Early Chʼan In China And Tibet

Author : Whalen Lai,Lewis R. Lancaster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X030040578

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Early Chʼan in China and Tibet by Whalen Lai,Lewis R. Lancaster Pdf

Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism was popularized in the West by writers such as D.T. Suzuki and Alan Watts as a kind of romantic abstraction outside of history. The papers in this volume, originally presented as a unique conference sponsored by UC-Berkeley and the San Francisco Zen Center, go a long way towards revealing the complex historical development of Ch'an theory and practice both in China and Tibet. The papers on China reveal Ch'an not as a single line of transmission from Bodhidharma, but as a complex of contending and even hostile factions. Furthermore, the view that sees Ch'an as the sinicization of Buddhism through Taoism is questioned through an examination of the Taoism that was actually prevalent during the establishment of Ch'an in China. The papers on Tibet take us to the heart of the controversies surrounding the origins of Buddhism in that country, based on exciting research into the Tunhuang materials, the indigenous rDzogs-chen system, and the Sudden vs. Gradual Enlightenment controversy. Of particular note in this volume is the inclusion of several translations of papers by noted Japanese scholars who have led the way in this type of research, made available to the Western reader for the first time.

Author : Luciano Petech
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1014690978

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China and Tibet in the Early 18th Century; History of the Establishment of Chinese Protectorate in Tibet by Luciano Petech Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : David L. Snellgrove,Hugh Richardson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Tibet
ISBN : UOM:39015001154213

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A Cultural History of Tibet by David L. Snellgrove,Hugh Richardson Pdf

"In their discussion of the three major periods of Tibetan history, the authors draw parallels with the structure of life in England and Western Europe. Strong analogies breakdown with the European Renaissance, a cultural development that Tibet, of course, did not experience. A final section focuses on Tibet's belated emergence into modern times, ending with its subjugation by the Chinese Communists"--

Author : Christoph Baumer,Therese Weber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114529279

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Eastern Tibet by Christoph Baumer,Therese Weber Pdf

The first study dedicated solely to the culture of Eastern Tibet, the cradle of Tibetan culture. The thoroughly researched text is the result of fieldwork conducted by both authors over a period of several years. The brilliant and inspiring images

Author : Ma-tsu
Publisher : Jain Publishing Company
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780875730226

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Sun-Face Buddha by Ma-tsu Pdf

A translation of the primary materials on the life and teachings of Ma-Tsu (709-788), the successor to the great sixth patriarch and the greatest Ch'an master in history, Hui-Neng (638-713). The book should be invaluable to all who wish to study the development of the Zen thought and philosophy over the course of history.

Author : Kʻuan Yü Lu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Buddhist sects
ISBN : UVA:X030040608

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Chʼan and Zen Teaching by Kʻuan Yü Lu Pdf

Author : Master Sheng-Yen
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834829091

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Complete Enlightenment by Master Sheng-Yen Pdf

Complete Enlightenment is the first authoritative translation and commentary on The Sutra of Complete Enlightenment, a central text that shaped the development of East Asian Buddhism and Ch'an (Chinese Zen). The text is set in the form of a transcription of discussions between the Buddha and the twelve enlightened beings(bodhisattvas), who question him on all aspects of spiritual practice. This new translation preserves all the liveliness and nuance of the text in the original Chinese. The sutra's ancient wisdom is brought to life by the commentaries of Master Sheng Yen, one of the most revered living Buddhist masters in the Ch'an lineage. This is truly a manual for the spiritual journey toward complete enlightenment, providing the key to the deep, poetic, and practical meanings of the scripture.

Author : Klaus-Dieter Mathes
Publisher : Austrian Academy of Sciences Press
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : IND:30000100414857

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A Fine Blend of Mahāmudrā and Madhyamaka by Klaus-Dieter Mathes Pdf

The collection of 26 texts on non-imaginary realization is the result of a synthesis of the essence and tantric Mahāmudrā teachings of Saraha, Nāgārjuna and Śavaripa with a special form of the Madhyamaka philosophy called Not-Founded (apratiṣṭhāna), which addresses the fundamental overcoming of any conceptual determination of reality. This is accomplished by subtracting attention from the duality of an object to be perceived and a subject perceiving. The result is a "radiant self-initiation, " according to Maitrīpas (986-1063), who finally analyzed the term amanasikāra. The collection of texts on non-conceptual realization plays an important role, since together with Naropa's teachings it forms the main source of the bKa 'brgyud traditions. The edition and translation of this collection is followed by another text attributed to Maitrīpa, the * Mahāmudrākanakamālā, which was translated into Tibetan by Mar pa Lo tsā ba Chos kyi blo gros (11th century). The * Mahāmudrākanakamālā takes up the themes of the text collection and shows that all aspects of Maitrīpa's mahāmudrā were indeed conveyed to the early bKa 'brgyud masters. In addition to an English translation and analysis, the present publication contains a new edition of the existing Sanskrit texts based on Haraprasad Shastri's editio princeps, the edition of the Studying Group of Sacred Tantric Texts at Taisho University, the Nepalese manuscript NGMPP B 22/24 and Manuscript No. 151 of the Todai University Library. The Tibetan edition of all texts is based on the Derge and Peking bsTan 'gyur and the dPal spungs edition of the collection of Indian Mahāmudrā works (Phyag rgya chen po'i rgya gzhung) from the seventh Karma pa Chos grags rgya mtsho (1454-1506).

