BUSL-NC-Proceedings 2013 - Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
... Message from the Conference Chief Organizer BUSL-NC-2013 Programme was definitely not a cakewalk for us as our team had to fight with the time and many other debacles from the very outset. Team work, diligence, patience, unity in diversity are some of the key elements that we need to apply when it ...
... Message from the Conference Chief Organizer BUSL-NC-2013 Programme was definitely not a cakewalk for us as our team had to fight with the time and many other debacles from the very outset. Team work, diligence, patience, unity in diversity are some of the key elements that we need to apply when it ...
The Accommodation of Korean Folk Religion to the Religious Forms
... missionary religion or the indigenous religion predominates, or 2) a state in which a mutual balance between two religious traditions is achieved (C olpe 1987). ...
... missionary religion or the indigenous religion predominates, or 2) a state in which a mutual balance between two religious traditions is achieved (C olpe 1987). ...
Toward a More Readable Translation of Tannishô 歎異抄―より
... to any ordinary religion. Then it does not have to be Shin Buddhism. The “Grand Design,” in today’s term, is the design of our DNA, the human traits already imbedded in our genes. Salvation in Shin Buddhism is the awakening or sobering up from a quasi-intoxicated state. In general, human beings are ...
... to any ordinary religion. Then it does not have to be Shin Buddhism. The “Grand Design,” in today’s term, is the design of our DNA, the human traits already imbedded in our genes. Salvation in Shin Buddhism is the awakening or sobering up from a quasi-intoxicated state. In general, human beings are ...
The Bodhicaryāvatāra A Buddhist treatise translated into
... and a Tibetan, were painstakingly revised and corrected. It should be noted that the names of the translators and proofreaders were included at the end of the manuscripts. There was a new wave of diffusion of Buddhism in the 11th century as a result of the large number of translations. These were ne ...
... and a Tibetan, were painstakingly revised and corrected. It should be noted that the names of the translators and proofreaders were included at the end of the manuscripts. There was a new wave of diffusion of Buddhism in the 11th century as a result of the large number of translations. These were ne ...
The Spirit-possession Cult in the Burmese religion
... However, as a scholar of the Burmese spirit or nat cult, and its main ritual practice of spiritpossession, I am struck by the fact that it remains avoided in these analysis, as if it did not belong to the same religious field. Although passing references to this cult or to some of the figures of th ...
... However, as a scholar of the Burmese spirit or nat cult, and its main ritual practice of spiritpossession, I am struck by the fact that it remains avoided in these analysis, as if it did not belong to the same religious field. Although passing references to this cult or to some of the figures of th ...
dhamma texts - International Meditation Centres
... be my second address and I have to do so to such high personalities as those belonging to STEM. I am not sure whether I will be quite successful in my attempt. But I am making preparations to give you the best I can.” An extract from the first talk mentioned is given as an addendum to What Buddhism ...
... be my second address and I have to do so to such high personalities as those belonging to STEM. I am not sure whether I will be quite successful in my attempt. But I am making preparations to give you the best I can.” An extract from the first talk mentioned is given as an addendum to What Buddhism ...
Chapter 4 THE CONCEPT OF FAITH IN MAHĀYĀNA BUDDHISM
... Sthaviravāda or Theravāda Buddhism. The Buddha had discussed lots of social, moral, and political problems through his sermons. The Buddha’s 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 ...
... Sthaviravāda or Theravāda Buddhism. The Buddha had discussed lots of social, moral, and political problems through his sermons. The Buddha’s 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 ...
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... mature Tantric system and projects them backward over time onto an earlier period. Recently, however, scholars such as Robert H. Sharf have begun to point out the limitations of this approach to understanding the nature of Chinese Buddhism and religion3. This essay will address two inter-related que ...
... mature Tantric system and projects them backward over time onto an earlier period. Recently, however, scholars such as Robert H. Sharf have begun to point out the limitations of this approach to understanding the nature of Chinese Buddhism and religion3. This essay will address two inter-related que ...
The Buddha - JBE Online Books
... “Buddha” is not a personal name, but a Sanskrit word meaning “one who has awakened” or “one who has woken up.” In Buddhism, it is a title given to those enlightened individuals who have fully attained the goal of the religious life. In addition to “the Buddha,” such individuals may also be referred ...
... “Buddha” is not a personal name, but a Sanskrit word meaning “one who has awakened” or “one who has woken up.” In Buddhism, it is a title given to those enlightened individuals who have fully attained the goal of the religious life. In addition to “the Buddha,” such individuals may also be referred ...
