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The Four Noble Truths (and the Eightfold Path which followed from them) represent the basis of the Buddha's teaching. Historically, Lord Buddha Shakyamuni is said to have preached on these topics during his first public commentary following his enlightenment.
The First Noble Truth states that dukkha (suffering, dissatisfaction) exists, even that this is the natural and universal state of beings. The translation of the word dukkha from Pali has a bearing on how many readers will come to comprehend the basic teachings of the Buddha. The word dukkha is often rendered, in English, as "suffering". The resulting conclusion, "suffering exists" might suggest to many that Buddhism is a dire
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Buddhism Presentation: Zen Buddhism
Chiffon Anderson
REL/133
Deborah Wilkinson
February 23, 2015
Buddhism Presentation: Zen Buddhism
The religion of Buddhism started in the country of India around the fifth century BCE. Buddhism is known as a noneistic religion or as dharma which is the right way of living. Buddhism has a number of traditions, practices and beliefs all largely attributed t Siddhartha Gautama or Buddha “the awakened one.” The ultimate goal of Buddhism is to attain nirvana by practicing the middle way or the Noble Eightfold Path. Zen Buddhism became popular in China, Korea, and Japan and it puts stress on deep meditation. Zen Buddhism puts stress also on
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Running Head: Historical and Contemporary Manifestations of Worldwide Buddhism
Historical and Contemporary Manifestations of Worldwide Buddhism
Team B
KaMaria, Lakisha, Regina, and Tara
University of Phoenix
Overview and History of Buddhism
Regina’s section here…
Beliefs and Rituals of the four types of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism practice is an intense, dedicated, and time-consuming effort to attain enlightenment. Reaching Nirvana is the ultimate goal of the Theravada Buddhist. They strive for wisdom first. Thervada Buddhists enter on meditation and requires major personal dedication such as being a monk or nun. Thervada Buddhism
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Hinduism and Buddhism are two very unique religions. Buddhism is a monotheistic religion which was founded by a man named Siddhartha Guatama, also known as the Buddha, where as Hinduism has no true founder. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion that originated with the Aryans and eventually spread throughout India. These two religions were both founded in India and have several similarities and differences. Both have a spiritual goal but differ in their ways of achieving it.Hindu people strive to achieve Moshka, or union with Brahman. This can be reached by following the caste system. In this system, one must die a brahmin male in order to achieve Moshka. A Buddhist's goal is to reach Nirvana
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complex to grasp. The vision of a never-ending vicious cycle of bad karma being paid off life after life was not attractive to the later religions following the Upanishads. The concept of karma was accepted and rejected by some beliefs. The impact that the Upanishads had was the idea of liberation. New religions focused on “ the need for a way of life that would avoid the pains of endless rebirth†(Hopkins 53). Question 4- Salvation and the Self Hinduism and Theravada Buddhism have similar views for salvation and the realization of reality. Karma plays a big role in both. In both, ignorance is a big obstacle in one’s personality. In Buddhism, salvation is nirvana, “freedom from
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it, and the individuals who agree to call it a chair and recognize it at something to sit on. Not only is the existence of things and events utterly contingent but, according to this principle, their very identities are thoroughly dependent on each other” (64). With this philosophy, everything is interwoven and dependent on one another.
