Encyclopedia - Bodhidharma: Encyclopedia - Bodhidharma
Bodhidharma (Sanskrit: बोधिधर्म Chinese 菩提達摩, pinyin Pútídámó or simply Dámó; Wade-Giles Tamo; Japanese ダ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bodhidharma: Encyclopedia Ii - Bodhidharma - Portrayals Of Bodhidharma
Throughout Buddhist art, Bodhidharma is depicted as a rather ill-tempered, profusely bearded and wide-eyed barbarian. He is described as ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodhidharma: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Bodhidharma
Bodhidharma: (Daruma in Japanese) In this book he is credited with popularizing Ch'an during the early sixth century C.E. He is also c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bodhidharma: Encyclopedia Ii - Bodhidharma - Biography
The major sources about Bodhidharma's life conflict with regard to his origins, the chronology of his journey to China, his death, and ot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bodhidharma: Encyclopedia Ii - Bodhidharma - Biography
The major sources about Bodhidharma's life conflict with regard to his origins, the chronology of his journey to China, his death, and ot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yunmen Wenyan: Encyclopedia - Yunmen Wenyan
Yúnmén Wényǎn (862 or 864-949 CE), (雲門文偃; Japanese: Ummon Bun'en; he is also variously known in English as "Unmon", "Ummon Da...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yijinjing: Encyclopedia - Yijinjing
The Yíjīnjīng (Chinese: 移筋經; literally "Muscle/Tendon Change Classic) is a martial arts text first mentioned in 1624 CE, purport...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daruma Doll: Encyclopedia - Daruma Doll
Daruma (達磨 or だるま) is the Japanese name for Bodhidharma. Daruma also refers to a hollow and round Japanese wish doll with no ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 520: Encyclopedia - 520
Events February 20 - Epiphanius elected Patriarch of Constantinople. Ostrogothic ruler Theodoric the Great builds the Mausoleum of Theod...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 440: Encyclopedia - 440
Events September 29 - Leo succeeds Sixtus as Pope. Northern China is unified by the Wei Dynasty. Geiseric, king of the Vandals, captures...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chan: Encyclopedia - Chan
Chán is a major school of Chinese Mahāyāna Buddhism. In Japan and the west, the school is known as Zen. Stories of the origins of Chan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yang Xuanzhi: Encyclopedia - Yang Xuanzhi
Yang Xuanzhi (Chinese:楊衒之) was a Chinese writer and translator of Mahayana Buddhist texts into the Chinese language, during the 6th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 528: Encyclopedia - 528
528 - Events. February 13 - Justinian appoints a commission (including the jurist Tribonian) to codify all imperial laws that were sti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bill Porter Author: Encyclopedia - Bill Porter Author
Bill Porter, an American author who writes under the name Red Pine, is an acclaimed translator of and interpreter of Chinese texts. He li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Linji: Encyclopedia - Linji
Linji Yixuan (臨済義玄; also Romanized (Wade-Giles) Lin-chi I-hsüan; Japanese: Rinzai Gigen) (? - 866) was the founder of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 5th Century: Encyclopedia - 5th Century
5th century - Overview. 5th century - Events. Rome sacked by Visigoths in 410. Attila the Hun conquers large parts of Europe, threa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shaolin: Encyclopedia - Shaolin
The Shaolin temple (Chinese: 少林寺; Pinyin: Shàolínsì; literally "Young Forest Temple") is a Chinese Buddhist monastery famed for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddha: Encyclopedia - Buddha
Buddha (Sanskrit, Pali, others: literally Awakened One, from the root: √budh, "to awaken") is a title used in Buddhism for anyone who h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philosopher: Encyclopedia - Philosopher
A philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhism In Vietnam: Encyclopedia - Buddhism In Vietnam
Buddhism in Vietnam is Buddhism that had been localized to Vietnam from India and later from China. Vietnamese Buddhism has many characte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dhyana: Encyclopedia - Dhyana
Dhyāna is a term in Sanskrit which refers to a type or aspect of meditation. It is a key concept in Hinduism and Buddhism. Equivalent te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rinzai School: Encyclopedia - Rinzai School
The Rinzai school (臨済宗; Japanese: Rinzai-shū, Chinese: Linji-zong) is one of the two major Japanese Zen sects (the other major one...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I-kuan Tao: Encyclopedia - I-kuan Tao
