The Four Noble Truths
... the pleasures of royalty. The Buddha did this so that his future disciples wouldn’t think that the Buddha or an enlightened person was unable to enjoy any pleasures or feel the need for enjoyment. The other reason for the Buddha living such a sensuous life was to show that even though the Buddha had ...
... the pleasures of royalty. The Buddha did this so that his future disciples wouldn’t think that the Buddha or an enlightened person was unable to enjoy any pleasures or feel the need for enjoyment. The other reason for the Buddha living such a sensuous life was to show that even though the Buddha had ...
Canonical Jātaka Tales in Comparative Perspective
... pointed out by Martini 1952: 68f and 1961: 354, cf. also Pou 1975: 356-359). An Indonesian version of the Rāmāyaṇa (summarized in Stutterheim 1925: 66-80) does not take the form of a jātaka. In a Japanese version, Rāma is identified with the bodhisattva, cf. Hara 1980/1989: 335. A Khotanese version ...
... pointed out by Martini 1952: 68f and 1961: 354, cf. also Pou 1975: 356-359). An Indonesian version of the Rāmāyaṇa (summarized in Stutterheim 1925: 66-80) does not take the form of a jātaka. In a Japanese version, Rāma is identified with the bodhisattva, cf. Hara 1980/1989: 335. A Khotanese version ...
Emptiness and Eight Fold Path - OpenSIUC
... the past, worries about the future, or craving or angry or jealousy in the present.,,11 He then goes on and to emphasize that "mindfulness allows us to touch the wondrous, refreshing, and healing elements that are inside and around us, and to nourish the seeds of joy, peace, love and understanding i ...
... the past, worries about the future, or craving or angry or jealousy in the present.,,11 He then goes on and to emphasize that "mindfulness allows us to touch the wondrous, refreshing, and healing elements that are inside and around us, and to nourish the seeds of joy, peace, love and understanding i ...
Guide to the Bodhisattva`s Way of Life
... know quite well that a person like me does not have even a thousandth or a ten thousandth of the merits that our Dharma Lord Rinpoche has. However, since I have received unbroken and pure transmission from Guru Rinpoche and hope to complete the unfulfilled aspiration of our Guru, I aspired to give t ...
... know quite well that a person like me does not have even a thousandth or a ten thousandth of the merits that our Dharma Lord Rinpoche has. However, since I have received unbroken and pure transmission from Guru Rinpoche and hope to complete the unfulfilled aspiration of our Guru, I aspired to give t ...
The Cultivation of Virtue in Buddhist Ethics Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... Bhikkhu Bodhi explains: Merit produces mundane benefits, such as good rebirth, wealth, beauty, and success. It also serves as an enhancing condition for supramundane benefits, that is, for attaining the stages along the path to enlightenment. (Words 151) In the Mahāyāna tradition, one consciously de ...
... Bhikkhu Bodhi explains: Merit produces mundane benefits, such as good rebirth, wealth, beauty, and success. It also serves as an enhancing condition for supramundane benefits, that is, for attaining the stages along the path to enlightenment. (Words 151) In the Mahāyāna tradition, one consciously de ...
On the Practice of Buddhist Meditation According to the Pali Nikayas
... O n the Practice of Buddhist Meditation sonal instruction of a teacher. Thus the reason why the earlier texts fail to re veal very m u c h about just how to practice meditation is n o t because they are uninterested in such matters, or think they are unimportant, but rather pre cisely the opposit ...
... O n the Practice of Buddhist Meditation sonal instruction of a teacher. Thus the reason why the earlier texts fail to re veal very m u c h about just how to practice meditation is n o t because they are uninterested in such matters, or think they are unimportant, but rather pre cisely the opposit ...
Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment
... This book is published by Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive Bringing you the teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings freely available in so many ways, including in our website for insta ...
... This book is published by Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive Bringing you the teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings freely available in so many ways, including in our website for insta ...
THE BUDDHA SAID THAT BUDDHA SAID SO: A TRANSLATION
... in terms of myth due in part to its structural features; not only does its parent text (a selfproclaimed Mahāyāna sūtra) claim to be the words of Śākyamuni, but it also puts into his mouth a narrative regarding the activities and teachings of another enlightened being in what is often called the “m ...
... in terms of myth due in part to its structural features; not only does its parent text (a selfproclaimed Mahāyāna sūtra) claim to be the words of Śākyamuni, but it also puts into his mouth a narrative regarding the activities and teachings of another enlightened being in what is often called the “m ...
