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    The Loeb contains statues of Buddhist bodhisattvas from Japan’s Edo period and 15th century Tibet. The small Tibetan bodhisattva figure is made from gilt bronze‚ suggesting that it was a time consuming process that required someone skilled to complete it. The larger Japanese bodhisattva is made from gilt cypress wood with many intricate details such as the giant headdress and the necklace. The intricacy of both figures indicate that they were made with special care and with astonishing craftsmanship

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    Role Zen Buddhism plays in shaping the art of Japan Japan was not a Buddhist place until it was imported from China through the Korean peninsula in the 6th century. Monks and lay Buddhist were instrumental in the practice of the new religion from mainland Asia to the Island of Japan. However‚ this new found religion had different practices and paths in the Japanese culture. Zen Buddhism‚ even though‚ had Chinese origin‚ had a new development in Japan in which there was a belief that enlightenment

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    Vajrayana Buddhism NO NAME REL/133 September 19‚ 2011 Deborah Wilkinson Vajrayana Buddhism Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism is called the Diamond Vehicle. This third branch of Buddhism teaches that strength‚ clarity‚ wisdom‚ and flashes of light; here Vajrayana allows followers to receive such enlightenment through this vehicle of the lightning bolt. Those who practice this type of Buddhism find its complexities to be quite clear as the encounter truths of Buddha along the way of life

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    Annotated DBQ Rubric: Buddhism in China Sample DBQ Question: Based on the following documents‚ analyze the responses to the spread of Buddhism in China. What additional kind of document(s) would you need to evaluate the extent of Buddhism’s appeal in China? Point # Generic Description Explanation/ Commentary Examples and Commentary 1 Has acceptable thesis. Thesis addresses the specific focus of the question. The thesis should reflect a sophisticated understanding of the complexities

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    Buddhism began by Buddha himself preaching his enlightenment message on his view on the world and how humans should‚ and the best way to‚ succeed in the world. However in the 6th century BCE the government had fallen and there was period of instability until the Sui Dynasty took over‚ during this period was when Buddhism began to majorly spread. After the fall of the Han dynasty‚ there were many responses to the spread of Buddhism throughout China between the 6th century BCE and 570 CE. Buddhism

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    Two religious traditions that are involved with art‚ music and performance are Buddhism and Hinduism. Buddhism started in northern India‚ later spreading to other parts of Asia‚ and encompasses the idea of spiritual development towards the Buddha. The religion follows many scriptures and philosophies‚ including the Four Noble Pillars and the Three Jewels. Hinduism started in India‚ later becoming prevalent in South Asia‚ and revolves around the way of life and becoming one with nature and the Earth

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    The spread of Buddhism in China Buddhism in China was popular to some‚ but not to all. Here are many reasons as to why Buddhism spread as far as it did and why it did not spread farther. Even though Buddhism brought some order to China and did provide a little hope‚ it did not align with Chinese culture‚ and the Chinese people are very culturally centered. In documents two and five‚ a more positive light is shone on Buddhism. Buddhism spread in China because it gave a hope to people who only

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    “Places teach us about how the world works and how our lives fit into the spaces we occupy.” Amidst towering red northern oaks‚ Georgia maples‚ and the Sage Hill Kroger‚ a tiny home sets itself apart from all the other American cottages with a big sign: “Atlanta Soto Zen Center.” What an ancient eastern tradition is doing in the sleepy town of Druid Hills is beyond me—but once I stepped inside‚ location seemed remarkably insignificant. The Atlanta Soto Zen Center prides itself on its tiny temple

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    Zen’s Influence on the Art of the Sword Zen has long had a great influence upon Japanese culture. Many aspects of this culture are touched upon by Zen including art‚ literature‚ and specific ceremonies such as the one concerning tea. During the Kamakura period of Japan‚ another area of culture began to be affected by Zen; the martial arts of the samurai class. Somewhere along the line‚ the samurai realized the ease with which the monks of Zen Buddhism dealt with issues such

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    As he continued talking‚ I began to appreciate some of the similarities of Buddhism and our roles and purpose as counselors. Zen Buddhism parallels the philosophy of counseling in so many ways. First off‚ the idea of being non-judgmental; accepting and appreciate the uniqueness of others. Secondly‚ to follow a path that does not tell people what to believe in; but shows them how to think‚ is all too similar in the counseling profession. Third‚ to understand and accept cultural diversity‚ differences

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