A History of Mindfulness
... them must be the very latest formulation of the topic. Then they might go back to read some of the works of well-known contemporary teachers. Since devotees usually have faith that their teacher (or the teacher’s teacher) was enlightened, they assume, often without reflection, that the teachings mus ...
... them must be the very latest formulation of the topic. Then they might go back to read some of the works of well-known contemporary teachers. Since devotees usually have faith that their teacher (or the teacher’s teacher) was enlightened, they assume, often without reflection, that the teachings mus ...
Life in Samsara: Torment, Torture and Tolerance in Buddhist Hell
... to thank Jim and Rob for always helping me out and giving brilliant feedback. It feels very strange to be completing this project. Not only is it concluding a year’s worth of work, but also my time at Bard. I have had a fair share of unpleasant and miserable times here, but looking back, it has ...
... to thank Jim and Rob for always helping me out and giving brilliant feedback. It feels very strange to be completing this project. Not only is it concluding a year’s worth of work, but also my time at Bard. I have had a fair share of unpleasant and miserable times here, but looking back, it has ...
[22] Bussho: Buddha-nature
... when the state of buddha is attained, buddha-nature is also attained. Buddha-nature is fully manifesting existence, and fully manifesting ...
... when the state of buddha is attained, buddha-nature is also attained. Buddha-nature is fully manifesting existence, and fully manifesting ...
The Prabang Myths: The Sacred Narratives and their Cultural Meaning
... The Prabang myths that have been passed down from ancestors are aimed at expressing cultural meanings through a symbolism that binds the history of the Lao people, via a religious dialogue, to an ideological content, which, nevertheless, inspires a cultural awareness in Laos. Clifford Geertz defined ...
... The Prabang myths that have been passed down from ancestors are aimed at expressing cultural meanings through a symbolism that binds the history of the Lao people, via a religious dialogue, to an ideological content, which, nevertheless, inspires a cultural awareness in Laos. Clifford Geertz defined ...
an introduction to hisamatsu shin`ichi`s religious thought
... Roman alphabet is often without marks for long vowels; the Roman alphabet used for Sanskrit terms also is often without tone marks. 4. As for the FAS Society Journal, it succeeded the Newsletter issued for nonJapanese members or sympathizers under the guidance of ABE Masao from 1976 through 1980, ke ...
... Roman alphabet is often without marks for long vowels; the Roman alphabet used for Sanskrit terms also is often without tone marks. 4. As for the FAS Society Journal, it succeeded the Newsletter issued for nonJapanese members or sympathizers under the guidance of ABE Masao from 1976 through 1980, ke ...
1 Glossary Words are listed here according to the language in which
... for the so-called factors of existence, which the Hinayana considers as building blocks of the empirical personality and its world. (The Shambala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen, 1991, p. 54) dokuraku (Jap. 独楽) = private or personal pleasure. en (Jap. 縁, Skt. pratyaya) = cause. En is defined by the J ...
... for the so-called factors of existence, which the Hinayana considers as building blocks of the empirical personality and its world. (The Shambala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen, 1991, p. 54) dokuraku (Jap. 独楽) = private or personal pleasure. en (Jap. 縁, Skt. pratyaya) = cause. En is defined by the J ...
An Analysis of the Pali Canon
... In the present edition, the basic analysis of the Canon has been left in its original state although some minor corrections had to be made. However, it has been found possible to fully explore the Saṃyutta and Aṅguttara Nikāyas together with three important texts from the Khuddaka Nikāya: Udāna, Iti ...
... In the present edition, the basic analysis of the Canon has been left in its original state although some minor corrections had to be made. However, it has been found possible to fully explore the Saṃyutta and Aṅguttara Nikāyas together with three important texts from the Khuddaka Nikāya: Udāna, Iti ...
The Buddha
... pass over? What sources should one use in presenting a particular episode? Should one confine oneself only to so-called canonical texts, or should one include also later, more developed, traditions? Should one limit oneself to sources in a particular language (say Pali, or Sanskrit), or to texts ref ...
... pass over? What sources should one use in presenting a particular episode? Should one confine oneself only to so-called canonical texts, or should one include also later, more developed, traditions? Should one limit oneself to sources in a particular language (say Pali, or Sanskrit), or to texts ref ...
Hinduism and Buddhism, Volume 2
... The obscurest period in the history of Buddhism is that which follows the reign of Asoka, but the enquirer cannot grope for long in these dark ages without stumbling upon the word Mahayana. This is the name given to a movement which in its various phases may be regarded as a philosophical school, a ...
