Buddhism  (tagged articles)

Nagarjuna's Idealism as a Metaphysical Justification Against Ignorance

Rocco A. Astore - The revered Madhyamika Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna is a central figure in the history of Eastern thought. In his Seventy Stanzas, Nagarjuna shares his views on many eternal questions including inquiries into what it means to have a proper understanding of the mind... Keep Reading »
Photo: Jan Kromer ND-2

Understanding Nirvana in Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism: In Support of Nagarjuna's Mahayana Perspective

Rocco A. Astore - The path towards and the meaning of Nirvana have been central issues to many theorists of the Buddhist Tradition. With this paper, I will describe the path toward and the state of Nirvana from a Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist perspective. By doing so, I hope to show... Keep Reading »
Photo: Wayan Suparta

The Kakawin Sutasoma: A Look at Bhinneka Tunggal Ika and Perceptions of the Text's Religious Implications

A. H. Aghababian - This study is an analysis of the religious aspects of the epic Sutasoma. Written in the 14th century CE during the height of the Majapahit Empire of East Java, this kakawin has raised several questions about its religious orientation, messages, and motives; questions... Keep Reading »

Women in Ancient Japan: From Matriarchal Antiquity to Acquiescent Confinement

Mallary A. Silva - The role of women in ancient Japan elicits inconsistencies due to different influences that were integrated at various time periods. The primary influence that contributed to these inconsistencies was religion. Integration of the two major religions of Japan, Shintoism... Keep Reading »
Photo: Christopher Michel CC-2

The Dalai Lama, Buddhism, and Tibet: Reflecting on a Half-Century of Change

Maria T. Otero - Throughout history, there have been several ways in which people perceive Tibet. Since it has traditionally been isolated from the world, culturally and geographically, the mystery it provokes has shaped most people’s beliefs into viewing it as a Shangri-La,... Keep Reading »
 
 

The keyword Buddhism is tagged in the following 7 articles.

Eastern Philosophy
2016, Vol. 8 No. 06
Nagarjuna's Idealism as a Metaphysical Justification Against Ignorance
By Rocco A. Astore
The revered Madhyamika Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna is a central figure in the history of Eastern thought. In his Seventy Stanzas, Nagarjuna shares his views on many eternal questions including inquiries into what it means to have a proper understanding... Read Article »
Eastern Philosophy Idealism Metaphysics Moral Psychology Buddhism Nagarjuna
Buddhism
2016, Vol. 8 No. 02
Understanding Nirvana in Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism: In Support of Nagarjuna's Mahayana Perspective
By Rocco A. Astore
The path towards and the meaning of Nirvana have been central issues to many theorists of the Buddhist Tradition. With this paper, I will describe the path toward and the state of Nirvana from a Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist perspective. By doing... Read Article »
Buddhism Eastern Philosophy Nirvana Mahayana Tradition Theravada Tradition Nagarjuna Theology
Indonesia
2015, Vol. 7 No. 09
The Kakawin Sutasoma: A Look at Bhinneka Tunggal Ika and Perceptions of the Text's Religious Implications
By A. H. Aghababian
This study is an analysis of the religious aspects of the epic Sutasoma. Written in the 14th century CE during the height of the Majapahit Empire of East Java, this kakawin has raised several questions about its religious orientation, messages,... Read Article »
Indonesia Hinduism Buddhism Java Sutasoma Religion
Ancient Japan
2010, Vol. 2 No. 09
Women in Ancient Japan: From Matriarchal Antiquity to Acquiescent Confinement
By Mallary A. Silva
The role of women in ancient Japan elicits inconsistencies due to different influences that were integrated at various time periods. The primary influence that contributed to these inconsistencies was religion. Integration of the two major religions... Read Article »
Japan Ancient Japan Women's History Women in Japan Meiji Era Japanese History Buddhism Shintoism Heian Women Tale Of Genji Samurai
Buddhism
2010, Vol. 2 No. 04
The Dalai Lama, Buddhism, and Tibet: Reflecting on a Half-Century of Change
By Maria T. Otero
Throughout history, there have been several ways in which people perceive Tibet. Since it has traditionally been isolated from the world, culturally and geographically, the mystery it provokes has shaped most people’s beliefs into viewing... Read Article »
Dalai Lama Tibet Buddhism China Independence Autonomy Buddhist Dharamsala Lhasa
Buddhism
2010, Vol. 2 No. 03
Differences and Similarities Between Buddhist Monks and Nuns
By William K. Boland
Established around 500 BCE by Siddhartha Gotama, known better as Buddha, Buddhism has since spread throughout the world, attracting individuals from all walks of life. Since its beginnings when Buddha reached enlightenment beneath a gopi tree after... Read Article »
Buddhism Buddha Siddhartha Gotama Buddhist Society Monks Nuns Religious Communities
Immigration
2010, Vol. 2 No. 02
Exploring the American Immigrant Experience Through Literature
By Brian Richards
In “Amor de lejos: Latino (Im)migration Literatures,” B.V. Olguin writes, “Latino/a (im)migration narratives…often illustrate the traumatic aspects of displacement by focusing in part on how immigration, migration, exile... Read Article »
Immigration Migration American Immigration Narratives Asia Haiti China Nationalism Cultural Identity Buddhism Marriage Stereotypes Spirituality

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