Yeshe Tsogyal: Symbol of Female Enlightenment, Empowerment
... Also referred to as ‘penetrating insight’. Since phenomena are not created, therefore, Mother Prajñāpāramitā should not be taken literally as a being who gives birth to a progeny. Rather, she is the symbolic ‘mother’, i.e. without whom; there would be no buddhas and bodhisattvas because without wisd ...
... Also referred to as ‘penetrating insight’. Since phenomena are not created, therefore, Mother Prajñāpāramitā should not be taken literally as a being who gives birth to a progeny. Rather, she is the symbolic ‘mother’, i.e. without whom; there would be no buddhas and bodhisattvas because without wisd ...
1. the only buddhayana
... supreme, believe that by strictly observing a specific precept they will become a Buddha, and that they do not need to liberate themselves from within. The root delusions are desire, anger, ignorance, deluded pride, and deluded doubt. Practitioners who fully eradicate the false views and attitudes a ...
... supreme, believe that by strictly observing a specific precept they will become a Buddha, and that they do not need to liberate themselves from within. The root delusions are desire, anger, ignorance, deluded pride, and deluded doubt. Practitioners who fully eradicate the false views and attitudes a ...
A Buddhist View of Happiness
... it does not deal in extremes. It is constant and all-pervasive, and above all it is that which can be borne with ease. In order to attain this mind-state, according to Buddhist teaching, we must literally begin at the beginning. In other words, we must have a starting point. This starting point is w ...
... it does not deal in extremes. It is constant and all-pervasive, and above all it is that which can be borne with ease. In order to attain this mind-state, according to Buddhist teaching, we must literally begin at the beginning. In other words, we must have a starting point. This starting point is w ...
Untitled - UO Libraries
... Siam, and Burma. Hence the Mahayana and the Hinayana are also known respectively Northern and Southern Buddhism. passant, let me remark that this distinction, however, is not quite correct, for we have some ...
... Siam, and Burma. Hence the Mahayana and the Hinayana are also known respectively Northern and Southern Buddhism. passant, let me remark that this distinction, however, is not quite correct, for we have some ...
The Iconography of Nepalese Buddhism
... niques: Lost Wax Process, Chiselling, antique finishing and so on. It has been long felt by craftsmen, dealers, collectors, and above all art connoisseurs that there was a dearth of books dealing with this subject and they all wished that there should be a book which must be authentic and reliable ...
... niques: Lost Wax Process, Chiselling, antique finishing and so on. It has been long felt by craftsmen, dealers, collectors, and above all art connoisseurs that there was a dearth of books dealing with this subject and they all wished that there should be a book which must be authentic and reliable ...
Clark.19.4.Dec_.08
... manifestation of nature has great significance for ecophilosophy. Contemporary environmental thought has often focused strongly on the problem of anthropocentrism. Yet as Buddhist ethicist Padmasiri DeSilva has noted, anthropocentrism may be looked upon as an “aspect of egocentrism.”11 Anthropocentr ...
... manifestation of nature has great significance for ecophilosophy. Contemporary environmental thought has often focused strongly on the problem of anthropocentrism. Yet as Buddhist ethicist Padmasiri DeSilva has noted, anthropocentrism may be looked upon as an “aspect of egocentrism.”11 Anthropocentr ...
the tantric mysticism of tibet - Chinese Buddhist Encyclopedia
... attainment of intuitive wisdom. Even so, among Buddhists, people actively engaged in the sublime search are less common than might be supposed except for a few schools and sects of which the Vajrayāna is one. Confirmation of the genuineness of the mystical experience is to be found in the high degre ...
... attainment of intuitive wisdom. Even so, among Buddhists, people actively engaged in the sublime search are less common than might be supposed except for a few schools and sects of which the Vajrayāna is one. Confirmation of the genuineness of the mystical experience is to be found in the high degre ...
Buddhist Teachings
... Vajrayana is the use of subtle vital energies to transform the mind. The gross mind is neutralized and the subtle mind “rides” on the clear light of bliss. This inner light is considered the only aspect of existence that is eternal. Once uncovered, one is said to be capable of attaining Buddha-hood. ...
... Vajrayana is the use of subtle vital energies to transform the mind. The gross mind is neutralized and the subtle mind “rides” on the clear light of bliss. This inner light is considered the only aspect of existence that is eternal. Once uncovered, one is said to be capable of attaining Buddha-hood. ...
The Bare-Bones Instructions to “Mindfulness of Breathing”
... These are the preparatory stages of the meditation. It basically means for the meditator to find a quiet place to sit with little or no distractions. Turn off the TV, radio or telephone and find a place that has very few noises which will pull you away from the sitting. For the beginning meditator n ...
... These are the preparatory stages of the meditation. It basically means for the meditator to find a quiet place to sit with little or no distractions. Turn off the TV, radio or telephone and find a place that has very few noises which will pull you away from the sitting. For the beginning meditator n ...
