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Asians, misconception, 316 A , 43 Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, 169–175 attachment , 26–29, 338 decision to give up, 49 Abhidharma Pitaka, 70 desire versus, 60 absorptions, 161 dissatisfaction relationship with, 59 accumulating , 288 attention, 28 actions attraction to trivial pursuits, intentions that drive, 240 overcoming, 291 negative, 240–241 auditory consciousness, 27 nonvirtuous, 244–250 Avalokiteshvara, 104, 306, positive, 241 307, 338 right, 61 aversion in Wheel of Life, 263 as nonvirtuous action, actualization, 275 249–250 affirmations, 291 watching growth of, 262–263 aging and death, in 12 links of dependent arising, 271 avidya, 60, 338 Chah. See also Buddhist masters awakening finding way, 299–301 as Buddhist teaching goal, 11 illustrated, 299 to present moment, 156 monastic trail, 300–301 to spiritual dimension of being, 157 traveling , 300 support for, 226 Westerners taught by, 301 awareness Ambedkar, 85 choiceless, 159 Ambedkar Buddhism, 85 death, 230–231 Amida Buddha, 185–186 mindful, 155 Amitabha, 102–104, 338 sensory, 29 analytical meditation, 158 Ananda, 77, 70 B anger misconception, 321–322 basic principles animal realm, 265 affirming, 324 appearances, false, 328 applying transitions between, , 208, 338 COPYRIGHTED324–333 MATERIAL ascetics. See also renunciation basket of discipline, 69–70 defined, 47 basket of discourses, 69 as first members, 53 basket of higher teachings, 70 notice of Buddha change, 52 becoming, 270 practice of, 48 benefiting others, 288 , King Big Mind, 236 during reign of, 51 , King, 47 in Buddhism as world religion, 73 birth, 270–271 defined, 73

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0004445460.INDD 353 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM . See also pilgrimage death of, 54–55 Buddha’s influence, 192 defined, 338 defined, 1887 discourses, 14 Hindu pilgrims and, 192 early life, 40–45 Mahabodi Temple, 190–192 final message, 54–55 notable sites, 193 founding the community, 53–54 , 191 future (), 63–65 temple circumambulation, 192 as God misconception, 317 traveling to, 191 as Great Physician, 15 bodhi, 338 image, 62 Bodhi tree life accounts, 12, 39–40 Buddha remaining near, 52 life and teachings, 39–65 defined, 12, 39 life story interpretation, 41 illustrated, 13 new followers of, 53 sitting in shade of, 50–51 as one of Three Jewels, 19 Sri Lanka, 51 pretending to be, 327 today, 51 role of, 12–14 Bodhicharyavatara, 227, 277 taking in, 136–137 bodhichitta, 84, 253, 277, 338 traditional of, 40 , 108, 110 trueness of his story, 47 vow, 21, 139–140, 177, 276 turning the wheel of the , 52–53 Buddha field, 83 defined, 19, 338 Buddha nature, 33, 338 in Buddhism, 78, 80 , 92 path of, 285 , 91, 148, 234 six perfections of, 285–294 , 80, 338 body Buddhism. See also specific types of Buddhism in death, 231 availability, 10 as fragile, 230 awakening as goal, 11 mind and, 25–26 decline in , 84–85 relaxation, 156 development on Indian subcontinent, 67–88 in tradition, 235 as instrument of social libration, 85 books, Buddhist teachings, 131 making it a religion of the people, 73–75 , 199 misconceptions, 315–322 bowing, 173–174 in Nepal, 86–88 Brahma, 52 as not a belief system, 11 , 338 original, 75 brahmins, 54 philosophy in, 15–16 breath, 160 promotion in India, 74–75 Buddha reappearance in India, 86 agreement to teach, 52 religion and, 10–12 awakening, 12 routes of, 90 as a being, 13 spread of, 70–71 birth of, 43 as systematic approach, 11 Bodhi tree and, 52 terminology, 337–341 brahmins and, 54 in today’s culture, 9–10

