Buddhism and the West
... for us to lead lives dedicated to the Dharma within that society. To the extent that Western society has not been changed by Buddhism, it could be said, to that extent Buddhism has not been integrated into Western society. In order to change Western society it will be necessary for us to create Wes ...
... for us to lead lives dedicated to the Dharma within that society. To the extent that Western society has not been changed by Buddhism, it could be said, to that extent Buddhism has not been integrated into Western society. In order to change Western society it will be necessary for us to create Wes ...
1 THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION: MAKTAB, MADRASA
... A decree making Arabic the language of all official business in Khurasan and Transoxania and forbidding non-Muslims to work in government offices was issued in 741. This date may tentatively be taken as the starting-point for the history of the maktab in the region. The sources have not yielded any ...
... A decree making Arabic the language of all official business in Khurasan and Transoxania and forbidding non-Muslims to work in government offices was issued in 741. This date may tentatively be taken as the starting-point for the history of the maktab in the region. The sources have not yielded any ...
Transmission of Indian Buddhist Thought In East Asian Historiography
... religions and faiths Buddhism became more popular among the people of Central Asia and played the role to bring together divergent ethnicity in the region. Therefore, Buddhism became a very important ideology in the entire region for several centuries. The first step in the transmission of Buddhism ...
... religions and faiths Buddhism became more popular among the people of Central Asia and played the role to bring together divergent ethnicity in the region. Therefore, Buddhism became a very important ideology in the entire region for several centuries. The first step in the transmission of Buddhism ...
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... The manipulation of religion is not uncommon in world history. Even today religious beliefs and systems are appropriated, or misappropriated, by different people for various purposes—for building prestige, attaining wealth, legitimizing political power, etc. The same is true in Myanmar. Buddhism, th ...
... The manipulation of religion is not uncommon in world history. Even today religious beliefs and systems are appropriated, or misappropriated, by different people for various purposes—for building prestige, attaining wealth, legitimizing political power, etc. The same is true in Myanmar. Buddhism, th ...
Problems in Reconstructing the Social History of Buddhism in Orissa
... tribes, outcasts and so on. It explores the dimensions of castes, class and gender, and raises questions related to dominance, resistance and subordination. Social history is also concerned ...
... tribes, outcasts and so on. It explores the dimensions of castes, class and gender, and raises questions related to dominance, resistance and subordination. Social history is also concerned ...
So where are all those black Buddhists, then?
... Buddhism, in the sense that these people's ancestors were not Buddhists, but one of the factors that caused them to adopt Buddhism as an alternative to Hinduism was that, unlike Christianity and Islam, it was at least of Indian origin. Calling it an "ethnic Buddhism" is therefore not too far off the ...
... Buddhism, in the sense that these people's ancestors were not Buddhists, but one of the factors that caused them to adopt Buddhism as an alternative to Hinduism was that, unlike Christianity and Islam, it was at least of Indian origin. Calling it an "ethnic Buddhism" is therefore not too far off the ...
The Survival of Mahayana Buddhism in Nepal
... If we survey the little we know about the history of Newar Buddhism, we cannot fail to notice that the greatest contributions have been made in the arts. The Newars dotted their valley with magnificent temples, monasteries and stupas, dedicated to both Buddhist and Hindu deities. They also produced ...
... If we survey the little we know about the history of Newar Buddhism, we cannot fail to notice that the greatest contributions have been made in the arts. The Newars dotted their valley with magnificent temples, monasteries and stupas, dedicated to both Buddhist and Hindu deities. They also produced ...
present situation of indonesian buddhism: in memory of bhikkhu
... These experiences caused him to have the idea that there is no "pure" Buddhism and that it is most important to be a disciple of Buddha. Moreover, we can be fairly certain that it was with this viewpoint that Ashin Jinarakkhita was able to spread Buddhism and to make it take root in the state. The r ...
... These experiences caused him to have the idea that there is no "pure" Buddhism and that it is most important to be a disciple of Buddha. Moreover, we can be fairly certain that it was with this viewpoint that Ashin Jinarakkhita was able to spread Buddhism and to make it take root in the state. The r ...
Intellectual Property in Early Buddhism: A Legal and Cultural Perspective
... is no plausible reason why he should be deemed guilty when he has his donors choose a pirated book over a genuine one. To sum up, Vinaya does not recognize potential gains of others as their “real” properties (parapariggahita), so making away with such gains is not a legal theft, and I have yet to f ...
