Final Exam
Religious Studies 106 with Lindsey at University of Kansas
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By: Sarah King
Textbook:
Awakening: An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought (3rd Edition)
Created: 2009-05-08
Size: 71 flashcards
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Pure Land & ( Chan (Zen)
popular with both elites & commoners
Survive great persecution
reveal tremendous diversity among Mahayana schools
Survive great persecution
reveal tremendous diversity among Mahayana schools
Great Persecution
mental instability of emperor
bankrupt treasury putting down insurrection
bankrupt treasury putting down insurrection
Classical Chinese
written languages = logograms
grammar = low simple
magery= strong concrete descriptive[tive imagery
grammar = low simple
magery= strong concrete descriptive[tive imagery
Sanskrit
written language = alphabet
grammar = high, complex
imagery = lends itself to speculative imagery.....abstract
grammar = high, complex
imagery = lends itself to speculative imagery.....abstract
Kumarajiva
344-409
originally trained in the Theravada
attracted to Mahayana switched
settled in chang'an
translated from Sanskrit to chinese
originally trained in the Theravada
attracted to Mahayana switched
settled in chang'an
translated from Sanskrit to chinese
Mou Tzu;s Strategy
use the native chinese to parry native critiques
Apologetics of Mou Tzu
Not mentioned in classics
unfileal
foreign
does not rely on Buddhist scripture
unfileal
foreign
does not rely on Buddhist scripture
Apologetics
means never having to say your sorry
an intellectual defense of faith
good offense is a good defense
an intellectual defense of faith
good offense is a good defense
Post - Han Dynasty North
tends to be more military like, strong man man rule, the world of warrier the literaly
Buddhism seeks acceptance through rituals of power sometimes is persecuted
Buddhism seeks acceptance through rituals of power sometimes is persecuted
Post _ Han Dynasty South
tends to be more urban. Home of many Han Confucian elites, intellectual.
Buddhism seeks acceptance through debate or apologetics
Buddhism seeks acceptance through debate or apologetics
Buddhism into China
Enters china in latter half of Han Dynasty moves along silk road takes advantage of weakening Han Dyanasty
Maitreya
Bodhisattva; future Buddha of next world age; residing in paradise called Tsushita Heaven; decends to earth to save; money religious & religiopolitcal
movements in east asia have developed around his symbolism. Of Descent & future. Ghandara China + Korea = 3 different representations
movements in east asia have developed around his symbolism. Of Descent & future. Ghandara China + Korea = 3 different representations
Jizo
Bodhisattva; deep wisdom + compassion allows him to traverse six realms of Samara, fueling neither attraction nor diversion. In order to save; sometimes depicted as six statues
Kannon (Avabkiteshvara)
Bodhisattva ; origianlly
still officially "male" is popularly conceived
female in east Asia; multiple functions: assistant to Amitabha, a protector of women and children
still officially "male" is popularly conceived
female in east Asia; multiple functions: assistant to Amitabha, a protector of women and children
Nembutsu
central ritual prayer of devotees of Amitabha
" Namu amida Butsu"
I take refuge in Amitabha Buddha
" Namu amida Butsu"
I take refuge in Amitabha Buddha
Amitabha ( Amida )
the buddha of infinite Light; rules over a pureland called western paradise; joy or bliss body
parinirvana
"final nirvana" the death scene of the Buddha; sometimes referred to as the sleeping Buddha
Enlightenment
under the buddhi tree or the tree of awakening. enlightenment notice the lotus
Struggle for Enlightenment
The soon to be Buddha as a sadhu a wandering ascetive
child buddha
painting to heaven & earth vowing this is his last rebirth
LS: Metaphor of Emptiness
the relative is absolute; the absolute is relative
Lotus Sutra (parables)
Upaya -> expedient means or skillful means
Father -> metaphor of Buddha
universal salvation through realizing one's inherent potential for Buddhahood
Father -> metaphor of Buddha
universal salvation through realizing one's inherent potential for Buddhahood
Lotus Sutra (chps.)
28
1st 14 -> Buddha historical body
2nd 14 -> Buddha as Dharma Kaya
1st 14 -> Buddha historical body
2nd 14 -> Buddha as Dharma Kaya
Shariputra
arhat; stock character to show linitation of Theravada ideal
Vimalakirti
wealthy layman ; wisdom greater than Bodhisattva; attractive as a figure & text to kings and emperors
Prajna
Wisdom
No Self - Existence
all things have relational existence, inter dependent existence
Shunyata
"emptiness"
Triyaka
"three bodies"
1) historical body/transformation body
2) joy or bliss body
i.e. celestial Buddhas
3) Dharma Kaya or universal truth body
i.e. nature Buddha
1) historical body/transformation body
2) joy or bliss body
i.e. celestial Buddhas
3) Dharma Kaya or universal truth body
i.e. nature Buddha
Open Canon (def + example)
poli canon + new sutras
Mahayana = open canon tradition
Mahayana = open canon tradition
Poli Canon (def + example)
a "closed canon"
Theravada = closed canon tradition
Theravada = closed canon tradition
Heterodoxy Reform
new, true orthodoxy
Heterodoxy DOXA
keep DOXA as wide as possible to gain mantle of orthodoxy
Orthodoxy DOXA
keep DOXA as narrow as possible to keep mantle of orthodoxy
DOXA (definition)
the realm of "legitimate" questions and answers
Mahayana (definition)
the rise of Heterodoxy over orthodoxy
Buddhism stresses....