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0004445460.INDD 354 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM turning to, 127–144 Meditation tradition, 100 women in, 143-144 monasteries in, 168–169 Buddhist books, 9–10 proliferation into schools, 99–100 Buddhist masters tradition, 100 , 299–301 tradition, 99 Dalai , 304–311 Tibet and, 308–309 Dipa Ma, 296–299 Vajrayana Buddhism in, 116–117 life stories, 295–311 in, 114 resources by and about, 349–350 chitta, 30 Thich Nhat Hanh, 301–304 choiceless awareness, 159 Buddhist practices circumambulation, 192, 193 appreciating, 16–19 collection of , 76 devotion, 19 community. See also Sangha ethical life, 17–18 developing split in, 71–73 exploring, 127–128 founding of, 53–54 meditation, 18 growth of, 53 Buddhist schools, 72 Buddhists cautionary note, 281 anger misconception, 321–322 developing, 281–282 everything is an illusion misconception, 318–319 in Mahayana Buddhism, 277 formally becoming, 135–140 for the thief, 329–330 idol worshippers misconception, 317 concentration pilgrimage sites, 187–195 benefits, 292 Burma, 96 deepening, 160–161 defined, 29 as one of six perfections, 291–293 C as one of three trainings, 273 calmness, 289 right, 62 caste system, 88 sharpening, 291–293 cause of suffering, 57–59 conditioning, deprogramming, 151–152 cessation of suffering, 59–60 consciousness Chah, Ajahn, 94, 95 attention and, 28 Chan. See Zen as inseparable reality indicator, 82 Chandaka, 45, 46 mental, 28, 28–29 change in 12 links of dependent arising, 267–268 accepting gracefully, 325–326 types of, 27–28 as major Buddhism theme, 165 world as manifestation of, 209 reality of, 326 contact, 269 Chenrezig, 306, 307 conventional (relative) truth, 319 China conventions, this book, 2 Buddhism appeal in, 100–101 craving Buddhism evolution in, 99 ignorance as cause, 60 Buddhism opposition in, 100 as nonvirtuous action, 249 Buddhist , 99 in 12 links of dependent arising, Flower Ornament tradition, 99 269, 270 Mahayana Buddhism evolution in, 98–102 watching growth of, 262–263 tradition, 100 cyclic existence, 338

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0004445460.INDD 355 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM death meditation D body is fragile, 230 . See also Buddhist masters can’t prevent the inevitable, 228 Chinese and, 308–309 as facing reality, 227–232 documentaries, 311 friends/relatives can’t help you, 231 freedom in exile, 309 human lifespan isn’t fixed, 230 degree, 309 lifespan is shrinking, 228 illustrated, 305 many factors contribute to death, 230 interest in science, 310 purpose of, 228 leaving Tibet, 309 pursuing, 228 legacy of reincarnation, 305–306 reaping results of, 231–232 as most recognized Buddhist, 311 in tradition, 234 overview, 304–305 wealth can’t help you, 230–231 present, early life, 306–308 you will die, 228 religious identity, 128 your body can’t help you, 231 role as Buddhist ambassador, 310–311 dedicated heart, 277 Tenzin, 305 defeatism, overcoming, 291 dana, 58 deity yoga Dao (Way), 98 body as pure light, 120 dates, this book, 2 defined, 118, 339 death empowerment ceremony, 120 attitude towards, 225 foundation of practice, 119 attitudes in Buddhist traditions, 232–237 practice of, 118–121 awareness, 230–231 delusions close confrontation with, 223–224 defined, 250 contemplating, 226 examples, 250 as definite, 228–229 overcoming, 31 factors contributing to, 230 possession, 328–329 “great death” before, 236–237 problems caused by, 256 as inevitable, 129 root, 260 intellectual understanding, 224 wisdom and, 326 life as opportunity and, 226–227 demigod realm, 264 of loved one, 232 denial, 47 misconception, 318 dependent arising, 257 mustard seed story, 225 desire as pathway to enlightenment, attachment versus, 60 235–236 as cause of suffering, 59 as powerful motivator, 233 , 54 realization of, 165 devotion taking personally, 224–225 as spiritual practice, 19 as teacher, 224 Three Jewels, 19 Theravada Buddhism and, 233–235 in Zen, 19 time of, as uncertain, 230 Dhamekh(a) stupa, 194 in 12 links of dependent arising, 271 (Words of Dhamma) Vajrayana Buddhism and, 235–236 on Arhat, 208 Zen and, 236–237 defined, 15

