For the papermetrics group project we had to design a roof by exploring geometrical forms in order to better understand how this will define the space below and ultimately the relationship the space has with the above form.
Buddhism originated in India over 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, achieved enlightenment at age 35. The core teachings of Buddhism are the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, which explain that life involves suffering, but by giving up craving and living morally, one can achieve freedom from suffering. Buddhism spread from India along trade routes and is now practiced by about 300 million people worldwide in different traditions.
Buddhism for you lesson 05-the triple gem(part 2)Uncle Bugs
The document discusses the key aspects of Buddhism - the Triple Gem of the Buddha, Dhamma (teachings), and Sangha (monastic community). It explains taking refuge in the Triple Gem through chanting and observing the Five Precepts to abstain from harming living beings, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxication. The Dhamma contains the Tipitaka scriptures and answers questions in science regarding impermanence, suffering, and absence of self - concepts that were taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. Monastic communities play an important role in teaching the Dhamma and serving others.
Buddha was not a God, nor did he claim to be. He was a man who taught a path to enlightenment from his own experience. (email forward, found this quite sublime)
This document outlines a 15-lesson Buddhism correspondence course called "Buddhism for You". The course aims to help students find answers to questions about leading a meaningful life and finding true happiness. Over the 15 lessons, students will learn about Buddhist concepts like the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha), the Four Noble Truths, karma, rebirth, and the Noble Eightfold Path. The course is based on materials from Brickfields Maha Vihara in Kuala Lumpur and is presented through PowerPoint files. Students are advised to obtain the accompanying course notes for full benefit while working through the lessons.
This presentation speaks about Buddhism in a gist with little details on "The Eightfold Path", "Four Noble Truths" & "Buddhists Texts" as well as the presence of Buddhism today.
Buddhism for you lesson 02-what buddhism is notUncle Bugs
- Buddhism is not based on preconceived ideas or narrow judgments, but should be studied with an open mind.
- It is the world's most inclusive religion, drawing people from all backgrounds. Prominent figures like H.G. Wells, Albert Einstein, and Carl Jung praised Buddhism's role in advancing civilization.
- Buddhism has no hidden doctrines, is non-aggressive and seeks no forced conversions, requires no blind faith or idol worship, is not focused on meaningless rituals or prayers, and is not dogmatic, superstitious, or pessimistic.
A buddhist perspective of modern psychotherapy & evolution of consciousnessteguh.qi
This document provides an overview of a research paper examining the relationship between Buddhist teachings and modern psychotherapy. It discusses how Buddhism can be understood as a form of psychotherapy, with the goal of achieving "perfect mental health." The document outlines Freud's understanding of the fundamental human problem and how it compares to the Buddha's teachings. It also discusses how the Buddha aimed to transform normal unhappiness into supernormal happiness through his teachings. The document proposes examining Buddhist concepts through the lens of modern psychotherapy to validate claims about Buddhism's psychotherapeutic value and ability to achieve perfection in mental health.
Buddhism originated in India over 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, achieved enlightenment at age 35. The core teachings of Buddhism are the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, which explain that life involves suffering, but by giving up craving and living morally, one can achieve freedom from suffering. Buddhism spread from India along trade routes and is now practiced by about 300 million people worldwide in different traditions.
Buddhism for you lesson 05-the triple gem(part 2)Uncle Bugs
The document discusses the key aspects of Buddhism - the Triple Gem of the Buddha, Dhamma (teachings), and Sangha (monastic community). It explains taking refuge in the Triple Gem through chanting and observing the Five Precepts to abstain from harming living beings, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxication. The Dhamma contains the Tipitaka scriptures and answers questions in science regarding impermanence, suffering, and absence of self - concepts that were taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. Monastic communities play an important role in teaching the Dhamma and serving others.
Buddha was not a God, nor did he claim to be. He was a man who taught a path to enlightenment from his own experience. (email forward, found this quite sublime)
This document outlines a 15-lesson Buddhism correspondence course called "Buddhism for You". The course aims to help students find answers to questions about leading a meaningful life and finding true happiness. Over the 15 lessons, students will learn about Buddhist concepts like the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha), the Four Noble Truths, karma, rebirth, and the Noble Eightfold Path. The course is based on materials from Brickfields Maha Vihara in Kuala Lumpur and is presented through PowerPoint files. Students are advised to obtain the accompanying course notes for full benefit while working through the lessons.
This presentation speaks about Buddhism in a gist with little details on "The Eightfold Path", "Four Noble Truths" & "Buddhists Texts" as well as the presence of Buddhism today.
