Edith Stien

The interfaith conference was initiated by Pope John Paul, when he desired to make a strong statement affirming the positive nature of Judaism and Christianity’s historical ties. The proving that studying other religions requires that we become better acquainted with our own faith/strengths for our own commitment as disciples of god. To have a better understanding of the multitude of faith beliefs and world views, knowledge will perpetuate a deeper acceptance and tolerance between difference people, bringing the world closer to harmony.
The interfaith conference was initiated by Pope John Paul, when he desired to make a strong statement affirming the positive nature of Judaism and Christianity’s historical ties. The proving that studying other religions requires that we become better acquainted with our own faith/strengths for our own commitment as disciples of god. To have a better understanding of the multitude of faith beliefs and world views, knowledge will perpetuate a deeper acceptance and tolerance between difference people, bringing the world closer to harmony. Confrence Confrence

Buddhism

Buddhism

Focus is given to the sacred through festivals and celebrations that has a certain significance and set or practices that may follow. There are many special or holy days held throughout the year by the Buddhist community. The most significant celebration happens every May on the night of the full moon, when Buddhists all over the world remember the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha known as Visakka puja day. In celebration followers often assemble on monastery grounds, bring flowers, burn incense, light candles and often walk around main halls five times while chanting the three jewels. Another important festival is Magha Puja day, which remembers the proclamation of the basic principles and commemorates the Buddha’s teaching on the second sermon.
Though some celebrations vary due to location and individuals customs/ traditions, other important religious festivals include Aslha puja day, Songkran and Loy
Krathong.
Focus is given to the sacred through festivals and celebrations that has a certain significance and set or practices that may follow. There are many special or holy days held throughout the year by the Buddhist community. The most significant celebration happens every May on the night of the full moon, when Buddhists all over the world remember the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha known as Visakka puja day. In celebration followers often assemble on monastery grounds, bring flowers, burn incense, light candles and often walk around main halls five times while chanting the three jewels. Another important festival is Magha Puja day, which remembers the proclamation of the basic principles and commemorates the Buddha’s teaching on the second sermon.
Though some celebrations vary due to location and individuals customs/ traditions, other important religious festivals include Aslha puja day, Songkran and Loy
Krathong.
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The earliest example of a sacred space in Buddhism is the stupa that was most commonly used for a wide set of worship/prayer. Early accounts indicate that the Buddha's cremated remains were first placed under a mound at a crossroad, which was then removed and divided among a number of Buddhists, each of which enshrined their portion of the relics in a stupa. Subsequently they were built not only to bury the relics or ashes of venerable monks but also to protect Holy Scriptures and various ritual implements. Other Buddhist building our known as Pagoda’s, they are elaborate tiered towers, that hold the same religious purpose.
The earliest example of a sacred space in Buddhism is the stupa that was most commonly used for a wide set of worship/prayer. Early accounts indicate that the Buddha's cremated remains were first placed under a mound at a crossroad, which was then removed and divided among a number of Buddhists, each of which enshrined their portion of the relics in a stupa. Subsequently they were built not only to bury the relics or ashes of venerable monks but also to protect Holy Scriptures and various ritual implements. Other Buddhist building our known as Pagoda’s, they are elaborate tiered towers, that hold the same religious purpose.
Siddhartha Gautama was born in 583 BCE, in Nepal. His father, King Suddhodana, was leader of a large clan called the Shakya. His mother, Queen Maya, died shortly after his birth. When Prince Siddhartha was a few days old, a holy man prophesied that the Prince would be either become a great ruler or spiritual teacher. King Suddhodana wanted him to become King after his passing, therefore he didn’t allow Siddartha to witness evil and suffering as he would seek truth for misery’s eradication and leave the palace. Despite his efforts at the age of 29 Siddartha left his wife and son, and ventured outside the kingdom gates. On his path he saw a sick man, an old man, a corpse and an ascetic monk who renounced the world and sought release from fear and suffering. Siddhartha then followed many religious teachers but realized there was a middle way between their extreme practices. On his journey he sat under a Bodhi tree and meditated until he reached enlightenment and became Buddha, he then spent many years spreading the word of his teachings.
Siddhartha Gautama was born in 583 BCE, in Nepal. His father, King Suddhodana, was leader of a large clan called the Shakya. His mother, Queen Maya, died shortly after his birth. When Prince Siddhartha was a few days old, a holy man prophesied that the Prince would be either become a great ruler or spiritual teacher. King Suddhodana wanted him to become King after his passing, therefore he didn’t allow Siddartha to witness evil and suffering as he would seek truth for misery’s eradication and leave the palace. Despite his efforts at the age of 29 Siddartha left his wife and son, and ventured outside the kingdom gates. On his path he saw a sick man, an old man, a corpse and an ascetic monk who renounced the world and sought release from fear and suffering. Siddhartha then followed many religious teachers but realized there was a middle way between their extreme practices. On his journey he sat under a Bodhi tree and meditated until he reached enlightenment and became Buddha, he then spent many years spreading the word of his teachings.
Sacred Places
Sacred Places