Omniscience and Religious Authority

Omniscience and Religious Authority
Author: Shinya Moriyama
Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2014
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3643904770

During the Middle Ages, the relationship between the Buddha's omniscience and his religious authority was a major issue in Buddhist thought. One of the most extensive and sophisticated discussions on this topic is found in the Pramanavarttikalankarabhasya, the magnum opus of the 8th-century Buddhist master Prajnakaragupta. In this study, author Shinya Moriyama combines philological acumen with philosophical analysis to present Prajnakaragupta's innovative ideas, offering an important introduction to his religious thought in its historical context of post-Dharmakirtian Buddhist Ã?Â?epistemology. (Series: Leipziger Studien zu Kultur und Geschichte Sud- und Zentralasiens / Leipzig Studies on Culture and History of South and Central Asia - Vol. 4)

Omniscience and the Rhetoric of Reason

Omniscience and the Rhetoric of Reason
Author: Sara L. McClintock
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2010-10-12
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0861716612

The great Buddhist writer Santaraksita (725-88) was central to the Buddhist traditions spread into Tibet. He and his disciple Kamalasila were among the most influential thinkers in classical India. They debated ideas not only within the Buddhist tradition but also with exegetes of other Indian religions, and they both traveled and nurtured Buddhism in Tibet during its infancy there. Their views, however, have been notoriously hard to classify. The present volume examines Santaraksita's encyclopedic Tattvasamgraha and Kamalasila's detailed commentary on that text in his Panjika, two works that have historically been presented together. The works cover all conceivable problems in Buddhist thought and portray Buddhism as a supremely rational faith. One hotly debated topic of their time was omniscience -- infinite, all-compassing knowledge -- whether it was possible and whether one could defensibly claim it as a quality of the Buddha.

The Paradox of God and the Science of Omniscience

The Paradox of God and the Science of Omniscience
Author: Clifford A. Pickover
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2015-04-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1250083095

In his most ambitious book yet, Clifford Pickover bridges the gulf between logic, spirit, science, and religion. While exploring the concept of omniscience, Pickover explains the kinds of relationships limited beings can have with an all-knowing God. Pickover's thought exercises, controversial experiments, and practical analogies help us transcend our ordinary lives while challenging us to better understand our place in the cosmos and our dreams of a supernatural God. Through an inventive blend of science, history, philosophy, science fiction, and mind-stretching brainteasers, Pickover unfolds the paradoxes of God like no other writer. He provides glimpses into the infinite, allowing us to think big, and to have daring, limitless dreams.

Almighty God

Almighty God
Author: Gijsbert van den Brink
Publisher: Peeters Publishers
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1993
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9789039000243

(Peeters 1993)

Omniscience and the Rhetoric of Reason

Omniscience and the Rhetoric of Reason
Author: Sara L. McClintock
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2010-05-10
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 086171931X

The great Buddhist scholars Santaraksita (725 - 88 CE.) and his disciple Kamalasila were among the most influential thinkers in classical India. They debated ideas not only within the Buddhist tradition but also with exegetes of other Indian religions, and they both traveled to Tibet during Buddhism's infancy there. Their views, however, have been notoriously hard to classify. The present volume examines Santaraksita's Tattvasamgraha and Kamalasila's extensive commentary on it, works that cover all conceivable problems in Buddhist thought and portray Buddhism as a supremely rational faith. One hotly debated topic of their time was omniscience - whether it is possible and whether a rational person may justifiably claim it as a quality of the Buddha. Santaraksita and Kamalasila affirm both claims, but in their argumentation they employ divergent rhetorical strategies in different passages, advancing what appear to be contradictory positions. McClintock's investigation of the complex strategies these authors use in defense of omniscience sheds light on the rhetorical nature of their enterprise, one that shadows their own personal views as they advance the arguments they deem most effective to convince the audiences at hand.

Philosophy of Religion

Philosophy of Religion
Author: Roy W. Perrett
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2013-10-15
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1135703221

First Published in 2001. No anthologist succeeds in including everyone's favorites, so a few words about the principles of selection seem appropriate. Firstly, as with other volumes in this series, priority has been given to journal articles, rather than book chapters. However, some essential book chapters have been included, and the introductions to each volume include references to significant books. Secondly, the emphasis throughout is on philosophical studies of Indian philosophy. Consequently, much excellent historical and philological work has been omitted. Thirdly, the desire to make Indian philosophy accessible to interested Western philosophers has meant not only that all the selections are in English, but also that most of them use a minimal amount of unglossed Sanskrit terminology.

Global Dialogues in the Philosophy of Religion

Global Dialogues in the Philosophy of Religion
Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2024-05-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0192689223

The philosophy of religion is a discipline that explores a wide range of issues related to religious beliefs and practices. However, the field has historically exhibited a narrow focus, predominantly centreing on the Christian tradition and lacking substantial interaction between philosophers from distinct religious and cultural backgrounds. To address this, Global Dialogues in the Philosophy of Religion includes contributions from eminent scholars that address the world's five major religious traditions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. These dialogues delve into the philosophical aspects of religion, covering significant topics, including revelation and religious experience, analysis of faith, science and religion, the foundations of morality, and life and the afterlife. In each section, one of these critical issues is examined by three distinguished philosophers, each specializing in a particular religious tradition. These authors not only present their own perspectives on the subject matter but also respond to the viewpoints of philosophers from other traditions. This dynamic exchange gives readers valuable insight into how philosophical inquiries can be approached from various religious standpoints. This unique collection offers a rich tapestry of ideas and fosters a greater understanding of the philosophical dimensions of religion across diverse cultural and religious contexts. An open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence.

Omniscience Religion and Me

Omniscience Religion and Me
Author: Joe Calloway
Publisher: Amazon Listing Hub
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2023-02-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1958750719

The Oriental Sanskrit’s from some of earth’s earliest people, there is mention that knowledge is in the indivisible. According to quantum mechanics, on a subatomic scale scientist have broken down the makeup of the atom. To find the indivisible scientist must break down the particles that make up the atoms themselves. When they did this, they found stings. These strings vibrate. This means all the universe is experienced through vibrations and frequencies. So, if all the universe is experienced through vibration, this means we experience the universe (through egoic consciousness) and the Universe experiences us (through Spiritual consciousness).