41. What Is Theravada? Help Home What is Theravada buddhism? A Thumbnail Sketch. by John Bullitt Copyright © 2002 John Bullitt. Pali The Language of Theravada buddhism. http://www.accesstoinsight.org/theravada.html

Help Home What is Theravada Buddhism? A Thumbnail Sketch by John Bullitt For free distribution only. You may print copies of this work for your personal use. You may re-format and redistribute this work for use on computers and computer networks, provided that you charge no fees for its distribution or use. See also Frequently Asked Questions about Buddhism Theravada (pronounced more or less "terraVAHduh"), the "Doctrine of the Elders," is the school of Buddhism that draws its scriptural inspiration from the texts of the Pali Canon, or Tipitaka , which scholars generally accept as containing the earliest surviving record of the Buddha's teachings. For many centuries, Theravada has been the predominant religion of continental Southeast Asia (Thailand, Myanmar/Burma, Cambodia, and Laos) and Sri Lanka; today Theravada Buddhists number over 100 million worldwide. In recent decades Theravada has begun to take root in the West. Many Buddhisms, One Dhamma-vinaya The Buddha called the religion he founded Dhamma-vinaya

42. Buddhist Practice In Belgium: Index Addresses of associations and temples where you will get a first acquaintance and the possibility to practice buddhism. With texts and quotations. Not a full English version. http://members.tripod.com/Shakyamuni/EN/en_index.htm

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Bouddhisme en Belgique English index Buddhist Practice in Belgium Site plan His Holiness the Dalaï-Lama's teachings in 1999 Addresses Links to Belgian Buddhist sites Zen practice in Belgium soto, rinzai, Vietnamese, ch'an? Addresses for the practice of Zen in Belgium Texts : Life and death Metta sutra Foundation of all good qualities Prayers for Tibet ... Declaration on the 40 years anniversary of the Lhassa uprising. Letter to the Buddhist Community by 22 Western Buddhist teachers. For zen texts see the Butsudo site. Butsudo: a discussion list and a site on Zen Buddhism The site has numerous pages in English. The list is in French, postings in English welcome, and deals with the study and practice of Zen Buddhism (meditation, compassion, wisdom, action, engagement, everyday life ); Transmission of Zen in the West (adaptation, misunderstandings, drifts); the Western sanghas; various forms of Zen (Japanese Zen, ch'an, Korean Son, Vietnamese Thien). " To subscribe on the Onelist site by e-mail FAQ AZI and AZB: a reform process was launched at la Gendronnière's seminar on the future of AZI. Only two belgians were there (from the Mons dojo), out of 175 people who discussed freely the issues dealt on this site for months and new questions regarding opennes inwards and outwards. A light of hope has been lit.

43. Tibetan Buddhism Tibetan buddhism Nechung The State Oracle of Tibet History of Nechung monastery Spiritual traditions of Nechung monastery To become Nechung s Medium is not http://www.tibet.com/Buddhism/

Tibetan Buddhism Nechung - The State Oracle of Tibet History of Nechung monastery Spiritual traditions of Nechung monastery To become Nechung's Medium is not an ordinary duty ... Homepage This site is maintained and updated by The Office of Tibet, the official agency of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in London. This Web page may be linked to any other Web sites. Contents may not be altered. Last updated: 27-Sept-99

44. Under Construction A guide to Theravada buddhism. Your questions answered by Major General Ananda Weerasekera. http://www.beyondthenet.net

Under Construction The site you were trying to reach does not currently have a default page. It may be in the process of being upgraded. Please try this site again later. If you still experience the problem, try contacting the Web site administrator.

45. Diamond Way Buddhism All about buddhism. New editon of the book by Lama Ole Nydahl Entering the Diamond Way A perfect book to introduce Westerners to Tibetan buddhism. . http://www.diamondway-buddhism.org/

S E R V I C E The Diamond Way opens the most skillful methods of the Buddha to the modern world. It helps us discover and develop our inner richness for the benefit of all beings as well as ourselves. All about Buddhism Audio Books Buddhism Calendar ... Video Karma Kagyu Topics Centers Gallery Glossary Lineage ... Teachers Join the Community Centers Dharma Web Index Infoline Membership ... Trust Center Banner Competition : see the results and vote! Email on Postcards : see our new postcard service Listen to mantras : Lama Ole Nydahl recites the mantra " Om Mani Peme Hung " and the mantra " Karmapa Tschenno " in MP3-Quality! N E W F R E S H "I was recently donated a personal computer to me by a western devotee. I am very much so happy to see buddhist web sites! Especially those from our lineage such as this. I send my blessings and official confirmation of this web site. It has some of the best information, and forever the blessings of the lineage. May it fill all space to benefit all beings." The 17th Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje: Guestbook entry on June 25th, 09:26:21 am.

