#Shakyamuni Buddha

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The Buddha in different religions/beliefs. 

Firstly, who is the Buddha?: 

The historical Buddha was a prince named Siddhartha Gautama who lived 2500 years ago in what is today northern India/Nepal. He was born into a warrior clan known as the Shakya, which is why he is often called Shakyamuni, “Sage of the Shakyas.” He is the one to later abandon worldly attachments, become enlightened, and found Buddhism.

The Buddha in Hinduism.

Some Hindus consider the Buddha as the 9th avatar of Vishnu/Dashavatara, The Buddha was integrated into Vaishnavism, it was also believed the Buddha’s wife, Yasodhara, was the avatar of the wealth Goddess Lakshmi, though Buddhists deny this, so as other Hindus who identify the 9th avatar of Vishnu to another being who was also called “buddha”.

The Buddha in Christianity.

Called St. Josaphat (Budhasaf) of India, The story of St. Josaphat tells of a prince in India who is converted to Christianity by a monk, despite his father's attempts to prevent it. The monk and prince are later honored as saints in Christendom. The Buddha was honored as a Christian saint for about a thousand years, but this wasn't recognized until the mid 19th century.

The Buddha in Hellenism.

Buddhism had a big influence on ancient Greeks, in which they would identify Buddhist beings with Greek beings, the Greeks were also the first ones to make Buddhist statues. Heracules (or Zeus) was identified with The bodhisattva Vajrapani, whom was seen as Buddha’s protector. There also was a Syncretism between The Buddhist Goddess Hariti & Greek goddess tykhe.

The Buddha in Taoism.

Some Taoist believe that the Buddha was a reincarnation of Laozi, the founder of Taoism. Some also believe he was either on the same power-level as the Jade emperor, the Taoist king of heaven, or stronger than him. 'Buddha' is absorbed wholly into the Taoist cosmology, becoming another term used to describe the generative tissue at the source of all things in both the mental and physical realms.

The Buddha in Shinto.

Buddhism & Shinto are mostly seen highly entwined in Japan. The buddha is called Shaka in Japanese & was transformed into a powerful Japanese deity, whom coexisted with the Shinto gods. Buddhist temples were often attached to Shinto shrines. A Shinto temple would sometimes have a priest of that shrine read a Buddhist sutra in which Shinto events took place.

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How was Saver summonable in EXTRA considering FGO established that Sanzang can’t normally be summoned since they’re a Buddha?

I think we're working here with two misunderstandings, one on Sanzang's side and one on Shakyamuni's.

FGO established that in attaining buddhahood, Sanzang understands that Buddhas are not concerned with the downfall of humanity and that humanity's demise is just part of the universe's cycles. She doesn't approve of meddling with that and would never answer anyone's summons, except that she answered Fujimaru's summons because she found Goetia's feats so uniquely messed up that she couldn't force her human memories and mental consciousness to ignore it. It's curious that Sanzang didn't appear at all in Part 2, because that carries the perhaps accidental implication that she personally takes much less issue with what CHALDEAS is doing.

As for Shakyamuni's case, EXTRA's drama CD Q&A establishes that strictly speaking, he wasn't directly summoned by Twice. The Mooncell replicated the Buddha because it replicates everything and both sides were fine with that because they figured he would never fight in a Grail War. However, he caught a glimpse of Twice's agony and, of his own accord, without anyone's permission, dropped to the Mooncell's "physical" plane.

In both cases, the Buddha's descent is a matter of personality, rather than any limitation of category. We got a lot more incarnated Buddhas in Tamamo, Asvatthaman, Raikou, etc. and none of them get any talk about summon restrictions. The closest we get is Sanzang and Suzuka having an NP where they access their Buddha powers but that destroys their Saint Graph because it's power beyond the Heroic Spirit container's capacities.

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(Much thanks for @spotty-is-slumberous for lovely art for this holiday card! :D)

This is a very special time of the month for many Buddhist traditions. Just a few days ago, on May 8th, the Japanese traditions were celebrating Hanamatsuri. Today, May 15th, the Chinese traditions like the one I took refuge and precepts under are celebrating Fódàn. On May 23rd the Theravada traditions are celebrating Vesak. And on May 26th the Tibetan traditions are celebrating Saga Dawa.

All these various holidays and festivals celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and/or passing into parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha, the buddha of our current age and founder of all of our traditions. I hope all buddhists, whatever date they celebrate, can take this timeto reflect on Shakyamuni's story and draw from it inspiration to continue their practice.

Like all buddhas and bodhisattvas Shakyamuni was an ordinary being once, that through continous effort across countless lifetimes achieved the greatest accomplishment. The ultimate promise of his message is that if we follow the path prescribed by him we too can achieve it.

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Homage to our original teacher, Shakyamuni Buddha!

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Cherry blossoms and the large stone statue of the buddha Shaka Nyorai (釈迦如来) in the rain on the grounds of Tsubosakadera Temple (壺阪寺) in Takatori, Nara Prefecture

Image from the temple’s official twitter account on March 3, 2023

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“Decay is inherent in all composite things. Work out your salvation with diligence.”

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big-earth-witness-mudra-strong-buddha-hand-shakyamuni L’une des plus célèbres images de l’iconographie bouddhique représente le Bouddha historique remerciant la terre de l’avoir secouru dans sa lutte contre le démon Mâra (Toucher la terre du Bouddha. Marc Ballanfat) https://books.openedition.org/enc/12554

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Shakyamuni Buddha. Tibetan, eighteenth century. Mineral paint and ink on canvas. National Museum in Warsaw. Wikimedia Commons. Source/photographer: cyfrowe.mnw.art.pl

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What does taking refuge mean in Buddhism? Buddhist insight by Master Yong Hua

If you are interested, please view the full Dharma talk by searching up '41) Chan Qi • The 6th Patriarch Sutra (81) - 20240106', timestamp at 15:59.

