The Three Types of Spiritual Beings
... of time. Nowadays there are so many intelligent people who are interested in investigating and doing all these things. When we fit into any of those scopes, we should rejoice that we are seeking this, rather than living an empty life pursuing the sensual pleasures of a full stomach and a comfortable ...
... of time. Nowadays there are so many intelligent people who are interested in investigating and doing all these things. When we fit into any of those scopes, we should rejoice that we are seeking this, rather than living an empty life pursuing the sensual pleasures of a full stomach and a comfortable ...
Nov 2015 - Chung Tian Temple
... Founding President Venerable Master Hsing Yun welcomed thousands of people coming from more than 80 countries to gather together. Deputy Director of the State Bureau of Religious Affairs Jiang Jian-Yong, KMT Honorary Vice-Chairman John Chiang, President of China Buddhist Association Venerable Xue Ch ...
... Founding President Venerable Master Hsing Yun welcomed thousands of people coming from more than 80 countries to gather together. Deputy Director of the State Bureau of Religious Affairs Jiang Jian-Yong, KMT Honorary Vice-Chairman John Chiang, President of China Buddhist Association Venerable Xue Ch ...
Theravada Vs Mahayana
... Several hundred years after Gotama Buddha's death, the Sanghas became divided. This was because the original Teaching - determined by a council of Buddhist monks that catered only to those who renounced the world and spent their time in meditation. Another group of monks recognized the need for a ne ...
... Several hundred years after Gotama Buddha's death, the Sanghas became divided. This was because the original Teaching - determined by a council of Buddhist monks that catered only to those who renounced the world and spent their time in meditation. Another group of monks recognized the need for a ne ...
What Does It Mean To Be Enlightened?
... mind. For most of us, from the time we are born right up to the time of our death, our minds face outwardly, engaged in a tireless quest for pleasure and sensual gratification, for the enhancement of our self, for the confirmation of our sense of ego-identity. Very few people stop and turn around to ...
... mind. For most of us, from the time we are born right up to the time of our death, our minds face outwardly, engaged in a tireless quest for pleasure and sensual gratification, for the enhancement of our self, for the confirmation of our sense of ego-identity. Very few people stop and turn around to ...
ISSN 1076-9005 Volume 5 1998: 241-260 Publication date: 26 June 1998
... actually help someone else, which is also known as bodhisattva practice. Further, the doctrine of hben is relativistic. No doctrine, teaching, set of words, mode of practice, etc. can claim absoluteness or finality, as all occur within and are relative to some concrete situation. But some things, d ...
... actually help someone else, which is also known as bodhisattva practice. Further, the doctrine of hben is relativistic. No doctrine, teaching, set of words, mode of practice, etc. can claim absoluteness or finality, as all occur within and are relative to some concrete situation. But some things, d ...
Lesson 06 – Buddha`s Mission
... In refusing to waste his time on the origin of the universe or man, the Buddha expounded the famous “parable of the wounded man” which reflects his pragmatic attitude to all problems:“If a man were pierced through by a poisoned arrow and his relations called in a surgeon and the man said, ‘I will no ...
... In refusing to waste his time on the origin of the universe or man, the Buddha expounded the famous “parable of the wounded man” which reflects his pragmatic attitude to all problems:“If a man were pierced through by a poisoned arrow and his relations called in a surgeon and the man said, ‘I will no ...
ROBERT SZUKSZTUL* Possible Roots of the Pure Land Buddhist
... which lends support to the hypothesis that Pure Land Buddhism is the result of a conscious and quite conservative elaboration on a certain subset of Buddhist thought, already apparent within the Nikāya literature. As is well known, the tradition of Pure Land Buddhism developed around the core of thr ...
... which lends support to the hypothesis that Pure Land Buddhism is the result of a conscious and quite conservative elaboration on a certain subset of Buddhist thought, already apparent within the Nikāya literature. As is well known, the tradition of Pure Land Buddhism developed around the core of thr ...
Teaching Journey to the West in Wisconsin
... the!action!as!well!as!many!allegorical!chapters!and!characters.!Consequently,!we!are!forced!to!discuss! religion!as!an!absence!rather!than!a!presence!in!Monkey!and!to!trace!such!presence!in!the!unabridged! translations!by!W.!J.!F.!Jenner!and!Anthony!C.!Yu.!Nonetheless,!the!absence!of!religion!from!t ...
... the!action!as!well!as!many!allegorical!chapters!and!characters.!Consequently,!we!are!forced!to!discuss! religion!as!an!absence!rather!than!a!presence!in!Monkey!and!to!trace!such!presence!in!the!unabridged! translations!by!W.!J.!F.!Jenner!and!Anthony!C.!Yu.!Nonetheless,!the!absence!of!religion!from!t ...
