of their cultures. Two such belief systems and philosophies are Hinduism and Confucianism. Hinduism is a religion with no founder. The people who practice this religion believe in moksha and reincarnation. Moksha is the freedom from earthly desires and a complete understanding of the world. Reincarnation is the belief that people are reborn over and over again until achieving moksha. Whether or not they are born into a good life depends on their previous life’s karma (good or bad deeds). In Hinduism
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Only the purest and lightest of hearts may pass‚ the rest would be demolished by the demon Ammit. In the afterlife‚ Ancient Egyptians believed that reincarnation occurred and that death was but a mere interruption. In the Ancient Egyptian religion‚ once one has passed away‚ the afterlife would be a very demanding agony. But‚ to first have an afterlife‚ it was believed that one must be ‘mummified’‚ by being put into an ancient Egyptian coffin‚ named a sarcophagus. This was one of the numerous funerary
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Little Buddha Little Buddha was a movie staring Keanu Reeves about a boy named Jesse who was thought to be the reincarnation of a Tibetan teacher named Lama Dorje. In the movie‚ Jesse is given a book by Lama Norbu that explains how Buddhism originated. Followers believe that it was started by Prince Siddhartha‚ who was played in the movie by Keanu Reeves. According to the book‚ there were many signs from the beginning that indicate Siddhartha was a special being. Siddhartha was born in the
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every living being has an equal soul and they all play a role in the universe. There is a Supreme Soul called the “Paramatma” and they wish to reach this supreme soul by the end of their reincarnation cycle (par. 10). Hindus believe in reincarnation. A soul transfers through 84 million species through reincarnation before they transfer to a human body. While in these bodies‚ the souls try not to collect material happiness. This is similar to Buddhism. Hinduism and Buddhism have many similarities and
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Taoism and Buddhism were born in the same century. Siddhartha reached enlightenment in approximately 535 B.C. and Lao Tzu’s teachings were recorded around 500 B.C. There are many similarities in the basics of these two religions. Some of the similarities can be seen clearly when examining the three meaning of Tao. <br><br>The first definition of Tao is "the way of ultimate reality." This means that Tao cannot be perceived ‚ defined‚ talked about‚ or thought of. It is too big a concept for humans
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while Buddhism‚ originating in the India‚ the same place with Hinduism‚ has approximately 350 million Buddhists. This essay will firstly discuss features of Reincarnation and Non-violence’s in both religion‚ and then argues that caste system is an area which is sustainable difference. In Hinduism and Buddhism ‚ the aim of the reincarnation is escaping from the cycles of suffering ‚ however‚ they differs in terms of whether they can possibly escape from the sorrow in the current life. More exactly
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Core beliefs of Buddhism: Buddhism‚ as a religion‚ lays great emphasis on the adherence to the basic beliefs. Buddhism‚ like most of the great religions of the world‚ is divided into a number of different traditions. However‚ most traditions share a common set of fundamental beliefs. The basic Buddhist belief comprise of the basic teachings and concepts of Buddhism. Lord Buddha urged His followers to concentrate on the Four Noble Truths‚ which helps in attaining freedom from suffering. In the
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Different religions and beliefs have both good and bad effects. It’s good because religions actually have many similarities which assists us when learning about others and helps us get along and solve problems together‚ like fighting poverty or protecting the environment. But it can also cause problems‚ like fights and worries about losing our own beliefs‚ especially with extremism on the rise. To handle this‚ we need to respect each other’s beliefs‚ talk‚ work together‚ and remember we’re all human
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combination between Hinduism and Islam?”) Sikhism shares a lot of similarities with the Hinduism and Islamic religions. All three religions believe in some type of reincarnation. Sikhism’s version of reincarnation is‚ when you merge with Nam‚ (The Sikh’s God). Hinduism believes in Moksha‚ (which is the release from reincarnation). The three religions also share the belief of karma‚ karma being‚ one’s deed’s‚ or acts throughout their lives. They believe if a person does good deeds‚ that person
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They also believe that God is forgiving as long as we are truly sorry for our sins. Buddhism practices change depending upon the tradition and society. In Buddhism‚ they practiced reincarnation‚ results from attachments. They also practiced when you reach nirvana‚ which is the peaceful state of mind‚ you escape reincarnation. Jewish rituals and religious observances are grounded in Jewish law. In Judaism‚ they practice the Ten Commandments‚ the study of Torah. They also practiced the Sabbath is spent
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