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0004445460.INDD 356 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM on phenomena, 24–25 teaching summary, 156–157 E eating, 278–279 on threefold refuge, 137 effort, right, 62 Dharma. See also Three Jewels “ehi passiko” (“come and see”), 128 Buddha teaching of, 67–68 eightfold path, 339 defined, 14, 67, 339 The 88 Sacred Places, 199 eight-spoke wheel of, 61 The Elders as everyday practical guide, 323 defined, 72 as one of Three Jewels, 19 spreading across Southeast Asia to the West, 91–97 taking refuge in, 136–137 emotions turning the wheel of, 52 feeling around for, 29–30 dhyana, 339 heart and, 30 Diamond , 209 empowerment ceremony, 120 Diamond Vehicle. See Vajrayana Buddhism emptiness (shunyata) Dipa Ma. See also Buddhist masters as “the absence of the fantasized,” 294 early years, 296 comprehending, 293 illustrated, 297 defined, 339 meditative concentration, 297 experience of, 208 overcoming physical ailments, 297–298 explaining, 294 overview, 296 as indicator of inseparable reality, 82 practitioners receiving instruction from, 299 as true nature of all things, 293 sharing her story, 298–299 , 20, 301, 321, 350–351 dissatisfaction enlightenment attachment relationship with, 59 as being in the world but not of it, 221 breaking free of cycle of, as birth of peace, joy, loving-kindness, and 255–274 compassion, 221 conventional life as, 128 Buddha, understanding, 211 recurring patterns of, 257 common threads, 221 teachings as cure for, 156–157 as culmination of the spiritual path, 203–204 divine abodes defined, 205, 339 compassion, 281 fundamental teachings on, 205 defined, 275 Mahayana Buddhism, 208–209 (upekkha), 283 points of view of, 205 loving-kindness, 281 Siddhartha attainment, 51 meditating on, 282 as signal to end of suffering, 221 nurturing, 281–285 Theravada Buddhism, 206–208 sympathetic joy, 283 Vajrayana Buddhism, 209–211 divisive speech, 247–248 Zen, 211–221 doctrine, 57 enthusiastic effort, 290–291 Dromtonpa (Lama Drom), 193 equanimity (upekkha) Dropping Ashes on the Buddha (Sahn), 113 defined, 283 duhkha, 55–56, 58, 339 as divine abode, 283 -, 210 meditation for cultivating, 152–153

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0004445460.INDD 357 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM Esoteric Vehicle. See Vajrayana Buddhism four reminders, 129 ethical behavior friends/relatives, death and, 231 accumulating virtue, 288 functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), 150 benefiting others, 288 future Buddha (Maitreya), 63–64 defined, 17 as perfection, 287 restraint, 287 G as spiritual practice, 16–18 , 82 ethical guidance, 241–242 Gautama the Buddha. See Buddha expectations, 325 Gautami, Mahaprajapati, 43 external experience , 124 mind versus, 24 generosity (dana) scenarios, 24–25 bestowing Buddhist teachings, 286 bestowing fearlessness, 286–287 bestowing material aid, 286 F bestowing protection, 286 fearlessness, bestowing, as perfection of the practitioner, 139 286–287 , 134, 339 feeling god realm, 263 emotions and, 29–30 Goenka, S. N., 129 in 12 links of dependent arising, 269 The Good Heart: A Buddhist Perspective on the field of merit, 76 Teachings of Jesus (Dalai Lama), 310 First Council Gotama. See Buddha convening of, 68–70 grasping, 269 defined, 68 grave precepts, 243 discourse division, 69–70 Great Physician, 15 Flower Ornament Buddhism Great Stupa, 78, 191 basis, 101–102 Great Vehicle, 78 defined, 99 Great Way, 236 practice of, 108 Greater Discourse on the Foundations of , 69 Flower Ornament Sutra, 82–83, 101–102 The Great Community, 72 fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging), 150 Green Gulch Farm, 179 , 104, 105, 339 cause of suffering, 57–59 Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, 84 cessation of suffering, 59–60 , 339 defined, 15, 53, 55, 339 gustatory consciousness, 27 list of, 55 path that leads to the cessation of suffering, 61–62 H suffering, 55–56 hair truth about, 60 in formal entrance into Buddhist way of life, 49 understanding, 55–63 long, as sign of royalty, 49 four opponent powers Siddhartha cutting of, 46, 49 regret, 253 happiness reliance, 253–254 connecting through, 279–280 remedy, 254 desire for, 166 resolve, 253 enjoying more, through meditation, 157

