...Buddhists believed in order to reach a state of cessation, or nirvana, steps must be taken to achieve elimination of all suffering. These steps are considered to be the Noble Eightfold Path. The Eightfold Path consists of eight steps that lead to arhatship, the “state of one who has awakened” (Noss, pg. 182). These steps do not need to be completed in order, but can be obtained simultaneously. The eightfold path was created from the fourth truth of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, one of the most important teachings of Buddhism. A contemporary Buddhist would be able to live a life in our modern times, and be able to follow the eightfold path. The first step is right belief. This path simply means to believe in the Four Noble Truths, and view life in its simplicity. A modern Buddhist would simply need to have a straight- forward way of life, to be able to see the true nature of their environment. The second step is right aspiration or purpose, also called right intention. This is considered to be a commitment to self- improvement, and a commitment to understanding the path to nirvana. This includes resisting the pull of desire, resistance to ill will and bad feelings, and resistance to violence and aggression. This path can be practiced by being kind to others and not having any bad thoughts or feelings towards others. The third step is right speech. Right speech is considered not speaking ill of others, always being honest, and to be genuine with others. This is an easy step...
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...Nhat Hanh: “Buddhism is already engaged. If it is not, it is not Buddhism.” Walpola Rahula: “Buddhism is based on service to others”…political and social engagement is the “heritage of the bhikkhu” and the essence of Buddhism. Robert Thurman: “The primary Buddhist position on social action is one of total activism, an unswerving commitment to complete self-transformation and complete world-transformation.” Stated in simplest terms, engaged Buddhism means the application of Buddhist teachings to contemporary social problems. Engaged Buddhism is a modern reformist movement. A practitioner is socially engaged “in a nonviolent way, motivated by concern for the welfare of others, and as an expression of one’s own practice of the Buddhist Way” (King Being 5). In this description Sallie B. King invokes the spirit of the Bodhisattva vow: May I attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. According to Ken Jones engaged Buddhism is “an explication of social, economic, and political processes and their ecological implications, derived from a Buddhist diagnosis of the existential human condition” (Kraft New). Jones emphasizes the social theory underlying engaged Buddhism. According to engaged Buddhists the “three poisons” of greed, anger and ignorance apply both to the individual and to “large-scale social and economic forces” (Kraft New); their remediation is therefore the collective concern of society. As the subject of numerous treatises, anthologies, lectures...
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...Contemporary Issues in Eastern Religions Contemporary Issues in Eastern Religions Common Characteristics between Buddhism and Hinduism Buddhism is closely related to Hinduism, they both share some important beliefs. They both believe in reincarnation and the cycle of samsara - birth, life, death, and rebirth - and in the influence of karma on the circumstances into which you will be born in the next life. They both believe that the ultimate end is to escape from the cycle of rebirth. However, they are quite different in some very fundamental ways. For Hindus, there is an eternal soul that does not change, in essentials, from life to life. The material bodies it inhabits are like clothes. Buddhists believe that there is no core soul - that your experiences, actions, and intentions (your karma) constantly act upon you and you are constantly changing in response, so that the cycle of samsara is a long process of becoming. They also have different beliefs regarding the escape from the cycle of reincarnation. For Buddhists, achieving enlightenment, seeing the true nature of phenomenon and of oneself, eliminating all craving and desire releases you from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. For Hindus, realizing the oneness of existence, achieving mental peace or perfect unselfishness, perfect detachment from the world, or perfect knowledge of oneself, or the realization of unity with god releases you from the cycle of rebirth. As it relates to salvation...
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...life. Schultz, D. (2010). Ethics Regulation Across Professions. Public Integrity, 12(2), 161-172. doi:10.2753/PIN1099-9922120204 Gifting, a private act of friendship and charity among individuals that has deep cross-cultural roots, is increasingly seen as a morally problematic practice in many professions. Gifting done within the context of employment is now the subject of regulation in many professions as part of a broader effort to promote independence, impartiality, and objectivity. Based upon a survey of more than twenty professional associations and fields of employment, this commentary examines the historical roots of gifting, why it poses an ethical problem, and how many organizations across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors are adopting policies to address this practice. Overall, three conclusions are reached. First, because gifting creates a sense of dependency, reciprocity, or indebtedness, its practice within a professional setting causes potential or real conflicts of interest, regardless of the size or type of the gift. Second, because of the problems that gifting poses, many professions have already recognized the need to address the practice. Finally, the field and practice of public administration needs to address...
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...Axia College Material Appendix B 7 Question Final Project Plan |What religion would you like to consider for your final project? |The religion that I will consider for my final project will be | |Describe the place of worship you will visit. |Buddhism. I have not talked to anyone yet about their place of | | |worship | | | | | | | |What do you already know about this topic? | | | |I know that this religion was founded by a man named Siddhatta | | |Gotama who ventured out on his own to find truth and | | |enlightenment. | | | | |What resource will you use to find a place of worship for this | ...
