and‚ thus‚ fulfill the task of their journey and please Bodhisattva. Yet‚ she points out that “within our order of Buddhism‚ nine times nine is the crucial means by which one returns to immortality. The sage monk has undergone eighty ordeals. Because one ordeal‚ therefore‚ is still lacking‚ the sacred number is not yet complete.”(Wu Cheng’en‚ 470) Even though the sage monk performed tasks that were supposed to lead to immortality‚ Bodhisattva suddenly says that his deeds were not sufficient unless
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The religions of Jainism and Buddhism follow very similar paths but do have contrasting beliefs that makes them both very unique. The key founders of Jainism and Buddhism‚ Mahavira and Guatama‚ were contemporaries that came from the same social class. Their backgrounds and so similar which may explain with the religions share similar doctrines. Through researching their teachings and beliefs I will draw out the similarities as well as the distinctions that comprise Buddhism and Jainism. Buddhism
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18. linga 19. mandala 20. mandapa 21. mandorla 22. mihrab 23. minaret 24. mithuna 25. mudra 26. Orientalism 27. qibla 28. samsara 29. saptamatrika 30. Shiva 31. sutras 32. torana 33. urna 34. ushnisha 35. vihara 36. Vishnu 37. bodhisattva 38. dharma On the day of the exam‚ you will be asked to select three topics from the list below to compose an in-class essay. Short Essay Questions: 1. To what extent can India be said to have influence the art of Southeast Asia? Use specific
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Theme :- ‘Buddhism Past and Present’ Sub-theme :- “Women Empowerment through Buddhism”. Author name :-AshwiniSudhakarShirsath Address :-VanitaVihar ‚AGC‚Karve Rd‚Pune-4 Mobile no.:-8983462187 Email :-asvinetu39@gmail.com Abstract ------------------------------------------------- In the present paper the following points are discussed:- ------------------------------------------------- Introduction-“If by strength is meant moral power‚ then woman is immeasurably man’s superior”. Mahatma
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Females in classical mythology appear to have been somewhat neglected except for such obvious headliners such as‚ Medea‚ Phaedra‚ Alcestis‚ Dido‚ Clytemnestra‚ Helen and a few select who captivated the creative imagination of ancient storytellers. Goddesses‚ of course‚ have always acquired attention because of their part in religious history and‚ in due course‚ in works of art and architecture based on their devotion. Specifically‚ a disproportionate amount of monsters were devised by the ancients
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BUDDHIST TERMS Bodhisattva: is anyone who is motivated by compassion and seeks enlightenment not only for him/herself but also for everyone Dharma: The Universal Truth; The Teachings and the inner practice of the Teachings of Buddha Dhammapada: A sutra consisting of two sections and 39 chapters‚ with 423 short verses of the Buddha‚ teachings given at various times and places. It is regarded as the "original" teaching of the Buddha‚ which can be used for reference‚ moral instruction and inspiration
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Kushan Dynasty: After the disintegration of the Mauryan Empire in the second century B.C.‚ South Asia became a collage of regional powers with overlapping boundaries. India’s unguarded northwestern border again attracted a series of invaders between 200 B.C. and A.D. 300. The invaders became "Indianized" in the process of their conquest and settlement. Also‚ this period witnessed remarkable intellectual and artistic achievements inspired by cultural diffusion .The Kushan Kingdom controlled parts
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universal faith. The Gupta dynasty wrote down the Brahmanism tales and stories in Sanskrit. Two types of Buddhism emerged in Asia. There was Mahayana Buddhism (Greater Vehicle) and Hinayana—or Theraveda—Buddhism (Lesser Vehicle). The divinity of the Bodhisattvas was not accepted by the Hinayana faith. This difference caused Mahayana Buddhism to become the universal religion and spread across East Asia.
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teaches the transcendence of prajna (Nondual Wisdom). This is found in the emptiness of distractions‚ and is beyond normal perception in its truest form. Moreover‚ the Heart Sutra also addresses the teachings of prajna‚ however the wisdom comes the bodhisattvas Avalokitesvara (The Lord Who Looks Down with Compassion). Both of these Sutras are called the sutras of wisdom. The Garland Sutra shows that the distinct forms we see or get attached to in the physical world are merely delusions of our inner mind
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While in prison‚ Masters became a Buddhist and took a bodhisattva vow‚ which meant that he would be there for others who are suffering or in distress. Cunnell believes that Masters is a good role model to men because even after being so angry and hurt to the point where it landed him in prison‚ Masters confronted
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