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0004445460.INDD 358 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM secret, 16, 60 of no-self, 234 state of mind and, 128 in Theravada tradition, 162 harsh speech, 248 three wisdoms as foundation for, 162–166 heart in Vajrayana tradition, 162 dedicated, 278 in Zen, 162 dedicating to welfare of others, 280 Insight Meditation Society (IMS), 95, 97 mind and, 30 intention, right, 61 , 177 interconnectedness hell-being realm, 265, 266 through desire for happiness, 279–280 (Lesser Vehicle), 79 through eating, 278–279 historical Buddha. See Buddha through mother, 278 Honen, 105 interdependent origination, 257 human realm, 264, 265 intuitive meditation, 158 human , 129 involvement, level determination, humanness, 226–227 129–130 hungry ghost realm, 265, 266 J I Japan I monasteries in, 168 basis of imputation of the, 261 Vajrayana Buddhism in, 116–117 as false sense of self, 59 Zen in, 108–111 in a sentence, 261 Zen temples in, 175 snake and the rope analogy, 262 , 339 icons, this book, 4–5 Jodo Shinshu, 106, 185 idle gossip, 248 Jodu-shu, 105 ignorance jukai, 180 defined, 33 fundamental forms of, 34 as source of delusions, 260–261 K , 123 in 12 links of dependent arising, 267 Kagu, 123 I-grasping, 261 Kalama, Arada, 46 images, Buddha, 62 Kalu , 158 immeasurables. See divine abodes karma . See also change Buddhist precepts and, 242–250 as Buddhism theme, 165, 205 complexity, 240–241 considering, 326 consequences, experiencing, 240–241 of material things, 328 defined, 239–240, 339 India development methods, 240 Buddhism decline in, 84–85 ethical guidance and, 241–242 Buddhism promotion in, 74–75 as law of cause and effect, 239–240 Buddhism reappearance in, 86 minding concept of, 239–254 Vajrayana Buddhism in, 116–117 misconception, 322 insects, 332–333 negative, purifying, 252–254 insight transgressions and, 251–254 developing, 161–162 as unalterable and unavoidable, 129 into nondual nature of reality, 179, 181

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0004445460.INDD 359 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM karuna, 339 loving-kindness kensho, 211, 339 cautionary note, 281 Keusang Rinpoche, 307 defined, 281 killing, 244 extending, 281 klesha, 339 practice of, 284 , 178, 291 . See also pilgrimage Korea defined, 188 monasteries in, 168 location of, 189, 190 Zen in, 114 Mayadevi Temple, 190 Zen temples in, 175 meditation at, 189 Kornfield, Jack, 95 visiting, 189–190 Kukai (Kobo Daishi), 116 lying, 247 kundalini, 204 , 188, 195 M Madhyamika (middle doctrine), 209 L , 86 , 134, 339 mahabodhi, 190 Land of Bliss Sutras, 83–84, 104 Mahabodi Temple Lankavatara Sutra, 82 Buddha’s influence, 192 Levine, Stephen, 229 circumambulation, 192 life defined, 190 dedication to all beings, 19, 21 illustrated, 191 meditation on, in face of death, 231 as stupa, 191 problems, ways of helping, 323–333 Mahakashyapa, 68, 70 as rare and precious opportunity, 226–227 Mahamudra, 210 as rat race, 256 Mahasanghika, 72 life circumstances, 226 Mahavamsa (Great Chronicle), 91 life responsibility, 128–129 Mahayana Buddhism lifespan, as uncertain, 230 bodhisattva in, 21, 78, 80 lightening up, 157 , 139–140 Lion Capital, 194 in Burma, 96 lion posture, 195 in China, 98–102 listening to teachings, 163–164 compassion, 277 Little Buddha, 327 dedicated heart, 277 livelihood, right, 61–62 defined, 19, 340 , 209 defined, 80 enlightenment, 208–209 school and, 106–107 Flower Ornament Sutra, 82–83 Tiantai tradition and, 99, 102 Gandavyuha, 82 love, cultivation of, 165–166 Land of Bliss Sutras, 84 loved ones, death of, 232 Lankavatara Sutra, 82 loving compassion Lotus Sutra, 80 generating, 33 major themes, 79–80 as opening heart to others, 34–36 in Nepal, 87 witnessing examples of, 34–35 Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, 81–82

