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    To achieve the goal of absolute thinking‚ one must follow Buddha’s teachings. The first teaching is the Four Noble Truths. The Four Noble Truths is a Buddhist teaching that teaches the individual on how to see one’s own suffering‚ as the authors state‚ “The Four Noble Truths empower all individuals to analyze the root cause of suffering and to provide their own cure.” The Four Noble Truths enable one to be self-sufficient in changing one’s life. The Four Noble Truths are that one is to experience

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    The diverse Buddhist teachings have been adapted into the lives of individuals through ethical beliefs and sacred practice. For the diverse adherents‚ both within the East and the West‚ have resulted in increased spiritually. Dogen claims what the true form of ‘proper meditation’ is and what the core aspects are. This is evident through the community’s enhanced spiritual connection to Buddha through Karma and the practice Temple Puja. The Dalai Lama has also impacted the teachings and worship of

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    Awareness‚ Appreciation‚ and Awakening What do Buddhism and my depression have in common? They both share an enlightening experience. The Buddhists believe enlightenment is a state in which a person achieves complete wisdom and compassion. I did not experience what the Buddhists consider enlightenment; rather‚ I had a moment of clarity through all the fog of my depression that led to awareness. And‚ some Buddhist denominations believe awareness is the key to reaching enlightenment. Depression can

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    Mikao Usui

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    Dr Mikao Usui was born in Japan in the mid nineteenth century. As he was growing up‚ he heard stories about a Buddha. He was impressed with the Buddha’s quest for enlightenment Dr Usui was fascinated by both the Buddha’s desire to help others and the unusual metaphysical abilities he received after achieving enlightenment. He also noted that the Buddha was said to be able to heal physical illness and that many of the Buddha’s disciples acquired healing abilities by following his teachings. Dr Usui

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    Buddhism‚ as a religion‚ has many different sub-groups or ‘orders’. Even so‚ the core teachings of Buddha remain the same across these orders. If you are new to Buddhist teachings‚ it is imperative to learn the first lessons that Buddha taught since he instituted Buddhism: The Four Noble truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. The Four Noble Truths Right after his Enlightenment‚ Buddha gave what is now celebrated as “The Sermon at Benares”. This is when Buddha gave his first sermon. The Four Noble

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    Soft power helped leaders of the Mauryan Empire gain legitimacy because they encouraged strong morals in their people. The Mauryan Empire was primarily composed of India and other parts of South Asia and was founded by Chandragupta around 322 BCE. Chandragupta proceeded to lead the empire by using Arthasastra. The Arthasastra was a written guidebook about how to properly lead an empire. and one requirement of the Arthasastra was for a King to provide for the people who were unable to provide for

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    Over time civilizations grow and change‚ as do the civilizations people and the values that they hold dear. Because of this religion tends to changes just as fast as the civilizations themselves. Although religions like Buddhism have been around for about 2500 years‚ Today Buddhism is stronger than ever. In recent years Buddhism has increased in popularity especially in western culture. I believe the Appeal of Buddhism in the 21st Century can be found in the clear path it provides‚ the disapproval

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    Comparing oneself to others in such terms as “Just as I am so are they‚ just as they are so am I‚” he should neither kill nor cause others to kill. Sutta Nipata 705 With reference to the source material above‚ assess the impact of Buddhist ethical teachings on the expression of Buddhism as a living religious tradition. Ethical teachings have long been the ongoing guidance and discipline for all humanity. Ethics can be defined as a system of moral principles dealing with values relating to human

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    Siddhartha

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    "Siddhartha" is one of the names of the historical Gautama‚ and the life of Hesse’s character resembles that of his historical counterpart to some extent. Siddhartha is by no means a fictional life of Buddha‚ but it does contain numerous references to Buddha’s philosophies and his teachings. Although Hesse’s Siddhartha is not intended to portray the life of Gautama the Buddha but he used the name and many other attributed to reflect the legendary atmosphere and the pattern of his heroes transformation

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    Zen in the Art of Archery

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    Zen in the Art of Archery‚ by Eugen Herrigel describes the ritualistic arts of discipline and focus that the Zen religion focuses around. In this book‚ Herrigel describes many aspects of how archery is‚ in fact‚ not a sport‚ but an art form‚ and is very spiritual to those in the east. The process he describes shows how he overcame his initial inhibitions and began to look toward new ways of seeing and understanding. In the beginning of the book Herrigel tells us that he is writing about a ritual

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