Ikeda calls for “nuclear abolition summit”
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Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:00 AM PST
Is it time for a nuclear abolition summit? Daisaku Ikeda thinks so.
In his recent 30th annual address to the United Nations, titled "Human Security and Sustainability: Sharing Reverence for the Dignity of Life," Soka Gakkai International's president urged member nations to hold just such an event. He proposed the time and place(s) — in 2015, at Hiroshima and Nagasaki — 2015 being the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings there, as well as the year of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference. Read a synopsis here. (Photo by RFDIEZS via Wikimedia Commons, using a CC-BY-SA license.) Read More @ Source Zen Meditation Video Rating: 4 / 5  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:00 AM PST
 Is it time for a nuclear abolition summit? Daisaku Ikeda thinks so.In his recent 30th annual address to the United Nations, titled "Human Security and Sustainability: Sharing Reverence for the Dignity of Life," Soka Gakkai International's president urged member nations to hold just such an event. He proposed the time and place(s) — in 2015, at Hiroshima and Nagasaki — 2015 being the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings there, as well as the year of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference. Read a synopsis here. (Photo by RFDIEZS via Wikimedia Commons, using a CC-BY-SA license.) Read More @ Source Zen MeditationVideo Rating: 4 / 5  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2012 04:00 AM PST
Article by Pushpitha Wijesinghe
Sprawled across an expansive 1.6 acres in the heart of the Malaysian capital's Robson Heights district, lies the six-tiered marvel that is the Thean Hou Temple. Built in 1987 as a tribute to the100 year-old temple of the same name in Jalan Sultan, this landmark religious venue occupies a scenic position down Lorong Bellamy looking over the Jalan Syed Putra. Opened to the public in 1989 the temple is a sacred place of worship for the country's and indeed the worlds' Chinese community who flocks to the venue in droves to pay homage to the goddess Tian Hou or the Heavenly Mother. Attracting thousands of visitors during the Wesak celebrations, the Mooncake Festival and the birthdays of the deities Kuan Yin, Tian Hou and the Goddess of the Waterfront, the temple also hosts activities such as Buddhist dharma prayer sessions as well. Constructed in a syncretic manner, the structure combines Confucian, Buddhist and Taoist architectural elements with traditional motifs, towering roofs, exquisite embellishments, large columns and spectacular carvings. The most frequented quarter of the temple is of course its grand prayer hall which houses separate alters for the Shui Wei Sheng Niang (Goddess of the Waterfront), Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) and the venue's chief deity Tian Hou. Containing a sculpture of the goddesses the Shui Wei Sheng Niang and Kuan Yin alters are located on either side of the Tian Hou alter which occupies a central position. Two sets of Kau Cim oracles are also placed within this area while another sculpture of Kuan Yin is set within a waterfall like setting to the right of the prayer hall with a larger one set in a similar backdrop at the entrance to the temple. It is considered a blessing to receive the holy water from these ornate cascades while guests also have the option of making a wish at the temple Wishing Well. Other points of interest at the temple include its Chinese medicinal herbs garden, its tortoise pond and the statue of the goddess encircled by animals o! f the Ch inese zodiac that is located facing the temple grounds. Those in search of elegant Kuala Lumpur hotels in the heart of the Malaysian capital will be more than pleased with the stylish Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Ideally located within close range of the city's financial and retail hubs, this Kuala Lumpur luxury hotel is also a mere 45 minutes from the nearest airport. About the Author Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. DHARMA WHEEL❤☀ PATH OF PEACE, HAPPINESS & BLISS Video Rating: 4 / 5  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2012 03:00 AM PST
Article by Janis Mclellan
The Buddha was the first person who "turned the wheel of dharma" and when he did the wheel then became it's own symbol called the Dharmachakra or the "wheel of law". The Tibetans use the term "the wheel of transformation" The wheel is a representation of the cycle of samsara, or rebirth. The cycle can only be broken by following the Buddha's teachings, and is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. Buddhists see the wheel as having three basic parts or "three trainings". The first section is the hub, it symbolizes moral discipline, which is able to stabilize the mind. There are eight spokes that represent wisdom that can be applied to defeat ignorance. Each of the eight spokes symbolize the Noble Eightfold Path set out by the Buddha in his teachings. The rim is a representation of concentration, which holds everything else together. The wheel's motion is seen as a metaphor for the rapid spiritual change that happens when someone follows the teachings of the Buddha. The first discourse at Deer Park in Sarnath is known as the "first turning of the wheel of dharma." And subsequent discourses at Rajgir and Shravasti are known as the "second and third turnings of the wheel of dharma." The wheel has been a common symbol in Buddhist art long before the introduction of images. In those days, the Dharmachakra symbolized not only the Buddha's teachings but the Buddha himself. Emperor Ashoka (272-32 BC) built pillars on top of which he placed four carved lions and four wheels, Each one faces the one of four directions to proclaim the Buddhist Dharma throughout India. Today, the Dharmachakra appears in the art of every Buddhist culture. On images of the Buddha, the wheel appears on the palms of his hands and the soles of his feet. It is often seen in Tibet, flanked by two deer, the whole image is a representation of the Buddha's first sermon in the Deer Park. The wheel is usually central to mandalas, geometric representations of the Buddhist universe. It also appears in the Dhar! machakra Mudra, in which the Buddha forms a wheel with the position of his hands. About the Author Janis resides in western Canada, she studies the Buddhist religion and practices reiki healing. Janis loves making Buddhist t-shirts, gifts and apparel to spread the knowledge of enlightenment. All of the images used on the products are hand drawn with high quality graphics and historical accuracy a priority. Visit her website at http://buddhistbackground.blogspot.com THINLEY NORBU RINPOCHE❤☀WHITE SAIL part 1 Video Rating: 4 / 5 ~ Tibetan MEDITATION 108 Beads KADAM WOOD Mala 8mm ~
