G-Funk Eastern & Western Philosophy 2/11/2014 Vajrayana Buddhism The word “Vajrayana” comes from the Sanskrit word vajra, which refers to, the indestructible thunderbolt made by the god of weather and war, Indra. Vajra also translates to diamond to represent its unbreakable strength. Vajrayana Buddhism is thus also referred to as the Diamond Vehicle, the Indestructible Path of Buddhism, the Thunderbolt Vehicle, and many other names. While Vajrayana Buddhism is known to originate from India, it
The Similarities and Differences between Theravada and Vajrayana Before we compare and contrast these two different sects of the same religion, we probably need to define the why first. There appears to quite a few different splinters of Buddhism, however they seem to all have the same goal, just a different way of achieving that goal. Why? I believe it all comes down to interpretation. Since Guatama Buddha did not have any written record of his teachings and the first documented record
The Role of Women in Tibetan Buddhism “In Tantric Buddhism, we are dealing with a misogynist, destructive, masculine philosophy and religion which is hostile to life – i.e. the precise opposite of that for which it is trustingly and magnanimously welcomed in the figure of the Dalai Lama.”[1] Within Tibetan Buddhism, there is an inherent contradiction regarding the status of women. Although in many aspects women are seen and treated as inferior to men, several of the ancient and fundamental values
My Mandala is about Respect, Honesty, Compassion, Enjoyment and Courage and the Cross. For respect I drew, a man saluting, I drew this because in the army a salute is a sign of respect and I chose this because respect is very important for me, for I would like to be respected for what I have done and so it is very important in my universe. Also for honesty I drew Pinocchio with his long nose when he lies, now I know that drawing Pinocchio with a long nose usually signifies a lie, but for my Mandala
Mental Imagery and Its Impact on Athletic Performance Jim just sat there before his match. Everyone else was running and warming up, but Jim just sat there. When the dual started, Jim went out on the mat and pinned his opponent, after showing excellent technique. The rest of the team lost. They didn't understand it; they would work out before the dual and couldn't win, but all Jim did was sit there and he won while showing excellent skill. Later they found out that Jim was using a technique
Art was largely used to express traditions in the Himalayan region. Once upon Many Times is an exhibition at Rubin Museum of Art representing a wide range of visual narratives and reproductions of temple murals, which can be regarded as exceptional examples of Himalayan art based upon Tibetan myths and legends. Furthermore, this paper will analyze the color arrangement, composition, proportion, hierarchy and motifs of the historical narrative Shantarakshita and scenes of his life and the Drowa Sangmo
It may be difficult to imagine how the Chinese revolution, the Buddha, and a princess shaped the path of Tibetan Buddhism into the Hawaiian islands, particularly in the island of Kauai. This essay will illustrate how my experience at a Buddhist burial ground in Kauai had its roots in Beijing, Lhasa, and Lumbini. I will argue that the presence of Tibetan Buddhism on the island of Kauai was primarily driven by the Communist revolution in China in 1949 and their reannexation of Tibet in 1959. This
Tibetan Thanka Paintings Tibet, with its isolated, harsh geographical location and history of political and social remoteness would seem an unlikely place to provide a “cradle for creative art” (Bailey 22). Yet it is in this desolate section of the world that one of the most intriguing artistic cultures has been cultivating over hundreds of centuries. One facet of what makes Tibetan art so unique and interesting is its interdependency on its religious beliefs. In Tibet one might use the words
At least every Asian country with a Buddhist community has experience some sort of civil war, foreign invasion, or systematic poverty and tyranny. During the Khmer Rouge era, Buddhism was nearly destroyed. Monks were tortured, killed and forced into lay life. Buddhist temples were destroyed and used as a prison area. After the defeat of the Khmer Rouge, Buddhism remained repressed within Cambodia. Some Buddhist monks or leaders responded with forms of social engagement. That being said, Maha Ghosananda
large part of Vajrayana Buddhism, and provides the Tibetan people with many spiritual forces to worship and incorporate into Tantric practices. Cosmology, rituals involving sexual unions, chants, and elaborate arrangements worshipping gods are completely absent from Buddhist Modernism, which creates an even larger rift between Vajrayana Buddhism of Tibet and Hanh’s presentation to the West. One could even say that Buddhist Modernism alienates these spiritual qualities of Vajrayana Buddhism by not
