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Hamptons, North Shore, South Shore, North Fork, South
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About Buddhism
Buddhism is often described as a religion and a
collection of various philosophies, based initially on
the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as Gautama
Buddha. To many, however, Buddhism is not a religion,
nor a philosophy or a set of doctrines, but rather
teachings to guide one to directly experiencing reality.
Buddhism is also known as Buddha Dharma or Dhamma, which
means roughly the "teachings of the Awakened One" in
Sanskrit and Pali, languages of ancient Buddhist texts.
Buddhism began around 5th century BCE with the teachings
of Siddhartha Gautama, who was born in what is now Nepal
and taught primarily in northern India, and is hereafter
referred to as "the Buddha." Buddhism is a philosophy
based on the teachings of Lord Buddha(563 BCE-483 BCE),
who was born as Siddhartha Gautama, a Shakya prince in
Lumbini, Nepal. The teachings preached by Lord Buddha
subsequently turned into a religion, known as Buddhism.
The core of Buddhism lies in the purification of mind
and soul by realizing the truth and getting rid of the
worldly desires. Basically, it were the principles of
Karma in the doctrine of Buddhism that made the religion
one of the major ones in the world. |
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Buddhist Resources |
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Long Island Dharma Group
A non-sectarian group of Spiritual
Seekers dedicated to the study of the the Buddha Dharma and meditation
practice. Theravadan,
Zen and other resources.
The
Long Island Dharma Group
http://www.geocities.com/longislanddharmagroup/ |
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Long
Island Zen Center
An organization of
practitioners of engaged Buddhism dedicated to bringing spirituality
into everyday life through the teachings of the Buddha to benefit
members of our community (Sangha) and the broader community of Long
Island. In Zen Buddhism practice is essential. What you learn in
Buddhism must be your own experience. It cannot be
learned by reading or thinking. You must get beyond your
personal self. What self then appears? You must find
out. Who is then the one who finds out? Only by
dissolving the self can a new self come into being who
finds this out.
Long
Island Zen Center
6 Brewster Court
Setauket, NY 11733
t 631.751.8408
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Green Island Sangha
The Community of Mindful Living Long Island
The Green Island Sangha is inspired by the teachings and
practice of Vietnamese Zen Buddhist Master Thich Nhat
Hanh; we belong to the international Sangha which he
founded: the Order of Interbeing, a "fourfold community"
of lay women and men, nuns and monks. We are a
grassroots Sangha, beginners and more experienced
practitioners learning from and supporting one other on
the path of awakening. We are also a part of The
Community of Mindfulness New York Metro.
Our aspiration is to bring mindfulness, concentration,
and insight to daily living. During our sessions, we
apply the practice of conscious breathing to sitting and
walking, as well as communicating with compassionate
listening and loving speech. Our gatherings also reflect
the values of openness. For example, many members
continue to participate within other religious or
ethical traditions. Wes are a Sangha of practitioners
from the entire length and breath of Long Island and
consider ourselves to be part of a world wide Sangha.
Beginners are welcome.
Green Island Sangha
St. Ignatius Retreat House
Interfaith Room
251 Searingtown Road
Manhasset, NY 11030
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Dharma
Realm Buddhist Association (DRBA)
The Dharma Realm Buddhist Association (DRBA), formerly known as the
Sino-American Buddhist Association, was founded by the
Venerable Master Hsuan Hua in 1959. It was established
as a state and federally approved non-profit religious
and educational corporation for the purpose of bringing
the orthodox teachings of the Buddha to the entire
world. The Venerable Master's vision was as vast as the
Dharma Realm, and he taught and transformed all beings
without regard to path of rebirth, country, ethnic
origin, gender and religion.
Dharma Realm Buddhist Association
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Dharma
Realm Buddhist University
Dharma Realm Buddhist University was founded in 1976
with the vision of laying a foundation for the Buddha's
teachings on Western soil.