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Posted: 01 Feb 2012 02:00 AM PST
Article by rohan arora
India is the country where the seeds of Buddhism were first sown. It was here that Lord Buddha first propagated the doctrines of this noble religion. There are around 16 Buddhist pilgrimage sites, among which 4 deserve a special mention for their religious importance. Embarking on Buddhist tours will make you have an idea of the origin and growth of the religion in the country. Some of the renowned pilgrimage sites of Buddhism are located in the Ganges Valley in the northern part of India. It is in these places that Lord Buddha imparted his first teachings on the doctrines of Buddhism. So follow the footsteps of Buddha on these seven places. These places are important sites in the itinerary of Buddhist tours. They are: 1. Bodhgaya: An important seat of Buddhist learning, Bodhgaya is located in the state of Bihar. It is here where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. The town is now a well known pilgrimage site and is home to beautiful monasteries and stupas. Hundreds of tourists and pilgrims come here all around the year. 2. Lumbini: This small town is located in the Nepal-India border. It is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. There are a number of monasteries and religious monuments which are known for their lovely carvings. 3. Rajgir: This lovely city is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. Known as Rajagriha in the ancient times, this city is surrounded by mountains and greenery. It was one of the important seats of Buddhist religion and Lord Buddha imparted his teachings here. The city is full of Buddhist temples and monasteries. 4. Nalanda: This ancient university is located close to Rajgir. It was one of the important seats of Buddhist learning. Established in the 5th century B.C, the university was visited by scholars and renowned students. Hundreds of tourists now come here to see its ruins. There is also a museum which is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India. 5. Sanchi: Ranking among the well known B! uddhist pilgrimage sites, Sanchi is home to plenty of stupas, monasteries, Buddhist temples and other religious monuments. Hundreds of tourists also come here to see the famous Anand Bodhi tree. 6. .Varanasi and Sarnath: Other than being a well known pilgrimage center for Hindus, Varanasi is also a renowned religious spot for Buddhists. While on a tour to Varanasi, you can also visit Sarnath. It was here where Lord Buddha first propagated Dharma. 7. Kushinagar: Lord Buddha breathed his last in this small town in Uttar Pradesh. His last sermon was also preached here. There are a number of Buddhist temples and monuments located here which draw hundreds of pilgrims. Apart from these sites, Buddhist tours also include visit to places like Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Sravasti and Sankasia. All these places have rich historical significance and consist of plenty of temples, stupas and monasteries. About the Author Rohan arora is an author of this article. If Buddha and Buddhist tours are on your mind while planning India travel, look no further. Indianholiday.com with its wide array of services ranging from limousine to hotel booking to flight reservation is at your disposal. Follow the footsteps of Buddha while lea Eastern Wheel Pendant Collectible Medallion Necklace Accessory Jewelry This gorgeous Eastern Wheel Pendant Collectible Medallion Necklace Accessory Jewelry has the finest details and highest quality you will find anywhere! Eastern Wheel Pendant Collectible Medallion Necklace Accessory Jewelry is truly remarkable.Eastern Wheel Pendant Collectible Medallion Necklace Accessory Jewelry Details:
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Posted: 01 Feb 2012 01:00 AM PST
Article by rohan arora
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Posted: 31 Jan 2012 10:00 PM PST
Article by Arjanyai
The Buddhist brotherhood is composed of four assemblies of Buddhists, namely, monks, nuns, laymen and laywomen. Monks and nuns form the monastic section while laymen and laywomen form the lay section. The two sections follow the path of the Buddha at different levels. The monks are more devoted to spiritual development than the laymen. To minimize personal cares and worries, they shave their heads, wear only three robes and possess only a few necessary requisites. They depend on the laymen for material necessities such as food, clothing, lodging and medicine, and give them spiritual advice and guidance in return. To maintain the moral standard of the people and to make their own life favourable to spiritual devotion, the monks keep strict discipline. Although the rules are very strict, the monkhood is not separated from the lay world because the monasteries are always open to anyone who wants to retire there, either permanently or temporarily. In Thailand it is even a custom for every young man to stay for a time, long or short, in the monastery and acquire a religious training. The present King himself entered the monastery, had his head shaved and lived by alms like the