[22] Bussho: Buddha-nature
... when the state of buddha is attained, buddha-nature is also attained. Buddha-nature is fully manifesting existence, and fully manifesting ...
... when the state of buddha is attained, buddha-nature is also attained. Buddha-nature is fully manifesting existence, and fully manifesting ...
THE CONCEPT OF THE BUDDHA, Its evolution from
... the concept of kAya covers studies of the NikAyas and the early Indian Buddhist schools. His discussion of the kAya concept in the NikAyas is significant in that it collects and analyses all relevant passages on the subject. He points out that the conception of kAya in the NikAyas has no metaphysical ...
... the concept of kAya covers studies of the NikAyas and the early Indian Buddhist schools. His discussion of the kAya concept in the NikAyas is significant in that it collects and analyses all relevant passages on the subject. He points out that the conception of kAya in the NikAyas has no metaphysical ...
here - Steamboat Buddhist Center
... Asanga. (Tib. thok may) A fourth century Indian philosopher who founded the Cittamatra or Yogacara school and wrote the five works of Maitreya which are important Mahayana works. Also brother of Vasubandhu. Atisha. (982-1055 C.E.) A Buddhist scholar at the Nalanda University in India who came to Tib ...
... Asanga. (Tib. thok may) A fourth century Indian philosopher who founded the Cittamatra or Yogacara school and wrote the five works of Maitreya which are important Mahayana works. Also brother of Vasubandhu. Atisha. (982-1055 C.E.) A Buddhist scholar at the Nalanda University in India who came to Tib ...
Buddha`s lists explained
... owned a high-rise apartment building in Denver, which they re-named Vipassana Towers after constructing a large meditation hall inside the building. At Vipassana Towers there was a regular Buddhist meditation program. Currently they own apartment buildings in Las Vegas, Nevada and Santa Monica, Cali ...
... owned a high-rise apartment building in Denver, which they re-named Vipassana Towers after constructing a large meditation hall inside the building. At Vipassana Towers there was a regular Buddhist meditation program. Currently they own apartment buildings in Las Vegas, Nevada and Santa Monica, Cali ...
THE TREATISE ON THE ELUCIDATION OF THE KNOWABLE THE
... to Sa-skya and remained there until 1268. He then went back to the capital and there devised the quadratic alphabet for Mongolian in 1269. In 1270 he was appointed Dishi (“Imperial Preceptor”), the head of the Buddhist church. In 1275 he again returned to Tibet, accompanied partway by Zhenjin (1243– ...
... to Sa-skya and remained there until 1268. He then went back to the capital and there devised the quadratic alphabet for Mongolian in 1269. In 1270 he was appointed Dishi (“Imperial Preceptor”), the head of the Buddhist church. In 1275 he again returned to Tibet, accompanied partway by Zhenjin (1243– ...
Book - Jainism in Buddhist Literature Author
... I went through many Buddhistic texts. But these, in themselves, could not have given me the requisite qualification to handle a subject like Jainism in Buddhist literature. When I was awarded the Commonwealth Scholarship for study in Ceylon and admitted to Vidyodaya University of Ceylon, I felt that ...
... I went through many Buddhistic texts. But these, in themselves, could not have given me the requisite qualification to handle a subject like Jainism in Buddhist literature. When I was awarded the Commonwealth Scholarship for study in Ceylon and admitted to Vidyodaya University of Ceylon, I felt that ...
CHAPTER TWO King Asoka, Asoka`s Dhamma and
... the heavens, and the Vimiinavatthu, contains a description of the bliss that is reserved for a virtuous man in the other world. 7 In the Bairat edict, ASoka paid honour to the Sangha and declared that he recommends to the Sangha and the laity seven texts of the Buddhist Cannon for them to study and ...
... the heavens, and the Vimiinavatthu, contains a description of the bliss that is reserved for a virtuous man in the other world. 7 In the Bairat edict, ASoka paid honour to the Sangha and declared that he recommends to the Sangha and the laity seven texts of the Buddhist Cannon for them to study and ...
Mahasaranagamana
... raga) and ill-will (byapada). A sakadagami is a Once-returner, who will achieve the end of dukkha after returning to the human world only once. Anagami Magga eliminates sensual attachment and ill-will completely. An Anagami is a Non-returner. Having completely destroyed all the fetters which lead to ...
