that Nydahl, both in his books and public lectures, is very open about controversial details in his biography and lifestyle, for ...
... and as a teacher. Nydahl's activities, however, have attracted criticism, rendering him a controversial figure in contemporary Buddhism. At this point, it is worth noting that Nydahl, both in his books and public lectures, is very open about controversial details in his biography and lifestyle, for ...
British Buddhism: Teachings, Practice and Development
... copied the original Asian traditions, or are we able to see new developments, new seeds or shoots that may be growing into distinctive forms of ‘British Buddhism’? These questions will inform much of the work that follows, and we shall return in the final chapter to the four writers quoted above to ...
... copied the original Asian traditions, or are we able to see new developments, new seeds or shoots that may be growing into distinctive forms of ‘British Buddhism’? These questions will inform much of the work that follows, and we shall return in the final chapter to the four writers quoted above to ...
Hinduism and Buddhism, Volume 1
... Probably the first thought which will occur to the reader who is acquainted with the matters treated in this work will be that the subject is too large. A history of Hinduism or Buddhism or even of both within the frontiers of India may be a profitable though arduous task, but to attempt a historica ...
... Probably the first thought which will occur to the reader who is acquainted with the matters treated in this work will be that the subject is too large. A history of Hinduism or Buddhism or even of both within the frontiers of India may be a profitable though arduous task, but to attempt a historica ...
Buddhism and Responses to Disability, Mental Disorders and
... into the historical or modern Asian sections, and see what kind of materials are listed there. Some might like to take the 'Organised Shorter Visit' They might like to read the Introduction later. The whole Introduction and Bibliography assumes some awareness of Buddhism and its breadth, depth and d ...
... into the historical or modern Asian sections, and see what kind of materials are listed there. Some might like to take the 'Organised Shorter Visit' They might like to read the Introduction later. The whole Introduction and Bibliography assumes some awareness of Buddhism and its breadth, depth and d ...