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Buddhist Practices
Buddhism (Pali language, Pali and ''Buddha Dharma'') is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddhahood, Buddha, "the awakened one". The following outline is provided as an overview of, and topical guide to, Buddhism. The Buddha Gautama Buddha * Tathāgata — meaning "Thus Come One" ''and'' "Thus Gone One" simultaneously, the epithet the Buddha uses most often to refer to himself; occasionally it is used as a general designation for a person who has reached the highest attainment * Buddha's Birthday * Eight Great Events * Four sights, The Four Sights — observations that affected Prince Siddhartha deeply and made him realize the sufferings of all beings, and compelled him to begin his spiritual journey ** An old man ** A sick man ** A dead man ** An Asceticism, ascetic/Monk * Qualities of the Buddha ** Abandonment of all de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karuṇā
() is generally translated as compassion or mercy and sometimes as self-compassion or spiritual longing. It is a significant spiritual concept in the Indic religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. Hinduism In Hinduism, is one of the fundamental virtues and qualities that a spiritual aspirant is encouraged to cultivate. Many Hindu deities are depicted as embodiments of compassion. Karuṇā is often linked with other virtues such as "Maitri" (loving-kindness) and "Ahimsa" (non-violence). Together, these virtues form the foundation of a righteous and spiritually fulfilling life. The word comes from the Sanskrit kara, meaning “to do” or “to make,” indicating an action-based form of compassion, rather than the pity or sadness associated with the English word. In Hindu mythology, the concept of "Karuṇā" or compassionate action is deeply embedded and is often illustrated through stories, characters, and teachings. Each avatar's story of Hindu pantheon is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maya (mother Of Buddha)
Maya (; Devanagari: , IAST: ), also known as Mahāmāyā and Māyādevī, was Queen of Shakya and the mother of Siddhartha Gautama, better known as the Buddha. She was the wife of Śuddhodana, the king of the Shakya kingdom. She died days after giving birth and the Buddha was raised by her sister, Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī, who became the first Buddhist nun ordained by the Buddha.''Buddhist Goddesses of India'' by Miranda Shaw (Oct 16, 2006) pages 45-46''History of Buddhist Thought'' by E. J. Thomas (Dec 1, 2000) pages In the Buddhist Commentaries, Maya was on a traditional journey to her familial home in Devadaha where she would give birth, but her labor started as they were in Lumbini. The Buddha was then born in the gardens and Maya died soon after the birth of the Buddha, generally said to have been seven days afterwards. Maya was then reborn, or came to life again, in a Buddhist heaven, a pattern that is said to be followed in the births of all Buddhas. Thus Maya did not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Śuddhodana
Śuddhodana (; Pali: ''Suddhodana''), meaning "he who grows pure rice," was the father of Siddhartha Gautama, better known as the Buddha. He was a leader of the Shakya, who lived in an Oligarchy, oligarchic republic, with their capital at Kapilavastu (ancient city), Kapilavastu. In later renditions of the life of the Buddha, Śuddhodana was often referred to as a king, though that status cannot be established with confidence and is in fact disputed by modern scholars. Family King Śuddhodana's earliest predecessor was King Maha Sammatha (or the first king of the Kalpa). Śuddhodana's father was Sihahanu and his mother was Kaccanā. Śuddhodana's chief consort was Maha Maya (mother of the Buddha), Maya, with whom he had Siddhartha Gautama (who later became known as Shakyamuni, the "Sage of the Shakyas", or the Gautama Buddha, Buddha). Maya died shortly after Siddhartha was born. Śuddhodana next elevated to chief consort Maya's sister Mahapajapati Gotami, with whom he had a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Family Of Gautama Buddha
The Gautama Buddha, Buddha was born into a noble family in Lumbini in 563 BCE as per historical events and 624 BCE according to Buddhist tradition. He was called Siddhartha Gautama in his childhood. His father was king Śuddhodana, leader of the Shakya clan in what was the growing state of Kosala, and his mother was queen Maya (mother of the Buddha), Maya. According to Buddhist legends, the baby exhibited the marks of a great man. A prophecy indicated that, if the child stayed at home, he was destined to become a world ruler. If the child left home, however, he would become a universal spiritual leader. To make sure the boy would be a great king and world ruler, his father isolated him in his palace and he was raised by his mother's younger sister, Mahapajapati Gotami, after his mother died just seven days after childbirth. Separated from the world, he later married Yaśodharā (Yaśodharā was the daughter of King Suppabuddha and Amita), and together they had one child: a son name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Yellow
Gold, also called golden, is a color tone resembling the gold chemical element. The web color ''gold'' is sometimes referred to as ''golden'' to distinguish it from the color ''metallic gold''. The use of ''gold'' as a color term in traditional usage is more often applied to the color "metallic gold" (shown below). The first recorded use of ''golden'' as a color name in English was in 1300 to refer to the element gold. The word ''gold'' as a color name was first used in 1400 and in 1423 to refer to blond hair.Maerz and Paul ''A Dictionary of Color'' New York:1930 McGraw-Hill Page 195 Metallic gold, such as in paint, is often called ''goldtone'' or ''gold tone'', or ''gold ground'' when describing a solid gold background. In heraldry, the French word or is used. In model building, the color gold is different from brass. A shiny or metallic silvertone object can be painted with transparent yellow to obtain goldtone, something often done with Christmas decorations. Meta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prabashvara
