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Death is a constant fear in human society. In Buddhism, Buddhists are willing to do merit Karma, meaning good behavior, because they want to suffer less in next life and eventually achieve Nirvana where they will not reborn or suffer in human form anymore. They believe that life contains a lot of sufferings, but death is not liberation for them because they will reborn and suffer again after they die. Although, witnessing the loss of their loved ones is a terrible suffering, Buddhists still see the death as part of the impermanence of life. Even if the suffer caused Continue reading...

This essay is going to refute the Buddhist thought that women are incapable of achieving enlightenment without being reborn as a man. As we know, Buddhism has a very long past; from India it slowly moved east through the eastern countries like China, Japan and Korea (Andrews 1). As a religion that discusses peace and kindness, it has begun to awaken significant interest in the Western Countries. The thing that made it difficult for Buddhism to spread its teachings in the west is the dismissive attitude in those countries. Throughout its spread to many countries, it has changed and Continue reading...

The history of Western Civilization is usually taught within the context of the three major Abrahamic religious traditions, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. These three religions have greatly impacted society, for both better and worse. However, for these people living within the West, the many non-Abrahamic religions are usually ignored. The most popular ones are Buddhism and Hinduism, which are most frequently practiced in Asian countries. These religions differ from the Abrahamic traditions in that they are older and not based on the teachings of the Torah and ancient Israel. They do not have a strict Holy Book, and are Continue reading...

How would a Buddhist describe the nature of the sacred?

Buddhists define the nature of the sacred according their principles and philosophy based on teachings of Buddha. The Buddhist teachings consist of the words of the Buddha that provide teachings, the rules of conduct and the transitional states after death. Buddhism asserts that all things are compound and impermanent except space and Nirvana. If one analyses the body and takes away the body and mind, the permanent entity that remains is the soul that is identical with the absolute and eternal. Buddhism believes in humanity and the methods of right living with a self-guided mind that has been trained Continue reading...

Dalai Lama is a consciously reborn Lama, one of many so-called “thulku” lamas in Buddhism. He belongs to Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism, which, in turn, takes root in Mahayana tradition. Mahayana Buddhism originated between 100 BCE and 100 AD. It was the era of decline of the Buddhist teachings in India, that were later brought by Marpa, a famous translator and a Tibetan Buddhist “saint”, to the highlands of Tibet. Thus when we compare Indian and Tibetan Buddhism we generally juxtapose Hinayana tradition that prevailed in India and Mahayana teachings that were predominant in Tibet from the very Continue reading...

Buddhism as a religion has greatly borrowed from the Vedic philosophy. Much of the Buddhist knowledge, as it is known today, was part of Vedic teachings. The Vedic traditions first found their way to India in the 1500BC in an invasion by Aryans. This is clearly documented in the Vedic hymns. The Vedic teachings are also said to have predicted the birth of Buddha who would be incarnate of the Supreme Personality Godhead in Gaya. Hundred years later Buddha or Siddhartha Gautama achieved spiritual enlightenment as he mediated in Gaya. This led to his spiritual birth that led to Continue reading...

The existing Vedic philosophy when the Buddha appeared followed the letter of the teachings but not the spirit. While the Indian people were skilled at the finer details of all of the ceremonies and rituals, they were not performing them for spiritual significance. Instead, they were using the sacred rites for a more secular sort of amusement. Instead of honoring the animals that they sacrificed, the Indians would turn the whole thing into a gluttonous frolic. They had forgotten that food was something to be honored as “health-bringinga dear and guileless friend” (Vedic Hymn CLXXXVII).
In Vedic tradition, the Continue reading...

When outsides of Austin, Texas, or Texas in general, think of the state they often do not consider it a cultural or religiously diverse mecca. It might shock people living outside the state lines to learn Texas entertains and welcomes individuals of all different cultures and religions, allowing them to set up places of residence and worship. One such place is the Chua Linh Son Buddhist Temple, located on 4604 Duval Road, in Austin Texas. It is an ornate Buddhist temple, elegant, pleasing, and beautiful to the eye of any individual, regardless of denomination. Catering primarily to the Vietnamese Continue reading...

The word Buddha means “awake” and this peaceful alertness is associated with the activity of meditation. My experience with Buddhism, founded by Gautama Buddha, is meditation related. He is not considered as a god, but as a man who has utilised all the possibilities of a human to gain strength, courage, wisdom and generosity.
Meditation is the mental exercise followed by all religions. All types of meditations, whether it uses a prayer silently or by chanting aloud is a way to silent the mind and make it more receptive for the visions and sounds received in that semi-trance state. Continue reading...

