1. What were the achievements of Chandragupta-I? Ans- Chandragupta-1 was third ruler of the Gupta dynasty. He succeeded his father Ghatotkacha in 320 A.D. The Lichchhavi Marriage. Chandragupta’s marriage with the Lichchavi Princess Kumardevi was one of the significant events in the Gupta rule. The Gupta Lichchhavi relation was even publicized through a particular type of gold coins "which have the names and figures of Chandragupta-I and his Lichchhavi wife Kumardevi on the obverse and the figure
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Hinduism and Buddhism have many similarities and quite some differences‚ while reading the material discussed in the chapter‚ I gathered some information to compare and contrast their religious teachings. Hinduism and Buddhism both ordinated in the north India‚ believe in the concept of wheel of carnation and both believe in karma. Some differences are Buddhism believe in in no gods‚ while Hinduism believe in many gods‚ Hinduism also believe in the caste system while Buddhism don’t believe in the
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traditions‚ beliefs and practices‚ based on the teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha). Over time‚ the Buddhist environment has been affected by the diversity of cultures within societies which has implemented change within a person’s environment. The documentary ‘Buddhism meets Technology- Digital democracy’‚ the article ‘Globalization and Buddhism-Alfred Bloom’ and the image of the Golden Buddha Phone ... are examples that contribute to the impact that technology and globalisation have
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nirvana as freedom from all worldly concerns such as greed‚ hate‚ and ignorance) -The Dalai Lama is an internationally known figure -The wise Buddhist mentor is a frequent character in movies -"Smiling Buddha" and similar figures are frequently seen in garden shops -Buddha‚ Jesus and Mohammed references are equally well understood D -Buddhism supports vegetarianism to show respect & compassion for animals. (Although‚ some Buddhists do eat meat.) The followers also refrain from
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different expressions of the same teaching of the historical Buddha. In the Buddhist countries of southern Asia‚ there never arose any serious differences on the fundamentals of Buddhism. All these countries - Sri Lanka‚ Cambodia‚ Laos‚ Burma‚ Thailand‚ have accepted the principles of the Theravada school and any differences there might be between the various schools is restricted to minor matters. The earliest available teachings of the Buddha are to be found in Pali literature and belongs to the school
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two extremes‚ one being the search for pleasure through the senses‚ which is degrading and unprofitable‚ and the second extreme being the avoidance of pleasure in the name of religious tyranny‚ which the Buddha saw as equally harmful‚ painful and unprofitable. As a result of these extremes the Buddha calls for a middle path or moderation. Through the eightfold path of right understanding‚ thought‚ speech‚ livelihood‚ effort‚ mindfulness and concentration‚ the cessation of Dukkha will take place through
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oneness with his surroundings then they can’t explain it to another through teachings. Then a time later the original Buddha who has achieved Nirvana‚ comes into contact with Siddhartha. When they meet they converse about the followers of Buddha‚ and Siddhartha tells Buddha of his thoughts on how one can’t achieve Nirvana through teachings but only by experiencing it themselves. Buddha and Siddhartha end up leaving understanding each other‚ with great respect. Shortly thereafter Siddhartha realizes
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Buddhism is known to be one of the world’s major religions that was founded in India during 500 B.C.‚ by a teacher known as Budda‚ which was Siddhartha Gautama (Schober‚ 2017). Siddhartha born in a royal family that lived north of the Ganges River that who Hindus. Before Siddhartha was born‚ an astrologer told his father that he would have a son that would become either a powerful emperor or leave to become a very powerful religious leader (Voorst‚ 2013). Once Siddhartha was born‚ it was said that
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Comparing Ancient and Classical Art ARTS/230 Comparing Ancient and Classical Art Ancient and classical art comes in all different shapes and sizes of visual experience. In this paper we explore into the making and design of two unique architectural buildings‚ Stonehenge and The Great Stupa at Sanchi. These two fascinating buildings were built in different eras from BCE to CE and yet have many similarities‚ and as well carry distinct differences between the cultural values and the purpose they
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to the ground (from the top of the Ashokan Pillar)‚ and became the National Emblem of India and national symbol on the Indian flag. The museum also houses a famous and refined Buddha-image of the Buddha in Dharmachakra-posture. For Buddhists‚ Sarnath (or Isipatana) is one of four pilgrimage sites designated by Gautama Buddha‚ the other three being Kushinagar‚ Bodh Gaya‚ and Lumbini. Hindu monuments [edit] Temple in Barsana‚ near Mathura‚ dedicated to the worship of Radha and Krishna. Famous
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