Buddhism And Language

Author : Jose Ignacio Cabezon,José Ignacio Cabezón
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1994-07-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0791419002

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Taking language as its general theme, this book explores how the tradition of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist philosophical speculation exemplifies the character of scholasticism. Scholasticism, as an abstract and general category, is developed as a valuable theoretical tool for understanding a variety of intellectual movements in the history of philosophy of religion. The book investigates the Buddhist Scholastic theory and use of scripture, the nature of doctrine and its transcendence in experience, Mahayana Buddhist hermeneutics, the theory and practice of exegesis, and questions concerning the authority of sacred texts. It also deals with the Buddhist Scholastic theory of conceptual thought as the mirror of language, the Scholastic defense of logic and rationality as a method, as well as the role of language in the idealist and nominalist ontologies of the Mahayana. Finally, the author treats the question of ineffability and the silence of the Buddha from a new perspective.

Author : Bryan G. Levman
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781527547001

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Pāli, the Language by Bryan G. Levman Pdf

What language did the Buddha speak? Scholars think it was Pāli, or something very close to it. This book argues that the medium in which the Buddha spoke is just as important as the message. It answers the question, “how does the sonic content of Pāli carry the Buddha’s message, complement and enhance it?” Pāli is based on an oral, vernacular language of the people, full of natural idioms and colloquial expressions. It is the opposite of Sanskrit, the formal, abstract, liturgical language of Brahmanism. In its conversational directness, harmony and musicality, oral immediacy and visceral emotivity, Pāli speaks to the here and now, to the urgency of man’s suffering and to the practicality of a philosophy which promises to end it. Anyone interested in Theravādin Buddhism, what the Buddha taught and the special nature of the language in which he taught will find this book engaging. Buddhist practitioners will find it especially beneficial for their meditation and recitation practice. Academics in any area of Buddhism and Historical Linguistics who do not know Pāli will find it a useful introduction to the language and its evolution, while Pāli scholars will find here a unique perspective on the special role the language played in the communication of the Buddha’s teachings.

Author : Manel Herat
Publisher : Springer
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-11
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9783319674131

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Buddhism and Linguistics by Manel Herat Pdf

This edited collection brings linguistics into contact with a millennia of works by Buddhist scholars. Examining the Buddhist contemplative tradition and its extensive writings from an interdisciplinary perspective, the authors bridge the gap between such customs and human language. To do so, they provide chapters on linguistics, history, religious studies, philosophy and semiotics. Uniting scholars from three different continents and from many disciplines and institutions, this innovative and unique book is sure to appeal to anyone interested in Buddhist traditions and linguistics.

Author : Jose Ignacio Cabezon,José Ignacio Cabezón
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0791418995

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Buddhism and Language by Jose Ignacio Cabezon,José Ignacio Cabezón Pdf

Taking language as its general theme, this book explores how the tradition of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist philosophical speculation exemplifies the character of scholasticism. Scholasticism, as an abstract and general category, is developed as a valuable theoretical tool for understanding a variety of intellectual movements in the history of philosophy of religion. The book investigates the Buddhist Scholastic theory and use of scripture, the nature of doctrine and its transcendence in experience, Mahayana Buddhist hermeneutics, the theory and practice of exegesis, and questions concerning the authority of sacred texts. It also deals with the Buddhist Scholastic theory of conceptual thought as the mirror of language, the Scholastic defense of logic and rationality as a method, as well as the role of language in the idealist and nominalist ontologies of the Mahayana. Finally, the author treats the question of ineffability and the silence of the Buddha from a new perspective.

Author : Bryan G. Levman
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781527576872

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Pāli and Buddhism by Bryan G. Levman Pdf

This book is a collection of essays on the history and evolution of the Pāli language, which preserves the earliest record of the Buddha’s teaching. Although only the Pāli record has survived, it argues that the Buddha also taught in several of the indigenous languages of northern India, including Dravidian, probably Munda and possibly others. Pāli was derived from a koiné or common language for inter-dialect communication between the different dialects spoken by the Indo-Aryan immigrants, but was also strongly influenced by the languages of the indigenous peoples, Dravidian and Munda. The language of the Buddha’s native clan, the Sakyas, was probably Dravidian, which had a Munda substrate. The Buddha was bi- or multilingual and taught in the Indo Aryan koiné of the immigrants, but also in the local language(s) of his people, whose impact may be found in extensive word and cultural borrowing from these languages into Indo-Aryan, and a significant phonological, morphological and syntactical imprint on Pāli and other Indo-Aryan languages. The book examines this influence and other factors of language change over time in the context of current theories of comparative philology.

Author : Lawrence J. McCrea,Parimal G. Patil
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780231150958

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Buddhist Philosophy of Language in India by Lawrence J. McCrea,Parimal G. Patil Pdf

Jnanasrimitra (975-1025) was regarded by both Buddhists and non-Buddhists as the most important Indian philosopher of his generation. His theory of exclusion combined a philosophy of language with a theory of conceptual content to explore the nature of words and thought. Jnanasrimitra's theory informed much of the work accomplished at Vikramasila, a monastic and educational complex instrumental to the growth of Buddhism. His ideas were also passionately debated among successive Hindu and Jain philosophers. This volume marks the first English translation of Jnanasrimitra's Monograph on Exclusion, a careful, critical investigation into language, perception, and conceptual awareness. Featuring the rival arguments of Buddhist and Hindu intellectuals, among other thinkers, the Monograph reflects more than half a millennium of competing claims while providing an invaluable introduction to a crucial philosopher. Lawrence J. McCrea and Parimal G. Patil familiarize the reader with the author, themes, and topics of the text and situate Jnanasrimitra's findings within his larger intellectual milieu. Their clear, accessible, and accurate translation proves the influence of Jnanasrimitra on the foundations of Buddhist and Indian philosophy.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Buddhist literature, Pali
ISBN : 9889929694

