Tainted Gender: Sexual Impurity and Women in Kankyo no Tomo
... childbearers was dealt with in Buddhism. Thus the birth of the historical Buddha is the first contact between women and the Buddha. There are different stories about the birth of the Buddha, but all of them start with his conception and a white elephant. There are numerous pictorial renderings that ...
... childbearers was dealt with in Buddhism. Thus the birth of the historical Buddha is the first contact between women and the Buddha. There are different stories about the birth of the Buddha, but all of them start with his conception and a white elephant. There are numerous pictorial renderings that ...
JBE Research Article Good or Skilful? Kusala in Canon and Commentary ISSN 1076-9005
... type of consciousness i.e. that connected with knowledge. This will in part account for the inclusion of Òproduced by skillÓ as a meaning of kusala. However, it must also have been embedded in his source material;22 here, as elsewhere, the Abhidhamma commentary preserves material for us in a less di ...
... type of consciousness i.e. that connected with knowledge. This will in part account for the inclusion of Òproduced by skillÓ as a meaning of kusala. However, it must also have been embedded in his source material;22 here, as elsewhere, the Abhidhamma commentary preserves material for us in a less di ...
Mental Balance and Well-Being - Santa Barbara Institute for
... evolve today, not only throughout Asia but worldwide (Harvey, 1990; Mitchell, 2002). Among the many schools of Buddhism that have developed over its long history, in this article we rely primarily on the rich literature of the Theravada Buddhism of Southeast Asia and Mahayana Buddhism as they origin ...
... evolve today, not only throughout Asia but worldwide (Harvey, 1990; Mitchell, 2002). Among the many schools of Buddhism that have developed over its long history, in this article we rely primarily on the rich literature of the Theravada Buddhism of Southeast Asia and Mahayana Buddhism as they origin ...
Four Noble Truths - anotheroxfordsittinggroup.org
... According to both Bronkhorst and Anderson, the four truths became a substitution for prajna, or "liberating insight", in the suttas.[1][2] According to Bronkhorst, the four truths may not have been formulated in earliest Buddhism, and did not serve in earliest Buddhism as a description of "liberatin ...
... According to both Bronkhorst and Anderson, the four truths became a substitution for prajna, or "liberating insight", in the suttas.[1][2] According to Bronkhorst, the four truths may not have been formulated in earliest Buddhism, and did not serve in earliest Buddhism as a description of "liberatin ...
Digitization of Sanskrit Buddhist Texts in Nepal
... It is very difficult to ascertain when the Mahayana sutras were introduced into the Kathmandu valley. When the Mahayana sutras were introduced into China by the missionaries of India and Central Asia it was already regarded as the authentic word of Lord Buddha. As the sutras were translated into Chi ...
... It is very difficult to ascertain when the Mahayana sutras were introduced into the Kathmandu valley. When the Mahayana sutras were introduced into China by the missionaries of India and Central Asia it was already regarded as the authentic word of Lord Buddha. As the sutras were translated into Chi ...
The Story of Kisagotami
... the reason he decided to leave the ascetic lifestyle that he had lived for so long with the holy men. When Siddhata witnessed old age, sickness and death for the first time he realised that life was full of suffering. He wanted to find a way to overcome or avoid suffering as much as possible so that ...
... the reason he decided to leave the ascetic lifestyle that he had lived for so long with the holy men. When Siddhata witnessed old age, sickness and death for the first time he realised that life was full of suffering. He wanted to find a way to overcome or avoid suffering as much as possible so that ...
The Dharma-ending Age
... In all these sources, the reference to the nuns and the duration of 500 years always occur together,17 leading scholars to surmise “therefore, that these two elements entered the Buddhist tradition together” (Nattier 1991:29). Nattier further notes that all these texts belong to the Nikāya school bu ...
... In all these sources, the reference to the nuns and the duration of 500 years always occur together,17 leading scholars to surmise “therefore, that these two elements entered the Buddhist tradition together” (Nattier 1991:29). Nattier further notes that all these texts belong to the Nikāya school bu ...
Buddhism in Singapore - Jack Meng
... Ling uses the Buddhist concept of “Triple Gems” to analyze the development of Buddhism in Singapore. His study is divided into three broad themes, namely, the Buddha in Singapore, the Dhamma in Singapore, and the Sangha in Singapore (Ling 1993a: 154-183). In recent years, the larger forces of modern ...
... Ling uses the Buddhist concept of “Triple Gems” to analyze the development of Buddhism in Singapore. His study is divided into three broad themes, namely, the Buddha in Singapore, the Dhamma in Singapore, and the Sangha in Singapore (Ling 1993a: 154-183). In recent years, the larger forces of modern ...
wheel of dharma - Buddhist Churches of America
... We’re not taught how to leave these people that we’ve grown so close to over the years And we’re certainly not taught how to say goodbye or how to hide the tears Even though we’ll all meet new people and make new memories, nothing can truly take the place of what we’ve all shared We’ve all met peopl ...
