Bodhisattva

A Monkey, Pig, and a Sand demon has caused sins and the Heaven’s punished them for it. Later, Bodhisattva Guanyin asked Heaven to give them a chance of redemption by asking them to escort a Monk to the west to fetch scriptures. On their journey they will need to overcome 81 tribulations some of which are, fighting demons, disasters, theft, and even more demons that are trying to eat the Monk. Wu Cheng’en, the author of The Journey to the West went against the traditional literature from Qin,…

Guanyin and Avalokiteśvara, both bodhisattvas were exhibited in front of our class in the Trout Gallary. The comparasion between two statues gave me a great impression because they two were basically the same person but looked so differently as statues. Both of them are representations of Buddha: one aspired to help all sentient beings be free of suffering while the other tried to reach the Nivana. Even though Guanyin and Avalokitesvara differ from each other from a very large extent based on…

Mahayana Buddhism recites that Buddha is here to help us achieve shared illumination. Mahayana Buddhist’s believe in mystical bodhisattvas who dedicate themselves to the definitive knowledge and the liberation of all human beings. To them, Buddha is seen as the superior, highest being, present in all times, in all actualities, and upmost in their everyday lives. The bodhisattvas come to symbolize the worldwide superlative of selfless dominance. Mahayana Buddhist’s believe that enlightenment is…

the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, the Noble Eightfold Path. Along with that, one from this religion have to follow the path of a Bodhisattva, or become one themselves. As a Bodhisattva or a follower, one must help others to gain good deeds. Bodhisattva is seen as a Buddha like figure, but in the world to help others along the way to Nirvana.…

Original Material Reading Raja Rao’s Chessmaster and his moves from Buddhist viewpoint Buddha “The Awaken One” gave his philosophy of life his teaching is known today as Buddhist philosophy and it has been seen as very important phenomena and studied and practiced till today. Influence of Buddhist philosophy is not only seen on Indian culture but also on the world which embraces all areas such as literature, architecture, dance, music, drama, painting, printing, and various Art associated with…

another. The overweight man smiling and sitting crisscross waiting to grant you luck when you rub his belly. Though this is not Buddhism, not its entirety, this is a small form of Buddhism syncretism at work. Some Buddhist practiced the worship of Bodhisattva Budai in hopes of relaxation and correct learnedness of worldly pleasures. So the laughing Buddha is a small example of how Buddhism’s great influence has leaked over into western culture. But the laughing Buddha is just the tip. Pop…

Exploring the Metropolitan Museum's sections on India, China, Pre-Columbian Americas, Africa and Islamic art I was able to visually dissect these cultures and gain insight about their similarities and differences. These cultures excelled in different aspects of the arts and the making of artifacts. The used of a wide variety of materials allowed for a unique specialization and craftsmanship in certain materials like copper, clay and stone that distinguished these cultures from each other. Each…

There are three steps to the training which is given in vipassana meditation: A. The Technique of Vipassana Meditation: Code of discipline to be followed: Noble silence (no communication even through gestures or eye contact). No reading / no writing. No intoxicants. No contact whatsoever between males and females. Follow the meditation technique and other instructions in toto. Part I: Aana-pana sati. Step-1: Awareness of inhalation and exhalation of breath in the triangular area covering the…

PA is the seed of the innate light, which has the effect of shining the light throughout the Dharmadattu. This light also means wisdom, therefore, when we cultivate the seed syllable PA, the result is the cultivators will manifest the wisdom that penetrates all phenomena in the universe. Let us regularly visualize the seed of light PA to develop the wisdom light so that we will have a more comprehensive worldview and a more expansive and compassionate heart. For example, when we are selfish…

even though they still practice the idea of Sakyamuni Buddha’s teaching, they have a difference in Bodhisattva ideal. In general, a Bodhisattva is anyone who have great compassion about all living, and who practice Dharma to follow the path of Buddhahood. In the universe (Buddhism explanation), there are trillions or even more Buddhalands, and on these lands, there are many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas as well. Each of them practice the Dharma, some of them would go down to human realm or other…