Sutra Research Articles

Characteristics of Nagarjuna's Sutra Hermeneutics: From the Perspective of His “Middle Way”

Characteristics of Nagarjuna's Sutra Hermeneutics: From the Perspective of His “Middle Way”

<i>The Lotus Sutra: A Biography</i>, by Donald S. Lopez, Jr.

The Lotus Sutra: A Biography, by Donald S. Lopez, Jr. Princeton University Press, 2016. 272pp. Hb. £24.95. ISBN-13: 9780691152202. E-book. £18.99. ISBN: 9781400883349.

Li Tongxuan’s View of the Dharma Realm as Seen in His Annotation of the Flower Garland Sutra

이통현(635~730) 은 화엄종 조사들과는 달리 ‘ 법계 ’ 라는 개념을 교학적으로 부연하거나 ‘ 법계연기 ’ 또는 ‘ 성기 ’ 와 같은 형이상학적 이론을 전개하지 않는다. 그에게 있어서 진리의 영역이자 중생이 마주하는 존재의 영역인 ‘ 법계 ’ 는 의지함이 없는 지혜에 의 하여 포착되는 대상 세계를 의미한다. 또한 그에 따르면, 화엄경의 마지막 품의...

论唐代《金刚经》信仰之仪式化倾向--以敦煌文献为中心的考察

相较敦煌遗书中唐前期《金刚经》写卷仅抄经文的情况，晚唐五代宋初时期的许多《金刚经》写卷在经文前后都抄有“启请文”和“真言”等内容，逐渐形成了相对固定的“诵经前仪”和“诵经后仪”。此种现象所反映出的是持诵仪轨在《金刚经》信仰中的作用越来越突出。另外，敦煌遗书中所保存的《佛说金刚经纂》还体现出经典持诵与斋仪活动的融合，开启了后世《金刚经》科仪文献的某些端倪。通过对敦煌遗书等出土文献中《金刚经》及其相关的资料的梳理，我们可以看出《金刚经》信仰中的仪式化倾向，而且此种倾向至少可以追溯至唐代中后期。

“Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood” and The Heart Sutra

“Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood” and The Heart Sutra

21 Success Sutras for CEOs

21 Success Sutras for CEOs

‘Saddharmapu’ Sutra of the Korea․China․Japan and ‘kyochongbyollock’

‘Saddharmapu’ Sutra of the Korea․China․Japan and ‘kyochongbyollock’

Kshara Sutra boon for cardiac patients with fistula an Ano

Bhagandar (Fistula-in-Ano) is explained as one among Ashta Mahagada (The eight major diseases) in Sushruta samhita 1 . This disease is recurrent in nature which makes it more difficult for treatment. So, it produces inconvenience in routine life. The concept of kshar sutra has been explained in the context of Nadi vrana (sinus) by Acharya Sushruta 2 . The application of plane silk thread has been explained by the Hippocrates for the fistula in Ano. Kshar Sutra being a medicated thread prepared as per the standard protocol has been proved as a big revolution in the treatment of fistula-in-Ano. Some patient of fistula in ano will present with the complicated systemic ailments at that time it is difficult to perform surgery and need some alternate line of management, Kshara sutra plays an important role and the efficacy has been explained in various studies. In present study, the case presenting with cardiac complaints and twice has been undergone PTCA . Recently has been diagnosed with FIA and advised for surgery as patient had undergone incision and drainage for perianal abcess not willing to undergo surgery and opted for the kshar sutra . The patient received in the OPD of SKAMCH RC and has been treated with the kshar sutra prepared in the Lab of SKAMCH & RC by following the standard protocol of preparation. The patient is treated on OPD basis with weekly change of thread. The patient recovered well with complete excision of the tract within span of 10 weeks.

