The Wheel of Life
... • Kamma from previous lives is also added • An action performed with a bad intention in a previous life may be experienced in this life ...
... • Kamma from previous lives is also added • An action performed with a bad intention in a previous life may be experienced in this life ...
Buddhism in Chinese History
... can trace this process across nearly two millennia of time, and we can see it at work in any aspect of Chinese life and thought to which we may choose to direct our attention. What may we expect to learn from an examination of such a process? On the most general level, a better understanding of some ...
... can trace this process across nearly two millennia of time, and we can see it at work in any aspect of Chinese life and thought to which we may choose to direct our attention. What may we expect to learn from an examination of such a process? On the most general level, a better understanding of some ...
THEGATEWAY - The Living Dharma
... based on that knowledge. Rather than try to rid ourselves of anger and greed, we should accept them, but not allow them to rule our lives. Buddhism is a practice in self-examination. We all try to change situations that are not working in our favor, but sometimes things are beyond our control. In th ...
... based on that knowledge. Rather than try to rid ourselves of anger and greed, we should accept them, but not allow them to rule our lives. Buddhism is a practice in self-examination. We all try to change situations that are not working in our favor, but sometimes things are beyond our control. In th ...
Guru Padmasambhava in Context
... Down to the later general decay of Buddhism, except for the unique image of a goddess and even an image of Siva, there are not many traces of a great diffusion of Hinduism in Swāt, a fact confirmed by the Chinese travelers; Hsüan-tsang speaks of ten deva (Hindu) temples, but a very important Saiva ...
... Down to the later general decay of Buddhism, except for the unique image of a goddess and even an image of Siva, there are not many traces of a great diffusion of Hinduism in Swāt, a fact confirmed by the Chinese travelers; Hsüan-tsang speaks of ten deva (Hindu) temples, but a very important Saiva ...
the complete issue - Institute of Buddhist Studies
... have been many studies of the relation between Buddhist psychology and various psychotherapeutic theories (Freudian, Jungian, cognitive-behavioral, etc.), it is arguably the case that Buddhist psychology is not therapeutic in the sense that these approaches are. Most importantly, Buddhist psychology ...
... have been many studies of the relation between Buddhist psychology and various psychotherapeutic theories (Freudian, Jungian, cognitive-behavioral, etc.), it is arguably the case that Buddhist psychology is not therapeutic in the sense that these approaches are. Most importantly, Buddhist psychology ...
Siddhartha Savage: The Importance of Buddhism in Huxley`s Brave
... the American way of life, adding that “nowhere, perhaps is there so little conversation . . . Hence there appears to be even more vitality in the Americans than there really is” (175). This fierce experiential contrast is one that is mirrored in Brave New World and Huxley’s visits to India and Calif ...
... the American way of life, adding that “nowhere, perhaps is there so little conversation . . . Hence there appears to be even more vitality in the Americans than there really is” (175). This fierce experiential contrast is one that is mirrored in Brave New World and Huxley’s visits to India and Calif ...
From Buddhism to Transcendentalism, the Beginning of an
... Buddhism, many of his philosophies seem to parallel with the school of Zen Buddhism. FUNDAMENTALS OF BUDDHISM Buddhism originated in India, but it is now practiced throughout the world. There are many different schools of Buddhism that originate from various countries. Although some of these schools ...
... Buddhism, many of his philosophies seem to parallel with the school of Zen Buddhism. FUNDAMENTALS OF BUDDHISM Buddhism originated in India, but it is now practiced throughout the world. There are many different schools of Buddhism that originate from various countries. Although some of these schools ...
carrying Buddhism
... flowing and individual characteristics while the piece-mold method produces more angular and heavy characteristics, and indeed these are found when comparing a Gandharan image with one from China. Strahan elaborates these differences in her two articles. She then continues in her study to demonstrat ...
... flowing and individual characteristics while the piece-mold method produces more angular and heavy characteristics, and indeed these are found when comparing a Gandharan image with one from China. Strahan elaborates these differences in her two articles. She then continues in her study to demonstrat ...
The Causes of Relational Suffering and their Cessation according to
... cling to a dear one. Our outlook to all—self, loved one, one toward whom we are neutral, and an “enemy”—should be the same: that of loving kindness that is non-clinging. In this way relational suffering will not arise for us. Avoiding Relational Suffering: The Teaching Made Simple In Theravāda Budd ...
... cling to a dear one. Our outlook to all—self, loved one, one toward whom we are neutral, and an “enemy”—should be the same: that of loving kindness that is non-clinging. In this way relational suffering will not arise for us. Avoiding Relational Suffering: The Teaching Made Simple In Theravāda Budd ...
Stages of the Path: Stream Entry and Beyond
... hatred and one simply starts working away at them. In this way Stream Entry begins to appear as the real beginning of the Path. While it is important not to minimise the significance of Stream Entry, or the efforts required to reach it, it seems to me to be crucial to understand that Stream Entry i ...
... hatred and one simply starts working away at them. In this way Stream Entry begins to appear as the real beginning of the Path. While it is important not to minimise the significance of Stream Entry, or the efforts required to reach it, it seems to me to be crucial to understand that Stream Entry i ...
Samsara - HigherRMPS
... They may be here because in human form they had good intentions but committed bad actions such as harming others. The Asuras are said to experience a much more pleasurable life than humans, but they are plagued by envy for the devas, whom they can see just as animals can perceive humans. Thera ...
... They may be here because in human form they had good intentions but committed bad actions such as harming others. The Asuras are said to experience a much more pleasurable life than humans, but they are plagued by envy for the devas, whom they can see just as animals can perceive humans. Thera ...
Buddhist Psychology: The Foundation of Buddhist Thought
... profound. In many ways the Western mindsciences are only starting to move toward what has been standard monastery textbook material for centuries. In fact, the rigorous presentation that has been passed down to us from the great masters is such that you might find this book a little academic. Believ ...
... profound. In many ways the Western mindsciences are only starting to move toward what has been standard monastery textbook material for centuries. In fact, the rigorous presentation that has been passed down to us from the great masters is such that you might find this book a little academic. Believ ...
Images of Buddha
... The prince lived a pampered and carefree childhood within the palace walls. He received the finest education available and legend has it that Siddhartha had no further need of teachers after only a few lessons (essentially, he had learned all they could teach him).Throughout his childhood and adoles ...
... The prince lived a pampered and carefree childhood within the palace walls. He received the finest education available and legend has it that Siddhartha had no further need of teachers after only a few lessons (essentially, he had learned all they could teach him).Throughout his childhood and adoles ...
The Terracotta Plaques of Pagan: Indian Influence
... The writing of Pali canons started during the first century B.C. in Sri Lanka and its excerpts reached Myanmar in several parts. It was only during 11th century CE that the complete Piṭakas reached Pagan (Strachen, 1996: 8). The people of Myanmar received direct output from Indian artistic forms fro ...
... The writing of Pali canons started during the first century B.C. in Sri Lanka and its excerpts reached Myanmar in several parts. It was only during 11th century CE that the complete Piṭakas reached Pagan (Strachen, 1996: 8). The people of Myanmar received direct output from Indian artistic forms fro ...
Mahāmaitrī in a Mahāyāna Sūtra in Khotanese ― Continuity and
... of the Book of Zambasta As I mentioned earlier, the Book of Zambasta is thought to date from approximately the mid-fifth century, and it thus has its place – chronologically and geographically – at a crucial crossroad in the transmission and transformation of Buddhist meditative traditions from Indi ...
... of the Book of Zambasta As I mentioned earlier, the Book of Zambasta is thought to date from approximately the mid-fifth century, and it thus has its place – chronologically and geographically – at a crucial crossroad in the transmission and transformation of Buddhist meditative traditions from Indi ...
Dhamma Studies - Atammayatarama Buddhist Monastery
... In daily life, having mindfulness helps one to be less forgetful, make less mistakes and less accidents. One is likely to be more aware of what goes on in the mind, and not let distracting thoughts take over his or her speeches and actions. Students who practice mindfulness via meditation tend to pe ...
... In daily life, having mindfulness helps one to be less forgetful, make less mistakes and less accidents. One is likely to be more aware of what goes on in the mind, and not let distracting thoughts take over his or her speeches and actions. Students who practice mindfulness via meditation tend to pe ...
Nothing Higher Than the Truth: Modern Theosophy, Buddhism, and
... 1860s, and peaked, according to Jeffrey Franklin’s research on the Buddha in Victorian England (2005), in the “Buddhism steeped Nineties” (941). A set of terms, images and impressions of Buddhism were therefore in circulation and scattered throughout Blavatsky’s published works. The textual basis o ...
... 1860s, and peaked, according to Jeffrey Franklin’s research on the Buddha in Victorian England (2005), in the “Buddhism steeped Nineties” (941). A set of terms, images and impressions of Buddhism were therefore in circulation and scattered throughout Blavatsky’s published works. The textual basis o ...
Four Noble Truths
... various methods, and no definitions are given.[3] In the Theravada version and the version translated by An Shigao, the Four Noble Truths are given definitions: 1. The Nature of Suffering (or Dukkha): "This is the noble truth of suffering: birth is suffering, aging is suffering, illness is suffering ...
... various methods, and no definitions are given.[3] In the Theravada version and the version translated by An Shigao, the Four Noble Truths are given definitions: 1. The Nature of Suffering (or Dukkha): "This is the noble truth of suffering: birth is suffering, aging is suffering, illness is suffering ...
2) Indian Buddhism - Kagyü Pende Gyamtso
... Bodhi (lit. awakening) is a title given in Buddhism to the specific awakening experience attained by the Buddha. When used in a generic sense, a buddha is generally considered to be a person who discovers the true nature of reality through lifetimes of spir ...
... Bodhi (lit. awakening) is a title given in Buddhism to the specific awakening experience attained by the Buddha. When used in a generic sense, a buddha is generally considered to be a person who discovers the true nature of reality through lifetimes of spir ...
the complete issue. - Institute of Buddhist Studies
... Nagatomi, we learned that he had intended to devote more of his precious time and energy to the Institute. Unfortunately, his final illness made it impossible for him to fulfill this wish. In recognition of his intent, Mrs. Nagatomi has very generously donated his personal library to the Institute. ...
... Nagatomi, we learned that he had intended to devote more of his precious time and energy to the Institute. Unfortunately, his final illness made it impossible for him to fulfill this wish. In recognition of his intent, Mrs. Nagatomi has very generously donated his personal library to the Institute. ...