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The Path to Bodhidharma
The Path to Bodhidharma The teachings of Shodo Harada Roshi 1 Table of Contents Preface................................................................................................ 3 Bodhidharma’s Outline of Practice ..................................................... 5 Zazen ................................................................................................ 52 Hakuin and His Song of Zazen ......................................................... 71 Sesshin ........................................................................................... 100 Enlightenment ................................................................................. 115 Work and Society ............................................................................ 125 Kobe, January 1995 ........................................................................ 139 Questions and Answers ................................................................... 148 Glossary .......................................................................................... 174 2 Preface Shodo Harada, the abbot of Sogenji, a three-hundred-year-old Rinzai Zen Temple in Okayama, Japan, is the Dharma heir of Yamada Mumon Roshi (1890-1988), one of the great Rinzai masters of the twentieth century. Harada Roshi offers his teachings to everyone, ordained monks and laypeople, men and women, young and old, from all parts of the world. His students have begun more than a dozen affiliated Zen groups, known as One Drop Zendos, in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The material -
And Daemonic Buddhism in India and Tibet
Florida State University Libraries Electronic Theses, Treatises and Dissertations The Graduate School 2012 The Raven and the Serpent: "The Great All- Pervading R#hula" Daemonic Buddhism in India and Tibet Cameron Bailey Follow this and additional works at the FSU Digital Library. For more information, please contact [email protected] THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES THE RAVEN AND THE SERPENT: “THE GREAT ALL-PERVADING RHULA” AND DMONIC BUDDHISM IN INDIA AND TIBET By CAMERON BAILEY A Thesis submitted to the Department of Religion in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Religion Degree Awarded: Spring Semester, 2012 Cameron Bailey defended this thesis on April 2, 2012. The members of the supervisory committee were: Bryan Cuevas Professor Directing Thesis Jimmy Yu Committee Member Kathleen Erndl Committee Member The Graduate School has verified and approved the above-named committee members, and certifies that the thesis has been approved in accordance with university requirements. ii For my parents iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank, first and foremost, my adviser Dr. Bryan Cuevas who has guided me through the process of writing this thesis, and introduced me to most of the sources used in it. My growth as a scholar is almost entirely due to his influence. I would also like to thank Dr. Jimmy Yu, Dr. Kathleen Erndl, and Dr. Joseph Hellweg. If there is anything worthwhile in this work, it is undoubtedly due to their instruction. I also wish to thank my former undergraduate advisor at Indiana University, Dr. Richard Nance, who inspired me to become a scholar of Buddhism. -
Japan Studies Review
JAPAN STUDIES REVIEW Volume Nineteen 2015 Interdisciplinary Studies of Modern Japan Steven Heine Editor Editorial Board John A. Tucker, East Carolina University Yumiko Hulvey, University of Florida Matthew Marr, Florida International University Ann Wehmeyer, University of Florida Hitomi Yoshio, Florida International University Copy and Production María Sol Echarren Rebecca Richko Ian Verhine Kimberly Zwez JAPAN STUDIES REVIEW VOLUME NINETEEN 2015 A publication of Florida International University and the Southern Japan Seminar CONTENTS Editor’s Introduction i Re: Subscriptions, Submissions, and Comments ii ARTICLES Going Postal: Empire Building through Miniature Messages on German and Japanese Stamps Fabian Bauwens 3 Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: Hiroshi Senju’s Waterfall Paintings as Intersections of Innovation Peter L. Doebler 37 Delightfully Sauced: Wine Manga and the Japanese Sommelier’s Rise to the Top of the French Wine World Jason Christopher Jones 55 “Fairness” and Japanese Government Subsidies for Sickness Insurances Yoneyuki Sugita 85 ESSAYS A “Brief Era of Experimentation”: How the Early Meiji Political Debates Shaped Japanese Political Terminology Bradly Hammond 117 The Night Crane: Nun Abutsu’s Yoru No Tsuru Introduced, Translated, and Annotated Eric Esteban 135 BOOK REVIEWS Scream from the Shadows: The Women’s Liberation Movement in Japan By Setsu Shigematsu Reviewed by Julia C. Bullock 169 Critical Buddhism: Engaging with Modern Japanese Buddhist Thought By James Mark Shields Reviewed by Steven Heine 172 Banzai Babe Ruth: Baseball, Espionage, & Assassination During the 1934 Tour of Japan By Robert K. Fitts Reviewed by Daniel A. Métraux 175 Supreme Commander: MacArther’s Triumph in Japan By Seymour Morris Reviewed by Daniel A. Métraux 177 CONTRIBUTORS/EDITORS i EDITOR’S INTRODUCTION Welcome to the nineteenth volume of the Japan Studies Review (JSR), an annual peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the Asian Studies Program at Florida International University Seminar. -
