ATINER`s Conference Paper Series HIS2015-1862
... In the Mahāyāna tradition, the doctrine of emptiness and Selflessness of the person holds a great place; which is also known as the second turning of the wheel of law. This doctrine or philosophy has been preserved in a category of texts, known as Prajñāpāramitā literature. The concept of Prajñāpāra ...
... In the Mahāyāna tradition, the doctrine of emptiness and Selflessness of the person holds a great place; which is also known as the second turning of the wheel of law. This doctrine or philosophy has been preserved in a category of texts, known as Prajñāpāramitā literature. The concept of Prajñāpāra ...
The Skillful Handling of Poison: Bodhicitta and the
... strategy of using the afflictive mental states (kleśas) for progress towards liberation in his Introduction to the Practice of Awakening (Bodhicaryāvatāra). I begin by contrasting two images from the first chapter that represent the power of bodhicitta: the fires destroying the universe at the end o ...
... strategy of using the afflictive mental states (kleśas) for progress towards liberation in his Introduction to the Practice of Awakening (Bodhicaryāvatāra). I begin by contrasting two images from the first chapter that represent the power of bodhicitta: the fires destroying the universe at the end o ...
Placing Nichiren in the “Big Picture”
... Some assessment of current interpretations and alternative suegestions will also be offered. Medieval concepts of Japan, however, represents an area where the importance of Nichiren has yet to be fully recognized, and this final section of the article suggests the potential contribution to be made b ...
... Some assessment of current interpretations and alternative suegestions will also be offered. Medieval concepts of Japan, however, represents an area where the importance of Nichiren has yet to be fully recognized, and this final section of the article suggests the potential contribution to be made b ...
Buddhist Thought: A complete introduction to the Indian tradition
... study. All the works referred to in the text are carefully listed. In particular all the primary sources—the Indian writings themselves—have been included with reference to reasonably reliable translations where available, and also where to find the Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese texts. Thus i ...
... study. All the works referred to in the text are carefully listed. In particular all the primary sources—the Indian writings themselves—have been included with reference to reasonably reliable translations where available, and also where to find the Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese texts. Thus i ...
Buddhist Thought: A complete introduction to the Indian
... study. All the works referred to in the text are carefully listed. In particular all the primary sources—the Indian writings themselves—have been included with reference to reasonably reliable translations where available, and also where to find the Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese texts. Thus i ...
... study. All the works referred to in the text are carefully listed. In particular all the primary sources—the Indian writings themselves—have been included with reference to reasonably reliable translations where available, and also where to find the Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese texts. Thus i ...
Transplanting Buddhism: - Unisa Institutional Repository
... is to explore the tension caused by Buddhism and its interaction with Africa. In so doing, we shall be viewing the past, present and, tentatively, the future of South African Buddhism. This implies that we are looking at what in other religions, most notably Christianity, would be called "mission" o ...
... is to explore the tension caused by Buddhism and its interaction with Africa. In so doing, we shall be viewing the past, present and, tentatively, the future of South African Buddhism. This implies that we are looking at what in other religions, most notably Christianity, would be called "mission" o ...
The Origin of Buddhist Meditation
... This is not because of an absence of early literary sources (in P li, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, etc.) that claim to contain his teachings. The problem rather, is that recent studies have shown that the early texts appear to contain a number of doctrinal differences,1 and it is not clear which form ...
... This is not because of an absence of early literary sources (in P li, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, etc.) that claim to contain his teachings. The problem rather, is that recent studies have shown that the early texts appear to contain a number of doctrinal differences,1 and it is not clear which form ...
Special Series: Dialogues on Eastern Wisdom (2)
... “O Lord! Your disciples are of various ranks and come from diverse origins—every one with a different family name. They violate the teachings of the Buddha. Please, O World-Honored One, grant me my desire to convey the Buddhist teachings correctly through the language favored by society, (that is, S ...
... “O Lord! Your disciples are of various ranks and come from diverse origins—every one with a different family name. They violate the teachings of the Buddha. Please, O World-Honored One, grant me my desire to convey the Buddhist teachings correctly through the language favored by society, (that is, S ...
Theravada Buddhism And The British Encounter
... imagination, or Islam in the case of Said, and its referent in Asia. It was this correlation that interested me. I was, after all, situated in Asia, learning from Asian Buddhists. I did not contest the ability of imperialism to mould consciousness or ...
