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A COMPARATIVE  STUDY OF SADDHÀ IN THERAVÀDA

AND PURE LAND BUDDHISM

 By Ven, NGUYEN TAN DUNG

A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of

The Requirements for the Degree of

Master of Arts

(Buddhist studies)

International Master’s Degree Programme

GraduateSchool

MahachulalongkornrajavidyalayaUniversity

BangkokThailand

2008/ 2551 BE

TABLE OF CONTENT

Approval Page

Abstract

Acknowledgements

List of Abbrevations

Table of Contents

Chapter I : Introduction

1.1  Background and Significance of the Problem

1.2  Objectives of the Study

1.3  Statement of Problem

1.4  Definitions of the Terms Used in the Thesis

1.5  Review of the Related Literature

1.6  Method of the Study

1.7  Expected Finding and Benefits of the Study

Chapter II : The Concept of Saddhà in Theravàda Buddhism

2.1 The Definition of Saddhà

2.2 Saddhà in Theravadà

2.2.1 Saddhà is called the Seed Inspiring all Wholesome States

2.2.2 Saddhà is one of the Five Facultives (Indriya)

2.2.3 Saddhà is One in the Group of the Five Power (Bala)

2.2.4 Saddhà is One of the Seven Factors of Enlightenment

2.3 Sadahà as Blind  Belief or as Confidence Based on Reason

2.3.1 Amùlikà Saddhà is Blind Belief

2.3.2 Àkaravatì Saddhà is Faith Based on Reason

2.4 Essence of Important Points of Saddhà in Theravàda Buddhism

Chapter III : The Concept of Saddhà in Pure Land Buddhism

3.1 Definition of Saddhà

3.2 Saddhà in Pure Land

3.2.1 Faith in Thought of Master Ou’I

3.2.1.1 Faith in One’s Own Power and that of Others

3.2.1.2 Faith in Cause and Effect

3.2.1.3 Faith in Penomena and Inner Truth

3.3 Faith in Relation to Wisdom

3.3.1 Faith and Wisdom Combined

3.3.2 The Way of Cultivating Faith and Wisdom

3.4 Faith in the Pure Land in This World or in One’s Own Mind

3.5 Essence of Important Point of Saddhà in Pure Land Buddhism

Chapter IV : Comparative Study of Saddhà in Theravàda and Pure Land Buddhism

4.1 Similarities of Saddhà in Theravàda and Pure Land

4.1.1 Saddhà in the Teachings of the Amitabha Sùtra and the Majjhima Nikàya Sutta

4.1.2 Saddhà in the Truth of Dharma

4.1.3 Saddhà for One’s Own Welfare and the Welfare of Others

4.2 Differences of Saddhà in Theravàda and Pure Land

4.2.1 Outside- Help or Faith in the Power of Amitabha

4.2.2 Faith in the Method of Practicing the Dharma

4.2.3 Faith in the Enlightenment of Sàkyamuni Buddha and the Realm of Amitabha  Buddha

Chapter V : Conclusions and Suggestions

5.1 Conclusions

5.2 Suggestions for Further Research

Bibliography

Biography of Researcher