Emptiness

2018 ◽  
pp. 49-63
Author(s):  
Graham Priest
Keyword(s):  
Mahayana Buddhism ◽  
Mahāyāna Buddhism

This chapter looks at the rise of Mahāyāna Buddhism in the Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras, and the consequent attack on the Abhidharma picture launched by Nāgārjuna. In particular Nāgārjuna argues that all things are empty (śūnya) of svabhāva. The catuṣkoṭi is deployed in his arguments, but in the process a fifth possibility appears to emerge: ineffability

Mahayana Buddhism and Japanese Thought

1954 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 215
Author(s):  
Hideo Kishimoto
Keyword(s):  
Mahayana Buddhism ◽  
Mahāyāna Buddhism

scholarly journals Influence of Zen Buddhism on Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 1563-1571
Author(s):  
Phramaha Surachai Phutchu Et al.
Keyword(s):  
Zen Buddhism ◽  
The West ◽  
Mahayana Buddhism ◽  
Mahāyāna Buddhism

Zen is one of Mahayana Buddhism which is propagated in China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and many counties in the West. In Thailand Zen was known widespread because of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu’s translated works. Furthermore, he has studied and applied its teachings for developing Thai society through establishing Suan Mokkhabalarama. There is the center of study and practice the Dhamma which reflects the concept of Zen, such as Spiritual Theater, Curved Stone Court, Natural Uposatha, Dhamma Ships, Avalokiteshavara Bodhisattva’s Statue, and Nalike Pond. These places are strongly influenced by Dhamma puzzle of Koan and Zen garden arrangement which emphasize the cultivation of wisdom, living simple and in harmony with nature. In the term of Dhamma teaching Buddhadasa Bhikkhu mixes the principle of Theravada and Zen teachings properly, that is the principle of working with empty mind.

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