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Essays 271 - 300
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...
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...
found seems to be religious in intent, but no one is sure (Swanson, 1998). The civilization reached its height in about 2500 BC an...
salvation" (Hanh). Buddhism holds that individuality is an illusion and teaches a belief in the "non-self" or "anatta" (Hanh). Chr...
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" ...
consciousness" (Sayadaw). These are the normal processes of perception, movement, and consciousness. With this concept Buddha arri...
Koran, Jews follow the Torah or Tanakh (Rich, 2006), Buddhists follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama was is also known as the...
was accepted as a method for achieving this goal (Beals, 2002, p. 24). During this era, the majority of women seeking abortions we...
revelations of Judaism and then Christianity, but draws the story onward to yet another climax" (Neusner, 2006). Neusner says that...
tomatoes and carrots: eating the tomato does not adversely affect the tomato plant; eating a carrot kills the plant. Buddhism ...
(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...
the people of your kingdom should adopt. The Vajrayana "mythologizes the doctrine of emptiness" (Conze, 2003, p. 178). Through t...
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...
tradition, also included transmigration: "Karma is ... the momentum of our actions that propels us through sa?sara, the continuous...
most ancient religions. Monotheistic, Jews believe that creation is the work of a "single, all-knowing divinity" and that everythi...
This paper briefly summarizes each and considers the concept of the "no-mind" as discussed by Sixth Patriarch Hui-neng. Discussion...
Religion offers tremendous insight into life. Most religions regard our worldly lives as tests where we must endure a certain...
Buddhism is one of the worlds most prominent religions. There are, of course, dozens of different schools of Buddhist philosophy...
In this 4-page paper, the author describes the importance of texts and temples in Buddhism and Hinduism. The views of a representa...
constant change. In order to achieve spiritual gratification, an individual must learn how to adapt successfully through change, ...
about the existence of God" (Thuruthiyil). However, there are some factors common to the various religions that come under the umb...
This research paper presents the health beliefs of three world religions, specifically Indigenous Sacred Ways, Hinduism and Buddhi...
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...
seek the same health goals for clients as in mainstream nursing, nurses in remote locations often cope with problems and obstacles...