A Study of the Correlation between Hunminjeongeum(訓民正音) and the Buddhist Sūtras(佛敎經典)

A Study of the Correlation between Hunminjeongeum(訓民正音) and the Buddhist Sūtras(佛敎經典)

Optimizing Emotional Intelligence in Management Education: A Role for Vedic Sciences

Background: Emotional Intelligence is an important core competency of contemporary management science, enhancing and refining which is much needed in today's competitive corporate environment. Traditional knowledge provides a new perspective on how to achieve this. Here, we present a deeper understanding of conscious experience as a basis for emotional intelligence, derived from Vedic sciences, together with means for its application. Methods: We analyse emotional intelligence by elucidating both eastern and western conceptions of self and their neuroscientific basis, in order to show that traditional methods have a vitally important, scientific role to play in modern management education. Results: the neuroscientific perspective on autobiographical self provides key inputs for understanding individual emotional and cognitive states. Vedanta regards the Self as the ground for all experience and action, while Yoga provides means to free a person from the limitations of the autobiographical self. It provides scientifically validated techniques such as deep relaxation and focussed attention training to refine a manager's emotional intelligence. Discussion&Conclusions: Focused Attention Meditation, and other similar systematic meditation techniques described in Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad-Gita, should now be integrated into management education, thus bringing much needed balance of mind, equanimity and goodwill to create institutional excellence.

Kuan Yin and Guadalupe: Compassion and Conflict

This essay explores the resonances between the Buddhist bodhisattva Kuan Yin and Our Lady of Guadalupe through the images and texts of the Lotus Sutra (25th chapter), the Shurangama Sutra (vol. V), and the Nican Mopohua, the Nahuatl account of Guadalupe. This is done through the framework of a dialogy that places dialogue as part of a religious quest, in solidarity rather than competition, revealing an alliance of compassion. It is a conversation with both Kuan Yin and Guadalupe along the way, in the spirit of the dialogical nature of God's Trinitarian self, deepening understanding in each knowing about the other. As an Asian American with Buddhist and Catholic religious heritages, it is reflective of an internal dialogue process indicative of an interreligiosity or interspirituality of compassion. Such a new synthesis can release the relational energy of compassion, rooting a call to mission in the partnership of both religious traditions. This has pastoral implications for religious identity, spiritual practices, and vocational call to respond to a suffering world.

Ojoden, the Hokke genki, and Mountain Practices of Devotees of the Sutra

Ojoden, the Hokke genki, and Mountain Practices of Devotees of the Sutra

Design of Vedic Architecture for High Speed DCT

Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) is a frequency transform which is extensively used as a transform codec for still, moving image and video compression. The performance of DCT architecture mainly depends on multiplier and adder. In conventional architecture, array multiplier and Ripple Carry Adder (RCA) gives enormous delay when the number of input bits become more. After having detailed literature review, it is decided to design high speed VLSI DCT architecture with Vedic Multiplier and Carry Select Adder (CSA) for better performance. The Vedic multiplier is based on Urdhva Tiryakbhyam, the most efficient Sutra or algorithm which reduces the delay for all types of computation. The functionality of the proposed architecture is simulated using Modelsim and synthesis of verilog HDL code is done using Xilinx ISE. Both the DCT architectures are compared and the result shows that the delay of Vedic multiplier becomes low. The synthesis results show that the combinational delay for Vedic multiplier is reduced by 36% than conventional array multiplier. The combinational delay for CSA is reduced by 35% than RCA. The proposed architecture would give better performance in terms of speed for image and other signal processing applications

Do Not Say That You Have Forgotten King and Father: Yunqi Zhuhong’s Chan Realism

This essay examines the late Ming-dynasty Chan master Yunqi Zhuhong’s commentary on the Brahma Net Sutra (Fanwangjing), which it takes up in order to explore his discourse concerning both Chan realism and his ensuing rejection of mainstream Chan gongan rhetoric. The Brahma Net Sutra contains a list of major and minor precepts governing proper morality for monastic and lay Buddhists. Zhuhong’s interpretation of the Twenty-First Minor Precept, which prohibits revenge, offers insight into his sense of political realism regarding the relationship between gradual teachings, provisional truths, and ultimate truth. His interpretation of the Tenth Minor Precept, which prohibits storing weapons, demonstrates his moral realism in contrast to Chan’s traditional use of pedagogical violence. Zhuhong’s realist discourse, influenced by the teachings of the Buddhist Vinaya as well as by engagement with Confucian ethics, presents an overlooked counter-narrative shift that contrasts with the emphasis on sudden enlightenment and antinomianism in Chan gongan discourse typical of the Tang and Song dynasties.

