Introduction to Buddhism; Three jewels; Buddha; Dhamma; Sangha
摘要
A short introduction to the basic principles of Buddhism. Included are readings drawn from the earliest Buddhist texts and essays explaining aspects of the Triple Refuge that often provoke questions in those who are new to the Buddha’s teachings.
目次
Contents Preface 5 I. Introduction: Going for Refuge 6 II. Readings 9 BUDDHA 9 The Buddha’s Passing Away 15 DHAMMA 19 Basic Principles 19 Generosity 25 Virtue 27 Heaven 30 Drawbacks 30 Renunciation 32 The Four Noble Truths 33 The First Truth 34 The Second and Third Truths 36 The Fourth Truth 37 Right View 38 Right Mindfulness and Concentration 40 Liberation 44 SANGHA 47 The Rewards of the Contemplative Life 47 Aids to Awakening 49 Ven. Punna on Death 51 III. Essays 53 BUDDHA 53 The Meaning of the Buddha’s Awakening 53 DHAMMA 55 Life Isn’t Just Suffering 55 No-self or Not-self? 58 Nibbana 60 SANGHA 61 The Economy of Gifts 61 A Refuge in Skillful Action 65 BACKGROUND 65 THE PRINCIPLE OF SKILLFUL ACTION 67 THE TEACHING OF RIGHT VIEW 70 THIS/THAT CONDITIONALITY 72 DEPENDENT CO-ARISING 74 THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS 76 THE KNOWLEDGE OF UNBINDING 76 FAITH IN THE PRINCIPLE OF KAMMA 77 Glossary 80 Abbreviations 82
