10 Taking of Refuge
... Sangha Refuge is the Ariya Sangha, the noble community made up of those persons who have attained any of the four stages of sainthood. The noble disciples (Buddhist saints) are permanently free from wrong views and doubt, the Buddha's teaching has taken root in them and they do not have to depend on ...
... Sangha Refuge is the Ariya Sangha, the noble community made up of those persons who have attained any of the four stages of sainthood. The noble disciples (Buddhist saints) are permanently free from wrong views and doubt, the Buddha's teaching has taken root in them and they do not have to depend on ...
The Middle Way
... The Buddha’s discovery The Buddha’s realisation (awakening) under the Bodhi tree has been described in countless texts and stories. Those stories exemplify our main problem with Buddhism: How can we know what piece of knowledge represents the Buddha’s authentic teaching? In many texts the Buddha’s a ...
... The Buddha’s discovery The Buddha’s realisation (awakening) under the Bodhi tree has been described in countless texts and stories. Those stories exemplify our main problem with Buddhism: How can we know what piece of knowledge represents the Buddha’s authentic teaching? In many texts the Buddha’s a ...
To Understand Buddha`s Teaching
... found in a traditional way place where cultivators had up to sixteen hours a day for both lessons and cultivation. The lessons included listening to lectures and discussions. The cultivation session included either Buddha name chanting or sitting meditation. Study and cultivation were used hand in h ...
... found in a traditional way place where cultivators had up to sixteen hours a day for both lessons and cultivation. The lessons included listening to lectures and discussions. The cultivation session included either Buddha name chanting or sitting meditation. Study and cultivation were used hand in h ...
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... those of Earth Ter, except that they do not rely on any external earthy source, such as yellow scrolls as the key to discovery. In many instances of mind Ter, seeing or hearing symbolic words or sounds in visions causes the discovery of Ter, but usually the discovery does not rely on any external so ...
... those of Earth Ter, except that they do not rely on any external earthy source, such as yellow scrolls as the key to discovery. In many instances of mind Ter, seeing or hearing symbolic words or sounds in visions causes the discovery of Ter, but usually the discovery does not rely on any external so ...
The Dhammapada
... whom it is addressed, as well as from the diversity of needs that may co-exist even in a single individual. To make sense of the various utterances found in the Dhammapada, we will suggest a schematism of four levels to be used for ascertaining the intention behind any particular verse found in the ...
... whom it is addressed, as well as from the diversity of needs that may co-exist even in a single individual. To make sense of the various utterances found in the Dhammapada, we will suggest a schematism of four levels to be used for ascertaining the intention behind any particular verse found in the ...
Violence and Disruption in Society
... think, breaking into pieces by their wisdom the speculations of their adversaries. [17] Violence of state and violence in the name of religion were two faces of the Buddha's society. Violence within the economic order was another. The sixth century B.C. in India witnessed urbanization and commercial ...
... think, breaking into pieces by their wisdom the speculations of their adversaries. [17] Violence of state and violence in the name of religion were two faces of the Buddha's society. Violence within the economic order was another. The sixth century B.C. in India witnessed urbanization and commercial ...
Jayarava-Spiral Path
... them varies considerably – we do not, apparently, have good English equivalents. I’ve settled on joy, rapture, serenity, bliss, and integration respectively. The first four are relatively uncontroversial. However, samādhi in this more specific sense is usually translated as ‘concentration’ or ‘absor ...
... them varies considerably – we do not, apparently, have good English equivalents. I’ve settled on joy, rapture, serenity, bliss, and integration respectively. The first four are relatively uncontroversial. However, samādhi in this more specific sense is usually translated as ‘concentration’ or ‘absor ...
The Lost Empire of the Silk Road The discovery of
... All eyes turned East, towards the Orient and the scattered lands that lay along the long-travelled Silk Road. The Silk Road! The name spelled mystery and adventure, and was woven like a red thread in the imagination of the young explorers. The Silk Road, the route made legend by the travels of Marco ...
... All eyes turned East, towards the Orient and the scattered lands that lay along the long-travelled Silk Road. The Silk Road! The name spelled mystery and adventure, and was woven like a red thread in the imagination of the young explorers. The Silk Road, the route made legend by the travels of Marco ...
Introduction - Gatwick Airport Chaplaincy
... other works are derivative and non-original imitations, therefore less valuable. The Agama sutras are, as far as we can tell, first- or second-order derivatives, recreations of teachings from Ananda’s apparently inexhaustible memory, memorized, recited, passed on and eventually written down. At this ...
