What’s at Stake as the Dharma Goes Modern?

http://tricycle.org/magazine/whats-stake-dharma-goes-modern/

What’s at Stake as the Dharma Goes Modern?

An exploration of the background assumptions of the modern age and the unique challenges they present

By Linda Heuman

FALL 2012

Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation by Lafcadio Hearn

Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation

by Lafcadio Hearn

Parts of this video:

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NRwOAN7lOg Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRWORNFX9B0 
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maLJsMa_Pi8

Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation | Lafcadio Hearn | *Non-fiction, History, Religion | Audiobook full unabridged | English | 1/3
Content of the video and Sections beginning time (clickable) - Chapters of the audiobook: please see First comments under this video.
Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppression attempts by both Buddhism and Christianity and how – despite efforts to westernise Japan during the era known as Meiji Restoration – it remained the basis for Japanese society. Even today, over 100 years after this book was written, some of the described traditions and fundamental ideas still exist. (Summary by Julia Niedermaier)

http://dharma-documentaries.net/the-buddha-comes-to-sussex

Dharma Documentaries

The Buddha comes to Sussex

Posted by Anandajoti on Monday, 14th March, 2016

This is a documentary about the early days of the opening of the Cittaviveka, or Chithurst Buddhist Monastery, in West Sussex, England, which was begun in 1979 under the auspices of Ajahn Chah. The film opens with a group of monks walking on piṇḍapāta through the English countryside and a gathering of lay and monastics, presumably inside the mansion.

We also see the sometimes hostile, sometimes friendly, sometimes indifferent reactions of the local population to the monastics who have moved in there; to try to ease fears and get understanding the monks have an open day and arrange meetings to discuss matters with the locals.

The Twelve Principles of Buddhism

http://chippit.tripod.com/buddhist_principles.html

The Twelve Principles of Buddhism

Drafted by Christmas Humphreys, The Buddhist Society, London, in 1945

The Significance of Lay Buddhism in Japanese History

http://www.rk-world.org/dharmaworld/dw_2014octdec_the-significance-of-lay-buddhism-in-japanese-history.aspx

The Significance of Lay Buddhism in Japanese History

Ocean of Dharma

http://www.lionsroar.com/ocean-of-dharma-january-2012/

Ocean of Dharma

BY BARRY BOYCE| APRIL 3, 2015

Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a seminal figure in twentieth-century Buddhism and founder of this magazine, died on April 4, 1987. In this 2011 Shambhala Sun feature, Barry Boyce surveys his vast body of teachings and their lasting impact on how Buddhism is understood and practiced.

Buddhism Documentary - Representing the Buddha Bhante Anandajoti

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7J4KbR2tIo

Buddhism Documentary - Representing the Buddha Bhante Anandajoti

Published on Sep 23, 2015

Buddhism Documentary - Representing the Buddha Bhante Anandajoti 

Revival of Buddhism In India - From Untouchables to Buddhists

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJQCVsDcbNM

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McO83889kZY

Revival of Buddhism In India - From Untouchables to Buddhists

Published on Sep 17, 2015

Synopsis
From Untouchable to Buddhist - The Revival of Buddhism I India and its Implications for the development of Buddhism in the World.
Buddhism died out in India over 700 years ago. On 14th October 1956 500,000 Dalits (so-called Untouchables) converted to Buddhism inspired by their great leader Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. Since then millions of Dalits have followed them into Buddhism. Dr. Ambedkar's approach to Buddhism and the new Buddhist movement he inspired have implications for Buddhists throughout the world. In this presentation I shall be looking at the following:
A. The background - Dr. Ambedkar and Untouchablity
B. The reasons that led Dr. Ambedkar to Buddhism as a solution to the question of Untouchability.
C. The teachings of the Buddha that he emphasised.
D. The situation regarding Buddhism and Dalits in India today..
E. Buddhism had such a momentous impact on Asia in the past. In the last part of the presentation I shall look at the implications of this new Buddhist movement for the wider Buddhist community, especially, but not exclusively in Asia, emphasising its democratic and egalitarian nature, its humanistic approach, and the promise of a cultural renaissance.