Buddhism for you lesson 02-what buddhism is notUncle Bugs
- Buddhism is not based on preconceived ideas or narrow judgments, but should be studied with an open mind.
- It is the world's most inclusive religion, drawing people from all backgrounds. Prominent figures like H.G. Wells, Albert Einstein, and Carl Jung praised Buddhism's role in advancing civilization.
- Buddhism has no hidden doctrines, is non-aggressive and seeks no forced conversions, requires no blind faith or idol worship, is not focused on meaningless rituals or prayers, and is not dogmatic, superstitious, or pessimistic.
A buddhist perspective of modern psychotherapy & evolution of consciousnessteguh.qi
This document provides an overview of a research paper examining the relationship between Buddhist teachings and modern psychotherapy. It discusses how Buddhism can be understood as a form of psychotherapy, with the goal of achieving "perfect mental health." The document outlines Freud's understanding of the fundamental human problem and how it compares to the Buddha's teachings. It also discusses how the Buddha aimed to transform normal unhappiness into supernormal happiness through his teachings. The document proposes examining Buddhist concepts through the lens of modern psychotherapy to validate claims about Buddhism's psychotherapeutic value and ability to achieve perfection in mental health.
This document provides an overview of key Buddhist concepts including the Four Noble Truths, Three Marks of Existence (dukkha, anitya, anatta), dependent origination, and the Eightfold Path. It discusses Buddhist views on topics like ethics, reincarnation, and nirvana. It also addresses modern challenges for Buddhism like population growth, technological advances, and expanding religions globally. The conclusion calls for Buddhism to adapt its teachings to current times while protecting core aspects of its philosophy.
Buddhism originated in northern India in the 5th century BCE with Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. After experiencing both luxury and poverty, the Buddha attained enlightenment under a Bodhi tree and discovered the Middle Way of moderation. He taught the Four Noble Truths about suffering and its causes, and the Noble Eightfold Path to end suffering through eliminating craving and ignorance. Buddhism spread from India and has various sects today, with core teachings including karma, rebirth, and meditation.
Buddhism for you lesson 04-the triple gem(part 1)Uncle Bugs
The Triple Gem refers to the Buddha, the Dhamma (his teachings), and the Sangha (monastic community).
The follower of the Triple Gem finds inner peace and clarity within by taking refuge in the Buddha's boundless compassion, the universal truth of the Dhamma, and the guidance of the Sangha.
The Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha, became enlightened under the Bodhi tree, and spent 45 years teaching the Dhamma and establishing the Sangha until his Parinirvana (final passing away). He overcame all suffering and attained perfect wisdom, purity and compassion as the fully awakened one.
Buddhism for you lesson 03-what buddhism isUncle Bugs
- Buddhism encourages free inquiry and discourages blindly following traditions, religious texts, or religious authorities. It advises evaluating teachings based on personal experience rather than logic or hearsay.
- To determine what to accept, one should consider whether an action brings happiness and harm to no one. Buddhism is open to truths from other religions and focuses on reducing suffering through practicing morality, wisdom and meditation.
- Personal experience is emphasized over blind faith. Following the Buddha's teachings can lead one to purify their mind and end suffering.
Zen Buddhism originated in China and spread to other East Asian countries. It emphasizes meditation, self-control, and insight into one's true nature. The core practice is zazen meditation, where practitioners sit in vigilance and self-discovery to experience life in the present moment. Zen is a practical experience, not a belief system or doctrine, and aims to achieve enlightenment by directly seeing one's original mind without intellectual intervention.
Zen Buddhism originated from Mahayana Buddhism being introduced to Taoist philosophies in China. It emphasizes direct experience and understanding of life through meditation rather than logical thought. The essence of Zen is attempting to understand the meaning of life directly without being misled by language or concepts. Zen Buddhism spread from China to other East Asian countries and became popular in the West in the 20th century. It shares similarities with Buddhist psychology in seeking self-knowledge and enlightenment to end suffering.
The document provides background information on the origins and beliefs of Hinduism. It discusses that Hinduism originated around 4000 years ago in the Indus River Valley, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan and Northwestern India. Unlike other religions, Hinduism does not have a single founder but developed gradually over time among the people of India. Hindus believe in an ultimate spiritual principle called Brahman and worship major gods like Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Other important concepts in Hinduism include dharma, karma, samsara (reincarnation), and the ultimate goal of moksha (release from the cycle of rebirth).