I-Kuan Tao, also Yi Guan Dao, or usually initialized as IKT (一貫道, translated as the Unity Sect) is a new religious movement that or...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodhidharma: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Bodhidharma
Bodhidharma (Sanskrit). Wisdom-religion; or the wisdom contained in Dharma (ethics). Also the name of a great Arhat Kshatriya (one of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodhidharma: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Bodhidharma
Bodhidharma (Sanskrit) (from bodhi wisdom + dharma law, spiritual ethics)   Wisdom-religion, the wisdom involved in the teachings...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shaolin Martial Arts: Encyclopedia Ii - Shaolin Martial Arts - Northern And Southern Styles
The regional differences between schools of Shaolin correspond to the regional differences between Chinese martial arts in general: "Nán...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yunmen Wenyan: Encyclopedia Ii - Yunmen Wenyan - Biography
Yunmen was born in the town of Jiaxing near Suzhou to the Zhang family (but later as a monk he would take the name Wenyan; to avoid confu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iron Palm: Encyclopedia Ii - Iron Palm - Internal Iron Palm Method
There are two types of iron palm training methods: internal and external. The article mentioned the tools used for internal iron palm, wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shaolin Martial Arts: Encyclopedia Ii - Shaolin Martial Arts - The Legend Of Bodhidharma
"Shaolin" itself literally means "young forest." The Henan temple was built in the 20th year of the Tàihé (太和) era of the Northern ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shaolin Martial Arts: Encyclopedia Ii - Shaolin Martial Arts - Influence Outside Of China
Some schools of the Okinawan martial art known as Karate have traditional stories delineating their Shaolin origins. The Goju Ryu and Uec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shaolin Martial Arts: Encyclopedia Ii - Shaolin Martial Arts - The Shaolin Monks And The Prince
Like most dynastic changes, the end of the Sui Dynasty was a time of upheaval and contention for the throne. One of those who had declare...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shaolin Martial Arts: Encyclopedia Ii - Shaolin Martial Arts - The Legend Of The Five Animals
Perhaps inevitably, the explosion in the popularity of Shàolínquán led to its decline. The more people that sought training at the tem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yunmen Wenyan: Encyclopedia Ii - Yunmen Wenyan - Koans
A monk once asked Ummon, "What is the Buddha?" Ummon answered thusly: "A dried shit-stick!" Note: A 'dry shit stick' was the medieval e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chan: Encyclopedia Ii - Chan - History
According to tradition, the school was founded by the semi-legendary Indian or Persian monk Bodhidharma who, according to the Anthology o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yunmen Wenyan: Encyclopedia Ii - Yunmen Wenyan - Teachings
Yunmen was renowned for his forceful and direct yet subtle teaching and for his wisdom and skill at oratory; fittingly, Yunmen is one of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tao-sheng: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Tao-sheng
Tao-sheng: A Buddhist monk, who lived ca. 360-434 C.E. He is credited with founding Ch'an (Zen). See also Bodhidharma.    ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lankavatara Sutra: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Lankavatara Sutra
Lankavatara Sutra The only sutra recommended by Bodhidharma, the First Zen Patriarch in China. It is a key Zen text, along with the D...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ch'an: Eastern Philosophy Dictionary On Ch'an
Ch'an: School of Chinese Mahayana Buddhism (Zen in Japan), founded by a legendary figure named Bodhidharma (470-543 CE), the key philo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zen Buddhism: Health And Healing Dictionary On Zen Buddhism
Zen Buddhism: A Japanese branch of Mahayana Buddhism believed to have originated in India from the teachings of a Buddhist master, Bod...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zen: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Zen
Zen (Japanese- "meditation") A branch of Mahayana Buddhism believed to have originated in India from the teachings of a Budd...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shin-sieu: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Shin-sieu
Shin-sieu (Chinese) A sage and seer; the sixth Buddhist Patriarch of North China who taught the esoteric doctrine of bodhidharma, one ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Other-power: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Other-power
