Some ancient Buddhists sites in the Jaffna Peninsula
... Pandit AM Gunesekera (1890s) had suggested that Nalluruva was originally 'Yahapura'. Similarly, suggestions that "Nallur" mean Nalla-(p)ur, or "goodcity", given by Pandith W. F. Goonawardena, and also favoured by Gnanaprakasar are not consistent with the history of this region which was originally o ...
... Pandit AM Gunesekera (1890s) had suggested that Nalluruva was originally 'Yahapura'. Similarly, suggestions that "Nallur" mean Nalla-(p)ur, or "goodcity", given by Pandith W. F. Goonawardena, and also favoured by Gnanaprakasar are not consistent with the history of this region which was originally o ...
Bullets - Fulford School : VLE
... father and family. It must be remembered that there were great expectations upon him to carry out the responsibilities of his father, family and tribe. Nevertheless, Siddharta was not going to let anything stop him finding the truths of life. He spent 6 years as a hermit, having shaved his head and ...
... father and family. It must be remembered that there were great expectations upon him to carry out the responsibilities of his father, family and tribe. Nevertheless, Siddharta was not going to let anything stop him finding the truths of life. He spent 6 years as a hermit, having shaved his head and ...
Jeffrey Hopkins. Emptiness in the Mind-Only School of Buddhism:
... [Just] as it is hard to pull a steel bow to its full extent but if one can, the arrow will course over a great area, so even the words not to consider the meaning of this text are difficult to understand but, when understood, yield great insight. The metaphor states a martial challenge to the re ...
... [Just] as it is hard to pull a steel bow to its full extent but if one can, the arrow will course over a great area, so even the words not to consider the meaning of this text are difficult to understand but, when understood, yield great insight. The metaphor states a martial challenge to the re ...
Literal Means and Hidden Meanings: a New Analysis of Skillful Means
... The idea that the doctrine is some kind of a purposeful fiction is one step further from what is sometimes understood by skillful means: the idea that the dharma is designed to serve a purpose. It is based on the explicit idea that what has been said by the Buddha had a different and concealed mean ...
... The idea that the doctrine is some kind of a purposeful fiction is one step further from what is sometimes understood by skillful means: the idea that the dharma is designed to serve a purpose. It is based on the explicit idea that what has been said by the Buddha had a different and concealed mean ...
The Contribution of Buddhist Scholars toward the Friendship of
... one inheritance, already handed down for 64 generations. Based on this “Nihon nendaiki,” Yang Yi wrote the “Riben zhuan (the Record of Japan)”, which was a succession of “Songshi Ribenzhuan (the Record of Japan in the Chronology of Song)” compiled during the Yuan dynasty. Eisai (1141–1215), the firs ...
... one inheritance, already handed down for 64 generations. Based on this “Nihon nendaiki,” Yang Yi wrote the “Riben zhuan (the Record of Japan)”, which was a succession of “Songshi Ribenzhuan (the Record of Japan in the Chronology of Song)” compiled during the Yuan dynasty. Eisai (1141–1215), the firs ...
Beliefs, Values and Practices: Buddhism
... student, Michael Aris, an expert on Tibetan civilisation. They fell in love and after several years of living apart - he tutored the royal family of Bhutan while she went to New York to study and work for the UN - they married on New Year Day 1972. Suu Kyi joined Michael and worked in Bhutan until t ...
... student, Michael Aris, an expert on Tibetan civilisation. They fell in love and after several years of living apart - he tutored the royal family of Bhutan while she went to New York to study and work for the UN - they married on New Year Day 1972. Suu Kyi joined Michael and worked in Bhutan until t ...
Facing the Future
... stir up waves of nostalgia in those disturbed by the spread of moral disorder, we must bear in mind that the mere call for a revival of traditional values will be utterly ineffective unless we are prepared to make some bold changes in the foundation on which values rest, namely, the aims, purposes, ...
... stir up waves of nostalgia in those disturbed by the spread of moral disorder, we must bear in mind that the mere call for a revival of traditional values will be utterly ineffective unless we are prepared to make some bold changes in the foundation on which values rest, namely, the aims, purposes, ...
A Buddhist Life In America, 1998
... importance today as we see the suffering of so many beings in the face of human greed, hatred and confusion. This book by Joan Halifax tells us about a life that touches both suffering and joy. It is the story of a Western woman's journey to compassion. It is also a book that explores engaged spirit ...
... importance today as we see the suffering of so many beings in the face of human greed, hatred and confusion. This book by Joan Halifax tells us about a life that touches both suffering and joy. It is the story of a Western woman's journey to compassion. It is also a book that explores engaged spirit ...
