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	Plane (cosmology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In Hindu cosmology, there are traditionally seven lokas or worlds, while Buddhist cosmology has a much larger number of "deva lokas", identified with both traditional cosmology and states of meditation.
		The Thirty-one Planes of Existence - according to Buddhist cosmology
		In esoteric cosmology expansion refers to the emanation or unfolding of steadily denser planes or spheres from the spiritual summit, what Greek mythology described as "Chaos", until the lowest and most material world is reached.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Plane_(cosmology) (1211 words)

	Bibliography on Buddhist Ethics
		Three Worlds According to King Ruang: A Thai Buddhist Cosmology.
		Buddhist Quarterly (journal of the London Buddhist Vihāra) 7 (2): 3–9.
		Buddhist Ethics and Modern Society: an International Symposium.
	www.jbe.gold.ac.uk /7/harvey001.html (1211 words)

	The Jhanas
		Buddhist cosmology groups the numerous planes of existence into which rebirth takes place into three broad spheres each of which comprises a number of subsidiary planes.
		Whereas serenity meditation is recognized as common to both Buddhist and non-Buddhist contemplative disciplines, insight meditation is held to be the unique discovery of the Buddha and an unparalleled feature of his path.
		The methods of meditation taught in the Theravada Buddhist tradition are based on the Buddha's own experience, forged by him in the course of his own quest for enlightenment.
	www.accesstoinsight.org /lib/bps/wheels/wheel351.html (1211 words)

	Neo-Confucianism
		Neo-Confucianism: The synthesis of Taoist cosmology and Buddhist spirituality around the core of Confucian concern with society and government, a synthesis which predominated in the intellectual and spiritual life of China, Korea, and Japan prior to the modern period.
		It answers the Buddhist transcendence of the mundane by transcendentally grounding the mundane: human interpersonal relationships and concern for society and government are inseparably united with deepened ascetical practice as the path to ultimate personal fulfillment.
		Not surprisingly, they found what they were looking for: a long "lost" ascetical doctrine dealing with the cultivation of the inner life of the mind, and a metaphysics that could frame this with a philosophical account of sagehood, self-cultivation, and, ultimately, the universe.
	faculty.washington.edu /mkalton/NeoConfucianism.htm (1211 words)

	MA Buddhist Studies - Works of Professor Harvey
		Rebirth and cosmology (The question of a creator God and the origins of human life; The implications of the rebirth perspective); Karma (Auspicious actions and ‘merit’); Belief in rebirth and karma.
		The structure of Buddhist ethical teaching; The importance of karma;The moral rules of the sangha; The sangha, ethics and society; Mahayana ethics; Vajrayana ethics; Overview.
		Considerations and arguments against suicide; Suicide and the precepts; Euthanasia (Buddhist reasons for rejecting euthanasia; Cases of non-intended death; The question of criteria for death); Conclusion.
	www.sunderland.ac.uk /buddhist/works.html (3570 words)

	A Literary History of the American West
		That is, as Snyder or the Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche would agree, a superb rendering of the ornate sutra style of Buddhist eschatology and cosmology.
		Aside from his disputes with Buddhist doctrine, Kerouac never entirely ceased being a Roman Catholic, frequently attempting to convince Snyder that Christ was Maitreya, the Buddha who was to come.
		The two men–Snyder the practical-minded Zen Buddhist, Kerouac the romantic, self-obsessed observer–neatly capture two of the major facets of a unique place.
	www2.tcu.edu /depts/prs/amwest/html/wl0482.html (3570 words)

	A Cybernetic Approach to the Definition of Religion.
		Buddhist cosmology proposes the notion of karma which involves the idea that the happy or unhappy condition of man is the inevitable result of actions committed in preceding reincarnations[56].
		A cosmology supplies in effect a conceptual framework or, to employ a more metaphorical language, a "stage"[49] where the events of the "theatre of life" may take place.
		Surely not in terms of ends: with the exception of mysticism (confined to religious virtuosos) the range of mundane ends for which religion, cross-culturally viewed, is conceived to be instrumental is as broad as all the range of human ends.
	www.samizdat.qc.ca /cosmos/sc_soc/tm_pg/ch2_eng.htm (17763 words)

	Buddhist Art
		Common subjects were the life of Buddha and Buddhist cosmology.
		Among the various collections of Buddhist arts in Burma, such as the vast number of sculptures and wall paintings in the Buddhist temples, there is a rich manuscript art.
		In this issue, we turn to some examples of Buddhist arts from Burma.
	www.buddhistdoor.com /passissue/9709/sources/art8.htm (235 words)

