Special Series: Dialogues on Eastern Wisdom (2)
... became monks following the correct Law. When they heard the recitation of the monks, they were critical and disapproving. “Though these eminent monks have been in the order for some time, they are unable to distinguish the various grammatical elements of the texts, such as masculine and feminine wor ...
... became monks following the correct Law. When they heard the recitation of the monks, they were critical and disapproving. “Though these eminent monks have been in the order for some time, they are unable to distinguish the various grammatical elements of the texts, such as masculine and feminine wor ...
Gautama Buddha was born in Helabima
... different tribes are not extraordinary, miraculous demons or ghosts. They are not Vaddhas3 either. Especially, the people who lived in Deva Hela in the ancient times were real human beings who possessed with the knowledge of science, knowledge of technologies, intelligences and advanced knowledge of ...
... different tribes are not extraordinary, miraculous demons or ghosts. They are not Vaddhas3 either. Especially, the people who lived in Deva Hela in the ancient times were real human beings who possessed with the knowledge of science, knowledge of technologies, intelligences and advanced knowledge of ...
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... variously stigmatized as superstition, obscurantism, alienation, cowardice and neurosis. It is no surprise that Ginsberg should align himself, emotionally and intellectually, with the one significant group of political radicals who did not accept the materialistic, positivistic and progressivist ass ...
... variously stigmatized as superstition, obscurantism, alienation, cowardice and neurosis. It is no surprise that Ginsberg should align himself, emotionally and intellectually, with the one significant group of political radicals who did not accept the materialistic, positivistic and progressivist ass ...
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... others, being considered to be characteristic of Mahayanism. when the so-called Mahayanism gained It is possible that of Perfection (Paramita), ...
... others, being considered to be characteristic of Mahayanism. when the so-called Mahayanism gained It is possible that of Perfection (Paramita), ...
Decline and Fall of Buddhism
... Neither of them started it, and their interests in interpreting it differently, if at all they did as claimed, had arisen out of political needs of the time. Those interested may see writings of Raosaheb Kasbe against this thinking. For our purpose, "Hindutwa" of any and all types have certain cardi ...
... Neither of them started it, and their interests in interpreting it differently, if at all they did as claimed, had arisen out of political needs of the time. Those interested may see writings of Raosaheb Kasbe against this thinking. For our purpose, "Hindutwa" of any and all types have certain cardi ...
Placing Nichiren in the Big Picture: Some
... and this ³nal 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 scholarly attention than the Kamakura period (1185–1333). This was the time when ...
... and this ³nal 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 scholarly attention than the Kamakura period (1185–1333). This was the time when ...
BUDDHIST DEITIES AND MANTRAS IN THE HINDU TANTRAS: I
... Tantric texts and that the Hindu Tantras are borrowed from the Buddhist Tantras. Bhattacharyya addresses not only the iconography but also the deity mantras on the basis of such texts as the Sādhanamālā (SM). He concludes that Chinnamastā and the eight manifestations of Tārā known as Tārā, U ...
... Tantric texts and that the Hindu Tantras are borrowed from the Buddhist Tantras. Bhattacharyya addresses not only the iconography but also the deity mantras on the basis of such texts as the Sādhanamālā (SM). He concludes that Chinnamastā and the eight manifestations of Tārā known as Tārā, U ...
Noble Eightfold Path
... The image of the Buddha has become a modern icon, with statues for our gardens and living rooms communicating peace and contentment. Yet few people are familiar with the actual teachings of the Buddha, and the long lineage of teachers that came after him, which remain poorly understood. The original ...
... The image of the Buddha has become a modern icon, with statues for our gardens and living rooms communicating peace and contentment. Yet few people are familiar with the actual teachings of the Buddha, and the long lineage of teachers that came after him, which remain poorly understood. The original ...
Could David Hume Have Known about Buddhism?
... not advocated by the people who present them.5 Psychologically, arguing against a position, as well as arguing for it, can lead your interlocutor to encode and remember that position. And, psychologically and historically, even great philosophers are not only influenced by other great philosophers ( ...
