A Study of Sukkhavipassaka in Pāli Buddhism
... jhānas; also many meditative techniques described in the suttas can be practised in the so-called dryinsight way. However, it is in the Pāli commentarial literature, which is discussed in the second part of this thesis that the sukkhavipassaka doctrine appears in a full-fledged form. The Pāli commen ...
... jhānas; also many meditative techniques described in the suttas can be practised in the so-called dryinsight way. However, it is in the Pāli commentarial literature, which is discussed in the second part of this thesis that the sukkhavipassaka doctrine appears in a full-fledged form. The Pāli commen ...
THE CONCEPT OF THE BUDDHA, Its evolution from
... the concept of kAya covers studies of the NikAyas and the early Indian Buddhist schools. His discussion of the kAya concept in the NikAyas is significant in that it collects and analyses all relevant passages on the subject. He points out that the conception of kAya in the NikAyas has no metaphysical ...
... the concept of kAya covers studies of the NikAyas and the early Indian Buddhist schools. His discussion of the kAya concept in the NikAyas is significant in that it collects and analyses all relevant passages on the subject. He points out that the conception of kAya in the NikAyas has no metaphysical ...
A History of Mindfulness
... So we should start by identifying the smallest, simplest units of meaning used to describe satipaṭṭhāna. These are the basic terms and phrases common to all descriptions of satipaṭṭhāna in all the schools. It makes sense to start with the Buddha’s first sermon. This raises an interesting question. T ...
... So we should start by identifying the smallest, simplest units of meaning used to describe satipaṭṭhāna. These are the basic terms and phrases common to all descriptions of satipaṭṭhāna in all the schools. It makes sense to start with the Buddha’s first sermon. This raises an interesting question. T ...
Kosalan Philosophy dissertation - University of California, Berkeley
... Chapter seven formulates the second principle of Kosalan philosophy highlighted in this dissertation, namely two distinct modes of knowing. The chapter starts by exploring Yājñavalkya’s salt analogy in the Kāṇva Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad, in which prajñāna is contrasted with saṃjñā in an emerging, not ...
... Chapter seven formulates the second principle of Kosalan philosophy highlighted in this dissertation, namely two distinct modes of knowing. The chapter starts by exploring Yājñavalkya’s salt analogy in the Kāṇva Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad, in which prajñāna is contrasted with saṃjñā in an emerging, not ...
The Buddha
... contain references to texts and secondary studies that were used in writing the different chapters and sections of this book, or that may provide leads for persons interested in pursuing particular topics further. But they are not supposed to be an exhaustive bibliography on any subject. Thus refere ...
... contain references to texts and secondary studies that were used in writing the different chapters and sections of this book, or that may provide leads for persons interested in pursuing particular topics further. But they are not supposed to be an exhaustive bibliography on any subject. Thus refere ...
Miracles and Superhuman Powers in South Asian Buddhist Literature
... In any case, the nature and meaning of the Buddha’s simultaneous immanence and transcendence is a significant topic of discussion for Buddhist philosophers. Despite his remarks about the applicability of the concept of the miracle in a Buddhist context, Foucher raises one of the central questions of ...
... In any case, the nature and meaning of the Buddha’s simultaneous immanence and transcendence is a significant topic of discussion for Buddhist philosophers. Despite his remarks about the applicability of the concept of the miracle in a Buddhist context, Foucher raises one of the central questions of ...
Mahasaranagamana
... arisen dependent on its own specific cause. Thus, because of A, B arises, and because of B, C arises and so it goes on in a vicious circle of causes. Obviously, when the origin of cause of dukkha ceases, dukkha also ceases the chain of causal sequences consists of twelve links. The first link is ign ...
... arisen dependent on its own specific cause. Thus, because of A, B arises, and because of B, C arises and so it goes on in a vicious circle of causes. Obviously, when the origin of cause of dukkha ceases, dukkha also ceases the chain of causal sequences consists of twelve links. The first link is ign ...
An Analysis of the Pali Canon
... however, been completely revised as a consequence of the vast output of books on the subject that have come on to the market over the past few decades. Indeed, it was originally intended to make this an exhaustive section of Pali works in the English language, past and present. A number of anthologi ...
... however, been completely revised as a consequence of the vast output of books on the subject that have come on to the market over the past few decades. Indeed, it was originally intended to make this an exhaustive section of Pali works in the English language, past and present. A number of anthologi ...