Omori Sogen the Art of a Zen Master
Omori Sogen The Art of a Zen Master Omori Roshi and the ogane (large temple bell) at Daihonzan Chozen-ji, Honolulu, 1982. Omori Sogen The Art of a Zen Master Hosokawa Dogen First published in 1999 by Kegan Paul International This edition first published in 2011 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © The Institute of Zen Studies 1999 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN 10: 0–7103–0588–5 (hbk) ISBN 13: 978–0–7103–0588–6 (hbk) Publisher’s Note The publisher has gone to great lengths to ensure the quality of this reprint but points out that some imperfections in the original copies may be apparent. The publisher has made every effort to contact original copyright holders and would welcome correspondence from those they have been unable to trace. Dedicated to my parents Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Part I - The Life of Omori Sogen Chapter 1 Shugyo: 1904–1934 Chapter 2 Renma: 1934–1945 Chapter 3 Gogo no Shugyo: 1945–1994 Part II - The Three Ways Chapter 4 Zen and Budo Chapter 5 Practical Zen Chapter 6 Teisho: The World of the Absolute Present Chapter 7 Zen and the Fine Arts Appendices Books by Omori Sogen Endnotes Index Acknowledgments Many people helped me to write this book, and I would like to thank them all. -
As Mentioned in the Verse of the Foundation of All Good Qualities
Amitabha Buddhist Centre Second Basic Program – Module 9 Ornament for Clear Realization—Chapter Four The Eight Categories and Seventy Topics Transcript of the teachings by Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi on The Eight Categories and Seventy Topics Root Text: The Eight Categories and Seventy Topics by Jetsün Chökyi Gyaltsen, translated by Jampa Gendun. Final draft October 2002, updated May 2011. © Jampa Gendun & FPMT, Inc. Lesson 8 5 July 2016 Exam Presentation for Module 8. The knower of paths (cont’d). Support for newly generating the Mahayana path of meditation. EXAM PRESENTATION FOR MODULE 8 You have heard about the four reliances. One of them says, "Do not rely on the person but rely on the doctrine.” In this context here, you should not pay so much attention to the person who is speaking. Rather you should focus on what is being said by the person. So pay attention to what is said, think about it and see whether you agree with it. (A student presents her chosen verses from Chapter Eight of Engaging in the Bodhisattva Deeds). ~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE KNOWER OF PATHS (CONT’D) Definiendum Definition Boundary No. of Topics topics (Seventy topics) Knower of Mahayana Mahayana 11 1. Limbs of knower of paths Paths superior’s clear path of 2. Knower of paths that knows realizer conjoined seeing hearers' paths with the wisdom through the 3. Knower of paths that knows directly realizing buddha solitary realizers' paths emptiness within ground 4. Mahayana path of seeing the continuum of 5. Function of the Mahayana path the person who of meditation possesses it. -
Sacred Places in Buddhism Or the Place Of
RAPHISA. Revista de Antropología y Filosofía de lo Sagrado Review of Anthropology and Philosophy of the Sacrum ISSN: 2530-1233 Nº 2, diciembre (2017) pp.: 67-79 SACRED PLACES IN BUDDHISM OR THE PLACE OF THE SACRED IN BUDDHISM LOS LUGARES SAGRADOS EN EL BUDISMO O EL LUGAR DE LO SAGRADO EN EL BUDISMO Antoaneta Nikolova1 The South-West University (Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria) Abstract: The paper aims to examine the meaning of sacredness in such a religion as Buddhism where there is no idea of God or any supernatural being. Instead, there are elaborated inner practices for achieving enlightenment. The paper consists of two parts. The first one analyses the place of the sacred in Buddhism considering the two important concepts of samsara and nirvana. The second part discusses sacred places in Buddhism comparing two different space structures: stupa as representative for a vertical structure and mandala for a horizontal one. On the base of juxtaposing these seemingly opposite concepts and structures the paper reveals that in terms of Bud- dhism the real sacredness is non-sacredness: a term that transcends the opposition sacred-profane and expresses the specific Buddhist vision of non-duality. Key words: Buddhism; sacred-profane; non-duality. Resumen: Este artículo tiene el propósito de examinar el significado de lo sagrado en una religión como el Budismo, donde no hay una idea de Dios como tal o ningún ser sobrenatural. En cambio, hay prácticas íntimas elaboradas para lograr la iluminación. El artículo tiene dos partes. La primera analíza los lugares sagrados en el Budismo, considerando así dos conceptos importantes el samsara y el nirvana. -
Plum Mountain News
