Theravada Buddhism And The British Encounter
... and ‘Spirit Religion’, which looked to the outside aid of spirits and deities to cope with the presence of evil, economic hardship and bereavement (Kapferer 1983, 1997; Gombrich and Obeyesekere 1988). Then, there was the ‘nibbanic’ Buddhism of the group of women meditators I joined, characterized by ...
... and ‘Spirit Religion’, which looked to the outside aid of spirits and deities to cope with the presence of evil, economic hardship and bereavement (Kapferer 1983, 1997; Gombrich and Obeyesekere 1988). Then, there was the ‘nibbanic’ Buddhism of the group of women meditators I joined, characterized by ...
10_chapter 4
... The administrative apparatus also became more efficient from the centre down to the village level. A collection of books called “Thong che” with elaborate statutes, laws, and rites of the state was also finalized. National spirit that had already developed in Vietnam was further heightened after the ...
... The administrative apparatus also became more efficient from the centre down to the village level. A collection of books called “Thong che” with elaborate statutes, laws, and rites of the state was also finalized. National spirit that had already developed in Vietnam was further heightened after the ...
History of Indian Buddhism From Sakyamuni to Early Mahayana
... essay short bibliographical comments for each chapter consisting of notes about both primary and secondary sources the reader might consult for additional information or other views. For additional references, the reader should refer to Frank Reynolds' Guide to the Buddhist Religion for English-lang ...
... essay short bibliographical comments for each chapter consisting of notes about both primary and secondary sources the reader might consult for additional information or other views. For additional references, the reader should refer to Frank Reynolds' Guide to the Buddhist Religion for English-lang ...
A History of Indian Buddhism: From Śākyamuni to Early Mahāyāna
... essay short bibliographical comments for each chapter consisting of notes about both primary and secondary sources the reader might consult for additional information or other views. For additional references, the reader should refer to Frank Reynolds' Guide to the Buddhist Religion for English-lang ...
... essay short bibliographical comments for each chapter consisting of notes about both primary and secondary sources the reader might consult for additional information or other views. For additional references, the reader should refer to Frank Reynolds' Guide to the Buddhist Religion for English-lang ...
Buddhist Thought: A complete introduction to the Indian
... study. All the works referred to in the text are carefully listed. In particular all the primary sources—the Indian writings themselves—have been included with reference to reasonably reliable translations where available, and also where to find the Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese texts. Thus i ...
... study. All the works referred to in the text are carefully listed. In particular all the primary sources—the Indian writings themselves—have been included with reference to reasonably reliable translations where available, and also where to find the Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese texts. Thus i ...
Buddhist Thought: A complete introduction to the Indian tradition
... study. All the works referred to in the text are carefully listed. In particular all the primary sources—the Indian writings themselves—have been included with reference to reasonably reliable translations where available, and also where to find the Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese texts. Thus i ...
... study. All the works referred to in the text are carefully listed. In particular all the primary sources—the Indian writings themselves—have been included with reference to reasonably reliable translations where available, and also where to find the Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese texts. Thus i ...
Two Dogmas of Zen Buddhism
... I want to focus on the second and third of Kasulis’s claims. In his discussion, he runs these two together in a way that does not correspond exactly to his explicit division in the above quoted paragraph. Be that as it may, the quotation from Kasulis at the beginning of this paper, namely, “Concepts ...
... I want to focus on the second and third of Kasulis’s claims. In his discussion, he runs these two together in a way that does not correspond exactly to his explicit division in the above quoted paragraph. Be that as it may, the quotation from Kasulis at the beginning of this paper, namely, “Concepts ...
Dy, Ari C. (2013) Marginal Buddhists: religion and identity of a
... proper names that are commonplace, e.g., Kaohsiung, or the preferred transliteration style of individuals and institutions in the Philippines. In the latter case, I use the selfstyled Hokkien transliteration of the individual or institution, for the main reason that these are the names they actually ...
... proper names that are commonplace, e.g., Kaohsiung, or the preferred transliteration style of individuals and institutions in the Philippines. In the latter case, I use the selfstyled Hokkien transliteration of the individual or institution, for the main reason that these are the names they actually ...