The Buddha and His Teachings
... These are not unexpected questions. They are the typical questions of persons who either desire to enjoy life or to work for humanity, facing responsibilities and undergoing suffering. To the former, a Buddhist would say:— you may if you like, but be not slaves to worldly pleasures which are fleetin ...
... These are not unexpected questions. They are the typical questions of persons who either desire to enjoy life or to work for humanity, facing responsibilities and undergoing suffering. To the former, a Buddhist would say:— you may if you like, but be not slaves to worldly pleasures which are fleetin ...
Buddha`s lists explained
... David would later discover that the Buddha frequently referred to his followers affectionately as ―tigers.‖ The tiger has become a common symbol of Buddhism and is found on some Buddhist flags. This is because the tiger is known for his independence and courageousness which is what is needed to proc ...
... David would later discover that the Buddha frequently referred to his followers affectionately as ―tigers.‖ The tiger has become a common symbol of Buddhism and is found on some Buddhist flags. This is because the tiger is known for his independence and courageousness which is what is needed to proc ...
Gender and the soteriology debate in Buddhism: Is a
... canonical and commentarial literature, within the same corpus are indications that this was not a matter of consensus. There has been substantial research on women in Buddhism in general over the past few decades, one of the pioneering works being Isaline Blew Horner‘s Women under Primitive Buddhis ...
... canonical and commentarial literature, within the same corpus are indications that this was not a matter of consensus. There has been substantial research on women in Buddhism in general over the past few decades, one of the pioneering works being Isaline Blew Horner‘s Women under Primitive Buddhis ...
Guide to Jodo Shinshu Teachings and Practices
... Siddhartha traveled along the Ganges River towards the southeast of India to a kingdom called Magada. Before reaching Magada, he had joined two or three different religious groups. However, these groups were not able to fulfill his search. Thus, he continued the path to enlightenment on his own. He ...
... Siddhartha traveled along the Ganges River towards the southeast of India to a kingdom called Magada. Before reaching Magada, he had joined two or three different religious groups. However, these groups were not able to fulfill his search. Thus, he continued the path to enlightenment on his own. He ...
The Genesis of the Bodhisattva Ideal
... Buddhist thought. Bhikkhu Anālayo brings together material from the corpus of the early discourses preserved mainly in Pāli and Chinese that appear to have influenced the arising of the bodhisattva ideal. He takes his inquiry in a direction not yet explored and draws on material that up until now ha ...
... Buddhist thought. Bhikkhu Anālayo brings together material from the corpus of the early discourses preserved mainly in Pāli and Chinese that appear to have influenced the arising of the bodhisattva ideal. He takes his inquiry in a direction not yet explored and draws on material that up until now ha ...
The Words of the Lotus Sutra in Nichiren`s Thought
... wisdom; by this name should you receive and keep it. Why? Subhūti, the perfection of wisdom expounded by the Buddha is not the perfection of wisdom. Subhūti, what do you think? Are there teachings expounded by the Tathāgata, or not?’ Subhūti replied to the Buddha, ‘Lord, the Tathāgata does not expou ...
... wisdom; by this name should you receive and keep it. Why? Subhūti, the perfection of wisdom expounded by the Buddha is not the perfection of wisdom. Subhūti, what do you think? Are there teachings expounded by the Tathāgata, or not?’ Subhūti replied to the Buddha, ‘Lord, the Tathāgata does not expou ...
recognitions and congratulations to hh dorje chang buddha iii
... Liang Great Perfection” State Practice Initiation from H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, he attained the rainbow body state, enabling him to enter directly a Buddha-land state. He thereby attained realization and accomplishment in an unheard-of short time. In order to manifest the dharma, Kaichu Rinpoche ...
... Liang Great Perfection” State Practice Initiation from H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, he attained the rainbow body state, enabling him to enter directly a Buddha-land state. He thereby attained realization and accomplishment in an unheard-of short time. In order to manifest the dharma, Kaichu Rinpoche ...
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 ...
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
... eastern India. Tibetan historian Taranatha agrees with the same. One of the well-known poet-philosopher Nagarjuna refers him as a man of western India while another Chinese work ‘Shettango’ records him as ‘a man of south India’8. Ascetic Yuan Chwang connects him with central India. In the book “Awak ...
... eastern India. Tibetan historian Taranatha agrees with the same. One of the well-known poet-philosopher Nagarjuna refers him as a man of western India while another Chinese work ‘Shettango’ records him as ‘a man of south India’8. Ascetic Yuan Chwang connects him with central India. In the book “Awak ...
