I completed a PhD in philosophy at Claremont Graduate University in 1972. Later that year, I traveled to Sri Lanka, where I was ordained as a monk into the Theravada Buddhist Sangha. I was formerly the editor and president of the Buddhist Publication Society. I now live at Chuang Yen Monastery in Carmel, New York. Supervisors: Ven. Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Mahanayakathera, Ven. Nyanaponika Mahathera
Buddhist Responses to Religious Diversity: Theravāda and Tibetan Perspectives, 2020
This chapter contends that the historical Buddha is best understood as advocating an exclusivist ... more This chapter contends that the historical Buddha is best understood as advocating an exclusivist view of other religions. Contrary to common belief, the Buddha, as represented by the Pali Nikāyas and their parallels, did not subscribe to the view that the ultimate goal of the spiritual life could be attained through diverse spiritual paths but rather that the ultimate goal is accessible solely through the noble eightfold path, the distinctive discovery of the sammā-sambuddhas, those who attain perfect enlightenment. Nevertheless, through the centuries Buddhism has displayed an impressive tolerance in its relationship to other faiths. The chapter explains this apparently paradoxical attitude on the basis of a dual perspective that the Buddha adopts on the diversity of spiritual paths. On the one hand, he asserts that the eightfold path is the sole means to the final goal of the spiritual life, irreversible release from the cycle of repeated birth and death. At the same time the cosmo...
Newcomers to Buddhism are usually impressed by the clarity, directness, and earthy practicality o... more Newcomers to Buddhism are usually impressed by the clarity, directness, and earthy practicality of the Dhamma as embodied in such basic teachings as the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and the threefold training. These teachings, as clear as day-light, are accessible to any serious seeker looking for a way beyond suffering. When, however, these seekers encounter the doctrine of rebirth, they often balk, convinced it just doesn’t make sense. At this point, they suspect that the teaching has swerved off course, tumbling from the grand highway of reason into wistfulness and speculation. Even modernist interpreters of Buddhism seem to have trouble taking the rebirth teaching seriously. Some dismiss it as just a piece of cultural baggage, “ancient Indian metaphysics,” that the Buddha retained in deference to the world view of his age. Others interpret it as a metaphor for the change of mental states, with the realms of rebirth seen as symbols for psychological archetypes. A ...
The Necessity for Promoting Buddhism in Europe, 2000
... was committed to the idea that human happiness largely depends on the reformation of the ... ... more ... was committed to the idea that human happiness largely depends on the reformation of the ... the practice of meditation, yet it should include a strong emphasis on Buddhist ethics (including Buddhist ... of the monks focuses not so much on guiding them along the Buddha's path to ...
Bhikkhu Bodhi • This landmark volume in the Teachings of the Buddha series translates the Suttani... more Bhikkhu Bodhi • This landmark volume in the Teachings of the Buddha series translates the Suttanipāta, a text that matches the Dhammapada in its concise power of expression and its centrality to the Buddhist tradition. Celebrated translator Bhikkhu Bodhi illuminates this text and its classical commentaries with elegant renderings and authoritative annotations. The Suttanipāta, or “Group of Discourses,” is a collection of discourses ascribed to the Buddha that includes some of the most popular suttas of the Pāli Canon, among them the Discourse on Loving-Kindness. The suttas are primarily in verse, though several are in mixed prose and verse. The Suttanipāta contains discourses that extol the figure of the muni, the illumined sage, who wanders homeless completely detached from the world. Other suttas, such as the Discourse on Downfall and the Discourse on Blessings, establish the foundations of Buddhist lay ethics. The last two chapters—the Aṭṭhakavagga (Chapter of Octads) and the Pār...
... was committed to the idea that human happiness largely depends on the reformation of the ... ... more ... was committed to the idea that human happiness largely depends on the reformation of the ... the practice of meditation, yet it should include a strong emphasis on Buddhist ethics (including Buddhist ... of the monks focuses not so much on guiding them along the Buddha's path to ...