... The obscurest period in the history of Buddhism is that which follows the reign of Asoka, but the enquirer cannot grope for long in these dark ages without stumbling upon the word Mahayana. This is the name given to a movement which in its various phases may be regarded as a philosophical school, a ...
Religion and Agriculture - Institute for International Development
... come to that shortly. In this case, inspired by a thought from a seminar at the University of Cambridge while completing this book, I wish to acknowledge where I am coming from. In Buddhist terms, this might be seen as causes and conditions. The idea from the seminar immediately made sense to me, as ...
... come to that shortly. In this case, inspired by a thought from a seminar at the University of Cambridge while completing this book, I wish to acknowledge where I am coming from. In Buddhist terms, this might be seen as causes and conditions. The idea from the seminar immediately made sense to me, as ...
WONHYO - A. Charles Muller
... of the Buddhist tradition, the Buddhist canon or “Three Baskets” (Tripit. aka), was compiled in a group recitation where the oral rehearsal of the scriptures was corrected and confirmed by the collective wisdom of all the senior ...
... of the Buddhist tradition, the Buddhist canon or “Three Baskets” (Tripit. aka), was compiled in a group recitation where the oral rehearsal of the scriptures was corrected and confirmed by the collective wisdom of all the senior ...
Early Buddhist Theory of Knowledge
... to uncover the epistemological foundations of Pali Canonical thought. One of the main problems of epistemology is that of the means whereby our knowledge is derived. In this work the questions pertaining to the means of knowledge known to, criticized in and accepted by the Buddhism of the| Pali Cano ...
... to uncover the epistemological foundations of Pali Canonical thought. One of the main problems of epistemology is that of the means whereby our knowledge is derived. In this work the questions pertaining to the means of knowledge known to, criticized in and accepted by the Buddhism of the| Pali Cano ...
AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE CONCEPT OF DHAMMA AS
... 1.1 Background and Significance of the Problem The present thesis will consist of an analytical study of the concept of Dhamma as natural law as it appears in the Pali canonical, and post-canonical, sources.1 Dhamma is a profound term, creating difficulty for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, ...
... 1.1 Background and Significance of the Problem The present thesis will consist of an analytical study of the concept of Dhamma as natural law as it appears in the Pali canonical, and post-canonical, sources.1 Dhamma is a profound term, creating difficulty for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, ...
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 ...
Balkwill, Final Draft copy - MacSphere
... This dissertation is a study of the contributions that women made to the early development of Chinese Buddhism during the Northern Wei Dynasty 北魏 (386–534 CE). Working with the premise that Buddhism was patronized as a necessary, secondary arm of government during the Northern Wei, the argument put ...
... This dissertation is a study of the contributions that women made to the early development of Chinese Buddhism during the Northern Wei Dynasty 北魏 (386–534 CE). Working with the premise that Buddhism was patronized as a necessary, secondary arm of government during the Northern Wei, the argument put ...
Helen J. Baroni: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Zen
... arts and practices, the ancient religious beliefs that formed them remain largely unfamiliar to those in the West. In the Western vocabulary, the word zen has taken on a broad array of meanings. The philosophy of Zen is often recast to Westerners as a freedom from social norms and ordinary religious ...
... arts and practices, the ancient religious beliefs that formed them remain largely unfamiliar to those in the West. In the Western vocabulary, the word zen has taken on a broad array of meanings. The philosophy of Zen is often recast to Westerners as a freedom from social norms and ordinary religious ...
Kamma at Death and Rebirth
... of kammas, we cannot tell which one of them will have the chance to produce the next life. We have accumulated so many good and bad kammic actions. Any one has the chance to produce its effect at life‟s end. For any ordinary person, nothing is definite. Only for a sotāpanna, we can be sure because t ...
... of kammas, we cannot tell which one of them will have the chance to produce the next life. We have accumulated so many good and bad kammic actions. Any one has the chance to produce its effect at life‟s end. For any ordinary person, nothing is definite. Only for a sotāpanna, we can be sure because t ...
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, ...
Mount Meru - Just be Good
... The criteria for acceptance or rejection • Observe, analyze and test it out for yourself. • Does it agree with reason? • Will it lead to harm or good for yourself and others? • Will it lead to suffering or happiness for yourself and others? ...
... The criteria for acceptance or rejection • Observe, analyze and test it out for yourself. • Does it agree with reason? • Will it lead to harm or good for yourself and others? • Will it lead to suffering or happiness for yourself and others? ...
Kosalan Philosophy dissertation - University of California, Berkeley
... compilations which contain layers from different time periods. Despite comprising earlier material, the final redactions of both texts occurred during the Śuṅga dynasty in the second or first century BCE. This suggests a local response to a significant shift of power from the east back to the Madhya ...
