things: how to act skilfully as enlightened individuals to gain greater harmony between themselves and the environment. The three jewels Buddha - the teacher Dharma - the teachings Sangha - the monks and adherents “I take refuge in the Buddha‚ I take refuge in the Dharma I take refuge in the Sangha” the three jewels are an antidote to the three ills The three ills are greed‚ anger and delusion The Four noble truths 1. Life mean’s suffering - dhukka 2. The origin of suffering
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RELIGION STUDY NOTES Nature of Religion Nature of Religion * Supernatural Dimension: Beyond the natural‚ measurable world. It acknowledges the existence of a deeper reality beyond surface appearances. * Transcendent: A spiritual presence that is not confined by time or space. Exists in a realm outside human understanding. * Immanent: Presence of a spiritual being within the individual and in every aspect of one’s life. * Characteristics: Beliefs and believers Sacred texts/
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the lands and into the hearts of people with various backgrounds. During the evolvement of Buddhism it eventually reached the United States where is has secured its importance in American’s lives‚ even those with no Asian history at all (Heartland Sangha American Buddhism‚ 2008). Some have derived the name “American Buddhism” since its arrival in the United States. Buddhist believers consider this to be just a label. Buddhists in America do see their religion growing and multiplying‚ due in part
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comprises dense forest. Forest covers only 6 percent of the country‚ but that forest contains P3 3‚600 plant species‚ 208 mammal species‚ and at least 350 bird species‚ including the recently discovered endemic Sangha Forest robin (Stiphronis sanghensis). The Dzanga-Sangha area also features one of the highest documented densities of western lowland gorillas and forest elephants (Loxodonta africana cyclotis) in Africa.
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circumstantial reasoning behind the use of euthanasia like abortion‚ “best to be judged on a case by case basis.” The Dalai Lama acknowledges euthanasia as a possible process of eliminating dukkha which is similarly paralleled in the Zen Buddhists‚ where the Sangha are permitted for euthanasia‚ as they are enlightened‚ and are able to help others in the next life. Under the Dalai Lama’s moral guidance‚ the adherents of Buddhism are able to adopt utilitarian ethics that although opposes the Ahimsa‚ has allowed
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For centuries many religions have been discovered‚ practiced and studied. In South Asia‚ three in particular are predominantly practiced; Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ and Jainism. Much like classic definitions of religion‚ each have focused on its importance as a way of thinking‚ as a way of feeling‚ and as a way of being human in relation to other human beings in a community‚ however each go about it in their own ways. Although each different religion may sound alike in some people’s eyes‚ every religion
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is long and complex. In early centuries (400 BCE- 800 CE)‚ Buddhist monasteries in India and China functioned as educational centers where vinaya‚ sutras and other subjects were taught. Many men and women were refugees from social injustice and the sangha provided them with education‚ security and dignity. Spirituality and pedantry were always combined in Buddhist education. But from a Zen perspective‚ modern education has become an occupational training program to promote financial interest. Capitalism
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Therefore‚ single modification in the vast organized mixture of survival would certainly‚ in the long run apply power on all things (Yeh‚ 2006). 2. Jainism Geographical Origins of Jainism: Mahavira organized the Sangha to spread his teachings. He admitted both men and women in the Sangha‚ which consisted of both monks and lay followers. In Western India & Karnataka‚ it widely spread at a very fast rate. Maurya‚ Kharavela of Kalinga and the royal dynasties of south India such as the Gangas‚ the Kadambas
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AMBEDKAR’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE REVIVAL OF BUDDHISM Dr. Ruchi Singh‚ ruchianoop@yahoo.co.in Bhimrao Ramjee Ambedkar (14th April 1891 to December 7‚ 1956)‚ was a great jurist‚ lawyer‚ and political leader of modern India. Dr. B.R.Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee‚ that was constituted by the constituent Assembly to draft the constitution of Independent India. He was the first Law Minister of India. Ambedkar was born in the Mahar
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In the Mahayana Buddhism perspective compassion is an essential virtue. In a pursuit to minimize suffering and obtain inner peace‚ having compassion for nature‚ and the every other living being is a course to enlightenment due to the belief that all things are connected. Because of an unselfish perspective the belief of Mahayana Buddhism ensures that all reach enlightenment. Buddhism is one of the world’s religions. It is based on the teachings and experience of Siddhartha Gautama who became known
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