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Saṁghabheda and nikāyabheda : a critical study of the schism, origin and formation of sects and sectarianism in early Buddhism
About one hundred years after the great decease of the Buddha (Mahāparinibbāna), his democratically well-established Saṁgha community split, first... -
The journeys of Siddhartha Gautama and Jesus of Nazareth : examples of the mythic hero's quest
Siddhartha Gautama and Jesus of Nazareth are two religious figures that have had a substantial impact on human culture. This dissertation investigates... -
From giving up to giving : an ethical study of the evolution of the Theravāda theory and practice of dāna
This dissertation examines the ethical evolution of the Theravāda theory and practice of dāna. Dāna is one of the most popular and the oldest ... -
Doctrinal analysis of the origin and evolution of the Thai Kammaṭṭh̄ana tradition with a special reference to the present Kammaṭṭh̄ana Ajahns
The Thai Forest Tradition has a long history in Thailand. This style of forest meditation practice is purportedly based on the teachings of the Buddha... -
Benefit beings! : the Buddhist guide to professional chaplaincy
This project was developed to benefit Buddhists engaged in professional chaplaincy work in North America. "Professional chaplaincy" here refers to ... -
The evolution of rules of purity in China : a study of "Baizhang qinggui" and "Chanyuan qinggui"
The compilation of the Chanyuan qinggui (Rules of Purity for Chan Monasteries) had been seen by many scholars as the direct descendant, if not the ... -
Buddhist art communication between Dunhuang and Japan : a study of a silk painting of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva found in Dunhuang
In this thesis, I investigate the time and origin of a given silk painting of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva found in Mogao Cave, Dunhuang, China. This ... -
Incarnating the Christian message in Igbo land of Nigeria in the light of Vatican ll's theology of inculturation
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A look at the Burmese Buddhist Sangha involvement in politics : is the Sangha a political party?
The persistent and enduring political involvement of the Burmese Buddhist Sangha in Burma (Myanmar) as a religion characterizes it as politically ... -
The Shingon lay liturgy : elements, meaning and sources : a case study of the Chōgen temple service guide, Hikihara, Japan
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The Bodhisattva ideal in early Chinese Buddhist texts
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Early Indic eschatology : hierarchical structures and vilification in hell literature
This thesis explores the early Indic concept of hell and how it can be used in the study of religious morality. There is a brief discussion of how the... -
Forgotten Sītā : the significance of the Mother Goddess in the Rāmāyaṇa
This thesis will explore the purpose of Sītā throughout the various Rāmāyaṇas. Rāma is known as the Supreme Being and his divine energy or Ś... -
Ven. Hongyi's "seed of virtue" : a strategy to support the learning of the vinaya by lay Buddhists
The conception of jieti 戒體, interpreted by Daoxuan as the “seed of virtue,” is developed by Hongyi in his work Nanshan Vinaya Scripture for ... -
Buddhist meditation : its impact upon modern life in the United States through its contribution to medical science
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From radishes to realization : Saraha and his impact on the Mahāmudrā tradition of the Tibetan Karma Kagyü school
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Compassionate Kuan-Yin Bodhisattva from India to China
This is a study of all the references to Avalokiteshvara found in the oldest complete Chinese Buddhist canon preserved in Korea. These references have... -
Applying the Sigalovada sutta to the modern idea of financial coaching
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The garudhammas : did the Buddha preach the eight respectful precepts?
This thesis examines the garudhammas and their continuing relevance on gender relations within Buddhist monastic orders, namely the prohibition on ... -
Vietnamese Buddhist nun : traditional images and voices of change
This paper is to introduce Vietnamese Buddhist nuns in the both images of tradition and change. Accepted the Eight Special Rules with all admiration, ...