Here are the 12 scientifically proven steps to happiness discussed by Sonja Lyubomirsky in her book – “The How of Happiness”. Sonja is a Professor of Psychology at the University of California‚ Riverside and her work which at one point also focused on the possibility of permanently increasing happiness‚ has received a great deal on attention from TV stations‚ radio stations‚ magazines and newspapers all over the world. 1. EXPRESS GRATITUDE The life you are now living‚ express your gratitude for
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Welcome Speech A very good morning to all respected members of the monastic order‚ the Honorable Deans of Faculty‚ our fellow office staff‚ students‚ brothers and sisters in the Dharma. First of all‚ let me on behalf of international Buddhist College‚ particularly The Office of Student Affairs extend my warmest welcome to all of you in joining the extended family here at The International Buddhist College. We are now entering our 8th Academic Year since becoming established in 2004. So
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China was originally ruled by a monarchical system of families known as dynasties. The first imperialistic dynasty of China was the Qin dynasty. The Qin were very military minded‚ therefore‚ they sought to create a unified imperial state with a stable economy able to support a large military. The Qin dynasty is most commonly known for building the Great Wall of China. The Qin dynasty lasted from 221 to 206 BCE. The last of the great Chinese dynasties was the Ming dynasty. The Ming are regarded
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Basic Belief Systems Buddhism is different from Christianity in many ways. The Christian founder‚ Jesus Christ was the Son of The Father‚ God‚ while the founder of Buddhism‚ Siddhartha Gautama was a normal human being‚ who achieved enlightenment through meditation and later on was referred to as The Buddha(The Awakened). This brings us to the first major difference‚ the existence of the supernatural. While Buddhism does not completely reject the Hinduism Gods‚ it does not see them necessary. At
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Dalai Lama‚ the spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people‚ said‚ “Open your arms to change‚ but don’t let go of your values.” In Wole Soyinka’s 1975 play‚ Death and the Kings Horseman‚ the Yoruba and Western cultures perceive suicide in very different ways. The Yoruba’s view is that it is a supernatural form of redemption and Western societies saw it as a personal failure. Universally however‚ suicide is a very powerful act that affects people in one way or another. Throughout the entire
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Introduction to World Religions: Guided Reading Questions #7 1. Where is Wat Bovorn temple? Tht Wat Bovom temple is near Khao San Road and is next to a canal and is one of the greenest and most peaceful temples in Bangkok. 2. What does Buddha mean? Buddha means the "awakened one". 3. Summarize Siddhartha’s life before he left the palace building for the first time. 4. What are the Four Passing Signs? 5. What is the Great Going Forth? 6. What did Siddhartha do between the Great
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She has many shows and special telecast to her name‚ as a host and anchor. She conducted many high profile interviews which includes Dalai Lama and Astronaut Buzz Aldrin to Sarah Palin. She was ranked Boston’s best Anchor by Boston Magazine between 1996 and 1997. She has been in the reporting and investigation section of journalism and has received Emmy Awards for her various contribution
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Most people know that you should be kind and courteous to others‚ and how it is not rocket science to do so. This is as simple as saying please and thank you‚ it can even be as small as saying hello to someone when their walking past‚ this can really lighten people’s moods and make their day. However‚ some tactless people can’t do this‚ they may even ruin somebody’s day. I strongly suggest that you don’t judge a book by its cover‚ don’t ignore people‚ use manners‚ ‘when choosing between being right
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Differences between Buddhist Music in Japan‚ China and Tibet The Differences between Buddhist Music in Japan‚ China and Tibet “The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion‚ patience‚ tolerance‚ humility‚ forgiveness.” -Dalai Lama Music plays an important role in religion‚ significantly influencing the worship practices of individuals who follow these faiths. As the music of a certain faith is influenced by the culture of a place‚ the music of certain peoples and
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between them to create peace. Peace is a state of harmony by the lack of violent conflict and the freedom from fear of violence. Peace also suggests the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships. Dalai Lama states; “Peace can only last where human rights are respected‚ where the people are fed‚ and where individuals and nations are free. True peace with oneself and with the world around us can only be achieved through the development of mental peace
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