EDITOR'S NOTE:The author wasblessed with a rarechance to be with31 Living Buddhas,kampo abbots andsutra teaches-hail-ing from Tibet andthe areas inhabitedby the Tibetans inSichuan,Qinghai,Gansu and YunnanProvince...EDITOR'S NOTE:The author wasblessed with a rarechance to be with31 Living Buddhas,kampo abbots andsutra teaches-hail-ing from Tibet andthe areas inhabitedby the Tibetans inSichuan,Qinghai,Gansu and YunnanProvinces,andrecorded the follow-ing stories．展开更多
LESHAN,A small city in eastern Sichuan Province,is famous for its 71-meter-tall statue of the Buddha,which since A.D.713 has stood watch where three rivers,the Minjiang Qingyi-jiang and Daduhe,meet.The site attracts t...LESHAN,A small city in eastern Sichuan Province,is famous for its 71-meter-tall statue of the Buddha,which since A.D.713 has stood watch where three rivers,the Minjiang Qingyi-jiang and Daduhe,meet.The site attracts thousands of tourists every year.展开更多
In the early morning,the constant jingling and crackling echoed through the deep valley of Aima Township,Namling County,Xigaze City,where a group of apprentices at the Tsedong Gold-Copper Buddha Statue Center for Anci...In the early morning,the constant jingling and crackling echoed through the deep valley of Aima Township,Namling County,Xigaze City,where a group of apprentices at the Tsedong Gold-Copper Buddha Statue Center for Ancient Craftsmanship and Technique were diligently creating their handcrafted works.展开更多
The introduction of Buddhism to Tibet started the Sinicization of Buddhism forming a Buddhist doctrine with distinct Tibetan characteristics of China,during which the spread and development of Buddhist arts,especially...The introduction of Buddhism to Tibet started the Sinicization of Buddhism forming a Buddhist doctrine with distinct Tibetan characteristics of China,during which the spread and development of Buddhist arts,especially the statue making promoted.Buddhist statues are not only an important part of Tibetan Buddhist culture but also reflect the religious and social contexts of the time.A numerous Buddhist statues were carved across Tibet during the Qing Dynasty,which exemplify the model of combining religious and secular affairs and enriches the artistic forms of Tibetan Buddhist statues.Referencing to the Autobiography of the 5th Dalai Lama:The Silk Cloth and Biography of 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso:Gold Ear of Grain written by Disi Sangye Gyatso,this article conducts a comparative study on the rock curving Buddha statues and stupas constructed in the time,concludes that the carving statues during 5th Dalai Lam and 6th Panchen Lama aimed to achieve social stability and well-being of the people.This paper also explores the initial period of this phenomenon based on the carving records,provides references in the academic research on the history of carving Buddha statues across Tibet in the 17th century.展开更多
Ultrasonic wave testing was applied to investigate the quality and weathering status of rock specimens obtained in two borings situated in the Xishan Buddha rock slope in Taiyuan, China. This paper pays special attent...Ultrasonic wave testing was applied to investigate the quality and weathering status of rock specimens obtained in two borings situated in the Xishan Buddha rock slope in Taiyuan, China. This paper pays special attention to the distribution of bulk density, dynamic parameters and static parameters of rock specimens as well as the relationship between static and dynamic parameters. The results illustrate that the distribution of both parameters is identical along the depth of two drilled holes in the rock slope. When the hole depth increases, the density of rock mass, saturated compression strength and static elastic modulus, dynamic elastic modulus and wave velocity also show increase tendency. The weathering degree in the rock mass ranging from the surface of cliff to the depth of 2.5 m is the highest while the rock mass is unsalted and more rigid when the depth is larger than 3.0 m. The relationship between dynamic elastic modulus, sonic wave velocity and horizontal depth indicates that dynamic elastic modulus is more sensitive than sonic wave velocity. Conversely, by comparing quantity relationship between static elastic modulus and sonic wave velocity, it is found that the composition of rock has a great influence on the relationship between static and dynamic parameters, that is, inequality of rock composition will lead to dispersion and abnormality of the distribution of static and dynamic parameters.展开更多
