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    Jainism and Buddhism follow very similar paths but do have contrasting beliefs that makes them both very unique. The key founders of Jainism and Buddhism‚ Mahavira and Guatama‚ were contemporaries that came from the same social class. Their backgrounds and so similar which may explain with the religions share similar doctrines. Through researching their teachings and beliefs I will draw out the similarities as well as the distinctions that comprise Buddhism and Jainism. Buddhism and Jainism

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    Roman Contributions The Romans are considered among the greatest architects of ancient times. They were incredible builders and excellent engineers. The Romans cannot take all the credit for their accomplishments though; some of their inventions were just improvements on older ideas or concepts from Greece. Aqueducts are one thing the Romans got from Greece‚ although‚ they were not called aqueducts in Greece. The Greeks were the first to have a mass water supply system. They used water pumps

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    understanding. The core element of Buddhism is the Experiential Dimension‚ as the ultimate goal of all Buddhists is to attain Enlightenment or Nirvana. The other aspects of the faith all concern the achievement of this experience. However‚ in stating this‚ the other dimensions are still important to Buddhists but exert less significance. The Experiential Dimension of Buddhism is essentially the most important of all the dimensions as the core belief of Buddhism concerns obtaining the experience

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    enlightenment. He was known henceforth as the Buddha‚ or "Enlightened One." His is the Middle Path‚ rejecting both luxury and asceticism. Buddhism proposes a life of good thoughts‚ good intentions‚ and straight living‚ all with the ultimate aim of achieving nirvana‚ release from earthly existence. For most beings‚ nirvana lies in the distant future‚ because Buddhism‚ like other faiths of India‚ believes in a cycle of rebirth. Humans are born many times on earth‚ each time with the opportunity to perfect

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    CONTRIBUTION-SOCIALLY The impact of the air transport industry is not just a result of the economic activity it generates or facilitates. Air transport also contributes to people’s quality of life in a number of other ways that are not captured in standard economic indicators: for example‚ by contributing to sustainable development‚ supporting remote communities and widening consumer choice. Air Asia contributes to sustainable development It makes a major contribution to sustainable development

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    peaceful afterlife in whatever form it may come in. The moral teachings of Christianity and Buddhism can be compared and contrasted through the roles of a God within the religion‚ the similarities in the commandments‚ and what those moral teachings are intended to do for you. The roles of God within Christianity and Buddhism can be more so contrasted as opposed to compared. This is due to the fact that Buddhism has no all powerful Gods or Goddesses‚ while Christianity does have an all powerful God

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    There are many religions in the world and they each have thousands of followers. Even though they all have something that they believe in; each religion varies. Buddhism and Hinduism have both have a form of rebirth‚ but they have different opinions on the caste system and the idea of having a god or gods. In both Hinduism and Buddhism they have a form of rebirth apart of their religion. In this rebirthing/ reincarnation process the followers are trying to achieve perfect harmony and to get out

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    quote‚ I deem myself capable of becoming one of the essential pieces that would make a complete picture of the class. I believe that variety of skills which I possess from my diversified personal and professional experiences will influence my contributions to your college. I am an engineer with interest in arts‚ a man with technical aptitude with inclination towards business‚ and a person with zeal towards personal goals with dedication towards social responsibility. With these diversified facets

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    influential religions that helped shape India’s history. Buddhism has its own unique aspects and rules‚ some of which were retained from Hinduism‚ that helped construct a sustainable social structure through unification‚ peace‚ and order. Buddhism formed as a result of the decline of popularity of Hinduism. Hinduism was very complex in rituals and daily lifestyle which was an impetus for a simpler religion to take hold. During the formation of Buddhism‚ Gautama Buddha retained many aspects that were a

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    Contrast Buddhism and Christianity What is the best religion in the world? It is the question that everybody argument. Each country has its own culture with different religions. That’s why there are many religions in the world‚ such as: Buddhism‚ Christianity‚ Islam‚ Judaism‚ and Hinduism. Each religion has its own featured‚ so nobody can’t choose which one is the best religion in the world. Religions are different in a lot of ways‚ for example‚ the places that they are popular. Christianity and

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