Global Buddhism
... lhakang (Tib. Òshrine roomÓ) in which late every afternoon a Buddhist priest ritually honored the bodhisattvas depicted by three gloriously dressed statues. The pagoda not only represented a religious place—it was a religious place, a temple. These religious overtones contrasted strongly with the di ...
... lhakang (Tib. Òshrine roomÓ) in which late every afternoon a Buddhist priest ritually honored the bodhisattvas depicted by three gloriously dressed statues. The pagoda not only represented a religious place—it was a religious place, a temple. These religious overtones contrasted strongly with the di ...
April
... When we celebrate Buddha’s birth, we reflect on our lives and on the Buddha’s birth and life. We think about meaning of our own birth and life. Upon reaching their teens, children may begin to ask questions such as, “Why was I born and what is the meaning of life? Or why do we have to have suffering ...
... When we celebrate Buddha’s birth, we reflect on our lives and on the Buddha’s birth and life. We think about meaning of our own birth and life. Upon reaching their teens, children may begin to ask questions such as, “Why was I born and what is the meaning of life? Or why do we have to have suffering ...
Edwin Arnold - What-Buddha
... Thought. Discordant in frequent particulars, and sorely overlaid by corruptions, inventions, and misconceptions, the Buddhistical works yet agree in the one point of recording nothing—no single act or word—which mars the perfect purity and tenderness of this Indian teacher, who united the truest pri ...
... Thought. Discordant in frequent particulars, and sorely overlaid by corruptions, inventions, and misconceptions, the Buddhistical works yet agree in the one point of recording nothing—no single act or word—which mars the perfect purity and tenderness of this Indian teacher, who united the truest pri ...
skillful means - The Dharmafarers
... He attacks none of his cherished convictions. He accepts as the starting-point of his own exposition the desirability of the act or condition prized by his opponent-of the union with God (as in the Tevijja), or of sacrifice (as in the Kūṭadanta), or of social rank (as in the Ambaṭṭha), or of seeing ...
... He attacks none of his cherished convictions. He accepts as the starting-point of his own exposition the desirability of the act or condition prized by his opponent-of the union with God (as in the Tevijja), or of sacrifice (as in the Kūṭadanta), or of social rank (as in the Ambaṭṭha), or of seeing ...
Under the Influence of Buddhism
... by Williams 2008, p.24). We stabilise our mind and emotions by practicing meditation, by being mindful and aware in everything we do. When we train the mind in this way, all mental distortions and misperceptions are eliminated; we achieve focus, composure, and tranquility. Concentrating deeply makes ...
... by Williams 2008, p.24). We stabilise our mind and emotions by practicing meditation, by being mindful and aware in everything we do. When we train the mind in this way, all mental distortions and misperceptions are eliminated; we achieve focus, composure, and tranquility. Concentrating deeply makes ...
When Tibetans Found Their Voice
... Of course, Sakya Pandita was concerned with refuting earlier Tibetan accounts of Dharmakirti's thought, specifically that of two figures associated with the Kadam school of Atisha — Chaba Chokyi Senge, and Ngok Lotsawa — and in some senses saw himself as a traditionalist presenting Dharmakirti's vi ...
... Of course, Sakya Pandita was concerned with refuting earlier Tibetan accounts of Dharmakirti's thought, specifically that of two figures associated with the Kadam school of Atisha — Chaba Chokyi Senge, and Ngok Lotsawa — and in some senses saw himself as a traditionalist presenting Dharmakirti's vi ...
the Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw
... conveyed to your destination; and if you merely stand by it, you will be left behind. Those who desire to be liberated from all sufferings should use that vehicle. That is to say they should use knowledge they gained for practical purposes. The most important task for you while you are born into thi ...
... conveyed to your destination; and if you merely stand by it, you will be left behind. Those who desire to be liberated from all sufferings should use that vehicle. That is to say they should use knowledge they gained for practical purposes. The most important task for you while you are born into thi ...
08_chapter 3
... A Bodhisattva meditates on these three characteristics, but not to such an extent as to attain Arhataship, for to do this would be deviating from his goal. It is by this wisdom that realizes intuitive truth which are beyond discrimination between existence and non- existence, Nirvana and rebirth, e ...
... A Bodhisattva meditates on these three characteristics, but not to such an extent as to attain Arhataship, for to do this would be deviating from his goal. It is by this wisdom that realizes intuitive truth which are beyond discrimination between existence and non- existence, Nirvana and rebirth, e ...
Brief Sketch of the Life of the Venerable Master Wei Chueh
... In August - Donated 36,830,000 NTD to the Morakot Typhoon Relief. Inauguration of Pu Tai Senior High School, which fully realized the goal of establishing a comprehensive educational system with coordinated elementary, junior and senior high schools. The first of April was the signing of the partner ...
... In August - Donated 36,830,000 NTD to the Morakot Typhoon Relief. Inauguration of Pu Tai Senior High School, which fully realized the goal of establishing a comprehensive educational system with coordinated elementary, junior and senior high schools. The first of April was the signing of the partner ...
Two Buddhisms Further Considered
... Buddhist presence in the West. Two types of Buddhists pursue substantively different perspectives and practices of Buddhism — ethnic Asians born into a Buddhist cultural heritage, and non-Asian converts to Buddhism. Critical reflection on this two Buddhisms dichotomy dates only to the early 1990s, b ...
