Download or read book The Buddhist Cosmos A Comprehensive Survey of the Early Buddhist Worldview According to Therav da and Sarv stiv da Sources written by Punnadhammo Mahathero and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedic survey of Buddhist cosmology and mythology according to the Pali canon and commentaries. Covers the nature of the universe, of time and of the various classes of beings inhabiting the various realms and levels of the cosmos.
Download or read book Buddhism written by Joseph Nicholson and published by . This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book comprises two lectures on esthetic theory and theory of literature attributed to original buddhism. In the first lecture, the author has analyzed the concept of dukkha and used it as the most important esthetic value according to buddhism. In the second lecture, the author has analyzed the unique power of literature and linked it to the moral truth. The author argues that according to buddhism, literature has the potential to lead people to moral beauty which is the same as liberation of the mind in the view of the buddha. This book provides you with a clear insight into the tradition of buddhism that has been in existence for centuries. In it you shall: - Get a very clear understanding of buddhism - Know its history and origin - Find out and get insight on the many teachings, traditions and practices observed by the buddhists - Best of all, you will get to find out exactly how you can adopt these buddhist practices in your life and the benefits that you will reap from each of them. Attaining enlightenment is a mind that has attained peace, calm, serenity, and contentedness with joy that is permanent. The mind can be trained to completely eliminate such discontent feelings as sadness, anger, frustration, irritation, annoyance, guilt, shame, fears, loneliness, boredom, shyness, jealousy, and all other negative feelings that cause the mind to be discontent and experience suffering.
Download or read book Early Buddhist Teachings written by Y. Karunadasa and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear, elegant clarification of the basic teachings of early Buddhism, ideal for both general readers and scholars. Discover the birth of Buddhism and the essentials of Buddhist teachings with this clear, comprehensive explanation of early Buddhism’s key doctrines. You’ll come away with: insight into the beginning of Buddhism and the significance of its core beliefs—dependent arising, non-self, moral life, the diagnosis of the human condition, the critique of theoretical views, and the nature of Nibbana; a lucid understanding of the Buddha’s challenge to the concept of the subject as a self-entity and the reality of both the subject and object, perceiver and perceived, as a dynamic process; a grasp of early Buddhist teachings as representing a middle position (equally aloof from spiritual eternalism and materialist annihilation) and a middle path (equally aloof from self-mortification and sensual indulgence); and the experience of the Buddha’s teachings on attaining liberation as comprehensible, sensible, and something we can make part of our own practice.
Download or read book A Survey of Buddhism written by Sangharakshita (Bikshu, Sthavira) and published by Windhorse Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive study of the entire field of Buddhism thought and practice, describing the development of all the major doctrines and traditions and clearly demonstrating the underlying unity of all schools of Buddhism.
Download or read book Early Buddhism A New Approach written by Sue Hamilton-Blyth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New interpretations of the central teachings of early Buddhism, mainly the relationship between identity and perception in early Buddhism.
Download or read book THE BUDDHIST WAY OF LIFE ITS PHILOSOPHY and HISTORY written by F. Harold Smith and published by K.K. Publications. This book was released on 2022-01-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BUDDHIST WAY OF LIFE ITS PHILOSOPHY AIM HISTORY This study of Buddhism deals with the early tradition, followed by a brief consideration of its historicity, and the form the religion takes in Ceylon, Burma and Thailand. Then the mainline of development, in India, China and Japan comes under survey. Limits of space prevent any reference to Tibetan and other lesser branches of the faith, but this account attempts to focus essential Buddhism in both its chief schools, the Lesser and Greater Vehicle, together with an estimate of the influence of philosophy on sect and of both on the practical affairs of history. Contents SECTION I. EARLY SOURCES 1. Getama's Heritage 2. The Pali Records SECTION II. TICE TRADITION 3. The Enlightenment 4. The Jewels, Buddha & Dharma 5_ The Third. Jecvel, Sangho SECTION III INTERPRETATION 6. The Getama of History 7. Asoka SECTION IV. EARLY DIFFERENCES 8 Councils and Sciuxds 9. The Lesser Vehicle 10. Widening Hosizaas 11. Nalanda University SECTION V WORLD RELIGION 12 The Boddhisattva 13 The Chinese Cont on 14. The Chinese Interpretation 15. Sung and After 16. The Japanese Nation 17. Japan's Interpretation SECTION VI. CONCLUDING THOUGHTS 18. East and West
Download or read book Buddhism written by Philosophical Library and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This curated collection of primary texts and secondary scholarship offers an engaging and comprehensive view of Buddhism and its founder. The Wisdom of Buddha: Drawn from the sacred books of Buddhism, this collection reveals the core insights and beliefs of the world’s fourth-largest religion. It covers the birth and death of the Buddha, as well as the major tenets of Buddhism, including karma and the middle doctrine. Hinduism and Buddhism: A highly original discussion of the origins and tenets of the great Eastern religions by a Sri Lankan theorist who introduced ancient Indian art to the West. Buddhist Texts Through the Ages: A comprehensive collection of Buddhist texts and scriptures translated from the original Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, and Japanese. This edition also includes a glossary of English and foreign terms.