46. Index | Buddhism | BBC World Service buddhismincrease your understanding by reading and hearing about different religions from around the world. BBC World Service, buddhism Introduction. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/world_religions/buddhism.shtml

Front Page WORLD News Sport Business Entertainment ... Site Map REGIONS Africa Americas Asia-Pacific Europe ... South Asia SERVICES About Us Contact Us Help Text Only ... Mobile/PDAs You are in: Front Page Sitemap Religions of the World Buddhism Buddhism - Introduction Buddhism is a vast and complex religious and philosophical tradition which stretches back over 2,500 years. Over the last 30 years Buddhism has seen growth in the West as its non-dogmatic nature, rationality, possibility of a spiritual guide, and opportunity for personal transformation have all made it attractive to post-modern society. It has about 500 million adherents around the world-45,000 active Buddhists in UK 'Buddha' means 'one who has woken up'. Most people live asleep, never knowing or seeing life as it really is. As a consequence they suffer. A buddha is someone who awakens to the knowledge of the world as it truly is and so finds release from suffering.

47. The Dhanakosa Buddhist, Meditation And Yoga Retreat Centre (UK) Website Introductory meditation and buddhism retreats by the shores of Loch Voil. Location, photographs and retreat schedule. http://www.dhanakosa.com/index.htm

DHANAKOSA BUDDHIST, MEDITATION AND YOGA RETREAT CENTRE ( UK ) About Dhanakosa Meditation and Buddhism Regulars Retreats 2004 Introductory Retreats ... What is a Retreat Dhanakosa is a Buddhist and Meditation retreat centre in Scotland, an ideal place for learning meditation and complimentary activities like yoga, tai chi, hillwalking, massage etc. Dhanakosa sits by the shores of Loch Voil in the Balquhidder valley, and is surrounded by the magnificent mountains and forests of the southern Scottish Highlands. 15 miles from Callander and only one and a half hours drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh, Dhanakosa is easily accessible by public transport and provides a quiet and beautiful setting for retreats. For further details on Dhanakosa or the various retreats on offer in 2004, select one of the links above. For information on meditation and buddhism courses in Scotland please visit www.fwboscotland.com

48. Zen@MetaLab The International Research Institute for Zen buddhism (IRIZ) at Hanazono University (Kyoto, Japan) is an academic research institution devoted to the study of http://www.ibiblio.org/zen/

please direct any complaints about this site's content to the webmaster established by ben walter updated march 12, 1999 by adam fuller Lightning flashes, Sparks shower, In one blink of your eyes, You have missed seeing. If you've wandered here wanting to know what Zen is, then more than likely you will come away disappointed. This is a question that is easily asked but not easily answered. A Hindu story tells of a fish who asked of another fish: "I have always heard about the sea, but what is it? Where is it?" The other fish replied: "You live, move and have your being in the sea. The sea is within you and without you, and you are made of sea, and you will end in sea. The sea surrounds you as your own being." The only true answer is the one that you find for youself. This page on Zen was created while I was searching for a home for an on-line version of The Gateless Gate , a famous collection of koans (a koan is a short story, often a dialog between a student and a teacher, that points towards some essence of the spirit of Zen). I don't claim to be an expert on koans or on Zen, but I fell in love with the spirit of the Zen teachings and wanted to be able to share some of the koans with the Net at large. Read a koan picked at random from the text.

