Rediscovering The Buddha

Author : Hans H Penner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780195385823

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Hans Penner takes a new look at the classic stories of the life of the Buddha. In the first part of the book, he presents a full account of these stories, drawn from various texts of Theravada Buddhism, the Buddhism of South and Southeast Asia. Penner allots one chapter to each of the major milestones in Buddha's life, with titles such as: Birth and Early Life, Flight from the Palace, Enlightenment and Liberation, Last Watch and Funeral. In the process, he brings to the fore dimensions of the myth that have been largely ignored by western scholarship. In Part II, Penner offers his own original interpretations of the legends. He takes issue with Max Weber's assertion that "Buddhism is an other-worldly ascetic religion," a point of view that remains dominant in the received tradition and in most contemporary studies of Buddhism. His central thesis is that the "householder" is a necessary element in Buddhism and that the giving of gifts, which creates merit and presupposes the doctrine of karma, mediates the relation between the householder and the monk. Penner argues that the omission of the householder - in his view one-half of what constitutes Buddhism as a religion - is fatal for any understanding of Buddha's life or of the Buddhist tradition. This boldly revisionist and deeply learned work will be of interest to a wide range of scholarly and lay readers.

Author : Hans H. Penner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1132163968

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"Hans Penner takes a look at the classic stories of the life of the Buddha. He takes issue with Max Weber's assertion that 'Buddhism is an other-worldly ascetic religion', a point of view that remains dominant in the received tradition and in most contemporary studies of Buddhism."--Résumé de l'éditeur

Author : Hans H Penner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0199738300

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Rediscovering the Buddha by Hans H Penner Pdf

Hans Penner takes a new look at the classic stories of the life of the Buddha. In the first part of the book, he presents a full account of these stories, drawn from various texts of Theravada Buddhism, the Buddhism of South and Southeast Asia. Penner allots one chapter to each of the major milestones in Buddha's life, with titles such as: Birth and Early Life, Flight from the Palace, Enlightenment and Liberation, Last Watch and Funeral. In the process, he brings to the fore dimensions of the myth that have been largely ignored by western scholarship. In Part II, Penner offers his own original interpretations of the legends. He takes issue with Max Weber's assertion that "Buddhism is an other-worldly ascetic religion," a point of view that remains dominant in the received tradition and in most contemporary studies of Buddhism. His central thesis is that the "householder" is a necessary element in Buddhism and that the giving of gifts, which creates merit and presupposes the doctrine of karma, mediates the relation between the householder and the monk. Penner argues that the omission of the householder - in his view one-half of what constitutes Buddhism as a religion - is fatal for any understanding of Buddha's life or of the Buddhist tradition. This boldly revisionist and deeply learned work will be of interest to a wide range of scholarly and lay readers.

Author : Garima Kaushik
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317329398

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Women and Monastic Buddhism in Early South Asia by Garima Kaushik Pdf

This book uses gender as a framework to offer unique insights into the socio-cultural foundations of Buddhism. Moving away from dominant discourses that discuss women as a single monolithic, homogenous category—thus rendering them invisible within the broader religious discourse—this monograph examines their sustained role in the larger context of South Asian Buddhism and reaffirms their agency. It highlights the multiple roles played by women as patrons, practitioners, lay and monastic members, etc. within Buddhism. The volume also investigates the individual experiences of the members, and their equations and relationships at different levels—with the Samgha at large, with their own respective Bhikşu or Bhikşunī Sangha, with the laity, and with members of the same gender (both lay and monastic). It rereads, reconfigures and reassesses historical data in order to arrive at a new understanding of Buddhism and the social matrix within which it developed and flourished. Bringing together archaeological, epigraphic, art historical, literary as well as ethnographic data, this volume will be of interest to researchers and scholars of Buddhism, gender studies, ancient Indian history, religion, and South Asian studies.

