Transcending Ego: Distinguishing Consciousness from Wisdom
... function of the alaya consciousness. Penfield, a Canadian neurologist working with epileptics has presented evidence that we store every sensory impression we experience in the brain. Rangjung Dorje citing the Chittamatrins goes much further than this and says that the alaya consciousness stores imp ...
... function of the alaya consciousness. Penfield, a Canadian neurologist working with epileptics has presented evidence that we store every sensory impression we experience in the brain. Rangjung Dorje citing the Chittamatrins goes much further than this and says that the alaya consciousness stores imp ...
The Quintessence of Secret (Esoteric) Buddhism
... religious rules, as they are normally accustomed to. Practitioners of other sects are encouraged to live by the precepts of their religion. Everyone will gradually experience many supernatural principles, depending on the individual’s extent of religious commitment and devotion. 10. This Yantra is s ...
... religious rules, as they are normally accustomed to. Practitioners of other sects are encouraged to live by the precepts of their religion. Everyone will gradually experience many supernatural principles, depending on the individual’s extent of religious commitment and devotion. 10. This Yantra is s ...
issue #3 - HH the Sakya Trizin
... Since the reality of the demonstrated object does not exist, it cannot be expressed through the medium of conventional words, the essence without proliferation by nature is free from all dependent phenomena, cannot be investigated or examined, free from demonstrative examples, also not abiding in fr ...
... Since the reality of the demonstrated object does not exist, it cannot be expressed through the medium of conventional words, the essence without proliferation by nature is free from all dependent phenomena, cannot be investigated or examined, free from demonstrative examples, also not abiding in fr ...
- ANU Repository
... skilfully presented Buddhist practice manual, which juxtaposes the effects of views and actions in accordance with Buddhist discourse against those adverse to it. It is also significant chronologically because it is the final extensive composition ’Phags pa wrote for Qubilai before he left the Khan’ ...
... skilfully presented Buddhist practice manual, which juxtaposes the effects of views and actions in accordance with Buddhist discourse against those adverse to it. It is also significant chronologically because it is the final extensive composition ’Phags pa wrote for Qubilai before he left the Khan’ ...
Buddhist Meditation: An anthology from the Pali canon
... This introductory anthology intends to give a representative sample of the various kinds of meditations described in the Pali canon and a broad introduction to their traditional context and practice. It is intended for two sorts of readers, though some may fit into both categories. A number of peopl ...
... This introductory anthology intends to give a representative sample of the various kinds of meditations described in the Pali canon and a broad introduction to their traditional context and practice. It is intended for two sorts of readers, though some may fit into both categories. A number of peopl ...
on pure land buddhism and ch`an/pure land syncretism in medieval
... It is rare to find a modern account of medieval Chinese Buddhism1 that does not organize the subject in terms of various “schools” or “traditions,” such as Ch’an 禪, T’ien-t’ai 天台, Hua-yen 華嚴, Fa-hsiang 法相, and Ching-t’u 淨土. The Ching-t’u or “Pure Land” school, like the others, is typically presented ...
... It is rare to find a modern account of medieval Chinese Buddhism1 that does not organize the subject in terms of various “schools” or “traditions,” such as Ch’an 禪, T’ien-t’ai 天台, Hua-yen 華嚴, Fa-hsiang 法相, and Ching-t’u 淨土. The Ching-t’u or “Pure Land” school, like the others, is typically presented ...
TRUTH - As given to the Buddha
... encountered were NOT Buddhists. No, NONE OF THESE FOLKS were Buddhists! And here is where you will find a critical truth of every person who ever taught the Truth of God to this world. Buddhism did not even exist in those days: this was all new, but the Buddha constantly maintained that the Truth ap ...
... encountered were NOT Buddhists. No, NONE OF THESE FOLKS were Buddhists! And here is where you will find a critical truth of every person who ever taught the Truth of God to this world. Buddhism did not even exist in those days: this was all new, but the Buddha constantly maintained that the Truth ap ...
The History of Buddhism in Vietnam
... Situated on the Indochinese Peninsula, Vietnam is a geographical dot amidst two large countries, the two most ancient civilizations of Asia, and probably of the whole world: India and China. Being near two such large countries and ancient civilizations, Vietnam has naturally been influenced by both. ...
... Situated on the Indochinese Peninsula, Vietnam is a geographical dot amidst two large countries, the two most ancient civilizations of Asia, and probably of the whole world: India and China. Being near two such large countries and ancient civilizations, Vietnam has naturally been influenced by both. ...
WONHYO - A. Charles Muller
... three trainings: śīla, or moral discipline, the endurance and self-restraint that ...
... three trainings: śīla, or moral discipline, the endurance and self-restraint that ...
what, if anything, is mahayana buddhism?
... often basically as follows: First, there is an older portion of monastic Buddhism, usually felt to be conservative, closer to the source, which emphasizes a personal liberation from sam.sāra accessible only to the monk who can devote himself to intensive meditation practice, and so on. This is the ...
... often basically as follows: First, there is an older portion of monastic Buddhism, usually felt to be conservative, closer to the source, which emphasizes a personal liberation from sam.sāra accessible only to the monk who can devote himself to intensive meditation practice, and so on. This is the ...
Dark Zen
... Students of the Way. Many of you seem perplexed about the idea of Buddha-nature. I know that a number of you come from other Zen centers which teach the doctrine of Dogen Zenji who believes that "all beings are Buddha-nature". And perhaps, using Dogen's words, you also believe that a "donkeys' jowls ...
... Students of the Way. Many of you seem perplexed about the idea of Buddha-nature. I know that a number of you come from other Zen centers which teach the doctrine of Dogen Zenji who believes that "all beings are Buddha-nature". And perhaps, using Dogen's words, you also believe that a "donkeys' jowls ...
