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.
; Questions that can not be answered, even with modern day technology, the aid of science and the ever-growing knowledge of the world; but answers that nonetheless are needed to make sense of and give meaning and purpose to life. The origin of all religions is connected to the timeless search of our existence to humankind. One of the most significant ways in which religion creates meaning for its followers is through the understanding of the purpose of mankind. E.g. Death is understood as the end of mortality, but what people believe comes after varies with each religion.
Finally, concentrations help a follower achieve a higher consciousness that is needed to develop a true wisdom. All the folds in the path start with the word right which is used to suggest a sense of perfect. The first fold of the path is the right view. This path gives a reason to start following the other paths. This fold of the path is the way that Buddha wanted you to see the life, nature, and the world as it really is.
Assignment 1: Comparison of Two Religions Although the past weeks in the study of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism have provided great insight and inspiration, the concentration of this research will seek to provide further exploration of Hinduism and Buddhism. Hinduism and Buddhism, both originating in India are very similar religions that, at the same time have distinct differences. While Hinduism is about understanding existence from within a person’s soul, Buddhism is about understanding and recognizing the absence of the permanent soul. In Hinduism, attaining the highest life possible is a process of removing the body from distractions in life, allowing one to eventually understand their own internal nature. In Buddhism, by following a methodical life one can find an understanding of existence and achieve Nirvana (enlightenment).
These two religions are far from exclusive, and overlap each other in many ways. The ultimate goal of Shinto is to attain an elemental balance with nature, and achieve cosmic harmony. In Shintoism, it is important to live harmoniously with the land and other people. This puts a stronger emphasis on respect of our peers than western cultures do. Every action is done with honor and pride, and these people revere their emperor and honor their nation.
According to Confucius, excellence comes partly from the cultivation of one’s virtues and intellect; so an education is mandatory. This education would involve developing skills in poetry, music, artistic appreciation, manners and religious ritual. Education was important because it transmitted the lessons of the past into the present. Confucius thought that education could show the way to wise and happy living. Also human beings should be full of respect and care.
This is showing how important a care plan is so there isn’t a breakdown of communication as you will know the service users needs. Culture and beliefs- The first strategy is acknowledging and admitting the existence of differences between. This mainly includes differences in perceptions, interpretations and evaluations of social situations and people who create and act within them. ‘ These differences than have to be named, described, explained and understood.’ source-www.indianmba.com .Having a good understanding of the belief and culture will help the carer to understand more of what the service user wants. This is a great way to overcome this barrier as the service user will be able to continue with their religion with the health care professional knowing about it.
For example, Buddhist could reach a state called nirvana once they have followed the eight fold path and the other teaching of Buddha. The main reason why people followed these guidelines was because a happier life was guaranteed in the end as long as you remained a true believer. Society improved as the behavior of people increased. Similarly to this, Christianity offered a peaceful afterlife if you strongly believed in Jesus Christ while being devoted to the teachings of the clergy, bishops and pope. Like Buddhism, Christians had to adhere to a certain rules to be allowed a pleasant afterlife.
All religions encourage human beings to do good deeds, avoid evil deeds, cultivate a life of morality and compassion, and develop human dignity for both oneself and others as well as for family and society. Buddhism shares a lot with other religions and in this section we will compare a few things from the big three in religion Hinduism, Traditional Judaism, and Christianity. The first comparison I will make is with the meaning of birth in Hinduism, and Buddhism states that we are reborn from a previous life until we reach a level of nirvana (in Buddhism) or a oneness with Brahman (in Hinduism) they all state that after reaching their definition of the afterlife the cycle of death and rebirth will end and this is called samsara in all three religions. Another thing that they have in common is their own way to the truth this is where they go there different way. In Buddhism the followers follow the teachings of Buddha, the four noble truths, and the eightfold path, Traditional Judaism they reach the truth by studying the scriptural that spans more than five thousand volumes, whereas Hinduism the way to the truth is through spiritual disciplines like yoga allows one to achieve the enlightenment and the truth needed to reach the afterlife, and Christianity has the Bible that provides the oral laws and the authoritative interpretation for learning how to live one’s life to reach
Christina the Astonishing, help guide me in my path to Heaven. Help me to make the right choices. Help me do the right thing and guide others into doing the right thing also. Guide me in a selfless life and show me how to find compassion for those in need. Show me how to do the little things and the right things so that I can lead others in my example to the glory of God in Heaven.