samsara‚ or reincarnation. It is believed that karma keeps you bound in the cycle of reincarnation. Moksha is the liberation from the bonds of samsara. Another aspect of these beliefs is that of Brahmin or the one. Brahmin is characterized as existence‚ consciousness‚ and bliss. Brahmin is connected to atman. Atman is your true self. It is eternal and keeps track of your karma. Atman’s one goal is moksha‚ or liberation from samsara. Atman faces avidya‚ or ignorance of atman‚ and maya‚ or illusion of
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Unlike other world religions‚ Hinduism has no founder. Its origins is ambiguous. It is a very diverse religion which is directed towards attaining moksha. Moksha is a fundamental concept and included as one of the four aspects and objective of human life. The other three goals are dharma -virtuous‚ proper‚ moral life‚ artha - material prosperity‚ income security‚ means of life‚ and kama - pleasure‚ sensuality
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1. In both Buddhism and Hinduism the goal is to reach bliss otherwise know as Enlightenment or Moksha. Both Buddhist and Hindus try to accumulate as much positive karma possible. They both believe in reincarnation and believe all suffering comes from worldly desires or things. In Buddhism anyone can achieve Enlightenment‚ but in Hinduism only people in the Brahmin caste can achieve Moksha. In Buddhism there is no God‚ but in Hinduism there is many Gods. In Hinduism they believe in the caste system
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parents and teachers‚ guests‚ other human beings and all other living beings. Artha is success in all worldly pursuits. Although the ultimate goal is enlightment‚ pursuit of wealth is looked at as a fitting quest. Kama refers to romantic love. Moksha is union with God‚ which is considered the highest purpose of life. Christian worldview is similar to Moksa‚ our purpose in life is to develop personal relationship with God. Hindu’s believe in “karma”‚ where people are rewarded or punished according
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University of Phoenix Material Eastern Religion Elements Matrix Hinduism Buddhism Confucianism Daoism Countries of origin Hinduism originated in India 4-6 thousand years ago. Originated in Northern India in approx. 500BC Confucianism originated in China in the fifth century BC Originated in China at approx. 20-200 AD Historical figures and events Srila Vyasadeva Lord Krishna Siddhartha Gautama was torn after seeing the real world outside his father’s palace. He left his father’s
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Dharma‚ and Moksha. Each of these intends to provide a meaning for existence in the believer’s life. Kama is associated with the desire of an individual‚ usually within the confines of romance. Artha refers to being successful when it comes to an individual’s interests within the boundaries of Dharma. Dharma usually refers to the vocation of the individual that is usually defined by their class and their family but it also means living a moral ethical life at any given moment. Lastly‚ Moksha is true
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Hinduism; organized religion or compilation of smaller belief systems? Some would argue that Hinduism is a combination of both of those terms and much more. What encompasses the Hindu religion? Why do people of today‚ even in modern America still practice a faith that some may even consider paganism? In comparison to the dominant monotheistic religion of Christianity‚ where does the Hindu religion rank? Although Hinduism is not the world’s leading religion‚ there are still large numbers of followers
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MATRIX FOR THE EASTERN AND WESTERN PHILOSOPHY |Eastern Countries |Religion |Origins & History | | |Senses are source of knowledge |Definition of soul as level of life
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Equality and Hierarchy Hierarchy and equality are seen throughout the ancient world. Equality can be defined as sameness or justice. Hierarchy is defined as “a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority” ("The Definition of Hierarchy"). Certain societies can be more egalitarian and others can be more hierarchal. Either way‚ in order to have a successful society‚ equality‚ hierarchy‚ or both must be present. Equality and hierarchy
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Vedas‚ the sacred writings of Hinduism‚ basically ruled the lives of Indians. The Vedas were believed to be never ending and full of ancient revelations made by Hindu monks in ancient times. The goal of human souls in Hinduism was to achieve moksha. Moksha is the end of reincarnation where the soul rejoins with Brahman. Hinduism can be complex but this is the simplest way to describe their faith and ideas. Christianity is different from Hinduism. Sure‚ telling the truth is important but the main
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