BUDDHIST BELIEF:
... sentient beings and the Buddha, between man and woman, and between the intelligent and the slow. In fact, all sentient beings are equal. This basic tenet of democracy and equality is inherent in the Buddhist teachings. 4) The Buddhist teachings are about transcending the notion of self: We all clin ...
... sentient beings and the Buddha, between man and woman, and between the intelligent and the slow. In fact, all sentient beings are equal. This basic tenet of democracy and equality is inherent in the Buddhist teachings. 4) The Buddhist teachings are about transcending the notion of self: We all clin ...
Engaged Buddhism and Deep Ecology: Beyond the Science
... satisfy unnecessary desires” (Kinsley 1995: ...
... satisfy unnecessary desires” (Kinsley 1995: ...
Wu Ch`eng-en`s Monkey as an Allegory for Buddhism
... dawning of civilization in China, stories have been used as a religious tool, enabling religious leaders to convey their beliefs to the common people. During the sixteenth century, one Chinese man, Wu Ch‟eng-en, was credited with compiling many of these religious stories into one extensive testimony ...
... dawning of civilization in China, stories have been used as a religious tool, enabling religious leaders to convey their beliefs to the common people. During the sixteenth century, one Chinese man, Wu Ch‟eng-en, was credited with compiling many of these religious stories into one extensive testimony ...
2010 - Mikaela Campbell
... dawning of civilization in China, stories have been used as a religious tool, enabling religious leaders to convey their beliefs to the common people. During the sixteenth century, one Chinese man, Wu Ch‟eng-en, was credited with compiling many of these religious stories into one extensive testimony ...
... dawning of civilization in China, stories have been used as a religious tool, enabling religious leaders to convey their beliefs to the common people. During the sixteenth century, one Chinese man, Wu Ch‟eng-en, was credited with compiling many of these religious stories into one extensive testimony ...
Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime - Sgi-Usa
... with faith and striving to carry out practice for oneself and for others, anyone can achieve the state of Buddhahood or enlightenment in this lifetime. Nichiren Buddhism calls this important principle “attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime.” It contrasts with the general belief in Buddhism, set fort ...
... with faith and striving to carry out practice for oneself and for others, anyone can achieve the state of Buddhahood or enlightenment in this lifetime. Nichiren Buddhism calls this important principle “attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime.” It contrasts with the general belief in Buddhism, set fort ...
Meditation & Buddhism Programme
... The talk will be based on a theme drawn from Vaddhaka’s book The Buddha On Wall Street, which will be released during April. At the heart of modern capitalism are values that are incompatible with Buddhist values. Capitalism promotes greed and selfishness. Buddhism promotes generosity and altruism. ...
... The talk will be based on a theme drawn from Vaddhaka’s book The Buddha On Wall Street, which will be released during April. At the heart of modern capitalism are values that are incompatible with Buddhist values. Capitalism promotes greed and selfishness. Buddhism promotes generosity and altruism. ...
The Hellenic Axel: The Greek Hellenization of Central Asia
... an important role in the growth of the religion as, alongside artistic expression, the religion had prospered since its beginnings through the aid of royal patronage. In the Greek kingdoms the Buddhists found new mediums of artistic expression and kings that supported their monastic and lay lives; i ...
... an important role in the growth of the religion as, alongside artistic expression, the religion had prospered since its beginnings through the aid of royal patronage. In the Greek kingdoms the Buddhists found new mediums of artistic expression and kings that supported their monastic and lay lives; i ...
pramāṇakīrtiḥ
... It would be an interesting task for the historian of modern Buddhist studies to follow the occasional process of estrangement between Buddhist pramāṇa studies and Buddhist studies in general. When and to what extent did such a rift arise? (It is clear, for instance, that in his time a scholar like S ...
... It would be an interesting task for the historian of modern Buddhist studies to follow the occasional process of estrangement between Buddhist pramāṇa studies and Buddhist studies in general. When and to what extent did such a rift arise? (It is clear, for instance, that in his time a scholar like S ...
Slide 1
... of Mahayana scriptures. Analysis suggests that it was written between 100BCE and 200C. In the Lotus Sutra, the Buddha in the form of Sakyamuni speaks to a vast audience of assembled saints, monks, nuns and bodhisattvas. One of the key Mahayana concepts to be found in the Lotus Sutra is that of skill ...
... of Mahayana scriptures. Analysis suggests that it was written between 100BCE and 200C. In the Lotus Sutra, the Buddha in the form of Sakyamuni speaks to a vast audience of assembled saints, monks, nuns and bodhisattvas. One of the key Mahayana concepts to be found in the Lotus Sutra is that of skill ...
Venerable Master Hsing Yun`s 2012 Letter to Dharma Protectors
... In order to ensure sustainability of the public trust fund, I volunteered to write the OneStroke Calligraphy works for charity sale. Not only has it contributed to funding, I have also been able to broadly develop good affinity and create many good causes. For this reason, regardless of season chang ...
