An effort to reform society without an equal effort to develop one's spiritual-self* cannot bring about lasting results.
- Buddhist parable ☸️
*Spiritual-Self = Metta, Mudita, Karuna, and Upekkha ☸️
In a move to suppress a growing protest, the Indian administration forcibly relocates Buddhist agitators at night in Bodh Gaya as they demand control of the Mahabodhi Mahavihara. The demand was gaining traction in global Buddhist communities.
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In a move to suppress a growing protest, the Indian administration forcibly relocates Buddhist agitators at night in Bodh Gaya as they demand control of the Mahabodhi Mahavihara. The demand was gaining traction in global Buddhist communities.
#RepealBTact1949
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Shewaki is home to Shahbahar, or the "King's Vihara," a Buddhist stupa dating back to the Kushan era. This stupa is part of a larger religious complex situated along a historic pilgrimage route that Buddhist travelers followed from the Indian lowlands to Bamiyan in the highlands.
Shewaki is home to Shahbahar, or the "King's Vihara," a Buddhist stupa dating back to the Kushan era. This stupa is part of a larger religious complex situated along a historic pilgrimage route that Buddhist travelers followed from the Indian lowlands to Bamiyan in the highlands.
An-Shigao,a Parthian prince, renounced his throne to spread Buddhism. He traveled from Scythia in Central Asia to Luoyang, capital of the Han Dynasty, where he taught and spread Sarvastivada Buddhism. He is the first known translator of Indian Buddhist texts into Chinese.
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An-Shigao,a Parthian prince, renounced his throne to spread Buddhism. He traveled from Scythia in Central Asia to Luoyang, capital of the Han Dynasty, where he taught and spread Sarvastivada Buddhism. He is the first known translator of Indian Buddhist texts into Chinese.
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"The Buddha is often called a 'lion', and his words,'the voice of the lion', or simhagosha. It is tempting to suggest that the four addorsed lions, with their open mouths,may have served as a dual metaphor,referring both to Asoka..and to Sakyamuni and his teachings.."
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"The Buddha is often called a 'lion', and his words,'the voice of the lion', or simhagosha. It is tempting to suggest that the four addorsed lions, with their open mouths,may have served as a dual metaphor,referring both to Asoka..and to Sakyamuni and his teachings.."
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Catuḥśatakaṭīkā is Candrakīrti's commentary on Āryadeva's 400 verses or Catuḥśataka.
A key feature of this commentary is the development of the Prāsaṅgika approach to Madhyamaka reasoning, which became foundational for later Tibetan Buddhist philosophy.
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Catuḥśatakaṭīkā is Candrakīrti's commentary on Āryadeva's 400 verses or Catuḥśataka.
A key feature of this commentary is the development of the Prāsaṅgika approach to Madhyamaka reasoning, which became foundational for later Tibetan Buddhist philosophy.
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"Nobles during this degenerate age
regard their subjects as fodder.
The offspring of scorpions
see their mother as food, and eat her."
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"Nobles during this degenerate age
regard their subjects as fodder.
The offspring of scorpions
see their mother as food, and eat her."
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In his account, Xuanzang narrates a tale of how Raktamritika Mahavihara was built by a king of Karnasuvarna, in eastern India, to celebrate a Buddhist monk's triumph over a presumptious heretic. The story is supported by the discovery of the Rajbadidanga seal.
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In his account, Xuanzang narrates a tale of how Raktamritika Mahavihara was built by a king of Karnasuvarna, in eastern India, to celebrate a Buddhist monk's triumph over a presumptious heretic. The story is supported by the discovery of the Rajbadidanga seal.
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Buddhadatta was an erudite Buddhist theologian who lived in 5thCE TamilNadu. According to Gandhavamsa, a Pali literary chronicle, he was one of the 10 great Theravada masters from Kanchi who is known for their scholarly contributions to Pali literature and Theravāda doctrine.
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Buddhadatta was an erudite Buddhist theologian who lived in 5thCE TamilNadu. According to Gandhavamsa, a Pali literary chronicle, he was one of the 10 great Theravada masters from Kanchi who is known for their scholarly contributions to Pali literature and Theravāda doctrine.
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"The well-known gold and ruby reliquary found at Bimaran in Afghanistan is generally assigned a date of about the 2nd century AD in spite of the virtually incontrovertible scientific evidence surrounding it that suggests that it was made about the first century BCE."
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"The well-known gold and ruby reliquary found at Bimaran in Afghanistan is generally assigned a date of about the 2nd century AD in spite of the virtually incontrovertible scientific evidence surrounding it that suggests that it was made about the first century BCE."
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Compassion isn't about condoning wrong-doings, but seeing the possibility for change and offering a path towards healing.
Recognizing that everyone, regardless of their past mistakes, deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and awaken to their true nature.
- Catuhsatakatika
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Compassion isn't about condoning wrong-doings, but seeing the possibility for change and offering a path towards healing.
Recognizing that everyone, regardless of their past mistakes, deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and awaken to their true nature.
- Catuhsatakatika
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Candrakīrti was a renowned 7th-century Indian Buddhist philosopher and scholar of the Madhyamaka school, renowned for his extensive commentaries on works of Nāgārjuna and Āryadeva.