Introduction to Agama Sutra: The First Buddhist Scripture
... Hinayana, a disparaging term used by its 'rival'.) and Mahayana. The Theravada, perhaps can be represented by Mahakasyapa, and the Mahayana, perhaps can be represented by Ananda. A second gathering of seven hundred monks was held about sixty years later, to resolve their differences, during which th ...
... Hinayana, a disparaging term used by its 'rival'.) and Mahayana. The Theravada, perhaps can be represented by Mahakasyapa, and the Mahayana, perhaps can be represented by Ananda. A second gathering of seven hundred monks was held about sixty years later, to resolve their differences, during which th ...
Buddhist-Christian Dialogue
... scripture, their vision, and their spiritual practice with people of other faiths. Some friendships were made, but America’s brief exposure to Buddhism at the Parliament did not result in a flood of new books about ecumenism, and certainly did not cause any of the major Christian denominations to re ...
... scripture, their vision, and their spiritual practice with people of other faiths. Some friendships were made, but America’s brief exposure to Buddhism at the Parliament did not result in a flood of new books about ecumenism, and certainly did not cause any of the major Christian denominations to re ...
Contributions to the Study of Popular Buddhism: The Newar
... (Wijayaratna 1989), by performing rituals (Gombrich 1971, 201ff; Lewis 1993b) and providing medical service (Zysk 1991). As preservers and transmitters of the Dharma, the samgha's duty was to attract the Buddhist lay community's merit-making donations by being spiritually worthy (Lamotte 1984); comp ...
... (Wijayaratna 1989), by performing rituals (Gombrich 1971, 201ff; Lewis 1993b) and providing medical service (Zysk 1991). As preservers and transmitters of the Dharma, the samgha's duty was to attract the Buddhist lay community's merit-making donations by being spiritually worthy (Lamotte 1984); comp ...
2004 Annotated DBQ Rubric: Buddhism in China
... that a good answer “Does not simply summarize the documents individually.” This example merely summarizes. Your job is to interpret the information in the doc’s to make an argument or draw a conclusion. Students who quote documents beyond a few words usually deceive themselves into thinking that quo ...
... that a good answer “Does not simply summarize the documents individually.” This example merely summarizes. Your job is to interpret the information in the doc’s to make an argument or draw a conclusion. Students who quote documents beyond a few words usually deceive themselves into thinking that quo ...
Works of Nathaniel Manning
... to awaken and see the truth: “Understanding is like water flowing in a stream. Wisdom and knowledge are solid and can block our understanding. In Buddhism knowledge is regarded as an obstacle for understanding. If we take something to be the truth, we many cling to it so much that even if the truth ...
... to awaken and see the truth: “Understanding is like water flowing in a stream. Wisdom and knowledge are solid and can block our understanding. In Buddhism knowledge is regarded as an obstacle for understanding. If we take something to be the truth, we many cling to it so much that even if the truth ...
06.07.10 An Answer by Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche to Questions
... In 1980 I came to the United States on my first trip to a western country. It was then that I finally learned how Vajrayana is promoted in western countries. I concluded that Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Kalu Rinpoche were primarily responsible for introducing tantric union practices to westerners. ...
... In 1980 I came to the United States on my first trip to a western country. It was then that I finally learned how Vajrayana is promoted in western countries. I concluded that Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Kalu Rinpoche were primarily responsible for introducing tantric union practices to westerners. ...
Ajahn Buddhadasa and Inter-Religious
... developments, and what they shared in common. Unfortunately the Swami died in a plane crash in Burma not long after that. One of his leading students was Haji Prayoon, a Muslim from Bangkok, who became a regular visitor at Suan Mokkh after reading articles by Ajahn Buddhadasa. Haji Prayoon wrote boo ...
... developments, and what they shared in common. Unfortunately the Swami died in a plane crash in Burma not long after that. One of his leading students was Haji Prayoon, a Muslim from Bangkok, who became a regular visitor at Suan Mokkh after reading articles by Ajahn Buddhadasa. Haji Prayoon wrote boo ...
Laymen saints - The Dharmafarers
... audience since they have good roots, that is, enjoying the fruit of their past good karma. They are those with very little dust or do dust in their eyes, with keen faculties, with good qualities, easy to teach, seeing blame and fear in the otherworld. This too may refer to the rich field, especially ...
