Ideas Of Buddhism Research Articles

ЭСТЕТИЗАЦИЯ ПОВСЕДНЕВНОСТИ: СОВЕТСКИЙ И ЯПОНСКИЙ «РЕМЕСЛЕННЫЙ» ДИЗАЙН

The research is devoted to the issues of aesthetics of replicated things used in everyday life. It compares two aesthetic traditions such as Soviet "craft" design and Japanese "craft" design associated with the Mingei movement. The study revealed that the Soviet aesthetics, although opposed to the "theurgic aesthetics" of the turn of the 20th-19th centuries, it still inherits the idea of "transformation of reality." In contrast, the Mingei movement, which originated in Japan in the 1920s, takes on a Buddhist interpretation in the post-war years and is based on the idea of "aestheticizing everyday life" (in its Japanese understanding), on the "shibui" aesthetics. Based on the ideas of Buddhism, it is proposed to consider melancholy as an aesthetic category. As a result of the search for the spiritual foundations of domestic design, the conclusion was formulated that the faces of the ornament play an important role in this regard.

The Case of Mr. H: Applying Buddhism in LBT

In this paper, I discuss how the six-steps procedure of LBT can be applied to the case of Mr. H., who believes that it is reasonable for him to feel hopeless for his future. During the practicum session, we explore his emotional reasoning, identify and refute cardinal fallacies in the premises, and identify guiding virtues according to the fallacies. Further, according to Mr. H’s preference, we explore and apply the uplifting philosophy associated with the ideas of Buddhism. I conclude the paper with reflections on how both Mr. H and myself learnt from this valuable experience.

Buddhist Monks and Christian Friars: Religious and Cultural Exchange in the Making of Buddhism

There is a global consensus that various traditions practised throughout parts of Asia can all be linked to one cohesive religion called ‘Buddhism’. However, there is a long history as to how the West came to that consensus. Prior to the Iberian exploration, it was common to divide the religious world into four categories: Christianity, Judaism, Islam and all others under various permutations of superstition, heathenism or paganism. This article explores the rich encounter and exchange between Iberian friars and Buddhist monks, particularly in Siam (modern-day Thailand) that catalysed the identification of a common tradition in Asia thought to be centred on the person of the Buddha. It argues that one important part of the history of the identification of Buddhism as a single and bona fide religion begins with the encounter in the sixteenth century of Spanish friars with Buddhism. The social and political strength of institutional Buddhism in Siam, coupled with recognition of similar religious life and appreciation of ascetic values between monks and friars, triggers the identification by the friars of a distinct religion across Asia. The friars made the case that they were witnessing people with their own religion, distinguishable from undifferentiated superstition or idolatry. The consensus of the friars introduced an ideational core for the idea of Buddhism, based on one founder common to traditions in East and South-east Asia. These arguments set a foundation for Buddhism as a religion thought to closely mirror Christianity.

The Self-Compassion Scale is Not Validated in a Buddhist Sample.

The concept of self-compassion originated from Buddhism, but very little is known about the utility and functions of this concept among Buddhists. Four hundred and eleven individuals (179 Buddhists and 232 non-Buddhists) completed the survey packages using the self-compassion scale (SCS; Neff in Self Identity 2(3):223-250, 2003a. doi: 10.1080/15298860309027 ). Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the original six dimensions of the SCS were not replicated by both samples, and further analysis of the intra-correlations within dimensions of SCS and relationships between SCS and other variables showed unexpected results specific to Buddhists. Among Buddhists, the dimensions of self-kindness and common humanity neither showed negative correlations with their opposite dimensions nor were associated with better emotional outcomes. In addition, these two dimensions were not predicted by the regular practice of loving-kindness meditation. This study argued that the ideas of self-compassion reflected in the SCS are theoretically different from the ideas of Buddhism, and further implications for measuring and clinically applying self-compassion were discussed.

The Influence of Existentialism in Buu Chi’s Paintings

Buu Chi is one of the genius artists of modern Vietnamese painting. His works carved profound values in the artist world and painting viewer, both in Vietnam and the world. There is one remarkable characteristic which makes Buu Chi’s paintings becoming specifically is philosophic aspect. His works not only influenced by ‘Yin and Yang’ idea of Book of Changes and ‘impermanence’ idea of Buddhism but also inherited thought of existentialism which deeply impacted on South Vietnam society pre-1975 period. It can be said that, existentialism contributed a noticeable part to create typical sense for Buu Chi’s paintings, especially his oil-paintings. His works are combination of various influcences of existentialist writers, philosophers and painters such as Albert Camus, Franz Kafka, Martin Heidegger and Alberto Giacometti. Some typical themes of existentialism including nothingness and absurdness of the world; transience and aloneness of human; uniqueness and rebellion of the subject; the obsession of time and death... are represented in Buu Chi’s paintings. Therefore, each his painting is a profound expression of human condition in the world. In this article, we analyze and describe the influence of existentialism to Buu Chi’s works which focused on two basic themes including: (1) the solitary and transient condition of human, (2) resistance.

Fajin's Idea of Buddhism

Fajin _??__??_ (?-444) [a monk in the Northern Liang _??__??_ (397-439)] took his life for the sake of starvelings in Turfan. This study is an investigation of the relationship between Fajin's action known as atmabhavaparityaga _??__??_ and the Buddhism of the Northern Liang. By the way, this Buddhism developed through King Meng Xun's _??__??_ (368-433/r. 401-433) devotion to Buddhism. In his reign, Fajin was given a warm reception by the king.When the Northern Wei _??__??_ (386-584) overpowered the Northern Liang in 439, the Northern Liang royal family led a retreat of some families to the west. Fajin was included, too. In 442 Wu Hui _??__??_ (?-444/r. 443-444) occupied Turfan and established in the following year the Qoco _??__??_ kingdom ruled by the Juqu _??__??_ family (442-460).