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| Buddhist Hymns and the Renaissance of Theravada Buddhism in Nepal | ||
| 作者 | Phra Sugandha (著) |
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| 出處題名 | Newāh Vijñāna: Journal of Newar Studies |
| 卷期 | n.06 |
| 出版日期 | 2007-2008 |
| 頁次 | 14 - 27 |
| 出版者 | Center for Nepalese Language & Culture |
| 出版地 | Portland, OR, US [波特蘭, 俄勒岡州, 美國] |
| 資料類型 | 期刊論文=Journal Article |
| 使用語言 | 英文=English |
| 附註項 | Author Affiliation: Mahamakut Buddhist University & Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. |
| 摘要 | The renaissance of Theravada Buddhism in Nepal began in the early 20th century amidst the previously existed Newar Buddhism and other forms of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism. Newar Buddhism preserved Sanskrit as their canonical language, whereas Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism used the Tibetan vernacular. Later, when Theravada Buddhism was reintroduced into Nepal in the 1920s, Pali was added as another canonical language. However, Pali, being an unfamiliar language, was not popular enough to use widely in the propagation of Theravada Buddhism. Therefore, as an alternative to Sanskrit and Pali, Nepal developed the use of Nepal Bhasa vernacular in translations, commentaries, and devotional songs. Among all the religious works in Nepal Bhasa, Buddhist hymns have a unique and significant role in the Theravada Buddhism renaissance. Moreover, it has an indirect implication to Nepalese politics and social reflections of the time of the renaissance. Gyanmala, which literally means 'Garland of Wisdom', are Buddhist hymns which have a special place in the history of Buddhism in Nepal. One of the earliest Buddhist hymns was composed in the 17th century. The singing of Buddhist hymns can be sung as devotional chanting but often accompanied by musical instruments. However, Theravada monks are excluded from singing the hymns if it is accompanied by musical instruments. Still nearly 40% of Buddhist hymns are composed and authored by Theravada Buddhist monks. This paper will investigate how those Buddhist hymns have been used as a powerful instrument in the renaissance of Theravada Buddhism in Nepal. |
| 目次 | Abstract 14 I. Introduction 14 II. Theravada Revivalism in Nepal 15 III. What is Gyanmala? 16 IV. Bhaian verses Gyanmala 17 V. Monks and Music 18 VI. History of Gyanmala Hymn 19 VII. Gyanmala and Political Activities 19 VIII. Context of the Gyanmala 20 IX. Conclusion 21 Endnotes 21 Bibliography 22 Appendix I 23 1. Homage to the Buddha By Bhikshu Mahapragya 23 2. Wishes By Bhikkhu Amritananda 23 3. Recollection of the Buddha By Bhikshu Subodhananda 23 4. Good Friends! By Kanchabuddha Vajracharya 24 5. Rahul on the lap of Princess Yasodhara By Cittadhara 'Hridaya' 24 6. Mental flame By Durgalal Shrestha 24 7. The light of Wisdom hos Extinguished By Bhikshu Mahapragya 25 8. Sundari's love By Dharmaratna Yami 25 9. AmbraPoli's Wishes By Asharam Shakya 25 10. Why Pride? By Abhayananda 26 Appendix II 26 1. Buddha descends to lumbini 26 2. Buddha Sakyamun 27 3. Siddhartha Goutama addresses Yosodhora 27 4. Yasadhara 27 References 27 |
| ISSN | 15368661 (P) |
| 點閱次數 | 1 |
| 建檔日期 | 2024.10.25 |
| 更新日期 | 2024.10.25 |
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