Influences of Eastern Religions In My Life The two readings that have impacted‚ influenced‚ and challenged my view of religion are the Bhagavad Gita (BG) and the basic writings of Zhuangzi. I have chosen these readings because of their influence and insight they have unveiled to me in my present station of life. In particularly‚ from the Bhagavad Gita‚ Krishna’s teaching in chapter 2 “The Path of Reality‚” and from Zhuangzi; his perspectives from his writings in section 3 “The Secret of Caring
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Hinduism is originated from India. It is also referred as Sanātana Dharma means eternal law. Just like the Catholics or any other religion‚ Hinduism also has some beliefs. Here are some beliefs of Hinduism; (1) everyone should strive to achieve dharma‚ (2) individual souls are immortal‚ lastly (3) the goal of the individual soul is moksha. Everyone should strive to achieve dharma. Dharma is the right thing to do. It is also explained as your moral duty. It is the purpose why you are living. Once
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HINDUISM ’S INFLUENCE ON AMERICAN CULTURE Hinduism is believed to have immigrated to America around the late 1800’s. Its influence on America and American culture and its peoples has been pervasive and varied. It was first introduced to mostly Christian America at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair at The Parliament of the World’s Religions by Swami Vivekananda (Guthrie 2). Since that time his descendants have grown so as to include indigenous Americans as well as many new arrivals from all over the
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Devotion to the Lord of Yoga Yoga‚ in the western world has many meanings and purposes‚ to keep your body healthy‚ to bring your mind‚ body and soul in perfect harmony‚ and to stretch your muscles and strengthen the body. Yoga is a very simple set of exercises that some people practice as to keep themselves fit. Yoga began as an ancient Hindu practice‚ but in the course of time‚ it has conquered the world and today‚ several people practice it as a way of life. despite the several reasons the
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The evolution of Hindu Dharma may be divided into three periods: the ancient (6500 BC-1000 AD)‚ the medieval (1000-1800 AD) and the modern (1800 AD to present). The Ancient Period is characterised by the worship of Shiva (Pashupati) during the Harappan times; the composition of the early Rig Vedic hymns; the Epic Period during which the Ramayana and Mahabharata were composed; period of Sage Vishvamitra‚ in whose reign a majority of the Vedic hymns were composed; the Yajur and Atharva Vedas were
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Precious Khay Hipolito March 19‚ 2012 The Story of the Good Brahman Based on my basic knowledge about Indian society‚ Brahmans hold the highest status in India’s caste system. I perceive that the story will be similar to bible stories like‚ the good shepherd. However‚ what I encountered in reading the selection is a Brahman‚ specifically‚ a confused Brahman who is not happy with his life. The Brahman who is a philosopher himself‚ constantly questions his existence‚ his essence‚ and his
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Education vs. Non-Education There are two important stories called‚ "Front Seat Brahman" and "Teachers of Import" that have a common conflict. That common conflict is education vs. non-education. The character in "Front Seat Brahman" is Sushil Rao. He is from Bombay‚ India. The characters in "The Teachers of Import" are Amarel Collymore and Elke Walcher. Amarel is from Bridgetown‚ Barbados and Elke is from Austria. They all moved to Queens‚ New York for a particular reason. Sushil did not mention
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There are four paths to "Brahman" in the Hindu religion. This sets it aside from most of the other religions around today. There are four basic spiritual personality types for which Hinduism gives a distinct yoga that focuses on the type’s strong point. The point of the yogas is to reveal the underlying divinity in humans. These are the different paths to God. Jnana yoga is the path to God through knowledge. This is for those who are thinkers. The Jnana strive to identify with God. It is an intuition
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Is Hinduism monotheistic‚ or polytheistic? Polytheism is the belief in‚ and worship of more than one god. In monotheism‚ there is belief in and worship of only one god that is a separate entity. I have come to the conclusion that Hinduism is neither‚ but monistic. On a lower level of truth‚ there are many different gods and goddesses that are distinct in Hinduism. However‚ on a higher level of truth‚ Hindu’s believe “you and I and God [are] all one-and-the-same in the end” (Course Reader‚ p. 17)
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of how human beings display the light of Brahman in beautiful ways. An oval shape‚ representing incorporeal Brahman‚ could be found in much of the artwork‚ and the theme of a cyclic world was also consistent. In particular‚ there were depictions of the Golden Age‚ Silver Age‚ Copper Age‚ and the Iron Age; the Iron Age will soon end‚ thus ending this cycle of the world. From this destruction‚ a new‚ beautiful world will
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