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0004445460.INDD 360 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM purifying negative karma, 252 death, 227–231 reality characteristics, 324 de-emphasis of, 132 sutras (discourses), 80 defined, 147–149 teachings, rise of, 80–84 as deprogramming tool, 152 tradition development, 71 developing practice of, 133 World-Array Sutra, 82–83 on divine abodes, 282 Maitreya goal of, 146 appearance of, 63, 64 as groundwork preparation, 153–155 beliefs about, 63 as habit sidestepping method, 153 defined, 63, 340 as heart of practice, 36 as future Buddha, 63–65 intuitive, 158 illustrated, 64 for life appreciation, 156–157 maitri, 340 MBSR, 132 malas, 183 metta, 97 modern technique benefits, 148–149 defined, 117, 118, 340 modern techniques, 148 illustrated, 117 myths, 146 uses, 117 neuroscientist viewpoint, 149–150 , 82, 83, 340 normal mind functioning versus, 150–151 Mantra Buddhism, 100 objects for personality types, 146–147 as playing a stringed instrument, 148 characteristic features of, 183 purpose of, 18 defined, 117, 183, 340 questions about, 133 examples of, 183 in religious traditions, 147 with mala (rosary), 183 Siddhartha learning of techniques, 46–47 mani-padme hum, 182, 183 sitting posture, 153–154 transmission of, 183 spacing out and, 146 the Tempter, 50–51 specific benefits of, 156–157 Marpa, 121 as spiritual practice, 18 marriage, Siddhartha, 44 threefold nature of, 157–162 material aid, bestowing, 286 Vajrayana Buddhism, 121 , Queen, 42 vipassana, 87, 94–97 MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction), 132 wisdom from what you understand, 164–166 meditation , 111 analytical, 158 Zen practitioner, 177 as balancing act, 148, 154 Meditation Buddhism, 100 benefits, 149–157, 323 meditation instruction bodily position for, 146 locating, 132–133 breath mindfulness, 160 of, 129 as central Buddhist practice, 145–166 receiving, 132–133 in changing habitual reaction, 36 workshops/courses, 133 as changing perspective, 155–156 meditation instructors clinical studies, 149–150 defined, 134 for compassionate, dedicated heart, 278 temperament determination, 146–147 conditioning recognition and, 150–151 meditational deity, 118 in cultivating equanimity, 152–153 mental attitude, in quality of life, 25

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0004445460.INDD 361 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM mental consciousness, 28–29 renunciation, 140–141 (mental) formations, 267 training rules, 251 metta meditation, 97, 340 monks code of conduct, 139, 251 defined, 49 in practice, 76–77 discovery of, 48–49 ordaining as, 141 practice of, 48–49 renunciation, 76 , 121 spread of the teaching, 70–71 mind three trainings, 168 of Amida, 185–186 Monk’s Code of Discipline, 169 body and, 25–26 moral discipline, 273 from Buddhist perspectives, 26–30 mother, relating to, 278 calming, 156 , 199 of clear light, 27, 235 , 117 delusions, overcoming, 31 mustard seed story, 225 external experience versus, 24 Myanmar, 91 fundamental purity of, 31–32 head and heart and, 30 resting in nature of, 162 N as shaping experience, 24–25 , 195, 198 transforming, 35–36 name and form, 267 understanding, 23–36 Namu amida butsu, 185 mind-body influence, 25–26 negative karma purification. See also karma mindfulness four opponent powers and, 253–254 beginning practitioners of, 159 Mahayana Buddhism, 252 breath, 160 Theravada Buddhism, 252 in , 158–159 Vajrayana Buddhism, 253–254 defined, 62, 155 Zen, 252 developing, 158–159 nembutsu, 340 functioning of, 159 Nepal practice of, 159 Buddhism in, 86–88 right, 62 Buddhist traditions in, 87 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), 132 in, 87–88 mistaken beliefs, 34 Vajrayana Buddhism in, 116–117 mistakes, atoning for, 251–252 Newar Buddhism monasteries defined, 87, 340 in China, Korea, Japan, 168–169 features, 88 in daily practice, 169 Svayambhu-Purana, 87 entering, 142–143 vipassana meditation, 87 lay community relationship, 168 Newari, 340 location of, 168 Nichiren, 106 role of, 168–169 Nichiren school, 106–108 Theravada, in the West, 96 nine-part meditation on death. See death meditation monastic practice . See also enlightenment entering, 140–143 arhat and, 208 reasons for being drawn to, 140 defined, 206, 233, 255, 340

