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Long, Darui
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A Study on the Buddhist Thought of Ven. Master Hongyi
Master Hongyi 弘一 (1880–1942), original name Li Shutong, was an outstanding representative of the Chinese modern cultural movement during the ... -
An analytical investigation of renunciation in Theravada Buddhism
Renunciation or Nekkhamma is defined as an isolated habit of reducing sensual pleasure. The renunciation from home to homelessness is the first step ... -
The evolution of the concept of the Buddha within the Pāli Canon and commentaries
This dissertation focuses on examining the concept of Buddha within the Pāli canon and commentaries in Sri Lankan Theravāda Buddhist literature. It ... -
Devotion to Tārā in Tangut Buddhism—based on an art exploration of Tārā murals in Dunhuang caves
This dissertation aims to reveal Tangut Buddhists’ devotion to Tārā through a detailed art analysis of Tārā murals in Tangut caves from the ... -
Two varieties of mindfulness : comparing and contrasting the treatments of Satipaṭṭhāna given by Ajaan Lee Dhammadharo and Mahāsi Sayādaw
Although satipaṭṭhāna meditation, the establishing of mindfulness (on body, feelings, mind, and dhammas) is a key teaching in the Buddhism of the... -
Sculpting-scholarship : a study on the emergence of the Buddhist critical constructive reflection
To date, the phenomena of Buddhist Critical Constructive Reflection saw no extend scholarly examination. This dissertation sought to fill that lacuna... -
Crime and the control of crime : an ethical analysis from a Theravāda Buddhist point of view
This dissertation represents a systematic study of Theravāda Buddhist texts and their discussions of crime and criminal behavior. Theravāda Buddhism... -
Saṃvega and upanisās as resolution of paṭiccasamuppāda : with phenomenology as framework
This dissertation argues that a more complete interpretation of paṭiccasamuppāda (dependent co-arising)—which is consistently limited to the ... -
A study and translation of Compassionate Water Repentance Ritual
Buddhist repentance (chanhui 懺悔) is one of the few areas of Buddhist studies that has not been fully examined by western scholars even though it ... -
From the underworld to the Pure Land : contemporary Kṣitigarbha (Dizang)-related rituals on Mount Jiuhua
This dissertation examines one special ceremony and three specific rituals central to Chinese Buddhism as it is practiced in the Jiuhua region. As one... -
Conceptual, ethical and ritual implications of Arahant and Bodhisattva in Vietnamese Buddhism
In the field of Buddhism, the Vietnamese people often have concerned to the forms of cultivation of the monks and nuns through the ethics and the ... -
A modern innovative movement of Korean Buddhism : a study of the Jingak Order of Korean Buddhism and its founder Hoedang focused on Hoedang's religious thoughts and sectarian characteristics of the Jingak Order
There was a remarkable innovative movement of modern Korean Buddhism. The Jingak Order of Korean Buddhism founded by Hoedang is called an esoteric ... -
The early development of Buddhism in the Red River Delta basin, Jiaozhi, and Southern China : the case of a Sogdian-Jiaozhi Buddhist monk Kang Senghui 康僧會
For many centuries, Buddhologists have considered Chinese Buddhism as a dominant and influential force in the Far East. However, this assumption is ... -
Coming to terms with Zhiyi's Buddhānusmṛti : a critical reading of Zhiyi's theory in dynamic mind
Zhiyi is the founder of Tiantai School. Among his works, the abundant teachings and meditation systems are discussed; for example, Three Truths, Five ... -
Buddha's teachings applicable to the laity : case studies from the Pāli Nikāyas
Purpose of this dissertation is to make an annotated catalogue of suttas from the Pāli Nikāyas as a comprehensive study of all the guidelines the ... -
Avalokitesvara cult in Korean Buddhism
The Avalokiteśvara cult had succeeded in taking root in so many countries in East Asia. Avalokiteśvara cult was able to retain the devotion of the ... -
Together as one : interfaith relationships between Christianity, Islam, and African traditional religion in Nigeria (with particular reference to the South-East geopolitical zone)
Over the years, interfaith relationships Nigeria have been approached and treated from a dialogical point of view limited only to Christian-Muslim ... -
A study of the benefits of practicing mindfulness of the Buddha (Nian-fo) in Chinese Buddhist Canon
The dissertation is a combination of textual, philosophical and historical study of the benefits of practicing Mindfulness of the Buddha (Nian-fo... -
Guanyin unveiled
My study of the mythology surrounding Guanyin through the engagement of historical records led me to the conclusion that the relationship between ... -
Ethnicity and religious violence in Nigeria
In media reports and news about violence in Nigeria what is mostly heard about is religious violence. Most of the publications have focused mainly on ...