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...Contemporary Issues in Buddhism Team D REL/133 May 21, 2013 Prof. Joseph Pirelli Buddhism is considered one of the oldest forms of religion dating back over 2,500 years; which originated in Thailand and has spread throughout Asia and begun to spread in Northern America, with over 125 million practicing Buddhists today. Siddhartha Gautama the founder of Buddhism became Buddha, his teachings and philosophy of selflessness and love towards others, modest and meek lifestyle, karma and reincarnation, education, and total submission and control of the mind and body are the basics of this religion. Buddhism has similar characteristics with other major religions that include practices, rituals, scriptures, and believes such as the belief in a deity or higher greater power. It has a doctrine accepting teachings of salvation and a code of conduct. The Buddhism religion maintains an essential qualities or religious practices that are passed down from generation by sources such as authorities and or their followers are accept as sacred. The Buddhist teachings consist of the Noble Eight Fold Path: 1.) Right View- full understanding of life. 2) Right of Intention- selflessness and good will towards all. 3.) Right Speech- always watching words 4.) Right Actions- always in control of ones actions and the results or impact of them. 5.) Right Livelihood-live upstanding example nothing illegal or unethical. 6.) Right Effort- always displays effort...
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...between an individual and its environment. The Dharma or Buddha’s teachings like stated in The Buddha’s Early Life reading, dictate to treat others with patience and compassion whether at home or out in the world with strangers. Since one’s happiness and living conditions are the product of each individual’s actions. In an excerpt from the Digha Nikaya 31, a Buddhist scripture from the Sutta Pikata that forms part of Theravada Buddhism a depiction of what makes a goof wife and husband is presented. The duties explained present no hierarchy among husband or wife and call for acceptance and emotional equality, for a merrier household. Although, this excerpt contradicts with historical views on gender roles presented in various Buddhist readings, it presents a more realistic depiction of gender roles in Buddhism today. It is important to note the excerpt from the Digha Nikaya 31, forms part of Theravada Buddhism that was essentially practiced centuries ago back in the time of the Buddha. One can argue societies back then were more conservative than contemporary societies yet the following quote demonstrates exceedingly contemporary words of advice, “ In five ways should a husband minister his wife: by respecting her, by being kind to her, by being faithful to her, by giving her authority, by adorning her, DN31”. Men are expected to attend the female’s emotional needs whether it is by showing her extra attention by “adorning her” -buying her gifts or allowing her to take command in...
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...Buddhism: One has to work for salvation oneself and therefore, cannot blame others for the same. The salvation depends on the good deeds of a person. •Hinduism: One also attains salvation as per one's own fate and deeds. On Enlightenment •Buddhism and Hinduism : Both of them believe that there are many paths to attain enlightenment such as overcoming through your feelings and desires and controlling over the six conscious senses. On Sufferings • Buddhism and Hinduism: Both the schools of thought believe that excessive attachment to things and people in the physical world causes pain and suffering. Yogic Practices •Buddhism and Hinduism: Both of them gives an emphasis on the practice of meditation and other forms of yoga, which not only helps one to concentrate on the truth of life, but also facilitates the path of enlightenment and liberation. Tantric Practices •Buddhism: Buddhism has a major sect, 'Tantrayana', which is mainly based...
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...In contrast to the more forceful Buddhists fighting against injustice at the Mahabodhi Temple in India, Chinese monk Tsung Tsai, in Bones of the Master, takes a slower and more peaceful path in his quest to confront and commemorate the injustices committed against Buddhists in China. It was Tsung Tsai’s goal to build a stupa for his master, Shiuh Deng, to honor his life and his mastery as a monk; as the only monk remaining from his temple of Puu Jih, there was no one else to do this duty: “This is why I must live, Georgie. All my brother monks have gone down dead” (Crane 53). The Chinese government’s systemic abolition of religion resulted in the destruction of the Puu Jih temple, as well as many other Buddhist temples and other religious sanctuaries....
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...Diversity Lakeshia Grimes Grand Canyon University: HLT 302 02/19/12 Dr.Sunshine Weeks Abstract Healthiness source in urban area typically contain most of their patients being from different faiths. For example, Baha’i, Sikh, Buddhist patients like Christianity look for conservative healing to balance a quantity of practices in their faith the same as prayer, loyalty, and meditation. In the majority case as observes the viewpoint to curing and health care stipulation, Baha’i, Sikh, and Buddhist, now as Christians, contain a position for up to date medicine, and scientific practice as a balancing explanation to spiritual interference in moment of sick wellbeing. In this essay I will establish, patients hardly ever mind while they search for care from providers with unusual religious propensity for as long as those providers put the patient’s attention at the forefront. Health care professionalism stress that providers permit patients to illustrate from their personal religious practice and to be responsive toward such necessities of individual patients. This essay attempt to evaluate the faith system of Baha’i, Sikh, and Buddhism, their religious, their religious insight on curing, health enthusiastic and mechanism of their medicinal put into practice. This essay also will evaluate the perspectives through the leading Christian viewpoint of belief and curing. The essay is based on research of three different beliefs, the spirit currently being to institute patients necessitate...
