The meaning of the name Sakyamuni Buddha
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We dun do thing blindly without knowing the meaning behind the Holy names
Gautama Buddha was born to the Sakya clan in India,Nepal border
the name Sakya mean "benovelence " or neng ren(chinese )
and Muni mean Respected one or zhun zhe (chinese)
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Namo is Homage in Sanskrit
Homage to Sakyamuni Buddha ,the Buddha of the present aeon ,for we are grateful to him turning the wheel of dharma and show us that solution to break free from cycle of life and death is possible
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Actually, it can also be pronounced "Shakya" clan which is a warrior or protector clan. It is based on Hindu Dharma in a certain way.( For those who want to cow father cow mother about the term "Dharma", please kindly go away.)
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This show your narrowness towards the truthOriginally posted by Herzog_Zwei:Actually, it can also be pronounced "Shakya" clan which is a warrior or protector clan. It is based on Hindu Dharma in a certain way.( For those who want to cow father cow mother about the term "Dharma", please kindly go away.) -
That shows that you are biased against the truth.Originally posted by bohiruci:This show your narrowness towards the truth -
Reference to http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/bits/bit-int1.htm, it says :Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei:Actually, it can also be pronounced "Shakya" clan which is a warrior or protector clan. It is based on Hindu Dharma in a certain way.( For those who want to cow father cow mother about the term "Dharma", please kindly go away.)
The Buddha's given name would appear to have been Siddhattha; but as the word means "Successful in his Objects," it looks as though it might be a simple epithet. The p. 2 Buddha belonged to the Sakya clan. The word "Sakya" means "Powerful;" and the families that bore the name had a reputation for pride and haughtiness. They were of the warrior caste, but cultivated the peaceful arts of agriculture. By his contemporaries The Buddha is usually called Gotama, or, as the word is sometimes Anglicized, the Gotamid. It is not quite clear why he and others of his clan should bear the name of Gotama in addition to that of Sakya. It may be they claimed descent from the ancient sage Gautama (Sanskrit "Gautama" becomes "Gotama" in Pâli), to whom are attributed some of the hymns of the Rig-Veda; or it may be, as Burnouf has suggested, "because Gautama was the sacerdotal family name of the military race of Sakyas, who, being of the warrior caste, had no ancestor or tutelar saint like the Brahmans, but might, as the Hindu law permits, have taken the name of the sage to whose family belonged their spiritual guide." -
Such warrior clans are said to protect the Hindu Dharma as well as its practioners.Originally posted by path_seeker:Reference to http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/bits/bit-int1.htm, it says :
The Buddha's given name would appear to have been Siddhattha; but as the word means "Successful in his Objects," it looks as though it might be a simple epithet. The p. 2 Buddha belonged to the Sakya clan. The word "Sakya" means "Powerful;" and the families that bore the name had a reputation for pride and haughtiness. They were of the warrior caste, but cultivated the peaceful arts of agriculture. By his contemporaries The Buddha is usually called Gotama, or, as the word is sometimes Anglicized, the Gotamid. It is not quite clear why he and others of his clan should bear the name of Gotama in addition to that of Sakya. It may be they claimed descent from the ancient sage Gautama (Sanskrit "Gautama" becomes "Gotama" in Pâli), to whom are attributed some of the hymns of the Rig-Veda; or it may be, as Burnouf has suggested, "because Gautama was the sacerdotal family name of the military race of Sakyas, who, being of the warrior caste, had no ancestor or tutelar saint like the Brahmans, but might, as the Hindu law permits, have taken the name of the sage to whose family belonged their spiritual guide." -
Hi Pathseeker , Wikipedia not really a reliable source of info
the name neng ren comes from the Buddha speaks of the Brahma net sutra ,a must read for those who wish to undertake the Mahayana Bodhisattva precepts
i have copied from an online forum and the one in bold is the part where i reference
http://colwon.1111mb.com/brahmanet.html -
your reference is based on the Southern school or the theravadaOriginally posted by path_seeker:Reference to http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/bits/bit-int1.htm, it says :
The Buddha's given name would appear to have been Siddhattha; but as the word means "Successful in his Objects," it looks as though it might be a simple epithet. The p. 2 Buddha belonged to the Sakya clan. The word "Sakya" means "Powerful;" and the families that bore the name had a reputation for pride and haughtiness. They were of the warrior caste, but cultivated the peaceful arts of agriculture. By his contemporaries The Buddha is usually called Gotama, or, as the word is sometimes Anglicized, the Gotamid. It is not quite clear why he and others of his clan should bear the name of Gotama in addition to that of Sakya. It may be they claimed descent from the ancient sage Gautama (Sanskrit "Gautama" becomes "Gotama" in Pâli), to whom are attributed some of the hymns of the Rig-Veda; or it may be, as Burnouf has suggested, "because Gautama was the sacerdotal family name of the military race of Sakyas, who, being of the warrior caste, had no ancestor or tutelar saint like the Brahmans, but might, as the Hindu law permits, have taken the name of the sage to whose family belonged their spiritual guide."
