Buddha in the Crown

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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195362462
Total Pages : 306 pages
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Book Synopsis Buddha in the Crown by : John Clifford Holt

Download or read book Buddha in the Crown written by John Clifford Holt and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1991-01-31 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historical, anthropological, and philosophical in approach, Buddha in the Crown is a case study in religious and cultural change. It examines the various ways in which Avalokitesvara, the most well known and proliferated bodhisattva of Mahayana Buddhism throughout south, southeast, and east Asia, was assimilated into the transforming religious culture of Sri Lanka, one of the most pluralistic in Asia. Exploring the expressions of the bodhisattva's cult in Sanskrit and Sinhala literature, in iconography, epigraphy, ritual, symbol, and myth, the author develops a provocative thesis regarding the dynamics of religious change. Interdisciplinary in scope, addressing a wide variety of issues relating to Buddhist thought and practice, and providing new and original information on the rich cultural history of Sri Lanka, this book will interest students of Buddhism and South Asia.

Buddha in the Crown

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ISBN 13 : 9786610524907
Total Pages : 269 pages
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Book Synopsis Buddha in the Crown by : John Holt

Download or read book Buddha in the Crown written by John Holt and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a case study in religious and cultural change. Sri Lanka is the home of one of Asia's most pluralistic religious cultures; four major religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity - have found a permanent home within its boundaries. This makes it an ideal laboratory for the study of how religious traditions mix. John Holt here examines the career of a single deity, who began as the Indian Mahayana Buddhist bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, was assimilated to the indigenous Sinhala god Natha, and ultimately became identified with the bodhisattva Maitreya - the next Buddha of the future, expected by virtually all Buddhist traditions of Asia.

Buddhism in the Krishna River Valley of Andhra

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Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 0791478149
Total Pages : 232 pages
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Book Synopsis Buddhism in the Krishna River Valley of Andhra by : Sree Padma Holt

Download or read book Buddhism in the Krishna River Valley of Andhra written by Sree Padma Holt and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2008-08-07 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the importance of Buddhism as it developed in the Krishna River Valley of Andhra (modern-day Andhra Pradesh) and its influence.

The Buddha Image

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Publisher : Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
ISBN 13 : 9788121505659
Total Pages : 176 pages
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Book Synopsis The Buddha Image by : Yuvraj Krishan

Download or read book The Buddha Image written by Yuvraj Krishan and published by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. This book was released on 1996 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations: 247 b/w illustrations Description: This book deals with crucial though controversial questions in Buddhist art: the origin of the Buddha image and the iconography of the Buddha images. The earliest Buddhist art of Sanchi and Bharhut is aniconic : The Buddha is represented in symbols only. In the later Buddhist art of Gandhara and Mathura, the Buddha is represented in human form: he is the principal subject of sculptural art. The book seeks to explore the geographical area in which the image of the Buddha first emerged and whether the Buddhist doctrines-Hinayana or Mahayana-had anything to do with this transformation. The Buddha image, as developed eventually at Sarnath, became the model for the Buddha images in whole of Asia, south-east, central and eastern Asia. The iconographic features of the Buddha image are superficially an aberration, being in apparent conflict with the doctrine. The Buddha had cut off his hair at the time of his renunciation; the rules of the order enjoin that a monk must be tonsured and must discard and eschew all riches. However, in his images, the Buddha has hair on his head; later he is also endowed with a crown and jewels. After an exhaustive examination of the views of various scholars, the book answers these questions and resolves the controversies on the basis of literary, numismatic and epigraphic sources. More importantly it makes use of the valuable evidence from the contemporaneous Jaina art : Aniconism of early Jaina art and the iconographic features of Jaina images. The implications of this study are also important : Does India owe idolatry to Buddhism? Was this of foreign inspiration? Was the Buddha image fashioned after the Vedic Brahma and whether the Buddha's usnisa and Buddhist art motifs are rooted in the Vedic tradition? The book is profusely illustrated and provides rich and stimulating fare to students of Indian art in general and of Buddhist art in particular.

