Critical Thinking Assignment I. Part One: Hinduism The Question of Origin is answered by the Hinduism Worldview as “everything has always been in existence and is a part of god” (Weider & Gutierrez‚ 2011). A part of the worldview is that the universe and god is one in the same thing. Hinduism believes that itself has always existed‚ that it did not have a creator. God is viewed "as an infinite‚ impersonal force" (Weider & Gutierrez‚ 2011). The Question of Identity is answered
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“[A human being] experiences himself‚ his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest‚ a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness‚ “said Albert Einstein. “Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty” (“Heart Quotes”). Einstein’s view on nature is similar to that of Indian Buddhists. Life-giving Indian weather inspired the Buddhist cyclic view of rebirth while the rugged terrain
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(self-nonexistence). Self-immolations are used at time to protect the existence of the religion or to protect vital Buddhism principal. On May 1948‚ a monk named Kuo-shun‚ who lived in a solitary hut near Harbin‚ decided to protest against the treatment of Buddhism by the Chinese Communists by self-inflammation. Similar incident happened for monks who perform self-immolation to protest the persecution of the Buddhism religion and acts of violence during the Vietnam War. Both Buddhists monks and women perform self-immolation
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evidence that both Buddhism and Hinduism were supported by Indian rulers‚ regardless of the rulers’ own religious identities. Buddhist kings continued to revere Hindu deities and teachers‚ and many Buddhist temples were built under the patronage of Hindu rulers. This was because never has Buddhism been considered an alien religion to that of Hinduism in India‚ but as only one of the many strains of Hinduism. Kalidas’ work shows the ascension of Hinduism at the expense of Buddhism. By the eighth century
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perfection by man’s standard. 3. Meaning/Purpose - In a small way‚ Christianity and Buddhism share similar beliefs in their purpose on earth which is to be generally good and happy. Where they differ is their reasoning for achieving this. Christians seek to honor and glorify God and bring others to Christ through testimony‚ whereas Buddhists seek happiness for their individual satisfaction. 4.
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Explain the Trikaya doctrine in Buddhism In Mahayana Buddhism there are many Buddhas and they are seen as cosmic beings that may choose to appear in human form to teach others. Although they believe that shakyamuni Buddha did follow the Bodhisattva path to achieve Buddhahood he had in fact been enlightened for eons and his appearance is one of several. He did not in fact die but rather he chose to appear to so that he may help us learn his teachings as they will not become too reliant on him
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Dharma is one of the main concepts in both Buddhism and Hinduism and even though they are the same word‚ there are many differences between the two. In Hinduism‚ they believe dharma to mean righteousness‚ justice‚ faith‚ duty‚ and a religious and social obligation (Oxtoby‚ Segal p. 274)‚ while in Buddhism‚ dharma is said to be morality and truth (Oxtoby‚ Segal p. 377). Both religions say that when dharma declines‚ this is when the Buddha is born for Buddhists and when lord Krishna comes to save the
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the basis of core morals and values around the world. Christianity and Buddhism are two well recognized and influential religions that have come about in human history that have millions and even billions of devoted followers. They are two religions that display some similarities but hold many differences that include their interpretations on what must occur to obtain the almighty favored outcome‚ nirvana in respect to Buddhism‚ while salvation by being one with God in Christianity. The one of the
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As he continued talking‚ I began to appreciate some of the similarities of Buddhism and our roles and purpose as counselors. Zen Buddhism parallels the philosophy of counseling in so many ways. First off‚ the idea of being non-judgmental; accepting and appreciate the uniqueness of others. Secondly‚ to follow a path that does not tell people what to believe in; but shows them how to think‚ is all too similar in the counseling profession. Third‚ to understand and accept cultural diversity‚ differences
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“A Flowering of faith: Christianity and Buddhism” There are many similarities in the teachings of Jesus and Buddha. Most are discussed specifically in their sermons. With Christianity the sermon was called “Sermon on the Mount”. Jesus went up a mountainside and spoke to his disciples and the crowds of people. It stated the right ways for us to approach God and to deal with other people. This was a collection of sayings‚ the Gospel of Matthew‚ stated by Jesus himself. This sermon‚ which is located
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