... raga) and ill-will (byapada). A sakadagami is a Once-returner, who will achieve the end of dukkha after returning to the human world only once. Anagami Magga eliminates sensual attachment and ill-will completely. An Anagami is a Non-returner. Having completely destroyed all the fetters which lead to ...
here - Nichiren Shu
... Sakyamuni Buddha is merely an historical figure in the overall spectrum of Buddhism. They do not truly revere him as the original teacher or master of Buddhism. The only True or Original Buddha for this lineage is Nichiren Daishonin. Therefore, as a result, for this lineage Nichiren Daishonin's writ ...
... Sakyamuni Buddha is merely an historical figure in the overall spectrum of Buddhism. They do not truly revere him as the original teacher or master of Buddhism. The only True or Original Buddha for this lineage is Nichiren Daishonin. Therefore, as a result, for this lineage Nichiren Daishonin's writ ...
Miracles and Superhuman Powers in South Asian Buddhist Literature
... In any case, the nature and meaning of the Buddha’s simultaneous immanence and transcendence is a significant topic of discussion for Buddhist philosophers. Despite his remarks about the applicability of the concept of the miracle in a Buddhist context, Foucher raises one of the central questions of ...
... In any case, the nature and meaning of the Buddha’s simultaneous immanence and transcendence is a significant topic of discussion for Buddhist philosophers. Despite his remarks about the applicability of the concept of the miracle in a Buddhist context, Foucher raises one of the central questions of ...
The Origin of Buddhist Meditation
... studies have shown that the early texts appear to contain a number of doctrinal differences,1 and it is not clear which formulations might be authentic and go back to the Buddha. The historical claims of the early Buddhist sects only add to the general scepticism. All claim that their canonical lite ...
... studies have shown that the early texts appear to contain a number of doctrinal differences,1 and it is not clear which formulations might be authentic and go back to the Buddha. The historical claims of the early Buddhist sects only add to the general scepticism. All claim that their canonical lite ...
The future cakravartin-maitreyan soteriology in early China
... the angle of the ideal of cakravartin embedded in the image of Maitreya, who rules over a heavenly paradise and will come down to effect universal salvation in an earthly paradise. In the first section, I will present the social conditions as well as the indigenous schools of thought in Early China, ...
... the angle of the ideal of cakravartin embedded in the image of Maitreya, who rules over a heavenly paradise and will come down to effect universal salvation in an earthly paradise. In the first section, I will present the social conditions as well as the indigenous schools of thought in Early China, ...
Guide to Jodo Shinshu Teachings and Practices
... 2 parts. Part One describes the life and teachings of the Buddha, and the history and evolution of Jodo Shinshu teachings. Part Two discusses Jodo Shinshu practices, including Jodo Shinshu religious days and services. The Calgary Buddhist Temple gratefully acknowledges the Renken Tokuhon Study Group ...
... 2 parts. Part One describes the life and teachings of the Buddha, and the history and evolution of Jodo Shinshu teachings. Part Two discusses Jodo Shinshu practices, including Jodo Shinshu religious days and services. The Calgary Buddhist Temple gratefully acknowledges the Renken Tokuhon Study Group ...
The Sociology of Early Buddhism
... throughout the book is that Buddhism expanded and flourished, ultimately to a greater extent than its śraman.ic rivals, because the monk (and perhaps the nun, though there is little evidence for this) was able to function as an instrument of mediation between the forces – political and economic – b ...
... throughout the book is that Buddhism expanded and flourished, ultimately to a greater extent than its śraman.ic rivals, because the monk (and perhaps the nun, though there is little evidence for this) was able to function as an instrument of mediation between the forces – political and economic – b ...
fulltext
... the 2nd century AD. Fig. 1 shows one of these images. In the centre there is a bodhi-tree (bodhiv¤k∑a), a seat (åsana)2 and the feet or the footprints of the Buddha (buddhapåda).3 These three signs together seem to represent the Buddha without depicting him visibly. This and similar reliefs have oft ...
... the 2nd century AD. Fig. 1 shows one of these images. In the centre there is a bodhi-tree (bodhiv¤k∑a), a seat (åsana)2 and the feet or the footprints of the Buddha (buddhapåda).3 These three signs together seem to represent the Buddha without depicting him visibly. This and similar reliefs have oft ...
Buddhist Thought: A complete introduction to the Indian tradition
... the proper formulaic way prescribed by the Buddhist traditions. In its broadest sense this ‘taking refuge’ is firmly taking the Buddha as the final spiritual refuge, the final (and only final) place of safety. He has seen in the deepest possible way and taught to its fullest extent how things truly ...
