REL_ST 2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Trisong Detsen, Theravada, Emerald Buddha
28 Sep 2017
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Buddhism around the world: theravada buddhism in thailand, came to thailand via myanmar in 11th century. Pop increased by displaced persons from china in 13th century. ~90-95% of thai pop is theravada: buddhist life. shrine rooms in private houses i. worship of the buddha ii. morning/evening chant in pali iii. meditation practiced here: mahayana buddhism in tibet. China focused on dharma and education ii. buddhism in tibet emphasizes relationship between master and disciple: master/guru knows what teaching disciple needs at given time, guru declares when disciple achieves enlightenment. mandalas: used for visual meditation i. mudras: position of hands that help facilitate focus of thoughts ii. mantras: words/sounds that are thought to evoke certain meaning and inspires actions: ex: om mani padme hum. tenzin gyatso, 14th dalai lama i. lama is tibetan for guru--3rd dalai lama given title by mongolian ruler in 16th century ii. head of geluk school of buddhism.
