The Skillful Handling of Poison: Bodhicitta and the
... Prajñākaramati refers explicitly to the body of a human being, but in keeping with Śāntideva’s text as a whole, I take it in a broader sense as also indicating the kleśas, the mental afflictions like anger and craving which are Śāntideva’s main opponents, and as we will see, his sometimes alli ...
... Prajñākaramati refers explicitly to the body of a human being, but in keeping with Śāntideva’s text as a whole, I take it in a broader sense as also indicating the kleśas, the mental afflictions like anger and craving which are Śāntideva’s main opponents, and as we will see, his sometimes alli ...
Prince Shōtoku`s Commentary on the Śrīmālā-sūtra
... After holding planning meetings on a monthly basis, the Committee selected one hundred thirty-nine texts for the First Series of translations, an estimated one hundred printed volumes in all. The texts selected are not necessarily limited to those originally written in India but also include works w ...
... After holding planning meetings on a monthly basis, the Committee selected one hundred thirty-nine texts for the First Series of translations, an estimated one hundred printed volumes in all. The texts selected are not necessarily limited to those originally written in India but also include works w ...
Development of The Hua-Yen school during the Tang Dynasty
... biographical information about the Hua-yen School of Buddhism. Several traditions of Buddhist thoughts and practices were witnessed by the Sui and early Tang dynasties that had neither the equivalents nor institutional antecedents in the ‘Western Regions.’ In its own way, each of Hua-yen, Tian-tai, ...
... biographical information about the Hua-yen School of Buddhism. Several traditions of Buddhist thoughts and practices were witnessed by the Sui and early Tang dynasties that had neither the equivalents nor institutional antecedents in the ‘Western Regions.’ In its own way, each of Hua-yen, Tian-tai, ...
Guide to Jodo Shinshu Teachings and Practices
... Siddhartha traveled along the Ganges River towards the southeast of India to a kingdom called Magada. Before reaching Magada, he had joined two or three different religious groups. However, these groups were not able to fulfill his search. Thus, he continued the path to enlightenment on his own. He ...
... Siddhartha traveled along the Ganges River towards the southeast of India to a kingdom called Magada. Before reaching Magada, he had joined two or three different religious groups. However, these groups were not able to fulfill his search. Thus, he continued the path to enlightenment on his own. He ...
here - Steamboat Buddhist Center
... According to the teachings of Buddha, every sentient being has, or better is already, Buddha nature; thus Buddhahood cannot be “attained.” It is much more a matter of experiencing the primordial perfection and realizing it in everyday life. Buddha nature. (Tib. de shegs nying po) The essential natur ...
... According to the teachings of Buddha, every sentient being has, or better is already, Buddha nature; thus Buddhahood cannot be “attained.” It is much more a matter of experiencing the primordial perfection and realizing it in everyday life. Buddha nature. (Tib. de shegs nying po) The essential natur ...
Teachings in Chinese Buddhism
... meaning instead of direct translation in some circumstances. This is our first attempt in translation and it is possible some passages may seem difficult to understand. Your advice would be most appreciated. To ensure the consistency of the translated works and the original articles, and to ensure t ...
... meaning instead of direct translation in some circumstances. This is our first attempt in translation and it is possible some passages may seem difficult to understand. Your advice would be most appreciated. To ensure the consistency of the translated works and the original articles, and to ensure t ...
Selected Translation of Miao-Yun Part One and Two
... meaning instead of direct translation in some circumstances. This is our first attempt in translation and it is possible some passages may seem difficult to understand. Your advice would be most appreciated. To ensure the consistency of the translated works and the original articles, and to ensure t ...
... meaning instead of direct translation in some circumstances. This is our first attempt in translation and it is possible some passages may seem difficult to understand. Your advice would be most appreciated. To ensure the consistency of the translated works and the original articles, and to ensure t ...
History of Indian Buddhism From Sakyamuni to Early Mahayana
... for their presentation of Early Buddhism, mainly because these sources have been extensively studied by British, Indian, and Sri Lankan scholars as a result of Britain's historical ties with South Asia. For similar reasons, abhidharma studies in English have usually concentrated on the Theravada tra ...
... for their presentation of Early Buddhism, mainly because these sources have been extensively studied by British, Indian, and Sri Lankan scholars as a result of Britain's historical ties with South Asia. For similar reasons, abhidharma studies in English have usually concentrated on the Theravada tra ...
A History of Indian Buddhism: From Śākyamuni to Early Mahāyāna
... for their presentation of Early Buddhism, mainly because these sources have been extensively studied by British, Indian, and Sri Lankan scholars as a result of Britain's historical ties with South Asia. For similar reasons, abhidharma studies in English have usually concentrated on the Theravada tra ...