other monks. This tradition is a factor which leads to the stability of Thai Buddhism and the continuing increase in monks and monasteries. Thailand's area of 200,000 square miles is thus dotted with 28,196 Buddhist monasteries where 339,648 monks and novices live.1 Travellers from foreign countries have been so impressed by these large numbers of monks and monasteries that they often call Thailand the Land of the Yellow Robe. Monks form the Sangha, the third principle of Buddhism; the others being the Buddha, the Enlightened One, and the Dharma, his teachings. The monks follow the three main virtues of the Buddha: wisdom, purity and compassion. Compassion is interpreted as social responsibility. Through this virtue and through mutual dependence for material and spiritual life, the monks and the laymen have been in c! lose rel ationship since the beginning, and the monasteries have been centres of spiritual and social life of the people throughout the history of the Thai nation. Today social roles of the monks are more obvious in the rural life of the villages than in the urban life of the capital, towns and cities. It is usually the villagers themselves who build the monastery for their own community. They feel themselves belonging to the monastery and the monastery belonging to their community. The village monastery serves as the centre of social life and activities of the village, for village social life follows the Buddhist holy days, temple fairs and merit-making ceremonies. The villagers also feel very close to monks in the local monastery as the monks are in daily contacts with them and are con-stantly drawn into their problems, both secular and spiritual. When a villager is in distress, when he has a dispute with his neighbour, when he seeks counsel or when he simply wants to learn, he turns to the monastery and the monks. Boys too difficult to handle at home are taken in and orphans are cared for. The temple grounds are usually the most natural location for a movie to be shown, for a lecture to be given and for polling booths to be set up for a political election. Some branches of learning have been preserved and continued in the monastery, such as architecture, sculpture, painting, carving, carpentry, and tile, brick and cement making. The monks may offer basic technical advice on these matters and offer help in organizing building programs such as well, dam, road and bridge building. Many social problems would have been pressing upon the people in the rural society due to the lack of schools, medical facilities, a police and court system, social welfare and community services, if they were not checked by these social roles of the monks and monasteries. About the Author Make your own slideshow, Image hosting Submit link Promote your story or website Chan Master Sheng Yen and Jet Li discuss fame and wealth Pt. 1 Video Rating: 5 / 5 Paradise of Amitabha Notebook (large)
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Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:00 PM PST
Article by Pushpitha Wijesinghe
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Posted: 31 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST
Article by Arjanyai
Among Asian Buddhists, Ceylonese monks such as the Venerable Narada Mahathera, the Venerable Walpola Rahula and the Venerable Piyadassi Thera have been well known for their devoted effort to disseminate the original basic doctrine of the Buddha in international public and academic circles through both literary and missionary activities. Dr. G.P. Malalasekera, K.N. Jayatilleke, Dr. Jayasuriya and some other leading lay Buddhists of Sri Lanka have contributed greatly to international Buddhist scholarship, the availability of firsthand knowledge of Buddhism to Western readers and the lively interpretation of the Buddha-Dhamma intelligible and meaningful to modern mind. A number of devoted Ceylonese Buddhists join as honorary workers in conducting the Buddhist Publication Society3 at Kandy. It is said that during the last twelve years this non-profit organization has printed over a million booklets on all aspects of the Buddha's teachings and distributed large numbers of them to addresses in seventy-one countries. Burmese Buddhism has been attracting Western people for a long time through its specialization in Abhidhamma studies and meditation. Burmese contributors in this field can be represented by the Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw, whose numerous writings show a deep penetration of the respective subjects derived from his meditative experience. The Burmese tradition of Abhidhamma studies is still continued and made accessible to the West by outstanding Burmese scholars, such as Mahasi Sayadaw, U Titthila and U Narada. In Thailand, the Bhikkhu Buddhadasa has been stimulating a growing interest in Buddhism among modern intellectuals and college students, and becoming more and more an interesting and attractive figure to the West through his original interpretation of the Buddha-Dharma. His oral teaching has been published under voluminous titles and an increasing number of these titles are being translated into English. One volume,1 "Toward the Truth," published in the United States, was translated by an A! merican scholar as an attempt to contribute to an understanding of contemporary Theravada Buddhism. THE POPULARITY OF ZEN So far, however, the most famous of all contemporary Asian Buddhists who are well known in the West has probably been Dr. D.T. Suzuki, Zen's chief exponent in English. It is mainly through his writings that Zen has gained a newborn popularity in the West. This is a rapidly growing popularity which has been clearly described in these sentences: "Rarely in modern times has an alien way of life attracted a foreign people as suddenly and as strongly as Zen has attracted Westerners in the past few years. Scarcely a decade ago the word was all but unknown. Today, the word, though certainly not its meaning, is common knowledge."2 "Any psychologist, even twenty years