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(Alisimo, 2007). When this freedom is finally attained, the practitioner has reached Nirvana (Alisimo, 2007). Mahayana Buddhism u...
Buddha perceived many faults with the status quo approach to religion. He consequently proposed radical alternatives advocating i...
consciousness" (Sayadaw). These are the normal processes of perception, movement, and consciousness. With this concept Buddha arri...
and responsible for the advent of Buddhism. To some extent, his unique history would lay the groundwork for his interest in spirit...
the fact that "The Buddhists consider the world to be full of sorrow and regard ending the sorrow as the chief aim of human life" ...
of Mahayana Buddhism. Its basic elements are practically identical to this form of Buddhism, in fact. Buddhism is in many ways o...
a Buddhist monk, Venerable Thich Nhah Hanh, "whether he would rather have peace under a communist regime that would mean the end o...
This paper examines how the Eastern precepts of Zen Buddhism have been impacted by Westernization in six pages. Five sources are ...
today, scholars see three types of Buddhism: "immigrant Buddhism," "import Buddhism" and "export Buddhism" (Buddhism in the United...
of recognizing cause and effect. Throughout the history of Buddhism, there were disputes and different sects emerged. The first ...
paths of their hair and the red dot or bindi that is displayed on the forehead" indicate they are sexually active in many ways (La...
highly insulted. That is just one example as to why it is important to understand differences in cultural backgrounds, particularl...
In six pages 'right action' is defined and a discussion of its practice and how two right action forms contribute to the wider sph...
constant change. In order to achieve spiritual gratification, an individual must learn how to adapt successfully through change, ...
Religion offers tremendous insight into life. Most religions regard our worldly lives as tests where we must endure a certain...
This paper briefly summarizes each and considers the concept of the "no-mind" as discussed by Sixth Patriarch Hui-neng. Discussion...
Buddhism is one of the worlds most prominent religions. There are, of course, dozens of different schools of Buddhist philosophy...
about the existence of God" (Thuruthiyil). However, there are some factors common to the various religions that come under the umb...
In this 4-page paper, the author describes the importance of texts and temples in Buddhism and Hinduism. The views of a representa...
Buddhism is one of the most widely spread religions in the world. It is perhaps unlike many other religions for it teaches a way o...
Koran, Jews follow the Torah or Tanakh (Rich, 2006), Buddhists follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama was is also known as the...
In ten pages the ways in which Buddhism has been practiced in the United States are examined in terms of various sects, its social...
was accepted as a method for achieving this goal (Beals, 2002, p. 24). During this era, the majority of women seeking abortions we...
tomatoes and carrots: eating the tomato does not adversely affect the tomato plant; eating a carrot kills the plant. Buddhism ...
reverence that can only be achieved through understanding the esoteric aspects of the three worlds. "The experiential and devotio...
been taught as a sure and sufficient means for the attainment of our spiritual goal, call it Mukti, Moksha, Nirvana, Liberation or...
In five pages Zen Buddhism as portrayed by Philip Kapleau's text is summarized and its major points analyzed. There are no other ...
In two pages the Four Noble Truths and how meditation fits into these beliefs are discussed in an examination of Buddhism, with th...
In seven pages the different forms of Buddhism practiced in China are examined in an historical overview and consideration of how ...
In five pages this paper examines how the Eastern philosophies of Zen Buddhism, Taoism, Keiji Nishitani, and Dogan can influence t...