Other-Power The issue of other-power (Buddhas' power) is often misunderstood and glossed over by many Buddhists. However, it must be ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kalarippayattu: Encyclopedia Ii - Kalarippayattu - History Of Kalaripayattu
The earliest reference to kalarippayattu occurs in A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteen...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karma: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Karma
KARMA - 1. the belief that one’s thoughts and deed can be counted against or for them to their spirtual growth by counted again...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daruma Doll: Encyclopedia Ii - Daruma Doll - Making A Wish
Using black ink, one fills in a single circular eye while thinking of a wish. Should the wish later come true, the second eye is filled i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philosopher: Encyclopedia Ii - Philosopher - Popular Western Philosophers In Approximate Historical Order
... See also:Philosopher, Philosopher - Popular Western philosophers in approximate historical order, Philosopher - Eastern philoso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhism In Vietnam: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhism In Vietnam - Characteristics Of Vietnamese Buddhism
Buddhism in Vietnam - Syncretism. Buddhism in Vietnam - Ying-yang harmony. Buddhism in Vietnam - Flexibility. ... See also:Bud...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhism In Vietnam: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhism In Vietnam - Characteristics Of Vietnamese Buddhism
Buddhism in Vietnam - Syncretism. Buddhism in Vietnam - Yin-yang harmony. Buddhism in Vietnam - Flexibility. ... See also:Budd...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zen - Spread Of Zen
Traditionally, Zen traces its roots back to Indian Buddhism and, while not an independent school of Buddhism there, takes its name from t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zen - Spread Of Zen
Traditionally, Zen traces its roots back to Indian Buddhism and, while not an independent school of Buddhism there, takes its name from t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I-kuan Tao: Encyclopedia Ii - I-kuan Tao - History
Image:ZhangGuangBi.jpg Within the broad category of Chinese religion we may distinguish between folk practices which neither expect clear...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I-kuan Tao: Encyclopedia Ii - I-kuan Tao - History
Image:ZhangGuangBi.jpg Within the broad category of Chinese religion we may distinguish between folk practices which neither expect clear...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dhyana: Encyclopedia Ii - Dhyana - Dhyāna In Buddhism
In the Pali Canon the Buddha describes eight progressive states of absorption meditation or Jhana. The first four are connected to the ph...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silk Road Transmission Of Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Silk Road Transmission Of Buddhism - Central-asian Missionaries
In the middle of the 2nd century CE, the Kushan empire under king Kanishka expanded into Central Asia and went as far as taking control o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dhyana: Encyclopedia Ii - Dhyana - Dhyāna In Hinduism
According to the Hindu Yoga Sutra dhyana is one of the eight methods of Yoga, (the other seven methods are Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kalarippayattu: Encyclopedia Ii - Kalarippayattu - Ankakalari And Ankathattu
Ankathattu is a four to six feet high platform constructed temporarily for the purpose of fighting duels. Ankam means war in Malayalam la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhism In Vietnam: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhism In Vietnam - Formation And Spread Of Buddhism In Vietnam
Buddhism was imported into Vietnam fairly early, at around the beginning of the Christian Era with the legend of Chữ Đồng Tử study...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kalarippayattu: Encyclopedia Ii - Kalarippayattu - Etymology
The term "Kalarippayattu" is a tatpurusha compound formed from the words kalari (Malayalam: കളരി) meaning "school, gymnasium " an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silk Road Transmission Of Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Silk Road Transmission Of Buddhism - Decline
Buddhism in Central Asia started to decline in the 7th century with the expansion of Islam there. The vigorous Chinese culture progressiv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Halo: Encyclopedia Ii - Halo - Religious Iconography
The halo has become a object of religious iconography in both Christian and Buddhist traditions. Halo - In Christianity. The halo appea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rinzai School: Encyclopedia Ii - Rinzai School - Characteristics
