His goal was to save all creatures from rebirth in the world of suffering(Rawding 14). ... In only one night, after the program was over, he understood the cycle of birth and rebirth, or samsara, and found out how to end this cycle of sorrow. ...
Tantric Buddhism defined as a " form of Buddhism employs the use of spells, symbols, very complicated rituals, and the acquisition of magical powers, in order to reach a stage of enlightenment,"(Chan). Others use the term tantra to refer to "systems of practice and meditation derived from esoteric ...
When coming to Japan for the first time, it does not matter how many books one may have read about the 'land of the rising sun' or what one has imagined about it, his/hers perception of the country is most likely to change by the end of the stay. Be it one's notion about the society, business...
During the feudal period in Japan there was a resurgence of Buddhism that led to the founding of many new sects. These new sects were formed mostly out of revolt against the more established sects. Many believe that the decline of the old central government and the military clashes that followed i...