ago, would have been greatly surprised - or shocked- to find his colleagues interested in a mystical religious system such as Zen Buddhism.........The reason for this change lies in factors........... to be found in the development of psychoanalytic theory, in the changes that have occurred in the intellectual and spiritual climate of the Western world, and in the work of Dr. Suzuki, who, by his books, his lectures, and his personality, has made the Western world acquainted with Zen Buddhism."1 The popularity of Zen naturally adds to the growing public interest in Buddhism and Buddhist studies in general. In fact, even among scholars, Buddhism has, since the beginning of the present century, attracted the attention not only of philologists, Indologists and Orientalists but also of learned men of modern sciences. Some of the leading philosophers, scientists, historians, psychologists, psychiatrists and psychoanalysts of modern age such as H.G. Wells, Albert Einstein, Aldous Huxley, Bertrand Russell, C.G. Jung and Erich Fromm made appreciative references to Buddhism in their writings and speeches or even accepted the superiority of Buddhism over modern science in their field of specialization.2 About the Author Skiing in Canada Life in Japan Fitness Sydney AVALOKITESHVARA ❤☀ BUDDHA OF COMPASSION Video Rating: 4 / 5 A Buddhist Bible Dwight Goddard's collection of translations of a cross-section of Buddhist traditions was a fundamental part of the importation of Buddhism into the USA and then, through the work of the Beat Poets that the book influenced, throughout the West as a whole.Goddard had originally been an engineer but after his wife's death, when he was twenty-nine years old, he entered the Hartford Theological Seminary. He was ordained in 1894 and was sent to China as a Congregational missionary. He was interested in non-Christian religions and as a result of this curiosity began to study various denominations of Buddhism. In 1928, at the age of sixty-seven, Goddard encountered Japanese Zen Buddhism for the first time while in New York City. He was so impressed with it that he moved to Japan where he met D. T. Suzuki and studied for eight months with him at the Yamazaki Taiko Roshi of Shokoku Monastery in Kyoto. His time spent in China and Japan made him feel that lay religious practice was not enough and would lead to worldly distractions and he decided to establish a male-only monastic movement named, 'the Followers of Buddha'. It was situated on forty acres in southern California adjacent to the Santa Barbara National Forest and also on rural land in Thetford, Vermont. The religious 'followers' who participated in the fellowship commuted between the centers in a van, spending winters in California and summers in Vermont. The venture was short lived and closed due to lack of followers. His book, A Buddhist Bible, was published in 1932. Translated from writings Goddard found of worth in the traditions of Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, Tibetan and other Buddhists schools of thought, the book soon became popular and it contributed to the spread of Buddhism in the USA in the 1930's and 1940's. But it was in the 1950's that A Buddhist Bible was to make its most lasting impact. By the end of 1953 the famous writer Jack Kerouac had been living with fellow 'Bea! t Poets' Neal and Carolyn Cassady in a menage a trois situation and the relationship had become untenable for all of those concerned. It had become obvious that it was time for Jack to move on and Neal recommended that Jack read A Buddhist Bible as a way of finding some much-needed spiritual inspiration. Legend has it that Kerouac headed down to the San Jose library and stole a copy before heading back 'out on the road'! It was natural that Kerouac, who had always battled with his Catholic ideologies and his lifestyle of heavy drinking and womanizing, would find some peace through the principles of Buddhism and this came out in his seminal The Dharma Bums which detailed Kerouac and fellow Beat Gary Snyder's differing takes on the Buddhist way of life. Although at first dismissive of his fellow Beats new found outlook, Allen Ginsberg soon followed suit and A Buddhist Bible, together with the collective writings of the Beat Generation on Buddhism, had a big influence on the American generations that followed. Dwight Goddard was unaware of his new-found fame as he died on his seventy-eighth birthday in 1939. Dwight Goddard's collection of translations of a cross-section of Buddhist traditions was a fundamental part of the importation of Buddhism into the USA and then, through the work of the Beat Poets that the book influenced, throughout the West as a whole. Goddard had originally been an engineer but after his wife's death, when he was twenty-nine years old, he entered the Hartford Theological Seminary. He was ordained in 1894 and was sent to China as a Congregational missionary. He was interested in non-Christian religions and as a result of this curiosity began to study various denominations of Buddhism. In 1928, at the age of sixty-seven, Goddard encountered Japanese Zen Buddhism for the first time while in New York City. He was so impressed with it that he moved to Japan where he met D. T. Suzuki and studied for eight months with him at the Yamazaki Taiko Ros! hi of Sh okoku Monastery in Kyoto. His time spent in China and Japan made him feel that lay religious practice was not enough and would lead to worldly distractions and he decided to establish a male-only monastic movement named, 'the Followers of Buddha'. It was situated on forty acres in southern California adjacent to the Santa Barbara National Forest and also on rural land in Thetford, Vermont. The religious 'followers' who participated in the fellowship commuted between the centers in a van, spending winters in California and summers in Vermont. The venture was short lived and closed due to lack of followers. His book, A Buddhist Bible, was published in 1932. Translated from writings Goddard found of worth in the traditions of Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, Tibetan and other Buddhists schools of thought, the book soon became popular and it contributed to the spread of Buddhism in the USA in the 1930's and 1940's. But it was in the 1950's that A Buddhist Bible was to make its most lasting impact. By the end of 1953 the famous writer Jack Kerouac had been living with fellow 'Beat Poets' Neal and Carolyn Cassady in a menage a trois situation and the relationship had become untenable for all of those concerned. It had become obvious that it was time for Jack to move on and Neal recommended that Jack read A Buddhist Bible as a way of finding some much-needed spiritual inspiration. Legend has it that Kerouac headed down to the San Jose library and stole a copy before heading back 'out on the road'! It was natural that Kerouac, who had always battled with his Catholic ideologies and his lifestyle of heavy drinking and womanizing, would find some peace through the principles of Buddhism and this came out in his seminal The Dharma Bums which detailed Kerouac and fellow Beat Gary Snyder's differing takes on the Buddhist way of life. Although at first dismissive of his fellow Beats new found outlook, Allen Ginsberg soon followed suit and A Buddhist Bible, together with t! he colle ctive writings of the Beat Generation on Buddhism, had a big influence on the American generations that followed. Dwight Goddard was unaware of his new-found fame as he died on his seventy-eighth birthday in 1939.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2012 05:00 PM PST
Article by Amit kothiyal
Originated in India, Buddhism preaches the path of practice and spiritual development and is one of the most followed paths with the teaching that have the utmost relevance. A lot of people aspire to understand, follow and know more about Buddhism in order to bring peace and calm in their lives. They travel to the finest and most popular Buddhist sacred sites of the world to understand and experience Buddhist teachings and lifestyle. This article states five best Buddhist sacred sites in India so that every Buddhist follower can understand the development of Buddhism in India more accurately through Buddhist tours.Lumbini - Place of Buddha's birthLocated in the foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal nearby the Indian border, Lumbini is the place where the founder of Buddhism and apostle of peace and enlightenment, Lord Buddha was born. It is a place that is visited by every Buddhist devotee and spreads awareness and knowledge about the foundation of Buddhism. The places like Sanctum-Sanctorum of the Birthplace, Maya Devi Temple, Puskarni, The Ashokan Pillar, The Buddhist Temple, The China Temple, Japan Peace Stupa let the followers of Buddhism understand the religion even more.Bodhgaya - The site of Buddha's enlightenmentKnown as the site of Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, Bodhgaya is the place where Lord Buddha attained unsurpassed, supreme Enlightenment and that is the reason why it is visited and seen by the devotees all over the world. Some of the most visited places among Buddhism tours and travelers in Bodhgaya, Bihar are Mahabodhi Temple, Mahabodhi Tree, The Chinese Temple Monastery, The Japanese Monastery,The Tibetan Monastery, Thai Monastery, Buddhist Monastery of Bhutan, Ratnagar, Animeshlochan Chaitya.Deer park - Sarnath - First SermonAfter attainment of the unsurpassed enlightenment at Bodhgaya, Lord Buddha went to Sarnath to preach his first discourse in the Deer Park and to set in motion the 'wheel of Dharma'. Located in Benares, Sarnath is one of the most visited hol! y places that teach Buddha's teachings.Shravasti -Buddha gave many teachings in the GroveLocated about 150 km from the capital city of Lucknow, Shravasti is Buddha's favorite rainy season retreat where he gave many teachings in the Grove. In fact, it is said that Lord Buddha performed his first miracle in Shravasti.Kushinagar - Place of Passing AwayLocated near Gorakhpur in the eastern Uttar Pradesh, Kushinagar is where the last memories of Lord Buddha are found. He fell ill and passed away in Kushinagar. His mortal remains were conserved in eight commemorative chortens, and then further distributed by King Ashoka. About the Author Explore a wide range of Buddhist tour packages covering all major Buddhist pilgrimage destinations of India at IndianTravelPackages.com. Choose best Buddhist tour packages for you and and make your Buddhist pilgrimage tour more remarkable with us. Buddhist Deva Dharma Mahavihar Temple on the Edge of Swayambhunath Stupa on a Hill Above Kathmandu Photographic Poster Print by Don Smith, 24x32
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Posted: 31 Jan 2012 04:00 PM PST
Article by jekky
MalaSet of Japa mala, made from Tulasi wood, with head bead in foreground.A Japa mala' or mala (Sanskrit:; ml, meaning garland) (Tib. threngwa) is a set of beads commonly used by Hindus and Buddhists, usually made from 108 beads, though other numbers, usually divisible by 9, are also used. Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity. This practice is known in Sanskrit as japa. Malas are typically made with 19, 21, 27, 54 or 108 beads.In Tibetan Buddhism, traditionally malas of 108 beads are used. Some practitioners use malas of 21 or 28 beads for doing prostrations. Doing one 108-bead mala counts as 100 mantra recitations.