Buddhist Prayer - A Buddhist Library
... knowing where we are at any moment. And we will have a sense of the direction that Buddhist teachings would have us go in as well. Traditionally, what is called ‘merit’ is positive energy, creating happiness. This is produced by right actions of body, speech and mind. Some examples of right action w ...
... knowing where we are at any moment. And we will have a sense of the direction that Buddhist teachings would have us go in as well. Traditionally, what is called ‘merit’ is positive energy, creating happiness. This is produced by right actions of body, speech and mind. Some examples of right action w ...
Taming the Monkey Mind
... practice by reciting the Buddha’s name, you should not dwell on sundry good or bad actions(1) once they have been performed. In other words, everyday activities should be carried out in a matter-of-fact way, and once finished, be let go.(2) Do not hold on to them – or they will disturb your peace of ...
... practice by reciting the Buddha’s name, you should not dwell on sundry good or bad actions(1) once they have been performed. In other words, everyday activities should be carried out in a matter-of-fact way, and once finished, be let go.(2) Do not hold on to them – or they will disturb your peace of ...
the complete issue - Institute of Buddhist Studies
... connectionist-dynamic analyzes the mind as a network which produces behavioral dynamics that are regular and definable. Both of these share a commitment to understanding the mind as a mechanism characterized by the creation and manipulation of representations. The embodied-enactive approach, however ...
... connectionist-dynamic analyzes the mind as a network which produces behavioral dynamics that are regular and definable. Both of these share a commitment to understanding the mind as a mechanism characterized by the creation and manipulation of representations. The embodied-enactive approach, however ...
Protecting Oneself and Others Through Mindfulness – The Acrobat
... seems to be considerable scope for protection of others to benefit oneself. As the Saṃyukta-āgama parallel to the Sedaka-sutta points out, one who protects others gives them "the gift of fearlessness, the gift of non-violation, the gift of harmlessness". Making the 'dāna' preparations required to be ...
... seems to be considerable scope for protection of others to benefit oneself. As the Saṃyukta-āgama parallel to the Sedaka-sutta points out, one who protects others gives them "the gift of fearlessness, the gift of non-violation, the gift of harmlessness". Making the 'dāna' preparations required to be ...
Dhamma and Abhidhamma
... analysis. For, although consciousness is listed as sixfold here, its invariable components, such as feeling and perception, are not separately mentioned, As such, it will be seen that none of the five analyses can be considered as exhaustive or final, as each is further analyzable, and each analysis ...
... analysis. For, although consciousness is listed as sixfold here, its invariable components, such as feeling and perception, are not separately mentioned, As such, it will be seen that none of the five analyses can be considered as exhaustive or final, as each is further analyzable, and each analysis ...
How to Prostrate
... Since the very beginning of Buddhism over 2500 years ago, Buddhist monks and nuns have depended on almsfood. They were, and still are, prohibited from growing their own food, storing their own provisions or cooking their own meals. Instead, every morning they would make their day's meal out of whate ...
... Since the very beginning of Buddhism over 2500 years ago, Buddhist monks and nuns have depended on almsfood. They were, and still are, prohibited from growing their own food, storing their own provisions or cooking their own meals. Instead, every morning they would make their day's meal out of whate ...
PDF - World Wide Journals
... owed much to enterprise of King Asoka. According to legend, the king opened seven of the eight Stūpas that had been built after the Buddha’s death and redistributed the relics all over India, depositing them in 84,000 Dharma Stūpas (dharmarakika).The present Stūpas at Kusinagara, Vaisali, Bharhut, S ...
... owed much to enterprise of King Asoka. According to legend, the king opened seven of the eight Stūpas that had been built after the Buddha’s death and redistributed the relics all over India, depositing them in 84,000 Dharma Stūpas (dharmarakika).The present Stūpas at Kusinagara, Vaisali, Bharhut, S ...
Lecture 100: Five Element Symbolism and the Stupa Page 1 Lecture
... possession of the relics took place among the lay followers of the Buddha. The monks apparently had nothing at all to do with it; they weren't involved. They're not even mentioned in this connection; it was entirely a quarrel between different sections of the lay community, the lay followers. And t ...