Northern/Southern Schools
... sect and the (originally derogatory term) Hinayana (‘Small Vehicle”) sect. How the early Ch’an school was split in two is a fascinating story of power, self-aggrandizement and the development of religious doctrine. Most contemporary Zen students would be familiar with the Hui-neng story and the teac ...
... sect and the (originally derogatory term) Hinayana (‘Small Vehicle”) sect. How the early Ch’an school was split in two is a fascinating story of power, self-aggrandizement and the development of religious doctrine. Most contemporary Zen students would be familiar with the Hui-neng story and the teac ...
Buddhism in India - Challenging Brahmanism and Caste
... The publication of this book is thus a culmination of over three years of research and writing, and a much longer period of discussion, debate and research on the issues involved. In some ways it is being published too soon and I am aware of the incomplete, even tentative nature of the project. Just ...
... The publication of this book is thus a culmination of over three years of research and writing, and a much longer period of discussion, debate and research on the issues involved. In some ways it is being published too soon and I am aware of the incomplete, even tentative nature of the project. Just ...
Buddhism in India
... The publication of this book is thus a culmination of over three years of research and writing, and a much longer period of discussion, debate and research on the issues involved. In some ways it is being published too soon and I am aware of the incomplete, even tentative nature of the project. Just ...
... The publication of this book is thus a culmination of over three years of research and writing, and a much longer period of discussion, debate and research on the issues involved. In some ways it is being published too soon and I am aware of the incomplete, even tentative nature of the project. Just ...
Exorcising Luther - University of Canterbury
... must be maintained and made visible through external actions. This external display then allows him to join a selective group of those who have been ‘saved’ – in this case, those who are tanned. When using this scene as a model I find that it can perhaps help explain what Sven meant by Buddhism bei ...
... must be maintained and made visible through external actions. This external display then allows him to join a selective group of those who have been ‘saved’ – in this case, those who are tanned. When using this scene as a model I find that it can perhaps help explain what Sven meant by Buddhism bei ...
The influence of Buddhism on accounting in
... unique environment in which it operated. So, the monastic accounts are a new ‘window’ enabling us to see a period of history: people and society – how they lived and how their lives revolved around the monasteries. Being constructive, monastery accounting as an integral part of the movement of Buddh ...
... unique environment in which it operated. So, the monastic accounts are a new ‘window’ enabling us to see a period of history: people and society – how they lived and how their lives revolved around the monasteries. Being constructive, monastery accounting as an integral part of the movement of Buddh ...
buddhist view in compassion
... In respond to: What is Mercy? What do these religions teach about Mercy? How is Mercy lived / practiced by believers in these traditions? ...
... In respond to: What is Mercy? What do these religions teach about Mercy? How is Mercy lived / practiced by believers in these traditions? ...
Zen Buddhism and Media - DUO
... venue in Grønland, a district in the eastern part of Oslo. Due to the lack of other reliable sources, the information given on RZC’s webpage will constitutes my main source on the history of RZC.13 Since I am addressing the contemporary practice of this community, and the focus is on how the Interne ...
... venue in Grønland, a district in the eastern part of Oslo. Due to the lack of other reliable sources, the information given on RZC’s webpage will constitutes my main source on the history of RZC.13 Since I am addressing the contemporary practice of this community, and the focus is on how the Interne ...
The Tower of Power`s Finest Hour: Stupa Construction and
... cetiya and elsewhere in Southeast Asian countries as chedi. In Sri Lanka, the most common term is dagoba, which derives from the Sanskrit dhatugarbha (element or relic storehouse). In East Asia, the Sinhalese dagoba gradually became “pagoda,” although this derivation is subject to debate.2 The latte ...
... cetiya and elsewhere in Southeast Asian countries as chedi. In Sri Lanka, the most common term is dagoba, which derives from the Sanskrit dhatugarbha (element or relic storehouse). In East Asia, the Sinhalese dagoba gradually became “pagoda,” although this derivation is subject to debate.2 The latte ...