This modern translation of the Abhidhammattha Sangaha (Manual of Abhidhamma) offers an introducti... more This modern translation of the Abhidhammattha Sangaha (Manual of Abhidhamma) offers an introduction to Buddhism's fundamental philosophical psychology. Originally written in the 11th or 12th century, the Sangaha has served as the key to wisdom held in the Abhidhamma. Concisely surveyed are Abhidhamma's central themes, including states of consciousness and mental factors, the functions and processes of the mind, the material world, dependent arising, and the methods and stages of meditation. This presents an exact translation of the Sangaha alongside the original Pali text. A detailed, explanatory guide with more than 40 charts and tables lead readers through the complexities of Adhidhamma. This replaces 9552401038.
Need a fantastic electronic book? the connected discourses of the buddha a translation of the sam... more Need a fantastic electronic book? the connected discourses of the buddha a translation of the samyutta nikaya by , the most effective one! Wan na get it? Find this exceptional e-book by here now. Download or check out online is available. Why we are the best site for downloading this the connected discourses of the buddha a translation of the samyutta nikaya Of course, you can pick guide in various data kinds and also media. Seek ppt, txt, pdf, word, rar, zip, as well as kindle? Why not? Get them right here, currently!
EWCOMERS to Buddhism are usually impressed by the clarity, directness, and earthy practicality of... more EWCOMERS to Buddhism are usually impressed by the clarity, directness, and earthy practicality of the Dhamma as embodied in such basic teachings as the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and the threefold training. These teachings, as clear as day-light, are accessible to any serious seeker looking for a way beyond suffering. When, however, these seekers encounter the doctrine of rebirth, they often balk, convinced it just doesn’t make sense. At this point, they suspect that the teaching has swerved off course, tumbling from the grand highway of reason into wistfulness and speculation. Even modernist interpreters of Buddhism seem to have trouble taking the rebirth teaching seriously. Some dismiss it as just a piece of cultural baggage, “ancient Indian metaphysics,” that the Buddha retained in deference to the world view of his age. Others interpret it as a metaphor for the change of mental states, with the realms of rebirth seen as symbols for psychological archetypes. A f...
Buddhist Responses to Religious Diversity: Theravāda and Tibetan Perspectives, 2020
This chapter contends that the historical Buddha is best understood as advocating an exclusivist ... more This chapter contends that the historical Buddha is best understood as advocating an exclusivist view of other religions. Contrary to common belief, the Buddha, as represented by the Pali Nikāyas and their parallels, did not subscribe to the view that the ultimate goal of the spiritual life could be attained through diverse spiritual paths but rather that the ultimate goal is accessible solely through the noble eightfold path, the distinctive discovery of the sammā-sambuddhas, those who attain perfect enlightenment. Nevertheless, through the centuries Buddhism has displayed an impressive tolerance in its relationship to other faiths. The chapter explains this apparently paradoxical attitude on the basis of a dual perspective that the Buddha adopts on the diversity of spiritual paths. On the one hand, he asserts that the eightfold path is the sole means to the final goal of the spiritual life, irreversible release from the cycle of repeated birth and death. At the same time the cosmo...
Newcomers to Buddhism are usually impressed by the clarity, directness, and earthy practicality o... more Newcomers to Buddhism are usually impressed by the clarity, directness, and earthy practicality of the Dhamma as embodied in such basic teachings as the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and the threefold training. These teachings, as clear as day-light, are accessible to any serious seeker looking for a way beyond suffering. When, however, these seekers encounter the doctrine of rebirth, they often balk, convinced it just doesn’t make sense. At this point, they suspect that the teaching has swerved off course, tumbling from the grand highway of reason into wistfulness and speculation. Even modernist interpreters of Buddhism seem to have trouble taking the rebirth teaching seriously. Some dismiss it as just a piece of cultural baggage, “ancient Indian metaphysics,” that the Buddha retained in deference to the world view of his age. Others interpret it as a metaphor for the change of mental states, with the realms of rebirth seen as symbols for psychological archetypes. A ...
