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    Ambedkar on Buddhism

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    Ambedkar on Buddhism 14 October 1956 holds a special significance for the Dalit community in India. On that day‚ Bhim Rao Ambedkar‚ by all accounts the most influential Dalit intellectual of the 20th century publicly renounced Hinduism and converted to Buddhism. He told it was his “rebirth” in his speech over there. Actually Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born in 14th April 1891. He was born in lowly Mahar Caste in the western state of Maharashtra. The caste Mahara was untouchables according to the varn

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    Symbolism of the Necklace

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    considering the setting of the story‚ the attic flat‚ where Mrs. Loisel lives with her husband‚ is another play on the protagonists’ personality because it displays the true coarseness of her character. Finally‚ the shawl is another important symbol which exemplifies poverty and necessity in Mathilde’s life. The relevancy of greed is a significant theme‚ which is portrayed by the use of many symbols. The necklace‚ including the fake diamonds‚ the attic flat and Mathilde’s shawl collectively work

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    School of Tourism and Hotel Management Dillibazar‚ Kathmandu‚ Nepal Submitted by SanamAcharya 4th semester Section D 2014 August Declaration I hereby declare that this study entitled “Impact of Tourism on Traditional Culture of Namo Buddha” is based on my original research work. Related works used in this study by other authors and researchers have been duly acknowledged. I owe all the liabilities relating to accuracy and authenticity of the data or any other information included in

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    Worldview The Absolute As Nichiren Buddhism mention‚’Buddha’ is a term in Sanskrit words‚ which means the one who is awaken. Buddha has no fixed or essential appearance of how He look like and it become the reason why peoples should not idolize the Buddha and pray on it as what Buddhism in India does. To Nichiren Buddhism followers‚ they believe that Buddha exists inside everyone‚ and they seek for god inside their life. In fact‚ Life is BuddhaBuddha is life. (活即佛,佛即活). The problem of Humans The

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    Ralph Ellison's Narrative

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    He notices a molded cardboard box in the middle of the attic floor. Ellison slowly walks towards the box‚ careful to not hit his head on the roof. He finally gets to the box and looks inside to see a Super 8 filming camera with homemade tapes. One particular one he picks up has the title “Pool Party”. He brings

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    understood by the wise." Majjhima Nikaya The Buddha has passed away‚ but the sublime Teaching‚ which He expounded during His long and successful ministry and which He unreservedly bequeathed to humanity‚ still exists in its pristine purity. Although the Master has left no written records of His Teachings‚ His disciples preserved them‚ by committing to memory and transmitting them orally from generation to generation. Three months after the Death of the Buddha‚ in the eighth year of King Ajatasattu’s

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    champion of human rights. Dr. Ambedkar mind was deeply imbued with Kabeer’s philosophy in the childhood days. On passing his matriculation (1908) examination‚ he was felicitated by his teacher and was presented with a copy of a book on the life of Buddha. This gift must have made

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    is impossible. They must rely on faith outside of themselves‚ Amitabha Buddha. Positive because it gives up realization that our tries to get to enlightenment begins the process and negative because it is egotistic‚ we only look at ourselves. Nembutsu - Hail!‚ reverence to! The recitation of Namu Amida Butsu‚ meaning I follow/return back to Amida Buddha. Chanting the name of the Buddha. To show mindfulness of Amida Buddha. The purpose to allow all beings and spirits to go to the Pure Land. For

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    What are the basic differences between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism? The Theravada Buddhist believed that they practiced the original teachings of Buddhism as it was handed down to them by Buddha. Theravada Buddhism corresponds fairly exactly with the teachings of Buddha. Theravada Buddhism is based on the Four Noble Truths and the idea that all physical reality is a chain of causation. This includes the cycle of birth and rebirth. Through the practice of Eightfold Noble Path and the

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    support Buddhism and praised the Buddha as their god. However‚ there were some people who are against Buddhism and didn’t like it as a religion so they went against it. When Buddhism first came to China they started gaining followers. They started to believe in Buddhism because either they didn’t follow a religion or they didn’t want to follow their previous religion anymore. The religion gradually gained converts. Article 2 states that whosoever serves the Buddha and correctly observes the commandments

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