... possession of the relics took place among the lay followers of the Buddha. The monks apparently had nothing at all to do with it; they weren't involved. They're not even mentioned in this connection; it was entirely a quarrel between different sections of the lay community, the lay followers. And t ...
Buddhist Pilgrimage
... can be developed. Part I of this book discusses these mental aspects. A book on Buddhist pilgrimage would not be complete without reference to the famous pilgrims of old, namely: Asoka and the Chinese pilgrims, whose faith and fortitude are an inspiration to all who follow their footsteps. The down ...
... can be developed. Part I of this book discusses these mental aspects. A book on Buddhist pilgrimage would not be complete without reference to the famous pilgrims of old, namely: Asoka and the Chinese pilgrims, whose faith and fortitude are an inspiration to all who follow their footsteps. The down ...
buddhist view in compassion
... and he can appear in any form in all the six realms of existence to relieve the suffering of the sentient beings. He vowed to rescue those who call on him when they are in suffering, for example, when caught in a fire, shipwrecked or facing an attack… ...
... and he can appear in any form in all the six realms of existence to relieve the suffering of the sentient beings. He vowed to rescue those who call on him when they are in suffering, for example, when caught in a fire, shipwrecked or facing an attack… ...
The Bodhicaryavatara - Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
... Meru as the center of the universe. He also mentions the size of the sun and the moon and also the distances between them and the earth. If we were to take them literally, they contradict the measurements made scientifically. The cosmological views expressed in the Abhidharmakosa are refuted by dire ...
... Meru as the center of the universe. He also mentions the size of the sun and the moon and also the distances between them and the earth. If we were to take them literally, they contradict the measurements made scientifically. The cosmological views expressed in the Abhidharmakosa are refuted by dire ...
Foundations of Ethics and Practice in Chinese Pure Land Buddhism
... (famen,�法門) open to those with a need or an aptitude for it. This being so, it is reasonable to ask: Why look for a “Pure Land account” of the need for ethics and precepts? “Pure Land” could simply stand for the mythologem of Amitābha’s vows and his Land of Ease and Bliss along with the soteriology ...
... (famen,�法門) open to those with a need or an aptitude for it. This being so, it is reasonable to ask: Why look for a “Pure Land account” of the need for ethics and precepts? “Pure Land” could simply stand for the mythologem of Amitābha’s vows and his Land of Ease and Bliss along with the soteriology ...
Buddhism Reconsidered - Digital Commons @ Liberty University
... early Buddhist Philosophy. I use the designation "Classical, Protestant" because I want to keep distance from both Thomism and Liberal theology.. One bleeds Aristotle, the other, Kant. By offering a Classical Protestant criticism, I hope to speal\.: as a protesting Catholic, not as a sectarian Evang ...
... early Buddhist Philosophy. I use the designation "Classical, Protestant" because I want to keep distance from both Thomism and Liberal theology.. One bleeds Aristotle, the other, Kant. By offering a Classical Protestant criticism, I hope to speal\.: as a protesting Catholic, not as a sectarian Evang ...
bussho notes
... “One entirety of the entirety of being” (shitsuu no isshitsu 悉有の一悉): Presumably the point is that “living beings” represent but one type within the “entirety of being” — with, perhaps, the added suggestion that any one type is in some sense one with the entire set. “Skin, flesh, bones, and marrow” ( ...
... “One entirety of the entirety of being” (shitsuu no isshitsu 悉有の一悉): Presumably the point is that “living beings” represent but one type within the “entirety of being” — with, perhaps, the added suggestion that any one type is in some sense one with the entire set. “Skin, flesh, bones, and marrow” ( ...
First Steps - SGI South Africa
... which divides people or disre- wicked being. gards their humanity. ...
... which divides people or disre- wicked being. gards their humanity. ...
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 ...
10 Taking of Refuge
... woeful states, namely: happy existences in the human or heavenly realms called Sugati or woeful existences in hell, animal, ghost and demon realms called Duggati. The danger of future lives is rebirth in the woeful states, not only because of their inherent suffering, but also because escape therefr ...
