Dhammapada Verse 36 Ukkanthitabhikkhu Vatthu Sududdasam sunipunam yatthakamanipatinam cittam rakketha medhavi cittam guttam sukhavaham. Verse 36: The mind is very difficult to see‚ very delicate and subtle; it moves and lands wherever it pleases. The wise one should guard his mind‚ for a guarded mind brings happiness. The Story of A Certain Disgruntled Bhikkhu While residing at the Jetavana monastery‚ the Buddha uttered Verse (36) of this book‚ with reference to a young disgruntled bhikkhu
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During the sixth century in India‚ an Indian prince named Siddhartha Gautama renounced his status and wealth in order to become enlightened. After becoming enlightened he announced the principals of what he believed was going to be the new way of life‚ Buddhism. Some many years later‚ Buddhism found its way into China. And while many peasants saw a positive impact in the incoming way of life‚ many people with higher statuses did not. Many peasants and people of lower class supported this new
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This artwork depicts Buddha Shakyamuni‚ a very prominent figure in Asia as he is the founder of the Buddhist religion. The artist of this piece remains unknown. It was created in Utter Pradesh in the late sixth century of The Gupta Period‚ which can also be referred to as the golden age of India. The period is noted as a time during which the model Buddha image was created‚ becoming an iconic form which was dispersed and copied all throughout Asia. Gupta rule embodied morals of harmony‚ success
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Naimbala Dhammadassi thero It is with a deep sense of gratitude and honour that I send this message of felicitation and best wishes to the Most Venerable Witarandeniye Kassapa Thera‚ the Chief Incumbent of the Birmingham Buddhist Viharaya and the Director of the International Buddhist Relief Fund (IBRO)‚ United Kingdom. At this momentous occasion‚ my memories revert to the 1990s‚ at which I was destined to read for my Ph.D at the University of Lancaster‚ England. One of the most cherished
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In Robert H. Sharf’s “On the Mummification of Cha’n Masters in Medieval China‚” Sharf argues that the importance of the body in Chan’s buddhism is evident in the mortuary rituals like mummification. This ritual signifies the attainment of the fundamental goal of “nirvana” that manifests in the emptiness of form of the individual. Sharf substantiates his claim by drawing parallels onto similar Indian and Chinese mortuary rituals‚ and by referring to numerous historians who provide elaborate explanations
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Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that developed from the teachings of the Buddha. It is one of the most most important asian spiritual traditions. During its evolution and procees a flexible approach have been made‚ adapting itself to different conditions and local ideas while maintaining its core teachings. As a result of its wide geographical expansion‚ today it encompasses a number of different traditions‚ beliefs‚ and practices. Aspects as arts‚ morals‚ social institutions‚ etc‚ were touched
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Women in Buddhism In a majority of ancient India‚ women were treated with the same amount of disregard and disdain that they were in most other areas in the world. Women were viewed as a thing in which the title of property could be attached to‚ and they were typically the accessory to men. For the most part‚ women were basically seen as inferior to men. Most religions at this time had the same views. Certain fanatical religious cults have also prevented women from reading religious scriptures
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Welcome Speech A very good morning to all respected members of the monastic order‚ the Honorable Deans of Faculty‚ our fellow office staff‚ students‚ brothers and sisters in the Dharma. First of all‚ let me on behalf of international Buddhist College‚ particularly The Office of Student Affairs extend my warmest welcome to all of you in joining the extended family here at The International Buddhist College. We are now entering our 8th Academic Year since becoming established in 2004. So
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Name Instructor Course Date Annotated Bibliography: Buddha’s Earlobes Krishan‚ Yuvraj. "The Hair on the Buddha ’s Head and Uṣṇīṣa." East and West(1966): 275-289. This article represents explains the features of Budhaa as all-knowing‚ omnipotent and ubiquitous. The sculptures of Buddha have exaggerated features to explicate these features of Buddha to make them stand out sufficiently. According to this article‚ the elongated earlobes thus show that Buddha hears all that we say wherever we
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Orthopraxy vs. Orthodoxy It is frequently said of Asian customs that right practice is more important than right belief. Shinto is based on orthopraxy‚ rather than orthodoxy. In other words‚ the most important thing is not what you believe‚ but rather that you perform correct ritual actions. You don’t have to convert to Shinto to start being a practitioner of Shinto. If you perform the various rituals and routines of Shinto‚ then you are practicing Shinto. Buddhism isn’t interested in right
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