... is no plausible reason why he should be deemed guilty when he has his donors choose a pirated book over a genuine one. To sum up, Vinaya does not recognize potential gains of others as their “real” properties (parapariggahita), so making away with such gains is not a legal theft, and I have yet to f ...
The first Three Buddhist Councils
... First Council – Recite and reaffirm the Dhamma and Vinaya to protect and preserve the teachings of the Buddha. Second Council – The 10 disputed points led to the split between the liberal Mahasanghikas and the orthodox Sthavarivadans, the ‘Great Schism’. Third Council – The purification of the ...
... First Council – Recite and reaffirm the Dhamma and Vinaya to protect and preserve the teachings of the Buddha. Second Council – The 10 disputed points led to the split between the liberal Mahasanghikas and the orthodox Sthavarivadans, the ‘Great Schism’. Third Council – The purification of the ...
Buddhism
... • No Southern, or Theravadin, Buddhist would call their form of Buddhism ‘Hinayana’. This term has intentionally negative overtones, and was introduced as a negative epithet by Mahayana Buddhists. • You will sometimes hear reference to the Vajrayana (or ‘Diamond Vehicle’), which is a term used to de ...
... • No Southern, or Theravadin, Buddhist would call their form of Buddhism ‘Hinayana’. This term has intentionally negative overtones, and was introduced as a negative epithet by Mahayana Buddhists. • You will sometimes hear reference to the Vajrayana (or ‘Diamond Vehicle’), which is a term used to de ...
RELIGION 34:109* - Carleton University
... Criteria for writing and grading of assignments will be provided through cuLearn. Deficiencies in spelling, grammar and presentation will all affect your grade. Late Book Reviews may be accepted, but your grade will be reduced by one grade level for each day late (for example, A- to B+). Take note t ...
... Criteria for writing and grading of assignments will be provided through cuLearn. Deficiencies in spelling, grammar and presentation will all affect your grade. Late Book Reviews may be accepted, but your grade will be reduced by one grade level for each day late (for example, A- to B+). Take note t ...
BUDDHISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN TRADITIONAL VIETNAM by
... Vietnamese Catholics who, in June 1988, celebrated with the Pope the canonization of 117 Catholic martyrs who died in prior-20th century Vietnam. It is important to make clear the position of the Buddhists on peace, compassion and freedom of religion, and to allocate blame to the appropriate persons ...
... Vietnamese Catholics who, in June 1988, celebrated with the Pope the canonization of 117 Catholic martyrs who died in prior-20th century Vietnam. It is important to make clear the position of the Buddhists on peace, compassion and freedom of religion, and to allocate blame to the appropriate persons ...
European Buddhist Traditions Laurence Cox, National University of
... There is relatively little research on Buddhism in any single European country by contrast with Asia and North America. The variety of research languages, national histories and contexts (in terms of the legal situation of new religions, relationship to colonialism and hence migrant populations, the ...
... There is relatively little research on Buddhism in any single European country by contrast with Asia and North America. The variety of research languages, national histories and contexts (in terms of the legal situation of new religions, relationship to colonialism and hence migrant populations, the ...
Buddhism and its Relationship to Dvaravati Period
... hope of receiving patronage seems at odds with the Buddhist canon. Indeed, not all members of the sangha took such pragmatic approaches to participating in society. Some attempted to strictly follow the spiritual ideals at the heart of Buddhist texts by retreating from large-scale, usually urban-bas ...
... hope of receiving patronage seems at odds with the Buddhist canon. Indeed, not all members of the sangha took such pragmatic approaches to participating in society. Some attempted to strictly follow the spiritual ideals at the heart of Buddhist texts by retreating from large-scale, usually urban-bas ...
MONKS, MILITARY, AND POWER – THE STRUGGLE FOR
... symbolic capital signifying the person’s authority (ana) or influence (awza). Both words mean ‘power’. The first word refers to legitimate power – the second to a general influence in society. The actual ‘power’, however, is determined by a person’s karmic powers (hpoùn) obtained in the cycles of re ...
... symbolic capital signifying the person’s authority (ana) or influence (awza). Both words mean ‘power’. The first word refers to legitimate power – the second to a general influence in society. The actual ‘power’, however, is determined by a person’s karmic powers (hpoùn) obtained in the cycles of re ...
the mandala construction process the mandala construction process
... poured into the water, thus dispersing the healing energies of the mandala throughout the world. ...
... poured into the water, thus dispersing the healing energies of the mandala throughout the world. ...
Introduction - what is the anthropology of Buddhism about?
