TRAD101 Languages & Cultures of East Asia Buddhism III Peng
Buddhism Life of Buddha Schools of Buddhism: 1. Theravâda Buddhism (Teaching of the Elders, Hînayâna,, Lesser Vehicle) 2. Mahâyâna Buddhism (Great Vehicle) 3. Vajrayâna Buddhism (Thunderbolt Vehicle)
The Spread of Buddhism
Spread of Vajrayâna Buddhism ("Thunderbolt Vehicle") Tibet & then Mongolia In Tibet: Lamaism (the monks: Lamas) Dalai Lama: - the priestly ruler of Tibet - fled China in 1959 - successive incarnations of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. In China, Japan: special "esoteric" schools In Indonesia: Buddhism gave way to Islâm.
The Spread of Buddhism
The Four Noble Truth 1. Dukkha ( 苦諦 the truth of suffering) 2. Tanha ( 集諦 the truth of desire) - thirst for sensual pleasure - thirst for existence - thirst for non-existence 3. The Truth of Cessation (Nirodha( Nirodha) ( 滅諦 ) 4. The Truth of the Path (Magga( Magga) ( 道諦 ) - the Noble Eightfold Path
The Noble Eightfold Path 1. Right Views ( 正見 ) the acceptance of Buddhist teachings and later their experiential confirmation 2. Right Intent/Resolve ( 正思 ) Making a serious commitment to developing right attitudes 3. Right Speech ( 正言 ) telling the truth & speaking in a thoughtful & sensitive way 4. Right Conduct ( 正業 ) - Five Buddhist Precepts ( 佛門五戒 ): Do not kill; Do not steal; Do not lie; Do not be unchaste; Do not drink intoxicants.
The Noble Eightfold Path 5. Right Livelihood ( 正命 ) - not engaging in an occupation which causes harm 6. Right Effort ( 正精進 ) 7. Right Mindfulness ( 正念 ) - cultivating constant awareness 8. Right Concentration/Meditation ( 正定 ) - developing deep levels of mental calm through various techniques which concentrate the mind & integrate the personality
Influence of Buddhism in East Asia new schools of Buddhism political influence art & architecture
Influence of Buddhism in Japan a painting movement - illustrations of Buddha's life & other deities of Buddhism - affected by Joko Shinko (Pure Land Buddhism) after the 10 th century construction for temples and monastic compounds - Asukadera, Shitennoji & Horyuji Temple - some famous murals in Horyuji's Golden Hall - In the temples, sculptures representing various Buddhas and other deities.
Horyuji Temple Prince Shotoku (574-622) is considered to be the true founder of Buddhism though. It was through his imperial support that major temples were built, such as Horyuji (in present day Nara Prefecture)
Horyuji Temple Daikodo (Lecture Hall) at the Central Gate of Horyuji near Nara
Asukadera Temple
Asukadera Temple
Shitennoji Temple
Nara's Todaiji temple largest wooden building in the world Emperor Shomu (701-756) made Buddhism the official state religion and built the temple Todaiji at Nara along with its huge statue of Buddha.
Nara's Todaiji temple Emperor Shomu (701-756) made Buddhism the official state religion and built the temple Todaiji at Nara along with its huge statue of Buddha.
Buddhism Paintings chiren Shonin Nirvana painting Myo-ko temple Jukkai Isshin painting
Zen School the Rinzai sect & the Soto sect the warrior elite: because of the emphasis of self-discipline & meditation,, as well as its directness. To reach enlightenment (satori), meditation (zazen) & irrational riddles (koan)) are used. more emphasis on the riddles in the Rinzai Zen The zen mind http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk_4z5dzcnm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ln2w9yv2hu How to medidate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0rsmxsvhpe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff5s_hxczxc Internal energy flow system http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tjs6mkp17u
Buddhist sects for commoners the Pure Land sect chanting Buddha Amida's name as the idea way to achieve rebirth in Amida's Western Paradise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtolt-vvmsi Heart sutra http://youtube.com/watch?v=ciyo7mwq3og http://www.fodian.net/world/xinjing.htm Three healing sound http://www.healthywealthynwise.com/article.aspx?author=chris% 20Attwood%20&%20Bill%20Harris&title=Dr.%20Zhi%20Gang%20 Sha%20- %20Real%20Life%20Power%20Healing%20Legend&Article=2072 1. W-E-N-G. Take a deep inhale and chants. Weng vibrates the head. 2. A-R. Really pronounce the ar deep inhale; chant. Ar resonates the cellular vibration of the chest. 3. H-O-N-G G vibrates the lower abdomen. the Nichiren sect - chanting the title of the Lotus Sutra
Spread of Buddhism in Korea The three kingdoms were unified under the powerful Silla rulers. With royal support, more monasteries were built and more works of art produced. - the whole of the Tripitaka (three baskets ) in Chinese translation was carved on to wooden printing blocks. - Thousands of these blocks were made in 13 th century
Buddha at Seokguram in South Korea World Heritage picture
Period of Suppression of Buddhism in Korea Buddhism lost the support of the court when Confucianism became the sole official religion of the state. suppressing the activities of the Buddhist community - Buddhist monks were forbidden to enter the capital, their lands were confiscated, monasteries closed and Buddhist ceremonies abolished.
Jogye Temple the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea
Stone Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha in Korea
Buddhism in China Chinese translations of Buddhist texts & pilgrimage to India The Tian-tai School (based on the Lotus Sutra). Chan School (introduced by Bodhidharma ) the Pure Land schools.
The Tian-tai Temple in the Golden Summit
Buddism in China
Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple