The Buddhist universe The realms of the universe The Buddhist
... The great tragedy of existence, from a Buddhist point of view, is that it is both endless and subject to impermanence, suffering and uncertainty. These three are called the tilakhana or three signs of existence. Existence is endless because individuals are reincarnated over and over again, experienc ...
... The great tragedy of existence, from a Buddhist point of view, is that it is both endless and subject to impermanence, suffering and uncertainty. These three are called the tilakhana or three signs of existence. Existence is endless because individuals are reincarnated over and over again, experienc ...
Annotated Bibliography
... the Pali canon. At over a thousand pages, it offers a wealth of material on a wide range of topics addressed by the Buddha. In particular, it collects foundational discourses on the four noble truths, the eight-fold path, and interdependent arising. Sayadaw U. Pandita, In This Very Life: The Liberat ...
... the Pali canon. At over a thousand pages, it offers a wealth of material on a wide range of topics addressed by the Buddha. In particular, it collects foundational discourses on the four noble truths, the eight-fold path, and interdependent arising. Sayadaw U. Pandita, In This Very Life: The Liberat ...
Why do Buddhists meditate? Video transcript for `Finding nirvana
... The story goes that Prince Siddhartha Gautama had given up a life of great wealth and privilege to wander, penniless as a holy man, seeking enlightenment. Siddhartha sat and entered a state of subtle absorption, something he had perfected during his years of training. He began to closely examine his ...
... The story goes that Prince Siddhartha Gautama had given up a life of great wealth and privilege to wander, penniless as a holy man, seeking enlightenment. Siddhartha sat and entered a state of subtle absorption, something he had perfected during his years of training. He began to closely examine his ...
Theravada Buddhism
... disputes which arose about a hundred years after the Buddha's death. A council of Buddhist monks was convened at the Mauryan capital of Patna during 3 BC to purify the doctrine.. ...
... disputes which arose about a hundred years after the Buddha's death. A council of Buddhist monks was convened at the Mauryan capital of Patna during 3 BC to purify the doctrine.. ...
Buddhism
... They also believe in karma— the idea that the soul carries the effects of past deeds (good or bad). They do believe in something called dharma, but do not embrace the notion of the caste system. They believe people to be equal and able to achieve enlightenment—a concept they call nirvana. ...
... They also believe in karma— the idea that the soul carries the effects of past deeds (good or bad). They do believe in something called dharma, but do not embrace the notion of the caste system. They believe people to be equal and able to achieve enlightenment—a concept they call nirvana. ...
Brahmana Tradition
... New development in the teachings of the Upanishad, like concepts of good and evil, theory of kamma, samsara, the transmigration of soul, liberation (moksha) were gradually beginning to develop during this period. Upanishad meaning sitting near-by and receiving secret instructions under a teacher. ...
... New development in the teachings of the Upanishad, like concepts of good and evil, theory of kamma, samsara, the transmigration of soul, liberation (moksha) were gradually beginning to develop during this period. Upanishad meaning sitting near-by and receiving secret instructions under a teacher. ...
Buddhist View of the Origin and Evolution of the Society 1
... done after long discussion in assembly about the problem of rampant stealing. In order to look after their properties they should put one who can protect them, and the chosen one was called king. That is why the king was called “Mahāsammata” (selected by many or all): mahājanasamtoti mahāsammato (Wh ...
... done after long discussion in assembly about the problem of rampant stealing. In order to look after their properties they should put one who can protect them, and the chosen one was called king. That is why the king was called “Mahāsammata” (selected by many or all): mahājanasamtoti mahāsammato (Wh ...
The Human Condition
... • According to Buddhism, everything that exists does so because of what has gone before (cause and effect) • Everything depends on other thing for their existence • Dependent Origination was a way for the Buddha to teach his followers that they are ‘agents of their own fortune’ – just because you ar ...
... • According to Buddhism, everything that exists does so because of what has gone before (cause and effect) • Everything depends on other thing for their existence • Dependent Origination was a way for the Buddha to teach his followers that they are ‘agents of their own fortune’ – just because you ar ...
73 Buddhism and Development of Peace
... of Buddhism to the problem of peace. Here, however, I would like to focus on the Buddhist concept of karma in order to show how pacifist thought in Buddhism is inherent in and can be derived from the concept of karma. The Buddha set out to develop an individual method of action by which to live one’ ...
... of Buddhism to the problem of peace. Here, however, I would like to focus on the Buddhist concept of karma in order to show how pacifist thought in Buddhism is inherent in and can be derived from the concept of karma. The Buddha set out to develop an individual method of action by which to live one’ ...
The Buddha - Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey)
... This led to a critical analysis of the function of the human mind, which ultimately brought him a realisation of the four fundamental principles appertaining to life which he called the Four Noble Truths: l. The fact of DUKKHA, that is, suffering or disharmony or conflict or unsatisfactoriness; 2. ...
... This led to a critical analysis of the function of the human mind, which ultimately brought him a realisation of the four fundamental principles appertaining to life which he called the Four Noble Truths: l. The fact of DUKKHA, that is, suffering or disharmony or conflict or unsatisfactoriness; 2. ...
Parallel universes
... Their numbers extend in all directions to infinity on the supporting water’s surface. (The worldsphere is said to rest on “water,” which rests on “wind,” which rests on “space.”)12 The Majjhima Commentary adds: Beings are reborn there because of their having committed some heavy, heinous offence aga ...
... Their numbers extend in all directions to infinity on the supporting water’s surface. (The worldsphere is said to rest on “water,” which rests on “wind,” which rests on “space.”)12 The Majjhima Commentary adds: Beings are reborn there because of their having committed some heavy, heinous offence aga ...
MN 26 - Sati Center
... perhaps conveyed in the story of Brahma asking the Buddha to teach. What is the significance that it is the supreme god of the Hindu pantheon who is making this request? A central part of ancient Indian etiquette had to do with social hierarchy. Do you think the Buddha is asserting his place in the ...
... perhaps conveyed in the story of Brahma asking the Buddha to teach. What is the significance that it is the supreme god of the Hindu pantheon who is making this request? A central part of ancient Indian etiquette had to do with social hierarchy. Do you think the Buddha is asserting his place in the ...
8-Ancient India
... -Buddhism was founded in India, but mainly spread to East and Southeast Asia. Today, few people in India are Buddhist. -Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha GAUTAMA, who came to be called the BUDDHA (“Enlightened One”). -The Buddha taught that anyone could achieve NIRVANA (release from the cycle of re ...
... -Buddhism was founded in India, but mainly spread to East and Southeast Asia. Today, few people in India are Buddhist. -Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha GAUTAMA, who came to be called the BUDDHA (“Enlightened One”). -The Buddha taught that anyone could achieve NIRVANA (release from the cycle of re ...
Four Nobel Truths: 1) The reality of suffering in the world. 2) The
... full enlightenment: Someone who has attained full enlightenment has removed all ten fetters and will never take rebirth in any destination. hell: This is the lowest form of rebirth. In hell, beings experience only painful feelings and don’t have the opportunity to do good actions that lead to good r ...
... full enlightenment: Someone who has attained full enlightenment has removed all ten fetters and will never take rebirth in any destination. hell: This is the lowest form of rebirth. In hell, beings experience only painful feelings and don’t have the opportunity to do good actions that lead to good r ...
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
... Usually translated as “applied thought”. The ability to aim the attention. Usually paired with vicara. One of the five Jhana Factors. vipassana (Sanskrit: vipashyana) Insight, seeing things as they are. Also used to refer to insight meditation, a technique that develops attention to the arising and ...
... Usually translated as “applied thought”. The ability to aim the attention. Usually paired with vicara. One of the five Jhana Factors. vipassana (Sanskrit: vipashyana) Insight, seeing things as they are. Also used to refer to insight meditation, a technique that develops attention to the arising and ...
YMBA Colombo syllabus
... Important events in the life of the Buddha from birth to Enlightenment. The 24 great qualities of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha. The history, reasons and results of the first 3 Theravada Buddhist Councils (Sangayana). Introduction to the Tipitaka. The names of books of the Sutta Pitaka, their main d ...
... Important events in the life of the Buddha from birth to Enlightenment. The 24 great qualities of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha. The history, reasons and results of the first 3 Theravada Buddhist Councils (Sangayana). Introduction to the Tipitaka. The names of books of the Sutta Pitaka, their main d ...
DHAMMA LISTS The Four Noble Truths 1. Dukkha exists
... bodhi: awakening; enlightenment bodhicitta: awakened heart-mind Bodhisatta (Sanskrit-Bodhisattva) A future Buddha Buddha: an Enlightened being citta: mind, consciousness Dhamma (Skt. dharma)-liberating law discovered by the Buddha, summed up in the Four Noble Truths, the Truth, Reality, natural law, ...
... bodhi: awakening; enlightenment bodhicitta: awakened heart-mind Bodhisatta (Sanskrit-Bodhisattva) A future Buddha Buddha: an Enlightened being citta: mind, consciousness Dhamma (Skt. dharma)-liberating law discovered by the Buddha, summed up in the Four Noble Truths, the Truth, Reality, natural law, ...