Religion is a core part of human culture. Precisely, it significantly affects and defines human values, interaction, norms, and behavior. Throughout human history, some cultures and religions have more easily admitted new faiths and ideas (i.e. China accepting Buddhism), and some less so (i.e., China and Japan less favorable to Christianity). The focus of this paper is to identify the factors contributing to the unrestrained acceptance of Buddhism in Japan. Precisely, it considers the qualities of Shinto that allowed Buddhism to enter Japan without much trouble. As well, it examines the factors that facilitated the ability of the two Continue reading...

Shinto is an ancient ethnic-based Japanese religion that is prevalent among the people of the country. It allows the practice of social activities that people are able to identify with and being an ethnic religion, it incorporates cultural activities and beliefs in shaping the lives of its followers and as a result command an enormous following. The religion is known to permit and incorporate other foreign cultures and people’s way of life in its own practices. Generally, the beliefs that are mostly propagated by Shinto makes it an animistic religion that believes in the existence of unique beings, Continue reading...

Existing as a practice that is too difficult to fully define with words, Zen Buddhism is, essentially, the art of self-realization and spiritual awakening. There are many things it is not, and yet it touches those aspects of life that cannot hold it, permeating every last thing as a basis for the understanding of why, how, and the patterns of life that enfold those who live within it. It is not a theory, a religion, or a belief, it simply is, and that remains enough for those who practice Zen Buddhism, that it remain what it is and not Continue reading...

Religion forms world view of people and influences their behavior. People who really have faith in their hearts are capable of many beautiful things and can truly be considered as those who possess divine force. However, religions differ as well as priorities and opinions. It is hard to find two people, who share absolutely common views on the nature of the sacred in a single congregation, let alone different ones. It makes our big world even more mysterious and interesting.
In the Christian tradition the main goal is to love God and all people. All the sacred comes from Continue reading...

Question 1: 1 Peter 4:10, Isaiah 1:16-17

I chose these two quotes because they represent, to me, the importance of doing good works to my personal journey. It is not enough to think of myself when I am trying to be a good person, I have to follow Jesus’ example as much as I can. Of course, He was the Son of God and was perfect; I am not perfect, but I am trying to be the best person I can be. Serving those less fortunate than myself is an important part of my spiritual journey. Jesus often walked among those that society considered to be Continue reading...

The Metropolitan Museum and its exhibition and interpretation of fine art is arguably among the best in the world (Karp & Lavine 7). The Metropolitan Museum has combined most of the non-Western materials in a single wing named the arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas. The exhibit is stunning with a wide variety of beautiful and quite large objects. Monumental wooden objects from Africa and New Guinea fill the display space. The museum balances the use of both traditional and modern exhibit forms to present the cultures of societies. Examples include reenactment, period setting, dioramas, photography, audio and video Continue reading...

Abstract

The cornerstone of the nursing profession lies in the process of healing and bringing the sick back to good health. Faith plays a central role in the healing process of patients. Therefore, it is important for nurses to grasp the essence of different denominations of faith of patients. Christianity and Buddhism have many common and divergent aspects applying to the healing process. It is important for the nursing profession to be aware of the nuances of the Christians’ and Buddhists’ faiths, so that the patients’ spiritual beliefs are given due consideration while providing medical services. This consideration of faith Continue reading...

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Thailand has been known as the “Land of Coups” due to the number of coups and attempted coups than any other countries in the world. Since the revolution in 1932 that marks the end of absolute monarchy in the country, a series of sporadic military interventions happened in the country that totaled to around 19 successful and attempted coups. The continuous military takeovers make Thailand known in the aspect of international politics. It has been Thailand’s way to overthrow their government through military actions that makes the coup culture become a normal political movement in resolving political unrest Continue reading...

Reincarnation is the process in which the soul, or some the ethereal entity of a living being moves from the dead body, to another body that is either being created or is born. Although many religions have some concept of reincarnation, this paper specifically focuses on Hinduism and Buddhism. Both these religions were born out of India and therefore share many similarities. As such, this paper will address compare and contrast the two religions and how they are both different and similar at the same time.
The Buddhists believe that reincarnation, or rebirth as most Buddhists call it, is Continue reading...

If Jamie were a Buddhist, he would have voted no. The beliefs and practices of Buddhists are based on teachings that are attributed to Siddhartha Gautama. Siddhartha Gautama is renowned for sharing his insights to assist sentient beings to end their suffering. Buddhists are known for supporting the monastic community. Buddhism puts a lot of emphasis on compassion. Compassion is all about sympathy, concern and consideration. This is the reason Jamie would vote no. He will show sympathy and consider helping the small tent community instead of passing a law that will not mind the suffering these communities are Continue reading...