Suffering in the mystical traditions of Buddhism and Christianity
... Van Bragt 1995:37). In this sense, being the result of our own negative past actions, dukkha is also seen as an effective ‘catalyst for seeking spiritual liberation’ (Dalai Lama & Cutler 1998:168). Meditation on suffering is a fundamental way of uprooting it. Indeed, enlightenment itself is a fruit ...
... Van Bragt 1995:37). In this sense, being the result of our own negative past actions, dukkha is also seen as an effective ‘catalyst for seeking spiritual liberation’ (Dalai Lama & Cutler 1998:168). Meditation on suffering is a fundamental way of uprooting it. Indeed, enlightenment itself is a fruit ...
Issue 1 - Beginner`s Mind Zen Center
... by fishing. There was nothing they could do to avoid their situation — the government wouldn’t permit them to move — yet they were not allowed to receive Buddhist names upon their deaths and so theoretically couldn’t go to the other world. Soto Zen offered compassion to fisherman and farmers as well ...
... by fishing. There was nothing they could do to avoid their situation — the government wouldn’t permit them to move — yet they were not allowed to receive Buddhist names upon their deaths and so theoretically couldn’t go to the other world. Soto Zen offered compassion to fisherman and farmers as well ...
Transcript of the teachings by Geshe Chonyi
... We all have compassion. When we see our loved ones or close friends suffering, we find it unbearable and we want to free them from that suffering. The Lamrim mentions that there is not a single sentient being who has not been our loved one in the past. We naturally generate compassion whenever we se ...
... We all have compassion. When we see our loved ones or close friends suffering, we find it unbearable and we want to free them from that suffering. The Lamrim mentions that there is not a single sentient being who has not been our loved one in the past. We naturally generate compassion whenever we se ...
Contentment, Compassion and Wisdom, a Buddhist Perspective
... individuals who are bodhisattvas. They have already walked quite far on the path and they have attained at least the path of vision. They are also called “nobles”, which means that they are on a quite high level. Nowadays there are many people who confuse these two Sanghas: the ordinary sangha and ...
... individuals who are bodhisattvas. They have already walked quite far on the path and they have attained at least the path of vision. They are also called “nobles”, which means that they are on a quite high level. Nowadays there are many people who confuse these two Sanghas: the ordinary sangha and ...
Library Catalogue - Dharma Centre of Winnipeg
... Dharma Centre of Winnipeg Library Catalogue If you are viewing this in PDF format, you can self-navigate by using the Book Subject Categories listed below. If you are viewing this as a Word document, you have more search options. To view clickable Subject Categories, go to "View" on the toolbar and ...
... Dharma Centre of Winnipeg Library Catalogue If you are viewing this in PDF format, you can self-navigate by using the Book Subject Categories listed below. If you are viewing this as a Word document, you have more search options. To view clickable Subject Categories, go to "View" on the toolbar and ...
Clark.19.4.Dec_.08
... Nagarjuna, a second century C.E. Indian thinker, is considered by many to be the most important figure after Shakyamuni Buddha in the history of Buddhist philosophy. His thought can only be understood adequately within the context of a rich Buddhist tradition that by his time had already existed for ...
... Nagarjuna, a second century C.E. Indian thinker, is considered by many to be the most important figure after Shakyamuni Buddha in the history of Buddhist philosophy. His thought can only be understood adequately within the context of a rich Buddhist tradition that by his time had already existed for ...
print - Journal of Global Buddhism
... as a protector or Mahākāla.6 Nydahl is apparently a charismatic figure, both personally and as a teacher. Nydahl's activities, however, have attracted criticism, rendering him a controversial figure in contemporary Buddhism. At this point, it is worth noting that Nydahl, both in his books and public ...
... as a protector or Mahākāla.6 Nydahl is apparently a charismatic figure, both personally and as a teacher. Nydahl's activities, however, have attracted criticism, rendering him a controversial figure in contemporary Buddhism. At this point, it is worth noting that Nydahl, both in his books and public ...
“On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime”
... this principle is itself the mutually inclusive relationship of life at each moment and all phenomena. Nevertheless, even though you chant and believe in Myoho-renge-kyo, if you think the Law is outside yourself, you are embracing not the Mystic Law but an inferior teaching. “Inferior teaching” mean ...
... this principle is itself the mutually inclusive relationship of life at each moment and all phenomena. Nevertheless, even though you chant and believe in Myoho-renge-kyo, if you think the Law is outside yourself, you are embracing not the Mystic Law but an inferior teaching. “Inferior teaching” mean ...