Unlike the larger Sōtō school of Zen, Rinzai is not a single organized body. Rather, it is divided into fifteen sects, referred to by t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese Martial Arts: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinese Martial Arts - History Of Chinese Martial Arts
The oldest evidence of martial arts in China goes back to the Zhou dynasty (1111-255 BC). There are passages in the Zhuang Zi (a.k.a. Chu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kalarippayattu: Encyclopedia Ii - Kalarippayattu - Cultural Influence
Vadakkan Kalaripayattu also shows a strong influence of Ayurveda and major classical dance forms of Kerala, namely Kathakali. Kalarippayy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kalarippayattu: Encyclopedia Ii - Kalarippayattu - Vativu Postures And Chuvatu Foot Movements
Atavu which is a combination of Vativu and Chuvatu. Vativu: There are nine Vativus or postures in Kalarippayattu they are: Gaja Vativu o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kalarippayattu: Encyclopedia Ii - Kalarippayattu - Main Divisions Of Kalarippayattu
Vadakkan style involves more elaborate graceful body movements and southern style involves very rapid economical and yet powerful movemen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I-kuan Tao: Encyclopedia Ii - I-kuan Tao - Practices
I-Kuan Tao says they are a moralistic society, with objective to save all human from the last calamity. The members are obliged to follow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ng Mui: Encyclopedia Ii - Ng Mui - Ng Mui In The Traditions Of Wǔ Méi Pài
As the daughter of a general in the Ming imperial court, Ng Mui enjoyed not only the education that a young lady of her social standing c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I-kuan Tao: Encyclopedia Ii - I-kuan Tao - The Structure
Unlike other faiths, I-Kuan Tao does not have a single organization. This is because after the death of Zhang Tian Ran and escaping commu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silk Road Transmission Of Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Silk Road Transmission Of Buddhism - Artistic Influences
Central Asian missionnary efforts along the Silk Road were accompanied by a flux of artistic influences, visible in the development of Se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silk Road Transmission Of Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Silk Road Transmission Of Buddhism - Chinese Pilgrims To India
According to Chinese sources, the first Chinese to be ordained was Zhu Zixing, after he went to Central Asia in 260 to seek out Buddhism....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I-kuan Tao: Encyclopedia Ii - I-kuan Tao - Practices
I-Kuan Tao says they are a moralistic society, with objective to save all human from the last calamity. The members are obliged to follow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nair: Encyclopedia Ii - Nair - Some Nair Customs And Traditions
Nairs have customs that are different from the rest of Kerala. The first of these is the Marumakkathaayam system of inheritance. This sys...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I-kuan Tao: Encyclopedia Ii - I-kuan Tao - The Structure
Unlike other faiths, I-Kuan Tao does not have a single organization. This is because after the death of Zhang Tian Ran and escaping commu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Koan: Encyclopedia Ii - Koan - The Role Of Koans In The Soto, Rinzai, And Other Sects
Koan practice—concentrating on koans during meditation and other activities—is particularly important among Japanese practictioners o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese Martial Arts: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinese Martial Arts - History Of Chinese Martial Arts
In legend, the Chinese martial arts trace their origin thousands of years into antiquity. As the Chinese writing system traces back to th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese Martial Arts: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinese Martial Arts - Use Of Qi In Chinese Martial Arts
The concept of qì or ch'i (氣), the inner energy or "life force" that is said to animate living beings, is encountered in almost all st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese Martial Arts: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinese Martial Arts - Chinese Martial Arts In Movies
In modern times, Chinese martial arts have spawned a popular genre of cinema. The films of Bruce Lee were instrumental in the initial bur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Koan: Encyclopedia Ii - Koan - The Role Of Koans In The Soto Rinzai And Other Sects
Koan practice—concentrating on koans during meditation and other activities—is particularly important among Japanese practictioners o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I-kuan Tao: Encyclopedia Ii - I-kuan Tao - The Name
