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iabu_journal.pdfThe Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Universities2211 viewsThe journal of the International Association of Buddhist Universities
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08_Seon_Dialogues_web.pdfVolume 8. Seon Dialogues2199 viewsSeon Dialogues
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Panca_Sila_Pali_Canon.pdfPanca Sila (The Five Precepts) in The Pali Canon2191 viewsIn some suttas only the first four precepts are mentioned, whereas all five precepts are described together in other suttas. The first four precepts are pakati-sila whereas the fifth precept is pannati-sila. Venerable Nyanatiloka explains in his Buddhist Dictionary that pakati-sila [is] natural or genuine morality, [which] is distinct from those outward rules of conduct laid down for either laymen or monks. Those latter are the so-called prescribed morality (pannatti-sila).
Suttas which include The Five Precepts are listed.
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BuHinSonShin~1.pdfBU HIN SON SHIN DO-RO-NI2164 viewsSarva Durgati PariÅ›odhana Uá¹£nÄ«á¹£a Vijaya DhÄraṇī
All Bad-conditions Purifying [Buddha]-Crown Victory Prayer.
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toward_sustainable_science_a_buddhist_look_at_trend_in_scientific_development.pdfToward Sustainable Science: A Buddhist Look at Trend in Scientific Development.2114 views
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8_Precepts_Letter_Middle-Way.pdfEight Precepts Letter to Middle-Way2104 viewsA letter from Jacquetta Gomes (Bodhicarini Upasika Jayasili), BGKT Buddhist Group of Kendal (Theravada), in response to Roger Farrington, ‘Should Buddhists be Teetotallers?’, The Middle Way: Journal of The Buddhist Society, 85 (3) November 2010, pp.167–70. The letter explains that Ajivatthamaka Sila (Eight Precepts with Right Livelihood as the Eighth clarify the alcohol issue and explain how alcohol is included in the DKP (Dasa Kusala Kamma-patha) Ten Wholesome Courses of Action.
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kathina.pdfKathina: Then and Now2078 viewsThe kathina ceremony is now an internationally established celebration where the Sangha and the laity meet to participate in mutually rewarding, meritorious activities. Throughout the centuries, the way of carrying out the ceremony has changed with local interpretations, practices and customs. How much has deviated from the original scriptural tradition - how much is in accordance with the scriptures and how much is mere invention? In this booklet, Venerable Aggacitta Bhikkhu combines his scriptural knowledge and practical experience to scrutinise the kathina ceremony through two articles: The Scriptural Tradition of Kathina; Kathina Benefits - Illusion, Delusion and Resolution.
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11_Exposition_web.pdfVolume 11. Exposition of the Sutra of Brahma's Net2077 viewsExposition of the Sutra of Brahma's Net.
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thera-chifuner.pdfTheravadin Buddhist Chinese Funeral2076 viewsGenerally, a Chinese funeral is a mixture of Taoist, Confucian and Buddhist rites. How then should a Theravadin Buddhist funeral be conducted? Venerable Suvanno, a respected and senior Theravadin Buddhist monk of Chinese descent explains how a Theravadin Buddhist Chinese funeral may be conducted.
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wh238AnguttaraNikaya3.pdfPart 2. Anguttara Nikaya2072 viewsAn abridged translation of the five-volume Buddhist sutra, from the Pali canon. The original translation was by Nyanaponika Thera, and these 208 selected discourses have been revised and given an introduction by Bhikkhu Bodhi. Bhikkhu Bodhi provides a systematic introduction to the Buddha`s teaching in the Anguttara Nikaya. The translators also provide notes, a glossary, and another introduction placing the Anguttara in the context of the larger Theravada Buddhist Canon. This readable but precise translation will be welcomed by both students of Theravada Buddhism as well as anyone wishing to learn from the Buddha`s teachings.
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