Of Beggars And Buddhas
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Of Beggars And Buddhas
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Author : Katherine A. Bowie
language : en
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Pres
Release Date : 2017-02-21
Of Beggars And Buddhas written by Katherine A. Bowie and has been published by University of Wisconsin Pres this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-21 with History categories.
The 547 Buddhist jatakas, or verse parables, recount the Buddha's lives in previous incarnations. In his penultimate and most famous incarnation, he appears as the Prince Vessantara, perfecting the virtue of generosity by giving away all his possessions, his wife, and his children to the beggar Jujaka. Taking an anthropological approach to this two-thousand-year-old morality tale, Katherine A. Bowie highlights significant local variations in its interpretations and public performances across three regions of Thailand over 150 years. The Vessantara Jataka has served both monastic and royal interests, encouraging parents to give their sons to religious orders and intimating that kings are future Buddhas. But, as Bowie shows, characterizations of the beggar Jujaka in various regions and eras have also brought ribald humor and sly antiroyalist themes to the story. Historically, these subversive performances appealed to popular audiences even as they worried the conservative Bangkok court. The monarchy sporadically sought to suppress the comedic recitations. As Thailand has changed from a feudal to a capitalist society, this famous story about giving away possessions is paradoxically being employed to promote tourism and wealth.
Of Beggars And Buddhas
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Author : Katherine Ann Bowie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Of Beggars And Buddhas written by Katherine Ann Bowie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Buddhism and politics categories.
The 547 Buddhist jatakas, or verse parables, recount the Buddha's lives in previous incarnations. In his penultimate and most famous incarnation, he appears as the Prince Vessantara, perfecting the virtue of generosity by giving away all his possessions, his wife, and his children to the beggar Jujaka. Taking an anthropological approach to this two-thousand-year-old morality tale, Katherine A. Bowie highlights significant local variations in its interpretations and public performances across three regions of Thailand over 150 years. The Vessantara Jataka has served both monastic and royal interests, encouraging parents to give their sons to religious orders and intimating that kings are future Buddhas. But, as Bowie shows, characterizations of the beggar Jujaka in various regions and eras have also brought ribald humor and sly antiroyalist themes to the story. Historically, these subversive performances appealed to popular audiences even as they worried the conservative Bangkok court. The monarchy sporadically sought to suppress the comedic recitations. As Thailand has changed from a feudal to a capitalist society, this famous story about giving away possessions is paradoxically being employed to promote tourism and wealth.
The Prince Who Became A Beggar
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Author : Amina Okada
language : en
Publisher: Child's World
Release Date : 1997
The Prince Who Became A Beggar written by Amina Okada and has been published by Child's World this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with categories.
Recounts the story of Prince Siddhartha and how he became Buddha, the Enlightened One.
The Story Of The Buddha
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Author : Edith Holland
language : en
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
Release Date : 2003
The Story Of The Buddha written by Edith Holland and has been published by Asian Educational Services this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.
Garland Of The Buddha S Past Lives Volume 1
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Author : Aryashura
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2017-04-01
Garland Of The Buddha S Past Lives Volume 1 written by Aryashura and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-01 with Literary Collections categories.
The Garland of Past Lives is a collection of thirty four stories depicting the miraculous deeds performed by the Buddha in his previous rebirths. Composed in the fourth century C.E. by the Buddhist monk Aryashura, the text’s accomplished artistry led Indian aesthetic theorists to praise its elegant mixture of verse and prose. The twenty stories in this first volume deal primarily with the virtues of giving and morality. Ascetics sacrifice their lives for hungry tigers, kings open their veins for demons to drink their blood, helmsmen steer their crew through perilous seas, and quail chicks quench forest fires by proclaiming words of truth. The experience is intended to arouse astonishment in the audience, inspiring devotion, through the future Buddha’s transcendence of conventional norms in his quest to acquire enlightenment and save the world from suffering. The importance of such stories of past lives in traditional Buddhist culture, throughout Asia and up to today, cannot be overestimated.
My Beggar S Buddhism
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Author : Daniel Pellerin
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-07-31
My Beggar S Buddhism written by Daniel Pellerin and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-31 with categories.
