thing and one thing only. “Suffering and the end of suffering.” Buddhism does not include the idea of worshipping a creator God‚ some people do not see it a religion in the normal‚ western the b sense. The basic tenets of Buddhism are the Four Noble truths. Noble Eightfold Path they are straightforward and practical. And Buddhism teaches that nothing is fixed or permanent actions have consequences‚ change is possible. Thus Buddhism addresses itself to all people irrespective of race‚ nationality‚
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RELS 2001 Midterm Study Guide Spring 2013 Date: 7/2 You are required to bring Blue Books for the exam. They are available at the Student Government Office (4th floor‚ University Center‚ right above the bookstore) for free. I will collect all your Blue Books and redistribute them before the exam. Also‚ you will be strictly required to leave all your cell phones and bags (along with all reading materials) in the front of the class. Any kind of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated
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Peace is a state of harmony characterized by the lack of violence‚ conflict behaviors and the freedom from fear of violence. Commonly understood as the absence of hostility‚ peace also suggests the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships‚ prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare‚ the establishment of equality‚ and a working political order that serves the true interests of all. Etymology [edit] From the Latin pax‚ meaning "freedom from civil
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Siddhartha Gautama’s Life Spiritual religion is one of main aspects of human civilization. Buddhism is one of four religions that have most followers besides Christianity‚ Judaism‚ and Hinduism. Siddhartha Gautama‚ called Buddha‚ was the founder and awakened leader of Buddhism. His life has a great influence on this religion belief. Siddhartha’s Birth Siddhartha Gautama was born as the royal prince at Lumini (a place in Nepal now). His father was the king of a clan named Shakyas named Shuddhodana
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you from finding your Buddha Nature. They are as follows: A Delusion of Self‚ of these there are many. Primarily it is thinking you are who you are‚ thinking that you are your perceptions. The second constraint is Doubt‚ especially in the four universal truths and the moral and ethical ideals of Buddhism. Doubt will lead you to give up. The third is Dependence on Works. This means you cannot achieve your Buddha Nature by simply doing good things. You must rid yourself of the desire to accomplish
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Buddhists hold are constant change‚ a lack of permanent identity‚ and the existence of suffering. Inner peace can be achieved by keeping these three beliefs in mind at all times. From the three marks of reality comes the belief in the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. The First
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Buddha’s principal teachings. The eightfold path is a guideline to ethical and mental development with its goal being to free individuals from their attachments and delusions. When the path is followed it eventually leads one to understanding the truth about all things. Only through practice can one attain a higher level of existence and finally reach Nirvana and for that reason much emphasis is put on the practical aspect of the eightfold path. The eight different principles of the path are not
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Dharma is the teaching and doctrine of the Buddha‚ which include the Four Noble Truths – the most fundamental Buddhist doctrine. The Third Truth explains nirvana as cessation; the cessation of craving. “When these effects of the chain of causation are ended one by one‚ he at last‚ being free from all strain and substratum‚ will pass into blissful Nirvana.”[1] In effect once you can end suffering caused by craving you can attain Nirvana‚ this is not parinirvana (final nirvana) like the Buddha achieved;
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BUDDHIST TERMS Bodhisattva: is anyone who is motivated by compassion and seeks enlightenment not only for him/herself but also for everyone Dharma: The Universal Truth; The Teachings and the inner practice of the Teachings of Buddha Dhammapada: A sutra consisting of two sections and 39 chapters‚ with 423 short verses of the Buddha‚ teachings given at various times and places. It is regarded as the "original" teaching of the Buddha‚ which can be used for reference‚ moral instruction and inspiration
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enlightenment before they die; they will be reborn. In order for them to break out of this cycle‚ they have to gain Enlightenment. Getting out of this cycle is also called Nirvana. This means they have found perfect peace without suffering. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path is what leads Buddhist towards the path of Enlightenment. The most important law for the Buddhist is Karma. This pretty much means that whatever our actions are will have an effect on oneself. Zarathustra‚ or Zoratrianism”
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