... of the laity. Spiritual hierarchy was built into it from the beginning. At the very least this consists of two stages, monk and lay, but in practice other levels of attainment are recognized too. Thus, there is spiritual equality of opportunity, but not of result. It is not a question of sheep and g ...
... of the laity. Spiritual hierarchy was built into it from the beginning. At the very least this consists of two stages, monk and lay, but in practice other levels of attainment are recognized too. Thus, there is spiritual equality of opportunity, but not of result. It is not a question of sheep and g ...
Including the Theravada and Mahayana Traditions at the Beginning
... Including the Theravada and Mahayana Traditions at the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels (For selected basic readings, see the Basic Buddhist Reading List from Bodhi Monastery.) Students and friends of Bodhi Monastery have suggested the books listed below, which represent a selection of p ...
... Including the Theravada and Mahayana Traditions at the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels (For selected basic readings, see the Basic Buddhist Reading List from Bodhi Monastery.) Students and friends of Bodhi Monastery have suggested the books listed below, which represent a selection of p ...
Observations on the Reform of Buddhism in Nepal
... -*We are grateful to Mr. Philip Pierce, M.A., of the Nepal Research Centre in Kathmandu for translating the German text of this contribu tion into English in the autumn of 1986 . - We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the Ven. Theras, Bhikkhus, Anägärikäs and lay members of the Buddhist comm ...
... -*We are grateful to Mr. Philip Pierce, M.A., of the Nepal Research Centre in Kathmandu for translating the German text of this contribu tion into English in the autumn of 1986 . - We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the Ven. Theras, Bhikkhus, Anägärikäs and lay members of the Buddhist comm ...
Extending the Hand of Fellowship
... the Buddhist world,’ the principle of personal contact, as represented by the words ‘it is a relation that subsists, essentially, with individuals,’ and the principle of orthodoxy, as represented by the words ‘we are happy to extend the hand of spiritual fellowship to all those Buddhists for whom co ...
... the Buddhist world,’ the principle of personal contact, as represented by the words ‘it is a relation that subsists, essentially, with individuals,’ and the principle of orthodoxy, as represented by the words ‘we are happy to extend the hand of spiritual fellowship to all those Buddhists for whom co ...
The Politics of Piety: Pageantry and the Struggle for Buddhism in
... clearly viewed himself as an absolute monarch rather than a military usurper who had overthrown an elected government (Lintner 1989). Gravers, on the other hand, claims that Ne Win was hated, presumably because he had not openly assumed the guise of a Cakkavatti or a Dhammaraja (Dhamma-king or right ...
... clearly viewed himself as an absolute monarch rather than a military usurper who had overthrown an elected government (Lintner 1989). Gravers, on the other hand, claims that Ne Win was hated, presumably because he had not openly assumed the guise of a Cakkavatti or a Dhammaraja (Dhamma-king or right ...
Various aspects towards decline of buddhism in ancient Maharashtra
... looks after humanity. He completely gave himself up to the Master, to the Dhamma, to the Sangha and to the people. Inscribed rocks and stone pillars, still found from Kashmir to Orissa, bear testimony to the extent of Ashoka’s Empire, the righteousness and wisdom of his rule and the nobility of his ...
... looks after humanity. He completely gave himself up to the Master, to the Dhamma, to the Sangha and to the people. Inscribed rocks and stone pillars, still found from Kashmir to Orissa, bear testimony to the extent of Ashoka’s Empire, the righteousness and wisdom of his rule and the nobility of his ...
Buddhism in the Russian Republic of Buryatia
... became the head of a local theocratic state based on Buddhist principles. This state included about 13,000 people and lasted a year, until 1920. It is interesting that this state combined a traditional Buddhist model of statehood with European political traditions. For example, the head of the State ...
... became the head of a local theocratic state based on Buddhist principles. This state included about 13,000 people and lasted a year, until 1920. It is interesting that this state combined a traditional Buddhist model of statehood with European political traditions. For example, the head of the State ...
1 Contemporary Buddhism in . . . California In this
... experience. The most prevalent sects within Chinese Buddhism are basically eight in number and are all Mahayana (The Mahayana Great Eight Sects大乘八宗). Historically, they were the most important. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, Buddhism started to become more influential within Chinese culture. The ...
... experience. The most prevalent sects within Chinese Buddhism are basically eight in number and are all Mahayana (The Mahayana Great Eight Sects大乘八宗). Historically, they were the most important. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, Buddhism started to become more influential within Chinese culture. The ...