Also in Buddhism, there is the theory of emptiness that states, “things and events are empty in that they do not posses any immutable essence, intrinsic reality, or absolutely being that affords independence” (47). Therefore, because all things happen in reliance upon causes and circumstances, they are empty of fundamental existence. If everything and
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The Islamic and Buddhist faiths are vastly different. So distant from each other, it is hard to draw parallels between the two religions. The Islamic religion is exactly that; a monotheistic religion that believes in heaven, hell, and earth. However, the Buddhist religion is almost not a religion. The Buddhist faith rejects the idea of an afterlife and also rejects the idea of deity. Instead Buddhism focuses on reaching nirvana. The Islamic religion is a monotheistic religion that stems from the Judeo-Christian origins and believes in Allah, a supreme being that must be worshiped by his followers; Buddhism is a system of beliefs focuses on reaching a state of enlightenment known as nirvana
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AO1: “Examine the distinctive features of Pure Land Buddhism”
Pure Land Buddhism offers a way to enlightenment for people who can’t handle the subtleties of meditation, endure long rituals, or just live especially good lives. The essential practice in Pure Land Buddhism is the chanting of the name Amitabha Buddha with total concentration, trusting that one will reborn in Pure Land, where it is much easier for a being to work towards enlightenment. Pure Land Buddhism is particularly popular in China and Japan.
Pure Land Buddhism as a school of Buddhist thinking began in India around the 2nd century BCE. Tan Luan was the first master of Pure Land lineage. He had his religious calling
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The ideas of Hinduism and Buddhism both originated in India. However, the origin of Hinduism dates back to over 5,000 years ago whereas the origin of Buddhism came much later after that. Although Buddhism might show some Hindu ideas, it is still its own religion and continues to be practiced by millions today. Both religions have a huge influence throughout the world and have a lot in common while still showing unique individual rituals. Hinduism is the oldest religion as well as the world's third largest religion with the most complex religious system. There is no date to when it began nor is there a precise founder - it is a religion that has no beginning or end. Hindus believe in over
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Hinduism vs. Buddhism It is very easy to confuse Hinduism and Buddhism religions. In many ways the two religions are a lot like, but they also differ in a lot of ways. This paper will better inform you by comparing and contrasting Hinduism and Buddhism.Hinduism, a religion that originated in India and is still practiced by most of its inhabitants, is a blend of ancient Aryan traditions with religious beliefs of peoples the Aryans conquered. Hinduism is a major world religion, not merely by virtue of its many followers, which estimated at more than 700 million, but also because of its profound influence on many other religions during its long, unbroken history. It's history dates back to
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Viewing Buddhism Through Christian Eyes
“The true meaning of the precepts is not just that one should refrain from drinking alcohol, but also from getting drunk on nirvana.” Bassui. Just one of the inspirational quotes that were preached to me over my past experiences of the religion known as Buddhism. As a Christian (Baptist) you usually overlook other views on what their persona consist of in their religion, but I took the time to pursue this informational faith. The time spent growing up being raised as a Christian comes with its benefits and its downsides. In schools I was teased about having a faith, criticized about my beliefs. Seeing as though Christianity is the number one
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What's Buddhist about Socially Engaged BuddhismDavid R. LoyWhat makes socially engaged Buddhism Buddhist? Is it enough to say, «Buddhism emphasizes compassion, so I try to live compassionately»? Compassion is essential to Buddhism, to be sure, but that sentiment does not by itself distinguish socially engaged Buddhism from socially engaged Christianity, or any other socially engaged form of spirituality. If every major religion emphasizes compassion, at least in principle, we want to know: is there anything more specific to say about the type of social engagement that Buddhism encourages?The first answer - and the most important answer - is: no. When we respond to social
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first example is of Buddhism of the Theravada tradition. Most commonly practiced in the Southeast of Asia, excluding the country of Vietnam. This meditational practice is called Satipatthana. It is done through a process of meditative posture (through sitting, usually,) mindfulness (a controlling of thoughts,) and guided direction of thought (although not specific) (Cannon 233-42).
The second example is of Eastern Orthodox Christianity’s Hesychasm. This method of meditation stresses the use of the Jesus Prayer as a means for attaining the desired mental and spiritual openness. To focus ones’ attention on the name of Jesus and on its significance for the one praying. There are two ways
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Buddhism
Traci Gentry
Hum 130
01-15-2012
Buddhism is a path one chooses to take and it is not considered a religion. Buddhism is about experiencing the right of life through enlightenment. Meditation is the way of life for a Buddhist; anyone can learn meditation and experience great beliefs. The story of Buddhism begins with Siddhartha Gautama.
Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini, approximately 2,500 years ago. He was said to have been born to a royal family and kept in the confines of his royalty. He lived with fine clothes, white umbrellas for shade, a mansion for each season, and a harem of dancing girls. His father the King kept Siddhartha from seeing the “four sights
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Annie Sullivan21 September, 2014Professor ThrashEnglish-123-Q1139The Future of Buddhism in the WestPerhaps the most universal question among humanity is in regards to the purpose of our existence here on earth. In Western society, a multitude of beliefs and theories hearten the curiosity of many people- but is that really enough anymore? The state of the world is in crisis as war, poverty, and sickness undermine our universal well-being. Corrupt political systems are staggering while the world economy plummets, and any sort of moral resolution seems hopelessly unattainable. Even younger generations are beginning to recognize that their investment in the
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A community, a system of belief, a tradition and a way of life- Catholicism and Theravada Buddhism are all of these and many more. There are many affinities between Theravada Buddhism and Catholicism, but each tradition is marked with its own unique origins. Thus it is valuable to explore Buddhist rituals, practices, ethics and morals comparatively to those Catholic, but equally important to examine those features that are uniquely their own religion.
Every religion that strives to achieve its own way of life chooses distinctive practices and rituals to reach their desired spiritual goals. When considering Catholicism and Buddhism, the two main forms of worship are prayer and meditation
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The first time I had heard of anything relating to Buddhism (other than learning a few generalities about the Dalai Lama and meditation in school) was in 1993 during the Academy Awards. Instead of reading the teleprompter, Richard Gere gave a speech asking the Chinese to withdraw from Tibet. He was subsequently banned from presenting at the Oscars but not without much publicity. I did not understand the issue and his Oscar banning so I researched the Chinese’s occupation of Tibet and the request to withdraw the troops. I also did some research on Richard Gere and one of the most prominent aspects of him was his religion – Buddhism. Since then, the only practicing Buddhists I’m
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Meng Li
Exam Essay 1
RELS-U277-001
Dr. Wessinger
Hinduism is defined as an animistic Basic Religion. The term Basic Religion is created and introduced by an American historian of religions, Lewis M. Hopfe. Indigenous peoples “original inhabitants” who are living in simple economics and people who are living in industrialized and information economies practice Basic Religion in their daily lives. There are many characteristics of Basic Religion. For example, as other religions, Basic Religion also has an ultimate concern that is whether the believers are in harmony with sacred beings and forces. Also, for the view of human nature, Basic Religion emphasizes on the relationship between
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Buddhism---The Project is Located in the Powerpoint Attached.An Included Summary of Buddhism is belowBuddhism (also known as Buddha Dharma, "the teachings of the awakened one") is a religion, a practical philosophy, and arguably a psychology, focusing on the teachings of Gautama Buddha (Pali: Gotama Buddha), who lived on the Indian subcontinent most likely from the mid-6th to the early 5th century BCE. Buddhism spread throughout the subcontinent in the five centuries following the Buddha's passing, and propagated into Central, Southeast, and East Asia over the next two millennia. Today, Buddhism is divided primarily into three traditions: Theravāda (Sanskrit: Sthaviravāda), Mah
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Introduction
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Buddhism and Hinduism originated from the same region, India. The similarities do not end there but continue as they are attentive on their natural surroundings, the things around them, forms of meditation, as well as their belief in several hells and heavens, or higher and lower worlds. Death comes across human’s minds at one point of their lives and the very truth is everyone dies. What is important about religion is how followers live by the guidelines and ethics during their lifetime until death. There are several topics of life that need to be focused on to make sure that when death comes one can be complete Hinduism and Buddhism believe having a purpose in life, karma which can
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Both Hinduism and Buddhism emphasize the illusory nature of the world and the role of karma in keeping men bound to this world and the cycle of births and deaths.