About the Speaker
Born in London 1947, he was ordained into the Western Buddhist Order (WBO) in 1974 by Sangharakshita, a trusted associate of Dr. Ambedkar. He is a well known figure in the Buddhist world. In 1977, he visited India as an Anagarika to learn Yoga and visit holy Buddhist sites. He was deeply affected by Deekshabhoomi sight in 1977 where he saw impact of conversion movement launched by Babasaheb Ambedkar. Since then, he is living in India and his life and mission is dedicated to movement of Babasaheb Ambedkar. He was instrumental in initiating activities of TBMSG in India. Lokamitra is the President of Nagarjuna Training Institute (NTI) dedicated to train students from all over India in "Buddhism and Social Work".

For more information:
lokamitra@gmail.com
www.nagaloka.org

http://www.pmt.org.sg

Part 1 and 2 of the presentation:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJQCVsDcbNM

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McO83889kZY

Chronology of Buddhism

http://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php/Chronology_of_Buddhism_by_Matthieu_Ricard

Chronology of Buddhism

CCTV, Dunhuang Caves (1-8)

http://dharma-documentaries.net/dunhuang-historys-heavenly-stage-flying-apsaras-1-of-8

Posted by Anandajoti on Monday, 28th July, 2014

This is the first of an eight-part series by China Central Television (CCTV) on the interplay between the murals in the Mogao Caves and contemporary art in China.

The caves house one of the largest art collections in the world, and they contain an enormous amount of historical information about dress, musical instruments and many other social artifacts.

In the modern period painters and dancers have been inspired by the caves and have dedicated much of their time to recreating their work based on the inspiration the caves provide.

The first of the series focuses on the apsaras (angels or heavenly maidens) that are found in many of the murals in the caves from all ages.

The caves were about 1,000 years in the making and art styles changed during that time, so we see in this film how the ways of depicting the apsaras changed and became more delicate.

We also have interviews with leading experts in the field to find out background information on the caves, and with artists who have been fascinated by the murals and looked to them when creating new works today.

CCTV, Dunhuang Caves

·         Dunhuang, History’s Heavenly Stage, Flying Apsaras (1 of 8)

·         Dunhuang, History’s Heavenly Stage, Playing the Pipa Behind the Back (2 of 8)

·         Dunhuang, History’s Heavenly Stage, Exotic Music and Dance (3 of 8)

·         Dunhuang, Reviving the Heavenly Music (4 of 8)

·         Dunhuang, Costumes in the Dunhuang Caves (5 of 8)

·         Dunhuang, The Heavenly Dance (6 of 8)

·         Dunhuang, Lost Music of the Stone Chamber (7 of 8)

·         Dunhuang, Soul of the Dances (8 of 8)

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Bhante Anandajoti: The Establishment of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

http://records.photodharma.net/video/bhante-anandajoti-the-establishment-of-buddhism-in-sri-lanka

Bhante Anandajoti: The Establishment of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

Posted by Anandajoti on Saturday, 18th July, 2015

This is an illustrated and annotated video of a talk I gave at the June (Poson) Full Moon in the Bodhi Lankarama Temple, Taiping, Malaysia describing the events surrounding the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.

The talk is part of a series on the significance of the various Full Moon days that occur throughout the year, that tell about some of the important events that happened on the various day.

For Sri Lankans this is the most important day in the Buddhist year as it marks the day that Arahat Mahinda arrived in Sri Lanka in 255 BCE. It was followed 6 months later by the arrival of his sister Arahat Sanghmittā and the Bodhi Tree.

The talk starts with Ven. Mahinda’s father King Asoka: how he came to the throne, his conversion to Buddhism, the giving of both his children to be ordained, and how they became the founders of Buddhism in the Sri Lanka.

