Buddha and Buddhism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   09/22/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction; An overview of the Buddhists texts; Some of the famous Buddha statues; Forms of Buddhism: Mahayana; Theravada. Buddhism in Tibet; Buddhism in China ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. An overview of the Buddhists texts. Some of the famous Buddha statues. Forms of Buddhism. Mahayana. Theravada. Buddhism in Tibet. Buddhism in China and Japan. Monasticism . Life as monk. Buddhists temples . Facts about...»

A Comparison of Zen and Shin Buddhism: Dogen VS Shinran

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction; Dogen and Buddha dharma; The path towards realization; The moon and enlightenment; The essence of Zen Buddhism; The essence of Shinran's teaching; ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dogen and Buddha dharma. The path towards realization. The moon and enlightenment . The essence of Zen Buddhism. The essence of Shinran's teaching . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Three Vehicles and Their Resulting Enlightenments in Buddhism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Buddhism is thus a system of existential calculus. Accordingly, the Buddha s teachings are divided into three vehicles customized to drive different sorts of ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Tripartite nature of Buddhist practice. The Hinayana . The Mahayana . The ten stages of bodhisattva practice. The Mahayana's school of Citta-Matra . Hagiography of the adepts. The three yanas . The model of the Sakyamuni Buddha . The...»

The contributions of Buddhism

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « philosophy. The foundation of Buddhism lies within the sole teachings and lifestyle of the first Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Born ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The foundation of Buddhism.. Siddhartha's journey of meditation.. The core of Buddhist teachings.. The known Hindu paths before Buddhism.. The Hindu culture in India.. The political, religious and social undertakings of Budd...»

The transformation of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   05/06/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « the world. In Mahayana Buddhism there were two essential qualities of the Buddha, wisdom (prajna) and compassion (karuna). As the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The development of Mahayana Buddhism. Avalokitesvara. Kuan Yin and the feminine. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Zen Buddhism and Western Culture: How its practices affect its culture and are mirrored in many Western ideas

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/19/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « To begin with, Zen Buddhism, as to distinguish it from other forms of the preoccupied more with the practice and oral interpretation of the Buddha s teachings ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Zen Buddhism and other religions. Freewill vs. determinism. Achieving a non conscious understanding . The submission to unreason . Characterizing divergence . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Buddhism In Thirteenth Century Japan

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Research papers   |   04/18/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « which said that enlightenment was ensured by Amida, in Zen Buddhism one had the mind was more important than reading scriptures or praising the name of Buddha. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Japanese monks Saicho and Kukai. The idea of universal Buddhahood . The founding of the Pure Land School. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The role women in buddhist traditions

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction; Women in early Indian Buddhism; Historicalimportance of the sayings attributed to Gautama Buddha; Women in Mahayana Buddhism; Changing the female ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Women in early Indian Buddhism. Historicalimportance of the sayings attributed to Gautama Buddha. Women in Mahayana Buddhism . Changing the female sex. Women in Theravada Buddhism . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Art of Zen Meditation

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Research papers   |   04/11/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « of Zen Meditation Zen Buddhism is the practice of meditation Buddhism that had Its ultimate goal, Shunyata an empty, zero state, called Buddha nature must be ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Enlightenment and the proper posture. Phases of Zen Meditation . The expression of the bows. Conclusion....»

Dust-wiping and non-duality: The Buddhist teachings of Hui-Neng

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   11/28/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Shen-Hsiu meditates consciously, routinely; he confuses the trappings and rites of Buddhism with what it means to embrace your inner Buddha-nature. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Grand Master of old.. The symbolic robe and bowl.. The peasant Hui-Neng - thrown into a competition-of-sorts. Shen-Hsiu - a seriously pedestrian view of the teachings of Buddhism. . The realization of Buddhahood.. A perpetual...»

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