Studies in the Lankavatara Sutra
... they have been revised fully and inaccuracies corrected as far as available. The third part is entirely new. As the Studies were not planned out as a whole from the beginning but have grown progressively in the author's mind, some repetitions have become inevitable. The second part dealing with the ...
... they have been revised fully and inaccuracies corrected as far as available. The third part is entirely new. As the Studies were not planned out as a whole from the beginning but have grown progressively in the author's mind, some repetitions have become inevitable. The second part dealing with the ...
here as a pdf
... fundamental cause of people’s suffering and set forth the means by which people could eradicate such suffering. On 16 July, 1260, he submitted this treatise to Hojo Tokiyori, the retired regent of the Kamakura military government, who was still effectively the country’s most powerful leader. It w ...
... fundamental cause of people’s suffering and set forth the means by which people could eradicate such suffering. On 16 July, 1260, he submitted this treatise to Hojo Tokiyori, the retired regent of the Kamakura military government, who was still effectively the country’s most powerful leader. It w ...
Tathagata Meditation - phaptangmeditation.org
... useless, it only brings more Stupidity, False Hope or Dream. He is, therefore, even inferior to those who have not practiced yet. Practicing aims at understanding Ignorance and dissolving Ignorance. If he cannot dissolve ignorance, he will not be considered to have even one day of practice yet. The ...
... useless, it only brings more Stupidity, False Hope or Dream. He is, therefore, even inferior to those who have not practiced yet. Practicing aims at understanding Ignorance and dissolving Ignorance. If he cannot dissolve ignorance, he will not be considered to have even one day of practice yet. The ...
fulltext
... First and foremost, I am deeply indebted to my supervisor Professor Peter Schalk, Uppsala University, for his inspiration and insightful comments. He guided me with his profound knowledge and put me on the right track when I went astray. However, I am of course solely responsible for all shortcoming ...
... First and foremost, I am deeply indebted to my supervisor Professor Peter Schalk, Uppsala University, for his inspiration and insightful comments. He guided me with his profound knowledge and put me on the right track when I went astray. However, I am of course solely responsible for all shortcoming ...
The Quintessence of Secret (Esoteric) Buddhism
... Bodhisattvas as the result of successful practice of virtues. This result is attained over three kalpa (a very long period of time) During which time and under the law of karma, all errors and wrongdoings were totally erased. 3. THE INCARNATE BODY or Manifestation Body (Nirmanakaya) comes from the g ...
... Bodhisattvas as the result of successful practice of virtues. This result is attained over three kalpa (a very long period of time) During which time and under the law of karma, all errors and wrongdoings were totally erased. 3. THE INCARNATE BODY or Manifestation Body (Nirmanakaya) comes from the g ...
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 ...
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 ...
on pure land buddhism and ch`an/pure land syncretism in medieval
... from the “easy path” (i-hsing tao 易行道), the latter of which depends on the powers of Amit§bha’s vows. But the final four persons on Tao-ch’o’s list are another matter. While Tao-ch’o may have viewed them as exemplary Mah§y§na practitioners who aspired to rebirth in the Pure Land, the historical reco ...
... from the “easy path” (i-hsing tao 易行道), the latter of which depends on the powers of Amit§bha’s vows. But the final four persons on Tao-ch’o’s list are another matter. While Tao-ch’o may have viewed them as exemplary Mah§y§na practitioners who aspired to rebirth in the Pure Land, the historical reco ...
The Five Precepts - Fo Guang Shan International Translation Center
... acting in unwholesome ways. In other words, understanding and observing the five precepts allows us to generate our intrinsic prajna wisdom, obtain respect, and, ultimately, produce harmony. The merit from undertaking and observing the five precepts is limitless and immeasurable. Not undertaking the ...
... acting in unwholesome ways. In other words, understanding and observing the five precepts allows us to generate our intrinsic prajna wisdom, obtain respect, and, ultimately, produce harmony. The merit from undertaking and observing the five precepts is limitless and immeasurable. Not undertaking the ...
Cullavagga Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... regarding the legality of implementing the Buddha’s allowance in Cullavagga X 2.1 that bhikkhus alone can give ordination to bhikkhunīs.3 I explained that the validity of this regulation, compared to the subsequent regulation that ordination requires the cooperation of both communities, could be com ...
... regarding the legality of implementing the Buddha’s allowance in Cullavagga X 2.1 that bhikkhus alone can give ordination to bhikkhunīs.3 I explained that the validity of this regulation, compared to the subsequent regulation that ordination requires the cooperation of both communities, could be com ...
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
... •cycle of rebirth—the endless cycle, samsara, whereby each soul is forever reborn to another life; ends only through deliberate actions leading to nirvana (Buddhism) or moksha (Hinduism) •Buddha—”Enlightened One,” applied specifically to Siddhartha Gotama, also called “Blessed One,” the first to ach ...
... •cycle of rebirth—the endless cycle, samsara, whereby each soul is forever reborn to another life; ends only through deliberate actions leading to nirvana (Buddhism) or moksha (Hinduism) •Buddha—”Enlightened One,” applied specifically to Siddhartha Gotama, also called “Blessed One,” the first to ach ...