... woeful states, namely: happy existences in the human or heavenly realms called Sugati or woeful existences in hell, animal, ghost and demon realms called Duggati. The danger of future lives is rebirth in the woeful states, not only because of their inherent suffering, but also because escape therefr ...
Teachings in Chinese Buddhism
... I was in a state of agitation and emptiness when I was introduced to Christianity. I became deeply interested in it. This is a religion with a fully socialised character. It was from Christianity that I learned the relationship of devoutness and a pure faith to the true meaning of religion. Christia ...
... I was in a state of agitation and emptiness when I was introduced to Christianity. I became deeply interested in it. This is a religion with a fully socialised character. It was from Christianity that I learned the relationship of devoutness and a pure faith to the true meaning of religion. Christia ...
Selected Translation of Miao-Yun Part One and Two
... I was in a state of agitation and emptiness when I was introduced to Christianity. I became deeply interested in it. This is a religion with a fully socialised character. It was from Christianity that I learned the relationship of devoutness and a pure faith to the true meaning of religion. Christia ...
... I was in a state of agitation and emptiness when I was introduced to Christianity. I became deeply interested in it. This is a religion with a fully socialised character. It was from Christianity that I learned the relationship of devoutness and a pure faith to the true meaning of religion. Christia ...
Gotami-apadana
... Following that existence, she was reborn into a “slaves’ village” (Verse 110), and, ...
... Following that existence, she was reborn into a “slaves’ village” (Verse 110), and, ...
mudra - WordPress.com
... preaching. It was also used in China during the Wei and Sui eras of the 4th and 7th centuries. ...
... preaching. It was also used in China during the Wei and Sui eras of the 4th and 7th centuries. ...
The Buddha`s Victory
... human, essence was soon, and understandably, exalted by an aura of myth and legend. Within a few hundred years the heirs to the Buddha's teaching would be choosing for themselves whether to visualize him as a rag-apparelled mendicant walking the dusty pathways of northern India, or as semi-divine be ...
... human, essence was soon, and understandably, exalted by an aura of myth and legend. Within a few hundred years the heirs to the Buddha's teaching would be choosing for themselves whether to visualize him as a rag-apparelled mendicant walking the dusty pathways of northern India, or as semi-divine be ...
Dhamma Studies - Atammayatarama Buddhist Monastery
... "Happiness would be brought to one who does not do evil.'' This essay will discuss the Buddha's Proverb, "Happiness would be brought to one who does not do evil,'' to provide knowledge and understanding to people interested in studying and practicing the Buddha’s teachings. The term 'evil' (Barp) me ...
... "Happiness would be brought to one who does not do evil.'' This essay will discuss the Buddha's Proverb, "Happiness would be brought to one who does not do evil,'' to provide knowledge and understanding to people interested in studying and practicing the Buddha’s teachings. The term 'evil' (Barp) me ...
The Sixfold Purity of an Arahant Chabbisodhana-sutta and its Parallel
... 2. At that time the Blessed One told the monks: “Suppose a monk approaches you and declares to have attained [final] knowledge, [saying]: ‘I know in accordance with reality that birth has been extinguished, the holy life has been established, what had to be done has been done, there is no further cl ...
... 2. At that time the Blessed One told the monks: “Suppose a monk approaches you and declares to have attained [final] knowledge, [saying]: ‘I know in accordance with reality that birth has been extinguished, the holy life has been established, what had to be done has been done, there is no further cl ...
Talk One
... Precepts and the Ten Good Conducts are the foundation in Buddhism (and in almost every religion and faith system). If we do not abide by them, then we are on a deviated path. No matter which method we practice, whether we are a novice, an Arhat or a Bodhisattva, if we do not abide by these, then we ...
... Precepts and the Ten Good Conducts are the foundation in Buddhism (and in almost every religion and faith system). If we do not abide by them, then we are on a deviated path. No matter which method we practice, whether we are a novice, an Arhat or a Bodhisattva, if we do not abide by these, then we ...