PALI TIPITAKA CHANTING : Oral Tradition of Theravada Buddhism
... Cambodian, Tuatham of Laos. And it is noteworthy that ninety nine percent of Pali literature is published. On the other hand, as Sanskrit remained the main language in North India since the Gupta period of 1st century B.C. to the medieval era and which spread up to Central Asia wherein the Buddhism ...
... Cambodian, Tuatham of Laos. And it is noteworthy that ninety nine percent of Pali literature is published. On the other hand, as Sanskrit remained the main language in North India since the Gupta period of 1st century B.C. to the medieval era and which spread up to Central Asia wherein the Buddhism ...
Skilful Means: A Concept in Mahayana Buddhism
... ‘skilful means’ or ‘skilfulness in means’ sums up thought patterns which were also found in early Buddhism. Indeed it appears to reflect the impact of the historical Buddha himself. Thus the study of ‘skilful means’ is the study of the internal dynamics of Buddhist thought in general. The significance ...
... ‘skilful means’ or ‘skilfulness in means’ sums up thought patterns which were also found in early Buddhism. Indeed it appears to reflect the impact of the historical Buddha himself. Thus the study of ‘skilful means’ is the study of the internal dynamics of Buddhist thought in general. The significance ...
Siddhartha Lit Analysis answers
... Sidd decides he must find enlightenment on his own, and he cannot rely on an individual religion or teacher in his search. 5. What has the Buddha robbed from him? What has he given him? The Buddha robbed Govinda from him. The Buddha has given Sidd the knowledge that enlightenment is achieved from wi ...
... Sidd decides he must find enlightenment on his own, and he cannot rely on an individual religion or teacher in his search. 5. What has the Buddha robbed from him? What has he given him? The Buddha robbed Govinda from him. The Buddha has given Sidd the knowledge that enlightenment is achieved from wi ...
The Issue At Hand - Insight Meditation Center
... become self-judgmental: “What did I do wrong to have this thing happen to me?” We attack ourselves, or we blame others. Or we become angry, sad, or depressed about the suffering in the world. Optional suffering is added when we react with aversion or clinging, justification or condemnation. These re ...
... become self-judgmental: “What did I do wrong to have this thing happen to me?” We attack ourselves, or we blame others. Or we become angry, sad, or depressed about the suffering in the world. Optional suffering is added when we react with aversion or clinging, justification or condemnation. These re ...
Annual report 2012
... designated committee roles, and out of their kindness as Mahayana practitioners they have undertaken additional duties not strictly ...
... designated committee roles, and out of their kindness as Mahayana practitioners they have undertaken additional duties not strictly ...
Buddhism and Sustainability-Related Organisational Practices: A Sri
... The first investigation is a systematic review of the literature pertaining to Buddhism, sustainability and organisational studies. The review identifies a set of Buddhist principles and values appearing in this literature, defines research gaps, and delineates avenues for future research. The secon ...
... The first investigation is a systematic review of the literature pertaining to Buddhism, sustainability and organisational studies. The review identifies a set of Buddhist principles and values appearing in this literature, defines research gaps, and delineates avenues for future research. The secon ...
Now - Fo Guang Shan International Translation Center
... between the Chinese Nationalist Army and local warlords. In 1937, when Hsing Yun was ten, the Second Sino-Japanese war broke out and the fighting was fierce and frequent. Hsing Yun recalls, “The boom of artillery and fighting in the streets and alleys were everywhere, as was the unnerving sight of ...
... between the Chinese Nationalist Army and local warlords. In 1937, when Hsing Yun was ten, the Second Sino-Japanese war broke out and the fighting was fierce and frequent. Hsing Yun recalls, “The boom of artillery and fighting in the streets and alleys were everywhere, as was the unnerving sight of ...
“Beautiful Women Dig Graves”: Richard Baker-roshi
... It is often said of Buddhism that it adapts to other cultures with uncanny ease, mingling with indigenous practices and values so as better to establish itself in a new territory. This commingling has certainly been evident in the history of American Buddhism, but the energy behind such adaptations ...
... It is often said of Buddhism that it adapts to other cultures with uncanny ease, mingling with indigenous practices and values so as better to establish itself in a new territory. This commingling has certainly been evident in the history of American Buddhism, but the energy behind such adaptations ...
The Development of the Tathāgatagarbha in the Early Mahāyāna
... preached in his form, mind, and deeds. So when the Tathāgata preached with his perfect voice, all different beings understood. But after the passing away of the Tathāgata, there are some who through hearing (śruta), thinking (cintā) and practicing (bhāvanā) 8by their own power to listen extensively ...
... preached in his form, mind, and deeds. So when the Tathāgata preached with his perfect voice, all different beings understood. But after the passing away of the Tathāgata, there are some who through hearing (śruta), thinking (cintā) and practicing (bhāvanā) 8by their own power to listen extensively ...
The Wisdom Teachings of Buddhism with a New
... Shantideva that we have heard before. • It was while hearing this story told at Wellspring during a class on the Path of the Bodhisattva in early 2005 that I was shown that embodiment. ...
... Shantideva that we have heard before. • It was while hearing this story told at Wellspring during a class on the Path of the Bodhisattva in early 2005 that I was shown that embodiment. ...
Dogen: His Life, Religion, and Poetry
... method during his stay in China. It was a practice he felt had been dimin- both in terms of personal experiences of sorrow and sadness—for example, ished by an emphasis on various kinds of rituals in Japanese styles of train- when his parents died in childhood, he resolved to become a monk—and ing. ...
... method during his stay in China. It was a practice he felt had been dimin- both in terms of personal experiences of sorrow and sadness—for example, ished by an emphasis on various kinds of rituals in Japanese styles of train- when his parents died in childhood, he resolved to become a monk—and ing. ...