Volume 21.4 Winter 2014-15 Plum Mountain News Dear members and friends, delusions and refreshing our We have been having a mild winter in Great Vow to the Pacific Northwest; some days have be openhearted already felt like spring with February i n a l l o u r just beginning. My 60th birthday party, actions. Our Nov. 5th, was a grand success at our local community has Pippy’s Café. Thank you all who been working attended and made it a festive event. closely recently w i t h t w o organizations to There were 25 people in attendance at help bring an Rohatsu Sesshin. Seishun as our Shika o p e n h e a r t e d Seattle Rohatsu Sesshin 2014 (host) managed the whole week with response to this great skill. Daikan as our Dai-Tenzo w o r l d o f (Chief Cook) assisted by Seiho and suffering: Patacara, assisting, once a On January 31st we held an all sangha others made sure we were well fed. month, in a Teen Feed to youth and members meeting/council examining our Ganko kept the pace going strong as our young adults struggling with poverty and practice environment, looking at what is Jikijitsu (Time Keeper). Rinzan kept the homelessness in South Seattle, and with working and what needs improvement. We beat as our Densu (Chant Leader). the Faith Action Network which works had good attendance and received valuable Sendo and Gavin kept us all lubricated with multi-faith communities to support input. Genko Ni-Osho will be summarizing as our Jishas (Tea Servers). -
Zen and Integrated Buddhist Studies (IBS) 2020
Transformative Learning, Experience and Cultivation Zen and Integrated Buddhist Studies (IBS) 2020 Main Course Online 18 September – 17 December Jikishoan Zen Buddhist Community Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1999. Jikishoan’s vision is to offer Transformative Buddhist Learning, Experience and Cultivation for Everyone. As part of our commitment to this vision, Jikishoan offers Zen and Integrated Buddhist Studies (IBS) based on Soto Zen Buddhism and its teaching lineage through India, China, Japan and Australia. In its 11th year since inception, the IBS comprises a three-fold Main Course program in basic Buddhist concepts and practice. The program includes meditation instruction and workshops based on Zen training in Ekayana, the ultimate Mahayana tradition. Through tutorials, consultation and practice interviews with the Teacher and Course Coordinators, students are assisted with their course planning, work, practice and independent study and projects. The Main Course Program offers A, B and C courses that are integral to Zen education and discipline. These three programs integrate with one another like the Root, Stem and Blossom of a lotus plant growing in muddy water. COURSE A The Western education model is used systematically while Buddhist perspectives are tested and cultivated during meditation, practice, and in-class discussions. Course A integrates implicitly with the other two courses, B and C. Director Ekai Korematsu leads qualified coordinators for these three courses to support students with their training, practice, objectives and administration. Participants are encouraged to examine their own cultural and intellectual assumptions as they pursue these studies in a supportive environment. Mid-year and during the final month of their IBS year, students are invited to submit a report paper on a topic of their choice in order to complete the Main Course work and/or as an Independent Study Project. -
Soto Zen: an Introduction to Zazen
SOT¯ O¯ ZEN An Introduction to Zazen SOT¯ O¯ ZEN: An Introduction to Zazen Edited by: S¯ot¯o Zen Buddhism International Center Published by: SOTOSHU SHUMUCHO 2-5-2, Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8544, Japan Tel: +81-3-3454-5411 Fax: +81-3-3454-5423 URL: http://global.sotozen-net.or.jp/ First printing: 2002 NinthFifteenth printing: printing: 20122017 © 2002 by SOTOSHU SHUMUCHO. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan Contents Part I. Practice of Zazen....................................................7 1. A Path of Just Sitting: Zazen as the Practice of the Bodhisattva Way 9 2. How to Do Zazen 25 3. Manners in the Zend¯o 36 Part II. An Introduction to S¯ot¯o Zen .............................47 1. History and Teachings of S¯ot¯o Zen 49 2. Texts on Zazen 69 Fukan Zazengi 69 Sh¯ob¯ogenz¯o Bend¯owa 72 Sh¯ob¯ogenz¯o Zuimonki 81 Zazen Y¯ojinki 87 J¯uniji-h¯ogo 93 Appendixes.......................................................................99 Takkesa ge (Robe Verse) 101 Kaiky¯o ge (Sutra-Opening Verse) 101 Shigu seigan mon (Four Vows) 101 Hannya shingy¯o (Heart Sutra) 101 Fuek¯o (Universal Transference of Merit) 102 Part I Practice of Zazen A Path of Just Sitting: Zazen as the 1 Practice of the Bodhisattva Way Shohaku Okumura A Personal Reflection on Zazen Practice in Modern Times Problems we are facing The 20th century was scarred by two World Wars, a Cold War between powerful nations, and countless regional conflicts of great violence. Millions were killed, and millions more displaced from their homes. All the developed nations were involved in these wars and conflicts. -
Critical Sermons of the Zen Tradition Dr Hisamatsu Shin’Ichi, at Age 87