The Raven Crown

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Total Pages : 164 pages
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Book Synopsis The Raven Crown by : Michael Aris

Download or read book The Raven Crown written by Michael Aris and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1907 the small eastern Himalayan country of Bhutan formally established a hereditary monarchy under the Wangchuk dynasty, thus introducing one of the world's most recent experiments in kingship. The new order quickly replaced a divisive form of theocratic rule which had lasted since the state was first unified by a Tibetan lama in the seventeenth century. The first king of the new dynasty, Ugyen Wangchuk, was a charismatic figure who came to power against a turbulent background of incessant and complex fielding. He adopted as the main symbol of his authority a crown surmounted with the head of a raven, representing an aspect of Bhutan's protective deity Mahakala. The crown had first been devised for his father, Jigme Namgyal, the so-called Black Regent and arch-enemy of the British.

The Story of Gaútama Buddha and His Creed

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Total Pages : 274 pages
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Book Synopsis The Story of Gaútama Buddha and His Creed by : Richard Phillips

Download or read book The Story of Gaútama Buddha and His Creed written by Richard Phillips and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

"Ravanisation": The Revitalisation of Ravana among Sinhalese Buddhists in Post-War Sri Lanka

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Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
ISBN 13 : 3643915047
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (439 download)

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Book Synopsis "Ravanisation": The Revitalisation of Ravana among Sinhalese Buddhists in Post-War Sri Lanka by : Deborah de Koning

Download or read book "Ravanisation": The Revitalisation of Ravana among Sinhalese Buddhists in Post-War Sri Lanka written by Deborah de Koning and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses Ravanisation: the revitalisation of Ravana among Sinhalese Buddhists in post-war (after 2009) Sri Lanka. The Hindu Ramayana generally portrays Ravana as a cruel king. How and why, then, has Ravana gained the interest of Sinhalese Buddhists? This study takes an ethnographic perspective to answer these questions. The book discusses multiple Ravana representations that have emerged at an urban Buddhist site (the Sri Devram Maha Viharaya) and a rural site (Lakegala), and discloses how Ravanisation relates to Sinhalese Buddhist ethno-nationalism. In addition, the material, ritual, and spatial perspectives offer unique insights in the personal and local relevance of Ravana.

Saddharma-Puṇḍarīka

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ISBN 13 : 9780486210650
Total Pages : 454 pages
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Download or read book Saddharma-Puṇḍarīka written by and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Saddharma-Puṇḍarīka (The Lotus of the True Law), one of the Mahayana sutras, is perhaps the single most important Mahayana Buddhist work. Composed originally in India, some sections written as early as the beginning of the Christian era, the Lotus is held in enormous esteem by the Northern schools of Buddhism and by Chinese and Japanese Buddhists, particularly Tendai and later developments. Described as "the most eminent" of all the sutras, "the crown jewel" in which "all Buddha-laws are succinctly taught," the Lotus is a keystone in the education of every serious Buddhist. This sutra is essentially a collection of responses, explanations, ex cathedra lectures, and the like, bearing chiefly upon metaphysical issues: the nature of Buddhahood, the concept of nirvana, the Bodhisattva ideal, the rewards of the faithful, and other theoretical matters, that have become essential dogma in all Buddhist schools that have since arisen. A transfiguration of the traditional Buddha-situation is presented: the historical Buddha, the Tathagata or Sakyamuni, is seen in his eternal, supernatural aspect; he sits surrounded by an array of gods, arahats, demons, bodhisattvas, gandharvas, monks and nuns--all eager to hear the infinitely wise utterances of the Great Teacher. The revelations are made sometimes by Sakyamuni, addressing his historical sangha, including Ananda, Sariputra, Kasyapa, et al., and at other times by the Buddhas of the past and the future, Manjusri and Maitreya. This edition contains the complete translation of the Lotus, rendered from Sanskrit by Professor Kern. He has also written a critical introduction to the work and has clarified and supplemented the text by means of numerous footnotes." -- Publisher's description

An Introduction to Buddhist Esoterism

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Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN 13 : 9788120806252
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (62 download)

