Buddhism in Canada - A Handful of Leaves
... so many people felt was emerging. The highly problematic ‘quota’ system that had helped for decades to ‘keep Canada white’ (a popular slogan in the early part of the twentieth century) finally gave way at the end of the 1960s to the ‘point’ system. According to this new approach – still in place toda ...
... so many people felt was emerging. The highly problematic ‘quota’ system that had helped for decades to ‘keep Canada white’ (a popular slogan in the early part of the twentieth century) finally gave way at the end of the 1960s to the ‘point’ system. According to this new approach – still in place toda ...
We have pleasure in presenting Thich Nhat Hanh`s extensive book
... Freedom from suffering is not only possible, but the means for achieving it are immediately within our grasp—literally as close to us as our own breath. This is the 2,500-year-old good news contained in the Anapanasati Sutra, the Buddha's teaching on cultivating both tranquillity and deep insight th ...
... Freedom from suffering is not only possible, but the means for achieving it are immediately within our grasp—literally as close to us as our own breath. This is the 2,500-year-old good news contained in the Anapanasati Sutra, the Buddha's teaching on cultivating both tranquillity and deep insight th ...
Education, Invention Of Orthodoxy, And The Construction
... existence as a category is a product of theory.”4 This is precisely the kind of practice being promoted at DDM, as Shengyan spoke of theory as the source of practice. Furthermore, in DDM’s use of the term, “theory” is to be studied (e.g., Buddhist scriptures, teachings of Chan patriarchs, and perhap ...
... existence as a category is a product of theory.”4 This is precisely the kind of practice being promoted at DDM, as Shengyan spoke of theory as the source of practice. Furthermore, in DDM’s use of the term, “theory” is to be studied (e.g., Buddhist scriptures, teachings of Chan patriarchs, and perhap ...
For more information about Nichiren Buddhism and a - Sgi-Usa
... the Gohonzon. Practice means chanting for the happiness of ourselves and others, and sharing Nichiren Daishonin’s teachings with others. Study means engraving in our lives the Daishonin’s writings, which pulse with his powerful spirit to lead all people to enlightenment and to withstand any hardship ...
... the Gohonzon. Practice means chanting for the happiness of ourselves and others, and sharing Nichiren Daishonin’s teachings with others. Study means engraving in our lives the Daishonin’s writings, which pulse with his powerful spirit to lead all people to enlightenment and to withstand any hardship ...
First Steps - SGI South Africa
... We recognize that at no other time in history has humankind experienced such an intense juxtaposition of war and peace, discrimination and equality, poverty and abundance as in the twentieth century; that the development of increasingly sophisticated military technology, exemplified by nuclear weapo ...
... We recognize that at no other time in history has humankind experienced such an intense juxtaposition of war and peace, discrimination and equality, poverty and abundance as in the twentieth century; that the development of increasingly sophisticated military technology, exemplified by nuclear weapo ...
A Brief Exposition on the Heart Sutra The Heart Sutra
... The Bodhisattva Path is the Mahayana way to reach enlightenment. This way is called “six paths to cross to the other shore” (or “six virtues of enlightenment”). They are giving, keeping rules and precepts, patient and humble, devotion (or effort), meditation, and wisdom. At the start of the training ...
... The Bodhisattva Path is the Mahayana way to reach enlightenment. This way is called “six paths to cross to the other shore” (or “six virtues of enlightenment”). They are giving, keeping rules and precepts, patient and humble, devotion (or effort), meditation, and wisdom. At the start of the training ...
Syncretism in the study of Quanzhen Taoism from essence to
... this ‘syncretism’, this debate about whether or not Quanzhen can be labeled Taoist based upon its explicit incorporation of other schools within its teachings is a common theme amongst scholars of Quanzhen. The attempt to define its identity based upon its actions or teachings amounts basically to v ...
... this ‘syncretism’, this debate about whether or not Quanzhen can be labeled Taoist based upon its explicit incorporation of other schools within its teachings is a common theme amongst scholars of Quanzhen. The attempt to define its identity based upon its actions or teachings amounts basically to v ...
skillful means - The Dharmafarers
... The conclusion to be drawn from the passage from the Discourse of Soṇadaṇḍa is that moral excellence is an essential dimension of human perfection. This needs emphasizing since it is usually overlooked and almost always made secondary to intellectual development. ...
... The conclusion to be drawn from the passage from the Discourse of Soṇadaṇḍa is that moral excellence is an essential dimension of human perfection. This needs emphasizing since it is usually overlooked and almost always made secondary to intellectual development. ...
- University of Virginia
... murals with suggestions of a narrative context began to portray him accompanied by Monkey. Together with oral and literary narratives abollt Xuanzang's journey that are known to have circulated then, these were antecedents of the popular story cycle whose further development culminated in the Ming d ...