The Mission of Dharma Realm Buddhist University is to
educate individuals who exemplify excellence in
scholarship and excellence of character, who are aware
of their individual and civic responsibility as world
citizens, and who understand and appreciate a diversity
of cultural traditions. The University community is
dedicated to fostering a spirit of shared inquiry and
the free exchange of ideas that encourages students to
utilize skills of communication, critical analysis,
synthesis, quantification, aesthetic perception, and
creativity along with the intuitive, experiential, and
contemplative dimensions of learning that are the
hallmarks of an educated person.
Further, DRBU seeks to cultivate those aspects of
character consistent with the values and ideals of the
Buddhist tradition in which it is rooted:
self-discovery, personal virtue, compassionate service
to humanity, and sincerity in all endeavors.
Dharma Realm Buddhist University
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
P.O. Box 217
2001 Talmage Road
Talmage, CA 95481-0217
t 707.462.5486
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Dipamkara Meditation Center
Dipamkara Meditation Center for Buddhism on Long Island,
New York. Meditation courses and Buddhism in Long
Island, New York. Dipamkara Meditation Center organises
weekly meditation classes at 8 venues on Long Island,
weekend courses and meditation retreats suitable for all
levels of experience. Buddhism Long Island, meditation
Long Island, Buddhism New York, meditation New York.
Dipamkara Meditation Center
282 New York Avenue
P.O. Box 542
Huntington, NY 11743
t 631.692.9594
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http://www.dipamkara.org/
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http://www.meditationonlongisland.org/ |
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Vajiradhammapadip
Temple
Vajiradhammapadip Temple is a
Buddhist temple offering international meditation
and Dharma workshops and meditation service located in Centereach,
Long Island.
Vajiradhammapadip
Temple
110 Rustic Road
Centereach, NY 11720
t 631.47.8006
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vajiradham@hotmail.com
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Buddhist Society for Compassionate Wisdom (BSCW)
Buddhist Society for Compassionate Wisdom (BSCW) is a
North American Buddhist Order. The Society was founded
in the summer of 1967 as the Zen Lotus Society by
Venerable Samu Sunim at his flat in Manhattan, New York
City. (See Stories) In 1990 the name of the Society was
changed from Zen Lotus Society to Buddhist Society for
Compassionate Wisdom. The change of name reflected an
important development in the movement of the Society.
The experience of more than twenty years of Son-Zen
Lotus Society paved the way for making the necessary
transition from Asian forms of monastic Buddhism to
salvation and enlightenment for all. On the surface this
transition was the modern-day renewal and reapplication
of the five major pronouncement of Mahayana teachings:
1. All sentient beings are Buddhas
2. Samsara is Nirvana
3. One's passions are enlightenment
4. We are an interrelated whole
5. Everyday life is the way
Buddhist Society for Compassionate Wisdom (BSCW)
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Buddhist Temples
Buddhist Temples India,
Buddhist Pilgrimage in India, Buddhism Origin, Buddhism
Religion, Buddhist Temple Tours, Buddhist Pilgrimage
Travel India, Information on Buddhism.
Buddhist Temples
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Northeast Dharma Celebration
The Northeast Dharma Celebration gives us an opportunity
to enjoy a wonderful weekend in a beautiful and
inspiring environment, receiving and practicing Buddha’s
teachings in the company of spiritual friends. New
Kadampa Tradition Centers from Maine to Maryland are
joining together to host this annual Northeast Dharma
Celebration in the Kadampa World Peace Temple, just two
hours outside New York. Everyone, whether new to
Buddhism or more experienced, can enjoy and benefit from
this special occasion. Please join us at The Pathway to
the Pure Land, with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong.
Northeast Dharma Celebration
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Kadampa Buddhism
The New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) - International Kadampa
Buddhist Union
Founder: Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Kadampa Buddhism is an international Buddhist tradition,
presenting pure and authentic teachings in a manner
suitable for the modern world. The New Kadampa Tradition
- International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) is a
union of Kadampa Buddhist Centres that follow the pure
tradition of Mahayana Buddhism derived from the Buddhist
meditators and scholars Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa,
introduced into the west by the Buddhist teacher
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, and that follow the
three New Kadampa Tradition Study Programmes. With over
1000 Kadampa Buddhist centres in over 40 countries
around the world, there are thousands of people now
practising Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Geshe
Kelsang Gyatso. The worldwide Kadampa community is like
a global spiritual family, offering support and
encouragement to those wishing to engage in spiritual
practice.