The document discusses Buddhism and Zen Buddhism. It begins by narrating the life of Buddha, including his birth, experiences seeking enlightenment, and enlightenment under the bodhi tree. It then describes the Buddhist tenets developed from Buddha's enlightenment, such as the four noble truths, dependent origination, and the eightfold path. It discusses these doctrines in more detail and their variations in Zen Buddhism. Finally, it characterizes Buddhism as an educational philosophy by outlining its aims, curriculum, teaching methods, roles of teachers and students.
This document provides biographical information about Bhante Punnaji, a Buddhist monk and author, and introduces his meditation guide and retreat. It discusses how Bhante Punnaji views Buddhism as a psychological technique for evolving human consciousness through meditative practices. The retreat is conducted at three levels - for beginners it focuses on selective thinking to purify the mind of emotions like lust, hate, and delusion. It explains how the mind can be purified through this technique, as emotions arise from external influences rather than instincts. The goal is to attain a perfectly pure mind and freedom from suffering by eliminating self-centered emotions.
The document provides an overview of Buddhism, including its founder Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, the history and spread of Buddhism, core beliefs and teachings such as the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path, different types of Buddhism, key symbols, and festivals. It describes how Gautama was born a prince in Nepal and became enlightened under the Bodhi tree, establishing the foundations of Buddhism. His teachings on achieving inner peace through morality, meditation, and wisdom were spread after his death and Buddhism became the dominant religion in India under Emperor Ashoka.
Buddhism for you lesson 12-buddhist livingUncle Bugs
- A lay Buddhist has faith in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, follows the Five Precepts, and helps others do the same. Though living in the world of desires, a Buddhist avoids attachment to impermanent things.
- True happiness comes from within by following the Buddha's teachings. Spreading this inner peace and happiness to others multiplies it.
- Buddhists keep altars with Buddha images, offer flowers/incense daily, and recite verses while bowing to the Triple Gem to strengthen faith.
This document provides an overview and summary of key passages from the book "The Art of Living" by Venerable Master Chin Kung. It discusses the original teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni and how they teach us to recognize our thoughts and environment. It then summarizes the four main types of Buddhism that exist today - authentic, religious, philosophical, and deviant. Several passages from the book are then highlighted, discussing topics like cultivating purity of mind, the different Buddhist schools, and the importance of filial piety. The document serves to introduce readers to some of the central concepts and teachings contained within Venerable Master Chin Kung's book.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in Buddhism, including:
1. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, and is based on his teachings of achieving enlightenment and nirvana.
2. The two main branches are Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism, which have differences in beliefs around arhats and bodhisattvas.
3. Core Buddhist concepts include the three marks of existence (suffering, impermanence, no-self), the four noble truths, and the eightfold path.
This document discusses Buddhist ethics and different theories of ethics. It provides an overview of key concepts in Buddhist ethics such as brahmacariya (noble conduct) and dhamma-vinaya (teaching and discipline). It also examines different theories of ethics like naturalism, non-naturalism, and emotivism. Specifically, it explores how these theories approach the concepts of "good" and "bad" and whether ethical values can be defined by nature, intuition, or emotion.
The document summarizes some key teachings from Buddhism. It discusses how the Buddha taught his disciples to analyze teachings like goldsmiths analyze gold, through rigorous testing rather than blind acceptance. It also outlines the Four Noble Truths that the Buddha shared - that life involves suffering, suffering stems from craving and ignorance, suffering can be stopped by eliminating its cause, and the Noble Eightfold Path provides the method to do so. The document advocates investigating teachings through reflection and experience rather than blind faith.
Vajrayana Buddhism is considered the highest form of Buddhist teaching and focuses on symbols, rituals, and oral teachings from a tantric master. Key symbols include the vajra (thunderbolt), bell, phurpa (ritual dagger), skull cup, and curved knife. Vajrayana relies on tantric techniques, various forms of yoga, and tools like the vajra and bell which represent enlightenment and clearing of obstacles through sound respectively.
Buddhist principles on social relationship.Nguyen Huong
This document discusses Buddhist principles on social relationships according to ancient Buddhist texts. It begins by providing context on the Buddha's vast teachings and how they were categorized. The Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths and the three marks of existence as fundamental teachings. His teachings focus on human matters and problems to help people find happiness in this life. Buddhism sees human beings as social and emphasizes wisdom and compassion as the main principles for social philosophy. It also explores the Buddhist perspectives on life, the world, and the nature of human existence as impermanent and unsatisfactory due to clinging and craving.