"All things are impermanent," the Buddha reminded his followers with his last breath: "Work out your liberation with diligence!" Wise words, no doubt, but what do they mean in everyday life, in a modern context? This collection of reflections, written by an inquisitive meditator with a history of struggling on the mat and a decade as a university teacher in Asia, explores some of the questions that his practice raises for him every day.
Buddhist Public Advocacy And Activism In Thailand
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Author : Craig M. Pinkerton
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
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Buddhist Public Advocacy And Activism In Thailand written by Craig M. Pinkerton and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
India In Primitive Christianity
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Author : Arthur Lillie
language : en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date : 2021-01-01
India In Primitive Christianity written by Arthur Lillie and has been published by Prabhat Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-01 with History categories.
India in Primitive Christianity by Arthur Lillie: Unearth the historical connections between India and early Christianity with "India in Primitive Christianity." Arthur Lillie uncovers compelling evidence and parallels that link the ancient traditions of India with the early Christian movement. The book offers a fascinating exploration of cultural exchanges and spiritual influences, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of early Christian history. Key Aspects of the Book "India in Primitive Christianity": Cultural Intersections: "India in Primitive Christianity" delves into the intriguing cultural intersections between ancient India and early Christian beliefs and practices. Historical Revelations: The book presents compelling evidence of historical connections and exchanges between Indian spiritual traditions and the rise of Christianity. Interfaith Dialogue: Lillie's exploration encourages readers to engage in interfaith dialogue and appreciate the shared spiritual heritage of diverse cultures. Arthur Lillie was a respected historian and writer whose works focused on historical and cultural connections between different civilizations. Born in the late 19th century, Lillie's fascination with cultural exchanges led him to study the interplay between ancient Indian traditions and early Christianity. In "India in Primitive Christianity," Lillie presents a compelling case that highlights the influence of Indian thought on the nascent Christian movement, fostering a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of human history and spirituality. His contributions to historical research continue to inspire scholars and curious minds alike.
Stages Of The Buddha S Teachings
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Author : Dolpa
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-12-29
Stages Of The Buddha S Teachings written by Dolpa and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-29 with Religion categories.
Stages of the Buddha's Teachings is an extraordinary and systematized representation of the complete path to enlightenment. From the acclaimed Library of Tibetan Classics. The “stages of the teachings” or tenrim genre of Tibetan spiritual writing expounds the Mahayana teachings as a graded series of topics, from the practices required at the start of the bodhisattva’s career to the final perfect awakening of buddhahood. The three texts in the present volume all exerted seminal influence in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The first text, The Blue Compendium, presents the instructions of the Kadam teacher Potowa (1031–1106) as recorded by his student Dölpa (1059–1131). This text is followed by Gampopa’s (1079–1153) revered Ornament of Precious Liberation, which remains the most authoritative text on the path to enlightenment within the Kagyü school. The final text is Clarifying the Sage’s Intent, a masterwork by the preeiment sage of the Sakya tradition, Sakya Pandita (1182–1251).
Routledge Handbook Of Therav Da Buddhism
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Author : Stephen C. Berkwitz
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2022-03-16
Routledge Handbook Of Therav Da Buddhism written by Stephen C. Berkwitz and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-16 with Social Science categories.
Among one of the older subfields in Buddhist Studies, the study of Theravāda Buddhism is undergoing a revival by contemporary scholars who are revising long-held conventional views of the tradition while undertaking new approaches and engaging new subject matter. The term Theravāda has been refined, and research has expanded beyond the analysis of canonical texts to examine contemporary cultural forms, social movements linked with meditation practices, material culture, and vernacular language texts. The Routledge Handbook of Theravāda Buddhism illustrates the growth and new directions of scholarship in the study of Theravāda Buddhism and is structured in four parts: Ideas/Ideals Practices/Persons Texts/Teachings Images/Imaginations Owing largely to the continued vitality of Theravāda Buddhist communities in countries like Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, as well as in diaspora communities across the globe, traditions associated with what is commonly (and fairly recently) called Theravāda attract considerable attention from scholars and practitioners around the world. An in-depth guide to the distinctive features of Theravāda, the Handbook will be an invaluable resource for providing structure and guidance for scholars and students of Asian Religion, Buddhism and, in particular, Theravāda Buddhism. The introduction and chapter 20 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.