49. Buddhism In Toronto - West (Mississauga Buddhist), Buddhism In Toronto (Toronto List of Buddhist temples and centers in Toronto West. http://buddhismcanada.com/toronto-w.html

Buddhism in Toronto - West The following list shows Buddhist temples and centers West of Toronto. Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, Toronto Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) 6525 Millcreek Dr. Mississauga, Ont. L5N 7K6 905/814-0465; fax: 905/814-0469 Spiritual head: Ven. Master Hsing Yun; Humanistic Buddhism; affiliated with Fo Guang Shan , Taiwan Activities: See Web site at www.blia.ca Contact: Stanley Kwan, president Updated 21 April, 2002 Chùa Pháp Vân Phap Van Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Centre of Ontario 420 Traders Blvd. E. Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7 905/712-8809; fax: 905/712-8836 Resident Abbot: Ven. Thich Tam Hoa; spiritual teacher: Rev. Thich Nhat Quan; Pure Land; associated with the Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation of Canada Activities: recite sutra on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Weekly Sunday service from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Both in Vietnamese.  Visitors are welcome. For more information, visit our Web site at http://www.phapvan.ca Languages: Vietnamese, English Updated May 11, 2003

50. Frequently Asked Questions From Alt.zen Glossary, some terms related to Zen buddhism briefly defined. Unless otherwise noted or obvious the Japanese form is given first. Two Books On buddhism. http://www.ibiblio.org/zen/faq.html

Frequently Asked Questions from alt.zen What's in this FAQ? What is Zen? (the simple question) What is Zen? (the real question) Why do people post such nonsense to this group? Instructions for the practice of zazen (sitting meditation) ... About this FAQ (editors note) What is Zen? (the simple question) Zen is short for Zen Buddhism. It is sometimes called a religion and sometimes called a philosophy. Choose whichever term you prefer; it simply doesn't matter. Historically, Zen Buddhism originates in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Around 500 B.C. he was a prince in what is now India. At the age of 29, deeply troubled by the suffering he saw around him, he renounced his privileged life to seek understanding. After 6 years of struggling as an ascetic he finally achieved Enlightenment at age 35. After this he was known as the Buddha (meaning roughly "one who is awake"). In a nutshell, he realized that everything is subject to change and that suffering and discontentment are the result of attachment to circumstances and things which, by their nature, are impermanent. By ridding oneself of these attachments, including attachment to the false notion of self or "I", one can be free of suffering. The teachings of the Buddha have, to this day, been passed down from teacher to student. Around 475 A.D. one of these teachers, Bodhidharma, traveled from India to China and introduced the teachings of the Buddha there. In China Buddhism mingled with Taoism. The result of this mingling was the Ch'an School of Buddhism. Around 1200 A.D. Ch'an Buddhism spread from China to Japan where it is called (at least in translation) Zen Buddhism.

51. Houston Buddhism Directory of Buddhist groups, associations, and temples in Houston area. http://www.cs.uh.edu/~tihuang/bud_hou.htm

BUDDHISM IN HOUSTON originally maintained by Anne C. Klein (anne at dawnmountain . org converted to HTML and maintained by T. Mark Huang (tihuang at cs . uh . edu) Notes from Mark: Thanks for visiting this page. As you might have known, this page hasn't been updated for quite a while. I am cluttered with work at school and no longer have time to update this page. I apologize that I couldn't get to the requests for updates. If you know someone would like to take over the maintenance of this page, please contact me at tihuang at cs . uh . edu . Thanks. 11/20/2002 Buddhist Organizations List: DALLAS BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION DAWN MOUNTAIN DHARMA RAIN DIAMOND WAY BUDDHIST CENTER, CLEAR LAKE ... WAT BUDDHAVAS OF HOUSTON What's new: Major update for Houston Zen Community (including new contact and event announcement). New web address for Houston Zen Community Updates for Insight Meditation Houston and Diamond Way Buddhist Center, Houston Events announcement for Insight Meditation Houston Events announcement for Insight Meditation Houston Minor update for Wat Buddhavas of Houston Minor update for Houston Shambhala Meditation Center Events update for Diamond Way Buddhist Center, Houston

52. Mysticism In World Religions: Frames Version Explores the mystical literature of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. Consists of quotations from various scriptures and the writings of individual mystics compared and contrasted by topic. http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/

If you don't have frames... You can still explore the non-frames version of Mysticism in World Religions

53. Introduction To Buddhism Introduction to buddhism. Return to buddhism in the National Capital of Canada Return to buddhism in the National Capital of Canada. http://dharma.ncf.ca/introduction/buddhism.html

Introduction to Buddhism Return to Buddhism in the National Capital of Canada About these documents About Buddhism Life of the Buddha ... andre@freenet.carleton.ca Last modified, December 17th, 1996. Return to Buddhism in the National Capital of Canada

