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Kindness means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Google Books: The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical Systems (h)Kindness (or Affection) is associated with Righteousness which is known in Chinese as Yi and represents one of the “Five Virtues” (wuchang) in Confucian tradition (also known in Tibetan as ring lugs lnga).—Accordingly, [while describing non-Buddhist Chinese traditions] [regarding the standpoint of the confucian system]: The principal subject matter of the five great texts are the wuchang (Five Virtues) and so forth. Ren is gentleness of character; Yi is kindness or affection (i.e., “righteousness”); Li is proper ritual behavior; Zhi is wisdom; and Xin is reliability. The four textbooks known as the sishu also elucidate them extensively. What noble worldly persons have said, that “One must hold those five as dear as life,” has become proverbial.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Search found 334 books and stories containing Kindness; (plurals include: Kindnesses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Śrīman Mahāprabhu’s Greatest Donation (Introduction) < [Chapter 2.2 - Śrīman Mahāprabhu’s Greatest Donation]
The Jīva as stated by Śrī Madhvācārya < [Chapter 1.5 - Back to Home Village]
Essential Practices and Chanting of Mantras < [Chapter 2.12 - Early ISKCON Conversations with Śrīla Gurudeva]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
The Ṛkṣapati-jātaka < [Chapter XX - (2nd series): Setting out on the Mahāyāna]
II. Degrees of Loving-kindness and Compassion < [Chapter XLII - The Great Loving-kindness and the Great Compassion of the Buddhas]
III. Epithet ‘great’ reserved for Loving-kindness and Compassion < [Chapter XLII - The Great Loving-kindness and the Great Compassion of the Buddhas]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part 8 - Atthaka Nipata Pali < [Chapter VII - Anguttara Nikaya]
Part 2 - The Dhammapada Pali < [Chapter VIII - Khuddaka Nikaya]
The role of Animals in Buddhism (by Nguyen Thi Kieu Diem)
3.4. The value and influence of Jataka < [Chapter 4 - Animals, Buddha-nature and Jatakas]
1.1. The meaning of loving-kindness < [Chapter 5 - The Spirit of Kindness to Animals]
1.2. The application of Loving kindness in Buddhism < [Chapter 5 - The Spirit of Kindness to Animals]
Prem Sagar (English translation) (by W. Hollings)
Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma (by Kyaw Min, U)
Chapter 16 - Concentration on Loving-kindness < [Book II]
Chapter 21 - Basic Good Conduct < [Book III]
Chapter 12 - Buddhist Method of Mental Culture < [Book II]
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