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- Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:29 am
- Forum: Sūtra Studies
- Topic: Moon-reflection-analogy and the other similes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4518
Re: Moon-reflection-analogy and the other similes
I read here in the forum that the moon-reflection analogy and the other similes given for emptiness are stated in the Prajnaparamita Sutras. Can somebody please give me a link to that part of the Prajnaparamita Sutras or other sutras with this similes? A paper of mine from a couple of years ago: ht...
- Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:30 am
- Forum: Academic Discussion
- Topic: MA in Buddhist Studies at Fo Guang Uni, Taiwan
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1269
MA in Buddhist Studies at Fo Guang Uni, Taiwan
Dear all, Information about MA in Buddhist Studies at Fo Guang University, Taiwan: http://buddhist.fgu.edu.tw/news/news.php?Sn=1 (Hit "English" on top right corner if this appears in Chinese.) Application deadline for International students: Fall semester: Application can be submitted betw...
- Mon Dec 14, 2015 2:35 am
- Forum: Chan
- Topic: Places to Ordain in the Chinese Tradition
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11739
Re: Places to Ordain in the Chinese Tradition
Two wise posts from my old friends Zhenli and Remm, above. And I know for a fact that both of them are well involved with the traditions under discussion. Remm -- nice to "see" you here again, too, after so long. (Am seldom if ever here myself of late.) Have a good rest back home, okay? Me...
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:39 am
- Forum: Chan
- Topic: Places to Ordain in the Chinese Tradition
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11739
Re: Places to Ordain in the Chinese Tradition
Hi, Nice question. Here's the straight dope from someone in the know. First of all, as you've already kind of acknowledged, perhaps the idea you have in mind is something of a romanticized image, rather than what Chinese Buddhism actually is. Perhaps you should actually spend some time at a real Chi...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:10 am
- Forum: Academic Discussion
- Topic: MA in Buddhist Studies at Fo Guang University
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1370
MA in Buddhist Studies at Fo Guang University
MA in Buddhist Studies at Fo Guang University Dear friends, I would just like to announce that applications to enter into the spring semester of 2016 for an MA in Buddhist Studies at Fo Guang University, Taiwan, are presently open. The MA program is taught entirely in English, usually over 2+ years...
- Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:10 am
- Forum: Dharma Events
- Topic: 2015 Fo Guang Buddhist Monastic Retreat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1572
2015 Fo Guang Buddhist Monastic Retreat
2015 Fo Guang Buddhist Monastic Retreat 20150130 2015 FGBMR Flyer - Demo (One Page).pdf • Where? Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Taiwan • When? 2015, Summer, July 2nd to July 29th • Who? 50-60 university / college students or recent graduates, aged 18-35, with an interest in experiencing authentic Chinese...
- Sat Oct 11, 2014 1:43 am
- Forum: Academic Discussion
- Topic: MA in Buddhist Studies @ Fo Guang Uni, Taiwan
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1828
Re: MA in Buddhist Studies @ Fo Guang Uni, Taiwan
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- Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:12 pm
- Forum: Academic Discussion
- Topic: MA in Buddhist Studies @ Fo Guang Uni, Taiwan
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1828
MA in Buddhist Studies @ Fo Guang Uni, Taiwan
*** MA in Buddhist Studies *** Full Scholarships Provided!! @Fo Guang University Department of Buddhist Studies Website (English option on top right) The Spring semester, application can be submitted between mid of October 2014 and mid of November in 2014 (Classes start in February 2015) Applicatio...
- Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:40 am
- Forum: Academic Discussion
- Topic: Apocryphal Treatment for Conze’s Heart Problems, JOCBS
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5810
Re: Apocryphal Treatment for Conze’s Heart Problems, JOCBS
QUESTION: what's the best way of differentiating between Kumarajiva's Large Perfection of Wisdom sutra (T 223) and Xuanzang's large collection of prajnaparamita literature (T 220)? What is the standard way of referring to these in English? I understand the indic source of T220 is contained within t...
- Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:30 am
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: Tiantai?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2950
Re: Tiantai?
In the US, check out Fayun Monastery, est. by Ven. Miaojing.
- Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:29 am
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: Tiantai?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2950
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 2:21 am
- Forum: Academic Discussion
- Topic: Apocryphal Treatment for Conze’s Heart Problems, JOCBS
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5810
Apocryphal Treatment for Conze’s Heart Problems, JOCBS
Dear kalyānamitrāni, For your learned comment and criticism: Huìfēng, Shì. “Apocryphal Treatment for Conze’s Heart Problems: “Non-attainment”,“Apprehension” and “Mental Hanging” in the Prajñāpāramitā Hrdaya.” Journal of the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies 6 (2014). http://ocbs.org/ojs/index.php/j...
- Mon May 19, 2014 1:09 am
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: Short term residential programs in Taiwan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1754
Re: Short term residential programs in Taiwan
FGS' Wooden Fish program is the only one I know of that seems to fit the description that you give above. However, it may be a tad late to register- you can contact Ven. Hui Feng here on the forum for more information. It might also be worth contacting the other large Taiwanese Buddhist organizatio...
- Fri May 16, 2014 1:07 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Ordination in Mahayana
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3898
Re: Ordination in Mahayana
Yes, of course, sir.Malcolm wrote:And Tibet.Huifeng wrote: While you mention "... in Japan, say...", the Mahayana tradition also covers China.
- Thu May 15, 2014 8:01 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Ordination in Mahayana
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3898
Re: Ordination in Mahayana
What is the process for ordination in the Mahayana tradition? I live in a Theravada country and grew up in the Theravada tradition, where ordination as a monk is very straightforward, just go to the monastery, tell the abbot you want to ordain, and ordain. Is it quite so easy in Mahayana? If I went...
- Mon May 12, 2014 1:55 am
- Forum: Ethical Conduct
- Topic: Celibacy
- Replies: 294
- Views: 67887
Re: Celibacy
Though I think somewhere in the samyutta nikaya, the Buddha once praised the loving affection of couples to Ananda as "the whole of the holy life". Sorry, but this is about as incorrect as can be. It certainly is not "loving affection of couples". Note also that the term for &qu...
- Mon May 12, 2014 1:13 am
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: The origin of the Four Great Vows?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2427
Re: The origin of the Four Great Vows?
I have read that the Four Great Vows are recited not only by Zen Buddhists, but by other types of Mahayana Buddhists, as well (according to the article below, Nichiren and Tendai). http://buddhism.about.com/od/mahayanabuddhism/a/bodhisattva-vows.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return...
- Mon May 12, 2014 1:10 am
- Forum: Zen
- Topic: 4 Vows dharma talk
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1699
Re: 4 Vows dharma talk
Luke, you may also enjoy this from my own teacher: From the Four Noble Truths to the Four Universal Vows.
~~Huifeng
~~Huifeng
- Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:24 am
- Forum: Language
- Topic: starting from scratch with Sanskrit
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7628
Re: starting from scratch with Sanskrit
Is it possible, without participating in a cpurse, to get a decent level of skill in reading Sanskrit using books and online resources? Venerable! While I think that you could learn something , it would be difficult to reach "a decent level of skill" in this manner. I think that the best ...
- Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:44 pm
- Forum: Academic Discussion
- Topic: When did "mindfulness" become "mindfulness"?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6734
Re: When did "mindfulness" become "mindfulness"?
I had heard it was Rhys-Davids, but looks like Dzogchungpa has found an earlier source in Alabaster.
~~Huifeng
~~Huifeng