Mindfulness and the Four Noble Truths
... enlightenment are two distinct conditions, whereby liberation signifies the removal of obscurations caused by emotional defilements (Sanskrit: klesavarana), but not of all obscurations to knowledge (Sanskrit: jneyavarana). However, despite the slight variations in how different Buddhist approaches i ...
... enlightenment are two distinct conditions, whereby liberation signifies the removal of obscurations caused by emotional defilements (Sanskrit: klesavarana), but not of all obscurations to knowledge (Sanskrit: jneyavarana). However, despite the slight variations in how different Buddhist approaches i ...
The Jhanas in Theravada Buddhist Meditation
... The importance of the jhanas in the Buddhist path can readily be gauged from the frequency with which they are mentioned throughout the suttas. The jhanas figure prominently both in the Buddha's own experience and in his exhortation to disciples. In his childhood, while attending an annual ploughin ...
... The importance of the jhanas in the Buddhist path can readily be gauged from the frequency with which they are mentioned throughout the suttas. The jhanas figure prominently both in the Buddha's own experience and in his exhortation to disciples. In his childhood, while attending an annual ploughin ...
Hinayana and Mahayana
... Mahasamghikas or among rebel monks or breakaway Abhidharmistsor amongthe invadingtribesof northwestIndia.All of these made a contribution,but the contributionof each was controlled by the multi-dimensionalmodel of the Mahayanathat existed from the beginning (170). ...
... Mahasamghikas or among rebel monks or breakaway Abhidharmistsor amongthe invadingtribesof northwestIndia.All of these made a contribution,but the contributionof each was controlled by the multi-dimensionalmodel of the Mahayanathat existed from the beginning (170). ...
how to meditate
... meditation. The mind can be divided into sense consciousness—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—and mental consciousness. Mental consciousness ranges from our grossest experiences of anger or desire, for example, to the subtlest level of complete stillness and clarity. It includes our intellect ...
... meditation. The mind can be divided into sense consciousness—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—and mental consciousness. Mental consciousness ranges from our grossest experiences of anger or desire, for example, to the subtlest level of complete stillness and clarity. It includes our intellect ...
Daniel Miracapillo
... end of Saṃsāra with the attainment of Nibbāna within this very life (albeit with remainder 8 of fuel/grasping 9 - sa-upādi-sesa). The Buddha concludes his teaching by reminding Ānanda that all samaṇas and Brahmins have the ability to abide ‘in pure, supreme, unsurpassed voidness’, encouraging his at ...
... end of Saṃsāra with the attainment of Nibbāna within this very life (albeit with remainder 8 of fuel/grasping 9 - sa-upādi-sesa). The Buddha concludes his teaching by reminding Ānanda that all samaṇas and Brahmins have the ability to abide ‘in pure, supreme, unsurpassed voidness’, encouraging his at ...
Introduction
... It is traditionally believed that Kuan-ting produced the introduction that continues to 3b10 and that the introductory comments in 3b10–4a17 should be attributed to Chih-i. However, the text itself gives no clear indication of where Kuan-ting’s comments “end” and Chih-i’s “begin.” 4 ŒÖg_2ÖJl. This f ...
... It is traditionally believed that Kuan-ting produced the introduction that continues to 3b10 and that the introductory comments in 3b10–4a17 should be attributed to Chih-i. However, the text itself gives no clear indication of where Kuan-ting’s comments “end” and Chih-i’s “begin.” 4 ŒÖg_2ÖJl. This f ...
Mahayana Buddhism
... that the Truth was too deep and subtle to be comprehended by Sravakas and why the terse sayings of Buddhas were also unintelHgible to them. At the repeated request of Sariputra, Buddha agreed to explain the real aim of the Tathagatas only to those who had implict faith in him and not to those who we ...
... that the Truth was too deep and subtle to be comprehended by Sravakas and why the terse sayings of Buddhas were also unintelHgible to them. At the repeated request of Sariputra, Buddha agreed to explain the real aim of the Tathagatas only to those who had implict faith in him and not to those who we ...
a study on the i-pu-tsung-lun-lun
... Some other people have a reverse view as they say that because the Prakarana has spoken of the dharma of Prthagjana, therefore the Jnāna prasthāna will not repeat it again. Thus it proves that the Prakarana sāstrawas written earlier than the Jnāna ...
... Some other people have a reverse view as they say that because the Prakarana has spoken of the dharma of Prthagjana, therefore the Jnāna prasthāna will not repeat it again. Thus it proves that the Prakarana sāstrawas written earlier than the Jnāna ...