2) According to the Buddha, desire is the root cause of suffering and removal of desire results in the cessation of suffering. Some of the Hindu texts such as the Upanishads (Isa) and the Bhagavadgita consider doing actions prompted by desire an attachment would lead to bondage and suffering and that performing actions without desiring the fruit of action would result in liberation.
3) Both religions believe in the concept of karma, transmigration of souls and the cycle of births and deaths for each soul.
4) Both
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Critical Thinking
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Contemporary Worldviews
Liberty University Online
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Buddhism
Origin
Buddhism is not overly concerned with the question of origin and is better understood to be a philosophy. Buddha himself believed in a lifeform or energy as opposed to God. (Hindson & Caner, 2008, p.115) We also learn from Weider and Gutierrez (2013) that Buddhism is a form of the pantheism worldview and as such, “involves reverence for the Universe rather than for any creator being or personal God.â€
Identity
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3) Compare Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism. How were these religions influenced by India's social structure?
Although there are similarities to Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, they are more different than they are alike. The three most popular religions in India in the early 5th century B.C.E., and arguably still very popular in the region today, all have ties to the early Brahmanic religion that they were formed from and in some cases attempted to separate themselves from 1.
Starting with Jainism, is a religion that was at its roots was an attempt to establish a new religion that went against or separated itself from the original Brahmanic religion. It came to life similar to the way
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As we all know, the term 'religion' refers to an institutionalized system of beliefs, rites, practices, or an ethical code. For centuries, people have been drawn to metaphysics. The human mind has always been intrigued by the unseen or the unknown. Some of the most popular religions came into existence due to the fascination for the unknown impact crusher. Buddhism which is one of the most popular religions is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
According to Buddhist belief, desires are the cause of pain and suffering. Enlightenment can only be achieved when one is free from desires. Buddha suggested an Eightfold Path that would help people end their suffering. This is the key
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Worship of the Creator and Worship of the Creation
Christianity and Buddhism both have core beliefs that appeal to the masses and were easily spread through the missionary progress of Jesus Christ and Buddha. Naturally, Buddhism and Christianity have their similarities and differences. Each religion has a specific set of morals, which are considered and affect the religion’s follower’s actions, thoughts, and character.
Life after Death
Buddhism teaches that humans are bound to a perpetual cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth called samsara. Depending on a person’s karma, the good and bad deeds of their present and former lives, each rebirth could bring a better, a worse
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well-being. They have also faced scrutiny and discrimination from other groups. How they have adapted and persevered during these times contributes to their cultural history.
Buddhism is a religion practiced by nearly 300 million people around the world, but is a little known religion to westerners. It is gaining popularity in western countries because its philosophies lend to the minimalistic trends that are becoming popular in America. More than just a religion, Buddhism differs from other religions because does not worship idols or gods, instead it is designed to teach its followers a deep understanding of the human mind, and to find the path to enlightenment. Another unique
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Blake Watson
November-1-2013
James & Kathleen
Hum 140 & Eng 101
5 Page Essay Final
World Views/Benefits from Hinduism & Buddhism
(Quotes are italicized and the source of the quote is bolded)
Although Hinduism and Buddhism are third world country religions that most of us are not familiar with, does not mean we cannot benefit or get something out of them ourselves, whether we believe in them or not. Here in this essay i will be talking about the similarities and differences that contrast
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Buddhism vs Hinduism
Hinduism and Buddhism are the two main religions of Ancient India. Both religions share
Common beliefs but also have their differences. Some differences are the deities worshipped, the founders of the religions, sacred writings observed, and meditation practices. Through out this essay we will explore and compare the similarities and the differences in both of these religions.