... imagination, or Islam in the case of Said, and its referent in Asia. It was this correlation that interested me. I was, after all, situated in Asia, learning from Asian Buddhists. I did not contest the ability of imperialism to mould consciousness or ...
Stupas and their consecration in contemporary Kalmykia
... Most of the monks in Kalmykia I talked to belong to the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and work in the central khurul in Elista. However, monks from the central khurul can perform religious services in other khuruls in different settlements throughout Kalmykia. Much information about the prac ...
... Most of the monks in Kalmykia I talked to belong to the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and work in the central khurul in Elista. However, monks from the central khurul can perform religious services in other khuruls in different settlements throughout Kalmykia. Much information about the prac ...
Talking about food does not appease hunger
... could be considered another literary genre of Chan, and not merely an aspect of language. In this thesis I intend to record not only the journey of one particular set phrase from its outset to the final meaning but also the fact that the contexts of such phrases are in general much more varied than ...
... could be considered another literary genre of Chan, and not merely an aspect of language. In this thesis I intend to record not only the journey of one particular set phrase from its outset to the final meaning but also the fact that the contexts of such phrases are in general much more varied than ...
British Buddhism: Teachings, Practice and Development
... Buddhist traditions and sub-traditions are now firmly established in Britain. Buddhism began of course as a religion of the Indian subcontinent and spread gradually into Sri Lanka, south-east Asia and China during its first 1,000 years, and later into Japan and Tibet. Its teachings and practices slo ...
... Buddhist traditions and sub-traditions are now firmly established in Britain. Buddhism began of course as a religion of the Indian subcontinent and spread gradually into Sri Lanka, south-east Asia and China during its first 1,000 years, and later into Japan and Tibet. Its teachings and practices slo ...
ekaf emulator
... for an insignificant price. With that he bought some honey and sold it with a profit. In this way he made a substantial fortune before long. One day he took thousand pieces of gold to Cullasetthi as a mark of gratitude although he merely over heard some good advise. Gratitude is a meritorious action ...
... for an insignificant price. With that he bought some honey and sold it with a profit. In this way he made a substantial fortune before long. One day he took thousand pieces of gold to Cullasetthi as a mark of gratitude although he merely over heard some good advise. Gratitude is a meritorious action ...
Deep Transmission, and of What?
... Theravāda, the ‘way of the elders’, and then returned home, inspired to share such priceless teachings. Within the first few years of Vipassanā practice in the West, particular parts of the integrated Eightfold Path were swept up and assimilated by Western culture. Mindfulness, for example, one of t ...
... Theravāda, the ‘way of the elders’, and then returned home, inspired to share such priceless teachings. Within the first few years of Vipassanā practice in the West, particular parts of the integrated Eightfold Path were swept up and assimilated by Western culture. Mindfulness, for example, one of t ...
The Concept of smṛti in the Yogasūtra: Memory or Mindfulness?
... also of sensations, feelings and mental states that arise when one is in a yogic posture. Although Buddhist and Yogic traditions have regarded themselves throughout their histories as spiritual paths, each providing complete practical and soteriological frameworks that would not require the introduc ...
... also of sensations, feelings and mental states that arise when one is in a yogic posture. Although Buddhist and Yogic traditions have regarded themselves throughout their histories as spiritual paths, each providing complete practical and soteriological frameworks that would not require the introduc ...
The influence of Buddhism on accounting in
... This PhD has been a long march, so I am indebted to many people for helping me complete this journey. The first person is Professor Michael Gaffikin. Without his vision, inspiration and guidance, I would not have come this far. He kindly took me on as his student, generously shared his wisdom and ga ...
... This PhD has been a long march, so I am indebted to many people for helping me complete this journey. The first person is Professor Michael Gaffikin. Without his vision, inspiration and guidance, I would not have come this far. He kindly took me on as his student, generously shared his wisdom and ga ...
Mindfulness in Early Buddhism
... to the arising of this particular hindrance and how it can be overcome. That the hindrances need not only be recognized, but also have to be removed, is further emphasized in another discourse, according to which meditating without knowing a way out of a hindrance is a form of mis-meditating that wo ...
... to the arising of this particular hindrance and how it can be overcome. That the hindrances need not only be recognized, but also have to be removed, is further emphasized in another discourse, according to which meditating without knowing a way out of a hindrance is a form of mis-meditating that wo ...