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Book Synopsis An Introduction to Buddhist Esoterism by : Benoytosh Bhattacharyya

Download or read book An Introduction to Buddhist Esoterism written by Benoytosh Bhattacharyya and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1980 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In spite of the prevalent view against Tantricism and Tantric literature, Hindus in general are in the grip of this very Tantra in their daily life, customs and usages with all the attendant good and evil. The present work investigates and places before the scholars a dispassionate account of the Tantras in general and Buddhist Tantras in particular. The author traces its origin to primitive magic and its development. Narrating the rise of Vajrayana and its place of origin, along with the Tantras and Mantras Buddhism has given to the world, he records the accounts of prominent authors. Aims and objects, the leading tenets, the procedure for worship are elaborated together with a description of the Buddhist deities and its Pantheon. The influence of Buddhist Tantraicism on Hinduism is logically evaluated. Contains Index and illustrations.

The Bejewelled Buddha from India to Burma

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Publisher : Sanctum Books
ISBN 13 : 8190995006
Total Pages : 771 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (99 download)

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Book Synopsis The Bejewelled Buddha from India to Burma by : Claudine Bautze-Picron

Download or read book The Bejewelled Buddha from India to Burma written by Claudine Bautze-Picron and published by Sanctum Books. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 771 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book represents a comprehensive study of 'The Bejewelled Buddha' considering stylistic as well as iconographic issues. A crucial moment in the Buddha's life seems to have been referred to through this image, namely, the sojourn on Mount Meru, where the Buddha sat on Indra's seat and taught all the gods. By occupying the seat of the king of the gods he was able to endorse the royal function of this deity; this becomes particularly evident in the late fifth century, and probably reflects the dramatic situation that the Buddhist community was confronted with, i.e. the political power essentially fostering the Hindu religion and social structure. Hence, the Buddha is depicted as a perfect and powerful ruler sitting at the top of the universe and showing himself adorned as a king; more than any human ruler, the Buddha rules over the universe. There is also another dimension that should never be neglected - as in any other Indian cult, worship of his image entailed offerings of various kinds, such as flower garlands or jewels, being made to the Buddha. The image of the Bejewelled Buddha thus included various constituents while at the same time it was used as the locus where different religious or political concepts found a way of expression. The result was the creation of an image of multi-layered significance which found its way into all Asian cultures.

The Legends and Theories of the Buddhists

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Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Book Synopsis The Legends and Theories of the Buddhists by : Robert Spence Hardy

Download or read book The Legends and Theories of the Buddhists written by Robert Spence Hardy and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Buddha's Not Smiling

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Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN 13 : 9788120833319
Total Pages : 352 pages
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Book Synopsis Buddha's Not Smiling by : Erik D. Curren

Download or read book Buddha's Not Smiling written by Erik D. Curren and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. This book was released on 2008 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book shows a complete picture of the controversy on that aspect of religion, and challenges the reader to judge for themselves.Interest in Buddhism has exploded in the last couple of decades, and millions of people around the world view Tibetan Buddhism as the religion's most pure and authentic form. Yet, a political conflict among Tibetan lamas themselves is now poised to tear the Tibetan Buddhist world apart and threaten the ntegrity of its thousand-year old teachings. On August 2, 1993, Rumtek monastery was attacked. Its monks were expelled and the cloister was turned over to supporters of a boy-lamas appointed by the Chinese government. But Rumtek was not in China, and its attackers were not Communist troops. Rumtek was in India, the refuge for most exiled Tibetans. And it was Tibetan lamas and monks themselves who led the siege. Yet, evidence shows that Chinese agents directly supported Tibetan lamas and monks who attacked Rumtek monastery. While a complete picture of this controversy has been blurred by the media's focus on international Buddhist celebrities, Buddha's Not Smiling challengers Readers to Judge for themselves the health of Tibetan Buddhism today

Buddha's Crown

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Publisher : HarperPrism
ISBN 13 : 9780061003462
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Buddha's Crown by : Duncan Long

Download or read book Buddha's Crown written by Duncan Long and published by HarperPrism. This book was released on 1991-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The young Dalai Lama, the supreme political and spiritual leader of Tibet, disappears amid a bloody kidnapping by a crack force of Major Chen Ling's communist Chinese commandos. To gain strategic international ground, the President orders the Night Stalkers to undermine the Chinese hold on Tibet--and rescue the Dalai Lama.

