There are both good fats and bad fats; staying away from bad fats can be easy if you know what you are looking for. The fats that are bad for us are saturated, and trans fats and the better fats are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Saturated fats turn solid at room temperature because they have a chemical makeup where the carbon atoms are saturated with hydrogen atoms. Trans-fatty acids are fats that have been created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils so they can become more solid. Trans fatty acids are seen on ingredient labels as “partially hydrogenated oils”. Hydrogenated fats are considered as trans fats because these fats have been created in an industrial process. Trans-fatty acids are harmful because they raise the bad or LDL cholesterol levels and lower the HDL or good cholesterol levels in our bodies. They also increase the risk of heart disease and strokes and have also been associated with developing type 2 diabetes. Unsaturated fats are found in fish, nuts, seeds, and oils from plants, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are two unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats are good for the body because they help lower blood cholesterol levels.…
Also, every member is allowing to express their feeling and emotions which makes the civilization less susceptible to become a depressive and unhealthy environment. Kaluli teach their child how to manage their anger by letting the know that there is always…
In Indian belief, the force generated by one's behavior in a previous life that decides the level at which an individual will be reborn.…
Karma – in Hinduism, all the deeds of a person’s life that affect existence in the next life.…
The land was the fundamental basis for spiritual, cultural and physical life; the spirits of ancestors were believed to co-exist on earth in the form of animals, plant, marine and rock formations. This ensured their connection with current and future generations. Each clan had their own ancestral totem to which they would be appointed as custodians. Totemic guardianship rights were passed on from generation to generation (Adams, 2000).…
Moksha- in Indian regions and Indian philosophy, it connotes freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth.…
Many religions of the world have eight elements in common. The elements are a belief system, community, central myths, ritual, ethics, characteristic emotional experiences, material expression, and sacredness. These elements help shape religions and the people who believe in them. In this paper I discuss how these elements are similar or how they differ in each of a few of indigenous religions.…
As an expressive compilation of all beliefs of Buddhism, Wesak incorporates all it means to be a Buddhist: the Three Jewels, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold path. The commemorating festival of the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha employs ritual practices to outwardly express and inwardly contemplate their commitment and yearning to reach enlightenment. In expression of the 3 Jewels, adherents kneel and bow 3 times a day, taking the 3 refugees “I take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha”. Puja is the act of showing reverence to a ‘god’ like creature, but because Buddhists do not worship the Buddha himself, concentration goes to connecting to his spiritual wisdom and to one’s self, as communicated in the Dharma: “Without morning meditation each day, I cannot find a sense of contentedness within myself” - Ketut Sandhiartha. As prayer, Puja is portrayed through communal chanting, individual meditation and devotional offerings to a symbol of Buddha. These offerings themselves also express Buddhist beliefs, with the example of gifts of incense symbolising both the spreading of ‘the fragrance of pure moral conduct’ as well as burning symbolising impermanence. The ‘Bathing of the Buddha, A Mahayana ritual, whereby Buddhists pour water over a statue of the Buddha, purifies the mind from inner thoughts, allowing internal balance. The four noble truths is the knowledge of the unsatisfactory nature of life, which leads to suffering (dukkha). Through reflection and prostration before images of Buddha, these truths, that dukkha exists due to impermanence (anicca), with the only release being Nirvana (the overcoming of desire), are comprehended properly, giving purpose and direction in life. During Wesak, the Eightfold path is reaffirmed as the way to reach Nirvana, with adherents aiming to correct their lives to imitate the 8 laws. By adhering to these guidelines, along with living in accordance with the Middle Way, Buddhists are guaranteed that…
5. The spiritual purpose of breaking down any unchanging locus of individuality is to demonstrate that there is nothing or “no-thing” to be attached to direct one’s desire toward. The no-self concept shows in the Buddhism doctrine with the problem of explaining moral causalities. It argues that one’s consciousness escapes the body at death and passes over into another’s physical form to be reincarnated into the nest life form. Even though the no-self-concept or no-soul doctrine was centered in Buddhism mindset for the elite of philosophy, householders across Asia still conceived themselves as body and soul. This contradiction showed how peripheral some doctrines adhere to the main understanding of Buddhism.…
Buddhism is a way of life that is continuously growing due to a variety of reasons. The word, Buddhism, derives from “budhi”, which means “to awaken” (White, 1993). There are various, diverse types of this philosophy. The Dhamma or truth, which is the core of this instruction, is the only constant (White, 1993). This is one on many worldviews prevalent in today’s society. This particular worldview, Buddhism, will be compared and contrasted with the biblical worldview.…
Hinduism and Buddhism, both ancient Indian major belief systems, were instrumental in shaping the everyday life as well as a life span of ancient Indians. More of progressive enlightened philosophy than a religion, Buddhism illuminated the path to righteousness, good heartedness, honor and virtue through the Eight Fold path and the Four Noble Truths. Hinduism emphasizes asceticism (refraining from the “wants of life and its worldly pleasure”) and reincarnation, or rebirth of an individual in the hopes of the ascension of one’s soul based on the results of the past lives and the attempt to be released of the “wheel of life” cycle.…
Along with the connection to nature comes a strong connection to their ancestors. Many of the narratives that come from these places is in reference to wisdom and tradition deeply rooted in the past. It is through an interpretation of the Apache ancestral past that these place-names are able to provide ideas of wisdom and moral behavior. These ideas are used as modes of criticism, warnings for transgressions, and can become an exercise in self-reflection.…
Lwa, are the various spirits of the family members: the spirits of the major forces of the universe-good, evil, reproduction, health, and all aspects of daily life. They will interact with people of the earth and “mount” onto people during religious ceremonies and give messages. Iwas can even cause good or bad things to happen to the people (Corbett). “In Haiti, during the days of slavery, while performing their religious ceremonies, the slaves honored the ancestral Spirits of all the ethnic groups living on the plantation.” “The Lwa were given to us to act as intermediaries between humans and Bondye.” Lwa are mostly ancestors, and some are older than others (“Lwa”). The twin spirits are known as the Marassa of the voodoo faith. (“Marassa”) “A curious and rather mysterious set of forces of contradictories: good and evil, happy and sad etc.” If they are honored in a religious service, they will help you have a better side of life (Corbett). They are small children, but they are wise and powerful. The twins are considered to be the first children of God (“Marassa”). The dead are mainly the souls of family members who have passed but not yet been “reclaimed” by the family. Dead family members that are ignored are dangerous, but honored and cared for family members will help (Corbett). Baron Samedi is a Loa of the dead, and head of the Ghede family of Loa, possibly even their spiritual father. Baron is known under other incarnations such as, Baron Cimetiere, Baron La Croix, and Baron Kriminel (Lawrence). Danballah Wedo, The Great Serpent, is considered to be the primordial creator of all life forms, and also carries all of the ancestors on his back, which makes him our first ancestor. A nanchon is a group of spirits that are specific to an area of West Africa, where they originated. During the days of slavery in Haiti, the slaves would honor the ancestral spirits of all the…
African Psychology is interconnected to the spirit. The spirit realm plays a key role in the development of character traits and personality and guides the ways of life. The African Psychological perspective focuses on seven key elements that enveloped together throughout life. KA is describe as the sum of all dimensions and the enshrinement of all the elements of Kemetic Roots and in essence is the human body.…
Badminton was introduced as a Commonwealth Games program sport in Kingston Jamaica in 1966 and has been part of every Commonwealth Games program since then. Initially all five disciplines were included – singles (men, women), doubles…