	The Theology of Babylon 5
		Among the various topics for discussion will be parallels to the Hebrew prophets, biblical eschatology, Buddhist cosmology, religious pluralism, and, of course, "The Nature and Destiny of Man." I hope that this series will encourage us to think of ourselves, and even of our relationship to the universe, in new and interesting ways.
		By example, then, I can show how I want my theology to think as science fiction does: that it be as fascinating as Star Wars, as speculative as Star Trek, as spiritual as Dune.
		Each week will feature the viewing of a selected episode, with pizza and drinks, followed by open dialogue on the implications of the episode.
	members.aol.com /vucubcaqix/b5series.htm (235 words)

	CTNS--News & Events
		March 18, 7:30 pm, Public Lecture, "The role of philosophy and theology in relativity and cosmology." March 19, 9:00 am Discussion with Professor Robert John Russell and conference participants.
		The conference sessions deal with methodology; God and nature; theology and physics; theology and biology; ethics, technology and the environment; and perspectives from process theology, Roman Catholic theology and Buddhist thought.
		On his eightieth birthday we will honor his contribution and look to the future of the dialogue.
	www.ctns.org /news.html (235 words)

	Mandala - Free Encyclopedia of Thelema
		The various aspects of the design represent symbolically the objects of worship and contemplation of the Tibetan Buddhist cosmology.
		Mandalas are commonly used by Hindu and Buddhist monks as an aid to meditation.
		In Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism, the mandala is a scroll of Chinese calligraphy that embodies the enlightened life condition of Nichiren Daishonin, the founder of that Buddhist practice, and is the highest object of worship to which his followers chant the words "Nam Myoho Renge Kyo."
	www.egnu.org /thelema/index.php/Mandala (726 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions About Buddhism
		And even the Buddhist view of cosmology, which some may at first find farfetched, is a logical extension of the law of kamma.
		It helps foster a healthy attitude towards Buddhist practice by encouraging the development of right view, and serves as a constant reminder both of the goal of practice and of the means to achieve that goal.
		This act is what makes one nominally "Buddhist." But going for refuge also implies a willingness — if only provisional, at first — to accept the cornerstone of the Buddha's teachings: the law of kamma.
	www.accesstoinsight.org /bfaq.html (726 words)

	Tatz and Kent (1977) Rebirth: The Tibetan game of liberation
		Rebirth (Game); Eschatology, Buddhist; Spiritual life; Buddhist cosmology; Buddhism
		Tatz and Kent (1977) Rebirth: The Tibetan game of liberation
	www.getcited.org /pub/101665353 (726 words)

	Religious Studies at UPEI - Resources
		Buddhism A section from Paul Flesher's Exploring Religions covers Buddhist cosmology, organization, religious life, worship, and sacred literature, with a glossary, time line, and maps (provided by Religious Studies Program at the University of Wyoming.
		Its aim is "to promote the study of Buddhist ethics through the publication of research, book reviews, and hosting occasional online conferences." JBE is "the first academic journal dedicated entirely to Buddhist ethics, and is innovative in adopting a totally electronic mode of publication."
		Buddhist Digital Library and Museum (from National Taiwan University).
	www.upei.ca /religiousstudies/html/buddhism.html (944 words)

	Buddhist Books - The Rangjung Yeshe List of Recommended Buddhist Books
		Myriad Worlds: Buddhist Cosmology in Abhidharma, Kalachakra and Dzogchen
		Buddhist Books - The Rangjung Yeshe List of Recommended Buddhist Books
		Rangjung Yeshe Publications is dedicated to presenting high quality translations of authentic Buddhist literature as well as commentaries by contemporary Buddhist masters of the Tibetan tradition, especially Mahamudra and Dzogchen.
	www.rangjung.com /recom.htm (944 words)

	VEDIC HISTORY BOOKS at VEDICBOOKS.NET
		It covers such diverse topics as the different systems of Yoga, the scriptues of India, the universal meaning of Hinduism, Philosophies, both Hindu and Buddhist, Yogic Cosmology, the Gods and Goddesses, Sanskrit and Mantra, the Vedic view of society, the science of Karma and Rebirth, the inner meaning of Rituals, Ayurveda (ancient Indian medicine) and...
		Sub title: A Study and Translation of Asokavadana This is the first English translation of the Asvokavadana text, the Sanskrit version of the legend of King Asoka, first written in the second century A.D., Emporer of India during the third century B.C. and one of the most important rulers in the history of Buddhism.
		The author contrasts the text with the Pali traditions about King Asoka and discusses the Buddhist view of kingship, the relationship of the state and the Buddhist...
	www.vedicbooks.net /vedic-history-c-47.html (930 words)