{5}Malas are mainly used to count mantras. These mantras can be recited for different purposes linked to working with mind. Material can vary according to the purpose of the mantras used. Some beads can be used for all purposes and all kinds of mantras. These Beads made of Bodhi seed or wood.Appeasing mantras should be recited using white-colored Malas. Materials such as crystal, pearl or mother of pearl are preferable. These can serve to purify mind and clear away obstacles like illness. There are 100 beads on this Mala.Increasing mantras should be recited using Malas of gold, silver, copper or lotus seeds and with 108 beads. The mantras counted on these can erve to increase life span, knowledge and merit.3]Mantras for overcoming should be recited using malas made of saffron, sandal wood, or other forms of wood including elm wood, peach wood, and rose wood.mantras to tame by forceful means should be recited using malas made of Rudraksha beads or bone.There are 25 beads on this Mala, used to tame others, but with the motivation unselfish to help other sentient beings.To Tame by forceful means, means to subdue harmful energies, such as xtremely malicious spirits, or general afflictions3]. Malas for these mantras are made from raksha seeds or even human bones, with 60 beads on the string. in a string of ! sixty. O nly a person who are motivated by great compassion for all being, including those they try to tame, can do this.The string should consist of nine threads, symbolizing Buddha Vajradhara and eight Bodhisattvas. The large bead symbolizes Wisdom, and the cylindrical bead symbolizes emptiness, that all obstacles are overcome. UsageMantras are typically repeated hundreds or even thousands of times. The mala is used so that one can focus on the meaning or sound of the mantra rather than counting its repetitions.[citation needed] One repetition is usually said for each bead while turning the thumb clockwise around each bead, though some traditions or practices may call for counterclockwise motion or specific finger usage. When arriving at the head bead, one turns the mala around and then goes back in the opposing direction. This makes using the mala easier as the beads will not be so tight on the string when you use them.[citation needed]If more than 108 repetitions are to be done, then sometimes in Tibetan traditions grains of rice are counted out before the chanting begins and one grain is placed in a bowl for each 108 repetitions.[citation needed] Each time a full mala of repetitions has been completed, one grain of rice is removed from the bowl. Often, practitioners add extra counters to their malas, usually in strings of ten. These may be positioned differently depending on the tradition; for example some traditions place these strings after every 10th bead. This is an alternative way to keep track of large numbers, sometimes going into the hundreds of thousands, and even millions.[citation needed] JuzuBuddhist prayer beads (Juzu)In Japanese Buddhism, they are known as "juzu" (?, counting beads) or "nenju" (?, thought beads), and both words are usually preceded by the honorific 'o-' (as in "o-juzu" (?)). Female speakers make use of the honorific o- more often than male speakers.[citation needed] Shu zhuChinese court beads (Chinese:; pinyin: chozh)In Chinese culture such beads are named shu zhu ("counting ! beads"), Fo zhu ("Buddha beads"), or nian zhu ("prayer beads"). Chinese court beads (Chinese:; pinyin: chozh) also derive from Buddhist prayer beads.[citation needed] Ba-diTheravada Buddhists in Burma also use prayer beads, called ba-di [bd]). Such beads are typically made of fragrant wood, with a series of brightly-coloured strings at the end of the beads.[citation needed] Numbers and SymbolismThere are numerous explanations why there are 108 beads, with the number 108 bearing special religious significance in a number of Hindu and Buddhist traditions.[citation needed]Ananda Coomaraswamy holds that the numerology of the decimal numeric system was key to its inception. 108 is therefore founded in Dharmic metaphysical numerology. One for bindu; zero for shunyata and eight for ananta.In traditional Buddhist thought, people are said to have 108 afflictions or klesas.[citation needed] There are six senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and consciousness) multiplied by three reactions (positive, negative, or indifference) making 18 "feelings." Each of these feelings can be either "attached to pleasure or detached from pleasure" making 36 "passions", each of which may be manifested in the past, present, or future.[citation needed] All the combinations of all these things makes a total of 108, which are represented by the beads in the ojuzu. This same number is also used in Japanese New Year services where a bell is rung 108 times.[citation needed]In addition, practitioners of Vajrayana Buddhism, use the number 108 for a different purpose. 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Posted: 31 Jan 2012 04:00 PM PST
Ah! Blessed Lord! Oh, High Deliverer!These words come at the very end of the Light Of Asia, The musical arrangement is by Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett and sung by...my walking companions late mother. Organ played by a monastic member. Photographs of the Lake District by my trusty walking companion. The short video I'd intended to post about my dad was lost in transition from phone to laptop. Lost without trace. Too bad, especially as we did so many takes and got so cold in the process. Sorry. Anyway a fitting memorial I think. And thanks for the emails you have sent giving witness to parents both alive and dead. Thank you R for your help and support and for the video of course. Read More @ Source Pirith 2/3 Video Rating: 4 / 5  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2012 03:00 PM PST
Article by Andy Rodick