1) the paradigm of Ashoka as wheel-turning king
2) the incorporation - not rejection - of indigenous spirit cults
2) the incorporation - not rejection - of indigenous spirit cults
The Three Jewels
I take refuge in....
The Buddha
The Dharma
The Sangha
The Buddha
The Dharma
The Sangha
Heterodox thought and practice
- rejects atman
- rejects caste-dharma
- rejects household and reproductive sexuality - kama
- rejects acquisition of money and wealth - artha
Orthodox thought
accepts the reality of samsara - kama
Duhka --> suffering as...
pain -> sickman -> physical suffering
constant change -> old man -> psychological suffering (impermanence)
no self -> dead man -> existential suffering (root of the other two)
constant change -> old man -> psychological suffering (impermanence)
no self -> dead man -> existential suffering (root of the other two)
Ahimsa (definition)
non-violence
Eight-fold Path
1) understanding
2) resolve
---------------> wisdom
3) speech
4) action
5) livelihood
---------------> ethics
6) effort
7) mindfulness
8) concentration
---------------> meditation
2) resolve
---------------> wisdom
3) speech
4) action
5) livelihood
---------------> ethics
6) effort
7) mindfulness
8) concentration
---------------> meditation
Solve a problem with Bhagavad Gita
dharma, kama, artha gets you to moksha when formed as sacrifice in loving devotion to Krishna
Solve a problem like Siddartha
dharma, kama, artha gets you nothing; must be cut of from moksha for moksha to be realized
dharma (definition)
duties under which everyone is obligated to support society/cosmos
Dharma (definition)
teachings of the truth or law of the natural operation of the universe and the place and moral duties of the human being
Buddha as Sadhu
- 29 years old and 6 years of severe ascetic practices and meditation
- 35 years of age nearly dies due to asceticism
Siddartha realizes 2 truths
1) no self-fulfillment through self-indulgence
2) no self-fulfillment through self-denial
--> there must be a middle way <--
2) no self-fulfillment through self-denial
--> there must be a middle way <--
Marah (definition)
demon, tempter; personification of ego of self
3 temptations for Siddartha
three daughters -> sex
army of demons -> fear
praise -> pride
*opposites are operable in self-denial
army of demons -> fear
praise -> pride
*opposites are operable in self-denial
Teachings of early Buddhism
- no self
- the five skandhas
- four truths
No self/atman
the self cannot be fulfilled or denied self-fulfillment/self-denial
Five Skandhas
1) body or material form (includes the sense organs of eyes, ears, skin, nose, mouth and mind)
2) conciousness
3) feelings
4) perceptions
5) predisposition/volition
2) conciousness
3) feelings
4) perceptions
5) predisposition/volition
Four Noble Truths
1) truth of suffering (Dukha) illness
--> as pain, as constant change, as
no-self
2) truth of craving (Trishna) diagnosis
3) truth of cessation (Nirvana) prognosis
4) truth of eight-fold path cure
--> as pain, as constant change, as
no-self
2) truth of craving (Trishna) diagnosis
3) truth of cessation (Nirvana) prognosis
4) truth of eight-fold path cure
4 sights
old man, sick man, corpse --> suffering as pain as change or impermanence
holy man --> an answer? for addressing the apparent meaninglessness of life
holy man --> an answer? for addressing the apparent meaninglessness of life
Asitas Prophecy for Buddah
He will become the greatest king of the world has ever known OR he will become a great religious leader
Buddah Sacred Elements
Immaculate conception & miraculous birth
Maya (mother) dreams of a white elephant entering her side & cenceives
Born from her side
Birth; takes 7 steps & announces that this will be his last birth
Maya (mother) dreams of a white elephant entering her side & cenceives
Born from her side
Birth; takes 7 steps & announces that this will be his last birth
Buddhas Story Non Sacred elements
Born 563 BCE
Crown Prince
Became a holyman
died around 80
Crown Prince
Became a holyman
died around 80
History VS Sacred History
Religous interpertation creatich of history/ figures
mythological elements
Narrative structre
mythological elements
Narrative structre
Ox Herding Pictures
Pictoral depiction of satori
New Form Of Sutra
Flamer Literature
Ox Herding
New Sutras of the sixth patriarch
Ox Herding
New Sutras of the sixth patriarch
Kaans
not a riddle but a meditative technique & ritual performance
Chans Sacred History
Buddah gives silent sermon, holes lotus hoves.
Satari (definition)
Sudden enlightenment
Chan
Indigenous Chinese form of Buddhism.
Emphasis a rhetoric of sudden enlightenment through medication and a strict master.
Emphasis a rhetoric of sudden enlightenment through medication and a strict master.
Dhyana
meditation
18th vow
Save all who call his name
sacred History of Huineng
Small, undistinguishable
Illiterate
from a back water area
Wise insightful though noneducational
enters into competition with a grateful man and beats him
Illiterate
from a back water area
Wise insightful though noneducational
enters into competition with a grateful man and beats him
Pure Land
centers on Amitabha & his western paradise
Amitabha = joy or bliss
Amitabha = joy or bliss
35th vow
save women who call his name -> default male body
About this deck
By: Sarah King
Textbook: Awakening: An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought (3rd Edition)
Created: 2009-05-08
Size: 71 flashcards
Views: 110
Textbook:
Awakening: An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought (3rd Edition)Created: 2009-05-08
Size: 71 flashcards
Views: 110
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