MMW 12 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Dharma, Jataka Tales, Buddhology
3 Mar 2019
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Three incidents from faxian"s account: c. the sermon of a monk. Worship and hope they bring rains for crops to grow and for their country to thrive. Travels of fa-hien (pg 109-110): "buddha"s alm-s bowl was at first in. Not just one buddha; constantly being reborn have to be male though. Body of texts that belong to a certain religion. Islam: closed tradition --> because there is not more canon to be produced ater the death of mohammad. The problem of nirvana and the changing notions of buddhahood. Major events in the life of shakyamuni buddha. Born (prophecy that if he sees suffering then he will leave home; if not, he will be the greatest conqueror the world has ever known) will be the greatest conqueror the world has ever known) Lives the life of a prince (never sees suffering) Renounces home at age 29 (finally sees suffering and disease) Lives as an ascetic, trying and failing to find awakening.
