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salvation" (Hanh). Buddhism holds that individuality is an illusion and teaches a belief in the "non-self" or "anatta" (Hanh). Chr...
found seems to be religious in intent, but no one is sure (Swanson, 1998). The civilization reached its height in about 2500 BC an...
(Alisimo, 2007). When this freedom is finally attained, the practitioner has reached Nirvana (Alisimo, 2007). Mahayana Buddhism u...
revelations of Judaism and then Christianity, but draws the story onward to yet another climax" (Neusner, 2006). Neusner says that...
by way of recognition toward such shortcomings that humanity could overcome this "profound error" (Nehamas, 1994, p. 40), diligent...
into Zen Buddhism, which absorbed much of its metaphysical orientation from Taoist teachings (Suzuki 4). Unlike Indian Buddhism,...
Buddhists believe that the mind is non-physical and is reborn in another form after the brain dies. pragmatism: pragmatic philos...
came about where concepts such as heaven, divinity, truth, the sanctity of birth, and sacrifice (2005). These were new concepts in...
with God (Eck, 1991). One gets a sense that he people go because they want to and not due to a sense of obligation. Offerings are...
of recognizing cause and effect. Throughout the history of Buddhism, there were disputes and different sects emerged. The first ...
Water (Matritamah) represents the feminine or maternal aspects of life in the Hindu tradition. An integral function of the ...
today, scholars see three types of Buddhism: "immigrant Buddhism," "import Buddhism" and "export Buddhism" (Buddhism in the United...
a Buddhist monk, Venerable Thich Nhah Hanh, "whether he would rather have peace under a communist regime that would mean the end o...
of Mahayana Buddhism. Its basic elements are practically identical to this form of Buddhism, in fact. Buddhism is in many ways o...
consciousness" (Sayadaw). These are the normal processes of perception, movement, and consciousness. With this concept Buddha arri...
In ten pages this paper discusses the style and development of Kamakuran Period art in a consideration of Buddhism, priests, spiri...
In five pages the ways in which Buddhism traveled to China and became an integral component in its religious practices and as a ph...
In nine pages this paper considers Zen Buddhism and Heidegger's teaching in a discussion of how meditation and its value relates t...
second wife (Brooks 211). Until this century, most Muslims married soon after puberty. Today, however, its generally recognized t...
constant change. In order to achieve spiritual gratification, an individual must learn how to adapt successfully through change, ...
This essay pertains to how the deity Siva is portrayed within the context of Hindu texts. Ten pages in length, five sources are ci...
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...
Religion v Tradition A religion is typically described in relation to a god. Hinduism,...
Hinduism is characterized by a complexity of sacred elements. Each of these elements has deep significance and meaning....
study the Vedas. This particular Hindu book says that women "are entirely worthless creatures" (Dharma Universe, 2010). Even so,...
This essay presents an overview of Buddhism that explains the fundamental beliefs of this world religion. The Buddhist orientation...
This research paper presents an overview of Buddhism. The topics covered include the religion's origins, its major concepts, and p...
This essay draws upon research to order to present a hypothetical interview with an adherent of Buddhism. Six pages in length, fiv...
Buddhism is one of the worlds most prominent religions. There are, of course, dozens of different schools of Buddhist philosophy...
This paper briefly summarizes each and considers the concept of the "no-mind" as discussed by Sixth Patriarch Hui-neng. Discussion...