Brahma net sutra is from Mahayana sutra
Brahma net sutra introduce the Mahayana Bodhisattva precepts for all who wish to take the Bodhisattva precepts
the Bodhisattva precepts is divided into 10 major , and 14 minor -
TheravadaOriginally posted by bohiruci:your reference is based on the Southern school or the theravada
Brahma net sutra is from Mahayana sutra -
fyi, the text wasn't extracted from Wikipedia.Originally posted by bohiruci:Hi Pathseeker , Wikipedia not really a reliable source of info
the name neng ren comes from the Buddha speaks of the Brahma net sutra ,a must read for those who wish to undertake the Mahayana Bodhisattva precepts
i have copied from an online forum and the one in bold is the part where i reference
http://colwon.1111mb.com/brahmanet.html -
okie
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anyway ,would like to welcome u to wednesday skype on vesak day speciallOriginally posted by path_seeker:fyi, the text wasn't extracted from Wikipedia.
please come along -
A brief search on the meaning of Sakyamuni, gives me the translation : Sage of Sakya Clan.Originally posted by bohiruci:your reference is based on the Southern school or the theravada
Brahma net sutra is from Mahayana sutra
Sakya Clan historically is a warrior caste However, our compassionate teacher decided to abandon his status, to seek the truth for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Anyway, the most important, is not the name, but practise what Lord Buddha taught. Debating on dharma knowledge will not bring you to Buddhahood. -
Interesting ... i not debating with you... if u think I am ,i just stating facts ,thats allOriginally posted by path_seeker:A brief search on the meaning of Sakyamuni, gives me the translation : Sage of Sakya Clan.
Sakya Clan historically is a warrior caste However, our compassionate teacher decided to abandon his status, to seek the truth for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Anyway, the most important, is not the name, but practise what Lord Buddha taught. Debating on dharma knowledge will not bring you to Buddhahood. -
I think You have more interesting post on Dharma Drum Mountain by Ven master Shengyen to offer . Please post moreOriginally posted by path_seeker:A brief search on the meaning of Sakyamuni, gives me the translation : Sage of Sakya Clan.
Sakya Clan historically is a warrior caste However, our compassionate teacher decided to abandon his status, to seek the truth for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Anyway, the most important, is not the name, but practise what Lord Buddha taught. Debating on dharma knowledge will not bring you to Buddhahood.
thank you
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Hmm.. i wonder which point, verse made you think that I'm actually debating with you. You state the fact, I disagree, and posted my evidence. I regard this as a healthy exchange of differences, unless u see it otherwise.Originally posted by bohiruci:Interesting ... i not debating with you... if u think I am ,i just stating facts ,thats all -
Unless you say that your postings are undebatable, and is the ultimate truth, then okay, I will not debate with you any further, in any of your future posting.Originally posted by bohiruci:I think You have more interesting post on Dharma Drum Mountain by Ven master Shengyen to offer . Please post more
thank you
And, it's really not up to you to tell me what to post, and when to do it. In fact, I prefer to discuss, or "debate", than to post any new topics. -
Well, thats up to individual .Originally posted by path_seeker:Unless you say that your postings are undebatable, and is the ultimate truth, then okay, I will not debate with you any further, in any of your future posting.
And, it's really not up to you to tell me what to post, and when to do it. In fact, I prefer to discuss, or "debate", than to post any new topics.
But does not mean there is a win-win situation
worldly ,yes the meaning of Sakyamuni Buddha is there
and on a higher level is from the Brahma net sutra . There isnt a right or wrong in any of the meaning behnd the name of Sakyamuni Buddha
again ,it depends on individual
since you have said not to debate , but you havent show how much you know
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you have always said all this are pointless, do verified if you are towards the first bhumi ,
if not , then stick to what you are
Seeking Great Liberation is great Deviant views , Nirvana is non-attainable , Let go one will see -
interestingOriginally posted by path_seeker:Unless you say that your postings are undebatable, and is the ultimate truth, then okay, I will not debate with you any further, in any of your future posting.
And, it's really not up to you to tell me what to post, and when to do it. In fact, I prefer to discuss, or "debate", than to post any new topics.
so what path you seek ,with your nick as path_seeker ? if you are into zen ,thats great .
