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Long Qin Rao Tanba's Religious And Ethical Thoughts

Posted on:2021-03-10Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:J WuFull Text:PDF
GTID:2435330611468501Subject:Ethics
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Longchenpa is recognized as one of the great scholars in the history of Tibet,and together with Sakya pandita,and Tsongkhaps of Gelug sect,as the three Major reincarnations of Manjusri.He is the founder of “Dzogchen” and one of the important inheritors of Nyingma.In Longchenp's time,the Sectarian system of Tibetan Buddhism is maturing,and the Tibetan society has been developing steadily with the support of the central government.The ideological origins of his religious ethics can be summarized the influence of precepts,classical ideology of Exotoric Buddhism?EsotericBuddhis and Nyingma learned from many Tibetan Buddhist monks,and influence of "Nyingthig'' Dharma of Terma.Longchenpa's religious ethics thought are based on Renunciation?Bodhichitta and Buddha nature.Its main content is reflected in emphasizing “all life is suffering,” emphasizing “moral principles of stopping evil and doing good,” and advocating “ethical practice of self-interest and altruism”and so on.The research on Longchenpa's religious ethics thought can find that these thoughts have a great influence and contribution to the ethical thoughts of Tibetan Buddhism,especially the Nyingma.Its mainly reflected in:(1)closer ties between the Nyingma sect and the folk,and promoting the secularization of religious ethics;(2)enriching the idea of equality of Tibetan Buddhism;(3)developing the theory of Tibetan Buddhist spiritual cultivation.Although the ethical thought of Longchenpa was born in a specific historical period,it is undeniable that the essence of it belongs to the excellent traditional moral achievements of the Chinese nation.It is a precious treasure of national ethical culture.Today,to make full use of the positive factors in Longchenpa's religious ethics is not only helps to enlighten the minds of members of society,promote their self-improvement,but also helps maintain social harmony and stability.Such as these: Karma report and Bodhichitta have positive psychological adjustment function,to the sustenance,to resolve the inner pain of the modern people who are under great pressure in the current society.Based on buddha nature and the explanation of the cause and effect of industry,the moral norms of doing good and judging evil,which have a positive guiding effectively on people's thoughts and behaviors,it's beneficial to improving the moral cultivation of modern people and the level of civilization of society.The concepts of compassion,equality and altruistic behaviors are helpful for people to re-examine the relationship between people,people and society,people and nature,and promote harmonious coexistence.
Keywords/Search Tags:Tibetan Buddhism, Nyingma, Longchenpa, Religious ethics, Bodhichitta, Buddha nature
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