RLG206H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Turnitin, Sand Mandala, Manjushri
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Brainstorming about the term buddhism: what do you think about when you hear the term buddhism?" write down five things on paper: buddha, salvation/soul, peace. Manjushri; the bodhisattva of wisdom and learning and his mantra symbolizes that value. The sword he is holding in his right hand symbolizes his ability to cut through delusion. He holds the stem of a lotus flower with his left hand, which bears a book about the perfection of wisdom teaching or prajnaparamita. A small gilt bronze statue in a private collection, originally from 18th century. Image comes from the himalayan art resources website. Quote: our time is distinguished by wonderful achievements in the fields of scientific understanding and the technical application of those insights. But let us not forget that knowledge and skills alone cannot lead humanity to a happy and dignified life. Humanity has every reason to place the proclaimers of high moral standards and values above the discoverers of objective truth.