Download or read book Survey of Buddhism written by Sangharakshita and published by Windhorse Publications. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Survey of Buddhism continues to provide an indispensable study of the entire field of Buddhist thought and practice, placing its development in a historical context. 'I recommend Sangharakshita's book as the best survey of Buddhism' Dr Edward Conze, author of Buddhism: Its Essence and Development and translator of Buddhist Wisdom Books and The Perfection of Wisdom in 8,000 Lines '...simply the most complete single volume survey of all the major doctrines and traditions in the development of Buddhism.' Buddhist Peace Fellowship
Download or read book Buddhism for the West written by Dorothy C. Donath and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1974 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Buddhism For Dummies written by Jonathan Landaw and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your hands-on guide to this widely practiced and ancient religion Buddhism, one of the world's most widely practiced religions, is a fascinating yet complex eastern religion that is rapidly spreading throughout western civilization. What does it mean to be a Buddhist? What are the fundamental beliefs and history behind this religion? Buddhism For Dummies explores these questions and more in this updated guide to Buddhist culture. You'll gain an understanding of the origins of this ancient practice and how they're currently applied to everyday life. Whether you're a searcher of truth, a student of religions, or just curious about what makes Buddhism such a widely practiced religion, this guide is for you. In plain English, it defines the important terms, explains the key concepts, and explores in-depth a wide range of fascinating topics. New and expanded coverage on all the schools of Buddhism, including Theravada, Tibetan, and Mahayana The continuing relevance of the Dalai Lama Updated coverage on daily observances, celebrations, styles, practices, meditation, and more Continuing the Dummies tradition of making the world's religions engaging and accessible to everyone, Buddhism For Dummies is your essential guide to this fascinating religion. Buddhism For Dummies (9781119643265) was previously published as Buddhism For Dummies (9781118023792). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
Download or read book The Concept of the Buddha written by Guang Xing and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guang Xing gives an analysis of one of the fundamental Mahayana Buddhist teachings, namely the three bodies of the Buddha (the trikaya Theory), which is considered the foundation of Mahayana philosophy. He examines how and why the philosophical concept of three bodies was formed, particularly the Sambhogakaya, which is the Buddha to be worshipped by all Mayahanists. Written in an accessible way, this work is an outstanding research text for students and scholars of Mayahana Buddhism and anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy.
Download or read book The Dharma written by Paul Carus and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-12-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mountain hall we are taking our seats, In solitude calming the mind;Still are our souls and in silence preparedBy degrees the truth to find.-"Devotion"This beautiful meditation on the dharma, or truth, of Buddhism is the perfect introduction to one of the world's most ancient faiths. Concise and sensibly organized, Carus-one of the foremost figures of American Buddhism of the early 20th century-gently explains, in this 1918 book, the faith's "noble truths" concerning suffering and its roots, the "ten evils" that bedevil us, and the concepts of Karma, Samskara, and Nirvana. A selection of Buddhist poetry, little gems of verse culled from a variety of ancient and contemporary sources, serves as meditations on the life lessons offered here.American philosopher and theologian PAUL CARUS (1852-1919) also wrote The Religion of Science (1893), The Gospel of Buddha (1894), and The History of the Devil (1900).
