On the basic level, taking refuge in Buddhism, means we go for refuge in the Three Jewels – the Buddha – the goal of the path; the Dharma – His teachings as the path itself; and the Sangha – the spiritual friends who assist one’s progress towards the goal. They are a true and...
-7- This book is chiefly intended for those who study the Buddhist teachings through the medium of the English language, but wish to familiarize themselves with some of the original Pàli terms of doctrinal import. They are in the same position as a student of philo- sophy or science who ...
“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 ...
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...
If you live near or can get to any of these events, these teachings and rituals are rare and precious. They are in the TibetanVajrayanaBuddhist tradition but made accessible to Westerners who speak English. Well worth your time if you’re already a practicing #Buddhist, a meditator or inter...
The Tripitaka provides many examples of people transformed by the Buddha’s teachings. Patacara was from a prosperous family but lost everyone dearest to her: her two sons, husband, parents, and brothers. She was depressed and mad. She would run through the street without clothes, as people ...
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One woman identifies herself as a "spiritual seeker" (like me) and finds that Buddhist teachings enhance her lifestyle perfectly -- releasing attachments and desires, freeing oneself from possessiveness, etc. I admit it. I don't understand these lovely women. I am thoroughly perplexed when it ...
Learning that Kannon, the Buddha of mercy has a thousand arms (often there are less on the actual statue) to represent his infinite mercy, or that the fearsome looking Fudō Myō-ō carries a sword and appears terrifying to scare people into accepting the teachings of Buddha, will make your...
Saicho venerated, in part, the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, the basis of the “perfect teaching” -- a pillar of Tendai thought in Japan. The perfect teaching was derived from the doctrine of the Single Vehicle in the Lotus Sutra, and teaches that “all sentient beings are bodhisattvas,...