Buddhist Prayer - A Buddhist Library
... As I have thought about these teachings the last few months, I’ve come to see that there are three distinct ways that people can benefit from a Dharma book, or a collection such as this. The first thing a person can gain is knowledge. All spiritual traditions offer guidelines for living. There are p ...
... As I have thought about these teachings the last few months, I’ve come to see that there are three distinct ways that people can benefit from a Dharma book, or a collection such as this. The first thing a person can gain is knowledge. All spiritual traditions offer guidelines for living. There are p ...
Prayers for Accomplishment in Meditation
... As I have thought about these teachings the last few months, I’ve come to see that there are three distinct ways that people can benefit from a Dharma book, or a collection such as this. The first thing a person can gain is knowledge. All spiritual traditions offer guidelines for living. There are p ...
... As I have thought about these teachings the last few months, I’ve come to see that there are three distinct ways that people can benefit from a Dharma book, or a collection such as this. The first thing a person can gain is knowledge. All spiritual traditions offer guidelines for living. There are p ...
The Genesis of the Bodhisattva Ideal
... Chinese, in which case the respective school affiliation is, however, difficult to ascertain. In addition to the material preserved in Chinese translation, discourses from the (Mūla-)Sarvāstivāda tradition are also extant as quotations in the Tibetan translation of a commentary by Śamathadeva on the ...
... Chinese, in which case the respective school affiliation is, however, difficult to ascertain. In addition to the material preserved in Chinese translation, discourses from the (Mūla-)Sarvāstivāda tradition are also extant as quotations in the Tibetan translation of a commentary by Śamathadeva on the ...
The Different Paths of Buddhism : A Narrative
... they were better off materially than human beings. The complex sacrificial system of Brahmanism drew the ire of the Buddha, who was antagonistic toward its violent nature. By accepting followers from all walks of life, the Buddha also undermined caste prejudice and pretensions. Moreover, the Buddha d ...
... they were better off materially than human beings. The complex sacrificial system of Brahmanism drew the ire of the Buddha, who was antagonistic toward its violent nature. By accepting followers from all walks of life, the Buddha also undermined caste prejudice and pretensions. Moreover, the Buddha d ...
Special Series: Dialogues on Eastern Wisdom (2)
... became monks following the correct Law. When they heard the recitation of the monks, they were critical and disapproving. “Though these eminent monks have been in the order for some time, they are unable to distinguish the various grammatical elements of the texts, such as masculine and feminine wor ...
... became monks following the correct Law. When they heard the recitation of the monks, they were critical and disapproving. “Though these eminent monks have been in the order for some time, they are unable to distinguish the various grammatical elements of the texts, such as masculine and feminine wor ...
Secrets Sutra - The EverLife Foundation
... rendered it the world’s most didactic major religion, in reference to non-Buddhist religions Buddhism has shown an unparalleled tolerance for other views and a desire for finding common ground on the basis of shared human values. Sakyamuni had left a life-affirming, peace-loving tradition designed f ...
... rendered it the world’s most didactic major religion, in reference to non-Buddhist religions Buddhism has shown an unparalleled tolerance for other views and a desire for finding common ground on the basis of shared human values. Sakyamuni had left a life-affirming, peace-loving tradition designed f ...
Mohenjo-daro
... Indian concept of yogic breath control used in sculptures to signify inner life and vitality Prominent belly symbolizes physical and spiritual well-being Fig 12 & 13 – male torsos from Harappa Fig 117 – Shiva Nataraja ...
... Indian concept of yogic breath control used in sculptures to signify inner life and vitality Prominent belly symbolizes physical and spiritual well-being Fig 12 & 13 – male torsos from Harappa Fig 117 – Shiva Nataraja ...
Gautama Buddha was born in Helabima
... උප ාර ලන පරම පවිත්රt සිරි සද්ධර්මය- The most supermandane sacred Buddha Dhamma which will help to realize the Nibbana”, the reason for disclosing the real truth of the birth place of Buddha and the Buddha Shakthi is to help out to fulfill a particular limitation in Maha Parinibbana Sutta. If this ta ...
... උප ාර ලන පරම පවිත්රt සිරි සද්ධර්මය- The most supermandane sacred Buddha Dhamma which will help to realize the Nibbana”, the reason for disclosing the real truth of the birth place of Buddha and the Buddha Shakthi is to help out to fulfill a particular limitation in Maha Parinibbana Sutta. If this ta ...
What Buddhists Believe
... of the Buddha. At the same time he has supported the spread not only of Theravada Buddhism, but also of Mahayana and of Vajrayana because he maintained that all these schools are a part of the ekayana, the One Way. While serving the spiritual and cultural needs of the members of the Sasana Abhiwurdh ...
... of the Buddha. At the same time he has supported the spread not only of Theravada Buddhism, but also of Mahayana and of Vajrayana because he maintained that all these schools are a part of the ekayana, the One Way. While serving the spiritual and cultural needs of the members of the Sasana Abhiwurdh ...
The Life of Nichiren Daishonin - Sgi-Usa
... suffering and set forth the means by which people could eradicate such suffering. On July 16, 1260, he submitted this treatise to Hojo Tokiyori, the retired regent of the Kamakura military government, who was still effectively the country’s most powerful leader. It was the first time that Nichiren r ...
... suffering and set forth the means by which people could eradicate such suffering. On July 16, 1260, he submitted this treatise to Hojo Tokiyori, the retired regent of the Kamakura military government, who was still effectively the country’s most powerful leader. It was the first time that Nichiren r ...
The Buddha`s Ancient Path
... eternal verities of life, ‘in quest of the supreme security from bondage--Nibbana’ 4 . This was the great renunciation. Dedicating himself to the noble task of discovering a remedy for life’s universal ill, he sought guidance from two famous sages, Alara Kalama and Uddaka Ramaputta, hoping that they ...
... eternal verities of life, ‘in quest of the supreme security from bondage--Nibbana’ 4 . This was the great renunciation. Dedicating himself to the noble task of discovering a remedy for life’s universal ill, he sought guidance from two famous sages, Alara Kalama and Uddaka Ramaputta, hoping that they ...
The Arya Dharma of Sakya Muni, Gautama Buddha. The Ethics of
... fisherman, and Paul was a tentmaker of Tarsus. The founder of the religion was Jesus, son of a Jewish Carpenter of Nazareth. Islam was founded by Mohammed, who was by profession a supervisor of a caravan in service under an Arabian lady of Mecca. The religion of Zendavesta was founded by Zoroaster, ...
... fisherman, and Paul was a tentmaker of Tarsus. The founder of the religion was Jesus, son of a Jewish Carpenter of Nazareth. Islam was founded by Mohammed, who was by profession a supervisor of a caravan in service under an Arabian lady of Mecca. The religion of Zendavesta was founded by Zoroaster, ...
Buddhist Thought: A complete introduction to the Indian
... they really are’, what sort of ‘seeing’ is necessary, and how to bring that about, will form the content of Buddhism.1 I have referred to ‘Buddhism’ as what speakers of European languages (or ‘the West’) think of as the ‘-ism’ that derives from the (or a) Buddha. While one could scarcely be both an ...
... they really are’, what sort of ‘seeing’ is necessary, and how to bring that about, will form the content of Buddhism.1 I have referred to ‘Buddhism’ as what speakers of European languages (or ‘the West’) think of as the ‘-ism’ that derives from the (or a) Buddha. While one could scarcely be both an ...
