Known History
... The Vinaya account of the council says that Ananda recited the Brahamajala Sutta and the Samannaphala sutta (DN 1 and 2) The Vinaya account mentions an arhat with a following of 500 monks who ignored results of the first council wishing to remember teachings as he had heard them directly from the Bu ...
... The Vinaya account of the council says that Ananda recited the Brahamajala Sutta and the Samannaphala sutta (DN 1 and 2) The Vinaya account mentions an arhat with a following of 500 monks who ignored results of the first council wishing to remember teachings as he had heard them directly from the Bu ...
Buddhism
... The Spread of Buddhism 500s BCE – 600 CE This map shows how Buddhism spread from India throughout Asia. Buddhism began in northeastern India, the birthplace of Buddha, and from there spread along trade routes. By the first century it had reached China. From there it traveled to Korea and on to Japa ...
... The Spread of Buddhism 500s BCE – 600 CE This map shows how Buddhism spread from India throughout Asia. Buddhism began in northeastern India, the birthplace of Buddha, and from there spread along trade routes. By the first century it had reached China. From there it traveled to Korea and on to Japa ...
File - World Religions
... Two noncanonical texts that have great authority within Theravada Buddhism are the Milindapanha (Questions of King Milinda) and the Visuddhimagga (Path of Purification). • The Milindapanha dates from about the 2nd century AD. It is in the form of a dialogue dealing with a series of fundamental probl ...
... Two noncanonical texts that have great authority within Theravada Buddhism are the Milindapanha (Questions of King Milinda) and the Visuddhimagga (Path of Purification). • The Milindapanha dates from about the 2nd century AD. It is in the form of a dialogue dealing with a series of fundamental probl ...
Buddhism an Introduction Vedic Beginnings The Vedic Scriptures
... thought emerged. The first group was the Mahayana, meaning ‘great vehicle’, which spread to present-day Nepal, China, Tibet, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. They use the Sanskrit as their language. The other was Theravada, meaning ‘doctrine or way of the elders’, which spread southwards into Sri Lanka, B ...
... thought emerged. The first group was the Mahayana, meaning ‘great vehicle’, which spread to present-day Nepal, China, Tibet, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. They use the Sanskrit as their language. The other was Theravada, meaning ‘doctrine or way of the elders’, which spread southwards into Sri Lanka, B ...
2007 Fo Guang University Buddhist Studies
... 2. What are the Four Reliances? 3. What are the Three Dharma seals? Please explain briefly. 4. Select one of the eight components within the Noble Eightfold Path that suits you the best and explain how you apply it in your daily life. 5. How do you look at cause and effect as a guide to your actions ...
... 2. What are the Four Reliances? 3. What are the Three Dharma seals? Please explain briefly. 4. Select one of the eight components within the Noble Eightfold Path that suits you the best and explain how you apply it in your daily life. 5. How do you look at cause and effect as a guide to your actions ...
The invisible Buddha
... way, Greek art and imagination impressed the Buddhists of the times. Some of the most beautiful Buddha images are in the Greek style. 6 By the 2nd century BCE, we could see the Greek demi-god Heracles (Hercules) standing beside the Buddha, guarding him with his club. 7 Heracles came to be called Vaj ...
... way, Greek art and imagination impressed the Buddhists of the times. Some of the most beautiful Buddha images are in the Greek style. 6 By the 2nd century BCE, we could see the Greek demi-god Heracles (Hercules) standing beside the Buddha, guarding him with his club. 7 Heracles came to be called Vaj ...
Buddhism powerpoint notes
... 3. Right Livelihood—No harm to oneself or others 4. Right Effort/Exercise—makes an effort to improve. 5. Right Mindfulness/Awareness—ability to see things for what they are with clear consciousness. 6. Right Concentration/Meditation—Aware of the present reality within oneself, without any cravin ...
... 3. Right Livelihood—No harm to oneself or others 4. Right Effort/Exercise—makes an effort to improve. 5. Right Mindfulness/Awareness—ability to see things for what they are with clear consciousness. 6. Right Concentration/Meditation—Aware of the present reality within oneself, without any cravin ...
Buddhism PowerPoint
... There are a number of demons, such as Yama and Mara, who tested the Buddha throughout his lifetime ...
... There are a number of demons, such as Yama and Mara, who tested the Buddha throughout his lifetime ...
SYMBOLS in BUDDHISM
... The begging-bowl refers to the the story that shortly before the Buddha reached enlightenment, a young woman named Sujata offered him a bowl of milkrice. At that moment, he was practicing austerity by eating extremely little. But he realized at that moment that he would need to have more strength fo ...
... The begging-bowl refers to the the story that shortly before the Buddha reached enlightenment, a young woman named Sujata offered him a bowl of milkrice. At that moment, he was practicing austerity by eating extremely little. But he realized at that moment that he would need to have more strength fo ...
Four Nobel Truths: 1) The reality of suffering in the world. 2) The
... things because we often confuse them as “ours” or “ourselves.” Arahant: Someone who has attained full enlightenment and will not be reborn again. They have removed the final five fetters: lust for form, lust for the formless, conceit, restlessness, ignorance. bhante: A respectful way of addressing a ...
... things because we often confuse them as “ours” or “ourselves.” Arahant: Someone who has attained full enlightenment and will not be reborn again. They have removed the final five fetters: lust for form, lust for the formless, conceit, restlessness, ignorance. bhante: A respectful way of addressing a ...
Buddhism - Siegel Middle School
... Buddhism to China It was a time in China of decline and despair as civil war broke out ...
