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Glossary of Buddhist Terms - Prison Mindfulness Institute
... becomes Buddha, from his first aspiration to Buddhahood until the time of his full awakening. Bodhisattva-mahasattva: The suffix mahasattva ('Great Being') signifies a bodhisattva who's awakening is very advanced, approaching that of a Buddha. Bodhisattva Vow: This Vow is essential to Mahayana Buddh ...
... becomes Buddha, from his first aspiration to Buddhahood until the time of his full awakening. Bodhisattva-mahasattva: The suffix mahasattva ('Great Being') signifies a bodhisattva who's awakening is very advanced, approaching that of a Buddha. Bodhisattva Vow: This Vow is essential to Mahayana Buddh ...
Buddhist Perspective on the Importance of Healthy Thinking
... sicknesses are regarded as serious as or more serious than physical sicknesses. The Salleka sutta, Vattūpama Sutta, and Sabbāsava Sutta of the Majjima Nikāya” can be cited as examples. According to these discourses, a number of mental sicknesses that can be affected by the individual are included su ...
... sicknesses are regarded as serious as or more serious than physical sicknesses. The Salleka sutta, Vattūpama Sutta, and Sabbāsava Sutta of the Majjima Nikāya” can be cited as examples. According to these discourses, a number of mental sicknesses that can be affected by the individual are included su ...
The Different Buddhist Traditions
... Amitabha Buddha : Amitabha Buddha means the Buddha of “Boundless Light” or “Infinite Life” and is the main Buddha of the Pure Land sect. They believe that he resides in Sukhavati, the Western Paradise of Eternal Bliss, or simply the Pure Land, which he created through his infinite merits when he was ...
... Amitabha Buddha : Amitabha Buddha means the Buddha of “Boundless Light” or “Infinite Life” and is the main Buddha of the Pure Land sect. They believe that he resides in Sukhavati, the Western Paradise of Eternal Bliss, or simply the Pure Land, which he created through his infinite merits when he was ...
The Buddhist Approach to Overcoming Suffering
... we can learn, then they can be accepted without suffering. Finally, the future unpleasant, our own death, eventual losses and changes in the direction we deem negative, we entertain with fear. Overcoming clinging, desire, resentment and fear empowers us to accept and embrace whatever comes our way, ...
... we can learn, then they can be accepted without suffering. Finally, the future unpleasant, our own death, eventual losses and changes in the direction we deem negative, we entertain with fear. Overcoming clinging, desire, resentment and fear empowers us to accept and embrace whatever comes our way, ...
essay - GEOCITIES.ws
... Perhaps one of the broadest categories, right conduct requires noble actions from the follower. Buddha demonstrates a constant respect for the value of life. The person seeking an end to suffering should not create suffering in their search. Buddhism, therefore, strictly prohibits killing of people ...
... Perhaps one of the broadest categories, right conduct requires noble actions from the follower. Buddha demonstrates a constant respect for the value of life. The person seeking an end to suffering should not create suffering in their search. Buddhism, therefore, strictly prohibits killing of people ...
Medicine Buddha guided sadhana
... Adorned with Jewels, Moon, and Lotus, I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings. May your vow to benefit all sentient beings now ripen for myself and others. To the Bhagavan, completely perfected Buddha having realized the ultimate nature of all phenomena, Buddha Stainless Excellent Gold, Grea ...
... Adorned with Jewels, Moon, and Lotus, I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings. May your vow to benefit all sentient beings now ripen for myself and others. To the Bhagavan, completely perfected Buddha having realized the ultimate nature of all phenomena, Buddha Stainless Excellent Gold, Grea ...
BA / VMO Vinaya and the Buddhist Monastic Order
... In former times, O monks, as well as now, it is the subject of dukkha that I make known to the world and the cessation of dukkha]. Early suttas put this idea of Samsāra and release therefrom in this manner. The Buddha first introduces to the world his complete thesis, i.e. his conviction through his ...
