Comparing East Asian and Southeast Asian Buddhism: Looking at
... that used in eastern India, but recently a connection has been established with western India as well. Judging from these divergent details, there were multiple sources for early Buddhism in continental Southeast Asia. When considering the initial transmission of Buddhism to Southeast Asia, it is im ...
... that used in eastern India, but recently a connection has been established with western India as well. Judging from these divergent details, there were multiple sources for early Buddhism in continental Southeast Asia. When considering the initial transmission of Buddhism to Southeast Asia, it is im ...
Theories on the Foundation of the Nuns` Order –
... without thereby necessarily intending that at the time of the Dakkhiavibhaga-sutta she was still observing only the five precepts. Besides, the monastic rules appear to have come into existence only in a gradual manner, being laid down as and when occasion demanded.26 Depending on how early Mahāpr ...
... without thereby necessarily intending that at the time of the Dakkhiavibhaga-sutta she was still observing only the five precepts. Besides, the monastic rules appear to have come into existence only in a gradual manner, being laid down as and when occasion demanded.26 Depending on how early Mahāpr ...
New Buddhist Extremism and the Challenges to Ethno
... However, these claims were not as convincing as the threat of the LTTE before May 2009, physically felt by the entire population of the country. The politics of the TNA and the Tamil diaspora, as well as alleged international conspiracies are, nonetheless, beyond the day-to-day experience of the pe ...
... However, these claims were not as convincing as the threat of the LTTE before May 2009, physically felt by the entire population of the country. The politics of the TNA and the Tamil diaspora, as well as alleged international conspiracies are, nonetheless, beyond the day-to-day experience of the pe ...
Gotami-apadana
... finally, into her present life as the “Victor’s nurse” (Verse 116). In each manifestation Gotami grasped more in depth the qualities necessary for “going out.” Although Gotami believes herself ready to pass out of existence, others mourn at the thought of losing her on earth. The five hundred nuns ...
... finally, into her present life as the “Victor’s nurse” (Verse 116). In each manifestation Gotami grasped more in depth the qualities necessary for “going out.” Although Gotami believes herself ready to pass out of existence, others mourn at the thought of losing her on earth. The five hundred nuns ...
What Buddhism Taught Cognitive Science about Self, Mind
... science one step further by calling upon a particular Buddhist theory —that of the Pāli Abhidhamma— and by applying it to a particular issue in cognitive science, namely, the function of memory within the «binding problem». The binding problem in cognitive science is defined in the following way: « ...
... science one step further by calling upon a particular Buddhist theory —that of the Pāli Abhidhamma— and by applying it to a particular issue in cognitive science, namely, the function of memory within the «binding problem». The binding problem in cognitive science is defined in the following way: « ...
The Skillful Handling of Poison: Bodhicitta and the
... How much more when you have committed vices and face the intense suffering of hell? (BCA 7:10–11)19 What is particularly intriguing about these passages is that all such fear itself arises only because of delusion (moha). In part, this is because fear of death is predicated upon the mistake of belie ...
... How much more when you have committed vices and face the intense suffering of hell? (BCA 7:10–11)19 What is particularly intriguing about these passages is that all such fear itself arises only because of delusion (moha). In part, this is because fear of death is predicated upon the mistake of belie ...
(mis)Naming of Venusian Features - Virtual Commons
... Tibetan Buddhism is largely misunderstood by those in the Western world. Also called Tantrayana or Vajrayana, it falls within the Mahayana vehicle of Buddhism. In addition to taking the vow of refuge (reliance on the “three jewels” of the Buddha, the teachings or dharma, and religious community or s ...
... Tibetan Buddhism is largely misunderstood by those in the Western world. Also called Tantrayana or Vajrayana, it falls within the Mahayana vehicle of Buddhism. In addition to taking the vow of refuge (reliance on the “three jewels” of the Buddha, the teachings or dharma, and religious community or s ...