... Buddhism to China It was a time in China of decline and despair as civil war broke out ...
What is Buddhism - mrmazonwikipage
... He settled on what he called the Middle Path. The Middle path was a life of moderation. He has seen the extreme at both ends, a life of wealth as a prince and a life of poverty. He realized that through a path of moderation one could overcome suffering. ...
... He settled on what he called the Middle Path. The Middle path was a life of moderation. He has seen the extreme at both ends, a life of wealth as a prince and a life of poverty. He realized that through a path of moderation one could overcome suffering. ...
Paths to Enlightenment
... • This mound-shape design was taken from earlier but not limited to South Asian burial mounds. It was not, however, used as a tomb; it housed relics of Buddha. • It held the ashes of Buddha, and Buddhists can pay homage by circumambulation. • Buddha is depicted in his jatakas (past lives), as footpr ...
... • This mound-shape design was taken from earlier but not limited to South Asian burial mounds. It was not, however, used as a tomb; it housed relics of Buddha. • It held the ashes of Buddha, and Buddhists can pay homage by circumambulation. • Buddha is depicted in his jatakas (past lives), as footpr ...
Architecture: From Ashoka to Gupta 3rd century BCE to 5th century CE
... The Mahayana emphasis on salvation by faith had served to bring Buddhism closer to Hinduism and the fewer differences allowed Buddhism to be absorbed by Hindu practices in India. By the end of the Gupta period, most of the growth of Buddhism was taking place outside of India. ...
... The Mahayana emphasis on salvation by faith had served to bring Buddhism closer to Hinduism and the fewer differences allowed Buddhism to be absorbed by Hindu practices in India. By the end of the Gupta period, most of the growth of Buddhism was taking place outside of India. ...
Buddhism Part II
... rapidly throughout South and Southeast Asia • Primarily through wandering teachers and the monastic model • As Buddhism spread, it began to develop a complex theology, philosophy, and scripture • Eventually this led to rival understandings and interpretation of the Buddha’s message • At the core of ...
... rapidly throughout South and Southeast Asia • Primarily through wandering teachers and the monastic model • As Buddhism spread, it began to develop a complex theology, philosophy, and scripture • Eventually this led to rival understandings and interpretation of the Buddha’s message • At the core of ...
File
... and is often used to represent Buddha himself. The dharma wheel has eight spokes, which represent Buddha’s Eightfold Path. ...
... and is often used to represent Buddha himself. The dharma wheel has eight spokes, which represent Buddha’s Eightfold Path. ...
File - Year 11-12 Studies of Religion 2Unit 2013-4
... Wesak is a day for focusing the mind (both individual and collectively) on three things: Buddha was a remarkable individual He lived a life which was an important and life changing example This example coupled with his message allowed people to know what it means to be a complete human being ...
... Wesak is a day for focusing the mind (both individual and collectively) on three things: Buddha was a remarkable individual He lived a life which was an important and life changing example This example coupled with his message allowed people to know what it means to be a complete human being ...
What does the Buddha mean?
... learning, and, as such, earn the respect of his colleagues, and to publish books. They would then go on to write more about the intended or probable meanings of these religious texts, and to publish more books. So all appears right in that neck of academia. Let us limit our discussion to early Buddh ...
... learning, and, as such, earn the respect of his colleagues, and to publish books. They would then go on to write more about the intended or probable meanings of these religious texts, and to publish more books. So all appears right in that neck of academia. Let us limit our discussion to early Buddh ...
Buddhism
... The wheel of life which symbolizes the cycle of life, death and rebirth. The eight spokes remind people that the Buddha taught about eight ways of life. ...
... The wheel of life which symbolizes the cycle of life, death and rebirth. The eight spokes remind people that the Buddha taught about eight ways of life. ...
The Reclining Buddha of Wat Pho, Bangkok
... The Reclining Buddha of Wat Pho, Bangkok The Reclining Buddha is a very popular tourist magnet and also an important object of piety. It is located at Wat Pho which is a Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon District in Bangkok. Thus, this place is also referred to as ‘Temple of the Reclining Buddha’. The ...
... The Reclining Buddha of Wat Pho, Bangkok The Reclining Buddha is a very popular tourist magnet and also an important object of piety. It is located at Wat Pho which is a Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon District in Bangkok. Thus, this place is also referred to as ‘Temple of the Reclining Buddha’. The ...
Mahayana Buddhism - University of Mount Union
... • Buddha was considered a manifestation of divine reality, “the cosmic Buddha nature.” • This is known as “Dharmakaya” variously known as “law body”, “form body”, or “body of reality.” • The cosmic Buddha nature permeates ...
... • Buddha was considered a manifestation of divine reality, “the cosmic Buddha nature.” • This is known as “Dharmakaya” variously known as “law body”, “form body”, or “body of reality.” • The cosmic Buddha nature permeates ...
Quiz 1
... C. A dead man D. An old man 24. The root meaning of the term 'Buddha' comes from A. Siddhartha's past lives B. overcoming temptation C. having superhuman abilities D. 'waking up' to reality 25. For how long did the Buddha teach after he discovered nirvana? A. about forty years B. about ten years C. ...
... C. A dead man D. An old man 24. The root meaning of the term 'Buddha' comes from A. Siddhartha's past lives B. overcoming temptation C. having superhuman abilities D. 'waking up' to reality 25. For how long did the Buddha teach after he discovered nirvana? A. about forty years B. about ten years C. ...
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.