... Buddhist presence in the West. Two types of Buddhists pursue substantively different perspectives and practices of Buddhism — ethnic Asians born into a Buddhist cultural heritage, and non-Asian converts to Buddhism. Critical reflection on this two Buddhisms dichotomy dates only to the early 1990s, b ...
strategies of legitimation in buddhist tantrism
... examples here are taken from the Hevajra Tantra, the Guhyasamàja Tantra, the Vajrabhairava Tantra and the Mahàvairocanàbhisaübodhi Tantra, and their commentaries as appropriate. A thorough study of this limited corpus has enabled me to assess the relative importance of the various strategies of legi ...
... examples here are taken from the Hevajra Tantra, the Guhyasamàja Tantra, the Vajrabhairava Tantra and the Mahàvairocanàbhisaübodhi Tantra, and their commentaries as appropriate. A thorough study of this limited corpus has enabled me to assess the relative importance of the various strategies of legi ...
Good Question, Good Answer - ndc-lnh
... QUESTION: You certainly think highly of Buddhism. I suppose you believe it is the only true religion and that all the others are false. ANSWER: No Buddhist who understands the Buddha's teaching thinks that other religions are wrong. No one who has made a genuine effort to examine other religions wit ...
... QUESTION: You certainly think highly of Buddhism. I suppose you believe it is the only true religion and that all the others are false. ANSWER: No Buddhist who understands the Buddha's teaching thinks that other religions are wrong. No one who has made a genuine effort to examine other religions wit ...
A Golden Ring
... topic is not on meditation but rather on Buddhist meditation. Without an open and broad view of the world, meditation may cultivate ignorance and prejudice. Buddha taught us to use our concentration ability to engage in observations and wise reflections, thereby gradually eradicating the roots of ou ...
... topic is not on meditation but rather on Buddhist meditation. Without an open and broad view of the world, meditation may cultivate ignorance and prejudice. Buddha taught us to use our concentration ability to engage in observations and wise reflections, thereby gradually eradicating the roots of ou ...
this PDF file
... that the ascetics are members of other religious communities and therefore follow other (i.e. misleading) teachings.11 Implicitely, it is said that, as a member of the sangha, one dwells close to the source of dhamma, i.e. the Buddha, and has thus the possibility to understand his teachings and to f ...
... that the ascetics are members of other religious communities and therefore follow other (i.e. misleading) teachings.11 Implicitely, it is said that, as a member of the sangha, one dwells close to the source of dhamma, i.e. the Buddha, and has thus the possibility to understand his teachings and to f ...
The Possibility of Buddhist Virtue: A Christian Response
... The second problem concerns whether a Christian worldview might accommodate a virtue view of ethics better than a Buddhist one. Increasingly, Christians are adopting a blended approach to ethics, usually holding to a combination of deontological and virtue ethics. 9 This thesis will put the possibi ...
... The second problem concerns whether a Christian worldview might accommodate a virtue view of ethics better than a Buddhist one. Increasingly, Christians are adopting a blended approach to ethics, usually holding to a combination of deontological and virtue ethics. 9 This thesis will put the possibi ...
JBE Research Article Good or Skilful? Kusala in Canon and Commentary ISSN 1076-9005
... or wise.32 In fact there is no clear dividing line between the two, just as there is no fixed line to be drawn between mundane cleverness and various kinds of superior understanding, whether in terms of understanding Buddhist theory or that involved in developing insight. A few passages concerned wi ...
... or wise.32 In fact there is no clear dividing line between the two, just as there is no fixed line to be drawn between mundane cleverness and various kinds of superior understanding, whether in terms of understanding Buddhist theory or that involved in developing insight. A few passages concerned wi ...
Cross-Cultural Transmission of Buddhist Texts
... however, are made consciously, much less clearly conveyed to the reader.” These considerations are relevant not only for modern translators, to whom Nattier was referring, but applied equally in the past, though with important differences. It is, first of all, highly unlikely that ancient translator ...
... however, are made consciously, much less clearly conveyed to the reader.” These considerations are relevant not only for modern translators, to whom Nattier was referring, but applied equally in the past, though with important differences. It is, first of all, highly unlikely that ancient translator ...
Development Of Buddhist Religion And Sarnath (With Special
... place holds its significance in world history as it is the place where Lord Gautama Buddha gave his sermon for the first time and thus Buddhists have deep regards for this place. In Buddhist literature. This place is called as Rishipattanor Mrigadaav: In Buddha scripture Mahavastu holds a record of ...
... place holds its significance in world history as it is the place where Lord Gautama Buddha gave his sermon for the first time and thus Buddhists have deep regards for this place. In Buddhist literature. This place is called as Rishipattanor Mrigadaav: In Buddha scripture Mahavastu holds a record of ...
Right Concentration - Aryaloka Buddhist Center
... help people as they consider whether they would like to commit themselves to being a Buddhist and to practicing more deeply in this community. Taking this class can simply be an exploration or can help one decide if one wishes to become a mitra. Mitra study for the summer The women’s mitra program w ...
... help people as they consider whether they would like to commit themselves to being a Buddhist and to practicing more deeply in this community. Taking this class can simply be an exploration or can help one decide if one wishes to become a mitra. Mitra study for the summer The women’s mitra program w ...