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Vajrayāna Ritual

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Ritual, however conceptualized, plays a central role in Vajrayāna Buddhist practice. Dedicated practitioners – yogis and yoginis – are introduced to Vajrayāna practices through initiation rituals which purify them and empower them to cultivate the ...
Nick Swann
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ATTITUDES OF VIETNAMESE CONFUCIANS TOWARD BUDDHISM: A SURVEY OF BUDDHIST EPITAPHS IN THE LE AND NGUYEN DYNASTIES

open access: yesTạp chí Khoa học Đại học Đà Lạt
Buddhism is one of the major religions practiced in Vietnam. The attitude of the Vietnamese toward Buddhism during different periods is therefore an important topic. In this article, we analyze 145 Buddhist epitaphs from the Le and Nguyen dynasties.
Sy Dong Le
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Gender and Buddhist Doctrine

open access: yesSt Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology
Women have been part of Buddhism since its inception in India, both as nuns and laity. As the tradition progressed, both within India and beyond, texts and traditions emerged that are or can be perceived as negative towards women.
Alice Collett
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Như Thanh (1911–1999)

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Bhikṣuṇī Như Thanh (1911–1999) was an ordained Vietnamese Buddhist nun, leader, and teacher who significantly influenced Vietnamese Buddhism and the development of the Southern Vietnamese Buddhist Nuns’ Sangha.
Ninh Thị Sinh
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