The Book of Buddhas

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Publisher : Red Wheel
ISBN 13 : 9789074597029
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (97 download)

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Book Synopsis The Book of Buddhas by : Eva Rudy Jansen

Download or read book The Book of Buddhas written by Eva Rudy Jansen and published by Red Wheel. This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book surveys the most common figures and symbols used in Buddhist ritual objects, and is illustrated with many line drawings.

Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by Some Points in the History of Indian Buddhism

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Total Pages : 326 pages
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Book Synopsis Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by Some Points in the History of Indian Buddhism by : Thomas William Rhys Davids

Download or read book Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by Some Points in the History of Indian Buddhism written by Thomas William Rhys Davids and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Manual Of Zen Buddhism (Annotated Edition)

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Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3849622029
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (496 download)

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Book Synopsis Manual Of Zen Buddhism (Annotated Edition) by : Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki

Download or read book Manual Of Zen Buddhism (Annotated Edition) written by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 2012 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, D.Litt., Professor of Buddhist Philosophy in the Otani University, Kyoto, was probably the greatest living authority on Buddhist philosophy, and certainly the greatest authority on Zen Buddhism. His major works in English on the subject of Buddhism number a dozen or more, and of his works in Japanese as yet unknown to the West there are at least eighteen. Contents: Editor's Foreword To Second Edition Editor's Note To Second Edition Preface To First Edition I. Gathas And Prayers I. On Opening The Sutra Ii. Confession Iii. The Threefold Refuge Iv. The Four Great Vows V. The Worshipping Of The Sarira Vi. The Teaching Of The Seven Buddhas Vii. The Gatha Of Impermanence Viii. The Yemmei Kwannon Ten-Clause Sutra Ix. Prayer On The Occasion Of Feeding The Hungry Ghosts X. General Prayer Xi. Prayer Of The Bell Ii. The Dharanis I. Dharani Of Removing Disasters Ii. Dharani Of The Great Compassionate One Iii. Dharani Of The Victorious Buddha-Crown Iii. The Sutras I. English Translation Of The Shingyo Ii. The Kwannon Sutra Iii. The Kongokyo Or Diamond Sutra Iv. The Lankavatara Sutra V. The Ryogonkyo, Or Surangama Sutra Iv. From The Chinese Zen Masters I. Bodhidharma On The Twofold Entrance To The Tao Ii. On Believing In Mind (Shinjin-No-Mei) Iii. From Hui-Neng's Tan-Ching Iv. Yoka Daishi's "Song Of Enlightenment" V. Baso (Ma-Tsu) And Sekito (Shih-T'ou), Two Great Masters Of The T'ang Dynasty Vi. Huang-Po's Sermon, From "Treatise On The Essentials Of The Transmission Of Mind" (Denshin Hoyo) Vii. Gensha On The: Three Invalids Viii. The Ten Oxherding Pictures V. From The Japanese Zen Masters I. Dai-O Kokushi "On Zen" 2. Dai-O Kokushi's Admonition 3. Daito Kokushi's Admonition Iv. Kwanzan Kokushi's Admonition V. Muso Kokushi's Admonition Vi. Hakuin's "Song Of Meditation" Vi. The Buddhist Statues And Pictures In A Zen Monastery I. The Buddha Ii. The Bodhisattvas Iii. The Arhats Iv. The Protecting Gods V. Some Of The Historical Figures

The Gods of Northern Buddhism

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Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486255750
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (557 download)

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Book Synopsis The Gods of Northern Buddhism by : Alice Getty

Download or read book The Gods of Northern Buddhism written by Alice Getty and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invaluable reference covers names, attributes, symbolism, representations of deities in Mahayana pantheon of China, Japan, Tibet, etc. 185 illus.