Kadampa Buddhism
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Tharpa
Publications International
Publishers of Books on Buddhism & Meditation
- Books and audio books on Buddhism and meditation which
offer something for everyone
- Tharpa books are written by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the
fully accomplished meditation master and internationally
renowned teacher of Buddhism
- Tharpa also publishes Buddhist Art and Buddhist
Prayers
All Tharpa profits are donated to the NKT-International
Temples Project, a Nonprofit Buddhist Organization
Building for World Peace.
Tharpa Publications International
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Rameshori Buddhist Center
Bringing Peace and Happiness to the Southeast
Buddhism & Meditation For All Levels Of Interest
Rameshori Buddhist Center
130 Allen Road, Unit B
Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328
t 404.255.1585
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info@meditationforeveryone.org
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The Essentials of Buddhism
The Essentials of Buddhism
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Essentials of Buddhism
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Four
Noble Truths
1. Suffering exists
2. Suffering arises from attachment to
desires
3. Suffering ceases when attachment to
desire ceases
4. Freedom from suffering is possible by
practicing the Eightfold Path |
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The Ten
Perfections (paramis):
1. Generosity (dana)
2. Morality (sila)
3. Renunciation (nekkhamma)
4. Wisdom (panna)
5. Energy (viriya)
6. Patience (khanti)
7. Truthfulness (sacca)
8. Resolution (adhitthana)
9. Loving-Kindness (metta)
10. Equanimity (upekkha) |
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Eightfold Path |
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Three Qualities |
Eightfold Path |
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Wisdom (panna) |
Right View |
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Right Thought |
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Morality (sila) |
Right Speech |
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Right Action |
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Right Livelihood |
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Meditation (samadhi) |
Right Effort |
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Right Mindfulness |
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Right Contemplation |
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Three
Characteristics of Existence
1. Transiency (anicca)
2. Sorrow (dukkha)
3. Selflessness (anatta) |
Hindrances
1. Sensuous lust
2. Aversion and ill will
3. Sloth and torpor
4. Restlessness and worry
5. Skeptical doubt |
Factors
of Enlightenment
1. Mindfulness
2. Investigation
3. Energy
4. Rapture
5. Tranquility
6. Concentration
7. Equanimity |
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History of Buddhism
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BuddhistTemples.com
The history of Buddhism religion dates back to the year 580 BC,
which started with the birth of Buddha Siddhartha Gautama. Born
in the Lumbini, northern India, Siddhartha left his home at a
young age of 29 years, in search of enlightenment. After going
through a life of self-denial, discipline and meditation, he
attained enlightenment, which resulted in the alleviation of all
his pain and suffering. He then set on a journey of teaching
people the path to enlightenment that would liberate them from
the cycle of life and death.
Gradually, Buddhism spread to numerous countries of the world,
which resulted in development of the religion. The original
Indian foundation was expanded by the inclusion of Hellenistic
as well as Central Asian, East Asian, and Southeast Asian
cultural elements. The history of Buddhism also witnessed the
development of numerous movements and divisions, such as
Theravada, Mahayana, etc.
The First Council
The first council of Buddhism Sangha was organized a few months
after Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. It was held in Rajagaha,
with the aim of developing an agreement on his teachings.
However, the teachings of Buddha were not written down even
then.
The Second Council
The second council took place around 100 years after the
Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha. The aim of the council, held at
Vesali, was to settle a conflict over the nature of the arahant
(or Buddhist saint) and monastic discipline, which had arisen
between Mahasanghika majority (Great Assembly) of eastern India
and Sthavira minority (the Elders) of the west.
The Era of Asoka the Great
Asoka, the first Buddhist Emperor, was the ruler of the Magadhan
empire. Initially a ruler obsessed with the aim of expanding his
empire, he changed after witnessing the brutal carnage at the
battle of Kalinga. This event led him towards Buddhism and he
built his empire into a Buddhist state, a first of its kind. He
laid the foundation of numerous stupas and spread the teachings
of Lord Buddha throughout the world.