Critical Sermons of the Zen Tradition Dr Hisamatsu Shin’ichi, at age 87. Photograph taken by the late Professor Hy¯od¯o Sh¯on¯osuke in 1976, at Dr Hisamatsu’s residence in Gifu. Critical Sermons of the Zen Tradition Hisamatsu’s Talks on Linji translated and edited by Christopher Ives and Tokiwa Gishin © Editorial matter and selection © Christopher Ives and Tokiwa Gishin Chapters 1–22 © Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 2002 978-0-333-96271-8 All rights reserved. No reproduction, copy or transmission of this publication may be made without written permission. No paragraph of this publication may be reproduced, copied or transmitted save with written permission or in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, or under the terms of any licence permitting limited copying issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency, 90 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4LP. Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. The authors have asserted their rights to be identified as the authors of this work in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. First published 2002 by PALGRAVE MACMILLAN Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS and 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010 Companies and representatives throughout the world PALGRAVE MACMILLAN is the global academic imprint of the Palgrave Macmillan division of St. Martin’s Press, LLC and of Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Macmillan® is a registered trademark in the United States, United Kingdom and other countries. -
Visual and Material Culture at Hōkyōji Imperial Convent: the Significance of “Women’S Art” in Early Modern Japan
Visual and Material Culture at Hōkyōji Imperial Convent: The Significance of “Women’s Art” in Early Modern Japan by Sharon Mitsuko Yamamoto A dissertation submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in History of Art in the Graduate Division of the University of California, Berkeley Committee in charge: Professor Gregory P. A. Levine, Chair Professor Patricia Berger Professor H. Mack Horton Fall 2010 Copyright by Sharon Mitsuko Yamamoto 2010. All rights reserved. Abstract Visual and Material Culture at Hōkyōji Imperial Convent: The Significance of “Women’s Art” in Early Modern Japan by Sharon Mitsuko Yamamoto Doctor of Philosophy in History of Art University of California, Berkeley Professor Gregory Levine, Chair This dissertation focuses on the visual and material culture of Hōkyōji Imperial Buddhist Convent (Hōkyōji ama monzeki jiin) during the Edo period (1600-1868). Situated in Kyoto and in operation since the mid-fourteenth century, Hōkyōji has been the home for women from the highest echelons of society—the nobility and military aristocracy—since its foundation. The objects associated with women in the rarefied position of princess-nun offer an invaluable look into the role of visual and material culture in the lives of elite women in early modern Japan. Art associated with nuns reflects aristocratic upbringing, religious devotion, and individual expression. As such, it defies easy classification: court, convent, sacred, secular, elite, and female are shown to be inadequate labels to identify art associated with women. This study examines visual and material culture through the intersecting factors that inspired, affected, and defined the lives of princess-nuns, broadening the understanding of the significance of art associated with women in Japanese art history. -
To Cherish All Life with the Emphasis on “All,” Can
▶ To Cherish All Life With OOps! What the Blue Cliff Record Fidgets, halter tOps, and the emphasis on “all,” can we exist and Roshi Kjolhede have to say snark: how a dharma superiority on earth without killing? about mistakes complex develops AUTUMN 2018 | VOLUME XL, NUMBER THREE editOr ZEN BOWChris Pulleyn | [email protected] editOrial cOnsultant The mind of the Zen adept is taut—ready, like a drawn bow Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede | [email protected] cOpY EDITOr Autumn 2018 | Volume Xl, number THREE Cecily Fuhr | [email protected] art directOr To theme or not to theme? For more 3 M SOUNDINGS Daryl Wakeley | [email protected] than a decade, each issue of Zen Bow has proofreader had a specific theme, and submissions have “Just bury me in Tupperware”: John Pulleyn accordingly been solicited for specific topics. remembering Cynthia Seefeld | The Call for submissions The first two issues of the redesigned Zen science of kisses and stones | Q&A: My legs fall asleep! | Tangen Roshi’s tea All readers are encouraged to submit essays and Bow were also themed: “Starting Over” and images at any time and on any topic related to Zen “Memorializing Tangen Harada Roshi.” room teachings | What is samadhi? practice. Articles may be of any length. Suggestions for articles and artwork are also welcome, as are Meanwhile, creativity in the Sangha con- “found objects” such as quotations, haiku, and/ tinues to bubble up and ideas keep coming or excerpts from articles in other publications. amaury cruz Submission guidelines may be found on the Zen Bow our way. The über-theme ofZen Bow is to page of the Center’s website: www.rzc.org/library/ inspire Zen practice, on and off the mat—but I resolve not to kill: zen-bow.