Contribution to the Development of Buddhism through Contemporary Buddhist Teachers Flashcards
(36 cards)
AO3: What can TNH and the DL arguably be described as?
'’Fingers pointing at the moon”
AO3: What can be questioned regarding the influence of TNH and DL in the modern world?
The extent to which they have made relevant Pure Land and Therevada Buddhism.
AO3: What do some people argue they have spread?
A simplistic and populist form which lacks philosophical depth.
AO3: What does TNH advocate for which brings wider awareness to Buddhism.
‘Environmental crisis and violent conflicts…lie beyond religion in the promotion of a concept I call secular ethics’.
AO3: What do their appearance on TV raise questions about?
Whether it is to advocate Buddhism or for their own personal gain.
AO3: What did TNH coin and refer himself to be part of?
‘Socially Engaged Buddhism’
AO3: What about TNH makes him popular in the wider world?
Mild, humble and gentle manner is of great appeal.
AO3: Why is the Dalai Lama of appeal?
His status claim as ‘Tulku’ and representative for Tibetan Buddhism.
AO3: What do some scholars argue about TNH influence on the West?
That it is not strictly reflective of Buddhism if Buddhism at all.
AO3: What have TNH and DL arguably created in opposition to traditional Buddhism?
Due to skilful means they have created new, innovative expression of Buddhism.
AO3: What is arguably futile to search for?
A definitive and universal Buddhism.
AO3: What is arguably futile to search for?
A definitive and universal Buddhism.
AO3: What have they written which shows the vagueness of its link to Buddhism?
Promotes kindness, walking, smiling and being kind.
AO3: What have they presented well to the western world?
Mindfulness and universal principle of non-violence.
AO3: What secular message did the DL write?
‘Universal responsibility is the real key to human survival’.
AO3: What arguably fosters more Buddhist worldwide support?
Triratna movement - for ‘people who try to engage with the Buddha’s teachings in the conditions of the modern world’.
AO3: What metaphysical ideas have TNH and the DL fostered?
Karma, rebirth and enlightenment and their link to compassion.
AO3: What did the TNH create which can be seen as radically innovative?
‘Plum Village’ - a more integrated system not traditional separation of monastery and society.
AO3: What did the DL create which can be seen as radically innovative?
The Mind and Life Institute - mixes Buddhism with science to identify benefits of meditation.
Who are the contemporary Buddhist teachers?
- 14th Dalai Lama
- Thich Nhat Hanh
What is Dalai Lama seen as within Tibetan Buddhism?
Most important leader - leader of one of four schools in Tibet.
Who is Dalai Lama recognised as?
The early embodiment of Avalokitesvara and is the physical embodiment in human form of the compassion and wisdom of that bodhisattva.
When did the Dalai Lama take his political leadership?
Following the death of the 13th Dalai Lama and aged 15 - in 1950.
When did the Chinese invasion of Tibet take place?
1949
