(Sangha) of the Blessed One's disciples, of upright conduct, living on the right path, performing their duties, to wit: the 4 pairs of men or 8 individuals (s. ariya puggala). This Community of the Blessed One's disciples is worthy of offerings, worthy of hospitality, worthy of gifts...
Due to a TBI[Traumatic Brain Injury]in April, 2014, I went from not being able to meditate for almost one year (after meditating consistently for over 42 years) to restoring my practice, slowly, bit by bit. Very grateful to my spiritual teacher, sangha and good fortune that this has bee...
Those women supported the Sangha in various ways; and more importantly, they tried putting into practice the teachings of the Buddha in their day-to-day lives. In a manner of speaking, their contribution to Dhamma was more significant. Because, even while the Buddhist monasteries virtually disapp...
At the end of the Enlightened One's discourse she took refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha and remained a faithful disciple for the rest of her life. (A IV, 197) She showed her great generosity not only giving regular alms, but also by building a large, ebony-lined hall for the ...
“He has one foot in the normal high school life. And he has one foot in this amazing Tibetan culture that we have in the state of Minnesota,” said Kate Thomas, one of his tutors and the teachings coordinator at Minneapolis’ Bodhicitta Sangha Heart o...
Quick History Lesson(for the benefit of our local sangha historian-Brigid) "Plumbum" is the Latin term for Lead and for the installation of the lead pipes used by the Romans as well-Plumbing. this is also why Lead on the Periodic table has the symbol Pb. regards, Richard. Brigid Vetera...
spirits into accepting the power of Buddhism. Hence, elements of the pre-Buddhist religion were incorporated into, or at least made subservient to, the new faith. Thus, the eight categories of gods and demons became the half-willing protectors of the new Buddhist teachings and sangha. However,...
practice sangha Theravada TheStoicBuddhist Tibetan Vajrayana zenA few ways to be happier Excuse the Minions above, for some reason I associate them with happiness. They make me laugh. Introduction If you asked most people what their ultimate goal in life is, probably 90% would say to be hap...
"He has one foot in the normal high school life. And he has one foot in this amazing Tibetan culture that we have in the state of Minnesota," said Kate Thomas, one of his tutors and the teachings coordinator at Minneapolis' Bodhicitta Sangha Heart of Enlightenment Institute. ...
In 2005 the current head of the Russian Buddhist Traditional Sangha, Khambo lama Ayusheev visited the site and he discovered a dancing goddess image on a huge boulder (figs. 31, 32). Conclusion Although Buriat Buddhists used the classic texts of various traditions of the cult of Tārā (by...