He is celebrated for his rigorous analysis of the two truths doctrine.
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Candrakīrti was a renowned 7th-century Indian Buddhist philosopher and scholar of the Madhyamaka school, renowned for his extensive commentaries on works of Nāgārjuna and Āryadeva.
He is celebrated for his rigorous analysis of the two truths doctrine.
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Āryadeva was a pivotal figure in the development of early Madhyamaka philosophy. His works such as Catuḥśataka laid foundational principles that influenced later Buddhist thought across various traditions, including Tibetan and East Asian Buddhism.
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Āryadeva was a pivotal figure in the development of early Madhyamaka philosophy. His works such as Catuḥśataka laid foundational principles that influenced later Buddhist thought across various traditions, including Tibetan and East Asian Buddhism.
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Just as a physician's ultimate goal is to heal the patient, similarly a Bodhisattva's ultimate goal is to guide all sentient beings on a path that will lead to their enlightenment.
- Catuhsatakatika
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Just as a physician's ultimate goal is to heal the patient, similarly a Bodhisattva's ultimate goal is to guide all sentient beings on a path that will lead to their enlightenment.
- Catuhsatakatika
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Video Credit: Karma Lodro Gyatso
In esoteric Buddhism, Bodhisattva Vajrapani in his fierce Dharmapala incarnation is also depicted as Garuda: The mythical Bird-King.
In this form, "he is usually standing and has the wings and claws of a Garuda. He may have a human head with a beak, or a Garuda head."
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In esoteric Buddhism, Bodhisattva Vajrapani in his fierce Dharmapala incarnation is also depicted as Garuda: The mythical Bird-King.
In this form, "he is usually standing and has the wings and claws of a Garuda. He may have a human head with a beak, or a Garuda head."
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This sutra is a significant Mahayana Buddhist text that extols the virtues and powers of Avalokitesvara, presenting him as a cosmic overlord and the source of numerous Indic deities. It describes how various divinities and celestial bodies are born from Avalokitesvara's body.
This sutra is a significant Mahayana Buddhist text that extols the virtues and powers of Avalokitesvara, presenting him as a cosmic overlord and the source of numerous Indic deities. It describes how various divinities and celestial bodies are born from Avalokitesvara's body.
The iconographic idols of Bodhisattvas with an outstretched leg depicts their eagerness and commitment to come to the aid of sentient beings in an hour of need.
The posture portrays the agility of a Bodhisattva to fulfill their unshakable vow of compassion. #Iconography
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The iconographic idols of Bodhisattvas with an outstretched leg depicts their eagerness and commitment to come to the aid of sentient beings in an hour of need.
The posture portrays the agility of a Bodhisattva to fulfill their unshakable vow of compassion. #Iconography
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The Bodhisattva is depicted with a crown of matted hairstyle known as a jatamukuta.
"He is four-armed and one-faced with Amitabha on the crown. The two right hands show the rosary and the Varada pose, while the two left hold the lotus and the water-pot."
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The Bogra copper plate is an important artifact from the reign of 'Paramsaugata' Śrīcandra, a king of the Candra dynasty in Bengal. It represents the eighth known land-grant inscription issued by Śrīcandra. It details a land grant to made to a Śrīkaradatta Śarman.
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The Bogra copper plate is an important artifact from the reign of 'Paramsaugata' Śrīcandra, a king of the Candra dynasty in Bengal. It represents the eighth known land-grant inscription issued by Śrīcandra. It details a land grant to made to a Śrīkaradatta Śarman.
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In Arabic, the term "Budd" or "Buth" is derived from the Middle Persian word for Buddha, which was later used to refer to idols or statues in general.
"Previous to the rise of Islam there flourished important commerce between Arabia and India.
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Yellow Tara, also known as Ekjati Tara, is associated with wealth, abundance, and wrathful compassion.
Iconographically, Yellow Tara is depicted with a radiant yellow complexion, symbolizing the light of life. She is often shown sitting on a multicolored lotus, in an elegant posture.
Yellow Tara, also known as Ekjati Tara, is associated with wealth, abundance, and wrathful compassion.
Iconographically, Yellow Tara is depicted with a radiant yellow complexion, symbolizing the light of life. She is often shown sitting on a multicolored lotus, in an elegant posture.
"The Naga kings, earnestly desiring to show their reverence for the most excellent law, as they had paid honor to former Buddhas, now went to greet the Bodhisatta."
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"The Naga kings, earnestly desiring to show their reverence for the most excellent law, as they had paid honor to former Buddhas, now went to greet the Bodhisatta."
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Aditya and Candra came from his eyes, Mahesvara came from his forehead, Brahma from his shoulders, Narayana came from his heart, Sarasvati came from his canines, Vayu from his mouth, Dharani from his feet, and Varuna from his stomach.
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If one discerns these truths by wisdom, one becomes detached from dukkha (unsatisfactory nature of phenomena). That is the path which leads to purity (liberation).
If one discerns these truths by wisdom, one becomes detached from dukkha (unsatisfactory nature of phenomena). That is the path which leads to purity (liberation).