Origin Running Head: Hinduism: An Ancient System of Dharma |Antilkumar Gandhi | |Prof. Charles Fleming | |Religion & Philosophy | |HUM-400
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via Indonesia during the Sri Vijaya and Majapahit Periods Hinduism- one of the oldest religion that entered the country Popular feature is the caste system (a rigid system of social stratification) Basic concepts: reincarnation‚ karma‚ dharma and moksha Reincarnation – cycle of
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The Ancient Concept of Karma Religion is the heartbeat of every culture that has ever been a part of the human race’s existence. It is what gives people hope‚ faith‚ something to believe in‚ and something that encourages them to be the best person that they can possibly be. Karma is a huge aspect of many religions‚ specifically in Hinduism. The concept of karma greatly empowers those said traits in religion. Ever since ancient and classical Indian culture‚ karma has impacted people all
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Buddhism is believed to have originated about 2500 years ago‚ near 500 BC in on the border of Nepal and India. Its founder‚ Gautama Buddha (Prince Siddhartha) was raised in a well-to-do family and lived surrounded by excess. Though raised in this way‚ Siddhartha was not convinced of the true value of these material items. After seeing the “four sights” sent by the gods‚ Siddhartha "born a prince and raised in luxury‚ renounced the world at the age of 29 to search for an ultimate solution to the
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“Hinduism and Modernity” The writings on Hinduism and modernity by David Smith are an interesting read due to the juxtaposition of two opposite (per the author) concepts filled with examples that are traditional and modern with a spirit of understanding that is the hallmark of modern times. The opening examples of the Ganesha idols drinking milk being ridiculed by a modern day press in India serves well to remind us that our thinking or “theorisation” has become rigidly scientific and we have developed
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religions loving god is one’s first duty in life. In Hinduism believe that all existence is ranked: Brahman‚ humans‚ animals‚ plants‚ things. They believe that one has an essential life‚ or atman‚ a form of Brahman‚ and the goal of that life is to achieve moksha or union with Brahman. Similarly‚ Christians believe that God is above everything else‚ and by strengthening one’s relationship with God‚ it will allow one to achieve salvation‚ or an eternal life with God in Heaven. Differently‚ Hinduism is a polytheistic
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Jainism‚ also known as Jain Dharma‚ is a religion that many people in the world don’t know about but is practiced by about 9 million people worldwide. With the roots of the religion coming from pre-historic India‚ Jainism is a dharmic religion. There is not an exact definition for the word dharma‚ it has several different meanings. It is used in most of the philosophies or religions originating in India‚ like Hinduism and Buddhism. Jainism is a very strict and intricate religion and its followers
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Michelle Madlock Steeped in culture‚ rules‚ and traditions that go back for thousands of years‚ both Judaism and Buddhism provide a way of life and spiritual path for their follows. The comparison of these seemingly vastly different religions is important for numerous reasons. The main reason being that these two faiths are two of four major world religions. We also live in a very global society these days and the more we can understand and find common ground with people who initially seem
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Aldous Huxley was a pioneer in science fiction and anti-utopianism as well as a revolutionary spirit within early 20th century society. Born into a distinguished family in Surrey‚ England‚ on July 26‚ 1894‚ Aldous Huxley was educated to fulfill his lineage. His literature became an anthology of commentaries on his contemporary civilization. The lasting impact of Aldous Huxley’s mystic literature has been seen throughout the ages‚ from George Orwell all the way to the 21st century. Aldous Huxley
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Hinduism and Buddhism are the two main religions of Ancient India. Both religions share common beliefs and have their differences. Some differences are the gods worshiped‚ the founders of the religions and the holy books worshiped. Both religions are similar and different at the same time. In the buddhism religion‚ the founder was not one person alone. Hinduism was developed over 3500 years ago by the Aryans. The Hindu religion was developed around the caste system. Important books of the Hindu
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