... compilations which contain layers from different time periods. Despite comprising earlier material, the final redactions of both texts occurred during the Śuṅga dynasty in the second or first century BCE. This suggests a local response to a significant shift of power from the east back to the Madhya ...
development of stupa architecture in india
... Stupas were made of clay (Pant 1976:3). Even the original Stupa at Sanchi and Bharhut are said to be made of clay. Archaeological excavations and findings proved that during Ashoka’s reign use of bricks and stone for constructional purpose became popular. But we cannot deny the fact that the predece ...
... Stupas were made of clay (Pant 1976:3). Even the original Stupa at Sanchi and Bharhut are said to be made of clay. Archaeological excavations and findings proved that during Ashoka’s reign use of bricks and stone for constructional purpose became popular. But we cannot deny the fact that the predece ...
common buddhist text: guidance and insight from the buddha
... 3 Buddhism as containing different ways of exploring its unifying themes In an ancient tradition, and one that lacks a central authority, it is not surprising that differences developed over time, which applied the Buddha’s insights in a variety of ways. The different traditions developed in India, ...
... 3 Buddhism as containing different ways of exploring its unifying themes In an ancient tradition, and one that lacks a central authority, it is not surprising that differences developed over time, which applied the Buddha’s insights in a variety of ways. The different traditions developed in India, ...
medidas del tiempo - Fernando Galindo Soria
... one thousand mahayugas,[4] measuring the duration of the world. Each kalpa is divided into 14 manvantara periods, each lasting 71 yuga cycles (306,720,000 years). Preceding the first and following each manvatara period is a juncture (sandhya) the length of a Satya-yuga (1,728,000) years.[7] Two kalp ...
... one thousand mahayugas,[4] measuring the duration of the world. Each kalpa is divided into 14 manvantara periods, each lasting 71 yuga cycles (306,720,000 years). Preceding the first and following each manvatara period is a juncture (sandhya) the length of a Satya-yuga (1,728,000) years.[7] Two kalp ...
Mongolians after Socialism - SARR
... and now sensitive legacy of seven decades of overwhelming Soviet influence in all aspects of life, and now the recent but growing history of open capitalist development on a regional and even a world stage that was undreamed of for Mongolia just a few years ago. How to take stock of these dynamics w ...
... and now sensitive legacy of seven decades of overwhelming Soviet influence in all aspects of life, and now the recent but growing history of open capitalist development on a regional and even a world stage that was undreamed of for Mongolia just a few years ago. How to take stock of these dynamics w ...
The Development of Kaji Kito in Nichiren Shu Buddhism
... to the world over 2500 years ago, its spread from India and adaptation into different countries and cultures have led to its development and differences in interpretation of the religion. The major branches of Buddhism include Theravada (“The School of the Elders”) and Mahayana (“The Great Vehicle”) ...
... to the world over 2500 years ago, its spread from India and adaptation into different countries and cultures have led to its development and differences in interpretation of the religion. The major branches of Buddhism include Theravada (“The School of the Elders”) and Mahayana (“The Great Vehicle”) ...
Buddhism in Myanmar
Buddhism in Myanmar is predominantly of the Theravada tradition, practised by 89% of the country's population It is the most religious Buddhist country in terms of the proportion of monks in the population and proportion of income spent on religion. Adherents are most likely found among the dominant Bamar people, Shan, Rakhine, Mon, Karen, Zo, and Chinese who are well integrated into Burmese society. Monks, collectively known as the sangha, are venerated members of Burmese society. Among many ethnic groups in Myanmar, including the Bamar and Shan, Theravada Buddhism is practiced in conjunction with nat worship, which involves the placation of spirits who can intercede in worldly affairs.With regard to the daily routines of Buddhists in Myanmar, there are two most popular practices: merit-making and vipassanā. The weizza path is the least popular; it is an esoteric form somewhat linked to Buddhist aspiration that involves the occult. Merit-making is the most common path undertaken by Burmese Buddhists. This path involves the observance of the Five Precepts and accumulation of good merit through charity and good deeds (dana) in order to obtain a favorable rebirth. The vipassana path, which has gained ground since the early 1900s, is a form of insight meditation believed to lead to enlightenment. The weizza path, is an esoteric system of occult practices (such as recitation of spells, samatha and alchemy) and believed to lead to life as a weizza (also spelt weikza), a semi-immortal and supernatural being who awaits the appearance of the future Buddha, Maitreya (Arimeitaya).