... for their presentation of Early Buddhism, mainly because these sources have been extensively studied by British, Indian, and Sri Lankan scholars as a result of Britain's historical ties with South Asia. For similar reasons, abhidharma studies in English have usually concentrated on the Theravada tra ...
The Fundamentals of Meditation Practice
... them, thinking that there is just one right way to practice, you may cause yourself needless pain and distraction (which means that you will not be able to concentrate); and you may possibly expose yourself to irreparable physical damage as well. It is not unusual for people who have gone on retreat ...
... them, thinking that there is just one right way to practice, you may cause yourself needless pain and distraction (which means that you will not be able to concentrate); and you may possibly expose yourself to irreparable physical damage as well. It is not unusual for people who have gone on retreat ...
Placing Nichiren in the “Big Picture”
... an area where the importance of Nichiren has yet to be fully recognized, and this final section of the article suggests the potential contribution to be made by an investigation of his thought in this regard. Nichiren and Kamakura Buddhism No era in Japanese Buddhist history has received more schola ...
... an area where the importance of Nichiren has yet to be fully recognized, and this final section of the article suggests the potential contribution to be made by an investigation of his thought in this regard. Nichiren and Kamakura Buddhism No era in Japanese Buddhist history has received more schola ...
here - Nichiren Shu
... When Taisekiji adopted this tradition, it began to cause friction between itself and other Nikko temples. The other Nikko temples felt that Taisekiji was straying and starting to create its own form of Nichiren Buddhism that had never been taught either by Nikko Shonin or by Nichiren Daishonin. Thi ...
... When Taisekiji adopted this tradition, it began to cause friction between itself and other Nikko temples. The other Nikko temples felt that Taisekiji was straying and starting to create its own form of Nichiren Buddhism that had never been taught either by Nikko Shonin or by Nichiren Daishonin. Thi ...
Faces of Compassion: Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their
... “Greater Vehicle” Buddhism, the movement that developed in India to promote universal liberation of all beings, with the bodhisattva or enlightening being as its ideal. In many different schools and cultural forms, this became and remains the Buddhism of Tibet, Mongolia, China, Korea, Japan, and Vie ...
... “Greater Vehicle” Buddhism, the movement that developed in India to promote universal liberation of all beings, with the bodhisattva or enlightening being as its ideal. In many different schools and cultural forms, this became and remains the Buddhism of Tibet, Mongolia, China, Korea, Japan, and Vie ...
Introduction
... who is born with knowledge is superior; one who acquires it through study is next best.”14 The Buddhist teachings are vast and sublime; they shine forth spontaneously with the truth of Heaven, [and Chih-i’s understanding of it is] like the blue from an indigo plant.15 If a practicer hears [of the t ...
... who is born with knowledge is superior; one who acquires it through study is next best.”14 The Buddhist teachings are vast and sublime; they shine forth spontaneously with the truth of Heaven, [and Chih-i’s understanding of it is] like the blue from an indigo plant.15 If a practicer hears [of the t ...
June - Nichiren Shu
... Sakyamuni Buddha transmitted the Five Characters of “Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo” to the bodhisattvas emerged from the earth in the”Divine Powers of the Buddha,” chapter of the Lotus Sutra. He interpreted that Sakyamuni Buddha bestowed the essence of the Lotus Sutra to those bodhisattvas, by saying in this ch ...
... Sakyamuni Buddha transmitted the Five Characters of “Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo” to the bodhisattvas emerged from the earth in the”Divine Powers of the Buddha,” chapter of the Lotus Sutra. He interpreted that Sakyamuni Buddha bestowed the essence of the Lotus Sutra to those bodhisattvas, by saying in this ch ...
The Six Paramitas - Chan Meditation Center
... Great Vows. These great bodhisattvas vowed to help sentient beings reach liberation before attaining their own buddhahood. Therefore, if we must make a distinction between Hinayana and Mahayana, it should be based on the bodhisattva’s more expansive scope of mind rather than on methods of practice. ...
... Great Vows. These great bodhisattvas vowed to help sentient beings reach liberation before attaining their own buddhahood. Therefore, if we must make a distinction between Hinayana and Mahayana, it should be based on the bodhisattva’s more expansive scope of mind rather than on methods of practice. ...
A Brief Exposition on the Heart Sutra The Heart Sutra
... our being. Form indicates the physical part of human. Form is also one of six dusts—form, sound, fragrance, taste, objects of touch, dharmas--that make up the universe. Thus the term “form” in the above verse serves two major functions. First, it is used as an antonym of emptiness. Second, it is a s ...