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...The religion was introduced by Father Francis Xavier, a member of the Jesuit family (Harrington, 319(. Within a short period of time, many individuals in Japan had been baptized and embraced the religion. However, the Catholics began castigating the royal families and some practices undertaken by the communities. They highlighted sins of idolatry aimed at the Buddhist and the Shinto who worshiped art. Also, they pointed out the sins of homosexuality as perpetrated by the samurais. Finally, the Catholic priests pointed out infanticide which was used to control the population during the dry periods. This led to the expulsion of all priests and many foreigners in the country owing to their influence. Many were leaving their practices and following up the priests (Harrington, 325). Also, New Religions emerged during that period of time. These religious beliefs were contemporary in nature in that it contained different political or socio-cultural nature (Astley, 95). These religious beliefs were accepted during the Tokugawa period as they posed no threats to the ruling...
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...different faiths. For example, Baha’i, Sikh, Buddhist patients similar to Christianity use conservative healing to balance a quantity of practices in their faith the same as prayer, faithfulness, and meditation. In the majority case as observes the viewpoint to curing and health care stipulation, Baha’i, Sikh, and Buddhist, now as Christians, contain a position for up to date medicine, and scientific practice as a balancing explanation to spiritual interference in moment of sick wellbeing. In this essay I will establish, patients hardly ever mind while they search for care from providers with unusual religious partiality for as long as those providers put the patient’s attention at the forefront. I also will establish the significant components of healing, what is essential to people of a particular belief, and how do patients examination health care providers. Health care professionalism stress that providers permit patients to illustrate from their personal religious practice and to be responsive toward such necessities of individual patients. The faith system of Baha’i, Sikh, and Buddhism, their religious, their religious insight on curing, health enthusiastic and mechanism of their medicinal put into practice (Mcmullen, 2000). They will assess the perspectives through the leading Christian viewpoint of belief and treatment. Health care providers in contemporary times and at all stage of the practice of come interested in contact with patients...
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...https://www2.palomar.edu/users/mhudelson/StudyGuides/GreekRoman_WA.htmlProf. Goux ART-5 1 June, 2015 The Mandala: A Comparison of Tibetan Buddhist and Native America Culture Early non-western thought often revolved around the concept of cyclical time. The circularity (a perfection that can never truly be attained in reality due the inevitable variation on the most infinitesimal level) was commonly represented in art and could often be intended to represent cyclical time or the cyclical nature of the world. Mandalas, which are literally translated as circles of essence, were used to represent a sense of order that seemed apparent in the universe at the time of ancient humans. Now, this thought should not be thought of as primitive, like most early western historians would inaccurately assume. The cyclical time and circular order of the universe seemed to be inherent in the common lives of early civilizations, and they simply applied their own form of logic to make predictions about the world around them. So, at its core, this can be considered quite advanced. The most renowned forms of mandalas are apparent in Hinduism and subsequently Buddhism; however, it is now clear that Native Americans also created such “mandalas” with similar social and religious applications. The Native American circles of essence were essentially medicine wheels (although many circular spiritual forms of art existed also). With this regard the Mandala will be related to the medicine wheel. In addition...
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...books, “The world of buddhism,” by Heinz Bechert and Richard Gombrich, “Hinduism past and present,” by Axel Michaels, and “Experiencing the world’s religions,” by Michael Molloy. As we continue to read these books we will discover what their real similarities are and maybe how they come about. Both hinduism and buddhism originated in the Indian subcontinent and share a very long, but rather peculiar and uncomfortable relationship, which in many ways is comparable to that of Judaism and Christianity. The buddha was born in a Hindu family, just like Christ was born in a jewish family. Some people still argue that buddhism was an offshoot of Hinduism and the Buddha was a part of the Hindu pantheon, a view which is not acceptable to many Buddhist. It is however widely accepted that Buddhism gained popularity in India because it released the people from the oppression of tradition and orthodoxy. The teachings of the Buddha created hope and aspiration for those who had otherwise no hope of salvation and freedom of choice in a society that was dominated by caste system, predominance of ritual form of worship and the exclusive status of the privileged classes which the Vedic religion upheld as inviolable and indisputable. Long ago, over 1500 years ago, Hindu tradition accepted the Buddha as an incarnation of Vishnu. However strong rivalry existed between both traditions in the subcontinent for a very long time. The followers of Siva and the Buddha could...
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...of Conscience” (Leming, 2011). There are several branches of Judaism throughout the world: Orthodox Judaism, Hasidism, Neo-Orthodox Judaism, Reform Judaism, Conservative Judaism, and Reconstructionist (Wilkinson, 2008). All of these sects of Judaism can have very different traditions in regard to the treatment of the deceased’s body. Under the old Jewish tradition, the body of the deceased must be buried as soon as possible after death, within twenty-four hours if possible, although the burial cannot happen on the Sabbath. Before burial, the body is washed, anointed with oils and spices, and dressed in a white linen sheet after which it is buried in Jewish consecrated ground. More contemporary Jews are more likely to choose cremation over burial. Jews have a multi-tiered morning practice. For the first seven days after the death of a loved one, “close relatives sit at home to observe the period of mourning known as Shiva” (Pollock, 2008, p. 107). During this week they are not allowed to leave the house of do any type of work. Friends and extended relatives may visit the family during this time to pay their respects and bring gifts of food to sustain the family during their time of grief. For eleven months following...
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