Evaluate the significance of the Tripitaka, Lotus of the Good Law and the Tibetan Book of the Dead for the adherents of Buddhism. In your response you should refer to at least three (one from each) extracts that demonstrate the significance. The Tripitaka, Lotus of the Good Law and the Tibetan Book of the Dead are all very significant sacred texts to the adherents of Buddhism. The Tripitaka, is important and significant to Buddhists as the text may act as a guide to Buddhists, setting out their expectations. 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.
His years of public service offered his audience a sense of trust and credibility toward his views. He begins by assuring those opposed to the death penalty, that he has studied, listened and considered their views completely, but he still believes in the death penalty as a means to the practice of social justice. His values and beliefs, nonetheless, are for protecting the precious lives of the innocent and upholding justice in our society. Overall his essay is a keen definition of social and humanitarian justice. Koch’s intellectual strategy works on the emotional, rational and logical aspects of human thinking and deduction.
In this way, the Reverend places his mission of preaching freedom alongside the efforts of the prophets of old in terms of importance, and thus invites the reader to reflect upon the noble task he is undertaking. Because religion is so widely regarded as a sacred concept that should never be challenged, King’s comparison of religion to freedom is highly effective in convincing the reader that injustices committed upon a person’s freedom are not to be tolerated. King also covers the need for a more secular point of view by creating parallels between himself and Socrates, stating, “Just as Socrates felt that it was necessary to create
When the outcome is important but uncontrollable, and at times of crisis. In these times, religion will be important in performing psychological functions for people. Parson sees religion as helping individuals cope with unforeseen events and uncontrollable outcomes. He also says that it creates and legitimates society’s central values and it is the primary source of meaning. Religion makes society’s central values sacred and this helps to promote value consensus and social stability.
Martin on the other hand taught an ideology of love and unity. As quoted after a trip to India where he met with Gandhi he said, "Since being in India, I am more convinced than ever before that the method of nonviolent resistance is the most potent weapon available to oppressed people in their struggle for justice and human dignity. In a real sense, Mahatma Gandhi embodied in his life certain universal principles that are inherent in the moral structure of the universe, and these principles are as inescapable as the law of gravitation." (Wikipedia) Martin used this ideology as a base for his movement and the way to go about it. From this he worked toward his dream, a dream which was for a world without segregation and equality amongst the races.
I would say that the cultural and social influences Hinduism have made vital on the region is too originated just like any other religion that is a part of the world. It shows the people the purpose and the meaning of their tradition. It also show them how to be more aware of others needs and how to care and how to be considerate towards others. Working on their society for the need for charity and to just love. I think Hinduism is a very unique religion that is among the world.
Also, Deerslayer exemplifies this mentality by always doing the morally best things for society as a whole. Deerslayer greatly compares to “a seed scattered by the wayside”, just like the early Americans, contributes as a major catalyst in him transforming into the ideal American Hero. He begins his life living with a religious order called the Monrovians, who taught him his moral values before the corruption of the city. Next, he lives with Indians in nature, which shows him how to act strong and survive in the world giving him toughness. Deerslayer starts out just like the Early Americans lost in nature, though just like the great Rousseauian philosophy that nature is good and similar to the Early Americans Deerslayer goes from a lost soul to finding his niche in society.
Jocelyn Tyoran Period 3 10/11/12 Henry David Thoreau, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and Mohandas Gandhi all championed personal responsibility and peaceful protests, encompassioning the idea that you must also accept the consequences of your choices. All three of the authors shared strong evidence that support their arguements, for example taking responsibility for your own actions, succesfully. Thoreau is a known protester who acted on peaceful protests. His actions of protesting led him to be encarcerated.
He continues to work as an activist, supporting such causes as international disarmament, civil rights and environmental awareness. * The concept of “patriotism” The concept of patriotism in my mind is staying true to yourself, your family, your community and your country. It is our right to be able to voice our opinions when we feel any of those who are being abused or taken advantage of by enemies both foreign and domestic. I believe that Pete Seeger is the clear embodiment of what a living patriot truly is in modern times. He is patriotic to his family, friends, and most importantly his ideals of caring for one another and doing what’s right not what fills your bank full of money.
I thought it was a nice way to end it, by only asking to be a good and faithful servant to his Lord and his people. He handed his self very well at a time as bad as he was given, I admired his confidence in our great