... We’re not taught how to leave these people that we’ve grown so close to over the years And we’re certainly not taught how to say goodbye or how to hide the tears Even though we’ll all meet new people and make new memories, nothing can truly take the place of what we’ve all shared We’ve all met peopl ...
(CBS Library 2011 Library) Page: 1 `The Eastern Buddhist: New
... Asaṅga, and K Holmes, The Ultimate Mahayana Explanatory Text on the Changeless Nature : (the Mahayana Uttara Tantra Shastra) (Eskdalemuir: Karma Kagyu, 1979), pp. 101. Asaṅga, Jñānagarbha, and J Powers, Two Commentaries on the Samdhinirmocana-Sutra, Studies in Asian Thought and Religion ; V.13 (Lewi ...
... Asaṅga, and K Holmes, The Ultimate Mahayana Explanatory Text on the Changeless Nature : (the Mahayana Uttara Tantra Shastra) (Eskdalemuir: Karma Kagyu, 1979), pp. 101. Asaṅga, Jñānagarbha, and J Powers, Two Commentaries on the Samdhinirmocana-Sutra, Studies in Asian Thought and Religion ; V.13 (Lewi ...
Mother Teresa and the Bodhisattva Ideal: A - Purdue e-Pubs
... you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me” (Matthew 19:21). Monks and nuns of the Catholic monastic orders renounce a life of marriage and family to serve God through a life of poverty, chastity and obedience. A similar notion of renunciation applies to the lifestyle of the bhikkhus and ...
... you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me” (Matthew 19:21). Monks and nuns of the Catholic monastic orders renounce a life of marriage and family to serve God through a life of poverty, chastity and obedience. A similar notion of renunciation applies to the lifestyle of the bhikkhus and ...
Buddhism and Modernity in Korea
... with in Asia in its encounter with modernity. However, Korean Buddhist colonial experiences were unique in that Korea was colonized not by a non-Buddhist Western country but by an Asian country in which Buddhism had long been a dominant religion. This situation caused conflicting and sometimes contr ...
... with in Asia in its encounter with modernity. However, Korean Buddhist colonial experiences were unique in that Korea was colonized not by a non-Buddhist Western country but by an Asian country in which Buddhism had long been a dominant religion. This situation caused conflicting and sometimes contr ...
Midnight Dharma: Diamond Way Buddhism on the Air
... meditation centre of Diamond way in 2000. This publishing company published most of lama Ole Nydahl’s books. Roman Lauš taught Buddhism till the end of 2003. Midnight Dharma spreads a specific version of Buddhism which is connected with lama Ole Nydahl. Ole Nydahl has a cardinal importance for the S ...
... meditation centre of Diamond way in 2000. This publishing company published most of lama Ole Nydahl’s books. Roman Lauš taught Buddhism till the end of 2003. Midnight Dharma spreads a specific version of Buddhism which is connected with lama Ole Nydahl. Ole Nydahl has a cardinal importance for the S ...
High Quality
... Enlightened One"). He is often referred to in Buddhism as Shakyamuni Buddha, or "The Awakened One of the Shakya Clan." According to Buddhism, at the time of his awakening he realized complete insight into the cause of suffering, and the steps necessary to eliminate it. These discoveries became known ...
... Enlightened One"). He is often referred to in Buddhism as Shakyamuni Buddha, or "The Awakened One of the Shakya Clan." According to Buddhism, at the time of his awakening he realized complete insight into the cause of suffering, and the steps necessary to eliminate it. These discoveries became known ...
A Blueprint for Buddhist Revolution
... literary forms. Within this broader wave, the movement most closely connected to Buddhism was the Muga-ai or Selfless Love society, founded by former Shin priest Itō Shōshin 伊藤証信 (1876–1963), whose mission was to promote and engage in compassionate action towards the poor and oppressed. Another figu ...
... literary forms. Within this broader wave, the movement most closely connected to Buddhism was the Muga-ai or Selfless Love society, founded by former Shin priest Itō Shōshin 伊藤証信 (1876–1963), whose mission was to promote and engage in compassionate action towards the poor and oppressed. Another figu ...
The Spread of Sarnath-Style Buddha Images in Southeast Asia and
... Among the Funan Buddhist statues, the early ones all have round neck garments covering both shoulders like a Greek tunic. In India, Buddhist sculptures with round necks began during the Kushan dynasty and were influenced by Greek and Roman cultures. This type of Buddhist sculpture, which was primari ...
... Among the Funan Buddhist statues, the early ones all have round neck garments covering both shoulders like a Greek tunic. In India, Buddhist sculptures with round necks began during the Kushan dynasty and were influenced by Greek and Roman cultures. This type of Buddhist sculpture, which was primari ...
