undertook the dialectic debate and philosophical studies under the guidance of Guru Choephel. It was difficult on one hand but quite interesting on the other hand. I could study on various topics and I also had to debate with my classmates or other co-monks. 4) Monastic services It was in 2003 then‚ I was transferred to Drepung Loseling Institute in Dharamsala of Himachal
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Liberty University The Rise of Monasticism Within Christianity A Research Paper submitted to Dr. A.J. Smith In Partial Fulfillment of the requirements For The course CHHI 520 Liberty Baptist Theological seminary By Thomas Bryan McPherson Fort Valley‚ Georgia Thursday‚ June 29‚ 2012 Table of Contents I. Thesis……………………………………………………………………….3
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large enough for a French watch‚ which Monks pounced on” (Dickens 237). The trinket symbolized Oliver’s past and his future. Oliver was the son of Edward Leeford and Agnes Fleming‚ and he was to inherit much from his father. However‚ Monks‚ the legal son of Edward‚ did not want Oliver to get any of the inheritance and was trying to get rid of everything that would prove that Oliver was a son of Edward. Monks threw the trinkets into the river; by this action‚ Monks threw away Oliver’s past
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of Buddhism through his expansion of his Buddhist state to neighbouring empires. Asoka‚ through missionary‚ expanded Buddhism to modern day Sri Lanka and Nepal. This expansion was made possible by Asoka’s decision that only five monks were needed to consecrate new monks outside his empire. Moreover‚ Asoka financially and politically supported missionary activity in other empires‚ such as his daughter’s missionary in Sri Lanka to set up a female Sangha. Asoka also contributed to the development
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Sangayana) in 483 BC. Venerable Buddhagosa‚ the most famous commentary author in Theravada Buddhism‚ wrote the commentary of Dhammapada named Dhammapada Atthakatha in Sri Lanka. In his commentary book‚ Ven. Buddha Gosa‚ studying thoroughly from the elderly monks and old
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In The Awakening‚ the Monk fails to commit himself to studying his religion‚ which results in another trip to pray for scholarly success to the Kokuzo of Horinji (253). The Monk’s past attempts at prayer were unsuccessful‚ and on this ninth moon‚ he happens to stay
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effects: the spread of Christianity‚ the preservation of the Greco-Roman writings‚ and the formation of a new Christian culture. The first effect was centered on the recovery and evangelization of rural society. During this first wave of change‚ monks and nuns traveled around to evangelize the Barbarians and the people within the rural regions. While these holy disciples were continuing their godly mission‚ they were able to reclaim the land and make it more usable for farming and daily living.
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think this is a great custom for all these children because they have fun participating in the festival for two days and after that they decide if they want to stay in the monastery for more the a week so it’s their decision if they want to become monks. I also think that the custom show grown in these kids because their knowledge increases and they come back from the monastery as new people who know more about their own religion .I would definitely do this rite of passage because
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The Differences between Buddhist Music in Japan‚ China and Tibet The Differences between Buddhist Music in Japan‚ China and Tibet “The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion‚ patience‚ tolerance‚ humility‚ forgiveness.” -Dalai Lama Music plays an important role in religion‚ significantly influencing the worship practices of individuals who follow these faiths. As the music of a certain faith is influenced by the culture of a place‚ the music of certain peoples
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Buddhists are not unanimous in their view of euthanasia‚ and the teachings of the Buddha don’t explicitly deal with it. Most Buddhists (like almost everyone else) are against involuntary euthanasia. Their position on voluntary euthanasia is less clear. States of mind The most common position is that voluntary euthanasia is wrong‚ because it demonstrates that one’s mind is in a bad state and that one has allowed physical suffering to cause mental suffering. Meditation and the proper use of pain
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