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A Guide to the Study of Pāli by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mkhas-grub Dge-legs-dpal-bza?-po,Jose Ignacio Cabezon,José Ignacio Cabezón
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0791407292

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A Dose of Emptiness by Mkhas-grub Dge-legs-dpal-bza?-po,Jose Ignacio Cabezon,José Ignacio Cabezón Pdf

This book is an annotated translation of one of the great Tibetan classics of Mahayana Buddhist thought, mKhas grub rje's sTong thun chen mo. The text is a detailed critical exposition of the theory and practice of emptiness as expounded in the three major schools of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy: the Yogacara, Svatantrika, and Prasangika. Used as a supplement to the scholastic debating manuals in some of the greatest monasteries of Tibet, the sTong thun chen mo is a veritable encyclopedia of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy, dealing with such topics as hermeneutics, the theory of non-duality, the linguistic interpretation of emptiness, the typology of ignorance, logic, the nature of time, and the perception of matter across world spheres. This book is an indispensable source for understanding the Tibetan dGe lugs pa school's synthesis of the Middle Way (Madhyamaka) and Epistemological (Pramanika) traditions of Indian Buddhism. In addition, it is an unprecedented source for the philosophical polemics of fifteenth century Tibet.

Author : Stephan Bodian,Jonathan Landaw
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781118053751

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Buddhism For Dummies by Stephan Bodian,Jonathan Landaw Pdf

From the outside, Buddhism seems like a bundle of contradictions wrapped inside a paradox. It is a religion without a god, a belief system without rules, and a faith that encourages its adherents to question everything, including its own teachings. You could spend a lifetime studying Buddhist texts and following its observances and still feel like you’ve only just barely scratched the surface. Yet, over the past 2500 years, this lovely religion that preaches compassion, generosity, tolerance, selflessness and self-awareness has commanded the fervent devotion of hundreds of millions of people around the world who believe it to be the true path to enlightenment. If you’re curious about Buddhism but feel intimidated by all the exotic jargon and strange trappings, this book is for you. Written by two leading American Buddhist teachers and scholars, it offers you a uniquely friendly way to explore the fascinating history of Buddhism and discover: Who Buddha was and his significance in world history and spirituality How the practice of Buddhism can enrich your everyday life How Buddha’s teachings combine to create a path to enlightenment Daily observances and meditation practices How to fulfill your highest potential through Buddhism In plain English, experts Jonathan Landaw and Stephan Bodian define the important terms, explain the key concepts and explore, in-depth a wide range of topics, including: Buddha’s life and teachings and the evolution of the major Buddhist traditions How Buddhism works as a religion, philosophy of life and a practical approach to dealing with life’s problems, all rolled into one The idea that the mind is the source of all happiness and suffering How the practices of wisdom and compassion can connect you with your inner spiritual resources Meditation and other core Buddhist practices and how they can affect your everyday life How to apply Buddhist teachings at each stage along the spiritual path Whether you’re a searcher of truth, a student of religions, or just curious about what’s got Richard Gere and all the rest of those celebrity Buddhists so excited, Buddhism For Dummies is your intro to Buddhism basics.

Author : Richard Burnett Carter
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1402747012

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The Language of Zen by Richard Burnett Carter Pdf

Examines the complexity of language in Zen Buddhism and explains how to understand meaning of words in the way the original Zen writers intended.

Author : Richard Francis Gombrich
Publisher : Equinox Publishing
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39076002892003

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What the Buddha Thought by Richard Francis Gombrich Pdf

Argues that the Buddha was one of the most brilliant and original thinkers of all time. This book intends to serve as an introduction to the Buddha's thought, and hence even to Buddhism itself. It also argues that we can know far more about the Buddha than it is fashionable among scholars to admit.

Author : David J. Kalupahana
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X004504697

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The Buddha's Philosophy of Language by David J. Kalupahana Pdf

Author : Joe B. Wilson
Publisher : Snow Lion
Page : 822 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UVA:X030142906

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Translating Buddhism from Tibetan by Joe B. Wilson Pdf

The grammar, syntax, and technical vocabulary of classical Tibetan used in Buddhist works.

Author : Kākkāpalliye Anuruddha Thera
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Buddhist literature, Pali
ISBN : 9889929678

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A Guide to the Study of Pāli Language by Kākkāpalliye Anuruddha Thera Pdf

Author : Graham Lock,Gary S. Linebarger
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-19
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781317357940

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Chinese Buddhist Texts by Graham Lock,Gary S. Linebarger Pdf

The influence of Buddhism on the Chinese language, on Chinese literature and on Chinese culture in general cannot be overstated, and the language of most Chinese Buddhist texts differs considerably from both Classical and Modern Chinese. This reader aims to help students develop familiarity with features of Buddhist texts in Chinese, including patterns of organization, grammatical features and specialized vocabulary. It also aims to familiarize students with the use of a range of resources necessary for becoming independent readers of such texts. Chinese Buddhist Texts is suitable for students who have completed the equivalent of at least one year’s college level study of Modern Chinese and are familiar with roughly one thousand of the commonest Chinese characters. Previous study of Classical Chinese would be an advantage, but is not assumed. It is an ideal textbook for students taking relevant courses in Chinese studies programs and in Buddhist studies programs. However, it is also possible for a student to work through the reader on his or her own. Further online resources are available at: lockgraham.com