RELIGION STUDY NOTES Nature of Religion Nature of Religion * Supernatural Dimension: Beyond the natural‚ measurable world. It acknowledges the existence of a deeper reality beyond surface appearances. * Transcendent: A spiritual presence that is not confined by time or space. Exists in a realm outside human understanding. * Immanent: Presence of a spiritual being within the individual and in every aspect of one’s life. * Characteristics: Beliefs and believers Sacred texts/
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Nāga is a Cambodian legend where the Naga were a reptilian race of beings who possessed a large empire or kingdom in the Pacific Ocean region. The Naga King’s daughter married the king of Kambuja‚ and gave rise to the Cambodian people. Today‚ Cambodians say that they are "Born from the Naga". Funan Main article: Kingdom of Funan At about the time that Western Europe was absorbing the classical culture and institutions of the Mediterranean‚ the people of mainland and insular Southeast Asia were
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Introductory Comparison of Hinayana and Mahayana Alexander Berzin Berlin‚ Germany‚ January 2002 [edited transcript] The Terms Hinayana and Mahayana The terms Hinayana (Lesser Vehicle or Modest Vehicle) and Mahayana (Greater Vehicle or Vast Vehicle) originated in The Prajnaparamita Sutras (The Sutras on Far-Reaching Discriminating Awareness‚ The Perfection of Wisdom Sutras). They are a rather derogatory pair of words‚ aggrandizing Mahayana and putting down Hinayana. Alternative terms for them
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The Chinese poets Hanshan‚ Tao Qian and Du Fu‚ maintained different philosophies of life heavily influenced by their respective religions. Collectively their poems showed the struggle between what is and what should be. Their prescribed ways of life answer questions about the human condition and this is presented in their works of poetry‚ which offer insight on how to live your life. Legendary Buddhist monk Hanshan‚ encourages readers to look within oneself and venture into the Cold Mountain or the
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THE INDIAN RELIGIONS The Indus Valley Civilization Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa (2500 – 1500 B.C.) - trade‚ commerce‚ domestic‚ sewage system‚ drainages‚ buildings‚ establishments‚ streets‚ paved roads‚ fortresses‚ urban planning‚ infrastructure‚ peaceful civilizations - indigenous Indian people – Dravidian‚ language – Dravidian or Indo-Aryan - declined between 1800 – 1700 B.C.E.‚ possibly due to the effects of flooding and drought - Aryan (‘Noble Ones’) Invasion/Migration - nomadic tribe located
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On Sunday October 24‚ 2010‚ I attended a Buddhist service at the Buddhist Church of Florin. The service was held at 10:00 a.m. and it lasted for about an hour. The morning service began with the ringing of the kansho. The reverend and his assistant entered bowing to the area where the Amida Buddha Statue was and they placed fruits and flowers in the table that was in front of the statue. They chanted a nembutsu‚ “Namo Amida Butsu”‚ which means “I rely upon Amida Buddha”. This was followed by
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Rel.1321 NAIF MEQBAS How work Assailment #2 1Describe 5 differences between Thravada and Mahayana Buddhism? Theravada 1 Each Person is an individual. Mahayana 1Each Person is involved with fellow human beings. 2Each person must seek Nirvana 2Each person can attain Nirvana though without assistance. assistance. 3The most commendable human 3The most commendable human quality is quality is wisdom (Bodhi). compassion (karuna). 4 Metaphysics is avoided . 4Metaphusics is elaborated
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at least some understanding. The first line states that the body is like the Boddhi tree which means the body is the basis for reaching enlightenment. The second line compares the mind to the bright mirror because the mind is the bright wisdom of Buddhahood. The third and the last line translates that our minds is not yet bright therefore we must keep is clean and prevent dust from collecting on it. (Thien-An 29‚ 30) Meanwhile‚ Hui-neng who has recently arrived in the monastery was still working
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Introduction (PLANS AND AIMS) For this assignment I aim on researching and finding out more information on two different forms of complimentary medicine that suits my interest. For my first choice‚ I chose Aromatherapy. I find Aromatherapy interesting but I hope to find much more information on how it treats people physically and psychology. For my second choice‚ I chose meditation because I know very little about it yet its one of the most popular forms of complimentary therapy known today.
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Buddhist Ethics Thought and Modern Society Introduction Religion as an ideology and socio-cultural phenomenon‚ it has multiple social functions. Ethical values of religion as an invisible spiritual resource‚ more and more attention has been paid on it. Buddhist ethical thoughts are important part of Buddhist entire theoretical system‚ and they are also the fundamental beliefs and methods of Buddhism to achieve the liberation of life. Like other religions‚ the theory and practice of Buddhism
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