... the proper formulaic way prescribed by the Buddhist traditions. In its broadest sense this ‘taking refuge’ is firmly taking the Buddha as the final spiritual refuge, the final (and only final) place of safety. He has seen in the deepest possible way and taught to its fullest extent how things truly ...
Buddhist Thought: A complete introduction to the Indian
... the proper formulaic way prescribed by the Buddhist traditions. In its broadest sense this ‘taking refuge’ is firmly taking the Buddha as the final spiritual refuge, the final (and only final) place of safety. He has seen in the deepest possible way and taught to its fullest extent how things truly ...
... the proper formulaic way prescribed by the Buddhist traditions. In its broadest sense this ‘taking refuge’ is firmly taking the Buddha as the final spiritual refuge, the final (and only final) place of safety. He has seen in the deepest possible way and taught to its fullest extent how things truly ...
PALI TIPITAKA CHANTING : Oral Tradition of Theravada Buddhism
... of Buddhist textual tradition. But this language is originated as the language of Theravada school which encompasses scripts of Sinhalese, Burmese, Thai, Cambodian, Tuatham of Laos. And it is noteworthy that ninety nine percent of Pali literature is published. On the other hand, as Sanskrit remaine ...
... of Buddhist textual tradition. But this language is originated as the language of Theravada school which encompasses scripts of Sinhalese, Burmese, Thai, Cambodian, Tuatham of Laos. And it is noteworthy that ninety nine percent of Pali literature is published. On the other hand, as Sanskrit remaine ...
Ikeda - Unofficial SGI SWS
... of the teachings of the Lotus and Nirvana sutras. If I remain silent, I may escape persecutions in this lifetime, but in my next life I will most certainly fall into the hell of incessant suffering. If I speak out, I am fully aware that I will have to contend with the three obstacles and four devils ...
... of the teachings of the Lotus and Nirvana sutras. If I remain silent, I may escape persecutions in this lifetime, but in my next life I will most certainly fall into the hell of incessant suffering. If I speak out, I am fully aware that I will have to contend with the three obstacles and four devils ...
Asoka`s Dhamma
... this period he joined the Sangha and worked with great zeal. Second, as fruit of this zeal, gods and men in Jambudvipa, who were formerly unmingled are now mingled. Third, fruit of zeal can be attained by all persons, high and low; one can attain great heaven if he is very zealous. Eng. tr. Hultzsch ...
... this period he joined the Sangha and worked with great zeal. Second, as fruit of this zeal, gods and men in Jambudvipa, who were formerly unmingled are now mingled. Third, fruit of zeal can be attained by all persons, high and low; one can attain great heaven if he is very zealous. Eng. tr. Hultzsch ...
The Buddha and His Teachings
... It should be humbly stated that this book is not intended for scholars but students who wish to understand the life of the Buddha and His fundamental teachings. The original edition of this book first appeared in 1942. The second one, a revised and enlarged edition with many additions and modificat ...
... It should be humbly stated that this book is not intended for scholars but students who wish to understand the life of the Buddha and His fundamental teachings. The original edition of this book first appeared in 1942. The second one, a revised and enlarged edition with many additions and modificat ...
Stupas and their consecration in contemporary Kalmykia
... interviews with Tibetan monks were conducted with the help of an interpreter, a Kalmyk Master student in Buddhist studies, Chakdyr Sangzhiev. I was honoured to have a conversation with the Shadzhin Lama of Kalmykia (the head of the Kalmyk Buddhists) Telo Tulku Rinpoche, a reincarnation of Tilopa, th ...
... interviews with Tibetan monks were conducted with the help of an interpreter, a Kalmyk Master student in Buddhist studies, Chakdyr Sangzhiev. I was honoured to have a conversation with the Shadzhin Lama of Kalmykia (the head of the Kalmyk Buddhists) Telo Tulku Rinpoche, a reincarnation of Tilopa, th ...
The Buddha
... pass over? What sources should one use in presenting a particular episode? Should one confine oneself only to so-called canonical texts, or should one include also later, more developed, traditions? Should one limit oneself to sources in a particular language (say Pali, or Sanskrit), or to texts ref ...
