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Symbolism and visual rhetoric of the Borobudur temple in the context of modern era
Pyšová, Michaela ; Petrů, Tomáš (advisor) ; Pokorný, Ondřej (referee)
Michaela Pyšová 2016 SYMBOLISM AND VISUAL RHETORIC OF THE JAVANESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE BOROBUDUR bachelor thesis Abstract The bachelor thesis deals with the Javanese Buddhist monument Borobudur, which is due to its unique architectural form and the symbolic value of the tangible important part of Indonesian and World Heritage Site. The building is a symbol of Buddhist cosmology and is used by the monks in its original ritual context even today. Javanese mentality evolved according to the transformation of religious and philosophical doctrines and changes over the centuries, similarly understanding the message of the monument by islamized contemporary society. Introduction of thesis defines cultural-historical context of Borobudur during the period ranging from the beginnings of Buddhism in India through dissemination of buddhist teachings in the Indonesian archipelago and its mingling with the local faith. The next part of thesis refers to the architecture of the monument, reliefs and message of the importance of overlapping structures into modern times. The goal of the analysis is primarily analysis of Javanese temple architecture as an ideological system that expresses the philosophical values of Buddhist culture spilling over into modern times.
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"Photopurism" in Art of František Drtikol
Froněk, Pavel ; Lahoda, Vojtěch (advisor) ; Wittlich, Petr (referee)
Author's name: Pavel Froněk School: Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague Program: Institute of Art History Title: "Photopurism" in Art of František Drtikol Consultant: Prof. PhDr. Vojtěch Lahoda CSc. Year: 2011 The present paper aims to explore fine art photography of František Drtikol between years 1929-1935. Most of these photos were pictures of artifical figures made by autor himself. The paper also tries to tell, if all of fineart photos of 1929-1935 can be called "photopurism" and make some of more distinctive of them known to reader. Drtikol's spiritual background is also examined and possible interpretation of artworks is attempted. Key words: František Drtikol, photography, nude body, figure, photopurism, buddhism, christianity, Antonín Mattas, Lehr und Versuchsanstalt für Photographie, Antonín Mattas, Georg Heinrich Emmerich, Gordon Craig
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Early Buddhist Cosmology of the Pali canon
Horáček, Petr ; Holba, Jiří (advisor) ; Melnikova, Nora (referee)
This paper is focused on the early Buddhist cosmology. It briefly presents the general concepts of cosmology in Buddhism and the Pali Canon in order to better emphasize the characteristics of the primary text on which the work is based, namely the Agaññasutta of the Pali canon. The author takes into account other suttas of the Pali canon and secondary literature as well. The Agaññasutta represents one of the first cosmological texts of Buddhism and can therefore be considered as a very valuable source of information about the early cosmological ideas and the context in which these ideas were formed. It deals with the destruction of the world, its re-emergence, the emergence of creatures, human beings and social strata, the election of the first king and the establishment of the ascetic social groups. To gain a better orientation in the source material, the plot can be divided into the period until the development of human beings, the creation of social institutions with the election of the king and the emergence of alternative social institutions headed by a Buddhist monk. The main aim of the present paper is to show that the Agaññasutta contains the structure based on the necessity of the emergence of the human beings in their physical form and endowed with their moral faults, the society which...
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Disease from a perspective of selected world religions
Koubková, Hana ; Bartůšková, Ludmila (advisor) ; Opatrný, Aleš (referee)
This thesis "Disease from the perspective of selected world religions" first defines related terms, such as health, illness and religion, and then presents the problem of disease in the Buddhist, Judaic, Christian and Islamic concepts. Information is obtained from the basic religious texts and then from considerations of experts who dealt with the issue. The main objective of this thesis is to show how the religion looks at the causes of disease and how these causes have been associated with human sin. There are also reflected differences that result from the historical development and the different currents of thought within each religion. The study also examined the impact that a religious basis for the practical life of the faithful in the medical and social. In conclusion, the positions of the various religions are compared.
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Concept, forms and function of Mandala in Buddhist tradition.
ŠEDLOVÁ, Nikola
The theses is speaking about concepts, forms, funktions of mandalas in buddhism. The main topic is try to find some inner funkcion of buddhism mandala which can be also part of others cultures. So on the theses is trying to find beggings of mandalas and their first nature use, which we can see in symbolism of circle and vedic rituals. Then the theses continue with a view on the mandala in the west and east sides of world. Te west traditions whith of mandala is more conected with a name of C. G. Jung. On the background of the theses is finding some incommon inner function of mandala as path for spiritual growing.
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Japanese ritual thetre the noh
HORNOVÁ, Kamila
This theses deals with Japanese theatre Noh, which is the oldest living theatre tradition in the world. The theses is focused on ritual issues which are analysed on cultural and historical background. Topics which are described deeply are Japanese religions, Shinto and Buddhism, historical progress of Noh, its means of expression and structure of the plays.
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The Interaction of Christianity and The Sanbo Kyodan - a Zen-Buddhist Religious Foundation
Hrdý, Miloš ; Červenková, Denisa (advisor) ; Nosek, Lukáš (referee)
"The Interaction of Christianity and the Sanbo Kyodan a Zen-Buddhist Religious Foundation." The Sanbo Kyodan is a contemporary school of Zen that was founded by Yasutani Haku'un Roshi in 1954. Sanbo Kyodan has exerted considerable influence in the development of Zen in the West. Most important for the development of Sanbo Kyodan was Yasutani Roshi's successor, Yamada Koun Roshi. He attracted a number of Western students, many of whom were Christian's priests and nuns. The paper aims to describe the Christian Zen movement influenced by Sanbo Kyodan. Essential is the work of the most important Yamada Koun's students and verified Zen teachers. Among them were three Roman Catholic priests, Hugo M. Enomiya-Lassalle S.J., Ama Samy S.J. and Willigis Jäger OSB, who went on to become leading figures in the Christian Zen movement. The paper attempts to characterize their understanding of the relation between Zen and Christianity including differences among them. The last part of the paper pays attention to inspiration which comes from interaction of Zen and Christianity, and suggests some points for meditation. Keywords Christianity, Buddhism, Zen, meditation, kensho, Sanbo Kyodan, Haku'un Ryoko Yasutani, Koun Yamada, Hugo Makibi Enomiya-Lassalle, Willigis Jäger, Ama Samy
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