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Buddhism and the Brahma concept

Ven. Bellanwila Wimalaratana Thera

The term Brahma occurs fairly frequently in Buddhist literature. There are many terms that are prefixed with the word Brahma. Some of the well-known are Brahma-cariya, Brahma-vihara, Brahma-kaya, Brahma-danda, Brahma-jala, Brahma-cakka and Brahma-sara. Even the Brahma world as well as denizens of such worlds known as Maha-brahma, Brahma-sahampati, Brahma-sanankumara are also mentioned.
In phrases such as ‘Brahmati matapitaro’, the term Brahma is used to give it a special ethical connotation. What we propose here is to examine how this pre-Buddhist word came to be used in Buddhist literature and to discuss the changes it has undergone in this process of adaptation.

The 6th century B. C., the period to which the Buddha belongs is a period in which Indian religious and philosophical scene underwent a radical change. By this time the Brahmanic religious tradition had reached a very high stage of development. It began with the Vedas and developed through the Brahmanas, Aranyakas and reached its climax in the Upanishads.

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Brahma Temple
Apr 9th, 2011 by ja_schmidt2 0Share .

Located near the Pushkar Lake in Rajasthan, Brahma Temple is the only temple that is dedicated to Lord Brahma. Lord Brahma is considered to be the creator of the universe according to the Hindu Mythology, and this leads to many visitors around the world on a pilgrimage visit to this temple.

Located near the Pushkar Lake in Rajasthan, Brahma Temple is the only temple that is dedicated to Lord Brahma. Lord Brahma is considered to be the creator of the universe according to the Hindu Mythology, and this leads to many visitors around the world on a pilgrimage visit to this temple. This temple was built in the 14th century dedicated to Lord Brahma, who was the one among the trinity in Hinduism, the other two being Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.

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The Buddhist temple and Monastery in Banjar North Bali, near Lovina, is more then just a “tourist attraction”. It is still used, and you can find groups of people staying in the Ashram nearby. The Buddhist temple is not a tourist trap, entrance is free, but donations are welcome. Even the sarongs you may need to enter the temple, you can use for free. The Buddhist temple is situated in the hills above Lovina and offers nice views.
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