54. In Los Angeles - Urban Dharma Contains articles and links. http://www.urbandharma.org/buddhala.html

The L.A. Dharma Web Site A focal point for insight meditation in Los Angeles. The Asian Classics Institute, Los Angeles Offers formal study courses in Buddhism Rev. Kusala Bhikshu... Los Angeles An American born Buddhist Monk living and working in LA. Urban Dharma - Sitting and Discussion with Rev. Kusala ...Wednesdays and Fridays... The Wilshire Center Parish Association to address the problems of hunger and homelessness. with Search@LA ...Buddhism on Campus The UCLA Center for Buddhist Studies The University Buddhist Association at UCLA The University Buddhist Association at USC The University Buddhist Association at UCI ...News and Media... Zen, USA ...Mary Rourke, LA Times... Soul Searching ...Janet Kinosian, LA Times... Frenzy Without, Peace Within

55. Kadampa Buddhism In San Jose Dharma Center of Mahayana buddhism (New Kadampa Tradition) offering systematic, ongoing meditation and study programs. http://www.kadampas.org/kbba_pgs/sj.html

Duldzin Dragpa Center - Programs and Events Introductory classes: General Program Intermediate classes: Foundation Program Special events Calendar ... Site index Classes of Kadampa Buddhism in San Jose are provided by Duldzin Dragpa Buddhist Center. Duldzin Dragpa Center provides two levels of ongoing Buddhist study programs and also a variety of special events. The teacher is John Greenham . John has been a student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for over ten years and studies on the Teacher Training Program at Saraha Center in San Francisco. He is married with two children, and works as an engineer in the recording industry. The General Program teachers are James Gardner and Kelsang Gamo James works as an engineer in Silicon Valley and is a very sincere practitioner with an excellent understanding of the Dharma. Kelsang Gamo is an ordained Buddhist Nun and is known for her warmth, sincerity, and compassionate heart. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 53142 San Jose, CA 95153 Telephone: Email: admddbc@aol.com back to top

56. Atlanta Buddhism Or Buddhism In Atlanta Or Buddhist Atlanta Links and contact information for Atlanta's Buddhist groups. http://www.well.com/user/tomcarr/atlanta_buddhism.htm

Atlanta Buddhism Directory Information on Buddhist groups in Atlanta: Buddhist Groups with web pages: Atlanta Center for Zen and the Arts and International Zen Dojo Sogenkai Atlanta - Rinzai. Under the auspices of Daihonzan Chozen-ji. Atlanta Shambala Center - Group started by Chogyam Trungpa. Offers free meditation instruction in both a Buddhist and a non-sectarian form. Offers many other programs. Atlanta Soto Zen Center - Zen Buddhist center in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta: ZenSpace - Non-affiliated temple practicing Soto-style zazen. Drepung Loseling Monastery - Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in Atlanta, Georgia. Dorje Ling Buddhist Center - Tibetan Buddhist center of the Jonangpa Lineage Emory Zen Group - Zen group at Emory University Rameshori Buddhist Center - offers classes in Atlanta/Decatur, Little Five Points, Marietta, Chamblee, Snellville, and Athens. Member of the New Kadampa Tradition Asian American Buddhist Directory This is a directory or Asian American Buddhist groups in Atlanta. Some of these groups have classes in English. Others do not. Call for more info. Georgia Buddhist Vihara Theravada Buddhist Temple and Vipassana Meditation Zen Center of Georgia Rinzai and Akido, in Avondale and Alpharetta.

57. Basics Of Buddhism buddhism An Introduction buddhism is a major global religion with a complex history and system of beliefs. Karma plays out in the buddhism cycle of rebirth. http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm

Buddhism: An Introduction Buddhism is a major global religion with a complex history and system of beliefs. The following is intended only to introduce Buddhism's history and fundamental tenets, and by no means covers the religion exhaustively. To learn more about Buddhism, please look through our Web Resources section for other in-depth, online sources of information. Siddhartha Gautama: The Buddha The Four Noble Truths The Four Noble Truths comprise the essence of Buddha's teachings, though they leave much left unexplained. They are the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering. More simply put, suffering exists; it has a cause; it has an end; and it has a cause to bring about its end. The notion of suffering is not intended to convey a negative world view, but rather, a pragmatic perspective that deals with the world as it is, and attempts to rectify it. The concept of pleasure is not denied, but acknowledged as fleeting. Pursuit of pleasure can only continue what is ultimately an unquenchable thirst. The same logic belies an understanding of happiness. In the end, only aging, sickness, and death are certain and unavoidable. The Four Noble Truths are a contingency plan for dealing with the suffering humanity faces suffering of a physical kind, or of a mental nature. The First Truth identifies the presence of suffering. The Second Truth, on the other hand, seeks to determine the cause of suffering. In Buddhism, desire and ignorance lie at the root of suffering. By desire, Buddhists refer to craving pleasure, material goods, and immortality, all of which are wants that can never be satisfied. As a result, desiring them can only bring suffering. Ignorance, in comparison, relates to not seeing the world as it actually is. Without the capacity for mental concentration and insight, Buddhism explains, one's mind is left undeveloped, unable to grasp the true nature of things. Vices, such as greed, envy, hatred and anger, derive from this ignorance.