... murals with suggestions of a narrative context began to portray him accompanied by Monkey. Together with oral and literary narratives abollt Xuanzang's journey that are known to have circulated then, these were antecedents of the popular story cycle whose further development culminated in the Ming d ...
here - Nichiren Shu
... are the same- their basis of faith and practice are founded on the way of observing Nichiren Buddhist faith as established by Taisekiji which up until recently was the Head Temple of both groups. Both Nichiren Shoshu and the Soka Gakkai (also know as the SGI) are derived from the Shoretsu lineage. ...
... are the same- their basis of faith and practice are founded on the way of observing Nichiren Buddhist faith as established by Taisekiji which up until recently was the Head Temple of both groups. Both Nichiren Shoshu and the Soka Gakkai (also know as the SGI) are derived from the Shoretsu lineage. ...
Buddha as Therapist: Meditations
... This book is part of a set of four books (all published at Taos Institute Publications) and foundational for Buddhism 4.0 which is a secular Buddhism as a psychology and a method that deals with negative emotions. Psychotherapy is the direction Buddhism is developing toward after The Buddha’s first ...
... This book is part of a set of four books (all published at Taos Institute Publications) and foundational for Buddhism 4.0 which is a secular Buddhism as a psychology and a method that deals with negative emotions. Psychotherapy is the direction Buddhism is developing toward after The Buddha’s first ...
Development of The Hua-Yen school during the Tang Dynasty
... in the ‘Western Regions.’ In its own way, each of Hua-yen, Tian-tai, Ching-tu, and Chan was a product of a truly novel interpretation and understanding of Buddhism which was first clearly achieved during the decades between the An Lu-shan rebellion of 755 and reunification of the country in 589. The ...
... in the ‘Western Regions.’ In its own way, each of Hua-yen, Tian-tai, Ching-tu, and Chan was a product of a truly novel interpretation and understanding of Buddhism which was first clearly achieved during the decades between the An Lu-shan rebellion of 755 and reunification of the country in 589. The ...
A Guide to Varieties and Scientific Support
... different objects: visualizing a pleasant sight like a beach, certain sounds like the traditional om sound, certain words or “mantras” as used in the popular Transcendental Meditation series. These meditation paths and meditation objects differ for at least two reasons. First, even when teachers wan ...
... different objects: visualizing a pleasant sight like a beach, certain sounds like the traditional om sound, certain words or “mantras” as used in the popular Transcendental Meditation series. These meditation paths and meditation objects differ for at least two reasons. First, even when teachers wan ...
Buddhism From Within.qxd
... this way readers will not be tempted to conclude that by the end of the book they know all about Buddhism. On the other hand, if the book has done its job, it should leave you with a reasonably good sense, or intuitive feel, for Buddhism as a living religion. Since it is a religion which is based up ...
... this way readers will not be tempted to conclude that by the end of the book they know all about Buddhism. On the other hand, if the book has done its job, it should leave you with a reasonably good sense, or intuitive feel, for Buddhism as a living religion. Since it is a religion which is based up ...
Buddhist Monasticism in East Asia
... institutions that we all seem to have a general understanding of, it is worth noting how the topic of monasticism rarely enters into the discourse on religion in a neutral way, as the writings of Edward Gibbon and Max Weber attest.2 Monasteries, as we shall see, have also been contested grounds with ...
... institutions that we all seem to have a general understanding of, it is worth noting how the topic of monasticism rarely enters into the discourse on religion in a neutral way, as the writings of Edward Gibbon and Max Weber attest.2 Monasteries, as we shall see, have also been contested grounds with ...
The Wisdom Teachings of Buddhism with a New
... • “We daily overcome the boundaries between self and other.” (p. 137) • Discuss how we can do this. ...
... • “We daily overcome the boundaries between self and other.” (p. 137) • Discuss how we can do this. ...
Keizan Study
... Keizan shingi (Keizan’s monastic regulations); and Tōkokuki (Chronicle of Tōkoku monastery). ...
... Keizan shingi (Keizan’s monastic regulations); and Tōkokuki (Chronicle of Tōkoku monastery). ...
A PDF of the exhibition catalogue may be viewed or downloaded here
... Avalokiteshvara’s diverse artistic manifestations exemplify limitless compassion. Of course, compassion is a widely shared religious and humanist value, expressed in Neo-Confucian benevolence and Christian brotherly love, in the life work of Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Theresa. In the context of Mahay ...
... Avalokiteshvara’s diverse artistic manifestations exemplify limitless compassion. Of course, compassion is a widely shared religious and humanist value, expressed in Neo-Confucian benevolence and Christian brotherly love, in the life work of Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Theresa. In the context of Mahay ...
Exhibition Catalogue - Vassar College WordPress
... Avalokiteshvara’s diverse artistic manifestations exemplify limitless compassion. Of course, compassion is a widely shared religious and humanist value, expressed in Neo-Confucian benevolence and Christian brotherly love, in the life work of Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Theresa. In the context of Mahay ...
