Download or read book Buddhist Monastic Traditions of Southern Asia written by Yijing and published by BDK America. This book was released on 2000-06 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a source of information, the monk Yijing's Record of the Inner Law Sent Home from the South Seas contains ample materials concerning monastic life, from the choosing of a teacher, under whose guidance one becomes a monk, up to the disposal of the personal belongings left by a deceased monk. It depicts such a complete picture of the life of a monk that it is indispensable and invaluable for research into the conditions of Buddhist monasticism in medieval India. It also provides some insights into Chinese monastic life through Yijing's criticism and comparison of the practices of the two regions.
Download or read book Sacred Celebrations Traditions and Festivities of Monastic Orders written by Norberto Wyatt and published by Nicholas Horne. This book was released on 2024-10-26 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the enchanting world of holiday traditions within monastic communities, where monks and nuns come together in joyful celebration and reflection. Delve into the rich history and ancient customs of these sacred rituals, from Christmas to Easter and beyond. Learn about the unique ceremonies and practices that imbue these occasions with spiritual significance, from midnight Mass to silent retreats. Explore how the lives of monks and nuns are infused with a profound sense of reverence and devotion during these special times of the year. Witness the beauty of communal prayer, feasting, and fellowship as these contemplative souls come together to honor the mysteries of the faith in time-honored ways. Experience the magic of monastic holidays through the eyes of those who dedicate their lives to prayer and contemplation. Gain insight into the deep spiritual meaning behind each holiday season and how it shapes the rhythm of monastic life. From sharing stories around the fireplace to partaking in ancient rituals passed down through generations, uncover the sacred traditions that define the essence of monastic celebrations. Journey through the seasons with an intimate glimpse into the daily lives and spiritual practices of monks and nuns as they mark the passage of time with reverence and gratitude. Immerse yourself in a world steeped in tradition and contemplation, where every holiday is an opportunity for spiritual renewal and awakening. Witness the blend of solemnity and joy that characterizes monastic celebrations, as these dedicated souls offer their prayers and devotion to a higher power. Through heartfelt reflections and inspiring anecdotes, gain a deeper understanding of the unique way in which monastic orders honor and commemorate holidays throughout the year. Experience the beauty of ancient customs and modern adaptations that unite these communities in a shared sense of sacred purpose and devotion.
Download or read book Prayer and Thought in Monastic Tradition written by Santha Bhattacharji and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines social contexts of the Gospel and Epistles of John from the perspective of sociolinguistic theory of register, with reference to the Johannine Community model.
Download or read book Buddhist Learning and Textual Practice in Eighteenth Century Lankan Monastic Culture written by Anne M. Blackburn and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anne Blackburn explores the emergence of a predominant Buddhist monastic culture in eighteenth-century Sri Lanka, while asking larger questions about the place of monasticism and education in the creation of religious and national traditions. Her historical analysis of the Siyam Nikaya, a monastic order responsible for innovations in Buddhist learning, challenges the conventional view that a stable and monolithic Buddhism existed in South and Southeast Asia prior to the advent of British colonialism in the nineteenth century. The rise of the Siyam Nikaya and the social reorganization that accompanied it offer important evidence of dynamic local traditions. Blackburn supports this view with fresh readings of Buddhist texts and their links to social life beyond the monastery. Comparing eighteenth-century Sri Lankan Buddhist monastic education to medieval Christian and other contexts, the author examines such issues as bilingual commentarial practice, the relationship between clerical and "popular" religious cultures, the place of preaching in the constitution of "textual communities," and the importance of public displays of learning to social prestige. Blackburn draws upon indigenous historical narratives, which she reads as rhetorical texts important to monastic politics and to the naturalization of particular attitudes toward kingship and monasticism. Moreover, she questions both conventional views on "traditional" Theravadin Buddhism and the "Buddhist modernism" / "Protestant Buddhism" said to characterize nineteenth-century Sri Lanka. This book provides not only a pioneering critique of post-Orientalist scholarship on South Asia, but also a resolution to the historiographic impasse created by post-Orientalist readings of South Asian history.
Download or read book War and the Making of Medieval Monastic Culture written by Katherine Smith and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An extremely interesting and important book... makes an important contribution to the history of medieval monastic spirituality in a formative period, whilst also fitting into wider debates on the origins, development and impact of ideas on crusading and holy war." Dr William Purkis, University of Birmingham Monastic culture has generally been seen as set apart from the medieval battlefield, as "those who prayed" were set apart from "those who fought". However, in this first study of the place of war within medieval monastic culture, the author shows the limitations of this division. Through a wide reading of Latin sermons, letters, and hagiography, she identifies a monastic language of war that presented the monk as the archetypal "soldier of Christ" and his life of prayer as a continuous combat with the devil: indeed, monks' claims to supremacy on the spiritual battlefield grew even louder as Church leaders extended the title of "soldier of Christ" to lay knights and crusaders. So, while medieval monasteries have traditionally been portrayed as peaceful sanctuaries in a violent world, here the author demonstrates that monastic identity was negotiated through real and imaginary encounters with war, and that the concept of spiritual warfare informed virtually every aspect of life in the cloister. It thus breaks new ground in the history of European attitudes toward warfare and warriors in the age of the papal reform movement and the early crusades. Katherine Allen Smith is Assistant Professor of History, University of Puget Sound.
Download or read book The Shaolin Monastery written by Meir Shahar and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2008-01-10 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This meticulously researched and eminently readable study considers the economic, political, and religious factors that led Shaolin monks to disregard the Buddhist prohibition against violence and instead create fighting techniques that by the 21st century have spread throughout the world.
Download or read book Monastic Traditions written by Charles E. Gribble and published by Slavica Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legends of the Monastic Orders written by Mrs. Jameson (Anna) and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legends of the Monastic Orders written by Anna Brownell Jameson and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legends of The Monastic Orders written by MRS. JAMESON and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 924 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legends of the Monastic Orders as Represented in the Fine Arts written by Mrs. Jameson (Anna) and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legends of the Monastic Orders as Represented in the Fine Art written by Mrs. Jameson (Anna) and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book book XVIII The church and the feudal system The monastic orders and society book XIX St Gregory monk and pope Appendix written by Charles Forbes René de Tryon comte de Montalembert and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legends of the Monastic Orders Etc Second Edition Enlarged Etc written by Mrs. Jameson (Anna) and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legends of the Monastic Orders as Represented in the Fine Arts written by Mrs. Jameson and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-28 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Download or read book Legends of the Monastic Orders as Represented in the Fine Arts Forming the Second Series of Sacred and Legendary Art written by Anna Brownell Jameson and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legends of the Monastic Orders As Represented in the Fine Arts Forming the Second Series of Sacred and Legendary Art written by Anna Jameson and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-09 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
