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    Although Chinese scholars and Buddhists embraced Buddhism into China as it gave a sense of equality and comfort‚ others essentially responded toward this religion with negative disapproval and was seen as a threat. However‚ Confucian scholars and Emperors evidently show a more fair minded response toward Buddhism. COMPARE Buddhism was greatly praised and welcomed into china as it was brought by the first century. The influence of Buddhism gradually gained converts over time and was supported

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    Theme :- ‘Buddhism Past and Present’ Sub-theme :- “Women Empowerment through Buddhism”. Author name :-AshwiniSudhakarShirsath Address :-VanitaVihar ‚AGC‚Karve Rd‚Pune-4 Mobile no.:-8983462187 Email :-asvinetu39@gmail.com Abstract ------------------------------------------------- In the present paper the following points are discussed:- ------------------------------------------------- Introduction-“If by strength is meant moral power‚ then woman is immeasurably man’s superior”. Mahatma

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    Buddhism is a unique form of religion‚ unlike any other. Being able to compare and contrast Buddhism and Christianity allows you to see each part that is so very different. The major differences are that of the belief in God‚ the life after death‚ the purpose of life‚ and the way to salvation. Christians believe that there is one God‚ and he is the one and only Creator. While Buddhist primarily do not believe there is a God‚ they believe that the world was already created and continues to recreate

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    Hutchinson AP World History Mrs. Rice 14 Jan. 2012 Spread of Buddhism and Its Appeal in China Buddhism is a well-known major religion in today’s society. It originated in India‚ after Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)‚ left his palace and finally achieved enlightenment. It reached China around the 1st century C.E and continued to spread throughout Asia. Buddhism was at its highest point after the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 C. E. The spread of Buddhism in China sparked several religious‚ ethical‚ and controversial

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    How does the war in Christianity and Buddhism in today’s age compare to the original teachings in its early stages? Religion is a set of beliefs of which concern the cause‚ nature‚ and purpose of the world. Especially when it is a particular religion. These religions usually involve devotional and ritual observances‚ and they often contain a moral code which each person must follow. Religion provides many things to different people‚ for many it can represent hope and for others it is a symbol of

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    teachings in the foundation period of Hinduism and Buddhism Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in India. Hinduism and Buddhism are both amongst the top five religions within the world with some considering both religions to be the most prominent and profound in the world. Hinduism can be define as a common religion that developed in India based upon the original Aryan settlers‚ evolving from what once was Vedas‚1developing around 200 BCE. Compared to Buddhism‚ which was founded in India by Buddha around

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    World Religions Report on Buddhism Religions of the World Buddhism is a practical philosophy aimed at awakening people to the limitless potential and value of their own lives. Practicing Buddhism brings about a positive transformation in the depths of an individual’s life‚ transforming fear into courage‚ deluded impulses into wisdom and egotism into compassion. Buddhism begins with individuals deciding to take responsibility for their own lives‚ first reforming themselves and

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    The difference between Buddhism and Taoism Taoism is an indigenous religion of Han-Chinese‚ and it is a very enormous and complicated cultural syntheses. Also‚ the development of Chinese medicine‚ history‚ and culture were influenced significantly by Taoism.However‚ Buddhism is foreign religion from India‚ which has taken root in China through the absorption of Chinese culture‚ and as well as gives the great effect to the development of Chinese culture. The two religions have their

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    diffusion of Buddhism from its origins to 1450 and the diffusion of Christianity from its origins to 1450. Be sure to discuss how each religion gained followers as it diffused. Diffusion of Buddhism and Christianity from their origins to 1450 share many similar traits such as a religious leader who later on helped to diffuse the religion‚ and that the religion was diffused by willing missionaries. Their diffusion differs in what they offered converts and in their locations. Both Buddhism and Christianity

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    Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ Jainism‚ and Sikhism Simon Osorio Stanbridge College HUM 1020 (ITT/ITS) Daniel Else March 25‚ 2013 Assignment #1 Hinduism‚ Buddhism Jainism‚ and Sikhism are all Eastern religions with similar philosophical beliefs. In Hinduism you embrace a great diversity of different beliefs‚ a fact that can be easy confusing to western religions which are accustomed to creeds‚ confessions‚ and carefully-worded beliefs of statements. In Hinduism you can believe a wide variety of things about

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