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    Hinduism

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    fully from other dharmic traditions that have been arisen in India that includes Buddhism‚ Jainism‚ and Sikhism‚ because there has been an extensive cross-pollination among them (pg. 71). Hinduism has spiritual expressions that range from extreme asceticism to an extreme sensuality that come from the heights of personal devotion to a deity to the heights of an abstract philosophy (pg.71)‚ from both the metaphysical proclamations of the oneness behind the material world to the worship of images that

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    Emily Dickinson Belonging

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    Dickinson scrutinized the inextricable links between orthodoxy‚ the formation of an individual’s identity and the agonizing paradox of belonging. This can be seen in “I had been hungry” which demonstrates the persona’s desire for acknowledgement and her Asceticism. “I looked in windows for the wealth‚ I could not hope for mine”‚ appears to be an anguished cry for inclusion and indicates her envy when looking in at those who have a sense of belonging. though she finally acknowledges that while communion with

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    Ecofeminism: an introduction Tuesday‚ February 12‚ 2013 INTRODUCTION * R. Radford Reuther “ecofeminism: symbolic and social connections fo the oppression of women and the domination of nature” * Ecofeminism: combines “deep” ecology and feminism * Deep ecology: combines biology with symbolic‚ psychological‚ and ethical patterns‚ to seek a life affirming culture * Ecofeminism points out the connection between domination of nature and women * Reshape/revise religious beliefs

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    Once a year‚ Muslims of every ethnic group‚ color‚ social status‚ and culture gather together in a sacred journey to Mecca; the historical and cultural center of Islam‚ to perform the Hajj‚ one of the five pillars of Islam. The Hajj is the longest running congregation of humans annually on planet earth; it draws three million Muslims from around the world who perform rituals that have been practiced for over 1‚400 years. Being the fifth and final pillar of Islam‚ the hajj is a religious duty that

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    Intro Hook- The transcendent state free from suffering‚ desire‚ or sense of self is a goal many want to be able to reach before the end of their time. Transition- Though the ultimate goal of enlightenment is to reach nirvana which is the constant state of calmness and center‚ one must follow the Eightfold Path and the Four Nobles of Truth which is the way to cessation of suffering. Thesis- Reaching the goal of nirvana requires consistent work of following steps to enlightenment‚ Four Noble Truths

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    till he became enlightened. When enlightened it was there on he was known as Buddha. During Guatama’s meditation‚ he found that life was an endless cycle because of desire‚ thirst‚ and craving. Buddha taught that extreme indulgence and the way of asceticism should not be practiced‚ for you should seek to live in the middle way‚ a balance in life. Buddha was open to everyone to teach the Buddhist way‚ so that everyone could reach his or her own enlightenment. Buddha was not open to the Brahmin system

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    Geography Chapter Summary

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    Chpt 4-6 study guide WHAP 1) The early Aryan’s chief god was Indra 2) Harappa is still a mystery because of little written records and little material records 3) The Indus river dominated early Harappan society 4) Harappan society: a. Social- distinct classes like always in history b. Trade- w/ Mesopotamia‚ Hindu Kush‚ and Persia for things like wool‚ leather‚ olive oil c. Artistic- pottery‚ lots of smiths and artisans‚ art focused on fertility d.

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    returned; those who refused to follow his rules were jailed or executed. He forced all the Genevan people to wake up early‚ work hard‚ have a good attitude and morals at all times‚ and resist all things of this world. This is the idea of “worldly asceticism”‚ or the rejection of all worldly things whilst living in the world. Calvin also introduced the concept of a man’s “calling”; those who worked happily and accomplished a vast amount of things in the right spirit had been “called” to do something

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    The Four Noble Truths

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    The first noble truth is ‘suffering’ or ‘Dukkha’. On Buddha’s first adventure out of his palace he witnessed three main types of common suffering‚ old age‚ sickness and death. According to Buddha suffering goes much deeper than those three examples. He says that life is not ideal and constantly fails to live up to our expectations. Humans are full of desires‚ when you satisfy these desires the pleasure only lasts a small amount of time. When we are not suffering from illness or obvious suffering

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    Buddhist‚ Confucian‚ and Taoist Views on Benevolence in Regards to Human Flourishing Benevolence can be defined as the moral inclination to be kind and compassionate. If people could control their malicious behaviors and focus on participating in acts that are solely beneficial to humanity‚ the earth would be much more prosperous. Being kind to others gives us a feeling of contentment that is otherwise unattainable. Receiving compassion and kindness provides us with a sense of gratitude and wellness

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