1. The Arising of Buddha
Buddha Is Not A God
People who practice Buddhism all know that Shakyamuni Buddha is the founder of Buddhism and is revered by people as…
From Renunciation to Buddhahood
Shakyamuni, originally named Siddhartha Gautama, was a man born in the sixth century BCE in the kingdom of Kapilavastu (now…
First turning of the wheel of Dharma
There are different opinions about the age at which Shakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment, with some saying he was 30 years…
The Birth of Buddhism
In the first sutra that the Buddha delivered to the Five Monks called “Turning the Dharma Wheel Sutra,” he expounded…
2. Buddhism in China
The Introduction of Buddhism to China
The introduction of Buddhism into China was a landmark event in history. The entire process…
Scripture Translation
The spread of Buddhism in China is inseparable from the translation of Buddhist scriptures. The…
Denominations And Traditions
With the influx of a large amount of Buddhist scriptures, the various sects of Indian…
Tibetan Buddhism
Also known as the Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism, originated in the mid-7th century AD in…
3. Buddha’s Teaching
The worldview of Buddhism
The worldview is a philosophical concept, which refers to a person’s fundamental view of the world and even the universe.…
Buddhist philosophy’s view of life
“View of life refers to an individual’s perspective or understanding of the value, meaning, and personal attitude toward life. As…
The Basic Content of Hinayana Buddhism
Buddhism has worldly and transcendental aspects, with the worldly aspect considered provisional and the transcendental aspect considered ultimate. Transcendental Buddhism…
The Shravaka and Pratyekabuddha Vehicles versus the Mahayana Buddhist Teachings
After attaining enlightenment, Shakyamuni Buddha preached for forty-nine years, holding over three hundred assemblies and widely saving sentient beings. However,…
4. The Practice Of Buddhism
The Purpose of Studying Buddhism
The Lotus Sutra states, “All Buddhas appear in the world solely because of the one great matter of the cause…
The Course of Learning Buddhism
To learn Buddhism, one must go through four stages: “faith, understanding, practice, and realization.” Faith is the first stage, which…
The Approach To Learning Buddhism
The disciples of the Buddhist community are divided into two categories: monastic and lay practitioners. Monastic practitioners renounce their family…
The Method of Learning Buddhism
The three studies of precepts, concentration, and wisdom are the foundation of Buddhist practice. By cultivating these three studies, one…
The Process of Learning Buddhism
Buddhist practice generally involves seeking answers through initial faith, practicing after seeking answers, and gaining confirmation through practice. The practice…
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