What is the meaning of Buddhadasa?
Buddhadasa developed a personal view that those who have penetrated the essential nature of religions consider “all religions to be inwardly the same”, while those who have the highest understanding of dhamma feel “there is no religion”.
When was Buddhadasa Bhikkhu born*?
May 27, 1906
Buddhadasa (1906- ) was originally named Nguam Panitch. He was born on May 27, 1906 in a small merchant family at Phumrieng, a small town on the eastern coast of the southern Thai province of Surat Thani where his Chinese father and Thai mother owned a general shop.
Why do Buddhists not have children?
Buddhism does not openly say that children should be born to married parents, although in most Buddhist societies parents want children. Neither do Buddhists believe that they have a duty to have children. Buddhists will be influenced by the culture of the country they live in. …
Is there gender equality in Buddhism?
Unlike ancient Hinduism, Buddhism believes that nirvana, or the enlightenment and the freedom from the cycle of reincarnation, is available to everyone despite their gender or social status. For this reason, some refer to Buddhism as a religion of equality.
Are monks allowed to marry?
Buddhists monks choose not to marry and remain celibate while living in the monastic community. This is so that they can focus on achieving enlightenment . Monks do not have to spend the rest of their life in the monastery – they are completely free to re-enter mainstream society and some only spend a year as a monk.
Why is Buddhadasa important to Buddhism?
Buddhadasa has been influential in the arannavasi (forest tradition) of Thai Buddhism, and his ideas have influenced the radical sectarian movement founder Santi Asoke, according to Swearer. According to scholars such as Peter Jackson and Daniel Lynch, Buddhadasa was heavily influenced by the ideas found in Zen Buddhism.
What are the best books about Bhikkhu Buddhadasa?
Handbook for Mankind Buddhadasa’s most well-known book. Heart-wood from the Bo Tree. Susan Usom Foundation, 1985. Keys to Natural Truth. Trans. R. Bucknell and Santikaro. N.d. First published 1988. Me and Mine: Selected Essays of Bhikkhu Buddhadasa (preview).
What is Buddhadasa’s view on reincarnation?
Powers quotes Buddhadasa view as, “because there is no one born, there is no one who dies and is reborn”. Therefore, states Buddhadasa, “the whole question of rebirth has nothing to do with Buddhism… in the sphere of the Buddhist teachings there is no question of rebirth or reincarnation”.
What is paticcasamupadda in Buddhism?
Buddhadasa explains paticcasamupadda as the “birth” of “I” and mine through sense-contact with objects, and the resulting vedana (“feeling”), tanha (“thirst,” craving) and upadana (clinging). It is by relinquishing the notion of “I” and “mine” that selfish clinging is abandoned, and Nirvana or true emptiness will be reached.