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The Cosmic Confluence, Day 2: The Reconciliation of the Four Slanders | The Origin of Occupy Hades

This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words. 1 Corinthians 2:13 (NIV)

The following is a short review of the reconciliation of 'the Curse of Bridgewater State University', a.k.a. 'the First Curse', which was presented at the Chaplain's Chair via Satan the Accuser during the Cosmic Confluence that occurred on Friday, October 13, 2023. This review was compiled during the Annular Eclipse that occurred on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things and will bring to your remembrance all things that I have said to you. John 14:26 (ESV)

The First Curse was created as a result of the events of April 15, 2004 that led to the curious case 'Alfred Wiggins Jr. [The Host] v. Bridgewater State College', (now Bridgewater State University,) in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. This is because the discussion of the summary judgement, though it is precise in its use of evidence gathered during the process of discovery, omitted other very important details in the case that pertained to the Host. The list of details were included during 'the Reconciliation of Slander (Flower Moon Rising)' via the Abyss on May 5, 2023. They are referred to as 'the Four Slanders'.

What follows are each of the Four Slanders. Each one is preceded by the appropriate biblical scripture that addresses each slander in context. To be clear, Dr. Grace Siebert-Larke was the only individual named in the summary judgement. But anyone who submitted false reports to campus police, or made false claims against the Host, will be punished in accordance with the will of God.

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Exodus 20:16 (KJV)

1. Dr. Grace Siebert-Larke told BSC Campus Police Chief David Tillinghast that the Host was bringing weapons to campus with the intention of hurting people. That statement led to what is now known as the Ambush at Bridgewater State College, when the campus police to treated the Host as a threat to the rest of the campus community.

During the interaction between the Host and Chief Tillinghast, the Host invited the Chief to search him and his car. The Chief accepted his invitation, and campus police officers conducted an extensive search, but failed to find weapons of any kind.

You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness. Exodus 23:1 (BSB)

2. Dr. Grace Siebert-Larke reported that the Host was kicked out of the service on 'drug charges'. The truth is that he was honorably discharged after over six years of loyal service in the United States Army.

You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD. Leviticus 19:16 (BSB)

3. Dr. Siebert-Larke also misrepresented the Host's honorable service that day when she told other campus employees that he had been a military intelligence officer in the U.S. Army, which was totally false.

The Host began his military career as an enlisted man in combat arms as an artilleryman. When he re-enlisted, the Host became a member of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps where he remained until the end of his time in service.

Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool. Proverbs 10:18 (NLT)

4. According to the [summary judgement] of Alfred Wiggins Jr. vs Bridgewater State College, Dr. Siebert-Larke never met or examined the Host. However, she cited him in her records for dancing to 'Buddhistic music' in the privacy of his own home, and said that his dancing to religious music was evidence of 'mania'.

What are worthless and wicked people like? They are constant liars, signaling their deceit with a wink of the eye, a nudge of the foot, or the wiggle of fingers. Their perverted hearts plot evil, and they constantly stir up trouble. But they will be destroyed suddenly, broken in an instant beyond all hope of healing. Proverbs 6:12-15 (NLT)

These false teachers are like unthinking animals, creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed. They scoff at things they do not understand, and like animals, they will be destroyed. 2 Peter 2:12 (NLT)

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, to deliver such a one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. 1 Corinthians 5:4-5 (KJV)

So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment. 2 Peter 2:9 (NLT)

The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he will bring disaster on them. Proverbs 21:12 (NLT)

But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin. Mark 3:29 (BSB)

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"Let us not forget that there is a truth that transcends time and space, the ‘Truth of the Universe. " - Bodhi Day, the day of Shakyamuni's awakening

Bodhi Day is held every year on 8 December as the day on which the Buddha attained enlightenment. It refers to the attainment of enlightenment and the perfection of the path of truth.

Traditions vary, but it is said that Gautama Buddha (Sakyamuni) attained enlightenment at the age of 35 and became a Buddha under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya.

His realisation is ‘truth’. That realisation is ‘the truth of the universe’.

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Thoughts on how Buddha is done in Fate?

Brishsan is a character who never spoke one line of direct dialogue, but I'm heavily invested in them. Implied characterization has the potential to be as compelling as what's directly shown. But Brishsan's, Yumina's, or even Odin's cases work because they feel like they're building up for future content where they can have a real presence.

But that's not the case here. That's the opposite of the case here. Savior is not a silent character because his moment is yet to come. He's a silent character because Nasu doesn't want to take risks when depicting Our Worship The Enlightened Buddha Shakyamuni The Lone Honored On Heaven And Earth. His characterization is mostly implied because he can't get more than what he got. And unfortunately, what he got is being the weapon of EXTRA's incredibly lame epilogue-only rando antagonist.

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Academic Buddha Biography PDF

I found scans of Gotama Buddha: A Biography Based on the Most Reliable Texts (2000) on Internet Archive. I've combined both volumes into a single PDF.

Note: Vol. 1 is missing the bibliography (for some reason), but vol. 2 has it.

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A hanging scroll dating to the Edo period (1600-1868) depicting the Buddha Shakyamuni (釈迦如来 Shaka Nyorai) surrounded by the Sixteen Divine Protectors of the Great Wisdom Sutra

from the collection of Henjōzan Saifukuji Temple (遍照山 西福寺) in Ide, Kyoto Prefecture

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If he is able to gain this freedom, he will not be perplexed by anyone on earth.

— Takuan Sōhō, The Unfettered Mind: Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman, transl by William Scott Wilson, (2012)