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    Mindfulness In Buddhism

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    The eight-fold path is the fourth of the four noble truths. The four noble truths are known as the first of the Buddha’s teachings. The eight-fold path is the path that leads to awakening (Nirvana) in Buddhism. Each member of the path is like eight important areas within which one should strive for moral development. Progress in one path triggers progress in another‚ therefore each member is interlinked. The members of the path include: right view‚ right

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    Abortion in Buddhism

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    defence was that prohibiting abortion are Theravādin and ancient. Japanese Buddhism as well as the traditions out of which a more lenient approach emerges are more recent and Mahāyāna traditions. In this essay‚ a look at this aspect will be looked at more closely in the Buddhist context. One of the strongest evidence against abortion emerges in Damien Keown ’s analysis of Buddhism ’s bioethical ramifications in the book Buddhism and Bioethics. (2)  Keown argues that the preponderance of the Buddhist

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    Suicide in Buddhism

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    Buddhism consists of many conflicting and contradicting ideologies. The idea of suicide is a key issue in Buddhism‚ and can be argued as a violation of buddhist code. Recently there has been incidents where buddhists monks and nuns have been committing suicide to protest Chinese rule. There is much debate on whether these suicides are morally acceptable by Buddhism‚ and the question of what makes a suicide immoral according to Buddhism arises. An example of a nun dying by suicide is referenced in

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    Buddhism and Christianity

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    Buddhism Buddhism and Christianity have some slight similarities‚ but are vastly different in respect to the spiritual perspective and approach to healing. Buddhism does not necessarily encompass a spiritual perspective and is based on The Four Noble Truths set forth by founder‚ Siddhartha Gautama. Gautama achieved self-salvation through meditation and had an epiphany about how to be free of suffering. In doing so‚ he became the “Enlightened One” and was hence known as the Buddha. The truths

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    Animism Of Buddhism

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    cultures and different views on life and death. Buddhism is derived from the word Buddha‚ which means awakened‚ wise or learned‚ which was one of the many characteristics Siddhartha Gautama‚ the founder behind the theory of Buddhism‚ created and used. Buddhism was a key part in Gautama’s life‚ his ultimate goal to seek spiritual enlightenment‚ which is hard today to trace any relations of Buddhism. Personally one of the most unique features of Buddhism is the Dharma. The Dharma is the considered to

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    Women in Buddhism

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    I decided to research women in Buddhism for my paper. My reason is choosing this was because I was curious to see how women are treated and if their were any differences between my own religion‚ Christianity‚ and theirs. In the early years of Buddhism‚ the expectations for females were extremely low. They were only expected to take care of household duties and raise their families. Education

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    Buddhism and Hinduism

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    Corbett Wassum Rel-202 OM3 March 16‚ 2013 Both Buddhism and Hinduism are well known religions. They are two of the most popular polytheistic faiths in the world. Some people believe them to be parts of the same religion‚ but they are mistaken. Buddhism and Hinduism have some similarities‚ but many things set them apart from each other as well. They are each their own religion in many aspects. Hinduism and Buddhism are both their own religions and cultures. They are different in many ways

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    Buddhism & Christianity

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    Buddhism & Christianity Buddhism‚ when you hear this word what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Do you picture that big guy eating that’s known so well‚ or how about meditation? What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Christianity? Jesus? The church? These things are probably the only things that most people think of‚ but there is so much more to these religions and beliefs then most people know of. Let’s talk Buddhism; Buddhism is a widespread Asian

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    Women in Buddhism

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    truth." Buddhism is a faith which preaches the "awakening from ignorance"‚ that is‚ freeing oneself and reaching liberation is the utmost goal. While the teachings and values of Buddhism have attracted an immensity of believers (both men and women alike)‚ the religion ’s embedded patriarchal views has affected the status of women in both a historical and present-day viewpoint. Having said that‚ using a broad range of research sources‚ this paper will discuss the position of women in Buddhism‚ and in

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    Buddhism Beliefs

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    Besides the fact that Buddhists are told to think for themselves‚ and that Buddhism as a philosophy exists across many cultures‚ time periods‚ and with varying teachings and practices‚ there are some core Buddhism beliefs that might be considered representative of most Buddhists. This page may serve as a basic introduction to Buddhism. All quotes are from the Buddha‚ unless otherwise stated. If you wish to explore any idea further‚ select the link to navigate to a book or website specially recommended

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