Section five of James Joyce＇s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is designed, among other things, to dramatize a young poet＇s ascension to the rank of ＂priest of art,＂ Where Stephen had previously contemplate...Section five of James Joyce＇s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is designed, among other things, to dramatize a young poet＇s ascension to the rank of ＂priest of art,＂ Where Stephen had previously contemplated being a Catholic priest, he now decides to embrace the world girdling Catholicity of global culture and its full range of spiritual traditions. To show how Stephen becomes a priest of art, Joyce has Stephen face three challengers in the form of MacCann, Davin, and Cranly, who all upbraid Dedalus to abandon his apostasy and conform. These three all try to tempt Dedalus away from his devotion to his individuality and personal integrity, and are analogues to the temptations faced by the Buddha on the eve of his enlightenment under the Bo tree. The Buddha faced Kama, the God of Desire; Mara, the Lord of death; and Dharma, who represents Duty. Stephen faces the temptations of social activism （and its attendant ego inflation） in the form of MacCann, a self-destructive Irish Nationalism in the figure of Davin and finally his obligation to his parochial and demanding family as represented by Cranly＇s arguments. Cranly （Dharma） even enjoins Stephen explicitly to make his Easter duty. These are dangerous distractions which can all keep Stephen from his goal, which is the Nibbana of artistic achievement. When Stephen triumphs over these three tempters he has come through the fire of self-doubt and is ready for his larger fate as an artist.展开更多
Ethos and logos of the Jain thought and practice （world view） is based on reality perceived by senses. Atheistic roots of Jain Dharm have nourished growth, maintained viability and vitality, and kept it relevant for...Ethos and logos of the Jain thought and practice （world view） is based on reality perceived by senses. Atheistic roots of Jain Dharm have nourished growth, maintained viability and vitality, and kept it relevant for over the last five millennia. Unlike Judeo-Christian-Islam or Brahminical faith, it does not rely on omniscient supreme or god. Its atheistic and anti-theistic thrust is generally known, yet its followers do not call themselves Nastik （non-believers）. They emphasize action-consequence relations as guide for successful behaviors with ethical conduct. The basis of their arguments follows from the Jain logic （Saptbhangi Syad Nay） of evidence based inference with multiple orthogonal affirmed assertions （Jain 2011）. It conserves information by acknowledging the remaining doubt in an inference. It does not assume binary complementation to force closure for deduction with incomplete knowledge which leads to self-reference and loss of information. This approach offers a rational and practical alternative to conundrum of western atheism even though its arguments are logical and consistent with available evidence. It also obviates need to extract religious morality from social mores. Objective truth and knowledge of established generalizations is necessary but not sufficient for subjective searches to shape desires and for what the future ought to be.展开更多
Entering any Tibetan Buddhist monastery one may feel overwhelmed, struck with awe. But the worshipping seems much more pleasant at the Sepa Monastery which is hidden in deep mountains on the right bank of Tongtian Ri...Entering any Tibetan Buddhist monastery one may feel overwhelmed, struck with awe. But the worshipping seems much more pleasant at the Sepa Monastery which is hidden in deep mountains on the right bank of Tongtian River—the upper reach section of the Yangtze, in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai Province. A closer observation can tell that the pleasant feeling comes from the brightness inside the main hall of the monastery, as well as from the lush woods around its buildings, which present a sweet greenness rarely seen展开更多
CHINA Emei Mountain and Its Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area Emei Mountain is a beautiful picturesque place. The strategic location of so many cultural monuments, particularly traditional buildings, inside the natural ...CHINA Emei Mountain and Its Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area Emei Mountain is a beautiful picturesque place. The strategic location of so many cultural monuments, particularly traditional buildings, inside the natural setting creates a very high-quality cultural landscape.展开更多
Most of thefamous monas-teries in Tibetare found inmountainous gullies withlittle of no tree cover. How-ever, this is not the casewith Razheng Monastery,which lies under luxurianttrees.