	Buddhist Books - The Rangjung Yeshe List of Recommended Buddhist Books
		Myriad Worlds: Buddhist Cosmology in Abhidharma, Kalachakra and Dzogchen
		Rangjung Yeshe Publications is dedicated to presenting high quality translations of authentic Buddhist literature as well as commentaries by contemporary Buddhist masters of the Tibetan tradition, especially Mahamudra and Dzogchen.
		The Mahamudra Path of the Tibetan Kagyu Buddhist School
	www.rangjung.com /rootfiles/buddhist_books_list.htm (1138 words)

	A Virtual Library of Useful URLs - 200 Religion (Includes Mythology)
		Contents: Life of Siddhartha Gautama, Map of Buddha's World, History of Buddhism, Buddhist Hymns and Prayers, Basics of Buddhist Wisdom, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Kalama Sutta, Buddhist Cosmology, Wheel of Life, Basics of Buddhist Morality, Basics of Buddhist Meditation, Diamond Sutra, Heart Sutra, Zen Poems, Ten Oxherding Pictures, Basic Buddhist Vocabulary, and Links.
		Site includes Buddhism Deity Classification: Family Tree - Buddhist Deities in Japan, Hands (Mudra), Schools of Buddhism, and others.
		Life of the Buddha with images from Metropolitan Museum of Art.
	www.aresearchguide.com /200religion.html (5136 words)

	A Virtual Library of Useful URLs - 200 Religion (Includes Mythology)
		Contents: Life of Siddhartha Gautama, Map of Buddha's World, History of Buddhism, Buddhist Hymns and Prayers, Basics of Buddhist Wisdom, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Kalama Sutta, Buddhist Cosmology, Wheel of Life, Basics of Buddhist Morality, Basics of Buddhist Meditation, Diamond Sutra, Heart Sutra, Zen Poems, Ten Oxherding Pictures, Basic Buddhist Vocabulary, and Links.
		Links to Celtic Mythology, Celtic Mythology: The Mythological Cycles, Encyclopedia Mythica: Celtic Mythology, An Overview of Celtic Mythology, Animal Symbolism in Celtic Mythology.
		The American Bible Society's King James Version of the Old and New Testaments.
	www.aresearchguide.com /200religion.html (5136 words)

	A Virtual Library of Useful URLs - 200 Religion (Includes Mythology)
		Contents: Life of Siddhartha Gautama, Map of Buddha's World, History of Buddhism, Buddhist Hymns and Prayers, Basics of Buddhist Wisdom, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Kalama Sutta, Buddhist Cosmology, Wheel of Life, Basics of Buddhist Morality, Basics of Buddhist Meditation, Diamond Sutra, Heart Sutra, Zen Poems, Ten Oxherding Pictures, Basic Buddhist Vocabulary, and Links.
		Life of the Buddha with images from Metropolitan Museum of Art.
		See also A-Z section: 4 Heavenly Kings, 5 Wisdom Kings, 8 Legions, 12 Devas, 12 Generals, 12 Zodiac Animals, 28 Legions, Big Buddha, Buddha (Historical - Siddhartha), Buddha Group, Calligraphy, Goddess of Mercy, Wheel of Life - Tibetan Tanka, and more.
	www.aresearchguide.com /200religion.html (5396 words)

	Plan of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
		The scene of the Buddhist cosmology (the Three `Worlds of Desire, Form and Non-Form) on the western wall behind the Emerald Buddha and that of the Enlightenment of the Buddha on the eastern, or front wall, were painted in the reign of' King Rama 1.
		Every building in the temple was restored in detail as well as the golden throne of the Emerald Buddha, the Buddha images in the ubosoth and the paintings of the Ramakien along the galleries.
		They were dedicated respectively from the north to the south to the following important elements of Buddhist: the Buddha, the Dhamma (the Law), the Sangha (Buddhist monks), the Bhikshuni (Buddhist nuns who existed in the old days), Pacchekabodhi Buddhas (Buddhas who attained Enlightenment but never preached), the chokravati (great emperors).
	www.geocities.com /RainForest/7153/pakaomap.htm (5396 words)

	Encyclopedia: Deva (Hinduism)
		Devas and Asuras are also cited in traditional Buddhist cosmology.
		Deva a Hindu deity Deva is also a type of supernatural being in traditional Buddhist cosmology.
		Devas, in Hinduism, are celestial beings that control forces of nature such as fire, air, wind, etc. They are not to be confused with God or His personal form, Saguna Brahman which is visualized as Vishnu or Shiva.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Deva-%28Hinduism%29 (3225 words)

