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... The Path of Purification Tr. Nanamoli Thera. This classic from c 500AD synthesises the entire teaching of the ...
... The Path of Purification Tr. Nanamoli Thera. This classic from c 500AD synthesises the entire teaching of the ...
Download:Three Methods of Merit Accumulation(PDF file)
... emphasizing the merit of some Buddha or Bodhisattva, according to some sutras of Mahayana and Hinayana, the Buddha often said: “I don’t know this merit, so you should ask that from the Buddha.” Or “I don’t know this merit, so you should ask from the Bodhisattva.” From this point of view, there are p ...
... emphasizing the merit of some Buddha or Bodhisattva, according to some sutras of Mahayana and Hinayana, the Buddha often said: “I don’t know this merit, so you should ask that from the Buddha.” Or “I don’t know this merit, so you should ask from the Bodhisattva.” From this point of view, there are p ...
Theories on the Foundation of the Nuns` Order –
... Jainas may have been borrowing from the Buddhists.37 Thus it is not self-evident that in the present case the Buddhists borrowed terms like vuhāpeti and pavattinī from the Jainas, since it cannot be excluded that the Jainas loaned such terms from the Buddhists, or else, perhaps the most probable s ...
... Jainas may have been borrowing from the Buddhists.37 Thus it is not self-evident that in the present case the Buddhists borrowed terms like vuhāpeti and pavattinī from the Jainas, since it cannot be excluded that the Jainas loaned such terms from the Buddhists, or else, perhaps the most probable s ...
What goes Around comes Around: a Study of Karma
... strands and goals, one of which seeks to blend Eastern and Western philosophies for enhanced comprehension of the human potentials for growth and transformation. An understanding of the concept of karma therefore adds value and meaning to the field of transpersonal psychology by conceptualising a pr ...
... strands and goals, one of which seeks to blend Eastern and Western philosophies for enhanced comprehension of the human potentials for growth and transformation. An understanding of the concept of karma therefore adds value and meaning to the field of transpersonal psychology by conceptualising a pr ...
Fundamentals of Buddhism
... corporeality, thus it arises, thus it passes away; thus is feeling, thus it arises, thus it passes away; thus is perception, thus it arises, thus it passes away; thus are the mental formations, thus they arise, thus they pass away; thus is consciousness, thus it arises thus it passes away.” ...
... corporeality, thus it arises, thus it passes away; thus is feeling, thus it arises, thus it passes away; thus is perception, thus it arises, thus it passes away; thus are the mental formations, thus they arise, thus they pass away; thus is consciousness, thus it arises thus it passes away.” ...
The Noble Eightfold Path and Its Factors Explained
... Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.” If he is then questioned further as to what they consisted of, he should be able to define them accurately, without uncertainty, ambiguity, or recourse to his own ideas. This is very important—that the supremely clear words of the Buddha are not distorted, eithe ...
... Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.” If he is then questioned further as to what they consisted of, he should be able to define them accurately, without uncertainty, ambiguity, or recourse to his own ideas. This is very important—that the supremely clear words of the Buddha are not distorted, eithe ...
THE TEACHING METHODS OF BUDDHA
... Since Buddhism began as an oral tradition, where teachings are received directly from a teacher, it is understandable that listening to the Dharma is the key to receiving a correct idea of the Noble Eight-fold Path. Spiritual wisdom, however, does not arising only through listening. The Pali Canon, ...
... Since Buddhism began as an oral tradition, where teachings are received directly from a teacher, it is understandable that listening to the Dharma is the key to receiving a correct idea of the Noble Eight-fold Path. Spiritual wisdom, however, does not arising only through listening. The Pali Canon, ...
Images of Buddha
... Buddhist art serves to remind, reinforce, and support the beliefs of the religion. It ranges from images of divinities and objects, to humble teachers and compassionate Buddhas, to multi-headed, ferocious deities, to mysterious objects and images.The ultimate goal of a Buddhist is to transcend this ...
... Buddhist art serves to remind, reinforce, and support the beliefs of the religion. It ranges from images of divinities and objects, to humble teachers and compassionate Buddhas, to multi-headed, ferocious deities, to mysterious objects and images.The ultimate goal of a Buddhist is to transcend this ...
Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms
... The Chinese narrative runs on without any break. It was Klaproth who divided Remusat's translation into forty chapters. The division is helpful to the reader, and I have followed it excepting in three or four instances. In the reprinted Chinese text the chapters are separated by a circle in the colu ...
... The Chinese narrative runs on without any break. It was Klaproth who divided Remusat's translation into forty chapters. The division is helpful to the reader, and I have followed it excepting in three or four instances. In the reprinted Chinese text the chapters are separated by a circle in the colu ...
Aspects of Early Buddhist Sociological Thought
... 1. Towards a Definition of Early Buddhism Etymological Definitions of Religion........................................................... 3 Historical Definitions of Religion.................................................................. 3 Psychological Definitions of Religion................... ...
... 1. Towards a Definition of Early Buddhism Etymological Definitions of Religion........................................................... 3 Historical Definitions of Religion.................................................................. 3 Psychological Definitions of Religion................... ...
The Main Topics of Japanese Pure Land Buddhist Poetry
... and the spiritual realization presented in the form of poems. Some of these poems are among the canonical commentaries to the Three Pure Land Sutras, such as the ones composed by Hōnen (1133–1212) and Shinran (1173–1263), while other works of poetry were produced by the Pure Land Buddhists of variou ...
... and the spiritual realization presented in the form of poems. Some of these poems are among the canonical commentaries to the Three Pure Land Sutras, such as the ones composed by Hōnen (1133–1212) and Shinran (1173–1263), while other works of poetry were produced by the Pure Land Buddhists of variou ...
Buddhism: The Awakening of Wisdom and Compassion
... employing the teachers. Reporting to the heshang are three associates or program executives, who are in charge of everything directly related to teaching, advising and disciplining, and general services. In China, a traditional temple or center was regarded as a Buddhist University. From this admini ...
... employing the teachers. Reporting to the heshang are three associates or program executives, who are in charge of everything directly related to teaching, advising and disciplining, and general services. In China, a traditional temple or center was regarded as a Buddhist University. From this admini ...
Introduction
... countless eons [in previous lives, received prophecy of his future Buddhahood, and was born as a human being in this world]. Then in six years [of ascetic discipline in this life as Š„kyamuni] he overcame [mistaken] views (d£¤¦i) and defeated M„ra17 by raising a single ³nger [while meditating under ...
... countless eons [in previous lives, received prophecy of his future Buddhahood, and was born as a human being in this world]. Then in six years [of ascetic discipline in this life as Š„kyamuni] he overcame [mistaken] views (d£¤¦i) and defeated M„ra17 by raising a single ³nger [while meditating under ...
Buddhist Religious Studies
... away). This was the full-moon day of the Baishakh. On this particular lunar day, the Buddha was born, attained Buddhahood and breathed His last (Great passing away). It is rare to have three such great incidents happen in the life of a individual in one life, on one particular day. For this reason t ...
... away). This was the full-moon day of the Baishakh. On this particular lunar day, the Buddha was born, attained Buddhahood and breathed His last (Great passing away). It is rare to have three such great incidents happen in the life of a individual in one life, on one particular day. For this reason t ...
1. the only buddhayana
... 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 attain the fruits of Arhatship and Pratyekabuddhaship. The habitual defilements are the vexations that Bodhi ...
... 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 attain the fruits of Arhatship and Pratyekabuddhaship. The habitual defilements are the vexations that Bodhi ...
To Understand Buddha`s Teaching
... Chinese history tells us that about three thousand years ago, Buddha Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism was born in Northern India. He lived seventy-nine years and dedicated forty-nine of them to teaching. In 67 AD, one thousand years after he entered Nirvana, these teachings were formally introduc ...
... Chinese history tells us that about three thousand years ago, Buddha Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism was born in Northern India. He lived seventy-nine years and dedicated forty-nine of them to teaching. In 67 AD, one thousand years after he entered Nirvana, these teachings were formally introduc ...
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... of the Vinaya, Sutra, Abhidharma, and their combination. Their purpose is to eliminate the 84,000 different types of disturbing emotions latent in one’s mind. Abhidharma. (Tib. chö ngön pa) The Buddhist teachings are often divided into the Tripitaka: the sutras (teachings of the Buddha), the Vinaya ...