Along the way I discuss the motivations for the missions, the way they were conducted, and their outcomes, throwing light on one of the most dynamic events in the history of the religion.

Women in Buddhism: Unity and Diversity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpVfc7zI09o

Women in Buddhism: Unity and Diversity

History of Sakyadhita

Philosophy 110: Eastern Religions

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaXdpa7hHYZrv1aPbypz3vt5aSBRPZo6P

Philosophy 110: Eastern Religions

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Video lectures by instructor David Makinster for his Philosophy 110: Eastern Religions On-Line course.

BBC episode on Burmese Buddhism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA5sT7Qm6tI

BBC episode on Burmese Buddhism

Published on Jul 15, 2015

http://burmadhamma.blogspot.com/ This is a BBC show from the 1950s that touches upon Burmese Buddhism, meditation, and the ascetic life. They interview an ...Counted amongst the most important personalities to have been born in the recorded history of mankind, Buddha the biopic follows the journey of Siddharth from ...

Buddhist Women – A Hero in Dark Times: Jetsuma Mingyur Paldron

http://www.pemakhandro.org/buddhist_women_mingyurpaldron/

Buddhist Women – A Hero in Dark Times

Posted on Jul 14, 2015

Buddhist Women: Jetsuma Mingyur Paldron

One of my favorite Buddhist stories of Buddhist women is that of the eighteenth century leader, Jetsunma Mingyur Paldron (Tib. rJe btsun Mi ‘gyur dpal sgron, 1699– 1769).

This is the story of a female Buddhist teacher who, despite her family members being murdered, being forced into exile and dealing with debilitating health condition, becomes a major teacher and the pivotal figure in the revival and restoration of a major Tibetan monastery and its lineage.

Buddhism in the NorthEast of India

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQLw3q7Chu8

Buddhism in the NorthEast of India

Published on Jun 25, 2015

The film traces the journey of Buddhism from india toTibet, and how it came back to northeast India with Guru Padmasambhava...

Lotusinthemud: Buddhism and Japan

http://lotusinthemud.typepad.com/sujatin/2015/05/part-i-a-brief-history-of-buddhism-in-japan.html

1. Buddhism Introduced to Japan

Presentation of Korean Buddhist Materials

http://lotusinthemud.typepad.com/sujatin/2015/05/part-ii-the-japanese-and-buddhism.html

2. Japanese Buddhism Today
Secularization of Japanese Society


http://lotusinthemud.typepad.com/sujatin/2015/05/japanese-buddhism-part-iii-toward-the-future.html

3. What Does Buddhism Contribute to World Peace?

Importance of Avoiding Polarization

Dalai Lama Enlightened Full Documentary HD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSlOXq5Pafg

Dalai Lama Enlightened Full Documentary HD

Where do women belong in Buddhism, by Jaya

1 Where do women belong in Buddhism

http://www.bbncommunity.com/where-do-women-belong-in-buddhism/

2 Social attitude towards women at the time of the Buddha

http://www.bbncommunity.com/social-attitude-towards-women-at-the-time-of-the-buddha/

3 Where do women belong in Buddhism

http://www.bbncommunity.com/where-do-women-belong-in-bbuddhism/

4 Where do women belong in Buddhism

http://www.bbncommunity.com/women-belong-buddhism-5/

by Jaya  , September 2013

A realistic look at the way how women are treated over time.

We bring you a work by Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda Maha Thera on how women are treated in Buddhism.

History of Women in Buddhism - Indonesia: Part 5

http://awakeningbuddhistwomen.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/history-of-women-in-buddhism-indonesia.html

Monday, April 20, 2015

History of Women in Buddhism - Indonesia: Part 5

The Mystery Story of Devi Kili Suci ~ the 11th Century Vanishing Crown Princess Bhikkhunī Hermit & Her Selomangleng Goa Cave

Ayyā Tathālokā Bhikkhunī