The Buddha`s Last Meditation in the D¥rgha-ågama
... strophe probably had the idea that the body of the Beatific could not be constituted of the same flesh as men’s, but that it was made of a substance if not truly precious at least more capable of resisting the forces of destruction and, in consequence, extraordinary”; for a detailed study of the vaj ...
... strophe probably had the idea that the body of the Beatific could not be constituted of the same flesh as men’s, but that it was made of a substance if not truly precious at least more capable of resisting the forces of destruction and, in consequence, extraordinary”; for a detailed study of the vaj ...
Complete Teaching Unit PDF Format - World History for Us All
... 221 BCE. This “Warring States Period” was a time when the line of succession within each state was murky at best, since rulers would often have children with wives and concubines; many of the progeny of these unions would try to claim their rightful place on the throne. Bitter, rejected “wannabe” ru ...
... 221 BCE. This “Warring States Period” was a time when the line of succession within each state was murky at best, since rulers would often have children with wives and concubines; many of the progeny of these unions would try to claim their rightful place on the throne. Bitter, rejected “wannabe” ru ...
The Opening Of The Eyes
... the various teachings of China, including Confucianism and Taoism, the various non-Buddhist teachings of India, including Brahmanism; and, of course, the various teachings of Buddhism. This covers all of the principal strains of thought that had been transmitted to Japan in the Daishonin's day. The ...
... the various teachings of China, including Confucianism and Taoism, the various non-Buddhist teachings of India, including Brahmanism; and, of course, the various teachings of Buddhism. This covers all of the principal strains of thought that had been transmitted to Japan in the Daishonin's day. The ...
Thailand 2011 - Keith Davey has designed a number of educational
... By the 3rd century B.C. Buddhism had spread widely across Asia and led to the establishment of several sects with different interpretations of the Buddha’s teachings. In present-day Sri Lanka or Ceylon, Buddha’s teachings were written in Pali, a Sanskrit-like language. These teachings were referred t ...
... By the 3rd century B.C. Buddhism had spread widely across Asia and led to the establishment of several sects with different interpretations of the Buddha’s teachings. In present-day Sri Lanka or Ceylon, Buddha’s teachings were written in Pali, a Sanskrit-like language. These teachings were referred t ...
Special Integration Experiences Required Reading
... liberation. He arose and broke the austerities. The five ascetics were disgusted and departed to Benares. As his former garments had perished, he took a yellow shroud from the corpse of a servant girl awaiting cremation nearby. To help him wash it, the god Indra struck the ground and produced a pond ...
... liberation. He arose and broke the austerities. The five ascetics were disgusted and departed to Benares. As his former garments had perished, he took a yellow shroud from the corpse of a servant girl awaiting cremation nearby. To help him wash it, the god Indra struck the ground and produced a pond ...
Transcript of the teachings by Geshe Chonyi
... branches, it helps us to understand better what they are: 1. The branch of abiding 2. The branch of nature 3. The branch of definite emergence 4. The branch that benefits body and mind 5. The branches that are without afflictive emotions. The source for this classification is Maitreya’s Discriminati ...
... branches, it helps us to understand better what they are: 1. The branch of abiding 2. The branch of nature 3. The branch of definite emergence 4. The branch that benefits body and mind 5. The branches that are without afflictive emotions. The source for this classification is Maitreya’s Discriminati ...
##common.downloadPdf - The Chinese University of
... foundationalism. According to foundationalists, knowledge must be built on a sure foundation—a foundation which consists of a set of incontestable beliefs or first principles that are universal, objective, and discernible to any rational person (Grenz and Franke 2001, 23). In theology the term means ...
... foundationalism. According to foundationalists, knowledge must be built on a sure foundation—a foundation which consists of a set of incontestable beliefs or first principles that are universal, objective, and discernible to any rational person (Grenz and Franke 2001, 23). In theology the term means ...
The Middle Way
... interbeing to accurately portray the nature of being for all forms in the universe. Since impermanence (change) cannot be empirically refuted, interdependency is the only possible way for things (i.e., phenomena) to exist. This is simply because for a thing to exist independently of other things, it ...
... interbeing to accurately portray the nature of being for all forms in the universe. Since impermanence (change) cannot be empirically refuted, interdependency is the only possible way for things (i.e., phenomena) to exist. This is simply because for a thing to exist independently of other things, it ...