Mahayana Buddhism diverged into numerous schools over 2000 years with different scriptures and rituals. It believes Buddha secretly taught advanced principles and that he was a celestial being, not just human. Core texts include the Lotus Sutra. Bodhisattvas strive for enlightenment to help all beings. Schools include Pure Land focusing on Amitabha Buddha, Zen emphasizing meditation, and Tibetan Buddhism incorporating local Bon religion.
This document provides an overview of key Buddhist concepts including the Four Noble Truths, Three Marks of Existence (dukkha, anitya, anatta), dependent origination, and the Eightfold Path. It discusses Buddhist views on topics like ethics, reincarnation, and nirvana. It also addresses modern challenges for Buddhism like population growth, technological advances, and expanding religions globally. The conclusion calls for Buddhism to adapt its teachings to current times while protecting core aspects of its philosophy.
Buddhism originated in northern India in the 5th century BCE with Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. After experiencing both luxury and poverty, the Buddha attained enlightenment under a Bodhi tree and discovered the Middle Way of moderation. He taught the Four Noble Truths about suffering and its causes, and the Noble Eightfold Path to end suffering through eliminating craving and ignorance. Buddhism spread from India and has various sects today, with core teachings including karma, rebirth, and meditation.
Buddhism for you lesson 04-the triple gem(part 1)Uncle Bugs
The Triple Gem refers to the Buddha, the Dhamma (his teachings), and the Sangha (monastic community).
The follower of the Triple Gem finds inner peace and clarity within by taking refuge in the Buddha's boundless compassion, the universal truth of the Dhamma, and the guidance of the Sangha.
The Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha, became enlightened under the Bodhi tree, and spent 45 years teaching the Dhamma and establishing the Sangha until his Parinirvana (final passing away). He overcame all suffering and attained perfect wisdom, purity and compassion as the fully awakened one.
Buddhism for you lesson 03-what buddhism isUncle Bugs
- Buddhism encourages free inquiry and discourages blindly following traditions, religious texts, or religious authorities. It advises evaluating teachings based on personal experience rather than logic or hearsay.
- To determine what to accept, one should consider whether an action brings happiness and harm to no one. Buddhism is open to truths from other religions and focuses on reducing suffering through practicing morality, wisdom and meditation.
- Personal experience is emphasized over blind faith. Following the Buddha's teachings can lead one to purify their mind and end suffering.
Zen Buddhism originated in China and spread to other East Asian countries. It emphasizes meditation, self-control, and insight into one's true nature. The core practice is zazen meditation, where practitioners sit in vigilance and self-discovery to experience life in the present moment. Zen is a practical experience, not a belief system or doctrine, and aims to achieve enlightenment by directly seeing one's original mind without intellectual intervention.
Zen Buddhism originated from Mahayana Buddhism being introduced to Taoist philosophies in China. It emphasizes direct experience and understanding of life through meditation rather than logical thought. The essence of Zen is attempting to understand the meaning of life directly without being misled by language or concepts. Zen Buddhism spread from China to other East Asian countries and became popular in the West in the 20th century. It shares similarities with Buddhist psychology in seeking self-knowledge and enlightenment to end suffering.
The document provides background information on the origins and beliefs of Hinduism. It discusses that Hinduism originated around 4000 years ago in the Indus River Valley, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan and Northwestern India. Unlike other religions, Hinduism does not have a single founder but developed gradually over time among the people of India. Hindus believe in an ultimate spiritual principle called Brahman and worship major gods like Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Other important concepts in Hinduism include dharma, karma, samsara (reincarnation), and the ultimate goal of moksha (release from the cycle of rebirth).
The document discusses Buddhism and Zen Buddhism. It begins by narrating the life of Buddha, including his birth, experiences seeking enlightenment, and enlightenment under the bodhi tree. It then describes the Buddhist tenets developed from Buddha's enlightenment, such as the four noble truths, dependent origination, and the eightfold path. It discusses these doctrines in more detail and their variations in Zen Buddhism. Finally, it characterizes Buddhism as an educational philosophy by outlining its aims, curriculum, teaching methods, roles of teachers and students.
This document provides biographical information about Bhante Punnaji, a Buddhist monk and author, and introduces his meditation guide and retreat. It discusses how Bhante Punnaji views Buddhism as a psychological technique for evolving human consciousness through meditative practices. The retreat is conducted at three levels - for beginners it focuses on selective thinking to purify the mind of emotions like lust, hate, and delusion. It explains how the mind can be purified through this technique, as emotions arise from external influences rather than instincts. The goal is to attain a perfectly pure mind and freedom from suffering by eliminating self-centered emotions.