... our being. Form indicates the physical part of human. Form is also one of six dusts—form, sound, fragrance, taste, objects of touch, dharmas--that make up the universe. Thus the term “form” in the above verse serves two major functions. First, it is used as an antonym of emptiness. Second, it is a s ...
The Iconography of Nepalese Buddhism
... peaceful and wrathful looking deities in Kathmandu valley. He will even be doubtful if these are Buddhist at all. Because in eravada Buddhist tradition they are famliar with the image of Shakyamuni Buddha, Dharmacakra symbol, stupa, or some devas connected with Buddha legends. However, this is not ...
... peaceful and wrathful looking deities in Kathmandu valley. He will even be doubtful if these are Buddhist at all. Because in eravada Buddhist tradition they are famliar with the image of Shakyamuni Buddha, Dharmacakra symbol, stupa, or some devas connected with Buddha legends. However, this is not ...
Kierkegaard`s Stages Toward Authentic Religious Experience And
... met while in the aesthetic stage. He would meet and fall in love with Regina Olsen, a lovely young lady of Copenhagen. She was to effect his life, in one way or another, until he died. As mentioned earlier, this was something of a religious experience for young Kierkegaard. He fell deeply in love wi ...
... met while in the aesthetic stage. He would meet and fall in love with Regina Olsen, a lovely young lady of Copenhagen. She was to effect his life, in one way or another, until he died. As mentioned earlier, this was something of a religious experience for young Kierkegaard. He fell deeply in love wi ...
2) Indian Buddhism - Kagyü Pende Gyamtso
... some modern Buddhists, it also consists of laymen and laywomen, the caretakers of the monks, those who have accepted parts of the monastic code but who have not been ordained as monks or nuns. According to the scriptures, The Buddha presented himself as a model and beso ...
... some modern Buddhists, it also consists of laymen and laywomen, the caretakers of the monks, those who have accepted parts of the monastic code but who have not been ordained as monks or nuns. According to the scriptures, The Buddha presented himself as a model and beso ...
Chapter One
... important texts in Theravada and Mahayana representing the teachings of the same Buddha. However, this does not mean that there is no difference in them. There are some differences in these texts. But they are just minor differences, happening from different traditions adopted by both schools. These ...
... important texts in Theravada and Mahayana representing the teachings of the same Buddha. However, this does not mean that there is no difference in them. There are some differences in these texts. But they are just minor differences, happening from different traditions adopted by both schools. These ...
Secrets Sutra - The EverLife Foundation
... to impart his views and the difficulty inherent in the subject matter, over several centuries Buddhism evolved into a fragmented religion composed of many schools espousing a range of doctrines. Although the large number of Buddhist sects have rendered it the world’s most didactic major religion, in ...
... to impart his views and the difficulty inherent in the subject matter, over several centuries Buddhism evolved into a fragmented religion composed of many schools espousing a range of doctrines. Although the large number of Buddhist sects have rendered it the world’s most didactic major religion, in ...
Tokharian Buddhism in Kucha - Sino
... SINO-PLATONIC PAPERS is an occasional series dedicated to making available to specialists and the interested public the results of research that, because of its unconventional or controversial nature, might otherwise go unpublished. The editor-in-chief actively encourages younger, not yet well estab ...
... SINO-PLATONIC PAPERS is an occasional series dedicated to making available to specialists and the interested public the results of research that, because of its unconventional or controversial nature, might otherwise go unpublished. The editor-in-chief actively encourages younger, not yet well estab ...
The Life of the Buddha and the Four oble Truths
... remain even today while military empires have come and gone by the hundreds. One may wonder why these teachings spread so widely and why they are still around today. The reason is that these teachers had a very pure motivation to help others from the very beginning. They taught true, pure paths that ...
... remain even today while military empires have come and gone by the hundreds. One may wonder why these teachings spread so widely and why they are still around today. The reason is that these teachers had a very pure motivation to help others from the very beginning. They taught true, pure paths that ...
Introduction - Nichiren Buddhism Library
... as the Pure Land of Perfect Bliss. As a bodhisattva, he took a vow to save all people who call upon his name and to see that, after death, they are reborn to a life of bliss in the far-off Pure Land. The practice of offering prayers to Amida was very popular in Chinese Buddhism and was introduced to ...
... as the Pure Land of Perfect Bliss. As a bodhisattva, he took a vow to save all people who call upon his name and to see that, after death, they are reborn to a life of bliss in the far-off Pure Land. The practice of offering prayers to Amida was very popular in Chinese Buddhism and was introduced to ...