Arahants and Bodhisattvas
... To briefly characterize these perspectives, I would say that the Nikàyas and âgamas give us a "historical-realistic perspective" on the Buddha, while the Mahàyàna såtras give us a "mythic-metaphysical perspective." By using these terms, I'm not intending to use the Nikàyas to trump the Mahàyàna såtr ...
... To briefly characterize these perspectives, I would say that the Nikàyas and âgamas give us a "historical-realistic perspective" on the Buddha, while the Mahàyàna såtras give us a "mythic-metaphysical perspective." By using these terms, I'm not intending to use the Nikàyas to trump the Mahàyàna såtr ...
On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the
... they would not find themselves regretting unasked questions after his passing. Up until his last moment, Shakyamuni actively sought out dialogue, and the drama of his final voyage from beginning to end is illuminated by the light of language, skillfully wielded by one who was truly a “master of word ...
... they would not find themselves regretting unasked questions after his passing. Up until his last moment, Shakyamuni actively sought out dialogue, and the drama of his final voyage from beginning to end is illuminated by the light of language, skillfully wielded by one who was truly a “master of word ...
DAIS-TG - DharmaNet
... esteem. The Buddha did not humiliate women, but only regarded them as feeble by nature. He saw the innate good of both men and women and assigned to them their due places in His teaching. Sex is no barrier for purification or service. Sometimes the Pāli term used to connote women mātugāma which mean ...
... esteem. The Buddha did not humiliate women, but only regarded them as feeble by nature. He saw the innate good of both men and women and assigned to them their due places in His teaching. Sex is no barrier for purification or service. Sometimes the Pāli term used to connote women mātugāma which mean ...
If Intention Is Karma: A New Approach to
... defensive war? Or suppose I am ready to lay down my life holding up the principle of non-violence. But is it right to leave the junior monks and novices in my charge to their fate in the cruel hands of bandits? Here we may be tempted to answer that it depends on particular circumstances. However, su ...
... defensive war? Or suppose I am ready to lay down my life holding up the principle of non-violence. But is it right to leave the junior monks and novices in my charge to their fate in the cruel hands of bandits? Here we may be tempted to answer that it depends on particular circumstances. However, su ...
The Kalpa of Decrease
... Now in this latter, evil age, great evil arises less from secular wrongdoing than with respect to the doctrines of the religious world. Because people today are unaware of this and endeavor to cultivate roots of merit, the world declines all the more. To give support to the priests of the Tendai, S ...
... Now in this latter, evil age, great evil arises less from secular wrongdoing than with respect to the doctrines of the religious world. Because people today are unaware of this and endeavor to cultivate roots of merit, the world declines all the more. To give support to the priests of the Tendai, S ...
Sutra of the Medicine Buddha
... tive karma changes for the good. “The drifting life is cast aside for one of spiritual dedication” (John Blofeld). With the removal of greed, anger and delusion, most other illnesses, however physical their symptoms, are also eventually cured. b) Transference of merit Some of us may ask whether the ...
... tive karma changes for the good. “The drifting life is cast aside for one of spiritual dedication” (John Blofeld). With the removal of greed, anger and delusion, most other illnesses, however physical their symptoms, are also eventually cured. b) Transference of merit Some of us may ask whether the ...
Introduction to Agama Sutra: The First Buddhist Scripture
... Chuang Chun Jiang, a disciple of reverend Yin Suan who, I found out later, has written many tomes of work on early Buddhist history. It showed that at the time of the Buddha, his teachings focused much less on the intellectual aspects of "Sunyata", but more centered on the practical ways of seeking ...
... Chuang Chun Jiang, a disciple of reverend Yin Suan who, I found out later, has written many tomes of work on early Buddhist history. It showed that at the time of the Buddha, his teachings focused much less on the intellectual aspects of "Sunyata", but more centered on the practical ways of seeking ...
Was the Buddha Omniscient?
... combustion engine? While, for sure, it is impossible to prove that the Buddha could not have known such things it seems unreasonable to suggest that he may have done since there is absolutely no evidence to support this claim. After all, why would he? Moreover, what, anyway would be the value of suc ...
... combustion engine? While, for sure, it is impossible to prove that the Buddha could not have known such things it seems unreasonable to suggest that he may have done since there is absolutely no evidence to support this claim. After all, why would he? Moreover, what, anyway would be the value of suc ...
As mentioned in the verse of The Foundation of All Good Qualities:-
... According to the CMWS: the apprehension of true existence is posited to be an afflictive obscuration the seeds that are deposited by this apprehension of true existence are also posited as an afflictive obscuration. 1. the apprehension of true existence 2. the seeds that are being deposited by t ...
... According to the CMWS: the apprehension of true existence is posited to be an afflictive obscuration the seeds that are deposited by this apprehension of true existence are also posited as an afflictive obscuration. 1. the apprehension of true existence 2. the seeds that are being deposited by t ...
Buddhism - Spiritual Awakening Radio
... Siddhartha began to feel disheartened. It is believed that in this state of mind Siddhartha saw Lord Indra (the king of gods) in a dream. Indra was playing a stringed instrument. One string of this instrument was too tight and the sound coming from it was discordant, whil another string was too loos ...
... Siddhartha began to feel disheartened. It is believed that in this state of mind Siddhartha saw Lord Indra (the king of gods) in a dream. Indra was playing a stringed instrument. One string of this instrument was too tight and the sound coming from it was discordant, whil another string was too loos ...
3 Rafts of Buddhism
... one of the Buddhist heavens, from which they provide divine assistance to those who worship them Transfer merit of their karma to their devotees On occasion they appear in the world as human beings The ideal type rather than the arhat Compassion is the supreme virtue- more important than wis ...
... one of the Buddhist heavens, from which they provide divine assistance to those who worship them Transfer merit of their karma to their devotees On occasion they appear in the world as human beings The ideal type rather than the arhat Compassion is the supreme virtue- more important than wis ...
Year-8-Buddhism-HW-h.. - Haslingden High School
... Gotami went to another house. But the same thing happened again. This time a young girl answered the door and Gotami asked her for a mustard seed. The girl said she was sorry, but her mother had ________ a few weeks ago, so she could not help Gotami in her search. Gotami kept searching all day for a ...
... Gotami went to another house. But the same thing happened again. This time a young girl answered the door and Gotami asked her for a mustard seed. The girl said she was sorry, but her mother had ________ a few weeks ago, so she could not help Gotami in her search. Gotami kept searching all day for a ...
The Four Noble Truths
... organisation requires a high and strong level of moral inside the group, and the fact that this model has to be thought in a more global way – linking the microvillage with the global-village in trade, commerce and peace-keeping efforts. ...
... organisation requires a high and strong level of moral inside the group, and the fact that this model has to be thought in a more global way – linking the microvillage with the global-village in trade, commerce and peace-keeping efforts. ...