THE 20-square-meter classroom is decked with golden cloth and the atmosphere is thick with the strong smell of animal glue. A shrine to Buddha sits at the entrance of the classroom and religious music softly plays in ...THE 20-square-meter classroom is decked with golden cloth and the atmosphere is thick with the strong smell of animal glue. A shrine to Buddha sits at the entrance of the classroom and religious music softly plays in the background. Teacher Pedma painted Tibetan thangka embroidered scrolls with his students inside a courtyard in Beijing＇s Huairou District on June 1.展开更多
WU Quan （pseudonym） made up her mind to follow a Buddhist path after she watched the animated film Renunciation - released by Longquan Monastery, sometimes known as Dragon Spring Monastery. in Beijing.
Origin-Ancient India I was shocked by its beauty and mysterious attraction at my first sight on a Zhazha from a documentary broad- casted by CCTV.I had never imaged that so many kinds of pattern and Buddha embossment ...Origin-Ancient India I was shocked by its beauty and mysterious attraction at my first sight on a Zhazha from a documentary broad- casted by CCTV.I had never imaged that so many kinds of pattern and Buddha embossment can be con-展开更多
文摘EDITOR'S NOTE:The author wasblessed with a rarechance to be with31 Living Buddhas,kampo abbots andsutra teaches-hail-ing from Tibet andthe areas inhabitedby the Tibetans inSichuan,Qinghai,Gansu and YunnanProvinces,andrecorded the follow-ing stories．
文摘LESHAN,A small city in eastern Sichuan Province,is famous for its 71-meter-tall statue of the Buddha,which since A.D.713 has stood watch where three rivers,the Minjiang Qingyi-jiang and Daduhe,meet.The site attracts thousands of tourists every year.
文摘In the early morning,the constant jingling and crackling echoed through the deep valley of Aima Township,Namling County,Xigaze City,where a group of apprentices at the Tsedong Gold-Copper Buddha Statue Center for Ancient Craftsmanship and Technique were diligently creating their handcrafted works.
文摘The introduction of Buddhism to Tibet started the Sinicization of Buddhism forming a Buddhist doctrine with distinct Tibetan characteristics of China,during which the spread and development of Buddhist arts,especially the statue making promoted.Buddhist statues are not only an important part of Tibetan Buddhist culture but also reflect the religious and social contexts of the time.A numerous Buddhist statues were carved across Tibet during the Qing Dynasty,which exemplify the model of combining religious and secular affairs and enriches the artistic forms of Tibetan Buddhist statues.Referencing to the Autobiography of the 5th Dalai Lama:The Silk Cloth and Biography of 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso:Gold Ear of Grain written by Disi Sangye Gyatso,this article conducts a comparative study on the rock curving Buddha statues and stupas constructed in the time,concludes that the carving statues during 5th Dalai Lam and 6th Panchen Lama aimed to achieve social stability and well-being of the people.This paper also explores the initial period of this phenomenon based on the carving records,provides references in the academic research on the history of carving Buddha statues across Tibet in the 17th century.
文摘Ultrasonic wave testing was applied to investigate the quality and weathering status of rock specimens obtained in two borings situated in the Xishan Buddha rock slope in Taiyuan, China. This paper pays special attention to the distribution of bulk density, dynamic parameters and static parameters of rock specimens as well as the relationship between static and dynamic parameters. The results illustrate that the distribution of both parameters is identical along the depth of two drilled holes in the rock slope. When the hole depth increases, the density of rock mass, saturated compression strength and static elastic modulus, dynamic elastic modulus and wave velocity also show increase tendency. The weathering degree in the rock mass ranging from the surface of cliff to the depth of 2.5 m is the highest while the rock mass is unsalted and more rigid when the depth is larger than 3.0 m. The relationship between dynamic elastic modulus, sonic wave velocity and horizontal depth indicates that dynamic elastic modulus is more sensitive than sonic wave velocity. Conversely, by comparing quantity relationship between static elastic modulus and sonic wave velocity, it is found that the composition of rock has a great influence on the relationship between static and dynamic parameters, that is, inequality of rock composition will lead to dispersion and abnormality of the distribution of static and dynamic parameters.