the Buddha had. The three main schools of Buddhism include Theravada Buddhism, which is the most orthodox school of Buddhism and is commonly referred to as “the doctrine of the elders”, Mahayana Buddhism, which translates to “great vehicle”, and Vajrayana Buddhism, which is the more mystically inclined school of the three. This report will examine the unique features of the three schools of Buddhism. Theravada Buddhism Theravada Buddhism is one of the first major Buddhist traditions. The Theravada
hunger, before the bodhisattva offers himself to her. In this paper, the three branches of Buddhism will be used to demonstrate how the tale of the Tigress can be depicted through these three vehicles of Buddhism, which are Mahayana, Theravada and, Vajrayana. The thesis of this paper isthat through the Mahayana branch, generosity is the main perfection that is used to demonstrate the importance of giving away possessions. Through the Theravada vehicle, renunciation
It is well known that the religions of Asia have spread across the continent and lingered within the culture of the land and the minds of their people. It can be seen how Taoist, Confucius, Hindu, and Buddhist thought have influenced Asia and its people. Buddhism especially has had a profound effect on the Asian world and even its close neighbors in the Middle East. Statues of the grandeur yet modest Buddha can been observed all over the continent. The Longmen Grottoes, the site of the Vairocana
beliefs are expressed in action to not only in the ancient times of Buddhism, but to many modern Buddhists following the tradition today. It influences the way of life to behave as a Buddhist in many different forms. This includes Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Zen and many more. Because of this diversity, it ensures a long survival of the Buddhist tradition, which has become one of the most vivid and rich religious movements
Islam and Buddhism Rooted in thousands years of tradition, rituals and practices Islam and Buddhism are at the forefront of the major World Religions. Their influences on culture, politics and society have reached far and wide; from quaint villages in the Middle East to roaring metropolitan areas of China and Japan. Islam is born out of the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, while Buddhism focuses on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Although many people claim to know these two religions, the
Sky burials are a form of funeral practice performed by Vajrayana Buddhists in Eastern Asian countries, mainly Tibet. The Tibetan word “བྱ་གཏོར” literally translates to “bird-scattered” in English. In the burial, a human corpse is broken down and laid on top of a mountain, where it is expected to be eaten and carried off by a griffon vulture or decompose due to prolonged exposure to nature. It is known to be a form of excarnation, and is predicted to have evolved from defleshing practices that were
(Greater Vehicle) became the one favored by Tibet. Brought to Tibet from India, Mahayana Buddhism became the recognized religion in Tibet by the time of Tri Song Detsen around the 8th century. While during the same time a new form of Mahayana Buddhism- Vajrayāna was sweeping across
Huston Smith’s analogy of people of different religions climbing up the same mountain in a contrasting way is exactly how I view the different religions of the world. I think Smith is saying that they are very different but in the end all religions are the same when we have climbed the mountain (of life). I think Stephen Prothero thought it was not ethically responsible because it seems like Smith doesn’t speak on the differences of the religions but he does. The climb up the mountain is unfamiliar
world: Mahayana (The Great Vehicle), Theravada (The Way of the Elders), and Vajrayana (The Diamond Vehicle). Mahayana Buddhism is prevalent in many countries with large Buddhist populations such as China, Japan, Vietnam and South Korea and is therefore believed to be the largest branch. Theravada Buddhism is the second largest and is primarily located in Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka, Laos, and Cambodia. The smallest, Vajrayana Buddhism, is found in Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia and Bhutan. Each of these three
The Pali Canon is a collection of texts central to the teachings of Theravada Buddhism. The Pali Canon addresses the rules of conduct and regulations within the monastic order of Buddhism, the discourses spoken by the Buddha and his disciples, and scholastic interpretation of the teachings of the Buddha (Fronsdal 2005). We will first focus on the discourses spoken by the Buddha to further our understanding of the Buddhist religion. [Buddha:] “What do you think monks: Is form permanent or impermanent