I have been welcoming to you to post new topics .If you find thats a insult more than a challenge ,then we dun need to discuss much ,as there isnt anything to discuss in Buddhism
Instead of being a follower ,why not be a leader ?
Great Food for thoughts -
A term is merely a term, a name is an attachment. If we are attached to what we have, even knowledge, we will never realised. All suttras hold the equal weight. I'm merely showing you alternative views and informations. At the end of the day, if you decided what i've posted is wrong, then so be it. No harm done anyway.Originally posted by bohiruci:Well, thats up to individual .
But does not mean there is a win-win situation
worldly ,yes the meaning of Sakyamuni Buddha is there
and on a higher level is from the Brahma net sutra . There isnt a right or wrong in any of the meaning behnd the name of Sakyamuni Buddha
again ,it depends on individual
since you have said not to debate , but you havent show how much you know
and
you have always said all this are pointless, do verified if you are towards the first bhumi ,
if not , then stick to what you are
Seeking Great Liberation is great Deviant views , Nirvana is non-attainable , Let go one will see -
I think we all are seeking a path that could take us to Buddhahood.Originally posted by bohiruci:interesting
so what path you seek ,with your nick as path_seeker ? if you are into zen ,thats great .
I have been welcoming to you to post new topics .If you find thats a insult more than a challenge ,then we dun need to discuss much ,as there isnt anything to discuss in Buddhism
Instead of being a follower ,why not be a leader ?
Great Food for thoughts
I will post new topic, when there's a need to. Why worry? And why would you want to see your comment to me as an insult? Is this an intentional comment? Dharma practising is not about challenging each other in terms of knowledge, it's about putting what you've learnt from the great teachers in to Practise. Since you have always been a fan of Ven Master Sheng Yan, I'm sure you know what he meant by Sheng Huo Fo Fa, Dharma in Everyday Life.
And last but not least, if my postings have bothered you in anyway, I'm apologise. -
interesting ...Originally posted by path_seeker:I think we all are seeking a path that could take us to Buddhahood.
I will post new topic, when there's a need to. Why worry? And why would you want to see your comment to me as an insult? Is this an intentional comment? Dharma practising is not about challenging each other in terms of knowledge, it's about putting what you've learnt from the great teachers in to Practise. Since you have always been a fan of Ven Master Sheng Yan, I'm sure you know what he meant by Sheng Huo Fo Fa, Dharma in Everyday Life.
And last but not least, if my postings have bothered you in anyway, I'm apologise.
no , u did nothing wrong , its different view of the Buddhadharma
I was just feeling teaching from the sutra must not be ignored ,wikipedia source not really that reliable ,thats all
We have different background in Buddhism , I have already told them in the topics in "Buddhism in Japan "
so to me Sheng huo fo fa hua only apply when u are having smooth times in life .
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So, in your view, Sheng Huo Fo Fa is not for everyone. Then what type of dharma teachings is for buddhist whose earning is below $2600 per month?Originally posted by bohiruci:interesting ...
no , u did nothing wrong , its different view of the Buddhadharma
I was just feeling teaching from the sutra must not be ignored ,wikipedia source not really that reliable ,thats all
We have different background in Buddhism , I have already told them in the topics in "Buddhism in Japan "
so to me Sheng huo fo fa hua only apply when u are having smooth times in life .
interesting.... -
interesting ?Originally posted by path_seeker:So, in your view, Sheng Huo Fo Fa is not for everyone. Then what type of dharma teachings is for buddhist whose earning is below $2600 per month?
Ask yourself this question .
What would you feel if your pay is really below 2600 per month
and your parent is suffering from illness
and for 4 yrs of your life you havent saved up a single cents , drain by your parents and trying to balance off spending of family
I dun think you encountered that , if u are ,then I must thank you
for this is real thing that happen to me
You are very direct , before you placed your reasoning towards others , please think about the situation I am in .
I would like to hear your views
Seriously
Perhaps you are earning more than that , so you would scoffed off and say
"what a loser here !"
Whether you bothered to reason it out or not , the fact remains I still having a tough life .Much unexpectedly and I still surviving
If you feel that its like a good example of an spendthrift , do state your views
I have made the calculation readily available to you
for your info , My mum is suffering from category 4 stroke ,which mean she need ppl to attend to her and wheel-chair bound and permanent recovery is slim as it is ischemic stroke .
the stroke left her left hand and leg paralysed which she cannot walk
Means she lost the willpower to strive to recover . -
so the conversation been going on is "the meaning of the name Sakyamuni Buddha"?