The document provides an overview of Buddhism, including its founder Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, the history and spread of Buddhism, core beliefs and teachings such as the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path, different types of Buddhism, key symbols, and festivals. It describes how Gautama was born a prince in Nepal and became enlightened under the Bodhi tree, establishing the foundations of Buddhism. His teachings on achieving inner peace through morality, meditation, and wisdom were spread after his death and Buddhism became the dominant religion in India under Emperor Ashoka.
Buddhism for you lesson 12-buddhist livingUncle Bugs
- A lay Buddhist has faith in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, follows the Five Precepts, and helps others do the same. Though living in the world of desires, a Buddhist avoids attachment to impermanent things.
- True happiness comes from within by following the Buddha's teachings. Spreading this inner peace and happiness to others multiplies it.
- Buddhists keep altars with Buddha images, offer flowers/incense daily, and recite verses while bowing to the Triple Gem to strengthen faith.
This document provides an overview and summary of key passages from the book "The Art of Living" by Venerable Master Chin Kung. It discusses the original teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni and how they teach us to recognize our thoughts and environment. It then summarizes the four main types of Buddhism that exist today - authentic, religious, philosophical, and deviant. Several passages from the book are then highlighted, discussing topics like cultivating purity of mind, the different Buddhist schools, and the importance of filial piety. The document serves to introduce readers to some of the central concepts and teachings contained within Venerable Master Chin Kung's book.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in Buddhism, including:
1. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, and is based on his teachings of achieving enlightenment and nirvana.
2. The two main branches are Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism, which have differences in beliefs around arhats and bodhisattvas.
3. Core Buddhist concepts include the three marks of existence (suffering, impermanence, no-self), the four noble truths, and the eightfold path.
This document discusses Buddhist ethics and different theories of ethics. It provides an overview of key concepts in Buddhist ethics such as brahmacariya (noble conduct) and dhamma-vinaya (teaching and discipline). It also examines different theories of ethics like naturalism, non-naturalism, and emotivism. Specifically, it explores how these theories approach the concepts of "good" and "bad" and whether ethical values can be defined by nature, intuition, or emotion.
The document summarizes some key teachings from Buddhism. It discusses how the Buddha taught his disciples to analyze teachings like goldsmiths analyze gold, through rigorous testing rather than blind acceptance. It also outlines the Four Noble Truths that the Buddha shared - that life involves suffering, suffering stems from craving and ignorance, suffering can be stopped by eliminating its cause, and the Noble Eightfold Path provides the method to do so. The document advocates investigating teachings through reflection and experience rather than blind faith.
Vajrayana Buddhism is considered the highest form of Buddhist teaching and focuses on symbols, rituals, and oral teachings from a tantric master. Key symbols include the vajra (thunderbolt), bell, phurpa (ritual dagger), skull cup, and curved knife. Vajrayana relies on tantric techniques, various forms of yoga, and tools like the vajra and bell which represent enlightenment and clearing of obstacles through sound respectively.
Buddhist principles on social relationship.Nguyen Huong
This document discusses Buddhist principles on social relationships according to ancient Buddhist texts. It begins by providing context on the Buddha's vast teachings and how they were categorized. The Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths and the three marks of existence as fundamental teachings. His teachings focus on human matters and problems to help people find happiness in this life. Buddhism sees human beings as social and emphasizes wisdom and compassion as the main principles for social philosophy. It also explores the Buddhist perspectives on life, the world, and the nature of human existence as impermanent and unsatisfactory due to clinging and craving.
Mahayana Buddhism diverged into numerous schools over 2000 years with different scriptures and rituals. It believes Buddha secretly taught advanced principles and that he was a celestial being, not just human. Core texts include the Lotus Sutra. Bodhisattvas strive for enlightenment to help all beings. Schools include Pure Land focusing on Amitabha Buddha, Zen emphasizing meditation, and Tibetan Buddhism incorporating local Bon religion.
1. Buddha describes the middle way as a path of moderation, between the extremes of sensual indulgence
and self-mortification. This, according to him, was the path of wisdom.
In Buddhism, enlightenment is when a Buddhist discovers the truth about life and ceases to be reborn.
Bodhi means Enlightenment.You can become Enlightened by following the Middle Way.
Buddha sculpture at
Phasornkaew
Lotus Temple, India Angkor Wat, Cambodia Prambanan Shiva Temple , Indonesia
Antique Thai temple
stained glass motif
Sagrada Familia, Spain
Precedents
Concept design for Bahá’í Temple of
South America
Blue Mosque, Turkey