I-kuan (Yiguan, 一貫 ) means something like "one unity." The implication is that the sect harmonizes or integrates otherwise disparate ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I-kuan Tao: Encyclopedia Ii - I-kuan Tao - The Three Treasures
To become a follower, one has to go through the Initiation ceremony. A new follower is initiated by a master (Dian Chuan Shi) which is be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese Martial Arts: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinese Martial Arts - Use Of Qi In Chinese Martial Arts
The concept of qì or ch'i (氣), the inner energy or "life force" that is said to animate living beings, is encountered in almost all st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese Martial Arts: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinese Martial Arts - Chinese Martial Arts In Movies
In modern times, Chinese martial arts have spawned a popular genre of cinema. The films of martial artist Bruce Lee were instrumental in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I-kuan Tao: Encyclopedia Ii - I-kuan Tao - The Name
I-kuan (Yiguan, 一貫 ) means something like "one unity." The implication is that the sect harmonizes or integrates otherwise disparate ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eastern Philosophy: Encyclopedia Ii - Eastern Philosophy - Syntheses Of Eastern And Western Philosophy
There have been many modern attempts to integrate Western and Eastern philosophical traditions. German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedric...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zen - Zen In Japan
The following Zen schools still exist in Japan: Rinzai, Soto, and Obaku. Originally formulated by the eponymous Chinese master Linji (Rin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zen - Zen And Buddhism
Zen is a branch of Buddhism and as such is based on and deeply rooted in the Buddha's teachings. It is also very much the child of China ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zen Buddhism: Zen Buddhist Dictionary
Zen Buddhism: Zen Buddhist Dictionary A dictionary of Zen Buddhism terms. Please note that all words in grey like " Buddhism "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zen - Radical Teachings
Some of the traditional Zen fables describe Zen masters using controversial methods of 'teaching', which modern Zen enthusiasts may have ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tea: Encyclopedia Ii - Tea - Tea Origin And Early History In Asia
The cradle of the tea plant is in Southeast Asia. Spontaneous growth of assamica variant is observed in area ranging from Chinese provinc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kanchipuram: Encyclopedia Ii - Kanchipuram - History
Kanchipuram is one of the oldest cities in South India, and was a city of learning for both Tamil and Sanskrit, and was allegedly visited...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Koan: Encyclopedia Ii - Koan - Etymology And The Evolving Meaning Of Koan
Koan is a Japanese rendering of the Chinese term (公案), transliterated kung-an (Wade-Giles) or gōng'àn (Pinyin). Chung Feng Ming Pen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - Name
Tsing Yi (青衣) means green (or black) clothes. It is also a kind of fish, probably Green Wrasse, once abundant in nearby waters. Peopl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - Administration
Tsing Yi, together with Kwai Chung, is part of Tsuen Wan New Town of the Kwai Tsing District in the New Territories. Though Tsing Yi is a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - Medical Services
The Department of Health runs two general out-patient clinics on the island. The first one is Tsing Yi Cheung Hong Clinic in Cheung Hong ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - Leisure
Facilities Tsing Yi Swimming Pool Tsing Yi Sports Ground Fung Shue Wo Sports Centre Tsing Yi Indoor Recreation Centre Cheung Fat Indoor ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - Name
Tsing Yi (青衣) means green (or black) clothes. It is also a kind of fish, probably Green Wrasse, once abundant in nearby waters. Peopl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - Administration
Tsing Yi, together with Kwai Chung, is part of Tsuen Wan New Town of the Kwai Tsing District in the New Territories. Though Tsing Yi is a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bodhidharma: Encyclopedia Ii - Bodhidharma - Spiritual Approach
Tradition holds that Bodhidharma's chosen sutra was the Lankavatara Sutra, a development of the Yogacara or "Mind-only" school of Buddhis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bodhidharma: Encyclopedia Ii - Bodhidharma - Legends
Bodhidharma - Encounter with Emperor Liang. According to tradition, around 520, during the period of the Southern Dynasties, Bodhidharm...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism Sitemap I - B
This is a sitemap for Buddhism - B . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word.   ...   » Read the article