Faces of Compassion: Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their
... modes, powers, and helpful knowledge, they nourish these qualities in us as we study, practice with, offer devotion to, and emulate them; finally we may discover that we are they. The heart of the bodhisattva is always turned toward other beings. Such a one chooses to place herself in the most difficul ...
... modes, powers, and helpful knowledge, they nourish these qualities in us as we study, practice with, offer devotion to, and emulate them; finally we may discover that we are they. The heart of the bodhisattva is always turned toward other beings. Such a one chooses to place herself in the most difficul ...
XIV Dalai Lama combined effort
... and teachings. In doing so he has been able to attract many non-Buddhists to study or convert to the peaceful ways of Buddhism seeking Nirvana. He is internationally recognised for his peace initiatives, this recognition is evident in his being awarded the international peace prizes and honorary doc ...
... and teachings. In doing so he has been able to attract many non-Buddhists to study or convert to the peaceful ways of Buddhism seeking Nirvana. He is internationally recognised for his peace initiatives, this recognition is evident in his being awarded the international peace prizes and honorary doc ...
Prereadings For Cultivating The Heart-min
... The search for a way to freedom usually begins with the experience of being trapped, bound or feeling stuck. There are many pathways to freedom away from dukkha. A pathway implies that there is a direction and that it is well worn by those who have travelled before. The Buddhist eight-fold path is t ...
... The search for a way to freedom usually begins with the experience of being trapped, bound or feeling stuck. There are many pathways to freedom away from dukkha. A pathway implies that there is a direction and that it is well worn by those who have travelled before. The Buddhist eight-fold path is t ...
Buddhist Approaches to Psychotherapy Part I
... 5. The Buddhist concept of ego is very different from the way the term is used in many Western psychologies and psychotherapies, where it often has the positive connotation of inner-strength and self-confidence. Which of the following is a true statement about ego in Buddhism? a. According to Buddhi ...
... 5. The Buddhist concept of ego is very different from the way the term is used in many Western psychologies and psychotherapies, where it often has the positive connotation of inner-strength and self-confidence. Which of the following is a true statement about ego in Buddhism? a. According to Buddhi ...
STEP BY STEP
... tongue, body and mind. The first mouth eats forms through the eye. The second mouth eats sound. The third mouth eats smells. The fourth mouth eats tastes. The fifth mouth eats physical contact. And the last mouth eats ideas. That is feeling. Time is also an eater. In traditional Cambodian stories, t ...
... tongue, body and mind. The first mouth eats forms through the eye. The second mouth eats sound. The third mouth eats smells. The fourth mouth eats tastes. The fifth mouth eats physical contact. And the last mouth eats ideas. That is feeling. Time is also an eater. In traditional Cambodian stories, t ...
Buddhist Meditation and Depth Psychology
... a cultural background Western man views Buddhism and in so doing unconsciously projects his own concepts, values and expectations. Erroneously he perceives ceremonies and bowing as examples of worship or even idolatry. He may extol its scientific worldview or abhor and condemn its "atheism." The Bud ...
... a cultural background Western man views Buddhism and in so doing unconsciously projects his own concepts, values and expectations. Erroneously he perceives ceremonies and bowing as examples of worship or even idolatry. He may extol its scientific worldview or abhor and condemn its "atheism." The Bud ...
From Hungry Ghost to Being Human
... Sajja as a statement of Truth In this sense the word Sajja means the truth of the way things really are; including all earthly events such as birth, aging, illness, and death, which are unavoidable by all human and non-human beings. Sajja is also, knowledge of the Truth; for example the Buddha taugh ...
... Sajja as a statement of Truth In this sense the word Sajja means the truth of the way things really are; including all earthly events such as birth, aging, illness, and death, which are unavoidable by all human and non-human beings. Sajja is also, knowledge of the Truth; for example the Buddha taugh ...