Hinduism Religion
In the Hindu religion, the founder was not one person alone. It is believed by historians that the Aryans developed Hinduism over 3500 years ago. The Hindu religion was developed around the caste system. The caste system was the social class of India. At the top
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Comparison of Two Religions
World Religions
January 30, 2014
Hinduism and Buddhism
Hinduism can be traced back to about 1500 BCE. The word Hindu is a geographical marker derived from the Sanskrit word for river, sindhu, where the Indus River acquired its name. There is no founder for Hinduism unlike Buddhism; it has no time or space of origin. However it was influenced by other cultures in which one of them is the oldest indigenous influence with symbols and deities to the Indus valley. This society is one of the oldest civilizations that date back to the third millennium B.C. This date places the religion a thousand years before the inscription of the Old Testament. There is a
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The current Dalai Lama and his impacts
Buddhism originated in India and spread primarily through Asia. Now, it has become a worldwide religion, such as, the Tibetan Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhism has already established many communities of immigrant Tibetans in California, Colorado, New York, Hawaii, Switzerland, France, and Great Britain. Also, museums regularly acquire and show Tibetan Buddhist art (Molloy, 2008). Why does Tibetan Buddhism draw so much attention at present? One of reasons is the current Dalai Lama who has a significant impact on the people around the world.
Who is “Dalai Lama” and why does he have such a significant impact on the people around the world? A religious reform
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Nan Zhang
Professor’s Name
Religion
Date
Tara Boddhisatwa
Introduction
Buddhism was born in India, in the ancient Kingdom of Magadha (modern day Bihar). Its founder was Siddhartha Gautama, later known as the Buddha (or the ‘Awakened One’). Buddhism as a way of life was protest against the elite Sanskritization that Brahminism came to be. With time, the Buddhist movement was divided into two main schools of philosophy- the Hinayana School and the Mahayana School. The concept of Boddhisatwa was popularized by the Mahayana School of thought. According to Buddhist belief, a Boddhisatwa is an enlightened being whose purpose in life is to guide every being to Nirvana through compassion.
Tara
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Religious Beliefs and Traditions I simulation Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Four Yogic Paths and Jainism Worksheet located on the student website.
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Week Three: Buddhism
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Objectives 3.1 Describe significant moments in the Buddha’s life. 3.2 Explain the basic Buddhist teachings. 3.3 Describe the three major Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana). Read Ch. 4 of Experiencing the World’s Religions. Review this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Review the Resources section at the end of the assigned text reading. Participate in class discussion. Through out Week DQ 1 July 17 and DQ 2 July 19 July 22 2
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Xuebing Feng
Chinese 155
Fall 2009
Essay #2
Chinese and Buddhist Beliefs in the Medieval Chinese Netherworld
It was during the late Han dynasty during the first and second centuries A.D. that Buddhism first arrived in China. As the Han dynasty began to wane so too did the people’s faith in the associated Confucian beliefs. Many turned to the relatively new Buddhist principles. As Buddhism continued to develop in China, it influenced and was influenced by indigenous Chinese culture and beliefs. This interaction plays itself out and can be easily noted in the development of the netherworld, which we gain insight from through Buddhist miracle tales that speak of this netherworld
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THE POWER OF CHANTING NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO
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The purpose of the Daishonin’s Buddhism is to enable us to win in life and in society. Especially when we’re faced with hardships or challenges, which are the time to read the Gosho, the writings of Nichiren Daishonin. By doing so, our outlook will brighten. The light of hope will dispel the darkness. And the bright sun of courage will rise in our hearts.
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When we embrace the Daishonin’s Buddhism of the sun, which illuminates the entire world, there is no knotty problem that we cannot surmount
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When considering how the presence of Buddhism can impact the modern day United States, two of the more significant impacts can be felt on the political and social levels. Let’s talk first, about how those practicing different religions, especially those of a Middle Eastern origin, can affect foreign politics in ways we may not even realize, at first. When members of the Senate, Congress, or even the President himself, visit with politicians and diplomats from the Middle East, they are first schooled on some basic rules involving such interactions. Many things that may be considered acceptable by Christian beliefs, or, by those of an American origin, could be at best, misunderstood, and, at
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Decline of Buddhism
Buddhism displaced as Turkish invasions destroy holy sites, temples.1196 Muslim forces destroy library of Nalanda.Thousands of monks exiled.