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0004445460.INDD 362 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM four stages on path to, 207–208 glimpsing the ox, 214, 216 as indescribable, 207 returning to the source, 220 nonreturner and, 208 riding the ox home, 216, 218 once-returner and, 208 seeking the ox, 214, 215 stream-enterer and, 208 taming the ox, 216, 217 Theravada Buddhism, 206–208 trainings, 206 noble truths. See four noble truths P nondualistic nature of existence, 80 pain, resignation to, 330–331 nonreturner, 208 , 337 nonvirtuous actions Pali canon, 75 aversion, 249–250 paramita, 62, 340 craving, 249 , 68 delusion, 250 path divisive speech, 247–248 bodhisattva, 285 explaining, 244–250 divisions of, 61–62 harsh speech, 248 as noble truth, 61–62 idle gossip, 248 right action, 61 killing, 244 right concentration, 62 lying, 247 right effort, 62 sexual misconduct, 245–246 right intention, 61 stealing, 245 right livelihood,61–62 northern route, 90 right mindfulness, 62 no-self, insight of, 234 right speech, 61 nuns. See also monasteries; monks right view, 61 code of conduct, 139, 251–252 patience ordaining as, 141–142 defined, 257 three trainings, 168 practice of, 257–258 , 139 The Peerless Continuum, 32 , 123 Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, 81–82 personality types, 146 perspective, changing, 155–156 O pig, in Wheel of Life, 260 olfactory consciousness, 28 pilgrimage Om mani-padme hum, 182, 183 Ashoka promotion of, 73–74 once-returner, 208 Bodh Gaya, 188, 190–192 , 303 Borobudur, 199 ordination, 141–142 defined, 73, 187 organization, this book, 2–4 The 88 Sacred Places, 199 ox-herding pictures. See also Zen going on, 198–199 catching the ox, 216, 217 important sites, 195–198 defined, 214 Kushinagar, 188, 195 entering the world with helping hands, 220, 221 Lumbini, 188, 189–190 finding the tracks, 214, 215 map illustration, 188 forgetting both self and ox, 218, 219 Mount Kailash, 199 forgetting the ox, 218, 219 Nalanda, 198, 198

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0004445460.INDD 363 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM pilgrimage (continued) interpreting, 246 primary places of, 187–195 receiving, 137–139 , 195–196 Theravada Buddhism, 137 Sankashya, 195, 197–198 three pure, 243 , 188, 193–195 Vajrayana Buddhism, 138 , 195, 197 Zen, 138 Shwedagon , 199 present moment, awakening to, 156 site practice, 189 Prince Siddhartha. See Siddhartha Temple of the Sacred Tooth, 198 projections , 213 defined, 33 Plum Village, 303–304 relinquishing, 331–332 pointing-out instructions, 210 prostrations, 184 poisoned arrow parable, 17 protection, bestowing, 286 practice puja, 340 accepting suffering, 289 punya, 76 certainty in the teachings, 289 day in the life of, 167–186 Amitabha Buddha and, 102–104 dedicating life to, 142–143 in art, 103–104 early Buddhism levels, 76–77 defined, 99, 340 engaging in, 130–135 inspiration and direction, 102 further stages of, 139–140 Jodo Shinshu, 106 involvement level, 129 Jodu-shu, 105 as life direction choice, 226 mediation de-emphasis, 132 life responsibility, 128–129 practice, 185–186 loving-kindness, 284 schools in Japan, 105–106 meditation, 132–133 special occasions,186 monastic, 140–144 Sunday temple gathering, 186 own pace, 127–130 of patience, 288–289 remaining calm, 289 R three trainings, 274 Rajgir. See also pilgrimage who can, misconception, 319 Buddhist events in, 196 practitioners defined, 195 a day in the life of, 167–186 visiting, 196 Pure Land, 185–186 Vulture’s Peak at, 196 Vajrayana, 181–184 Ramaputra, Udraka, 46reality Western Buddhist monk, 169–175 characteristics of, 324 Zen, 175–180 as constantly changing, 15 precepts reflection, 164 additional, 242 refuge, in Three Jewels, 19 arranging behind three doors, 243 regret, 253 basic, 242 reincarnation, Dalai Lama legacy of, 305 Buddhist, 242 rejoicing (anumodana), 139 ceremony, 243 reliance, 253 defined, 137 religious merit (punya), 139 grave, 243 remedy, 254

