Ameriyana: The Western Vehicle of the Buddha Dharma
... of antiquated patriarchal monasticism.”17 Instead of looking for this outdated religious notion, these Buddhists are searching for ways to be attentive and mindful in everyday life; Buddhism has become basically, a set of ethics. In some ways, this development within Zen Buddhism does not at all res ...
... of antiquated patriarchal monasticism.”17 Instead of looking for this outdated religious notion, these Buddhists are searching for ways to be attentive and mindful in everyday life; Buddhism has become basically, a set of ethics. In some ways, this development within Zen Buddhism does not at all res ...
Reviews
... Buddhism but has a narrower focus, namely, the formation of early Buddhist doctrine as found in the Pàli Canon. The subjects Gombrich investigates range widely from fundamental doctrinal issues to the interpretation of rare expressions. His approach to this variegated material is unified by the thes ...
... Buddhism but has a narrower focus, namely, the formation of early Buddhist doctrine as found in the Pàli Canon. The subjects Gombrich investigates range widely from fundamental doctrinal issues to the interpretation of rare expressions. His approach to this variegated material is unified by the thes ...
1 Throughout the existence of humankind, an intrinsically growing
... the rest of the physical world, including other people and the environment, and even from our own minds. This disconnect is embodied in our lack of empathy for others, our imprudent sense of domination over nature, our mindlessly skewed misconceptions of ourselves as a species and, ultimately, in th ...
... the rest of the physical world, including other people and the environment, and even from our own minds. This disconnect is embodied in our lack of empathy for others, our imprudent sense of domination over nature, our mindlessly skewed misconceptions of ourselves as a species and, ultimately, in th ...
Ancient Universities in India
... Takshashila is considered a place of religious and historical sanctity by Hindus and Buddhists. The former do so not only because, in its time, Takshashila was the seat of Vedic learning, but also because the strategist, Chanakya, who later helped consolidate the empire of Emperor Chandragupta Maury ...
... Takshashila is considered a place of religious and historical sanctity by Hindus and Buddhists. The former do so not only because, in its time, Takshashila was the seat of Vedic learning, but also because the strategist, Chanakya, who later helped consolidate the empire of Emperor Chandragupta Maury ...
Free Inquiry and Japanese Buddhist Studies: The Case of Katō
... journals and in introductory texts on Buddhist history and doctrine aimed at a popular audience. They also continued to engage in social edification projects, advancing a political vision that paired the ideal of self-governance (jichi 自治) with sanguine visions of a benevolent state that would use t ...
... journals and in introductory texts on Buddhist history and doctrine aimed at a popular audience. They also continued to engage in social edification projects, advancing a political vision that paired the ideal of self-governance (jichi 自治) with sanguine visions of a benevolent state that would use t ...
Secrets of Buddhist Art: Tibet, Japan, and Korea
... Artistic Representations in Buddhism Early Buddhist art relied on symbols, such as the stupa (a structure that contains relics and serves as a burial place), the Bodhi tree, a throne, and footprints, rather than figural references to the events of the historical Buddha’s life. The first anthropomor ...
... Artistic Representations in Buddhism Early Buddhist art relied on symbols, such as the stupa (a structure that contains relics and serves as a burial place), the Bodhi tree, a throne, and footprints, rather than figural references to the events of the historical Buddha’s life. The first anthropomor ...
Voice of Buddha CD Booklet
... enough. We have to approach it not just from the head but also from the heart – even the belly. The responses he evokes are therefore heartfelt and visceral. He pulls off the truly unusual feat of being simultaneously scholarly and vivid; deeply traditional and yet bang up to the minute. As it deve ...
... enough. We have to approach it not just from the head but also from the heart – even the belly. The responses he evokes are therefore heartfelt and visceral. He pulls off the truly unusual feat of being simultaneously scholarly and vivid; deeply traditional and yet bang up to the minute. As it deve ...
1 White, WL (2012). Buddhism and addiction recovery: An interview
... Buddhism doesn’t have a theistic approach to spirituality. I’ve translated the Steps through a Buddhist’s lens to offer people a different way of understanding what a higher power might be, and that seems particularly appealing beyond just people in recovery. I think that Buddhism is really a religi ...
... Buddhism doesn’t have a theistic approach to spirituality. I’ve translated the Steps through a Buddhist’s lens to offer people a different way of understanding what a higher power might be, and that seems particularly appealing beyond just people in recovery. I think that Buddhism is really a religi ...
