PPT-Introducing Tibetan Buddhism

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. Tibetan Buddhists for centuries have planted these flags outside their homes and places of spiritual practice for the wind to carry the beneficent vibrations across the countryside. Prayer flags are said to bring happiness, long life and prosperity to the flag planter and those in the vicinity. Dharma prints bear traditional Buddhist symbols, protectors and enlightened beings. As the Buddhist spiritual approach is non-theistic, the elements of Tantric iconography do not stand for external beings, but represent aspects of enlightened mind i.e. 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. 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. 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. . 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 . What is it?. Monks?. Bald dudes?. Orange clothes and beads?. Temples. This crazy thing called ‘enlightenment’?. That guy with the big belly?. Origins. India: spreading through Asia: 6. th. - 8. th. 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), . Chapter 2:. The development of Buddhism in Tibet. Main topics covered. . Indian Buddhism and the transmission of Buddhism to Tibet. The establishment of Buddhism in Tibet and the development of the main Buddhist traditions of Tibet. 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 Chapter 12:. Tibetan Buddhism today . and tomorrow. Main . topics covered. Introduction. Tibetan Buddhism in the People’s Republic of China. Tibetan Buddhism in the Himalayas and the Tibetan . diaspora. 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 .