	Jam-yang-shay-ba_Tenets_2.txt
		History of the Mahayana (a cosmology of many Buddhas, a 500 years old Nagarjuna, Aryadeva, Buddhapalita, Chandrakirti, Shantideva, ) 5.
		Buddhist refutation of nihilism (résumé of the refutations of the Nihilists’s positions: production from no cause, a mind that is emerging from matter, annihilation at death, no rebirth, no karma ) REFUTING HINAYANA BUDDHIST VIEWS: 3.
		(a cosmology of many Buddhas, a 500 years old Nagarjuna, Aryadeva, Buddhapalita, Chandrakirti, Shantideva, ).
	gileht.tripod.com /Jam-yang-shay-ba_Tenets_2.txt (20123 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - Borobudur Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
		It is built in the shape of a large stupa, its structure representing the three spheres of the Buddhist cosmology: Kamadhatu, Rupadhatu and Arupadhatu.
		Borobudur is the largest Buddhist monument in the world as well as one of the architectural wonders of the world.
		This colossal stone structure was built in four different stages between 775 and 840 AD, it began as a Hindu temple and was then transformed into a Buddhist place of worship after its second stage.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Indonesia/Central_Java_Province/Borobudur-1222114/Things_To_Do-Borobudur-BR-3.html (613 words)

	A Sino-Indian Perspective for India - China Understainging- Tan Chung
		It must be pointed out that although the second millennium ushered in many centuries of Islamic domination to be followed by a Christian-Western domination in the last three hundred years in India, we still should treat India as a country of Buddhist and Brahmanic cultures.
		It was a kind of Sino-Indian cultural interaction by proxy -on Chinese soil, through Chinese exponents of Indian Buddhist culture.
		Its connection with the refreshing Taipingjing cosmology cannot be ruled out.
	www.ignca.nic.in /ks_41019.htm (10056 words)

	Zhuangzi [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]
		In a similar vein, the Qing dynasty scholar, Zhang Taiyan, constructed a masterful interpretation of the Zhuangzi in the light of Chinese Buddhist Idealism, or Weishilun.
		Currently, in Taiwan, Chen Guying is the leading scholar and interpreter of Zhuangzi, and he uses his knowledge of western philosophy, particularly western epistemology, cosmology, and metaphysics, to throw new light on this ancient text.
		The Ming dynasty Buddhist poet and scholar, Han Shan, wrote a commentary on the Zhuangzi from a Chan Buddhist perspective.
	www.iep.utm.edu /z/zhuangzi.htm (10056 words)

	Cosmology of Traditions
		I explained to them that I have adopted a Theravadin Buddhist world view of the cosmology of the unseen realms.
		In my Theravadin classes at the Vancouver School Board I teach “Buddhists chant to devas and want to develop a relationship with them because devas can bring us benefits and they want to help the human world as well as work through us to create their own projects on the earth.
		I was once a Tibetan Buddhist but switched in 1994 to being a Theravadin Buddhist over this issue.
	www.theravada.ca /Pages/cosmology.html (1766 words)

	Kukai - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Associated with each is a mandala consisting of many Buddhist mythic figures (the word deities is often used, however they are not gods in the sense that the word is used in English - they are Buddhas, and Bodhisattvas which were, and still are, a distinct category of being in Buddhist cosmology).
		The Mahavairocana Sutra was to become one of two central texts in Shingon Buddhist, the other being the Vajrashekhara Sutra.
		Mahavairocana Buddha who is the personification of Ultimate Reality.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kukai (1766 words)

	Zhuangzi [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]
		While Zhuangzi’s own philosophy exerted a significant influence on the interpretation of Buddhism in China, the Liezi appears to provide a possible converse case of Mahayana Buddhist influence on the development of the ideas of Zhuangzi.
		The Ming dynasty Buddhist poet and scholar, Han Shan, wrote a commentary on the Zhuangzi from a Chan Buddhist perspective.
		Currently, in Taiwan, Chen Guying is the leading scholar and interpreter of Zhuangzi, and he uses his knowledge of western philosophy, particularly western epistemology, cosmology, and metaphysics, to throw new light on this ancient text.
	www.iep.utm.edu /z/zhuangzi.htm (7196 words)

	Chinese Cosmology and Metaphysics
		By reversing the process of generation, one proceeds backwards from the myriad things to the state of original simplicity, the t'ai-chi or hun-tun [Michael Saso, "Buddhist and Taoist Notions of Transcendence", in Buddhist and Taoist Studies, ed.
		This sequence was systemmatised by the Sung Dynasty Neo-Confucian Chou Tun-I (1017-73), whose fame rests mainly upon a short exposition of a cosmological diagram, the T'ai Chi T'u Shuo ("Explanation of the Diagram of the Supreme Pole.").
		From the original state of chaos, the t'ai-chi or hun-tun, identified with the Tao in its primordial condition, comes yang through movement, and yin through quiescence.
	www.kheper.net /topics/eastern/Chinese_cosmology.html (301 words)

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