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How Does the Buddha Recognize a Forest? |
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Kang, Ho Duck
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Shin, Sung-huyn
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International Journal of Buddhist Thought & Culture=국제불교문화사상사학회
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| Volume | v.2 |
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| Date | 2003.02 |
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| Pages | 333 - 345 |
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| Publisher | International Association for Buddhist Thought and Culture |
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| Publisher Url |
http://iabtc.org/
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| Location | Seoul, Korea [首爾, 韓國] |
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| Content type | 期刊論文=Journal Article |
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| Language | 英文=English |
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| Abstract | We understand trees as a kind of symbol in the buddhist religion. For example, the Bodhi tree is a symbol of Buddha`s enlightenment. There are many examples in relation to forests and Buddha. The Buddha lived in the forest for most of his life and his meaningful momentum was achieved to near forest. He was born beneath the Bodhi tree in Lumbini, then later left for the forest to practice asceticism, and finally achieved enlightenment. A place where he used to preach sermons was in Migadaya, which was a most beautiful green forest and his death(pari nirv2!a) also took place in the Kusinagara forest. His disciples also spent a great deal of time in the forest thoughout their lives. Many Buddhist scriptures references to forests. Buddha mentioned that trees and forests should be conserved in a sustainable manner because they are part of human life and told his disciples "don`t cut down a tree or a weed in its natural environment". In a scientific manner, forests have significant value and benefits for human-beings. It is well known that trees produce sugars, filter oxygen and phytoncide chemicals by using carbon dioxide and water via photosynthesis. In addition, forests are essential for avoiding direct sunlight under hot and humid conditions in countries such as India. The Buddha realized that forests play an important role in our lives as shown in the Buddhist scriptures. |
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| Table of contents | Abstract 333
Ⅰ. Introduction 334
Ⅱ. Forests and the Life of Buddha 334
Ⅲ. Buddha's Attainment of Great Wisdom in the Forest 337
Ⅳ. Tree Protection in Buddhism 340
Ⅴ. Conclusion 344
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| ISSN | 15987914 (P) |
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| Hits | 164 |
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| Created date | 2016.05.09 |
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| Modified date | 2017.07.13 |
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