A CASE DISCUSSION ON PILONIDAL SINUS: CASE REPORT

A pilonidal sinus is an acquired condition seen more in males than females, as males have more hairs , the buttocks moves and hairs breaks off by friction and collect in th e cleft which makes local infla mmation turns to sinus formation. The commonly used surgical technique for this disorder includes excision, primary closure and excision with reconstructive fla p. However patients require longer hospitalization, the risk of reoccurrence, and infection of w ound after oper ation is high and expensive. We can see the similarity between shalyaja nadivrana described in Sushruta Samhita and pilonidal sinus. Sushruta advised many para - surgical techniques viz – kshara sut ra for nadi vrana h ence kshara sutra therapy was tried in a case of pilonidal sinus. Kshara sutra treatment not only minimizes complications and reoccurrences but also facilitates the patient to resume early working with less discomfort as well as reduced time and cost.

The consideration of Samãdhi in appearing Yoga Sūtra by Pātañjala

The consideration of Samãdhi in appearing Yoga Sūtra by Pātañjala

Symbolism of the Iconographical Attributes of Bodhisattva Avalokithesvara in Mahayana Buddhism

The worship of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara venerated for his limitless compassion towards the laity and the ability to serve those suffering in multiple ways is one of the major cult practices in Mahayana Buddhism. One of the major features of the worship of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara is the embodiment of the Buddha. Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara is therefore as much venerated as the Buddha. He has been the prominent figure among the vast array of Bodhisattvas in many East Asian countries that follow Mahayana Buddhism. The concept is popular in India and Sri Lanka and has continued through the ages combined with local religious traditions. The iconographical symbolism of his adoration is mostly depicted in Sanskrit and other versions of Sutra literature and significant number of images. This has cultivated a strong relationship between religion and art. The attention of this paper is focused on identifying and analyzing the nature of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara visualized in Buddhist iconography through various aspects of religion and art. Sri Lankan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Vol.1(2) Oct 2009

Consideration on Cause of Cakrabheda-Centering on the difference of view and reconciliation between Sutra pitaka and Vinaya pitaka

Consideration on Cause of Cakrabheda-Centering on the difference of view and reconciliation between Sutra pitaka and Vinaya pitaka

Restoration of Mukujungkwang Dharani Sutra, the Oldest Extant Wood-block Printed Buddhist Sutra

Le Dharani Sutra de Mukujungkwang (connu sous le nom Mukujungkjung) est le rouleau le plus ancien de gravure en bois qui existe encore dans le monde, dont l'origine estimee se situe dans la periode comprise entre 704 et 751 Av.J.-C. Le rouleau se compose de 12 feuillets comportant des ecritures bouddhiques. Ce rouleau a ete decouvert en 1966 dans la Sukga Pagoda dans un etat tres fortement deteriore. La procedure de restauration a consiste tout d'abord en un examen, puis a un desenrobage, un deroulement et un nettoyage a la suite de quoi il a ete reroule sur un papier specialement produit a cet effet sur une nouvelle baguette en bois. La tâche la plus difficile a resoudre a ete de reproduire la qualite et l'etat du papier conformement a l'original. Les deux proprietes essentielles qui caracterisent le papier coreen fait a la main consistent dans l'utilisation de papier fabrique a base d'ecorce de murier a fibres longues et des techniques de martelement. Les fibres du murier sont suffisamment resistantes pour subir la procedure du martelement qui lisse les fibres et les assouplit. Le papier ainsi fabrique est plus clair, plus mince, plus doux et a plus d'eclat ; il est plus resistant, plus dense et a une plus longue durabilite. Afin de continuer a restaurer l'heritage culturel mondial transmis par les documents ecrits il faut imperativement preserver les techniques traditionnelles de fabrication du papier et consacrer au traitement de tels objets une attention systematique toute particuliere.

Why truth? The snake Sūtra

Why truth? The snake Sūtra