PPT-Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism

One of the worlds most complex religions Tibetan Buddhism It borrows from many faiths It is practiced at many levels It evolves It has no definitive canon of scriptures It has many branches and spokespersons . The “middle way of wisdom and compassion”. A 2500 year old tradition that began in India and spread and diversified throughout the Far East. A philosophy, religion, and spiritual practice followed by more than 300 million people. Chapter . 10: . Tibetan Buddhism, . women . and . gender. Main topics covered. . Introduction. Gender in Tibetan . society. Women’s religious roles within Indian Buddhism. Women religious roles within Tibetan Buddhism. Chapter 6:. Ethics and Tibetan Buddhism. Main topics covered. Introduction. Bases for Buddhist ethics. Alternative moral dimensions in Tibetan Buddhist society. Historical dimensions. Key points 1. Engagements with Social Justice: . A . comparison . between . exiled . Tibetan Buddhists . in . Dharamsala. . and . Dalit. Buddhists of . Pune. .. Tamsin. Bradley & Zara Ramsay. Focus on two Indian locations: . . Dalai Lama is the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism and traditionally has been responsible for the governing of Tibet, until the Chinese government took control in 1959. There have been only 14 Dalai Lamas in the history of Buddhism, and the first and second Dalai Lamas were given the title . CHAPTER SIX: . Buddhism. Fundamental questions. 1. What is the human condition?. Buddhists believe humans are caught in . samsara. : the endless cycle of existence, characterized by . maya. (illusion), . Providing Fresh Water to 1/3 of Humanity. 2013. Rapid Glacial Melt ~7% per year. The Tibetan Water Diversion Project. 藏传佛教. 的. 辩论2. Fr. . THE SOUND OF TWO HANDS CLAPPING. 《. 两手相击之声. 》. 2016. 年. 8. 月. 20. 日. 08:33:45. ~ DO NOT DUPLICATE ~. 请勿翻印复制. Please excuse any errors.. Chapter . 7:. Lamas and . other religious practitioners. Main topics covered. Lamas and lay practitioners. The two propagations of the teachings. Hereditary lamas. Visionary lamas (. tertön. ). Reincarnate lamas. Chapter 5:. Tibetan Buddhism as a system of knowledge. Main topics covered. . Introduction. Basic understandings of the universe. The Indian monastic universities, their curriculum and its adoption by the Tibetans. He lived a sheltered life, never leaving the palace compound.. . At the age 25 he. became curious about world outside of the palace and he went on a journey.. ☸He . saw 4 . men . Old man. Sick man. Pure Land Buddhism To begin, true or false….on Zen Buddhism 1) Zen Buddhism originates from ‘The Tree Sermon’ by the Buddha False – The Flower Sermon 2) Mahakashyapa was the name of the monk that understood this ‘wordless insight’ from this sermon study guide C ONTENTS 1.Inroduction to Buddhism 2.Tibetan Buddhism 3. Kopan Monestary 4. Monk Selection Process 5. Tsundu’s Family Background 6. Bibliography 7. Transcript INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHI Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life. There are 376 million followers worldwide.. Buddhists seek to reach a state of .