Author : Sudhakar Deshpande
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015080548475

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The Buddha Rediscovered in the Light of J. Krishnamurti by Sudhakar Deshpande Pdf

Author : Anthony De Mello
Publisher : Image
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780307984944

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Rediscovering Life by Anthony De Mello Pdf

A companion to Anthony De Mello’s all-time bestselling work of inspiration, Awareness. Anthony De Mello was one of the most important spiritual writers of the 20th century. Since his death in 1987, his stature has only increased. His books, including Song of the Bird, Sadhana, and the international bestselling Awareness are considered by many to be some of the most influential spiritual teachings of the last 50 years. Now, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his passing, Image Books is proud to present what may very well prove to be the last published work of this beloved spiritual teacher. Based on a lecture given just months before his death, Rediscovering Life invites us to unlock the deeper meaning of our lives. By becoming aware of the circuitous and habitual nature of our limiting thoughts, we can find simple solutions that will release us from feelings of isolation, anger, sadness and depression. In short, De Mello offers us a new way to look at the world and God that will transform our lives. Rediscovering Life is a timeless and compassionate book that will awaken you to the beauty of human experience and increase your ability to see God in all things.

Author : Philip C. Almond
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781009346825

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The Buddha by Philip C. Almond Pdf

Philip Almond's engaging new book is the first to combine a history of early traditions about the Buddha's life with an account of how he and the philosophy inspired by him went 'global'. It shows how the enchanted mythological figure of Buddhism became the disenchanted historical Buddha of the West.

Author : Ryuho Okawa
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788184951240

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The Rebirth of Buddha by Ryuho Okawa Pdf

“Believe in my voice. Awaken to my voice. Follow my lead.” —Chapter One: I Have Returned – Come, Follow Me. “What is the purpose of life, and the foundation of happiness? And is the pursuit of happiness really worth spending one’s entire life for?” These were the questions the Buddha sought, pursued and found answers for. In this fascinating and unique book Master Ryuho Okawa brings the message of the Buddha, on the core principles of Buddhism, back into our lives.

Author : Charles S. Fisher
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781780996912

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Meditation in the Wild by Charles S. Fisher Pdf

Meditation in the Wild takes the reader on an adventure with the Buddhist forest monks and hermits of the last 2500 years. Walking into jungles and living on mountain sides, their encounters with nature teach us about the meaning of life and death, our struggles with our own minds and how we treat each other. Sitting with tigers, biting insects and bamboo shoots they looked on life compassionately. They remind us of who we are and what we have become. ,

Author : Vishvapani Blomfield
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781623652401

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Gautama Buddha by Vishvapani Blomfield Pdf

The words and example of Gautama (often known by the title, "Buddha") have affected billions of people. But what do we really know about him? While there is much we cannot say for certain about the historical Gautama, this persuasive new biography provides the fullest and most plausible account yet. Weaving ancient sources and modern understanding into a compelling narrative, Gautama Buddha places his birth around 484 BCE, his Enlightenment in 449 BCE and his death in 404 BCE, a century later than the traditional dates. Vishvapani Blomfield examines Gautama's words and impact to shed fresh light on his culture, his spiritual search and the experiences and teachings that led his followers, to call him "The Awakened One." Placing Gautama in a credible historical setting without assuming that he was really just an ordinary person, this book draws on the myths and legends that surround him to illuminate the significance of his life. It traces Gautama's investigations of consciousness, his strikingly original view of life and his development of new forms of religious community and practice. This insightful and thought-provoking biography will appeal to anyone interested in history and religion, and in the Buddha as a thinker, spiritual teacher and a seminal cultural figure. Gautama Buddha is a gripping account of one of history's most powerful personalities.