... In order to ensure sustainability of the public trust fund, I volunteered to write the OneStroke Calligraphy works for charity sale. Not only has it contributed to funding, I have also been able to broadly develop good affinity and create many good causes. For this reason, regardless of season chang ...
Oct 2014 - Chung Tian Temple
... Hsing Yun stated clearly the direction of BLIA’s future development and also strongly expressed his wish of resigning from the ‘Presidency’. More than 2,000 people coming from five continents of the world were happily waving their national flags amidst the singing of ‘We are one’, and with a lotus h ...
... Hsing Yun stated clearly the direction of BLIA’s future development and also strongly expressed his wish of resigning from the ‘Presidency’. More than 2,000 people coming from five continents of the world were happily waving their national flags amidst the singing of ‘We are one’, and with a lotus h ...
Where do Buddhas come from .... and go?
... any mirror you will find all the reflections of all the other mirrors, together with the specific Buddha image in each, without omission or misplacement. The principle of interpenetration is clearly shown by this demonstration. Right here we see an example of one in all and all in one. The principle ...
... any mirror you will find all the reflections of all the other mirrors, together with the specific Buddha image in each, without omission or misplacement. The principle of interpenetration is clearly shown by this demonstration. Right here we see an example of one in all and all in one. The principle ...
CHAPTER II BUDDHISM AND TAOISM DURING THE GOLDEN
... religion of the Rig-Veda in this period, 1000-400 B.C. was as different from modern Hinduism as the ancient Old Testament Hebrew religion was from today‘s Christianity. Vedic Hinduism centered on rituals addressed to Vedic gods, performed by Brahman priests around a sacred fire. Some gods represente ...
... religion of the Rig-Veda in this period, 1000-400 B.C. was as different from modern Hinduism as the ancient Old Testament Hebrew religion was from today‘s Christianity. Vedic Hinduism centered on rituals addressed to Vedic gods, performed by Brahman priests around a sacred fire. Some gods represente ...
The Role of a Monk in Myanmar Society
... Irrawaddy Valley. Similarly, like in other SouthEast Asian countries, the Pyus were under strong and wide influence of the Indian religion and culture, which came into the country through migration and trade. According to Harvey4 the cultural influence from India took root not earlier than A.D. 300. ...
... Irrawaddy Valley. Similarly, like in other SouthEast Asian countries, the Pyus were under strong and wide influence of the Indian religion and culture, which came into the country through migration and trade. According to Harvey4 the cultural influence from India took root not earlier than A.D. 300. ...
The Buddha`s Practical Teaching
... step, for, the Heavenly World being such a pleasant state, one is liable to become enamoured by it and unable to progress and discover the true aim of the Buddha’s teaching. Heavenly enjoyment is the highest form of sensuality and to break one’s attachment to it the Buddha shows it has the disadvant ...
... step, for, the Heavenly World being such a pleasant state, one is liable to become enamoured by it and unable to progress and discover the true aim of the Buddha’s teaching. Heavenly enjoyment is the highest form of sensuality and to break one’s attachment to it the Buddha shows it has the disadvant ...
Origins of research methodology, Buddhism and the Four Noble Truths
... different methods to be used on the same phenomenon or a particular method selected depending on the nature of the matter that is under investigation. For example, there is a considerable difference between natural phenomena and social phenomena. Thus the methods of Social Sciences differ from the m ...
... different methods to be used on the same phenomenon or a particular method selected depending on the nature of the matter that is under investigation. For example, there is a considerable difference between natural phenomena and social phenomena. Thus the methods of Social Sciences differ from the m ...
It All in Your Mind
... He said that people seeking nirvana no more needed to know about the origin of the universe than a person seeking treatment for a lifethreatening wound from an arrow needed to know who had shot the arrow. Slide 27 ...
... He said that people seeking nirvana no more needed to know about the origin of the universe than a person seeking treatment for a lifethreatening wound from an arrow needed to know who had shot the arrow. Slide 27 ...
Buddhist art
Buddhist art is the artistic practices that are influenced by Buddhism. It includes art media which depict Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and other entities; notable Buddhist figures, both historical and mythical; narrative scenes from the lives of all of these; mandalas and other graphic aids to practice; as well as physical objects associated with Buddhist practice, such as vajras, bells, stupas and Buddhist temple architecture. Buddhist art originated on the Indian subcontinent following the historical life of Siddhartha Gautama, 6th to 5th century BC, and thereafter evolved by contact with other cultures as it spread throughout Asia and the world.Buddhist art followed believers as the dharma spread, adapted, and evolved in each new host country. It developed to the north through Central Asia and into Eastern Asia to form the Northern branch of Buddhist art, and to the east as far as Southeast Asia to form the Southern branch of Buddhist art. In India, Buddhist art flourished and influenced the development of Hindu art, until Buddhism nearly disappeared in India around the 10th century due in part to the vigorous expansion of Islam alongside Hinduism.