What Is Our Buddhist Practice
... means by which these sufferings could be overcome. Following his enlightenment at age 30, he traveled throughout India for some 50 years, sharing the wisdom he had discovered. The term Buddha, or “enlightened one,” is applied to any human being who realizes the eternity of life and the operation of ...
... means by which these sufferings could be overcome. Following his enlightenment at age 30, he traveled throughout India for some 50 years, sharing the wisdom he had discovered. The term Buddha, or “enlightened one,” is applied to any human being who realizes the eternity of life and the operation of ...
ISSN 1076-9005 Volume 5 1998: 276-297 Publication date: 26 June 1998
... was a form of self-defense. Indeed, Keown seems to feel that killing in self-defense is not itself an example of taking life (again indicated in an endnote). But pregnancy and its associated dangers present a wholly different kind of situation from that of self-defense. In the case of a fetus, if th ...
... was a form of self-defense. Indeed, Keown seems to feel that killing in self-defense is not itself an example of taking life (again indicated in an endnote). But pregnancy and its associated dangers present a wholly different kind of situation from that of self-defense. In the case of a fetus, if th ...
AS Hinduism
... Words in bold type refer to basic key terms that should be understood. NB. While only the major class-set text books are referred to here, a large number of other resources exist for both areas of the topic. Teachers should tailor their use of resources to the needs of the group! ...
... Words in bold type refer to basic key terms that should be understood. NB. While only the major class-set text books are referred to here, a large number of other resources exist for both areas of the topic. Teachers should tailor their use of resources to the needs of the group! ...
A Critical Analysis of Leadership Qualities in Early Buddhism
... figured out for years even before the anno Domini, but because of the proliferation of worldly pursuits, separation and discrimination are gradually rooted into the human mind, and eventually, they become part of human life. Initially, Buddhism’s core values have been the primary inspiration for lea ...
... figured out for years even before the anno Domini, but because of the proliferation of worldly pursuits, separation and discrimination are gradually rooted into the human mind, and eventually, they become part of human life. Initially, Buddhism’s core values have been the primary inspiration for lea ...
of Cross-Tradition Exchange Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... Agency as creative conformity moves away from an idea of empowerment that depends on an autonomous place of perfect freedom. In contrast, creative conformity considers self-representation of women who still see themselves ...
... Agency as creative conformity moves away from an idea of empowerment that depends on an autonomous place of perfect freedom. In contrast, creative conformity considers self-representation of women who still see themselves ...
THE IMPACT OF THE BUDDHIST DOCTRINE OF KARMA ON THE
... translated into Chinese and made known to the people.12 Of all the three assumptions, the one which indicates that Buddhism probably came to China in 200 B.C.E. sounds most sensible. All forms of civilizations, as we can observe, are usually transmitted from one place to another through routes of co ...
... translated into Chinese and made known to the people.12 Of all the three assumptions, the one which indicates that Buddhism probably came to China in 200 B.C.E. sounds most sensible. All forms of civilizations, as we can observe, are usually transmitted from one place to another through routes of co ...
WESTERN ECONOMICS VERSUS BUDDHIST ECONOMICS*
... Karl Polanyi refers to the whole process of marketisation as “The Great Transformation,” by which spheres of society became subordinated to the market mechanism (Polanyi 1946). In the age of globalisation we can experience this marketisation process on a much larger scale and in a speedier way than ...
... Karl Polanyi refers to the whole process of marketisation as “The Great Transformation,” by which spheres of society became subordinated to the market mechanism (Polanyi 1946). In the age of globalisation we can experience this marketisation process on a much larger scale and in a speedier way than ...
Chapter 4 Religious Equations between Buddhism and Brahmanical
... the degree of heterogeneity of each religion. Both religions cannot be described in their common modern nomenclature i.e. Hinduism and Buddhism. Depending on particular aspects and its contexts, only can their mutual relationship be ascertained. For example, popular Tantric influences are found in b ...
... the degree of heterogeneity of each religion. Both religions cannot be described in their common modern nomenclature i.e. Hinduism and Buddhism. Depending on particular aspects and its contexts, only can their mutual relationship be ascertained. For example, popular Tantric influences are found in b ...
Buddhist Sects, Holy Places, and History
... B.C., a Buddhist council was called and was held in the ancient Indian city of Rajagrha.The purpose of the council was to establish doctrine that all Buddhists could agree on.The council apparently did not altogether succeed, because about a century later a Second Buddhist Council met to iron out th ...