Download or read book Buddhism A to Z written by Ronald B. Epstein, PhD and published by Buddhist Text Translation Society. This book was released on 2012-10-15 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a brief, but comprehensive and encyclopedic study handbook of Buddhist cosmology, hagiology, and terminology. Most entries are explanatory essays based on the teachings of Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua explaining hundreds of Buddhist terms, personages, lists, and concepts. The book also indexes Chinese, Pali, and Sanskrit terms, providing clear and accessible explanations. The book also provides a brief study guide for both novice and advanced seekers of enlightenment. Most entries also end with notation that refers the reader to related entries. Reviews Provides the right mix of scholarly attention and accessible language. —David Batstone, University of San Francisco Department of Theology & Religious Studies Have you confused karma with dharma? Amida with Gautama? The Five Desires with the Eightfold Path? Then Ronald Epstein’s Buddhism A to Z can provide a little enlightenment. Geared for English-speaking Westerners who want to know more about Buddhism, this alphabetical dictionary covers everything from the role of an abbot to the contributions of Zen. —Publishers Weekly A comprehensive handbook, not only useful for the interested beginner but also a treasury of teachings for the experienced practitioner. —Ajahn Amaro, Co-abbot Abhayagiri Monastery, Redwood Valley, CA
Download or read book Buddhism written by T. W. Rhys Davids and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-12-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The remarkable fact is, that we have here set forth a view of religion entirely independent of the soul theories, on which all the various philosophies and religions then current in India were based; entirely free from the idolatries and superstitions of the day.... We are struck at once with the analogy between it and the ideals of the last pagan thinkers in Europe before the rise of Christianity, and of some of the most advanced thinkers to-day. And the similarity is no mere chance.-from "The Signs, the Path, and the Fetters"What firsthand sources of information do we have about the life of the Buddha? What are the stages of the Wheel of Life? How well do modes of Eastern and Western thought mesh? One of the late 19th century's foremost experts on sacred Buddhist texts offered this layman's introduction to India's great religious tradition in a series of popular lectures delivered in 1894-1895 at a variety of highly respected educational institutions, including Cornell University, Columbia College, and the Lowell Institute. Published in book form in 1896, the lectures cover: .Religious Theories in India Before Buddhism.Authorities on Which Our Knowledge of Buddhism Is Based.Notes on the Life of the Buddha.The Secret of Buddhism.Some Notes on the History of BuddhismLucid and informative, this remains an excellent primer on Buddhistic beliefs and practices.British scholar THOMAS WILLIAM RHYS DAVIDS (1843-1922) was an expert in the ancient Indian language Pali and served as professor of Pali at the University of London from 1882 to 1904. He wrote numerous articles about and published many translations of sacred Buddhist texts.
Download or read book Human Centered Buddhism written by Venerable Master Yinshun and published by Dharma Translation Organization. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The process of Buddhism’s transmission to China in the distant past and its present transmission to the West have striking parallels. The Buddhist scriptures and practices that crept gradually into China from India had developed in different historical periods and in different environments. The ways in which the ancient Chinese made sense of the bewildering array of Buddhist doctrines that had developed over hundreds of years in India and adapted them to their own circumstances ultimately gave rise to a uniquely Chinese Buddhism. The West now seems to be much like ancient China, encountering many different threads of Buddhism coming from distant lands, threads which reflect many permutations of Buddhist thought and practice that developed in Asia over the past 2500 years under circumstances quite foreign to the present. Do these various forms have anything in common? What, then, is Buddhism? How will it adapt to Western culture and still be Buddhism? What does it have to offer people living a twenty-first century modern life? In this book, the eminent Chinese Buddhist Master Yinshun gives us some answers.
Download or read book THE ESSENTIALS OF BUDDHISM written by ZHAO PUCHU and published by American Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how long you’ve been practicing Buddhism or whether you are interested in Buddhism, the ancient Asian tradition, you’ve probably got questions, especially if you’re just starting out. You need to look no further than The Essentials of Buddhism, which simply answers these questions. With the help of translator’s notes, this engaging and enlightening volume examines the Buddha’s core teachings, explores the ways and means of enlightenment and elucidates the mystical aspects of Buddhism.
Download or read book Buddhism Yog c ra the epistemological tradition and Tath gatagarbha written by Paul Williams and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2005 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eight-volume set brings together seminal papers in Buddhist studies from a vast range of academic disciplines published over the last forty years. With a new introduction by the editor, this collection is a unique and unrivalled research resource for both student and scholar. Coverage includes: - Buddhist origins; early history of Buddhism in South and Southeast Asia - early Buddhist Schools and Doctrinal History; Theravada Doctrine - the Origins and nature of Mahayana Buddhism; some Mahayana religious topics - Abhidharma and Madhyamaka - Yogacara, the Epistemological tradition, and Tathagatagarbha - Tantric Buddhism (Including China and Japan); Buddhism in Nepal and Tibet - Buddhism in South and Southeast Asia, and - Buddhism in China, East Asia, and Japan.