文摘Section five of James Joyce＇s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is designed, among other things, to dramatize a young poet＇s ascension to the rank of ＂priest of art,＂ Where Stephen had previously contemplated being a Catholic priest, he now decides to embrace the world girdling Catholicity of global culture and its full range of spiritual traditions. To show how Stephen becomes a priest of art, Joyce has Stephen face three challengers in the form of MacCann, Davin, and Cranly, who all upbraid Dedalus to abandon his apostasy and conform. These three all try to tempt Dedalus away from his devotion to his individuality and personal integrity, and are analogues to the temptations faced by the Buddha on the eve of his enlightenment under the Bo tree. The Buddha faced Kama, the God of Desire; Mara, the Lord of death; and Dharma, who represents Duty. Stephen faces the temptations of social activism （and its attendant ego inflation） in the form of MacCann, a self-destructive Irish Nationalism in the figure of Davin and finally his obligation to his parochial and demanding family as represented by Cranly＇s arguments. Cranly （Dharma） even enjoins Stephen explicitly to make his Easter duty. These are dangerous distractions which can all keep Stephen from his goal, which is the Nibbana of artistic achievement. When Stephen triumphs over these three tempters he has come through the fire of self-doubt and is ready for his larger fate as an artist.
文摘Ethos and logos of the Jain thought and practice （world view） is based on reality perceived by senses. Atheistic roots of Jain Dharm have nourished growth, maintained viability and vitality, and kept it relevant for over the last five millennia. Unlike Judeo-Christian-Islam or Brahminical faith, it does not rely on omniscient supreme or god. Its atheistic and anti-theistic thrust is generally known, yet its followers do not call themselves Nastik （non-believers）. They emphasize action-consequence relations as guide for successful behaviors with ethical conduct. The basis of their arguments follows from the Jain logic （Saptbhangi Syad Nay） of evidence based inference with multiple orthogonal affirmed assertions （Jain 2011）. It conserves information by acknowledging the remaining doubt in an inference. It does not assume binary complementation to force closure for deduction with incomplete knowledge which leads to self-reference and loss of information. This approach offers a rational and practical alternative to conundrum of western atheism even though its arguments are logical and consistent with available evidence. It also obviates need to extract religious morality from social mores. Objective truth and knowledge of established generalizations is necessary but not sufficient for subjective searches to shape desires and for what the future ought to be.
文摘Entering any Tibetan Buddhist monastery one may feel overwhelmed, struck with awe. But the worshipping seems much more pleasant at the Sepa Monastery which is hidden in deep mountains on the right bank of Tongtian River—the upper reach section of the Yangtze, in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai Province. A closer observation can tell that the pleasant feeling comes from the brightness inside the main hall of the monastery, as well as from the lush woods around its buildings, which present a sweet greenness rarely seen
文摘CHINA Emei Mountain and Its Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area Emei Mountain is a beautiful picturesque place. The strategic location of so many cultural monuments, particularly traditional buildings, inside the natural setting creates a very high-quality cultural landscape.
文摘Most of thefamous monas-teries in Tibetare found inmountainous gullies withlittle of no tree cover. How-ever, this is not the casewith Razheng Monastery,which lies under luxurianttrees.
文摘THE 20-square-meter classroom is decked with golden cloth and the atmosphere is thick with the strong smell of animal glue. A shrine to Buddha sits at the entrance of the classroom and religious music softly plays in the background. Teacher Pedma painted Tibetan thangka embroidered scrolls with his students inside a courtyard in Beijing＇s Huairou District on June 1.
文摘WU Quan （pseudonym） made up her mind to follow a Buddhist path after she watched the animated film Renunciation - released by Longquan Monastery, sometimes known as Dragon Spring Monastery. in Beijing.
文摘Origin-Ancient India I was shocked by its beauty and mysterious attraction at my first sight on a Zhazha from a documentary broad- casted by CCTV.I had never imaged that so many kinds of pattern and Buddha embossment can be con-