... B.C., a Buddhist council was called and was held in the ancient Indian city of Rajagrha.The purpose of the council was to establish doctrine that all Buddhists could agree on.The council apparently did not altogether succeed, because about a century later a Second Buddhist Council met to iron out th ...
Samantha Landon World History Text Set Buddhism Introduction
... meditation are all covered within the book. These poems, written by Buddhists, offer a look at the characteristics of Buddhism. B) Rationale: This text will engage students because it is completely different from the texts that they are expected to read for school. This book is mostly written in poe ...
... meditation are all covered within the book. These poems, written by Buddhists, offer a look at the characteristics of Buddhism. B) Rationale: This text will engage students because it is completely different from the texts that they are expected to read for school. This book is mostly written in poe ...
World Religions and the History of Christianity – Buddhism 37
... “The ultimate reality is ‘void’ of any psychic essence, and of all the defects that pertain to it; hence the 'void' is synonymous with Nirvana. The great work to be done is, then, one of selfnaughting; one of the eradication, root and branch, of the notion 'I and mine'.”48 “Buddhism refused to accep ...
... “The ultimate reality is ‘void’ of any psychic essence, and of all the defects that pertain to it; hence the 'void' is synonymous with Nirvana. The great work to be done is, then, one of selfnaughting; one of the eradication, root and branch, of the notion 'I and mine'.”48 “Buddhism refused to accep ...
Siddhartha * Background Information on the Novel, Buddhism
... The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism 2. Desire Causes Suffering: The reasons for suffering are desire, passion, ardor, pursuit of wealth and prestige, striving for fame and popularity, or in short: craving and clinging. Because the objects of our attachment are transient, their loss is inevitable, thu ...
... The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism 2. Desire Causes Suffering: The reasons for suffering are desire, passion, ardor, pursuit of wealth and prestige, striving for fame and popularity, or in short: craving and clinging. Because the objects of our attachment are transient, their loss is inevitable, thu ...
Joseph M. KITAGAWA Paradigm change in Japanese Buddhism
... who sh ortly a fte r his death was "d e ifie d " in the minds of the fa ith fu l, came to be id e n tifie d w ith the popular image o f the supreme universal monarch (C a kra va rtin ) who was believed to be na d ivinely ordained fig ure w ith a special place in the cosmic scheme" (Basham 1954, p. 8 ...
... who sh ortly a fte r his death was "d e ifie d " in the minds of the fa ith fu l, came to be id e n tifie d w ith the popular image o f the supreme universal monarch (C a kra va rtin ) who was believed to be na d ivinely ordained fig ure w ith a special place in the cosmic scheme" (Basham 1954, p. 8 ...
Buddhism and its Relevance in Modern World
... that one party must stop. Loving kindness, which is the cornerstone of Buddhism, has not been taken by the Buddha as merely a simple ethical principle. He had analysed the principle of loving kindness into sublime life. The Buddha also preached Karuna – compassion: Compassion is more easily generate ...
... that one party must stop. Loving kindness, which is the cornerstone of Buddhism, has not been taken by the Buddha as merely a simple ethical principle. He had analysed the principle of loving kindness into sublime life. The Buddha also preached Karuna – compassion: Compassion is more easily generate ...
Hosei University Lecture Series for Daiwa Scholars
... The Kamakura Period: the Golden Age of Japanese Buddhism • Two remarkable streams of the Kamakura Buddhism – The Zen sects Philosophical sects of Buddhism, Including the Rinzai sect formed by Eisai (栄西, 11411215) and Sōtō sect established by Dōgen (道元, 12001253) , Emphasising liberation through ...
... The Kamakura Period: the Golden Age of Japanese Buddhism • Two remarkable streams of the Kamakura Buddhism – The Zen sects Philosophical sects of Buddhism, Including the Rinzai sect formed by Eisai (栄西, 11411215) and Sōtō sect established by Dōgen (道元, 12001253) , Emphasising liberation through ...
Buddha: the God-Head in Sri Lankan Buddhism
... stream and adapted accordingly. There is no exception for Buddhism: the continents that accepted Buddhism harmonized it to fit into its own culture. Whereas each tradition agrees with the central doctrinal aspects: the Four Noble Truths, Dependent Co-Origination and others, its later developments di ...
... stream and adapted accordingly. There is no exception for Buddhism: the continents that accepted Buddhism harmonized it to fit into its own culture. Whereas each tradition agrees with the central doctrinal aspects: the Four Noble Truths, Dependent Co-Origination and others, its later developments di ...