Author : David Seyfort Ruegg
Publisher : Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Buddhist literature, Sanskrit
ISBN : 3447022043

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The Literature of the Madhyamaka School of Philosophy in India by David Seyfort Ruegg Pdf

Author : Namkhai Norbu
Publisher : Pelican Pond
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : UVA:X030168022

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Dzog Chen and Zen by Namkhai Norbu Pdf

In this text from a lecture originally given in 1981, Norbu Rinpoche discusses the relationship between Zen Buddhism and the various forms of Buddhism that developed in Tibet. Both are direct, non-gradual approaches to Buddhist teaching that continue to be practiced in the West. "The principle of the Dzog-chen teaching is the self-perfectedness, the already-being-perfect of every individual. Self-perfectedness means that the so-called objective is nothing else than the manifestation of the energy of the primordial state of the individual himself. An individual who practices Dzog-chen must possess clear knowledge of the principle of energy and what it means." Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche is a Tibetan lama, who from 1964 to 1994, taught at the University of Naples, Italy. He has done extensive research into the historical origins of Tibetan culture and has conducted teaching retreats throughout Europe, the United States, and South America, giving instruction in Dzog-chen practices in a non-sectarian format.

Author : Chogyam Trungpa
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1992-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834821583

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Transcending Madness by Chogyam Trungpa Pdf

The Tibetan word bardo is usually associated with life after death. Here, Chögyam Trungpa discusses bardo in a very different sense: as the peak experience of any given moment. Our experience of the present moment is always colored by one of six psychological states: the god realm (bliss), the jealous god realm (jealousy and lust for entertainment), the human realm (passion and desire), the animal realm (ignorance), the hungry ghost realm (poverty and possessiveness), and the hell realm (aggression and hatred). In relating these realms to the six traditional Buddhist bardo experiences, Trungpa provides an insightful look at the "madness" of our familiar psychological patterns and shows how they present an opportunity to transmute daily experience into freedom.

Author : Ringu Tulku
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781590304648

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The Ri-me Philosophy of Jamgon Kongtrul the Great by Ringu Tulku Pdf

This compelling study of the Ri-me movement and of the major Buddhist lineages of Tibet is comprehensive and accessible. It includes an introduction to the history and philosophy of the Ri-me movement; a biography of the movement's leader, the meditation master and philosopher known as Jamgön Kongtrul the Great; helpful summaries of the eight lineages' practice-and-study systems, which point out the different emphases of the schools; an explanation of the most hotly disputed concepts; and an overview of the old and new tantras. Jamgön Kongtrul the Great (1813–1899) is a giant in Tibetan history, renowned for his scholarly and meditative achievements, but also for his energetic yet evenhanded work to unify and strengthen the different lineages of Buddhism. The Ri-me movement, led by Kongtrul and several other leading scholars of the time, was a unifying effort to cut through interscholastic divisions and disputes that were occurring between the different lineages. These leaders sought appreciation of the differences and acknowledgment of the importance of variety in benefiting practitioners with different needs. The Ri-me teachers also took great care that the teachings and practices of the different schools and lineages, and their unique styles, did not become confused with one another. This lucid survey of the Ri-me movement will be of interest to serious scholars and practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.

Author : Shengyan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UVA:X030116974

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Zen Wisdom by Shengyan Pdf

ZEN WISDOM is about Zen meditation practice, philosophy and doctine; Buddhism and social issues: the arts, children, abortion, euthanasia, suicide, morality, medical technology, material success, conservation with a master power of the mind, personal growth, self help and spiritual practice.

Author : Chogyam Trungpa
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611806878

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Meditation in Action by Chogyam Trungpa Pdf

This classic teaching by a Tibetan master continues to inspire both beginners and long-time practitioners of Buddhist meditation. In Meditation in Action, Chögyam Trungpa teaches that meditation is based on trying to see what is, rather than trying to achieve a higher mental or physical state. Trungpa describes the life of the Buddha, emphasizing that, like the Buddha, we must find the truth for ourselves, rather than following someone else's example. Meditation in action might also be called "working meditation," for it is not a retreat from the world. Rather, it builds the foundation for tremendous compassion, awareness, and creativity in all aspects of a person's mind or behavior. Trungpa shows that meditation extends beyond the formal practice of sitting to build the foundation for compassion, awareness, and creativity in all aspects of life. He explores the six activities associated with meditation in action—generosity, discipline, patience, energy, clarity, and wisdom –revealing that through simple direct experience, one can attain real wisdom—the ability to see clearly into situations and to deal with them skillfully, without the self-consciousness connected with ego.

Author : Shengyan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : UVA:X030119801

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Getting the Buddha Mind by Shengyan Pdf

GETTING THE BUDDHA MIND is a wonderful introduction to Ch'an Buddhism. Throughout this book there are detailed descriptions of the seven-day retreat: the schedule of each day, practice, posture, meals, interviews.