In Buddhism‚ as in Christianity‚ the choice of a human verses god‚ as an exemplar for the path to enlightenment ( salvation) is no accident. In a world where learning and teaching occurs through stories it is especially important to have a protagonist that is easy to identify with. Consequently‚ the myths surrounding the Buddha’s birth‚ early life‚ spiritual journey and awakening‚ put him in the perfect position to be such an icon. Furthermore‚ the social and political consequences of his message
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Parents are role models or best teachers Parenting is one of the most difficult and challenging tasks especially in this present generation. Parents play a very important role in the upbringing of children. They are the first and earliest teachers for the children. I myself as a parent must admit that my son behaves best when I attend to him the most. Though he’s just three years old yet I find that his behaviour is far better when I spend quality and quantity time with him. Parents have
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George Washington was a very important man‚ not only to American history but to the time period where and when he lived. He grew up as a very smart young man and grew up very wealthy also. He was also very into the outdoors‚ hunting‚ trapping‚ horseback riding and even mapping. Later on in his life these skills will have helped him and his country. In the French and Indian War Washington was chosen to be the leader of the American Army because of how well Washington knew the woods. This war
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Looking at people throughout the past‚ you can see how important they all are to the world‚ and to you. But then you have to make a choice‚ a choice to save three people out of a selection of important inventors‚ scientist and politicians alike. You have to look at it critically‚ and in a practical manner. Charles Darwin‚a revolutionary Naturalist‚ Albert Einstein‚ a genius physicist‚ and Leonardo da Vinci‚ an absolutely amazing inventor. All important to history and their field(s) of work. In History
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So now black people are free but they are not equal. Segregation is the enforced separation of different racial groups publically. This means that the black people were not allowed to do certain things such as use white restrooms‚ sit in the front of the
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Why Be a Teacher? “Why be a teacher?” has come up many times. To give a simple answer‚ I want to change the world. Teaching to me is one of the most interesting‚ challenging‚ and dignified professions that exist. No one has more potential for touching the personal‚ social‚ and intellectual lives of students than the compassionate and committed teachers. I decided to become a teacher when I met my husband. I have two-step children that needed a lot of assist in their studies. I personally
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Question No.2: Why is perception important? Explain the factors influencing perception. Answer: Perception can be defined as a process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment. However‚ as we have noted‚ what one perceives can be substantially different from objective reality. An individual’s behaviour is based on their perception of reality‚ not on reality itself. It is important in communicating effectively‚ assessing
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TEN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT TRAFFIC JAMS January 2012 LISTENING TO THE TRAFFIC JAM INFORMATION IS NOT THE MOST PLEASURABLE MOMENT OF THE DAY FOR MANY. ISN’T IT TIME TO SOLVE ALL THOSE TRAFFIC JAMS? THAT’S PROBABLY NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. BUT WE CAN LOOK AT THINGS IN A DIFFERENT WAY. HOW CAN WE BOOST THE ACCESSIBILITY OF LOCATIONS AND THE RELIABILITY OF OUR TRAVEL INFORMATION? WHAT ALTERNATIVES CAN WE DEPLOY? OR‚ HOW CAN WE FACILITATE MOBILITY? TEN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT TNO AND TRAFFIC JAMS
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In the article‚ "What Teachers Hate about Parents‚" Nancy Gibbs states‚ "But if parents are searching for the perfect teacher‚ teachers are looking for the ideal parent‚ a partner but not a pest‚ engaged but not obsessed‚ with a sense of perspective and patience." I agree with this statement completely. I think parent-teacher partnership is a very big key in the success of children. This article talks about parents wanting their children to have the best of the best‚ but is it really what is for
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society and lower its negative impacts. 3. Why has ethics become so important in business?Ethics has become so important in business because it builds trust among individuals and in business relationships‚ which leads the company and its employees in a comfortable environment. This also helps the business to have confidence that their employees are happy in their work area.
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