Buddhism is one of the most popular religions in the world and was originated in India. Therefore, Buddhist from all around the world visits India for pilgrimage. Some of the pilgrimage spots are also located in Nepal. So, come and visit all these spots. Let us know about the popular Buddhist spots starting from his birth to enlightenment and death. Lumbini -Birth Place of the Buddha Lumbini is the birth place of Lord Buddha. Lumbini is located in the foothills of Himalaya in Nepal. This is one of the most visited places by the Buddhist. There are many temples, Buddhist shrines and pagodas in Nepal. Some of the prominent among them are Maya Devi Temple, Puskarni, Buddhist Temple, Japan peace stupa, etc. visit Lumbini and understand about religion deeply and precisely. Bodh Gaya -Place of enlightenmentBodh Gaya is religious place situated in Bihar. It is famous as Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya under the Bodhi-Tree. Bodh Gaya is most important and scared pilgrimage spot for the Buddhist. It is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mahabodhi Temple is the main attraction of the place. The throe of the temple is studded with diamond. Tourist can easily visit Gaya as the international airport is located at a distance of 5 km from Bodh Gaya. Sarnath -The place of first sermon Sarnath is located at 13 km from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. It is believed that after getting enlightenment at Bodh Gaya visited Sarnath for preaching his first discourse, Dharma. It is one of the main pilgrimages for Buddhists. Buddha delivered his first sermon here about the life and religion. The celebrated Mantra, 'Buddham Sharanam Gachhami' owes its origin to Sarnath. There are many Buddhist monuments and edifices in Sarnath. Dhamekha stupa, the Chaukhandi stupa and monasteries and temples of different schools of Buddhism from Japan, China, Thailand, Burma and others are the popular attractions for the tourists on India Buddhist Tours. Tourists love to explore these revered attractions of the holy place. Kus! hinagar -Death Place of Buddha Kushinagar is a small town located in Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Lord Buddha died here and is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. It is the place of Mahaparinrvana. There are many stupas and Buddhist temples in Kushinagar. These are popular spots for Buddhist Tourism in India and Nepal. Select one of the appropriate Nepal India Tour Packages and explore the all above mentioned places. Visiting these places will let you know your religion more truly and deeply. About the Author Andy Rodick is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Nepal India Tour Packages and India Buddhist Tours. Now he is rendering his services to http://www.india-tourism.ws/. Buddhism in America: CPD Guide to Religions in the United States Documentary Video Rating: 5 / 5 Dharma Wheel T-Shirt Buddhist Light T-Shirt by CafePress Dharma - Wear it on your chest. Buddhist Tee, TShirt, Shirt. About our Light T-Shirt: Look cool without breaking the bank. Our durable, high-quality, pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirt is what to wear when you want to go comfortably casual. Preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.5.6 oz. 100% cotton. Standard fit..  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2012 03:00 PM PST
 Spokane Buddhist Temple The convention will include an opening and closing Buddhist service, a day of workshops in English and Japanese, a bookstore & gift shop, a banquet with entertainment (Spokane Taiko Japanese Drumming & a DJ with dancing), and a hospitality room. Speakers will deal largely with the topic of compassion. The Spokane Buddhist Temple is the oldest Buddhist establishment in the Inland Northwest. This all volunteer temple welcomes everyone to the convention, whether or not you are a Buddhist. For more information or to register, please visit the Spokane Buddhist Temple website, or view their PDF flyer. Read More @ Source Light at the Edge of the World-The Science of the Mind [3/5] Video Rating: 4 / 5  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2012 02:00 PM PST
Article by Ritika Joshi
Buddhist tour to India is a captivating, attention-grabbing and treasured experience which opens the door to the world to know Lord Buddha and the divine and spiritual doctrine created by the intricate mind and beliefs of Lord Buddha realizing the world as it is. Buddhism a religion which narrates about Dharma and the most rational religious doctrine was first taught by Lord Buddha in Sarnath the blessed and devout place in Varanasi located in Uttar Pradesh and is the most vital element of Buddhist tour of India. Mystifying Sarnath's serene and soothing ambiance blended with calm and clarity is the most visited place in the Buddhist sphere and is termed as the Mecca for the Buddhist followers. The sacred and virtuous Sarnath is beautified and ornamented with many Buddhist remains, museums, temples which make the impression of this place supreme for chanting of holy mantras, meditation, worshipping, and to enrich the soul with the divine philosophy and beliefs. Buddhist tour India in Sarnath digs into the events related to the great emperor Ashoka and takes an insight into the Digambara Jain temple and many Buddhist temples and monuments which depicts the life of Lord Buddha and the most accepted and realistically believed spiritual doctrine. Buddhist tour gives you a delightful experience and rare glimpse of the captivating Dhameka stupa in Sarnath which dates back to the splendid and magnificent Gupta period and is one of the most extraordinary surviving stupas of India. Chaukhandi stupa in Sarnath serves as holy place for the artifact of Lord Buddha and attracts a huge number of globe trotters and spiritually apprehensive souls for satisfying the quest of there heart about this inexplicable but astonishingly true religious principle. Buddhist tour to India attracts many followers and tourist to this realistic devout belief and is a true place for ones saintly proclivity amidst the composed and soothing vibes and consequently Buddhist tour to India can ! be made the most opportune by pre planning and arranging through the various Indian tour operators for a soothing and contented traverse. About the Author Ritika Joshi is a budding journalist presently working with a travel portal. Graduated in Mass Communication she deals with the travel and tourism related topics. She has written several articles related to Travel Tourism for more information you may want to check out Golden Triangle India and Chardham Yatra How to Chant the Buddhist Money Mantra Video Rating: 5 / 5 Dharma Rain: Sources of Buddhist Environmentalism A comprehensive collection of classic texts, contemporary interpretations, guidelines for