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0004445460.INDD 364 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM reminders, four, 129 growth of, 53 renunciation. See also ascetics as one of Three Jewels, 19 importance of, 135–136 taking refuge in, 136–137 meaning of, 49, 135 Sankashya, 195, 197–198 monastic practice, 140 , 337 monks, 76 Sarnath. See also pilgrimage Siddhartha, 46–47 defined, 188 resolve, 253 Dhamekh(a) stupa, 194 resources location of, 194 by and about modern masters, 348–349 tradition of learning, 194 Buddhist classics, 344–346 -Sutta, 96 at local newsstand, 351–352 , 211, 340 Socially Engaged Buddhism, 350–351 Second Council, 71 story of the Buddha, 343–344 self, nature of, 72 well worth reading, 346–348 self-clinging, 261 women and Buddhism, 349–350 selfishness responsibility for own life, 128–129 of all things, 293 restraint, 287 overcoming, 35–36 right action, 61 reducing, 280 right concentration, 62 Senzaki, Nyogen, 112 right effort, 62 ,177 right intention, 61 sexual misconduct, 245–246 right livelihood, 61 Shaku, Soen, 112 right mindfulness, 62 Shakyamuni Buddha. See also Buddha right speech, 61 death of, 12 right view, 61 defined, 12, 340 Rime, 124 illustrated, 13 Rinzai, 110–111 life story, 40 Rooster, in Wheel of Life, 260 Shakyas, 88 roshi, 340 shamans, 204 royal life, renunciation of, 46–47 centers, 122 , 162 , 106, 185 S Shravasti. See also pilgrimage , 123 defined, 195 , 29, 340 events associated with, 197 samsara great miracle, 197 defined, 77, 256, 340 Shuddhodana, King, 42, 43 as vicious circle, 233 shunyata, 341 wandering in, 257–271 Shwedagon Pagoda, 199 San Francisco , 179 Siddhartha. See also Buddha Sangha. See also Three Jewels ascetic companions, 48,49 defined, 14, 69, 340 birth, 42 developing split in, 71–72 breaking of fast, 48 first members of, 52 clothes, exchanging, 46 founding of, 53–54 defined, 12, 341

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0004445460.INDD 365 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM Siddhartha (continued) defined, 150 early life, 39 faces of, 204–205 enlightenment, 52 threefold nature of attaining, 157 escape, 46 Sri Lanka fasting illustration, 48 Bodhi tree, 51 father, 43 Buddhaghosa and, 91 forbidden knowledge, 45 European control of, 91–92 four visions, 45–46 mission to, 74 hair, cutting, 46, 49 stealing, 245 King Bimbisara interaction,47 Sthavira, 72 marriage, 44 stigmata, 204 middle way, 48–49 stream-enterer, 208 renunciation of royal life, 46–47 sensitive nature, 44 as cult object, 78 six year fast, 48 defined, 55, 74, 341 study with spiritual teachers, 46 Dhamekh(a), 194 Sujata offering of nourishment to, 49 Great Stupa, 78, 79 silent retreats, 179–181 , 191 six perfections (paramita) turning to, 78 concentration, 291–293 suchness, 213 defined, 285–286 Sudhana, 82–83 enthusiastic effort, 290–291 suffering ethical behavior, 287 accepting, 289 generosity, 286–287 Buddha identification of cause of, 15 patience, 288 cause of, 57–59 wisdom, 292–293 cessation of, 60 six realms. See also Wheel of Life enlightenment as end of, 221 animals, 265 ignorance perpetuation of, 70 defined, 263 insight into, 130 demigods (asuras), 264 misconception, 318 depiction of, 267 noble truth, 55–56 gods (devas), 263 path that leads to the cessation of, hell-beings, 265 60–62 humans, 264 as permeating all limited existence, 129 hungry ghosts (), 265 types, list of, 55–56 six sense bases, 268, 269 suffering help slot, overcoming, 290 change as graceful, 325–326 Snake, in Wheel of Life, 260 compassion for the thief, 329–330 snake and the rope analogy, 262 concrete illusion, 326–327 Soto Zen, 111 expectations and, 325 southern route, 90 insects and, 332–333 speech, right, 61 material things as impermanent, 328 spiritual community. See Sangha possession, false notion of, 328–329 spiritual guidance, 241–242 pretending to be a Buddha, 327 spiritual practice. See practice projection, relinquishing, 331–332 spiritual realization. See also enlightenment resignation to pain, 330

