12 ESSAYS ON BUDDHISM [Critical & analytical studies] by Ven. DHAMMAVIHARI ________________________________________________________________________ International Buddhist Research and Information Center (IBRIC) -Sri Lanka 380/9 Bauddhaloka Mw‚ Colombo -7‚ Sri Lanka
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“Buddhism DBQ” Buddhism was first introduced to China in the first century C.E.‚ a few centuries after it was first introduced in India. As expected‚ it was met with mixed results; some criticized it to the point of blaming it for the country’s social and political problems‚ some defended its beliefs and followed it without hesitation‚ and yet others remained pretty indifferent and wished to meld Buddhism with other religions and create a unique culture. For example‚ Documents 2 and 3 defend
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Buddhism vs Islam From the beginning of human mankind‚ there has always existed a thirst for truth. In searching for specific truths‚ people have come to different conclusions of what that truth is except of those that are scientifically proven. For example‚ in searching the truth about the shape of the earth‚ scientists concluded that it is round. This is a truth which is accepted worldwide and is not put into doubt. There are many occasions though where people disagree with
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ELEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION The elements are coordination‚ common goals‚ division of labour and integration. COORDINATION One basic idea underlying the concept organization‚ therefore‚ is the idea of coordination of efforts in the service of mutual help. As several people coordinate their efforts‚ however‚ they find that together they can do more than any of them could have singly. The largest Organization-society makes it possible‚ through the coordination of the activities of many individuals
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Confucianism places a great deal of emphasis on the family‚ viewing all human relationships and institutions as patterned after or based on its model. Confucian familism stands in sharp contrast to the strong individualism traditionally associated with capitalism and liberal democracy. It has also been proven that Confucianism has not been an obstacle on the road to industrialization and capitalist development‚ if needed it has contributed in a positive fashion. For many in Confucian families
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The History and Philosophy of Buddhism History The Buddha is most recently believed to have been born in the year 623 or 624 BCE. Though many religious historian s have preferred birth dates ranging from 567 to 487 BCE. Though in truth‚ no one knows for sure. The Buddha’s given name was Siddhartha Gautama‚ Siddhartha meaning “one who has achieved his aim." It was prophesized that Siddhartha would either become King of the world or‚ if exposed to human sufferings; would become a great religious
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What is Buddhism? According to the Oxford Dictionary religion is “The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power‚ especially a personal God or gods.” But‚ Buddhism does not believe in an almighty god rather Buddhism is a religion that follows different philosophies to attain the ability awake from this world attain enlightenment. In Society‚ Buddhism is well-known and respected throughout the world as a religion known for its peaceful and kind nature. But‚ this way of life is a result
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politics‚ religion and philosophy. Confucianism became the primary school of thinking. Later important philosophies such as Daoism and Legalism gained great respect as well. Each party had their own plans for creating a dreamlike political society where many problems they faced in their everyday lives could be eliminated. All three approaches were very specific. At the same time‚ they contained certain similarities as well. In my reasoning‚ I find that Confucianism and Daoism could be paralleled in
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Transuranic Elements and their Production Transuranic elements are elements that have an atomic number greater than 92. Transuranic elements have been synthesised in nuclear reactors or in high-energy particle accelerators. Neptunium and plutonium were the first transuranic elements to be synthesised in 1940 by Glenn Seaborg’s research team in the USA. Uranium 238 is bombarded with neutrons produced by the nuclear fission of U-235. Initially an isotope of uranium (U-239) forms which decays
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Buddhism and Christianity: A Comparison A missionary religion can be described as a religious group sent to an area of different spirituality‚ and sending the message of their belief. Two good examples of the success of missionary religions are Christianity in Europe and Buddhism in India‚ both using comparable conversion strategies. Christianity and Buddhism diffused into their civilization by targeting minorities and had similar views on gender roles because they believed that women and men
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