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Peace is Every Step by Hanh

bits of philosophy. For example, transcendental meditation is thought by some westerners as being a way one opens the door to the ...

Eastern Religions and the Self Concept

In five pages this paper examines the Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism religions in terms of the concepts of self and reincarnation...

Discussion of Hermann Hesse's Siddartha

In five pages this paper analyzes Siddhartha's journey in a consideration of the author's life as well as the parallels that exist...

Twenty First Century Challenges to Buddhism

In six pages Buddhism is discussed in terms of its basic principles with an examination of how it can continue to prosper througho...

D.T. Suzuki's The Manual of Zen Buddhism

This paper discusses The Manual of Zen Buddhism by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki in four pages. Three sources are cited in the bibliogra...

Basic Concepts of Zen Buddhism

Zen Buddhism is the focus of this conceptual report consisting of five pages. Four sources are cited in the bibliography....

Psychotherapy and Zen Buddhism

In twelve pages this paper examines the patient benefits of mutual applications of Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy. Seven sources ...

Philosophy and Ethics of Buddhism

In five pages Buddhism is examined both in terms of philosophy and its ethical content. Three sources are cited in the bibliograp...

Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and Diversity

"white" churches despite the fact that acceptance is preached as part of the religion itself. A student wanting to embark on a ca...

Religion and the Afterlife

In five pages this paper discusses life after death in a consideration of the religions Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity. Thre...

Belief in God in Hinduism and Buddhism

reverence that can only be achieved through understanding the esoteric aspects of the three worlds. "The experiential and devotio...

Opening the Eye of New Awareness by Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatzo

This text is summarized and analyzed in six pages with a comparison offered between Christianity and Buddhism. There are no other...

Three Pillars of Zen by Philip Kapleau

In five pages Zen Buddhism as portrayed by Philip Kapleau's text is summarized and its major points analyzed. There are no other ...

Four Noble Truths, Meditation, and Buddhism

In two pages the Four Noble Truths and how meditation fits into these beliefs are discussed in an examination of Buddhism, with th...

Social and Political Change Through Religion

In five pages this paper examines how Buddhism and Christianity have each evolved through development and the impact of sociopolit...

Moksha and Nirvana Distinction

been taught as a sure and sufficient means for the attainment of our spiritual goal, call it Mukti, Moksha, Nirvana, Liberation or...

Islam and Buddhism Spread Throughout Asia

the silk trade in general, laid the groundwork for the spread of religion. One might compare the phenomenon to the Internet today....

Buddhism and Utilitarianism

consciousness" (Sayadaw). These are the normal processes of perception, movement, and consciousness. With this concept Buddha arri...

Common Themes in Jung's Theories and Buddhism

Buddha identified Four Noble Truths. They may be briefly stated as follows: Human life is an existence of suffering. Human sufferi...

Relationship Between Music and Religious Practices Like Buddhism

This then introduces the debate regarding predestination and free will: if...

Transgendered, Transsexual, and Homosexual Individuals and Religion

sex with a male, after the manner of sex with a woman, they have both committed an abomination, they shall surely be killed" (Quot...

Judaism and Buddhism

doctrines of faith and hope as the two primary elements of Judaism (Schechter, 2002). Buddhism decrees outright respect for...

Similarities and Differences That Exist Among Global Religions

that their God will ultimately rule the world, that the Jews have established the doctrines of faith and hope as the "two most pro...

Similarities and Differences Between Buddhism and Confucianism as Experienced in China

there are certainly differences between the two disciplines and this creates a source of conflict. That said, while Confucianism ...

Three Historical Points

found seems to be religious in intent, but no one is sure (Swanson, 1998). The civilization reached its height in about 2500 BC an...

Buddhism: Sacred Text v. Ritual

Buddha perceived many faults with the status quo approach to religion. He consequently proposed radical alternatives advocating i...

African American Forms of Narrative

wish to purchase his children," but this was never allowed (Jacobs 11). Her life changed forever when she came into the ownership ...

Buddha: Buddhism and Hinduism

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" ...

Jesus and Buddha

salvation" (Hanh). Buddhism holds that individuality is an illusion and teaches a belief in the "non-self" or "anatta" (Hanh). Chr...

Origins and Influences of Buddhism

and responsible for the advent of Buddhism. To some extent, his unique history would lay the groundwork for his interest in spirit...