Buddha’s eightfold path to Nirvana by recognizing The Four Noble Truths described in Buddha’s first sermon‚ “The Four Noble Truths” (doc 1). Those who accepted the Buddhist religion had a single objective in life-to achieve Nirvana in death (doc 2). The spread of Buddhism was due to an overall endorsement of the religion in all classes‚ though some refused to accept the “newfangled” religion. The positive replies of the scholars were an important part of Buddhism’s expansion. They showed the people that
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of Islam on Europe From the years of 1000 CE to 1750 CE‚ the Islamic religion was certainly a catalyst in the European society. This popular religion sparked many changes in the European culture as well as it’s economical and political systems. It not only initiated the ideas of the Renaissance through education‚ but helped make the continent of Europe one of the most powerful and influential areas of the world. Many of the success in Europe throughout this time can be credited to Islam‚ for
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Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world‚ consisting of 1.6 billion in 2010 with the projected growth of 2.76 billion in 2050 . Islam originated in Mecca‚ Saudi Arabia in the seventh century. The Arabic word “jihad” is translated as struggling or striving . It is most often associated with the concept of a spiritual or “holy war”. It is a religious duty used to portray a believer’s devotion to Islam. Throughout history the spread of Islam has been categorized between three periods‚ most
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Since Hong Kong became a colony and ruled by the British Empire for 99 years before handover to China‚ the official language has been changed to English. English became the normal language in Hong Kong‚ its uses in a wide range in public infrastructure‚ including the mass media‚ the civil service and the entertainment career. A data showed that the number of people who speak a reasonable command of English rose from 6.6 percent in 1983 to around 33.7 percent in 1993(Bacon-Shone and Bolton‚ 1998)
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Causes and spread of infection. 1. Understand the causes of infection. 1.1 You need to understand the differences between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites; this also covers cell structure and growth pathogens. 1.2 Common illnesses and infections include bacteria for example tuberculosis‚ MRSA‚ tetanus‚ gangrene‚ Legionnaires ‘disease‚ salmonella and conjunctivitis. Viruses like winter vomiting disease‚ measles‚ mumps‚ chickenpox‚ HIV‚ Hepatitis B‚ warts and influenza. Fungal infections
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Monastery for Benedictines. During that time‚ the cities that had bigger cathedrals generally had a larger population than others because most people in Medieval Europe were Christian. Having a Cathedral attracted the Christians to the city to worship God in an astonishing environment. To this day‚ over three thousand people have been buried there and thirty-nine people have been coronated to the throne in the Westminster Abbey. Construction styles changed several times since the Westminster Abbey was established
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The rise and expansion of Islam has had a significant impact on the role and rights of women throughout history. Since its origin in the seventh century until modern times‚ the Muslim faith has somewhat broadened‚ but has mostly restricted women’s rights in numerous Islamic communities. The history of Muslim women is complex‚ as it involves many advances and declines in numerous locations‚ such as Egypt‚ Afghanistan‚ and Iran‚ concerning several subjects‚ including both civil and social rights. Thus
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Every two years we have the Olympic Games‚ the games represent the uniting of athletes from all over the world to compete at the Olympics. However if you think about it‚ the Olympics have changed over time. The ancient Olympic Games were traditionally held as a religious event for the Greek God Zeus‚ but the modern Olympics are held for the world’s athletes to compete with each other. The Games have evolved in many ways in which I have learned and known. The beginning of the Olympics started with
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A discussion of religion can branch into any number of topics‚ over any number of denominations and sects‚ about its effects on law and politics‚ and its role within society. However‚ mention religion today‚ and one subject arises universally: Danish cartoons. Out of context‚ this sounds ridiculous‚ but within a sound framework‚ the subject broaches religion at every possible entry. Perhaps no event in recent history‚ excluding 9/11‚ has provoked such a universal and rapid backlash. Retaliation
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The Spread of Buddhism in China Buddhism was created in India in there sixth century B.C.E.‚ and later spread to China during the first century B.C.E . In China‚ when people met Buddhism for the very first time‚ people had many mixed reactions. Some people began to accept Buddhism and started practicing it. Meanwhile‚ some people became very critical of the new language‚ and there were those who were indifferent about the religion‚ nor praising or declining. In the readings‚ Documents 2 and 3 show
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