Final Vocab Flashcards
sakya
“whitish-gray earth” school in tibetan buddhism, in Nyingma, first scholarly tradition, founded by sakya pandita
kagyu
the “oral transmission” school of tibetan buddhism, in Sarma, 6 yogas, mahamudra, Milarepa
nyingman
the “ancient ones” of Tibetan buddhism, in Nyingma, treasures, nine vehicles
geluk
“the virtuous ones” school of tibetan buddhism, in Sarma, dali llama’s school, stages of the path (three principle aspects of the path), founder Tsongkhapa, Geshe
zen
meditation; japanese school of buddhism based on chan chinese school
shingon
“true word” school of tantric buddhism in Japan, founded by Kukai, diamond and womb mandalas
nichiren
school of japanese buddhism based on the lotus sutra and teachings of its founder, Nichiren
Person - suffering because people following wrong forms, founded shakubuke
amitabha
buddha of pure land buddhism, worshiped by pure land schools
sukhavati
land of bliss; pure land of amitabha buddha
jodo shin-shu
true school of pure land buddhism in japan, founded by Shinran
jirkiki
self power; realizing awakening by relying on ones own effort
tariki
other power; relying on pure land buddhism on the power of amida buddha to gain liberation
chan
school of chinese buddhism emphasizing the practice of meditation, bodhidharma founder, no intellectual analysis
shakubuku
confrontational method of evangelizing in Nichiren buddhism
shikan-taza
“just sitting”; quiet sitting practice in Soto Zen
rinzai
school of zen buddhism in japan that uses Koans, based on chinese linji school (shocking into enlightenment), founder Eisai
soto
school of zen buddhism in japan founded by Dogen, just sitting practice
nembutsu
“recollection of the buddha”; pure land buddhist practice of reciting the name of amitabha buddha; japanese translation of the chinese nien-fo
mappo
age of the degenerate dharma
Padmasambhava
tibetan buddhist master, viewed as second buddha. helped to transmit tantric buddhism to tibet
Tsongkhapa
founder of Geluk school in tibetan buddhism
Sakya Pandita
founder of Sakya school in tibetan buddhism, great scholar
Tulku
the reincarnated llamas in tibetan buddhism
Atisa
major figure in late dissemination of buddhism in tibet. taught that no teachings are contradictory rather the teachings are in different capacities
Samye
debate in tibetan buddhism between the gradualists and the instantanialists
Sarma
New schools of tibetan buddhism
Nara
group of buddhist schools in japan during the Nara period, state religion, strong political and economic power of monasteries
Heian
group of schools in japanese buddhism during the heian period
Kukai
founder of shingon japanese buddhism
kamakura
group of schools in japanese buddhism during the kamakura period
Jodo shu
school in japanese buddhism founded by honen
Bodhidharma
first chinese patriarch
Huineng
6th patriarch, founder of souther chan school
Koan
phrase like “no” that is meant to bring doubt to the person meditating on it
Dogen
founder of soto branch of japanese buddhism
Gedun Drupa
first Dalai Llama
Kamalasila
won opposing side in the Samye debate (indiant model won)
Structure of Tibetan Buddhist Canon
translated word and translated treatises
Rime movement
tibetan buddhism, reconcile different views
Stages of the Path
Tibetan buddhism, Geluk school, all versions from Atisa’s A Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment
Tiantai
“heavenly terrace” school in Chinese buddhism, based on lotus sutra, 3000 words in one thought, leader Zhiyi
Huayan
“flower garland” school in chinese buddhism, based on Avatamsaka sutra, Golden Lion example, shi, li, practice brings out inner reality
Northern Chan
gradual process (only until 10th century)
Southern Chan
Sudden Awakening, included Linji and Caodong
Linji
school in southern chan chinese buddhism, founder linji - shocking into enlightenment, Gongan (Koan)
Caodong
from Dongshan and Caoshan, sitting meditation best, innate buddhahood
Jingtu
Pure Land Chinese buddhism, bodhissatvas dharmakaras vows
Tanluan
fourerunner of pure land in china,
3rd patriarch in japan
Two Paths/Gates
Difficult - Self Power (Jirkiki)
East - Other Power (tariki)
Parable of the White Path
Shandao - white path between water and fire is pure land buddhism
Chinul’s approach to sutra vs. son
- awakening in Son is what Huayan calls sudden realization
- awakening is not passive vision but involves dynamic application of qualities
Chunul three major awakening experinces
Chinul son practice
Samadhi (meditative absorption)
Prajna (wisdom)
Hwadu practice
in Chinuls practice of son
via the word
via the meaning
Prince Shotoku
founder of Japanese Buddhism
Tendai
Hein School in Japanese Buddhism, founded by Saicho,
lotus sutra above all, also tantric teachings
Honen
founder of Jodoshu japanese buddhism, exclusive training on recitation of numbutsu
Shinran
founder of jodoshinsu, set pattern of married priests, any practice of self power only strengthens ego, reversal of ideas about good and bad people
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo
omage to the marvelous lotus sutra, recitation of this part of nichiren practice of japanese buddhism
Gohonzon
painting/mandala worshipping in front of bring out inner buddha
Meat Eating
Theravada: ok as long as it is not personally killed or ordered to be killed
Mahayana: compassion - we are like all other beings so no
Buddhist on Contraception
no abortion AFTER conception, scattering stones before building a stupa
Pizza Effect
popular buddhism in america then brought back to home country, not like original. made popular after return
Criticisms of Chinese Buddhists
unfilial, monastic community economically unproductive, undermines authority of emporer and establishes sociopolitical order, barbarian religion
Avatamsaka Sutra
reality from point of view of buddhas and advanced bodhissatvas
Shi
realm of phenomena - Huayan chinese buddhism
Li
realm of principle - Huayan chinese buddhism
Monastic ordination in Japan
Saicho advocated mahayana ordination based on Fanwang Jing Sutra using support from lotus sutra
- this opened door for married monks in Japan Tendai buddhism
Features of Zen Art, Poetry, Gardens
simplicity, emptiness, directness, naturalness
Wabi
spirit of poverty, appreciation of commonplace
Sabi
implies contented solitariness
Matsuo Basho
zen poet wrote in Haikus
Main principles of Buddhist Ethics
Non Violence and Compassion