THE SUTRA OF FORTY-TWO CHAPTERS
... Five years before their arrival, in 62 C.E., Emperor Ming had dreamed that a golden man flew into his palace. The next day he consulted his advisor who told the emperor that must be the sage Buddha. In 64 C.E. a delegation was sent to India to seek the Buddhadharma. Kashyapa-matanga and Gobharana ca ...
... Five years before their arrival, in 62 C.E., Emperor Ming had dreamed that a golden man flew into his palace. The next day he consulted his advisor who told the emperor that must be the sage Buddha. In 64 C.E. a delegation was sent to India to seek the Buddhadharma. Kashyapa-matanga and Gobharana ca ...
Buddhism Reconsidered - Digital Commons @ Liberty University
... original philosophy, or teaching, of Buddhism, and then present a Classical, Protestant criticism of early Buddhist Philosophy. I use the designation "Classical, Protestant" because I want to keep distance from both Thomism and Liberal theology.. One bleeds Aristotle, the other, Kant. By offering a ...
... original philosophy, or teaching, of Buddhism, and then present a Classical, Protestant criticism of early Buddhist Philosophy. I use the designation "Classical, Protestant" because I want to keep distance from both Thomism and Liberal theology.. One bleeds Aristotle, the other, Kant. By offering a ...
faith and renunciation
... to the sense-realm. The two terms describe the same kind of motivation, just seen from two different perspectives. This motivation springs from wisdom, is based on wisdom and leads to wisdom: it has intuitive wisdom (paññā) as its texture and frame. The faculty of seeing, contemplating reality, is t ...
... to the sense-realm. The two terms describe the same kind of motivation, just seen from two different perspectives. This motivation springs from wisdom, is based on wisdom and leads to wisdom: it has intuitive wisdom (paññā) as its texture and frame. The faculty of seeing, contemplating reality, is t ...
13_chapte 6
... preferred course of action. In Taoism, they include precepts such as: “Always create fields of blessedness,” or “Always be careful where you take lodging,” as well as detailed instructions on how to behave in certain situations such as “When walking with others, always let them go first.” Admonition ...
... preferred course of action. In Taoism, they include precepts such as: “Always create fields of blessedness,” or “Always be careful where you take lodging,” as well as detailed instructions on how to behave in certain situations such as “When walking with others, always let them go first.” Admonition ...
Introduction Self or non-self? Three turnings of the wheel of dharma
... own liberation, regardless of how others fare; while a bodhisattva does so in order to be able to help all beings to awaken and be free from suffering. This latter motive is called bodhicitta − “an awakened mind/heart”, although this term also implies the resolution or vow of a prospective bodhisatt ...
... own liberation, regardless of how others fare; while a bodhisattva does so in order to be able to help all beings to awaken and be free from suffering. This latter motive is called bodhicitta − “an awakened mind/heart”, although this term also implies the resolution or vow of a prospective bodhisatt ...
the Legendry Master Sculptors of the Ancient Buddhist Sculptural Art
... regularly troll the camps for treasures at throwaway prices, and often place orders with refugees returning to Afghanistan,” (Ansari, 2002). Kenoyer, on the other hand, pointing to the particular situation of Pakistan in his report, states “Archaeologists have to be proactive in many different ways. ...
... regularly troll the camps for treasures at throwaway prices, and often place orders with refugees returning to Afghanistan,” (Ansari, 2002). Kenoyer, on the other hand, pointing to the particular situation of Pakistan in his report, states “Archaeologists have to be proactive in many different ways. ...
“On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime”
... To have this compassion means to see the lives of others within our lives, and at the same time, see ourselves within the lives of others. As the Daishonin states, to “encompass all sentient beings in the Ten Worlds” is not merely an abstract, transcendental concept. The Ten Worlds are all potential ...
... To have this compassion means to see the lives of others within our lives, and at the same time, see ourselves within the lives of others. As the Daishonin states, to “encompass all sentient beings in the Ten Worlds” is not merely an abstract, transcendental concept. The Ten Worlds are all potential ...