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Week 5.1. Metaphysics in practice . 1 Occurrence and development of Buddhism. How did it occur? Origin: After passing the Lord Buddha. One group only 2 Sects: Hinnyana & Mahayana vehicles. Hinnyana = main teaching of the Buddha, follow the Lord Buddha very strictly.
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Week 5.1 Metaphysics in practice
1 Occurrence and development of Buddhism • How did it occur? • Origin: After passing the Lord Buddha. One group only • 2 Sects: Hinnyana & Mahayana vehicles. • Hinnyana = main teaching of the Buddha, follow the Lord Buddha very strictly. • Theravada Same as Hinnyana • Mahayana = Discard small& unimportant practice. [Japan, China, Thibet etc. ]
2 Foundation and viewpoint of Buddhism • Eight fold paths • Dependent origination • Four noble truth • Three trainings (Sila, Samadhi, Panna) • Law of Kamma • Three universal characteristics (Tilakkana)
Suan Mokka, ChaiyaSuratthani • Had Yai to Chaiya, then by bus (30 min) to Suan Mokka • 0630-1400 Choose this one (Free) • 1415-2014 (Free) + 30 min to reach Chaiya • 1526-2141 (Free) • 1620-2052 (430+meal)
23 Feb. Sign your name of intension of going. • 22 May final day of exam. • 23 (0630 – 1400, then 1430 at Suan Mokka) • 24 May, Learning about Thamma in Suan Mokka. • 25 May Visit International Suan Mokka & back to Suan Mokka. • 26 May Leaving from Chaiya to Had Yai. • Choose 23-26 May or 1-4 June ?
Assignments • 1 Occurrence and development of Buddhism (10-2-09 at 9.00-11.00) • 2 Foundation and viewpoint of Buddhism (12-2-09 at 15.00-17.00) • Enlightenment states, five certainties (23-2-09 at 9.00-11.00) To be discussed next weeks!!