Art History Ryder September 24, 2012 The Great Stupa Asian societies sustained many belief systems and rituals thousands of years ago that made such a huge impact it developed into religions that are currently utilized in today’s society. The Buddhist religion established from teachings and practices of Shakyamuni Buddha in 543 BCE to 483 BCE. People that practice Buddhism are exposed to the Four Noble Truths which is that 1) life is suffering; 2) desire is caused by suffering; 3) you can overcome desire; 4) following the 8 fold path of right view can help you extinguish that desire. The artworks of Buddhism are created in remembrance of Buddha’s’, and to symbolize their beliefs and understanding of life. Buddhism was the main inspiration for art in the region, and the most important Buddhist structures were created between the first and second century BCE.
Year 11 Buddhism Sangha | * Sangha- community of Buddhist monks or nuns * Sangha is the term used for the Buddhist spiritual community. * On Sangha Day Buddhists celebrate both the ideal of creating a spiritual community, and also the actual spiritual community which they are trying to create. * The Sangha is precious in Buddhism as without those in the community to look up to or share aspirations with, the spiritual life would be very challenging. * Sangha members represent the embodiment of the Dhamma and they have been, by and large, responsible for the preservation and promotion of the religion, both during and after the time of the Buddha. | | Watch some of the video “The Triple Gem: Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha” which shows images of life in the Sanghahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH60ZG3hODA | Early Councils | Early Buddhism remained centered around the Ganges valley, spreading gradually from its ancient heartland.
Table of Contents Buddhism 3 Christianity 4 Confucianism 5 Hinduism 6 Islam 7 Judaism 8 Sikhism 9 Taoism 10 References 11 Buddhism Buddhism is the 4th largest religion in the world. It is now practiced in Asia and primarily China. Buddhism was founded in Northern India by Siddhartha Gautama. Siddhartha was born a prince near the Himalayas in the Sakyas Clan; his dad was the king of this clan. Siddhartha Gautama was raised Hindu and believed in reincarnation.
Each form of yoga is diverse, but each path leads to the same unification with the body. The history of yoga is able to be divided into four periods of time. There is Pre-Classical Yoga, Classical Yoga, Post-Classical Yoga, and the Modern Period. Pre-Classical yoga was developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization about 5,000 years ago. It started as a religion used by Brahmans.
Lotus of the Good Law is also very significant to followers of Buddhism as it expresses salvation to Buddhism being universally attainable and lastly, the Tibetan Book of the Dead is also very substantial to adherents of Buddhism as it as it is means by which a Buddhist can determine their rebirth or Nirvana. The Tripitaka is a very significant text for adherents of Buddhism as it can as a guide to the teachings of the Buddha. Firstly, the Tripitaka is a sacred text split into three “baskets”; the Sutra Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka and the Abhidharma Pitaka. The first basket, the Sutra Pitaka sets the rules and expectations of the Sangha. In this way, the Tripitaka is very significant to adherents of Buddhism as it provides a clear set of expectations of the adherent of the religion as well as providing a guide to the teachings of Buddha.
[viii] Confucianism and Taoism had limited influence on Shinto, only shaping small aspects that already existed, such as the importance of family and rituals. [ix] Buddhism however had a larger impact on Shinto, namely on the belief of life after death and the worship of many deities. [x] Shinto has been closely associated with Buddhism for centuries and they share many temples and rituals. [xi] There was a time when Buddhism overshadowed Shinto that lasted nearly 1500 years. [xii] Today, around seventy percent of the Japanese population consider themselves to follow Shinto; however, forty-five percent of these people also claim to follow Buddhism.
Andrea Otero May 12, 2013 Sikhism Versus Christianity Although Sikhism is still a relatively new religion that was branched off of Hinduism, it has a growing population of, what is now, over 30 million followers. Sikhism originated in India, more specifically in Punjab, and was founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji who was born in the late 1400's. He introduced the new concept of having only one god who has and will never be physically seen by humans. In the Sikh religion, a Guru is a being who can bring salvation among the people. There are eleven gurus that were all praised at one point throughout the evolution of the religion.
arisson essay Nathnael – Asfaw From 8000 B.C.E to 6000 C.E social order has varied in different ways of life such as Buddhism and Daoism. Buddhism and Daoism have many similarities with some differences. The social order similarity between Buddhism and Daoism is that they both believe in some type of reincarnation. The similarity in social order between them is that they bothe have religious leaders such as the Dali lama in Daoism and for Buddhism Buddha. These two ways of life originated in two different parts of the world Buddhism started in northern India and Daoism started in China One major difference between Taoism and Buddhism is the concept of karma to the Buddhist.
The person reputation is that the estimation in which the character or person held. The social give an opinion about that person as result of social evaluation set for criteria, it’s a social control in natural societies and subject of study in social. Reputation can create by the people and associate who can recognize and based on a whole point of the person. Dalai Lama is the name of one famous and important person in the world, his name mean the ocean of wisdom, but his real name is Tenzin Gyatso, he ease describes himself as a simple of Buddhist monk. He was born in Taktser a small village in North eastern Tibet, and grows up in peasant family.
Boardrooms and motivational speakers use the philosophies of the Buddha to motivate employees. The Four Noble Truths One of the most fundamental Buddhist teachings is the Four Noble Truths. The meaning behind these truths, are one’s relationship to suffering; the nature, origin, cessation, and the path leading to suffering. Guatama Buddha realized these truths in addition to others, during his enlightenment experience. The Four Noble Truths can be seen numerous times throughout the Pali Canon; which is the most ancient Buddhist text (Bullitt, 2005).