Waking up to the Present: Vipassana Meditation and the Body
... from intentionally dealing with objects (Fasching, 2008:464). This means that the practitioner is to ―do‖ nothing but remain fully conscious—in this way, the individual becomes aware of the simple presence of phenomena as they exist (Fasching, 2008). With persistent practice, practitioners are said ...
... from intentionally dealing with objects (Fasching, 2008:464). This means that the practitioner is to ―do‖ nothing but remain fully conscious—in this way, the individual becomes aware of the simple presence of phenomena as they exist (Fasching, 2008). With persistent practice, practitioners are said ...
Pursuit of Happiness: The Buddhist Way
... born or those who are to be born, may all beings be happy.” Let none deceive another, nor despise any person whatsoever in any place. Let one not wish any harm to another out of anger or ill-will. ...
... born or those who are to be born, may all beings be happy.” Let none deceive another, nor despise any person whatsoever in any place. Let one not wish any harm to another out of anger or ill-will. ...
religionofthesamurai
... the name being an invention of later Buddhists, who call their doctrine Mahayana in contradistinction to the earlier form of Buddhism. We have to notice that the word Hinayana frequently occurs in Mahayana books, while it does not in Hinayana books. [FN#4] A catalogue of the Buddhist Canon, K'-yuen- ...
... the name being an invention of later Buddhists, who call their doctrine Mahayana in contradistinction to the earlier form of Buddhism. We have to notice that the word Hinayana frequently occurs in Mahayana books, while it does not in Hinayana books. [FN#4] A catalogue of the Buddhist Canon, K'-yuen- ...
Cliff Notes: Text and Image at Baodingshan
... tradition in China, and Dr. Henrik Sørenson for pointing out the relatedness of the sutra carvings at Baodingshan to inscribed texts found elsewhere in Sichuan. Grants from the Samuel Kress Foundation, the Asian Cultural Council and the Metropolitan Center for Far Eastern Studies aided me in my rese ...
... tradition in China, and Dr. Henrik Sørenson for pointing out the relatedness of the sutra carvings at Baodingshan to inscribed texts found elsewhere in Sichuan. Grants from the Samuel Kress Foundation, the Asian Cultural Council and the Metropolitan Center for Far Eastern Studies aided me in my rese ...
The Genesis of the Bodhisattva Ideal
... an event that took place before the awakening uses the expression buddha; cf. also Rhys Davids 1880/2000: 32 note 1. Similarly, the Padhāna-sutta’s report of Māra’s attempt to prevent the bodhisattva from continuing with his quest for awakening employs the terms buddha and bhagavant, Sn 430f. Again, ...
... an event that took place before the awakening uses the expression buddha; cf. also Rhys Davids 1880/2000: 32 note 1. Similarly, the Padhāna-sutta’s report of Māra’s attempt to prevent the bodhisattva from continuing with his quest for awakening employs the terms buddha and bhagavant, Sn 430f. Again, ...
Miracles and Superhuman Powers in South Asian Buddhist Literature
... reasons why miracle is not an appropriate term to use. First, he points out that numerous disciples of the Buddha and many of his rivals were also thought to possess magical powers. Moreover, he argues, “In Indian ideas, supernatural powers do not exceed the limits of nature.” Finally, he claims tha ...
... reasons why miracle is not an appropriate term to use. First, he points out that numerous disciples of the Buddha and many of his rivals were also thought to possess magical powers. Moreover, he argues, “In Indian ideas, supernatural powers do not exceed the limits of nature.” Finally, he claims tha ...
The Seeker`s Glossary of Buddhism
... there are generally three approaches: teaching, interpretation and practice. Teachings are shallow, interpretation is profound, but practice is supreme. (Elder Master Ching-yin Hui-yuan, 6th c.) ...
... there are generally three approaches: teaching, interpretation and practice. Teachings are shallow, interpretation is profound, but practice is supreme. (Elder Master Ching-yin Hui-yuan, 6th c.) ...
issue #3 - HH the Sakya Trizin
... We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, whose generosity made this issue possible, and to all those who have contributed to the magazine in one way or another. We’re very grateful for the donations, editorial collaboration and appreciative support that have been offered us during the ...
... We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, whose generosity made this issue possible, and to all those who have contributed to the magazine in one way or another. We’re very grateful for the donations, editorial collaboration and appreciative support that have been offered us during the ...
The Skillful Handling of Poison: Bodhicitta and the
... the antidote to anger (krodha); when one is present, the other cannot exist, and so causing patience to arise destroys anger. Śāntideva’s sixth chapter provides numerous meditations designed to make patience arise, such as the following: If there is a remedy, then what is the use of frustration? I ...
... the antidote to anger (krodha); when one is present, the other cannot exist, and so causing patience to arise destroys anger. Śāntideva’s sixth chapter provides numerous meditations designed to make patience arise, such as the following: If there is a remedy, then what is the use of frustration? I ...
Secrets Sutra - The EverLife Foundation
... preserved, and orally transmitted through the ages until they could be recorded in writing. Conveyed in a rich poetic language, the Buddha’s sermons consisted of thousands of volumes (Skt sutras) — a collection of scriptures encompassing his visionary outlook on existence. The sutras track his prono ...
... preserved, and orally transmitted through the ages until they could be recorded in writing. Conveyed in a rich poetic language, the Buddha’s sermons consisted of thousands of volumes (Skt sutras) — a collection of scriptures encompassing his visionary outlook on existence. The sutras track his prono ...