Buddha and Buddhism
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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