... In former times, O monks, as well as now, it is the subject of dukkha that I make known to the world and the cessation of dukkha]. Early suttas put this idea of Samsāra and release therefrom in this manner. The Buddha first introduces to the world his complete thesis, i.e. his conviction through his ...
Meditation - Denny High School
... The Buddha himself favoured mediation over other religious practices The Buddha gained enlightenment through the practice of meditation Meditation was practiced in India before the Buddha’s time He learned it from Shramana teachers in the forest ...
... The Buddha himself favoured mediation over other religious practices The Buddha gained enlightenment through the practice of meditation Meditation was practiced in India before the Buddha’s time He learned it from Shramana teachers in the forest ...
Against Scientific Magisterial Imperialism
... Alan draws the parallels between ‘emptiness’ as a core Buddhist teaching, with the vacuum of the physicists, saying that ‘Buddhist science investigates consciousness and Western science investigates physical phenomena’. The explication of the parallels is instructive and illuminating, and is conclu ...
... Alan draws the parallels between ‘emptiness’ as a core Buddhist teaching, with the vacuum of the physicists, saying that ‘Buddhist science investigates consciousness and Western science investigates physical phenomena’. The explication of the parallels is instructive and illuminating, and is conclu ...
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... schools. And the ruling powers will not oppose the majority and tradition handed down from previous rulers. As a result, they are filled with hatred and fear toward Nichiren Daishonin and all positive universal forces no longer protect the country. The Daishonin then poses the question: if his follo ...
... schools. And the ruling powers will not oppose the majority and tradition handed down from previous rulers. As a result, they are filled with hatred and fear toward Nichiren Daishonin and all positive universal forces no longer protect the country. The Daishonin then poses the question: if his follo ...
Sanathana Sarathi. - Region 7 Sai Centers
... In a mood of profound resolution, he sat beneath a tree on the banks of the Nairanjana, where he recalled a natural and unforced experience of meditative absorption (dhyana) that had occurred to him in his youth as he sat beneath a rose-apple tree. Taking this as a more balanced and harmonious appr ...
... In a mood of profound resolution, he sat beneath a tree on the banks of the Nairanjana, where he recalled a natural and unforced experience of meditative absorption (dhyana) that had occurred to him in his youth as he sat beneath a rose-apple tree. Taking this as a more balanced and harmonious appr ...
201406 Vesak Edition - Samadhi Buddhist Foundation
... bright blue sky and the beautiful green trees. Lucky Uncle and other dedicated parents had decorated the hall the night before. Ball shaped decorations from Sri Lanka hung on strings along the path leading to the hall. Hanging above the entrance was a Raeli Palama (රැළි පාලම). A raeli palama is a la ...
... bright blue sky and the beautiful green trees. Lucky Uncle and other dedicated parents had decorated the hall the night before. Ball shaped decorations from Sri Lanka hung on strings along the path leading to the hall. Hanging above the entrance was a Raeli Palama (රැළි පාලම). A raeli palama is a la ...
buddhism - Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre
... abandoning delusions (anger, ignorance) altogether, one attains the permanent inner peace of Nirvana, just like Buddha. ...
... abandoning delusions (anger, ignorance) altogether, one attains the permanent inner peace of Nirvana, just like Buddha. ...
Leader Resource 1 - eternallycompelling.org
... eminence: more commentaries have been written about it than about any other sutra. In this sutra, the Buddha himself, here called the Shakyamuni Buddha (meaning, “The Buddha of the clan of Shakya”) or the Thus Come One (one of his many honorific titles), is teaching. The Lotus Sutra is the main insp ...
... eminence: more commentaries have been written about it than about any other sutra. In this sutra, the Buddha himself, here called the Shakyamuni Buddha (meaning, “The Buddha of the clan of Shakya”) or the Thus Come One (one of his many honorific titles), is teaching. The Lotus Sutra is the main insp ...