The Tibetan Iconography of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and other Deities
author: Lokesh Chandra
edition: 2002, D. K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
pages: 807
ISBN-10: 812460178X
ISBN-13: 9788124601785
Topic: Tibetan-buddhism
Upasaka-Dharmatala
This chapter describes Upasaka-Dharmatala located on page 584 and contained in the collection "Arhats (Lohan): Eighteen Arhats" in the book Tibetan Iconography (a unique pantheon). This book deals with the iconography of deities within the Pantheon of Tibetan Buddhism, such as Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, Matrkas (Goddesses), Gurus (Teachers), Protective Deities and various other spiritual entities. The Buddhist art and iconography in this book is accompanied by Chinese eulogies.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra [by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön]
Similarly in Digha, I, p. 85; Samyutta, IV, p. 113; Anguttara, I, p. 56; Vinaya, II, p. 157, the candidtae says: Aham bhagavantam saranam gacchami dhammam ca bhikkhusangham ca; upasakam mam bhagava dharetu ajjatagge panupetam saranam gatam: “I take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma and the Samgha; may the Bhagavat consider me as an upasaka from this day on as long as I live (panchi upetam), [as] an upasaka who has taken refuge.” b....
Read full contents: Part 2.2 - The taking of vows of the upasaka
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas [by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw]
This sila was observed by Dhammika Upasaka and Nandamata Upasika, etc. at the time of the Exalted One, according to the Dhammika Sutta of the Suttanipata Commentary. At the time of Buddha Kassapa, Gavesi Upasaka also observed this sila; so did five hundred laymen. (Anguttara Nikaya, Panncaka Nipata, 3. Upasaka Vagga, 10. Gavesi Sutta.)...
Read full contents: Brahmacariya-Pancama Sila
Patipada [by Acariya Maha Boowa Nanasampanno]
You who are the Acariya of this Upasaka, where are you? Come here quickly to take away this obstinate Upasaka and teach him a bit will you. I’m tired of teaching him. Hurry! Come quickly!” As soon as he had finished speaking, the Upasaka began to weep again and promised saying: “I will go back right away now but please don’t let the tiger come at all, I am very afraid of it and last night I almost died....
Read full contents: Chapter III - The Story Of The White-robed Upasaka
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