Prabhashvara is the color of the aura of Gautama Buddha which was seen radiating from his body according to Buddhist traditions and is depicted on the Buddhist flag. Description ''Prabhashvara'' means "brilliant" or "shining". The ''prabhashvara'' is considered be the spectrum of Buddha's aura and consists of five colors, in Pāli: * ''nīla'' ( sapphire blue) * ''pīta'' ( golden yellow) * ''lohitaka'' (crimson) * ''odāta'' (white) * ''mañjeṭṭha'' ( orange or scarlet) Interpretation Racist interpretation According to Purana Kassapa and Makkali Gosala, these six colors could also be interpreted a six species, races, or categories of human beings distinguished by genetic, physical, moral or psychological traits, which no individual can change or influence through his own will. The black color included butchers, hunters, fishers, thieves, and all those who practise cruel deeds. The other five categories are on placed on a decreasing scale of perversity and increasi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Places Where Gautama Buddha Stayed
There are various types of places where Buddha stayed. The most important kind are those monasteries which were given for his (or the Sangha's) use. Also, sometimes he was invited to stay in someone's garden or house, or he just stayed in the wilderness (a forest without owner). All these places are located in the Gangetic Plain (located in Northern India and Southern Nepal). Monasteries Owned by the Sangha. Originally offered to Buddha and/or the Sangha. Savatthi: * Jetavana. The following huts were used by Buddha: Gandhakuti, Kosambakuti * Pubbarama. Migaramatupasada * Rajakarama Rajagaha: * Veluvana: Kalandakanivapa * Jivakambavana * Gijjhakata Kosambi: * Kukkutarama * Ghositarama * Pavarika-ambavana * Badarikarama Vesali: * Kutagarasala * Ambavana Kapilavatthu: * Nigrodharama Saketa: * Kalakarama Gardens Buddha used to stay there as a guest in someone's garden or forest Kosambi: * Udakavana Nalanda: * Pavarika's mango grove Thullakotthika: * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miracles Of Gautama Buddha
The miracles of Gautama Buddha refers to supernatural feats and abilities attributed to Gautama Buddha by the Buddhist scriptures. The feats are mostly attributed to supranormal powers gained through meditation, rather than divine miracles. Supranormal powers the historic Buddha was recorded to have possessed and exercised include the six higher knowledges ('' abhiññā''): psychic abilities (''iddhi-vidhā''), clairaudience (''dibba-sota''), telepathy (''ceto-pariya''), recollection of one's own past lives (''pubbe-nivāsanussati),'' seeing the past lives and rebirths of others (''dibba-cakkhu''), and the extinction of mental intoxicants ('' āsavakkhaya''). Miracles found in Mahayana sutras generally play a more direct role in illustrating certain doctrines than miracles found in non-Mahayana Buddhist texts. Apart from texts, several of the miracles are often shown in scenes depicting the Buddha's life in art. Stories of Gautama Buddha's miracles include miraculous healings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Depictions Of Gautama Buddha In Film
The life of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, has been the subject of several films. History The first known film about the life of Buddha was ''Buddhadev'' (English title: ''Lord Buddha'') which was produced by the well-known Indian filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke (1870–1944) in 1923. Two years later, another important Buddha film was released, ''The Light of Asia'' (Hindi title: '' Prem Sanyas''). This movie was made by the German filmmaker Franz Osten (1875–1956). Himansu Rai (1892–1940) played the Buddha. Its title suggests that the script was based on the book '' The Light of Asia'' composed by the British poet Sir Edwin Arnold, which was issued by the Theosophical Society in 1891. In fact, its contents deviate deliberately from Arnold's book. The film was a greater success in Europe than in India. It gives a somewhat romantic picture of the life of Buddha. ''Buddhadev'' as well as ''The Light of Asia'' were silent films. On March 20, 1952, a Japanese feature film represe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iconography Of Gautama Buddha In Laos And Thailand
The iconography of Gautama Buddha in Laos and Thailand recall specific episodes during his travels and teachings that are familiar to the Buddhists according to an iconography with specific rules. The Buddha is always represented with certain physical attributes, and in specified dress and specified poses. Each pose, and particularly the position and gestures of the Buddha's hands, has a defined meaning which is familiar to Buddhists. In other Buddhist countries, different but related iconography is used, for example the mudras in Indian art. Certain ones of these are considered particularly auspicious for those born on particular days of the week. Introduction For Buddhists, the correct depiction of the Buddha is not merely an artistic matter; Buddhists believe that a properly rendered Buddha image is a hypostasis: an actual spiritual emanation of the Buddha, which possesses supernatural qualities. Although the Buddha is not a god, Buddhists seek to communicate with the super ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