... other works are derivative and non-original imitations, therefore less valuable. The Agama sutras are, as far as we can tell, first- or second-order derivatives, recreations of teachings from Ananda’s apparently inexhaustible memory, memorized, recited, passed on and eventually written down. At this ...
Mahāyāna Buddhism: The Path to Buddhahood
... explains that all the unhappiness in the world originates from favoring oneself. The only way to achieve happiness is to abandon self-centeredness.13 Moreover, the qualities of Buddhahood are attained from serving other sentient beings just as they are attained from serving the Buddhas.14 The solida ...
... explains that all the unhappiness in the world originates from favoring oneself. The only way to achieve happiness is to abandon self-centeredness.13 Moreover, the qualities of Buddhahood are attained from serving other sentient beings just as they are attained from serving the Buddhas.14 The solida ...
History and Gratitude in Theravada Buddhism
... Buddhist histories written in the Sinhala language show evidence of having once been preoccupied with transforming how people felt and lived in the world. In such texts we see signs of history being constructed and used to affect how contemporary devotees understood themselves in relation to an idea ...
... Buddhist histories written in the Sinhala language show evidence of having once been preoccupied with transforming how people felt and lived in the world. In such texts we see signs of history being constructed and used to affect how contemporary devotees understood themselves in relation to an idea ...
The Buddha`s Fire Miracles Anālayo . 5(11): 9–42. © 5 Bhikkhu
... might bend or stretch an arm and appeared on the mountain, which thereupon was illuminated by a great light. Its account differs from the other versions in so far as, after describing the reaction of the people on seeing the mountain illuminated in this way, it relates this effect also to the Buddha ...
... might bend or stretch an arm and appeared on the mountain, which thereupon was illuminated by a great light. Its account differs from the other versions in so far as, after describing the reaction of the people on seeing the mountain illuminated in this way, it relates this effect also to the Buddha ...
Mindfulness and the Four Noble Truths
... There is debate amongst Buddhist schools as to exactly what constitutes liberation (i.e. the cessation of suffering) and whether it represents the conclusion of the spiritual journey. For example, some Buddhist systems contend that liberation and enlightenment are two distinct conditions, whereby li ...
... There is debate amongst Buddhist schools as to exactly what constitutes liberation (i.e. the cessation of suffering) and whether it represents the conclusion of the spiritual journey. For example, some Buddhist systems contend that liberation and enlightenment are two distinct conditions, whereby li ...
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... just presented (19). The Buddha’s famous disciple Sariputra begs the Buddha for a further explanation, which the Buddha at first declines to give. Sariputra begs three times before the Buddha finally relents. As the Buddha prepares to speak, a group of “haughty” sravakas and pratyekabuddhas bow and ...
... just presented (19). The Buddha’s famous disciple Sariputra begs the Buddha for a further explanation, which the Buddha at first declines to give. Sariputra begs three times before the Buddha finally relents. As the Buddha prepares to speak, a group of “haughty” sravakas and pratyekabuddhas bow and ...
Teachings in Chinese Buddhism
... I was in a state of agitation and emptiness when I was introduced to Christianity. I became deeply interested in it. This is a religion with a fully socialised character. It was from Christianity that I learned the relationship of devoutness and a pure faith to the true meaning of religion. Christia ...
... I was in a state of agitation and emptiness when I was introduced to Christianity. I became deeply interested in it. This is a religion with a fully socialised character. It was from Christianity that I learned the relationship of devoutness and a pure faith to the true meaning of religion. Christia ...
Selected Translation of Miao-Yun Part One and Two
... I was in a state of agitation and emptiness when I was introduced to Christianity. I became deeply interested in it. This is a religion with a fully socialised character. It was from Christianity that I learned the relationship of devoutness and a pure faith to the true meaning of religion. Christia ...
... I was in a state of agitation and emptiness when I was introduced to Christianity. I became deeply interested in it. This is a religion with a fully socialised character. It was from Christianity that I learned the relationship of devoutness and a pure faith to the true meaning of religion. Christia ...
Transcript of the teachings by Geshe Chonyi
... When we reflect on the meaning of practising the Dharma, it means to transform our minds for the better especially when we have all the favourable conditions now. We should try to place as many imprints as we can on our minds. If we do not do this, it will be difficult to get such an opportunity aga ...
... When we reflect on the meaning of practising the Dharma, it means to transform our minds for the better especially when we have all the favourable conditions now. We should try to place as many imprints as we can on our minds. If we do not do this, it will be difficult to get such an opportunity aga ...
