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    University of Phoenix Material (Latasha Williams) Buddhism Worksheet Write a 1- to 2-paragraph response for each of the following. 1. Explain the basic Buddhist teachings including the three marks of reality‚ the Four Noble Truths‚ and the Noble Eightfold Path. In order to explain the basic Buddhist teachings I would like to provide information on key points due to the fact no one knows precisely what the Buddha’s teachings were because his teaching were done orally and as a

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    and Comparison between Buddhism and Hinduism “To those who are continually disciplined‚ who worship me full of joy; I grant discipline of intelligence by which they can come to me.” (Bhagavad Gita 10.10) In India‚ Buddhism and Hinduism were both originated. Although the two religions originated from the same country‚ Buddhism and Hinduism are two very different religions‚ with different beliefs of the soul and afterlife‚ the way one views God and the path to salvation. Buddhism and Hinduism are major

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    Buddhism and Christianity have certain aspects of themselves that had made them distinct universal monastery religions from Western and Southern Asia during time period 2‚ both having unambiguous kindred and congruous characteristics between themselves. Firstly‚ both universal religions of Buddhism and Christianity were considered missionary religions. Buddhism had at first converted those low in the social class of Hinduism‚ mostly untouchables‚ and those in poverty. Under Buddhism‚ their quality

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    University of Phoenix Material Buddhism Worksheet Write a 1- to 2-paragraph response for each of the following. 1. Explain the basic Buddhist teachings including the three marks of reality‚ the Four Noble Truths‚ and the Noble Eightfold Path. The goal in the Buddhist teaching is not to aim for happiness but to aim for inner peace‚ end suffering and liberation from the limitations of the world. The three marks of reality are; 1) Change – The only thing constant in life is change

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    the first Buddha. Since Siddhartha was part of Hindu faith he kept many of the same traditions but got rid of things he disagreed with in his new religion. Although the many things that make Hinduism and Buddhism separate there are clearly more similarities than differences.

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    Christianity & Buddhism: A Contrast Christianity and Buddhism are two of the most popular religions in the world today. Focusing on core values such as humility‚ purity of heart and charity‚ Christianity and Buddhism appear similar in many ways. However‚ Christianity is a religion that teaches there is only one God‚ while Buddhism is a way of life‚ not centered around any gods; Christianity teaches salvation through faith in Christ Jesus‚ whereas Buddhism believes a man’s sole responsibility is

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    Hinduism and Buddhism are two of the most dominant and profound religions around the world. Both religions have similar foundations and philosophies that began in India before the Common Era. (Citation?) They are among the top five major religions in the world.(Citation?) Hinduism is the third highest ranked organized religion and has been around much older than Buddhism. Since Buddhism evolved from Hinduism‚ they are very similar‚ but they are two different faiths‚ with different sets of beliefs

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    A Study of Buddhism Introduction Buddhism is a religion that originated in North East India‚ around the time of 520 BC. As the legend goes‚ Siddhartha Guatama was a holy man from Lumbini‚ who later on in his life discovered the four noble truths. At the beginning‚ the Buddha’s teachings were passed down with words‚ but were later developed into two formations of scripture which are: Tripitaka‚ meaning the passing down of knowledge down by the council of monks) and The Sutras‚ meaning the passing

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    With Buddhism being non-theistic in nature‚ that is sharing no belief in a personal deity and or omnipotent creator‚ what and where is the source of its moral teachings? Based around this statement my paper will be comprised of the issue around the foundation of Buddhism’s moral and ethical compass based on its lack of a deity that seems to be the driving force behind other theistic religions. Along with this I will analyze how and why a particular set of rules/guidelines bring about a strong foundation

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    University of Phoenix Material Buddhism Worksheet Write a 1- to 2-paragraph response for each of the following. 1. Explain the basic Buddhist teachings including the three marks of reality‚ the Four Noble Truths‚ and the Noble Eightfold Path. Answer: The basic teachings of Buddhism are based around what are called the three jewels. The first is Buddha or an ideal human who others should imitate. The second is Dharma which is the Buddhist lessons on how to see things in a worldly

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