Development of Hinduism
Growth of devotional cults.Esp. Vishnu, Shiva.Promise of salvation.Especially popular in southern India, spreads to north.
Devotional Philosophers
Shankara, Brahmin philosopher -of 9th c. CE.Devotee of Shiva.Synthesized Hindu writings in Platonic form.Preferred rigorous logical analysis to emotional devotion.
Ramanuja, Brahmin philosopher -11th-early 12th c.Challenges Shankara’s emphasis on intellect.Laid philosophical foundations of contemporary Hinduism.
Conversion to Islam
25 million converts by
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reform was needed due to the harsh and unjust ways of the Jewish culture. As a result, Christianity emerged as a solution for the Roman Empire's unfair social structure and treatment towards other ethnic groups. The positive aspects of the Jewish culture remained but the negative aspects were replaced with Christian ideas.Another example of religions spreading as a result of a need for reform is Buddhism. Asoka was the ruler of the Indian Empire whose main goal was victory in warfare. Eventually he became tired of the constant chaos and violence that a political reform was needed to end the wars. Asoka turned to Buddhism as a solution. As a result, Buddhism spread greatly throughout India and
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will examine bushido, and how people honored it during this time.
The long way of the samurai was morphed into what is known Bushido. Bushido was born from two main influences, Shinto and Buddhism. Samurai in Medieval Japan made up of less then 10% of population yet had a large influence in the Japanese culture. They were loyal to there lords, who are probably another samurai. They would fallow their lord into death, if disappointed their master they would conduct seppuku/hard-kin. This is the ultimate way of showing their faith. Though bows and arrows were popular during this era, Japanese swords were seen as the more bushido way to fight. In the beginning of bushido, females would even
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, the fact that Buddha was apt to amalgamate other religions and assimilate their themes played a key role as to the number of converts. He "responded to the challenges of the day using the religious and cultural resources available to him" , allowing for society to embrace the new religion because of the general acceptance and openness.Also, preaching in the vernacular (Pali- language of the people) as opposed to Sanskrit (language of religion) had the effect of Buddhism seeming more approachable, resulting in support that was much greater than any religion from 5th Century had seen. The use of the common language allowed oral recounts, following personal interpretation rather than a set
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enemies. Rather than fall
victim to this, the Samurai considered seppuku, or suicide by
disembowelment, a better choice. With the introduction of Buddhism to
Japan, Shinto took the rituals and concepts that Buddhism had for death and
then incorporated it into their own religion. It was then common practice
to see not only Kami Danas in people’s homes, but also now Butsu Dans or
Buddha Shelfs. At this point, Buddhism and Shinto coexisted in people’s
lives, born and raised primarily Shinto but then turning towards Buddhism
as they life progressed and as they turned toward their final years. In
summation, Shinto is an interesting religion that is primarily based on
tradition. Due to this
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In China and Japan, there are numerous similarities and differences in
their religions. People have their choices of following a certain religion.
China is a country with great diversity as well as Japan. Religion is a big deal to many Asians.