The Necessity for Promoting Buddhism in Europe, 2000
... was committed to the idea that human happiness largely depends on the reformation of the ... ... more ... was committed to the idea that human happiness largely depends on the reformation of the ... the practice of meditation, yet it should include a strong emphasis on Buddhist ethics (including Buddhist ... of the monks focuses not so much on guiding them along the Buddha's path to ...
Bhikkhu Bodhi • This landmark volume in the Teachings of the Buddha series translates the Suttani... more Bhikkhu Bodhi • This landmark volume in the Teachings of the Buddha series translates the Suttanipāta, a text that matches the Dhammapada in its concise power of expression and its centrality to the Buddhist tradition. Celebrated translator Bhikkhu Bodhi illuminates this text and its classical commentaries with elegant renderings and authoritative annotations. The Suttanipāta, or “Group of Discourses,” is a collection of discourses ascribed to the Buddha that includes some of the most popular suttas of the Pāli Canon, among them the Discourse on Loving-Kindness. The suttas are primarily in verse, though several are in mixed prose and verse. The Suttanipāta contains discourses that extol the figure of the muni, the illumined sage, who wanders homeless completely detached from the world. Other suttas, such as the Discourse on Downfall and the Discourse on Blessings, establish the foundations of Buddhist lay ethics. The last two chapters—the Aṭṭhakavagga (Chapter of Octads) and the Pār...
... was committed to the idea that human happiness largely depends on the reformation of the ... ... more ... was committed to the idea that human happiness largely depends on the reformation of the ... the practice of meditation, yet it should include a strong emphasis on Buddhist ethics (including Buddhist ... of the monks focuses not so much on guiding them along the Buddha's path to ...
This modern translation of the Abhidhammattha Sangaha (Manual of Abhidhamma) offers an introducti... more This modern translation of the Abhidhammattha Sangaha (Manual of Abhidhamma) offers an introduction to Buddhism's fundamental philosophical psychology. Originally written in the 11th or 12th century, the Sangaha has served as the key to wisdom held in the Abhidhamma. Concisely surveyed are Abhidhamma's central themes, including states of consciousness and mental factors, the functions and processes of the mind, the material world, dependent arising, and the methods and stages of meditation. This presents an exact translation of the Sangaha alongside the original Pali text. A detailed, explanatory guide with more than 40 charts and tables lead readers through the complexities of Adhidhamma. This replaces 9552401038.
Need a fantastic electronic book? the connected discourses of the buddha a translation of the sam... more Need a fantastic electronic book? the connected discourses of the buddha a translation of the samyutta nikaya by , the most effective one! Wan na get it? Find this exceptional e-book by here now. Download or check out online is available. Why we are the best site for downloading this the connected discourses of the buddha a translation of the samyutta nikaya Of course, you can pick guide in various data kinds and also media. Seek ppt, txt, pdf, word, rar, zip, as well as kindle? Why not? Get them right here, currently!
EWCOMERS to Buddhism are usually impressed by the clarity, directness, and earthy practicality of... more EWCOMERS to Buddhism are usually impressed by the clarity, directness, and earthy practicality of the Dhamma as embodied in such basic teachings as the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and the threefold training. These teachings, as clear as day-light, are accessible to any serious seeker looking for a way beyond suffering. When, however, these seekers encounter the doctrine of rebirth, they often balk, convinced it just doesn’t make sense. At this point, they suspect that the teaching has swerved off course, tumbling from the grand highway of reason into wistfulness and speculation. Even modernist interpreters of Buddhism seem to have trouble taking the rebirth teaching seriously. Some dismiss it as just a piece of cultural baggage, “ancient Indian metaphysics,” that the Buddha retained in deference to the world view of his age. Others interpret it as a metaphor for the change of mental states, with the realms of rebirth seen as symbols for psychological archetypes. A f...
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