... not advocated by the people who present them.5 Psychologically, arguing against a position, as well as arguing for it, can lead your interlocutor to encode and remember that position. And, psychologically and historically, even great philosophers are not only influenced by other great philosophers ( ...
faith in buddhism - ELTE Távol
... Here, we should keep in mind the creativity that translation entails. We especially need to deal with Chinese translations thoroughly and carefully because frequently they were deeply influenced by native Chinese thought. Sometimes Chinese Buddhist texts even appear to be new texts when compared to ...
... Here, we should keep in mind the creativity that translation entails. We especially need to deal with Chinese translations thoroughly and carefully because frequently they were deeply influenced by native Chinese thought. Sometimes Chinese Buddhist texts even appear to be new texts when compared to ...
The Symbolism of the Early Stūpa
... the enlightened mind, which stands beyond all defilements. Not only are the Dhamma-wheel and lotus symbols incorporated within the stupa but, as we shall now see, the other key symbol, the Bodhi tree, also finds a place in this symbol-system. On top of Sarici stupa can be seen a yasti, or pole, with ...
... the enlightened mind, which stands beyond all defilements. Not only are the Dhamma-wheel and lotus symbols incorporated within the stupa but, as we shall now see, the other key symbol, the Bodhi tree, also finds a place in this symbol-system. On top of Sarici stupa can be seen a yasti, or pole, with ...
Buddhist Trail in Ladakh
... assembly hall) through the portico, which symbolises the link between the material and the divine. The main image of the gompa’s presiding deity is always placed at the centre of the du-khang, flanked by images of attendant deities. Usually, the head lama’s room (called the zimchhung) is located abo ...
... assembly hall) through the portico, which symbolises the link between the material and the divine. The main image of the gompa’s presiding deity is always placed at the centre of the du-khang, flanked by images of attendant deities. Usually, the head lama’s room (called the zimchhung) is located abo ...
SD 9 - The Dharmafarers
... Although the fullest account of the Buddha’s last year in recorded in the Mahā Parinibbāna Sutta (D 16), 2 episodes and sections of it are found elsewhere in the Canon [3]. The two discourses following it in the Dīgha— the Mahā Sudassana Sutta (D 17) and the Jana,vasabha Sutta (D 18)—give detailed a ...
... Although the fullest account of the Buddha’s last year in recorded in the Mahā Parinibbāna Sutta (D 16), 2 episodes and sections of it are found elsewhere in the Canon [3]. The two discourses following it in the Dīgha— the Mahā Sudassana Sutta (D 17) and the Jana,vasabha Sutta (D 18)—give detailed a ...
Samadhi - The Dharmafarers
... The first thing we must note here is the flexibility of the various meditation exercises as taught by the Buddha. Secondly, there is a wide choice of meditation methods for the overcoming of the mental hindrances. Thirdly, these are usually “directed” meditations, in the sense that we turn to them w ...
... The first thing we must note here is the flexibility of the various meditation exercises as taught by the Buddha. Secondly, there is a wide choice of meditation methods for the overcoming of the mental hindrances. Thirdly, these are usually “directed” meditations, in the sense that we turn to them w ...
The Concept of smṛti in the Yogasūtra: Memory or Mindfulness?
... several scholars (e.g. Gethin 2011), many aspects of the overlaps and differences between the two interpretations need further investigation which, however, lies outside the scope of this article. Early Buddhist texts distinguish several concepts that are closely related to mindfulness and yet to be ...
... several scholars (e.g. Gethin 2011), many aspects of the overlaps and differences between the two interpretations need further investigation which, however, lies outside the scope of this article. Early Buddhist texts distinguish several concepts that are closely related to mindfulness and yet to be ...
Ruppert , Brian - Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
... enshrined in the sovereign’s residence (Seiryoden ネ言况殿)or in the so-called Naishidokoro (Kashikodokoro) area in the regalia court (Unmeiden) of the palace; but the extended discussions, the sovereien, s inspection, and the emphasis on the places of enshrinement make it clear that the ooject was judg ...
... enshrined in the sovereign’s residence (Seiryoden ネ言况殿)or in the so-called Naishidokoro (Kashikodokoro) area in the regalia court (Unmeiden) of the palace; but the extended discussions, the sovereien, s inspection, and the emphasis on the places of enshrinement make it clear that the ooject was judg ...
“Beautiful Women Dig Graves”: Richard Baker-roshi
... American style of Zen, Baker strayed from his intended path. Such “scandals”—for this is how Baker’s erring was seen by many observers both inside and outside his community—are not uncommon in American religions; indeed, it may be an idiosyncrasy of Americans to focus disproportionately on the perce ...