Author : Bhadrajee S. Hewage
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781527584716

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Placing the Origins of the Buddha by Bhadrajee S. Hewage Pdf

Our understanding that the Buddha emerged from the Middle Gangetic region of the Indian subcontinent has been largely unchallenged for the past 200 years. However, can we truly trust our existing knowledge regarding the geographical locations associated with early Buddhism? Could the Buddha’s origins, in fact, lie elsewhere? Tracking the general theory explaining the Buddha’s emergence from the Middle Ganges, this book explores the lesser-known story of colonial Sri Lanka’s connections to the wider nineteenth-century orientalist quest of placing the Buddha across the northern expanses of the subcontinent. By doing so, this book highlights the many flaws and inconsistencies that continue to inform our current understanding of the Buddha’s geographical origins and urges us to rethink the very foundation on which our knowledge of early Buddhism is based.

Author : Sumi Loundon,Sumi Loundon Kim
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005-12-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780861713325

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The Buddha's Apprentices by Sumi Loundon,Sumi Loundon Kim Pdf

Young American Buddhists share twenty-seven more of their stories of living in the footsteps of the Buddha, each reflecting on the difficulties and joys found in this ancient philosophy. By the editor of Blue Jean Buddha. Original.

Author : Aruna Deshpande
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788184952476

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Buddhist India Rediscovered by Aruna Deshpande Pdf

LOSE YOURSELF IN THE BUDDHIST EXPERIENCE INDIA IS THE GUARDIAN OF a rich and ancient culture, and the seat of Buddhism. Mystic monasteries on Himalayan slopes, richly carved stupas amid lush gardens, cavernous dwellings with exquisite paintings –India is home to all these and more. In this, her seventh book, respected historian Aruna Deshpande travels the length and breadth of the country to track down the imprints of Buddhism. Never before has any historian presented every major Buddhist site located in India in one book. Here are the architectural gems of Lumbini, the lesser known Tawang Monastery of Arunachal Pradesh, the unparalleled Bodh Gaya and a reliable guide to visiting all these places. A boon to pilgrims, travelers and armchair explorers alike, Buddhist India Rediscovered will fire the imagination and carry you on a memorable journey. “A remarkably thorough catalogue of India’s Buddhist sites. Whether their interest is in history and culture or Buddhist pilgrimage, I am sure many readers will find this work of great value.” From the foreword by HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA

Author : Jianxun Shi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789811611520

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Mapping the Buddhist Path to Liberation by Jianxun Shi Pdf

Due to the diversity in Buddhism, its essence remains a puzzle. This book investigates the Buddhist path to liberation from a practical and critical perspective by searching for patterns found in the Pāli Nikāyas and the Chinese Āgamas. The early discourses depict the Buddhist path as a network of routes leading to the same goal: liberation from suffering. This book summarizes various teachings in three aspects, provides a template theory for systematically presenting the formulas of the sequential training of the path, and analyses the differences and similarities among diverse descriptions of the path in the early Buddhist texts. By offering a comprehensive map of the Buddhist path, this book will appeal to scholars and students of Buddhist studies as well as those practitioners with a serious interest in the Buddhist path.

Author : Hwansoo Ilmee Kim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781684175925

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The Korean Buddhist Empire by Hwansoo Ilmee Kim Pdf

"In the first part of the twentieth century, Korean Buddhists, despite living under colonial rule, reconfigured sacred objects, festivals, urban temples, propagation—and even their own identities—to modernize and elevate Korean Buddhism. By focusing on six case studies, this book highlights the centrality of transnational relationships in the transformation of colonial Korean Buddhism.Hwansoo Ilmee Kim examines how Korean, Japanese, and other Buddhists operating in colonial Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Manchuria, and beyond participated in and were significantly influenced by transnational forces, even as Buddhists of Korea and other parts of Asia were motivated by nationalist and sectarian interests. More broadly, the cases explored in the The Korean Buddhist Empire reveal that, while Japanese Buddhism exerted the most influence, Korean Buddhism was (as Japanese Buddhism was itself) deeply influenced by developments in China, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Europe, and the United States, as well as by Christianity."