- D-Scholarship@Pitt
... Studies at Pitt have provided me with adjunct teaching, teaching fellowships and tuition remission throughout much of my time at Pitt, while the P.E.O. Foundation offered me financial aid during my early years in the program. I am especially grateful for the support of two Andrew Mellon Doctoral Fel ...
... Studies at Pitt have provided me with adjunct teaching, teaching fellowships and tuition remission throughout much of my time at Pitt, while the P.E.O. Foundation offered me financial aid during my early years in the program. I am especially grateful for the support of two Andrew Mellon Doctoral Fel ...
The Different Paths of Buddhism : A Narrative
... duties of office, and no deity upon which to reflect. The Buddha is best understood as a teacher, philosopher, and founder of a major world religion. His teaching was rational in the sense of analyzing the basic problems of life and devising a solution. By systematic reasoning about human existence, h ...
... duties of office, and no deity upon which to reflect. The Buddha is best understood as a teacher, philosopher, and founder of a major world religion. His teaching was rational in the sense of analyzing the basic problems of life and devising a solution. By systematic reasoning about human existence, h ...
Special Series: Dialogues on Eastern Wisdom (2)
... entirely applicable to the Lotus Sutra. Therefore, I believe that Professor Ji’s findings are correct and that they will withstand the test of time as subsequent research findings on newly discovered texts corroborate his conclusions. ...
... entirely applicable to the Lotus Sutra. Therefore, I believe that Professor Ji’s findings are correct and that they will withstand the test of time as subsequent research findings on newly discovered texts corroborate his conclusions. ...
Buddha as Therapist: Meditations
... Many of these cases were recorded. Later, disciples attempted to unravel and elucidate the Buddha's principles and methodology and a large literature was generated expounding the fundamentals (the Dharma) and its analysis (Abhidharma). Different schools developed and made their own commentaries. The ...
... Many of these cases were recorded. Later, disciples attempted to unravel and elucidate the Buddha's principles and methodology and a large literature was generated expounding the fundamentals (the Dharma) and its analysis (Abhidharma). Different schools developed and made their own commentaries. The ...
Buddhism in the Shadow of Brahmanism
... is believed to have patronized non-brahmanical movements, particularly the Ājīvikas. Aśoka was interested in Buddhism; his immediate successors in Ājīvikism and Jainism. It is only with the Śuṅgas, ...
... is believed to have patronized non-brahmanical movements, particularly the Ājīvikas. Aśoka was interested in Buddhism; his immediate successors in Ājīvikism and Jainism. It is only with the Śuṅgas, ...
British Buddhism: Teachings, Practice and Development
... The Introduction explains the objectives and how the seven traditions were chosen. Chapter 2 gives an historical overview, tracing Buddhism’s introduction into Britain, both in general and in terms of its different traditions, particularly during the second half of the twentieth century. New statist ...
... The Introduction explains the objectives and how the seven traditions were chosen. Chapter 2 gives an historical overview, tracing Buddhism’s introduction into Britain, both in general and in terms of its different traditions, particularly during the second half of the twentieth century. New statist ...
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... brahmanized when this claim comes to be accepted. Until that time the region concerned is not brahmanical territory. The passages considered suggest that the region east of the confluence of the Gaṅgā and the Yamunā was not considered brahmanical territory at the time of Patañjali. This does not ...
... brahmanized when this claim comes to be accepted. Until that time the region concerned is not brahmanical territory. The passages considered suggest that the region east of the confluence of the Gaṅgā and the Yamunā was not considered brahmanical territory at the time of Patañjali. This does not ...
The Sociology of Early Buddhism
... this. If used with appropriate sensitivity, the available sources can furnish clues to the actual relationships, in all their permutations, between Buddhists and society when it first began to grow. Even the passing of a bird in the sky leaves some sort of trace, and in principle it should be possib ...
... this. If used with appropriate sensitivity, the available sources can furnish clues to the actual relationships, in all their permutations, between Buddhists and society when it first began to grow. Even the passing of a bird in the sky leaves some sort of trace, and in principle it should be possib ...