... American style of Zen, Baker strayed from his intended path. Such “scandals”—for this is how Baker’s erring was seen by many observers both inside and outside his community—are not uncommon in American religions; indeed, it may be an idiosyncrasy of Americans to focus disproportionately on the perce ...
Lecture 100: Five Element Symbolism and the Stupa Page 1 Lecture
... And we may go further than this, and become more general and more as it were abstract still and say that in the first half of the sutra we see things, we see the whole of existence, as it were sub specie durationis, we may say, under the form of time, temporally; whereas in the second half we see th ...
... And we may go further than this, and become more general and more as it were abstract still and say that in the first half of the sutra we see things, we see the whole of existence, as it were sub specie durationis, we may say, under the form of time, temporally; whereas in the second half we see th ...
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... role Western Tibetan Buddhist nuns have played in transforming such prejudice. The afore-mentioned gender bias pertains particularly to the unavailability of full ordination (bhikshuni ordination) for nuns in the Tibetan tradition. The research highlights the specific contribution made by Jetsunma T ...
... role Western Tibetan Buddhist nuns have played in transforming such prejudice. The afore-mentioned gender bias pertains particularly to the unavailability of full ordination (bhikshuni ordination) for nuns in the Tibetan tradition. The research highlights the specific contribution made by Jetsunma T ...
Two Versions of the Mahādeva Tale in the Ekottarika‐āgama
... “Now I have already tasted human happiness, I shall now strive for merits by which one rises to the heavens, shaving off my beard and hair, putting on the three Dharma robes and out of firm faith go forth to train in the path for leaving behind these many troubles.’ “At that time King Dīrghāyu said ...
... “Now I have already tasted human happiness, I shall now strive for merits by which one rises to the heavens, shaving off my beard and hair, putting on the three Dharma robes and out of firm faith go forth to train in the path for leaving behind these many troubles.’ “At that time King Dīrghāyu said ...
The Role of Buddhism in Achieving Gross National Happiness
... The answer can only be yes, but people do however have to be taught to take spirituality seriously. To ensure the success of an enlightenment program, a plan will need to be very carefully developed and implemented. This program should be designed to reach everyone from ministers to sweepers. Think ...
... The answer can only be yes, but people do however have to be taught to take spirituality seriously. To ensure the success of an enlightenment program, a plan will need to be very carefully developed and implemented. This program should be designed to reach everyone from ministers to sweepers. Think ...
Talismanic Writing in Chinese Buddhism
... Islamic divination bowls, and talismanic shirts and mirrors that have esoteric diagrams composed of numbers, letters, and “illegible signs.”4 Texts and objects that include an esoteric or illegible form of writing are also found in East Asia, where they have been employed in a variety of religious c ...
... Islamic divination bowls, and talismanic shirts and mirrors that have esoteric diagrams composed of numbers, letters, and “illegible signs.”4 Texts and objects that include an esoteric or illegible form of writing are also found in East Asia, where they have been employed in a variety of religious c ...
Rasa - Piazza
... ākhyāyikā) --From Michael Hahn, “The Buddhist Contribution to the Indian Belles Lettres” (455–471) ...
... ākhyāyikā) --From Michael Hahn, “The Buddhist Contribution to the Indian Belles Lettres” (455–471) ...
Buddhism and Ideology in Japan, 1868-1931
... culture that was, he believed, vanishing from his increasingly modern society. In a vast body of work that spanned nearly five decades, Watsuji maintained that the essence of authentic Japanese culture was Buddhism. The general premises of Watsuji’s work can be gleaned from a 1933 essay in which he ...
... culture that was, he believed, vanishing from his increasingly modern society. In a vast body of work that spanned nearly five decades, Watsuji maintained that the essence of authentic Japanese culture was Buddhism. The general premises of Watsuji’s work can be gleaned from a 1933 essay in which he ...
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... I will describe him in outline for you— Listen to his name, observe his body, Bear him in mind, not passing the time vainly, For he can wipe out the pains of existence. Lotus Sutra1 ...
... I will describe him in outline for you— Listen to his name, observe his body, Bear him in mind, not passing the time vainly, For he can wipe out the pains of existence. Lotus Sutra1 ...
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).