RelStudies: Not In That Dead Body

http://www.religiousstudiesproject.com/2016/02/04/not-in-that-dead-body/

Not In That Dead Body

“Who are you? What are you? Where is your soul or spirit? It’s not in that dead body…” – Dr. Robert White, Neurosurgeon and Bioethicist

Dhamma and Non-duality by Bhikkhu Bodhi

http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/bodhi/bps-essay_27.html

Dhamma and Non-duality

by

Bhikkhu Bodhi

© 1998

One of the most challenging issues facing Theravada Buddhism in recent years has been the encounter between classical Theravada vipassana meditation and the "non-dualistic" contemplative traditions best represented by Advaita Vedanta and Mahayana Buddhism. Responses to this encounter have spanned the extremes, ranging from vehement confrontation all the way to attempts at synthesis and hybridization. While the present essay cannot pretend to illuminate all the intricate and subtle problems involved in this sometimes volatile dialogue, I hope it may contribute a few sparks of light from a canonically oriented Theravada perspective.

Wiki: Buddhist Ethics

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_ethics

Buddhist Ethics

Contents

  

• 1Foundations
  • 1.1Karma and Rebirth
  • 1.2The Four Noble Truths
  • 1.3Precepts
  • 1.4Key values and virtues
• 2Issues
  • 2.1Killing
    • 2.1.1War
    • 2.1.2Abortion
    • 2.1.3Suicide and Euthanasia
    • 2.1.4Capital punishment
  • 2.2Animals and the environment
    • 2.2.1Vegetarianism
    • 2.2.2Environment
  • 2.3Gender issues
  • 2.4Relationships
  • 2.5Sexuality
    • 2.5.1Sexual orientation
  • 2.6Economic ethics
• 3See also
• 4References
• 5External links

Buddhism and War

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/buddhistethics/war.shtml

http://buddhism.about.com/od/basicbuddhistteachings/a/war.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism_and_violence

http://thubtenchodron.org/2015/11/world-events-harmful-actions/

Buddhism and War

Burton, David_Is Madhyamaka Buddhism Really the Middle Way? Emptiness and the Problem of Nihilism_(Contemporary Buddhism--An Interdisciplinary Journal)_Vol 2_No 2_2008

http://www.scribd.com/doc/275167932/Burton-David-Is-Madhyamaka-Buddhism-Really-the-Middle-Way-Emptiness-and-the-Problem-of-Nihilism-Contemporary-Buddhism-An-Interdisciplinary-Journal#scribd

Burton, David_Is Madhyamaka Buddhism Really the Middle Way? Emptiness and the Problem of Nihilism_(Contemporary Buddhism--An Interdisciplinary Journal)_Vol 2_No 2_2008

Dukkha, Inaction, and Nirvana: Suffering, Weariness, and Death?

http://www.the-philosopher.co.uk/buddhism.htm

Dukkha, Inaction, and Nirvana: Suffering, Weariness, and Death?

 A look at Nietzsche's Criticisms of Buddhist Philosophy

By Omar Moad

Comparisons between Buddhism and the various schools of existentialism have revealed a number of parallels. Such studies have frequently centered on each tradition's metaphysical approach and the fact that they all appear to share some form of phenomenological methodology. In the area of ethics, however, existentialism and Buddhism generally seem to differ radically. This difference is the most marked in the case of Nietzsche.

From The Philosopher, Volume LXXXXII No. 1

ANATTA: From a Scientific Perspective

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnyFL4Hj6n0

ANATTA: From a Scientific Perspective

Published on Mar 1, 2013

K SRI DHAMMANANDA LECTURE SERIES 2013
Buddhist Maha Vihara, Kuala Lumpur
27th February 2013

Exploring scientific explanations how personalization of the body and its experiences give rise to clinging and attachment ("upādāna") that lead to the mental construction of a subjective "self".

Sharing by Bro. Billy Tan (billy.tan@hotmail.com)

Bro. Billy Tan is a Professional Trainer and Business Development Consultant who has trained countless corporate executives and business professionals in more than 20 countries over the past three decades. Bro. Billy is a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt practitioner, as well as being certified by the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, USA, in Clinical Hypnotherapy. Bro. Billy Tan co-authored the business book entitled "The Streetwise Marketer: Marketing Leadership Approaches They Don't Teach At Business Schools" published by Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM).

In recent years Bro. Billy has conducted several professional training programs for resident and visiting Monks at the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields, in the areas of Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Professional Presentation, Public Relations, Community Services, Leadership, and Management. In sharing the Dhamma, Bro. Billy researches discoveries from the fields of Neuroscience and Psychology to present teachings of the Buddha from a scientific perspective.

Currently, Bro. Billy offers talks, seminars, workshops and professional training programs to Buddhist community centers and charity organizations.