The Third Council
The third council of Buddhism Sangha was held under Emperor
Asoka, in Pataliputra. The reason for the council was
deterioration in the standards of the monks. The consequence of
the council was exclusion of numerous bogus monks from the
Sangha.
Spread of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
Emperor Asoka sent his son, Mahindra, to Sri Lanka to spread
Buddhism in the state. He succeeded in converting the King of
Sri Lanka to Buddhism and soon, Buddhism became the state
religion of the country.
The Fourth Council
The Fourth Council took place in Sri Lanka, in the Aloka Cave
near the village of Matale. It was in this council that decision
was taken to write the teachings of Lord Buddha for the first
time. The entire writing was collected in three baskets and
given the name of Tipitaka or the Pali Canon. It comprises of
three Pitakas, namely Vinaya Pitaka (the rules for the monks and
nuns), the Sutta Pitaka (Buddha's discourses) and the Abhidhamma
Pitaka (philosophical and psychological systemization of the
Buddha’s teachings). Another Fourth Buddhist Council (Sarvastivada
tradition) was held around 100 CE at Jalandhar or in Kashmir. It
is said to have been convened by the Kushana king, Kanishka,
Mahayana Buddhism and New Scriptures
Mahayana Buddhism emerged and grew between 150 BCE and 100 CE.
With the rise of this sect, new sutras emerged. The most
significant ones are the Lotus Sutra, the Diamond Sutra and the
Heart Sutra.
Tantra
The period between third and seventh century CE saw the
establishment of a new form of Buddhism, which emerged out of
the Mahayana sect. This form came to be known as Tantra,
Mantrayana and Vajrayana. Tantras emphasized on the bodhisattva
ideal and empathy for all beings. At the same time, it also laid
stress on drawing of mandalas or 'magic' circles, symbolic hand
gestures known as mudras, the recitation of phrases known as
mantras and visualizations. It was also believed that one needs
an experienced teacher or guru to learn the teachings of Lord
Buddha.
Decline of Buddhism in India
From the seventh century, Buddhism went on a downward spiral in
India, because of growth of Hinduism, decline of Buddhist
universities and Muslim Turk invasions of northwest India.
Spread of Buddhism in China
Buddhism started gaining entry into China around 1st century CE.
Spread of Buddhism in Japan
Fourth century CE saw Buddhism gaining ground in Korea and from
there, religion spread to Japan in 538 CE. By the end of the
century, Buddhism had become the state religion of the country.
In 8th century CE, the religion further spread under the
patronage of Emperor Shomu. Six schools of Chinese Buddhism,
namely Sanron, Jojitsu, Hosso, Kusha, Kegon and Ritsu, were also
introduced during this period. Later, Tendai and Shingon schools
developed in Japan.
Spread of Zen Buddhism
Zen Buddhism, based on Chinese Ch'an Buddhism, started evolving
in Japan around the 12th century. Founded by Esai Zenji, it came
to be known as Rinzai School in the country. Soto School of Zen
also developed there in the 13th century, with its base in
Chinese Ts'ao-tung School.
Spread of Buddhism in Tibet
The arrival of an Indian tantric master, known as Padmasambhava,
was instrumental in the spread of Buddhism in Tibet.
Spread of Buddhism in the West
The efforts towards spread of Buddhism in the western countries
were made in the 19th and early-20th century. T W Rhys Davies
laid the foundation of the Pali Text Society there, towards the
end of the 19th century. Other names worth mentioning in this
context are those of Edward Arnold, a poet; Christmas Humphreys,
an English barrister; Alan Watts and Dennis Lockwood; founder of
the Friends of Western Buddhism Order (FWBO). Buddhism started
spreading amongst the native population of America in the 1950s.
Presently, one can find all schools of Buddhism in the USA.
Current Status of Buddhism
Today, Buddhism has spread to almost all the countries of the
world, with the population of Buddhists estimated to be around
350 million. Out of these, almost half the number practice
Mahayana tradition. The largest population of Buddhist is in
China, while, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar have the highest
proportion of Buddhists in their population. The religion is
also becoming quite widespread in America, Australia and United
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