activists, issue-specific information, and materials for environmentally-oriented religious practice. Sources and contributors include Basho, the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gary Snyder, Chögyam Trungpa, Gretel Ehrlich, Peter Mathiessen, Helen Tworkov (editor of Tricycle), and Philip Glass.In many senses, modern consumerism, with its promotion of greed, attachment, and self-centeredness, is the reversal of Buddhist values. The result is that modern Buddhists are moving into social activism, specifically environmentalism, and protecting the world's ecology from the devastation of unchecked consumerism. In Dharma Rain, Stephanie Kaza and Kenneth Kraft offer a resource for Buddhist environmentalists. They begin with sources in Buddhist Scriptures and writings of past masters. The rest of the book is a treasury of perspectives from contemporary Buddhist activists who look deeply at causes and solutions to environmental devastation that is happening in places like Thailand, where 70 percent of the forest has disappeared in the 20th century, and in Tibet, where the Chinese communists continue to quietly destroy not only Tibetan society but also its once-teeming wildlife and verdant flora. Many great minds chime in: Thich Nhat Hanh on interbeing, the Dalai Lama on true political success, Sulak Sivaraksa on buddhism with a small "b," Peter Matthiessen on the snow leopard, Joanna Macy on dependent co-origination, and Gary Snyder on the "harming" inherent in certain things we eat; Dharma Rain is an embodiment of Thich Nhat Hanh's observation that "life is one," that "our way of walking on the earth has a great influence on animals and plants." --Brian Bruya  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2012 02:00 PM PST
The Daily Star reports that Sadhana Nanda Mohasthabir — the venerated Bangladeshi
Buddhist monk better known as "Bana Bhante" — died recently in hospital care in his hometown of Rajban Bihar in Rangamati. Arun at the "Angry Asian Buddhist" blog does an excellent job of putting Bana Bhante and his importance into historical perspective (and offers links to his teachings online) — we recommend checking that out, here.  World's most amazing photos - Part 7 Video Rating: 4 / 5  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2012 12:00 PM PST
Article by Rasmus Lindgren
So you've decided you want to make the art of meditation a part of your life; first, though, you must determine the proper course of action for beginning Buddhist meditation.For while it's wonderful that you've chosen to make meditation a part of your daily regime, you can't just jump head first into the process without a certain amount of thought and preparation.Before you begin to meditate, you must first do a little housecleaning of the soul; purifying and sanctifying your lifestyle. Break unhealthy habits, abandon all manner of sin and vice, and strive to be both a good family person and a component professional. Lead your life with purpose, stay honest and true.Just as important, before beginning an intense course of Buddhist meditation you have to do your homework. Study Buddhism, reading, studying and inquiring about the Three Treasures (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha) as well as the divine nature of the Dharma. In this way, you truly can develop and grasp the Buddhist-related concepts of Right Understanding and Right View. Suddenly you are freed from troublesome urges and empty desires, and the havoc that they wreck in the lives of many people. Without having to suffer through these common, somewhat pleasurable but often damaging vices, you will be better able to concentrate and-in time-to meditate with great success.Next you need to set just the right mood and atmosphere for a successful meditation session. Once you are ready to sit down and meditate, you must choose the proper place to engage in this sacred activity.After all, you can't just pick anyplace to fall asleep, read a good book, or contemplate a tough problem. Similarly, you can't meditate just anywhere; particularly not in places that are noisy, busy, and brimming with activity.In setting the proverbial scene for meditation, you want to select a quiet place where you can sit and concentrate without fear of disruption or interruption. You can't push a pause button on the meditative process; you must immerse yourself in the process.! Thus yo u must meditate in a place that is uncluttered, well-ventilated, and most of all silent, one where you can sit undisturbed and concentrate. Your office or bedroom likely would be preferable to your kitchen, living room or family area; you may even wish to leave your homestead and go instead to a yoga/meditation studio, a private vacation house, or even a nature retreat.Ultimately, your place of meditation should be your haven; a place of ultimate and divine escape, your own personal path to enlightenment.Now that you're in the right place for meditation, both mentally and physically, you now can embark on the divine act of Beginning Buddhist meditation. About the Author Rasmus Lindgren has practiced meditation for several years and has created a free course in Buddhist Meditation targeted at beginners. He is also author of the ebook Buddhist Meditation For Beginners. Buddhist song - Angulimala Video Rating: 4 / 5  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2012 12:00 PM PST
 We're always happy to talk about the work of Karuna-Shechen here; the organization, which focuses on humanitarian work in the Himalayan region, is truly an inspiration. And it turns out, it had a great 2011. By which we mean that its work – 120 projects by the count of main coordinator Matthieu Ricard (pictured, center, above) — flourished, assisting many people in need. Here's Ricard's latest "annual report," as it were; see if you're not inspired. Writes Ricard: Dear Friends of Karuna-Shechen,For more information and to learn how to take part in Karuna-Shechen's work, visit them on the web. Read More @ Source Tổ Sư Đạt Ma - Tập 1/2 Video Rating: 4 / 5 |