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0004445460.INDD 366 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM Sujata, 49 four noble truths, 15 , 83 getting acquainted with, 129–135 sun behind the clouds analogy, 31–32 Mahayana, 79–83 Sutra Pitaka, 69 offering of, 129 sutras (suttas) readings on, 131 Chinese, 98 spreading of, 70 defined, 14, 341 verses on, 15 Diamond Sutra, 209 wisdom from listening to, Flower Ornament Sutra, 82–83, 101–102 163–164 Gandavyuha, 82 temperament determination, 147 Heart Sutra, 177 Temple of the Sacred Tooth, 198 Land of Bliss Sutras, 83–84, 104 10 Perfections of Theravada Buddhism, 20 Lankavatara Sutra, 82 Tenzin, 305 Lotus Sutra, 80, 99, 102, 106 terminology, in today’s culture, 9–10 Mahayana Buddhism,80 Thailand Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, 81–82 Buddha statue, 94 Platform Sutra, 213 Buddhadasa, 92 Satipatthana-Sutta,96 Buddhist practices in, 76 Sutra, 81 corruption, 93 World-Array Sutra, 82–83 forest tradition, 93 sympathetic joy, 283 in modern culture, 92 Theravada Buddhism in, 92–94 Thera, 72 T Theravada Buddhism tactile consciousness, 28 in Burma, 91 tanha, 57 concentration and, 160confession, 251 , 114, 341. See also Vajrayana Buddhism death and, 233–234 tantric Buddhism, 88 death meditation in, 234 tantric yogis, 235 defined, 341 , goddess, 19, 119, 120, 122, 341 enlightenment, 205–207 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, 179 four immeasurables, 276 tathagatagarbha, 211 insight in, 162 teachers lay practice centers, 172 finding, 134–135 monasteries in the West, 96 forms of, 134–135 in Nepal, 87 as geshes, 134 as original Buddhism, 75 as lamas, 134 Pali canon, 75 as meditation instructors, 134 precepts, 138 prospective, checking out, 135 purifying negative karma, 252 teachings. See also Dharma teacher role in, 133 advancement in different ways, 72–73 10 Perfections, 20 baskets, 69–70 in Thailand, 76, 92–94 benefiting from, 128 tradition development, 71 bestowing, 286 upasaka, 138 categorizing, 69–70 upasika, 138 developing certainty in, 289 vinaya regulations, 141

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0004445460.INDD 367 Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in July 24, 2019 10:24 AM Thich Nhat Hanh. See also Buddhist masters tripitaka, 75, 341 in Engaged Buddhism, 301, 321 trishna, 57 illustrated,301 true nature, 213 Mindfulness Trainings, 303–304 True Self, 236 new beginnings, 303–304 Trungpa Rinpoche, Chogyam, 122 Order of Interbeing, 303 Tsongkhapa, Lama, 197 Plum Village, 303 , 236, 306 and, 303 turning the wheel of the Dharma, 52 work for peace, 302–303 12 links of dependent arising. See also Wheel of Life thief, compassion for, 329–330 aging and death, 271 Three Jewels. See also Buddha; Dharma; Sangha becoming, 270 defined, 18–19, 341 birth, 270–271 taking refuge in, 136–137 consciousness, 267 three trainings contact, 268 analogy explanation of, 273 craving, 269, 270defined, 266–267 concentration, 273 feeling, 269, 270 cutting through suffering with, 271–274 grasping, 269 defined, 168, 272 ignorance, 267 moral discipline, 272 (mental) formations, 267 practice of, 274 name and form,268 wisdom, 273 purpose of, 271 Three Treasures Association, 111 six sense bases, 268, 269 three-month rains retreat, 175 weakest, 272 Tiantai Buddhism basis, 102 defined, 99 U Lotus Sutra and, 99, 102 unsatisfactory existence, 325 Upali, 70 bowing in, 173 establishment of, 116–117 monasticism, 141 V , 88 , 236 , 120 Vajrayana schools, 123, 141 Vajrayana Buddhism traditions. See also specific traditions abhidharma and, 26–27 choosing, 131–132 around the globe, 115–116 meditation in, 147 Buddha enlightenment understanding, 211 trainings choosing, 131–132 defined, 206 death and, 235–236 Thich Nhat Hanh, 303 defined, 115, 341 three, 271–272 deity yoga, 118–121 transgressions direct approach to realization, 210 atoning for, 251–252 enlightenment, 209–211 dealing with, 251–252 four reminders, 127 negative karma, purifying, 252–254

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