Chinas religions major religions and beliefs are Taoism, Confucianism,
Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Dongba and Protestant. China has about 5.5
million Protestants and 3.5 million Catholics. Confucianism is one of the
major philosophies that concerns human society, social relations, and
individual conduct. It is more of a social and ethical philosophy than a
religion. Confucianism was adopted as a state religion which
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The foundation of Buddhism as laid out by Buddha Siddharthe Guatama is summarized by The Four Noble Truths and The Eight-Fold Path. The Four Noble Truths deal primarily with the suffering and negative aspects of the human condition. The first three Truths include 1) All life entails suffering, 2) The cause of suffering is desire, 3) Removing desire removes suffering. While these three deal only with the flaws of the human condition and fail to offer a viable solution, the fourth Noble Truth attempts to lead the believer on the right path to nirvana. The way for removing desire is to follow the Eight-Fold Path. The Eight-Fold Path is a step-by-step "program" that if followed correctly
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immortality. This can have various meanings: eternal life, longevity of life, or attainment of superhuman physical abilities. Taoists have sought longevity by a variety of methods, such as:
- Exploring alchemy with the goal of finding the elixir of immortality
- Focusing attention on the body through diet, exercises, and mindfulness
- Regulating the breath (ch'i), circulating its power deliberately to all parts of the body
- Behaving in a moral way that is in harmony with the Tao
Buddhism
In Buddhism, the primary purpose of life is to end suffering. Buddha's teachings describe a way to end suffering, attain enlightment and eventually end the cycle of
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time and energy focused on business results (Cañas & Sondak, 2010). Often time’s religious differences can create conflict in the workplace if not properly addressed and managed. In my paper I will be analyzing two scenarios of religious differences in the workplace and discuss how management, employees and coworker’s should respond to the situation. After analyzing these situations, I will discuss how Buddhism potentially impacts the workplace and draw upon my opinions to explain the importance of managing religious diversity.
Scenario One
Creating a Religious Diversity Culture
In scenario one a recently hired employee, Sonia, begins to wear loose-fitting clothing and a headscarf to
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not know how to practice violin, it will be more difficult to understand the beauty of violinist performance.
In addition, I did not think the World Almanac provided accurate information for Non-Christian religion in a real life situation. As far as I experience of the Buddhism, their organization are Sangha, only described on the level people who become a monk or nun. Actually, rituals can also be performed by any-one as long as one practice or have faith in Buddha similar the organization of Hinduism. Also, there are difference between the Buddhism division's regarding the organization. In real life, Tibetan Buddhism is widely practice and very hierarchy, however, it is not so
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Women Status and Eastern Religions
The Eastern religions are a major part of the world religions. They have a significant influence on the women status. We will try to examine Korea’s Shamanism, Japan’s Shintoism, and India’s Buddhism and attempt to see how women status be change throughout the course of the time.
Since two thousand five hundred BCE, Shamanism is an indigenous religion in Korea. Shaman is a medium between the physical and spiritual worlds. Typically, Shamans are mostly women. They are responsible to contact spirits, to obtain wisdom, guidance, future knowledge, healing cures, and good fortune. In order to becoming a Shaman, there are three steps. First
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Critical Thinking Assignment
Part I: What is Buddhism?
According to the reading and additional research “Buddhism” was founded by a royal prince Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) “Awakened” or “Enlightened One” in 624 century before the birth of Christ in what is now part of Nepal. Some would say that Buddhism is better understood as an ethic and philosophy rather than a religion and follows concepts from meditation to The Four Nobel Truths and The Eightfold Noble Path. In all his eighty-four thousand teachings, Buddha Shakyamuni’s objective was to lead people to permanent freedom from suffering. He understood that temporary liberation from misery and hardship was not enough, he wanted to
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in these countries , religious organizations and beliefs continue to influence political behavior , indeed, religion is very central to traditional values, many people often identify national or regional cultures by the predominant religion. Religion and modernity influence one another.
The four great religions of the Third World are Catholicism (Christianity); Islam; Hinduism; and Buddhism.
There are only four religions in the Third World countries false (true/false)
The names of other religions that are found in the Third World include Protestantism (part of Christianity), Judaism, Confucianism, Christian Orthodox (Minorities), Scientology and Local traditional religions (Animism
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| |United States |Japan |
|Religion |Christianity |Shinto and Buddhism |
| | |Shinto: Spirit awaits funeral rites |
|Death and afterlife |Heaven or Hell |Buddhism: Karma |
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The main religion in the US would be Christianity where they belief the Son of God, Jesus is sent to save humanity
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