Our Country Our Country‚ the Union of Myanmar‚ is known as the land of golden pagodas. Myanmar is surrounded by big countries like China in the north and India and Bengladish to the west. Thailand and laos lie to the east of Myanmar and the south is the east of Myanmar and the south is the sea. Its area is about 676553 square kilometers‚ and it is the second largest country in Southeast Asia after Indonesia. Although it is still a developing country‚ we can say it has good neighbours‚ great
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life or throughout series of life from samsara X. Nirvana-(Suffering/Lessons from Buddha) People suffer because of unnecessary cravings Lack knowledge Existence to end Seek: morality‚ wisdom‚ compassion to transform into consciousness or enlightenment Teaches: greed and hatred separate us from attaining enlightenment XI. Nirvana (Reached by Buddha) Reached by liberation from samsara Reached by example of Buddha Calmness of mind that he entered His death was the perfection of calmness Ultimate
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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; rather it is
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history as strict devotion to understanding one-self and separating ones-self from society to find true inner peace. The story of how Siddhartha became known as the Buddha was from him leaving his luxurious lifestyle to understand why there is suffering in the world and eventually was able to reach enlightenment. Many followers believe that Buddha wanted everyone to follow the same path in reaching nirvana‚ and leaving society is necessary. Socially Engaged Buddhism looks at the world and how to interact
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Buddhism and the advantages that come with converting. Document 2 begins to talk about how a Buddhist should live their life. He then finishes off the passage by telling us the rewards people will receive if they live their life correctly (serves the Buddha correctly). This was written by a Chinese scholar during the time Buddhism was at its peak; therefore‚ this passage seems credible. Although‚ the author could be Buddhist himself‚ revealing a most-likely heavy bias. Also‚ because he is a scholar‚
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Benimadhat; Gaya and Buddha Gaya‚ Volume -1‚ 2014). In the Vayu-purana‚ “Brahma is said to have declared that the entire tract of Gaya was 5 krosas (a distance of two miles) [2] in extent; that Gaya proper representing the inner zone of the tract of Gaya was 2 and half krosas in extent; and that Gayasira determining the extension of the ancient town of Gaya and representing the innermost zone of the tract of Gaya was 1 krosa in extent.” Benimadhat Barua in Gaya and Buddha Gaya‚ Volume – 1‚ 2014
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story presented within another story‚ allows one to see the way colonisation and imperialism effected all who were involved. Conrad uses symbolism frequently throughout the book; some examples of this can be the use of references to the Romans‚ Buddha and the Thames. The reference to the Romans could be read using the allegorical tool of foreshadowing as well as using symbolism. The Roman Empire was‚ at one point‚ the most powerful civilisation on earth. In the end‚ the super power which was
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deep awareness and connects to the sacred practice by using this technique. By chanting this syllable‚ Hindus get a feeling that this will draw them closer to the Ultimate Reality and within immediacy of the essence of true knowledge. In comparison‚ Buddha was one who felt enlightened through profound meditation. While in the process he felt enlightenment and understood the true existence of Dharma. He expressed through his teachings that to reach nirvana was through meditation. Consequently‚ though
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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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Reflection Paper On the assigned reading of week 2: “Modern Buddhist murals in Northern Thailand: a study of religious symbols and meaning”‚ written by John P. Ferguson and Christina B. Johannsen. The title pretty much says it all. In brief‚ the reading aims to explore some symbolic realms of Buddhist murals located in Northern Thailand (Chiengmai) as an attempt to achieve a better understanding of Theravada Buddhism world view. Founded on the belief that religious graphic art does deliver as
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