Buddhist Thought: A complete introduction to the Indian
... to know where to find material that might interest them for further 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 ...
... to know where to find material that might interest them for further 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 ...
Buddhist Thought: A complete introduction to the Indian tradition
... to know where to find material that might interest them for further 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 ...
... to know where to find material that might interest them for further 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 ...
The Skillful Handling of Poison: Bodhicitta and the
... Prajñākaramati refers explicitly to the body of a human being, but in keeping with Śāntideva’s text as a whole, I take it in a broader sense as also indicating the kleśas, the mental afflictions like anger and craving which are Śāntideva’s main opponents, and as we will see, his sometimes alli ...
... Prajñākaramati refers explicitly to the body of a human being, but in keeping with Śāntideva’s text as a whole, I take it in a broader sense as also indicating the kleśas, the mental afflictions like anger and craving which are Śāntideva’s main opponents, and as we will see, his sometimes alli ...
Wonhyo - Charles Muller
... studied the Lotus Sūtra with the eminent monk Nangji,4 and in the process of his commentarial work often consulted with the monk Hyegong.5 He is also recorded as having studied the Nirvāṇa Sūtra and Vimalakīrti-sūtra together with Bodeok and Uisang respectively.6 The most often-cited episode from Wo ...
... studied the Lotus Sūtra with the eminent monk Nangji,4 and in the process of his commentarial work often consulted with the monk Hyegong.5 He is also recorded as having studied the Nirvāṇa Sūtra and Vimalakīrti-sūtra together with Bodeok and Uisang respectively.6 The most often-cited episode from Wo ...
OF Master Hongyi`s Last Calligraphic Work - Papyrus
... Chinese calligraphy refers to the principles of writing Chinese characters. It came into being in the first centuries of the Common Era with the emergence of the Chinese literati.5 These individuals were well-known government officials influenced by both Confucian and Taoist traditions, such as Zhon ...
... Chinese calligraphy refers to the principles of writing Chinese characters. It came into being in the first centuries of the Common Era with the emergence of the Chinese literati.5 These individuals were well-known government officials influenced by both Confucian and Taoist traditions, such as Zhon ...
Away from the Abyss
... notion of treason to the underlying truth of impermanence and interdependence, this argument serves, in part, as a reminder to translators “that [their work] is the responsibility not to preserve a permanent past but to manage transformation in a productive way” (Bhushan, Garfield & Zablocki 2009: 1 ...
... notion of treason to the underlying truth of impermanence and interdependence, this argument serves, in part, as a reminder to translators “that [their work] is the responsibility not to preserve a permanent past but to manage transformation in a productive way” (Bhushan, Garfield & Zablocki 2009: 1 ...
Gurudharma Mūlasarvāstivāda Tradition Journal of Buddhist Ethics
... Dharmaguptaka Vinaya (no. 119): “If a bhikṣuṇī admits a pregnant woman and confers on her the higher ordination, this is a pātayantika.”14 Mahīśāsaka Vinaya (no. 116): “If a bhikṣuṇī gives the higher ordination to a pregnant woman, this is a pātayantika.”15 Theravāda Vinaya (no. 61): “Whatever bhikṣ ...
... Dharmaguptaka Vinaya (no. 119): “If a bhikṣuṇī admits a pregnant woman and confers on her the higher ordination, this is a pātayantika.”14 Mahīśāsaka Vinaya (no. 116): “If a bhikṣuṇī gives the higher ordination to a pregnant woman, this is a pātayantika.”15 Theravāda Vinaya (no. 61): “Whatever bhikṣ ...
Dy, Ari C. (2013) Marginal Buddhists: religion and identity of a
... I became Catholic because my parents sent me and my siblings to a Catholic school and saw no conflict in observing Catholic rituals along with the Chinese rituals in the home. They were married in the Catholic Church, although they were not church-going Christians. In a country such as the Philippi ...
... I became Catholic because my parents sent me and my siblings to a Catholic school and saw no conflict in observing Catholic rituals along with the Chinese rituals in the home. They were married in the Catholic Church, although they were not church-going Christians. In a country such as the Philippi ...
10_chapter 4
... informed us a little more. According to this book, about the same period with Ung Thuan i.e. under the Tran Thai Tong’s reign, the lay Buddhist Thien Phong belonging to the Lam Te sect on Chuong Tuyen (Fujian, China) came in Vietnam and propagated Buddhism to the state monk Dai Dang and the chief m ...