The Arya Dharma of Sakya Muni, Gautama Buddha. The Ethics of
... The religion of the Jews was a purely fighting religion with Jehovah as the commander-in Chief of the Judaic forces. All the wars were carried on by the people of Judah under the command of Jehovah. All the tactics of the military dictator were adopted by Jehovah. When he could not manage the Jews H ...
... The religion of the Jews was a purely fighting religion with Jehovah as the commander-in Chief of the Judaic forces. All the wars were carried on by the people of Judah under the command of Jehovah. All the tactics of the military dictator were adopted by Jehovah. When he could not manage the Jews H ...
The Buddha`s Ancient Path
... ‘Rigorous have I been in my ascetic discipline. Rigorous have I been beyond all others. Like wasted, withered reeds became all my limbs: ...’ In such words as these, in later years, having attained to full enlightenment, did the Buddha give his disciples an aweinspiring description of his early pena ...
... ‘Rigorous have I been in my ascetic discipline. Rigorous have I been beyond all others. Like wasted, withered reeds became all my limbs: ...’ In such words as these, in later years, having attained to full enlightenment, did the Buddha give his disciples an aweinspiring description of his early pena ...
Taming the Monkey Mind
... Special mention is due to Upasaka Thieu Chuu, who through his own vernacular translation of this commentary more than half a century ago, clarified many difficult passages and transcendental points of Dharma. Without their invaluable contributions, this book would not have been possible. ...
... Special mention is due to Upasaka Thieu Chuu, who through his own vernacular translation of this commentary more than half a century ago, clarified many difficult passages and transcendental points of Dharma. Without their invaluable contributions, this book would not have been possible. ...
What goes Around comes Around: a Study of Karma
... or abstain from it. One is responsible when one is aware of the feelings, thoughts and sensations preceding action; this can only occur within the present moment. Karmic doctrine is reliant upon the primacy of the present moment because when we act with volition we are acting with awareness. The Bud ...
... or abstain from it. One is responsible when one is aware of the feelings, thoughts and sensations preceding action; this can only occur within the present moment. Karmic doctrine is reliant upon the primacy of the present moment because when we act with volition we are acting with awareness. The Bud ...
PALI TIPITAKA CHANTING : Oral Tradition of Theravada Buddhism
... which emerged as the older Sthavira group at the time of the Third Buddhist Council (250 B.C.) during the reign of Emperor Asoka in India. After the Third Council, the Vibhajjavadins were divided into four mainly for the geographical distance. They are: Mahisasaka, Kasyapiya, Dharmaguptaka and the T ...
... which emerged as the older Sthavira group at the time of the Third Buddhist Council (250 B.C.) during the reign of Emperor Asoka in India. After the Third Council, the Vibhajjavadins were divided into four mainly for the geographical distance. They are: Mahisasaka, Kasyapiya, Dharmaguptaka and the T ...
Two Nichiren Texts
... a chain of brilliant gems. The Three Treasures are honored in this country; and the line of a hundred emperors [of this country] has not yet come to the end. But why has this country deteriorated so soon? Why has the Dharma perished? What kind of evil or mistake is reponsible for this situation?” Th ...
... a chain of brilliant gems. The Three Treasures are honored in this country; and the line of a hundred emperors [of this country] has not yet come to the end. But why has this country deteriorated so soon? Why has the Dharma perished? What kind of evil or mistake is reponsible for this situation?” Th ...
Noble Truths versus Dependent Origination Professor Oliver
... The new turn that Dependent Origination took in the Vibhanga culminated in the Paṭṭhāna. Even though the Paṭṭhāna does not have a direct discussion on the twelve-fold Dependent Origination, what permeated the entire text is the theory that was first formulated in the discourses in the name of Depend ...
... The new turn that Dependent Origination took in the Vibhanga culminated in the Paṭṭhāna. Even though the Paṭṭhāna does not have a direct discussion on the twelve-fold Dependent Origination, what permeated the entire text is the theory that was first formulated in the discourses in the name of Depend ...
SD 9 - The Dharmafarers
... The Mahā Parinibbāna is not the usual Pali sutta. No central doctrine is found in it, and it has a cast of thousands, encompassing both earth and heaven. In fact, a famous Japanese drawing depicts the final scene of the Buddha at Kusinārā with not only the gods and humans, but also animals, mourning ...
... The Mahā Parinibbāna is not the usual Pali sutta. No central doctrine is found in it, and it has a cast of thousands, encompassing both earth and heaven. In fact, a famous Japanese drawing depicts the final scene of the Buddha at Kusinārā with not only the gods and humans, but also animals, mourning ...