Budismo

THE TEACHING OF BUDDHA
Copyright © 1966 by BUKKYO DENDO KYOKAI Any part of this book may be quoted without permission. We only ask that Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai, Tokyo, be credited and that a copy of the publication sent to us. Thank you. BUKKYO DENDO KYOKAI (Buddhist Promoting Foundation) 3-14, 4-chome, Shiba Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 108 Phone: (03) 455-5851 One hundred & twenty-eighth revisededition, 1986

Buddha's Wisdom is broad as the ocean and His Spirit is full of great Compassion. Buddha has no form but manifests Himself in Exquisiteness and leads us with His whole heart of Compassion. This book is valuable because it contains the essence of the Buddha's teachings as recorded in over five thousand volumes. These teachings have been preserved and handed down for more than twentyfive hundred years extending beyond borders and racial barriers of the world. The words of Buddha contained in this book touch on all aspects of human life and bring meaning to it.

DHAMMAPADA Hatreds never cease by hatreds in this world. By love alone they cease. This is an ancient Law. (5)

A fool who thinks that he is a fool is for that very reason a wise man. The fool who thinks that he iswise is called a fool indeed. (63) Though he should conquer a thousand men in the battlefield a thousand times, yet he, indeed, who would conquer himself is the noblest victor. (103) Though he should live a hundred years, not seeing the Truth Sublime; yet better, indeed, is the single day's life of one who sees the truth Sublime. (115) Hard is birth as man, Hard is the life or mortals, Hard is thehearing of the Sublime Truth, Hard is the appearance of a Buddha. (182) Not to do any evil, To cultivate good, To purify one's mind, -- This is the advice of the Buddhas. (183) There are no sons for protection, neither father nor even kinsmen; for him who is overcome by death no protection is there from kinsmen. (288)

CONTENTS
BUDDHA Chapter One: Shakyamuni Buddha I. The Life of The Buddha II.The Last Teaching of The Buddha Chapter Two: The Eternal and Glorified Buddha I. His Compassion and Vows II. Buddha's Relief and Salvation for us III. The Eternal Buddha 2 2 10 15 15 19 22

Chapter Three: The Form of Buddha and His Virtues 25 I. Three Aspects of Buddha's Body II. The Appearance of Buddha III. Buddha's Virtue DHARMA Chapter One: Causation 38 25 29 32

I. The Fourfold NobleTruth II. Causation III. Dependent Origination Chapter Two: The Theory of Mind-Only and The Real State of Things I. Impermanency and Egolessness II. The Theory of Mind-Only III. Real State of Things IV. The Middle Way Chapter Three: Buddha-Nature I. The Mind of Purity II. Buddha-Nature III. Egolessness Chapter Four: Defilements I. Human Defilements II. Man's Nature III. Human Life IV. Reality ofHuman Life Chapter Five: The Relief Offered by Buddha I. Amida Buddha's Vows II. Amida Buddha's Land of Purity

38 41 42 46 46 49 52 57 57 65 71 75 81 81 88 90 95 102 102 110

THE WAY OF PRACTICE Chapter One: The Way of Purification I. Purification of the Mind II. The Good Way of Behavior III. Teaching in Ancient Fables Chapter Two: The Way of Practical Attainment I. Search for Truth II. The Waysof Practice 116 116 123 134 150 150 163

III. The Way of Faith IV. Sacred Sayings

176 184 THE BROTHERHOOD

Chapter One: Duties of the Brotherhood I. Homeless Brothers II. Lay Followers Chapter Two: Practical Guide to True Way of Living I. Family Life II. The Life of Women III. In Service Chapter Three: Building a Buddha Land I. The Harmony of Brotherhood II. The Buddha's Land

194 194200 212 212 222 230 240 240 248

III. Those Who Have Received Glory in Buddha's Land 253 Source References 259 The Appendixes I. Brief History of Buddhism II. Transmission of Buddha's Teaching III. History of "The Teaching of Buddha" IV. Index to "The Teaching of Buddha" V. Sanskrit Glossary VI. Anguttara Nikaya Buddhist Promoting Foundation and Distribution of "The Teaching of Buddha" 272 282...