... audience since they have good roots, that is, enjoying the fruit of their past good karma. They are those with very little dust or do dust in their eyes, with keen faculties, with good qualities, easy to teach, seeing blame and fear in the otherworld. This too may refer to the rich field, especially ...
Mysticism (P.1) - biblestudying.net
... were first, second, or third-hand witnesses to the events, or who were more than two generations or even five hundred years removed from the actual persons or events that they are describing. 8. Views that Cannot Be Used as Criteria to Evaluate Evidence a. Theistic Agnosticism i. The ideology that w ...
... were first, second, or third-hand witnesses to the events, or who were more than two generations or even five hundred years removed from the actual persons or events that they are describing. 8. Views that Cannot Be Used as Criteria to Evaluate Evidence a. Theistic Agnosticism i. The ideology that w ...
歷屆英文考題(至2016年)
... 1) A true Buddhist is the happiest of beings. He has no fears. He is always calm and cannot be upset by changes. It is because he sees things as they are. 2) At the beginning you will find it difficult to concentrate on your breathing. You will be surprised how your mind runs away. But if you contin ...
... 1) A true Buddhist is the happiest of beings. He has no fears. He is always calm and cannot be upset by changes. It is because he sees things as they are. 2) At the beginning you will find it difficult to concentrate on your breathing. You will be surprised how your mind runs away. But if you contin ...
Karma, Character, and Consequentialism
... heritage against which the Buddha defines his religious teachings. Frank Hoffman notes: "[R]ebirth may be viewed as part of the `background' against which other beliefs in early Buddhism are seen as true by believers. In support of this it can be pointed out that `there is rebirth' does not occur as ...
... heritage against which the Buddha defines his religious teachings. Frank Hoffman notes: "[R]ebirth may be viewed as part of the `background' against which other beliefs in early Buddhism are seen as true by believers. In support of this it can be pointed out that `there is rebirth' does not occur as ...
Title: Wisdom, Compassion, and Zen Social Ethics: the Case... Sŏngch’ŏl, and Minjung Buddhism in Korea
... By identifying the mind, the Buddha, and one's original nature, Chinul joins many other Zen masters to whom the identity between the Buddha and the sentient being in her/his original state marks the basic promise of the school. Chinul further characterizes the original state of a sentient being as a ...
... By identifying the mind, the Buddha, and one's original nature, Chinul joins many other Zen masters to whom the identity between the Buddha and the sentient being in her/his original state marks the basic promise of the school. Chinul further characterizes the original state of a sentient being as a ...
Buddhism in Singapore - Jack Meng
... historical background of Thai Buddhism in Singapore; the daily activities and festivals in the temple; the role of monks in strengthening the believers’ faith in Thai Buddhism; the laity’s attitude towards the religion and monks; and an overall assessment of the role of the monks and their interacti ...
... historical background of Thai Buddhism in Singapore; the daily activities and festivals in the temple; the role of monks in strengthening the believers’ faith in Thai Buddhism; the laity’s attitude towards the religion and monks; and an overall assessment of the role of the monks and their interacti ...
Speech28072011
... monk to the point that few realize the extraordinary quality of the master and his teaching. Subhuti perceives immediately that Buddha protects and leads to deliverance all beings with compassion and wisdom. In fact, Buddha lives a very simple life, wakes up, dresses up and goes to the city to beg f ...
... monk to the point that few realize the extraordinary quality of the master and his teaching. Subhuti perceives immediately that Buddha protects and leads to deliverance all beings with compassion and wisdom. In fact, Buddha lives a very simple life, wakes up, dresses up and goes to the city to beg f ...
Mysteries of the World According to Buddhism
... on economic development. They have completely neglected spiritual development. In fact, when moral and ethical values in a society are declining and going backward every day, no matter how much material development progresses and advances, true serenity and happiness will never be obtained. As such, ...
... on economic development. They have completely neglected spiritual development. In fact, when moral and ethical values in a society are declining and going backward every day, no matter how much material development progresses and advances, true serenity and happiness will never be obtained. As such, ...
Protecting Oneself and Others Through Mindfulness – The Acrobat
... Hence, even without having developed the brahmavihāras up to jhāna level and then using this to develop insight and become an arahant, there seems to be considerable scope for protection of others to benefit oneself. As the Saṃyukta-āgama parallel to the Sedaka-sutta points out, one who protects oth ...
... Hence, even without having developed the brahmavihāras up to jhāna level and then using this to develop insight and become an arahant, there seems to be considerable scope for protection of others to benefit oneself. As the Saṃyukta-āgama parallel to the Sedaka-sutta points out, one who protects oth ...