... pass over? What sources should one use in presenting a particular episode? Should one confine oneself only to so-called canonical texts, or should one include also later, more developed, traditions? Should one limit oneself to sources in a particular language (say Pali, or Sanskrit), or to texts ref ...
Annual Report `14 (MBS) - maha bodhi society, bengaluru
... Buddharakkhita who founded the Maha Bodhi Society in Bangalore in 1956. He passed away peacefully on September 23, 2013. Late Venerable Dr. Acharya Buddharakkhita, FounderPresident of Maha Bodhi Society, Bangalore and its branches and sister organizations in Mysore, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, was bo ...
... Buddharakkhita who founded the Maha Bodhi Society in Bangalore in 1956. He passed away peacefully on September 23, 2013. Late Venerable Dr. Acharya Buddharakkhita, FounderPresident of Maha Bodhi Society, Bangalore and its branches and sister organizations in Mysore, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, was bo ...
What Buddhists Believe Expanded 4th edition
... of the Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society, Ven. Dhammananda also founded the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia which continues to publish and distribute his numerous writings as well as other books all over the world. One of the Venerable’s books, WHAT BUDDHISTS BELIEVE, was first published in 19 ...
... of the Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society, Ven. Dhammananda also founded the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia which continues to publish and distribute his numerous writings as well as other books all over the world. One of the Venerable’s books, WHAT BUDDHISTS BELIEVE, was first published in 19 ...
Relics associated with Buddha
After his death, Buddha was cremated and the ashes divided among his disciples. Originally his ashes were to go only to the Sakya clan to which Buddha belonged; however, seven royal families demanded the body relics. To avoid fighting, a monk divided the relics into ten portions, eight from the body relics, one from the ashes of Buddha's cremation pyre and one from the bucket used to divide the relics. After The Buddha's Parinibbāna, his relics were enshrined and worshipped in stupas by the royals of eight countries.1. To Ajatasattu, king of Magadha2. To the Licchavis of Vesali3. To the Sakyas of Kapilavastu4. To the Bulis of Allakappa5. To the Koliyas of Ramagrama6. To the brahmin of Vethadipa7. To the Mallas of Pava8. To the Mallas of KusinaraWhen the Chinese pilgrims Fa-hien and Hiuen Tsang visited India centuries later, they reported most of these sites were in ruin. In some versions of the legend of King Ashoka, when he began his journey to collect the relics he still believed them to be held in the original eight stupas.The Lokapannatti (11th/12th century) tells the story of King Ajatashatru of Magadha who gathered the Buddha's relics and hid them in an underground stupa. The Buddha's relics were protected by spirit-powered mechanical robots (bhuta vahana yanta) from the kingdom of Roma visaya until they were disarmed by King Ashoka. The Ashokavadana narrates how Ashoka redistributed Buddha's relics across 84,000 stupas, with the distribution of the relics and construction of the stupas performed by Yakshas.The Mahaparinirvana sutra says that of the Buddha's four eye teeth (canines), one was worshipped in Indra's Heaven, the second in the city of Ghandara, the third in Kalinga, and the fourth in Ramagrama by the king of the Nagas. Annually in Sri Lanka and China, tooth relics would be paraded through the streets. In the past relics have had the legal right to own property; and the destruction of stupas containing relics was a capital crime viewed as murder of a living person. A southeast Asian tradition says that after his parinirvana the gods distributed the Buddha's 800,000 body and 900,000 head hairs throughout the universe. In Theravada according to the 5th century Buddhaghosa possessing relics was one of the criteria in Theravada for what constituted a proper monastery. The adventures of many relics are said to have been foretold by Buddha, as they spread the dharma and gave legitimacy to rulers.It is said all the Buddhas relics will one day gather at the Bodhi tree where he attained enlightenment and will than form his body sitting cross legged and performing the twin miracle. It is said the disappearance of the relics at this point will signal the coming of Maitreya Buddha. In the Nandimitravadana translated by Xuanzang it is said that the Buddha's relics will be brought to parinirvana by sixteen great arhats and enshrined in a great stupa. That stupa will than be worshipped until it sinks into the earth down to the golden wheel underlying the universe. The relics are not destroyed by fire in this version but placed in a final reliquary deep within the earth, perhaps to appear again.Previous incarnations of the Buddha also left relics; in the Buddhavamsa it mentions that the, Sobhita, Paduma, Sumedha, Atthadassi, Phussa, Vessabhu, and Kanagamana buddhas have had their relics dispersed.