58. Buddhism, An Introduction, John C. Powers, Publications, Faculty Of Asian Studie buddhism, an Introduction. John C. Powers. Table of contents I. Introduction; The Spread of buddhism Outside of India; II. Buddhist Texts; III. http://www.anu.edu.au/asianstudies/textnotes/buddhism.html

National Institute for Asia and the Pacific ANU Home Search ANU Faculty of Asian Studies ... Publications Buddhism, an Introduction John C. Powers Faculty of Asian Studies Australian National University Chapter from a book Anthology of Scriptures of World Religions , by John Powers and James Fieser, published by McGraw-Hill Publications in 1997. The anthology contains a revised version of this chapter, with updated translations, and chapters of scriptures of all the world's major religious traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Bah'ai, and Zoroastrianism. The anthology is available in three forms: (1) an anthology of Western religions; (2) an anthology of Asian religions; and (3) an anthology of all the world's religions. Table of contents I. Introduction The Spread of Buddhism Outside of India II. Buddhist Texts III. Selections from Buddhist Texts ... The Buddha and the Texts of the Pali Canon The Life of the Buddha The First Sermon Analysis of the Truths The Buddha's Good Qualities Nirvana Dependent Arising Consciousness is a Dependent Arising Questions That Should Be Avoided Selflessness Instructions on Meditation Ordination of Women The Cessation of Suffering My Teacher Learning and Good Conduct Count More than Birth The Joy of Release Excerpts from The Path of Truth

59. BBC - Religion & Ethics - Buddhism The essentials. buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. Living. Related Links. BBCi, Latest buddhism news. http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/index.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index WEDNESDAY 2nd June 2004 Text only BBC Homepage Religions Buddhism ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! The essentials Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life and do not worship gods or deities. The basics Introduction Customs Worship Subdivisions History Beliefs Holy days Features Features Sacred Mandala Sand Painting Mandala sand painting was introduced by the Buddha and teaches the impermanence of life. See the gallery of the ritualistic construction of this exquisite artistic tradition of Tantric Buddhism. The Four Noble Truths Four leading Western Buddhist teachers each explore the meaning of one of The Four Noble Truths for the contemporary audience. Buddhism in Britain Buddhist author, Diana St Ruth, looks at how Buddhism has developed in Britain since the nineteenth century. A-Z of world religions Choose Atheism Baha'i Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Islam Jainism Judaism Mormon Paganism Shinto Sikhism Unitarianism Have your say Newsletter Living Related Links BBCi Latest Buddhism news Wesak (birth of the Buddha) festival in Manchester Send a Wesak e-card Non-BBC Buddha.net

60. Zen Buddhist Texts Offers texts about Zen buddhism, meditation, and other sitting practices. http://www.io.com/~snewton/zen/

Zen Buddhist Texts Portland Zen Community Primary Zen Texts The Wider Zen Sangha Books to Read ... Zen Buddhist Texts Home The author of the Zen Buddhist Texts site strongly opposes the aggressive and violent action against Iraq by armed forces of the United States and Great Britain. web clipping application and give it try! Also available as an AvantGo channel Greetings. This is the Zen Buddhist Texts Web Page. In these pages you'll find texts about Zen Buddhism, Zen meditation (zazen) and other Zen sitting practices (samu, kinhin), sayings and talks (teisho) of Zen masters and Zen Buddhist ritual and chants of interest to both novices and those with years of practice. Please send me email at if there is a link here that doesn't seem to work right. In October, 1998 I relocated to Portland, OR. I've finally revamped these pages to reflect something of that change, de-emphasizing my old sitting groups. I'm now working on organizing the information about Portland Zen groups. I'd love to hear about any you know of. Sorry, the wisdom service is out of order.

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