..and after Nirvana?
Through spiritual training it is possible to move beyond all appearances.
Tibetan Sand Mandalas
Mandalas which are cosmic maps indicating the succession of initiations from the historical Buddha 2600 years ago to present day are a crucial aspect of most Buddhist traditions.In the Tibetan tradition, however, they are usually created from coloured sand laid on to a geometrical blueprint and represent a ritual in their own right.
The Evolution of Buddhist Schools
Today, in the 21st century CE, Secular Buddhism, which focuses on Buddhism as an applied philosophy rather than a religion, is gaining ground. This is based on humanistic values rather than religious. It looks closely at how we see the world as individuals and how to change that view.
Compassion and Insight - the two main aspirations of the Mahayanas, Esoteric Buddhism, Manadalas, Meditation, Mudras
Esoteric Buddhism: a definition
Esoteric Buddhism Definition by Charley Linden Thorp published on 30 March 2017 to view the original go to : http://www.ancient.eu/Esoteric_Buddhism/ Esoteric Buddhism is also known by the terms Mantrayana and
Compassion and Insight - the two main aspirations of the Mahayanas, Mahayana, the age of the Bodhisattva, Mahayanas, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana - the three vehicles of Buddhism
Mahayana Buddhism
……the main tenets of this Mahayana Buddhism are compassion (karuna) and insight or wisdom (prajna). The perfection of these human values culminates in the Bodhisattva, a model being who devotes him or herself altruistically to the service of others, putting aside all self-serving notions; in contrast, is the preceding pursuit of self-interested liberation (Hinayana or Sravakayana).
Japanese Buddhism dialogue, Japanese Rituals, Prince Shotoku
Prince Shotoku: Founder of Japanese Buddhism and the Japanese nation
‘HARMONY IS THE MOST PRECIOUS ASSET. WE ALL ALTERNATE BETWEEN WISDOM & MADNESS. IT IS A CLOSED CIRCLE.’ SHOTOKU SEVENTEEN-ARTICLE CONSTITUTION
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Prince Shotoku: Founder of Japanese Buddhism and the Japanese Nation (Article) – Ancient History Encyclopedia
http://www.ancient.eu/article/1029/
Bodhi, Mahayanas, The Dharma
The beauty of Mahayana Buddhism: a definition
In the 21st century it is estimated that 488 million (9-10% of the world population) people practice Buddhism. Approximately half are practitioners of Mahayana schools in China. Mahayana Buddhism continues to flourish.
Prince Shotoku
Prince Shotoku: Father of Japanese Buddhism and the Japanese nation.
Altruism – sincerely looking after others before ourselves – is an ancient universal tenet of the human species which Prince Shotoku spent his life embodying.
Breathing as one, Shiva's Tantra, True Nature, Visible - Invisible
The 9 Breaths: Breath 8
Shiva says:
“With UTMOST devotion, centre on the two junctions of breath and KNOW the KNOWER”