... informed us a little more. According to this book, about the same period with Ung Thuan i.e. under the Tran Thai Tong’s reign, the lay Buddhist Thien Phong belonging to the Lam Te sect on Chuong Tuyen (Fujian, China) came in Vietnam and propagated Buddhism to the state monk Dai Dang and the chief m ...
1 Sanskrit Beyond Text: The Use of Bonji (Siddham) in Mandala and
... Cynthea Bogel and Fabio Rambelli. The approach in Cynthea Bogel's recent book, With a Single Glance: Buddhist Icon and Early Mikkyō Vision, focuses on close studies of the object paired with a thorough investigation of provenance, historical and religious framing, and possible receptions.14 Bogel's ...
... Cynthea Bogel and Fabio Rambelli. The approach in Cynthea Bogel's recent book, With a Single Glance: Buddhist Icon and Early Mikkyō Vision, focuses on close studies of the object paired with a thorough investigation of provenance, historical and religious framing, and possible receptions.14 Bogel's ...
Buddhism in the Shadow of Brahmanism
... Brahmins’ claim to superiority is not brahmanized. It becomes brahmanized when this claim comes to be accepted. Until that time the region concerned is not brahmanical territory. The passages considered suggest that the region east of the confluence of the Gaṅgā and the Yamunā was not considered br ...
... Brahmins’ claim to superiority is not brahmanized. It becomes brahmanized when this claim comes to be accepted. Until that time the region concerned is not brahmanical territory. The passages considered suggest that the region east of the confluence of the Gaṅgā and the Yamunā was not considered br ...
CHAPTER TWO King Asoka, Asoka`s Dhamma and
... scholars for several years. It is a matter of regret that perfect ...
... scholars for several years. It is a matter of regret that perfect ...
- Enlighten: Theses
... My interest in poverty and poverty relief did not begin as an academic study, but more as a visceral concern about a reality of the human condition that called for further attention. Growing up, I knew my father had been raised in extreme poverty at the end of the Great Depression. After he was born ...
... My interest in poverty and poverty relief did not begin as an academic study, but more as a visceral concern about a reality of the human condition that called for further attention. Growing up, I knew my father had been raised in extreme poverty at the end of the Great Depression. After he was born ...
Wat Intravihan
... commonly known as Acharn Toh or Somdej Toh, studied the Buddhist scriptures of the Pali Canon with several Buddhist masters. After becoming a well-known monk, he became the preceptor for Prince Mongkut, who later became King Rama IV. During Rama IV's reign, Somdej Toh was given the ceremonial name P ...
... commonly known as Acharn Toh or Somdej Toh, studied the Buddhist scriptures of the Pali Canon with several Buddhist masters. After becoming a well-known monk, he became the preceptor for Prince Mongkut, who later became King Rama IV. During Rama IV's reign, Somdej Toh was given the ceremonial name P ...
Critical Reflections by Contemporary Buddhist Scholars
... that nirva1)a or buddhahood transcends the range of thought. Finally, our recalcitrant Buddhist might object that there is not and never has been any such thing as "Buddhist theology" for the simple reason that the term is an imported one, with no precise equivalent in any Asian B uddhist language, ...
... that nirva1)a or buddhahood transcends the range of thought. Finally, our recalcitrant Buddhist might object that there is not and never has been any such thing as "Buddhist theology" for the simple reason that the term is an imported one, with no precise equivalent in any Asian B uddhist language, ...
Pursuit of Happiness: The Buddhist Way
... In response to this request, the Buddha refers to four requirements which are conducive to happiness in this life: 4) The Need to lead a Balanced Life (samajīvikatā): “One should neither be unduly extravagant nor unduly miserly in one’s living. He should know that his income will stand in excess of ...
... In response to this request, the Buddha refers to four requirements which are conducive to happiness in this life: 4) The Need to lead a Balanced Life (samajīvikatā): “One should neither be unduly extravagant nor unduly miserly in one’s living. He should know that his income will stand in excess of ...
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... what one can do about it. Buddhism stood out in interpreting the belief itself differently (see below). All other currents that we know of shared the belief that all deeds bring about karmic retribution; those who wish to avoid karmic retribution are therefore confronted with the challenge to put ...