... of the Vinaya, Sutra, Abhidharma, and their combination. Their purpose is to eliminate the 84,000 different types of disturbing emotions latent in one’s mind. Abhidharma. (Tib. chö ngön pa) The Buddhist teachings are often divided into the Tripitaka: the sutras (teachings of the Buddha), the Vinaya ...
skillful means - The Dharmafarers
... exposition the desirability of the act or condition prized by his opponent-of the union with God (as in the Tevijja), or of sacrifice (as in the Kūṭadanta), or of social rank (as in the Ambaṭṭha), or of seeing heavenly sights, etc (as in the Mahāli), or of the soul theory (as in the Poṭṭhapāda). He ...
... exposition the desirability of the act or condition prized by his opponent-of the union with God (as in the Tevijja), or of sacrifice (as in the Kūṭadanta), or of social rank (as in the Ambaṭṭha), or of seeing heavenly sights, etc (as in the Mahāli), or of the soul theory (as in the Poṭṭhapāda). He ...
Quintessential Buddhism - QUINTESSENTIAL TIBETAN BUDDHA
... and Nature of “Buddhism” The classification and nature of Buddhism is vague* and has been interpreted in many different ways, Often due to the sheer number (perhaps thousands) of different sects, sub sects, movements, etc., that have, or currently make up, the whole of Buddhist traditions. But one t ...
... and Nature of “Buddhism” The classification and nature of Buddhism is vague* and has been interpreted in many different ways, Often due to the sheer number (perhaps thousands) of different sects, sub sects, movements, etc., that have, or currently make up, the whole of Buddhist traditions. But one t ...
What the Buddha Taught
... Then the Buddha delivered to this young man a most remarkable discourse explaining Truth (the gist of which is given later). It was only at the end of the discourse that this young recluse, whose name was Pukkusati, realized that the person who spoke to him was the Buddha himself. So he got up, went ...
... Then the Buddha delivered to this young man a most remarkable discourse explaining Truth (the gist of which is given later). It was only at the end of the discourse that this young recluse, whose name was Pukkusati, realized that the person who spoke to him was the Buddha himself. So he got up, went ...
What is karma and how does it ripen?
... life took it for granted that death is simply the end of life, and until that moment comes, it is a good idea to use one’s life fully to pursue learning and to enjoy simple things in moderation, always remembering that there are many people on this planet who do not have enough to eat and do not hav ...
... life took it for granted that death is simply the end of life, and until that moment comes, it is a good idea to use one’s life fully to pursue learning and to enjoy simple things in moderation, always remembering that there are many people on this planet who do not have enough to eat and do not hav ...
Chapter 4 THE CONCEPT OF FAITH IN MAHĀYĀNA BUDDHISM
... teachings were not being written but they were kept alive in the form of oral transmission. When the Buddha was alive, if any dispute among the monks regarding the Buddha’s thoughts arose it was immediately explained by the Buddha and the monks were satisfied themselves. After the Buddha’s Mahāparin ...
... teachings were not being written but they were kept alive in the form of oral transmission. When the Buddha was alive, if any dispute among the monks regarding the Buddha’s thoughts arose it was immediately explained by the Buddha and the monks were satisfied themselves. After the Buddha’s Mahāparin ...
To Understand Buddha`s Teaching
... form is rarely seen today. The other four forms are deviations of this one. The second form is religious Buddhism. Although originally not a religion, it has become one in the past few hundred years. Today, it is difficult to deny this. Why? The external form of Buddhism today is indeed that of a re ...
... form is rarely seen today. The other four forms are deviations of this one. The second form is religious Buddhism. Although originally not a religion, it has become one in the past few hundred years. Today, it is difficult to deny this. Why? The external form of Buddhism today is indeed that of a re ...
Understanding in Theravada Abhidhamma
... Andrew Skilton writes that the Buddha was never historically regarded by Buddhist traditions as being merely human:[23] It is important to stress that, despite modern Theravada teachings to the contrary (often a sop to skeptical Western pupils), he was never seen as being merely human. For instance, ...
... Andrew Skilton writes that the Buddha was never historically regarded by Buddhist traditions as being merely human:[23] It is important to stress that, despite modern Theravada teachings to the contrary (often a sop to skeptical Western pupils), he was never seen as being merely human. For instance, ...
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 ...