Buddhism in India
... ambivalent for the whole series of ‘t’, ‘d’, ‘n’ may thus paradoxically be more accurate for a book that aspires to be read throughout India. I have used the Pali forms for most words. For many place names they are generally the more accurate even today. Two important examples are ‘Paithan’ and ‘Tax ...
... ambivalent for the whole series of ‘t’, ‘d’, ‘n’ may thus paradoxically be more accurate for a book that aspires to be read throughout India. I have used the Pali forms for most words. For many place names they are generally the more accurate even today. Two important examples are ‘Paithan’ and ‘Tax ...
Buddhism in India - Challenging Brahmanism and Caste
... ambivalent for the whole series of ‘t’, ‘d’, ‘n’ may thus paradoxically be more accurate for a book that aspires to be read throughout India. I have used the Pali forms for most words. For many place names they are generally the more accurate even today. Two important examples are ‘Paithan’ and ‘Tax ...
... ambivalent for the whole series of ‘t’, ‘d’, ‘n’ may thus paradoxically be more accurate for a book that aspires to be read throughout India. I have used the Pali forms for most words. For many place names they are generally the more accurate even today. Two important examples are ‘Paithan’ and ‘Tax ...
History of Indian Buddhism From Sakyamuni to Early Mahayana
... notes about both primary and secondary sources the reader might consult for additional information or other views. For additional references, the reader should refer to Frank Reynolds' Guide to the Buddhist Religion for English-language sources or to Nakamura Hajime's Indian Buddhism: A Survey with ...
... notes about both primary and secondary sources the reader might consult for additional information or other views. For additional references, the reader should refer to Frank Reynolds' Guide to the Buddhist Religion for English-language sources or to Nakamura Hajime's Indian Buddhism: A Survey with ...
A History of Indian Buddhism: From Śākyamuni to Early Mahāyāna
... notes about both primary and secondary sources the reader might consult for additional information or other views. For additional references, the reader should refer to Frank Reynolds' Guide to the Buddhist Religion for English-language sources or to Nakamura Hajime's Indian Buddhism: A Survey with ...
... notes about both primary and secondary sources the reader might consult for additional information or other views. For additional references, the reader should refer to Frank Reynolds' Guide to the Buddhist Religion for English-language sources or to Nakamura Hajime's Indian Buddhism: A Survey with ...
Buddhism, Diplomacy, and Trade The Realignment
... symposium on Sino-Indian interactions at the XXXVIth International Congress of Asian and North Mrican Studies. I would also like to thank other friends and colleagues who have read the entire manuscript or sections of it and given extensive comments: Jerry Bentley, Daniel Boucher, Hugh Clark, Alan D ...
... symposium on Sino-Indian interactions at the XXXVIth International Congress of Asian and North Mrican Studies. I would also like to thank other friends and colleagues who have read the entire manuscript or sections of it and given extensive comments: Jerry Bentley, Daniel Boucher, Hugh Clark, Alan D ...
Dharma Essays
... teachings and practice of the Four Noble Truths. It was after the lifetime of the Buddha that teachers more often that not began with ignorance, to help prove why there is birth and death. Ignorance became a kind of first cause, even though the Buddha always taught that no first cause can be found. ...
... teachings and practice of the Four Noble Truths. It was after the lifetime of the Buddha that teachers more often that not began with ignorance, to help prove why there is birth and death. Ignorance became a kind of first cause, even though the Buddha always taught that no first cause can be found. ...
“Beautiful Women Dig Graves”: Richard Baker-roshi
... Buddhism can come in a number of ways, but most commonly through engagement with texts.10 Indeed, Buddhism is perhaps unique among the religions active in the United States in that—at least in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries—texts and philosophies were avidly consumed by Americans of Ch ...
... Buddhism can come in a number of ways, but most commonly through engagement with texts.10 Indeed, Buddhism is perhaps unique among the religions active in the United States in that—at least in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries—texts and philosophies were avidly consumed by Americans of Ch ...
The New Buddhism: The Western Transformation of an Ancient
... realization, and throughout its 2,500-year history Buddhism itself has certainly lived up to this dictum. First in India and then throughout the Asian world, Buddhism has continually adapted to the changing circumstances of time and place. Yet against the panoramic diversity of the Buddhist traditio ...
... realization, and throughout its 2,500-year history Buddhism itself has certainly lived up to this dictum. First in India and then throughout the Asian world, Buddhism has continually adapted to the changing circumstances of time and place. Yet against the panoramic diversity of the Buddhist traditio ...