... what one can do about it. Buddhism stood out in interpreting the belief itself differently (see below). All other currents that we know of shared the belief that all deeds bring about karmic retribution; those who wish to avoid karmic retribution are therefore confronted with the challenge to put ...
Talking about food does not appease hunger
... In the early time of writing I had no cd rom of Taisho canon of Buddhist texts available. There, I could input a phrase and get the different contexts. Later I had at my disposal the canon with which I could find several different contexts to particular expressions. This sped up the process consider ...
... In the early time of writing I had no cd rom of Taisho canon of Buddhist texts available. There, I could input a phrase and get the different contexts. Later I had at my disposal the canon with which I could find several different contexts to particular expressions. This sped up the process consider ...
Buddhism and Responses to Disability, Mental Disorders and
... into the historical or modern Asian sections, and see what kind of materials are listed there. Some might like to take the 'Organised Shorter Visit' They might like to read the Introduction later. The whole Introduction and Bibliography assumes some awareness of Buddhism and its breadth, depth and d ...
... into the historical or modern Asian sections, and see what kind of materials are listed there. Some might like to take the 'Organised Shorter Visit' They might like to read the Introduction later. The whole Introduction and Bibliography assumes some awareness of Buddhism and its breadth, depth and d ...
Two Versions of the Mahādeva Tale in the Ekottarika‐āgama
... begin with a case study of a doubling of the same tale found in different parts of this collection, namely the tale of the former king Mahādeva. After giving a translation of the tale as it is found in the introduction to the Ekottarika-āgama, I compare narrative and terminological aspects of this v ...
... begin with a case study of a doubling of the same tale found in different parts of this collection, namely the tale of the former king Mahādeva. After giving a translation of the tale as it is found in the introduction to the Ekottarika-āgama, I compare narrative and terminological aspects of this v ...
Buddhist Missionaries in the Era of Globalization
... Bodhi Society and one of the most influential missionary figures of twentiethcentury Buddhism (see Chaps. 1 and 2); and as will be seen in the essays in this book, whether by convergence or adoption, the roles of scholar, civilizer, and converter to the truth have appeared in most Buddhist missionary ...
... Bodhi Society and one of the most influential missionary figures of twentiethcentury Buddhism (see Chaps. 1 and 2); and as will be seen in the essays in this book, whether by convergence or adoption, the roles of scholar, civilizer, and converter to the truth have appeared in most Buddhist missionary ...
the complete issue - Institute of Buddhist Studies
... in the lives of people today, then the theories and teachings must be brought into dialogue with contemporary thought. The historical development of Buddhist thought has itself been motivated by such interactions. The development of Indian Buddhism was motivated by interactions with Hindu religious ...
... in the lives of people today, then the theories and teachings must be brought into dialogue with contemporary thought. The historical development of Buddhist thought has itself been motivated by such interactions. The development of Indian Buddhism was motivated by interactions with Hindu religious ...
An Old Inscription from Amarāvatī and the Cult of the Local Monastic
... record itself that the slab formed a part of one of what he calls the "smaller votive stupas" That the inscribed slab did, in fact, belong to a secondary stupa appears likely. The problem remains, however, that Sivaramamurti's reading of the record cannot actually be verified with the published mate ...
... record itself that the slab formed a part of one of what he calls the "smaller votive stupas" That the inscribed slab did, in fact, belong to a secondary stupa appears likely. The problem remains, however, that Sivaramamurti's reading of the record cannot actually be verified with the published mate ...
Text - McGill University
... sources of information on the later Indian Buddhist tradition and Mahayana in general. The CUITent Dalai Lama, for example, in his 1998 public teachings on this text, proclaimed it to be a "key which can unlock aIl of the teachings of the Buddha".4 The ...
... sources of information on the later Indian Buddhist tradition and Mahayana in general. The CUITent Dalai Lama, for example, in his 1998 public teachings on this text, proclaimed it to be a "key which can unlock aIl of the teachings of the Buddha".4 The ...
the complete issue. - Institute of Buddhist Studies
... context. Doing so facilitates discussions with those with different understandings. It helps clarify the differences and similarities in specific ways. Although this study does not extend to comparisons with other traditions, delineating the collective understandings of my collaborators for each of ...
... context. Doing so facilitates discussions with those with different understandings. It helps clarify the differences and similarities in specific ways. Although this study does not extend to comparisons with other traditions, delineating the collective understandings of my collaborators for each of ...