Suttas as History: Four Approaches to the "Sermon on the Noble
... of Buddhavamsa itself (again without a hint that the Buddha actually hesitated). Asvaghosa's Buddhacaritahas God come in an exalted company, more as a social call than an actual plea; the Buddha already knows he is going to preach his message before God arrives. A similar move is also made in later ...
... of Buddhavamsa itself (again without a hint that the Buddha actually hesitated). Asvaghosa's Buddhacaritahas God come in an exalted company, more as a social call than an actual plea; the Buddha already knows he is going to preach his message before God arrives. A similar move is also made in later ...
Buddhist Thoughts on Symbiosis—And its Contemporary Implications
... other…a symbiosis is the co-existence of unlike components, and the right to be different is accepted by the members of its community, which is fundamentally different from assimilation into one like-minded entity.”15 As mentioned above, at the core of the current definition of symbiosis is an under ...
... other…a symbiosis is the co-existence of unlike components, and the right to be different is accepted by the members of its community, which is fundamentally different from assimilation into one like-minded entity.”15 As mentioned above, at the core of the current definition of symbiosis is an under ...
THE TEACHING METHODS OF BUDDHA
... The Sadhi,nirmocana Śūtra elaborates on the three wisdoms, thus: Through a wisdom arisen from [hearing] the doctrine, Bodhisattvas base themselves upon the words [of the sutras], take the text literally, and do not yet understand the intention… Through a wisdom arisen from thinking, Bodhisattvas do ...
... The Sadhi,nirmocana Śūtra elaborates on the three wisdoms, thus: Through a wisdom arisen from [hearing] the doctrine, Bodhisattvas base themselves upon the words [of the sutras], take the text literally, and do not yet understand the intention… Through a wisdom arisen from thinking, Bodhisattvas do ...
Why the Buddha “Hesitated” To Teach
... 2.3.1 The Buddha’s “inner conflict”? Some modern scholars regard the story of the Brahmā Sahampati‘s entreaty to the Buddha to teach the Dharma for the benefit of the world as “a symbolic and psychological description of the Buddha’s inner conflict.”7 The implication here, some scholars argue, is th ...
... 2.3.1 The Buddha’s “inner conflict”? Some modern scholars regard the story of the Brahmā Sahampati‘s entreaty to the Buddha to teach the Dharma for the benefit of the world as “a symbolic and psychological description of the Buddha’s inner conflict.”7 The implication here, some scholars argue, is th ...
Nichiren Shoshu/ Soka Gakkai Buddhism Profile
... Gakkai or Value-Creation Study Society) under the leadership of Tsunesaburoo Makiguchi and his protege, Joosei Toda. They initiated it as a protest against the authoritarian approach of the Japanese Ministry of Education. In 1943 along with 21 adherents, Makiguchi and Toda were accused of disloyalty ...
... Gakkai or Value-Creation Study Society) under the leadership of Tsunesaburoo Makiguchi and his protege, Joosei Toda. They initiated it as a protest against the authoritarian approach of the Japanese Ministry of Education. In 1943 along with 21 adherents, Makiguchi and Toda were accused of disloyalty ...
Precepts Guideline Manual
... We all have Bodhichitta (Buddha nature). How do we plant those qualities in our minds and become Bodhisattvas ? The term Bodhisattva (Pāli language) was used by the Buddha in the Pāli Canon to refer to himself both in his previous lives and as a young man in his current life, prior to his enlightenm ...
... We all have Bodhichitta (Buddha nature). How do we plant those qualities in our minds and become Bodhisattvas ? The term Bodhisattva (Pāli language) was used by the Buddha in the Pāli Canon to refer to himself both in his previous lives and as a young man in his current life, prior to his enlightenm ...
The Opening Of The Eyes
... In "On Prayer," Nichiren writes: ''Though one may be a parent, if of humble station, one cannot at the same time assume the role of sovereign. And though one may he a sovereign, if not also a parent, one may inspire fear. And though one may be both a parent and a sovereign, one cannot be a teacher a ...
... In "On Prayer," Nichiren writes: ''Though one may be a parent, if of humble station, one cannot at the same time assume the role of sovereign. And though one may he a sovereign, if not also a parent, one may inspire fear. And though one may be both a parent and a sovereign, one cannot be a teacher a ...
Damming the Dhamma: Problems with Bhikkhunãs in the Pali Vinaya
... Repeatedly in this episode the narrative stresses the concept of purity: the ÒtrueÓ brahman is devoid of àsavas and protrusions (ussada) that impinge on the world (Mahàvagga I 2); both the nàga king and the catuddisa kings protect the Buddha from defilement (the nàga from the elements; the catuddisa ...
... Repeatedly in this episode the narrative stresses the concept of purity: the ÒtrueÓ brahman is devoid of àsavas and protrusions (ussada) that impinge on the world (Mahàvagga I 2); both the nàga king and the catuddisa kings protect the Buddha from defilement (the nàga from the elements; the catuddisa ...
buddhism - University of Phoenix
... salvation from suffering lies only in our own efforts. The Buddha taught that in understanding how we create suffering for ourselves we can become free. We might imagine that the discomfort of having to face ourselves and take responsibility for our own liberation would be an unappealing path that w ...
... salvation from suffering lies only in our own efforts. The Buddha taught that in understanding how we create suffering for ourselves we can become free. We might imagine that the discomfort of having to face ourselves and take responsibility for our own liberation would be an unappealing path that w ...
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... to whether he was a follower of the Buddha. Indeed, the Major Discourse with Sakuludayin is set in Rajagaha, and describes that Sakuludayin was part of a large group of wandering ascetics, (many of whom were well known), which had gathered in the area to loudly discuss many trivial matters. Sakuluda ...
... to whether he was a follower of the Buddha. Indeed, the Major Discourse with Sakuludayin is set in Rajagaha, and describes that Sakuludayin was part of a large group of wandering ascetics, (many of whom were well known), which had gathered in the area to loudly discuss many trivial matters. Sakuluda ...
The Pursuit of Perfection - Fisher Digital Publications
... the body and the mind throughout a person’s life. In order to achieve good karma one must live life according to dharma, or what is right. Nandan states in an article, Dharma is the ultimate balance of all living things; it belongs to everything, including the universe. Every soul is responsible for ...
... the body and the mind throughout a person’s life. In order to achieve good karma one must live life according to dharma, or what is right. Nandan states in an article, Dharma is the ultimate balance of all living things; it belongs to everything, including the universe. Every soul is responsible for ...
The Buddha’s Past Life as a Princess Ekottarika-āgama Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... arguably the earliest strata of jātaka tales attested in Buddhist literature, in order to provide a background for evaluating the Ekottarika-āgama discourse that reports a past life of the Buddha as a woman. Besides noting indications for the early development and significance of the jātaka genre th ...
... arguably the earliest strata of jātaka tales attested in Buddhist literature, in order to provide a background for evaluating the Ekottarika-āgama discourse that reports a past life of the Buddha as a woman. Besides noting indications for the early development and significance of the jātaka genre th ...