Still, what they’re doing is very much a creative reaction to Western influence – and one which adapts Buddhism to Western ideals and situations (as it previously adapted to China) rather than reacting against them. Pingback: Yavanayāna Buddhism: a defence | Love of All Wisdom Pingback: ...
What is Buddhism WhatisBuddhism?什么是佛教？• Buddhismisareligiontoabout300millionpeoplearoundtheworld.Thewordcomesfrom'budhi','toawaken'.Ithasitsoriginsabout2,500(twothousandfivehundred)yearsagowhenSiddharthaGotama,knownastheBuddha,washimselfawakened(enlightened)attheage of35.•佛教是一种约有三亿人...
It is realistic rather than pessimistic because pessimism is expecting things to be bad. lnstead, Buddhism explains how suffering can be avoided and how we can be truly happy.第一个圣谛是人生是有种种痛苦的,就是说人生之苦包括疼痛,老化,生病,以及最终死亡。我们还得忍受心理上的痛苦比如孤独,沮丧...
The three yanas (vehicles, or schools) of Buddhism teach a similar approach to enlightenment. It consists of morality, concentration, and wisdom. They differ in the emphasis placed on these areas and also on the level of reality that is primarily worked with. The main goal and result of ea...
Often, people have some vague idea that mindfulness exercises have something to do with meditation, Buddhism, and staying present. And indeed, this is true! These are all excellent places to start! But the truth is mindfulness is quite a fundamental concept at its root. It's something you ...
Karana mudra is a powerful hand gesture to fight evil spirits. Here's how to use it (and when not to).
• What is Buddhism? 什么是佛教 Buddhism is a religion to about 300 million people around the world. The word comes from 'budhi', 'to awaken'. It has its origins about 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gotama, known as the Buddha, was himself awakened (enlightened) at the age of 35....
For a person who is a Buddhist, Altruism is the core part which is related to the love and compassion in Buddhism. For you, what is it? For most of people, Altruism istothink more and do more for the people around you. It exists in everywhere and every time in daily life. On the...
But it should not be taken as the first cause, 但却不能将它视为最初因, for there is no first cause possible as, according to Buddhism, everything is relative and inter-dependent. 因为按佛法说,一切都是相对的、相互依存的。 Even this 'thirst', tanha, which is considered as the cause or...
The Belt and Road Initiative is a creative development that takes on and carries forward the spirit of the ancient silk routes – two of the great achievements in human history and civilization. It enriches the ancient spirit with the zeitgeist and culture of the new era, and provides a ...