Lecture 95: The Universal Perspective of Mahayana Buddhism
... we've seen that 'Mahayana' means 'great way' or 'great vehicle', but what do the other terms mean? 'Hinayana' means 'little way', and 'Vajrayana means 'diamond way' or 'adamantine way'. Now at present we are not concerned with the Vajrayana, the diamond way or the adamantine way. We're concerned on ...
... we've seen that 'Mahayana' means 'great way' or 'great vehicle', but what do the other terms mean? 'Hinayana' means 'little way', and 'Vajrayana means 'diamond way' or 'adamantine way'. Now at present we are not concerned with the Vajrayana, the diamond way or the adamantine way. We're concerned on ...
The Oral Composition and Transmission of Early Buddhist Texts
... not surprising that they exhibit so many striking features which appear alien to the modern reader and which, as stated earlier, are generally taken to be indicative of the oral status of this material. Stylistic features alone do not prove that a given text was originally oral, for written texts ca ...
... not surprising that they exhibit so many striking features which appear alien to the modern reader and which, as stated earlier, are generally taken to be indicative of the oral status of this material. Stylistic features alone do not prove that a given text was originally oral, for written texts ca ...
Mahāyāna Buddhism - University of Otago
... c) According to Williams (textbook) what are some of the claims made in the Prajñāpāramitā, or Perfection of Wisdom literature? (d) What is the relationship between Bodhisattva and Wisdom? Tutorial 3 (Unit 4: this tutorial is marked ans is open 20 Aug-3 Sep) (a) Who was Nāgārjuna, and why is he impo ...
... c) According to Williams (textbook) what are some of the claims made in the Prajñāpāramitā, or Perfection of Wisdom literature? (d) What is the relationship between Bodhisattva and Wisdom? Tutorial 3 (Unit 4: this tutorial is marked ans is open 20 Aug-3 Sep) (a) Who was Nāgārjuna, and why is he impo ...
Lay Ritual in the Early Buddhist Art of India
... for supporting the monastic institutions that are a hallmark of the Buddhist religion.2 It follows, then, that to understand Buddhism and its range of beliefs, practices, and teachings, it is crucial to study the ways it has been observed by the vast majority of its followers—the laity. A fresh look ...
... for supporting the monastic institutions that are a hallmark of the Buddhist religion.2 It follows, then, that to understand Buddhism and its range of beliefs, practices, and teachings, it is crucial to study the ways it has been observed by the vast majority of its followers—the laity. A fresh look ...
Buddhist Practice as Play: A Virtue Ethical View
... He gives as examples for practices such activities as chess, football, painting, music, and natural sciences. In playing chess, for instance, the end is realizing the internal goods of it: a certain kind of strategic imagination, analytic ability, and competitive intensity (MacIntyre 188). These goo ...
... He gives as examples for practices such activities as chess, football, painting, music, and natural sciences. In playing chess, for instance, the end is realizing the internal goods of it: a certain kind of strategic imagination, analytic ability, and competitive intensity (MacIntyre 188). These goo ...
The Ethics of Knowledge and Action in Postmodern Organizations
... ignoring the fact that compassion itself, being one of Buddha's main virtues, is a feeling. With his extreme view, Dogen distanced himself from his own teacher Rujing (1163-1228), who was very much in line with Wang. Rujing Tiantong could rightly be called the spiritual father of Wang. Wang will lat ...
... ignoring the fact that compassion itself, being one of Buddha's main virtues, is a feeling. With his extreme view, Dogen distanced himself from his own teacher Rujing (1163-1228), who was very much in line with Wang. Rujing Tiantong could rightly be called the spiritual father of Wang. Wang will lat ...
“The Gift of Rice”
... Let the self-lover harm no other man. In another conversation with the king, Shakyamuni reminded the king of the meaning of loving oneself. He taught the king that a person who loves and cherishes himself most is “the conscientious man who in all ways practices self-control” (ibid., P. 99). In an ea ...
... Let the self-lover harm no other man. In another conversation with the king, Shakyamuni reminded the king of the meaning of loving oneself. He taught the king that a person who loves and cherishes himself most is “the conscientious man who in all ways practices self-control” (ibid., P. 99). In an ea ...
Comparing East Asian and Southeast Asian Buddhism: Looking at
... Why and how should we compare East Asian and Southeast Asian Buddhism? First, continental Southeast Asia constitutes the far southern zone of East Asia. This geo-ecological zone to the far south of the Chinese heartland is not an amorphous borderland of remote mountains and infectious swamps, as Chi ...
... Why and how should we compare East Asian and Southeast Asian Buddhism? First, continental Southeast Asia constitutes the far southern zone of East Asia. This geo-ecological zone to the far south of the Chinese heartland is not an amorphous borderland of remote mountains and infectious swamps, as Chi ...