TRANSCULTURAL BUDDHISM: Buddhist Philosophy

http://seanrobsville.blogspot.co.uk/

TRANSCULTURAL BUDDHISM: Buddhist Philosophy

1.Introduction

Buddhism is founded on two fundamental beliefs, from which the rest of the philosophy is derived. These two basic premises are:

(i) The underlying nature of reality is process and change, rather than stable entities. 

(ii) Processes can be divided into two categories -  mental processes ('nama')  and physical/mechanistic processes ('rupa').

A Buddhist Theory of Language

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kidspirit/a-buddhist-theory-of-language-_b_7204560.html

A Buddhist Theory of Language

Kid Spirit, Posted: 05/04/2015 6:07 pm EDT Updated: 05/04/2015 6:59 pm EDT

An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=720gJglTybM

An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism  

by Sangharakshita Audiobook

26 Jan 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR-w4ez1ZMw

Buddhism & Philosophy: The Kalama Sutta

Published on Jan 23, 2015

K SRI DHAMMANANDA LECTURE SERIES 2015 at the Buddhist Maha Vihara on 23rd January 2015 entitled "BUDDHISM & PHILOSOPHY: The Kalama Sutta"

BUDDHIST EDUCATION AND PEDAGOGY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

http://www.bauswj.org/wp/wjonline/buddhist-education-and-pedagogy-challenges-and-opportunities/

BUDDHIST EDUCATION AND PEDAGOGY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

By Ambassador Dato Dr.G.K.Ananda Kumaraseri

The emerging profit-driven global economy is guided by unbridled development and gigantism. Such an economy is also coming under ever increasing domination of science and technology. Such a development is not only cutting us off from nature and one another but also undermining natural and cultural diversity. One major consequence of this is that our very survival is threatened. Moreover, the global economy is overwhelmingly controlled and run by consumerism and salespersons in which things are bought not because people need them but because they want them. The modern economic notion that more production of goods would make people happy is misplaced.

Mainstream: To Question Or Not To Question: That Is The Question

http://www.mainstreamweekly.net/article5424.html

Mainstream, VOL LIII No 1, December 27, 2014 - Annual Number

To Question Or Not To Question: That Is The Question

Saturday 27 December 2014

The following is a slightly expanded version of the text of the Third Nikhil Chakravartty Memorial Lecture, organised by the Book Review Literary Trust, in New Delhi on October 26, 2014. Prof Romila Thapar has edited and expanded the text. It is being reproduced, with due acknowledgement, from the Book Review. A recorded version of the lecture is available at http://www.sacw.net/article9874.html and at ndtv.com

by Romila Thapar

ISCS 2014 - Master Lecture - Andrew Olendzki

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDCmFum-Jbg

ISCS 2014 - Master Lecture - Andrew Olendzki

Published on Dec 2, 2014

Is Buddhism a Religion ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUrWDKMOGo4

Is Buddhism a Religion ?

ANIMALS AND THE BUDDHA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0MWAAykFuc

ANIMALS AND THE BUDDHA 

Published on Oct 17, 2014

A film by Dharma Voices for Animals

Featuring interviews with world-renowned monastics and lay teachers including Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, Jetsuma (Ven. Master) Tenzin Palmo, Ven. Bhante Gunaratana (Bhante G), Christopher Titmuss, Ven. Geshe Phelgye, teachers from Spirit Rock Meditation Center and many others.

Topic: dealing with strong emotions

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nalini-chilkov/meditation-addiction_b_2889373.html?utm_hp_ref=buddhism

Depression, Desire, Addiction: Is Meditation the Answer to Changing Your Brain?

Dr. Nalini Chilkov Become a fan IntegrativeCancerAnswers.com | Create A Body Where Cancer Cannot Thrive | Get Well. Stay Well. Live Well Beyond Cancer.

 

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http://shambhalasun.com/sunspace/rain-cools-the-flames-of-anger/

 

Rain Cools the Flames of Anger 

Emily Horn teaches us how to recognize, accept, investigate, and not identify with our anger. From the September 2014 Shambhala Sun magazine, on newsstands now. 

 

 and

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOCjdSNECpo               

 

'Depression, Fear and Anxiety: How To Be Your Own Therapist'

                       

Published on Sep 18, 2014

Dana Meads hosts this in depth and entertaining conversation with the wonderful Ven. Robina Courtin about how we all can be our own therapists - and live a better life through the teachings of Buddhism.

This Conversation was part of the R U OK? DAY and was held at Melbourne University on the 11th September 2014

This event was coordinated by Dana Meads on behalf of The Melbourne University Buddhist Studies Society.

SCHOPENHAUER AND BUDDHISM By Peter Abelson

http://buddhism.lib.ntu.edu.tw/FULLTEXT/JR-PHIL/peter2.htm

SCHOPENHAUER AND BUDDHISM

By Peter Abelson
Philosophy East and West
Volume 43, Numer 2
April 1993
P.255-278
(C) by University of Hawaii Press

If I were to take the results of my philosophy as the standard of truth, I would have to consider Buddhism the finest of all religion. 

 Arthur Schopenhauer(1) 

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