... Avalokiteshvara’s diverse artistic manifestations exemplify limitless compassion. Of course, compassion is a widely shared religious and humanist value, expressed in Neo-Confucian benevolence and Christian brotherly love, in the life work of Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Theresa. In the context of Mahay ...
The Different Paths of Buddhism : A Narrative
... duties of office, and no deity upon which to reflect. The Buddha is best understood as a teacher, philosopher, and founder of a major world religion. His teaching was rational in the sense of analyzing the basic problems of life and devising a solution. By systematic reasoning about human existence, h ...
... duties of office, and no deity upon which to reflect. The Buddha is best understood as a teacher, philosopher, and founder of a major world religion. His teaching was rational in the sense of analyzing the basic problems of life and devising a solution. By systematic reasoning about human existence, h ...
(1) Book
... Another Cankam poem Netunalvatai which is traditionally attributed to Nakkirur speaks about pitakam. In this, the poet uses the term pitakam in the sense of basket. This word pitaka is a Buddhist technical term which is seen both in Pali and Sanskrit forms such as Sutta-pitaka, Vinaya-pitaka, Dhamma ...
... Another Cankam poem Netunalvatai which is traditionally attributed to Nakkirur speaks about pitakam. In this, the poet uses the term pitakam in the sense of basket. This word pitaka is a Buddhist technical term which is seen both in Pali and Sanskrit forms such as Sutta-pitaka, Vinaya-pitaka, Dhamma ...
Faxian`s Biography and His Contributions to Asian Buddhist Culture
... the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE) (B) 2. Textual Analysis of the Native Region of Faxian According to Chinese ancient texts (Shi, 1992; Shi, 1995), Faxian was born into a family surnamed Gong (龔) in Pingyang Wuyang (平陽武陽) during the Jin Dynasty of ancient China. The phrase describing his native region ...
... the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE) (B) 2. Textual Analysis of the Native Region of Faxian According to Chinese ancient texts (Shi, 1992; Shi, 1995), Faxian was born into a family surnamed Gong (龔) in Pingyang Wuyang (平陽武陽) during the Jin Dynasty of ancient China. The phrase describing his native region ...
The Words of the Lotus Sutra in Nichiren`s Thought
... anything’” (t 8.750a). And the Laṅkāvatāra-sūtra, in an often-cited passage, says that from the time of his awakening until his entry into final nirvana, the Buddha “never preached a single word” (t 16.498c). This critical view of language is especially well known from the early Chan (Jp. Zen) tradi ...
... anything’” (t 8.750a). And the Laṅkāvatāra-sūtra, in an often-cited passage, says that from the time of his awakening until his entry into final nirvana, the Buddha “never preached a single word” (t 16.498c). This critical view of language is especially well known from the early Chan (Jp. Zen) tradi ...
Buddhism and Responses to Disability, Mental Disorders and
... into the historical or modern Asian sections, and see what kind of materials are listed there. Some might like to take the 'Organised Shorter Visit' They might like to read the Introduction later. The whole Introduction and Bibliography assumes some awareness of Buddhism and its breadth, depth and d ...
... into the historical or modern Asian sections, and see what kind of materials are listed there. Some might like to take the 'Organised Shorter Visit' They might like to read the Introduction later. The whole Introduction and Bibliography assumes some awareness of Buddhism and its breadth, depth and d ...
2) Indian Buddhism - Kagyü Pende Gyamtso
... directly realizing the true nature of reality is called a buddha. Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is thus only one among other buddhas before or after him. His teachings are oriented toward the attainment of this kind of awakening, also called enlightenment, Bodhi, liberation, or Nirva ...
... directly realizing the true nature of reality is called a buddha. Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is thus only one among other buddhas before or after him. His teachings are oriented toward the attainment of this kind of awakening, also called enlightenment, Bodhi, liberation, or Nirva ...
Zen
Zen (Chinese: 禪; pinyin: Chán, Middle Chinese: dʑjen) is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China during the Tang dynasty as Chán. It was strongly influenced by Taoism, and developed as a distinguished Chinese style of Buddhism. From China, Chán spread south to Vietnam, northeast to Korea and east to Japan, where it became known as Japanese Zen.Zen emphasizes rigorous meditation-practice, insight into Buddha-nature, and the personal expression of this insight in daily life, especially for the benefit of others. As such, it deemphasizes mere knowledge of sutras and doctrine and favors direct understanding through zazen and interaction with an accomplished teacher.The teachings of Zen include various sources of Mahāyāna thought, especially Yogācāra, the Tathāgatagarbha Sutras and Huayan, with their emphasis on Buddha-nature, totality, and the Bodhisattva-ideal. The Prajñāpāramitā literature and, to a lesser extent, Madhyamaka have also been influential in the shaping of the ""paradoxical language"" of the Zen-tradition.