Firstly, there are 28 states in India and each state has different religion. For example, there are traditions in Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.Example: 80% of people in India are Hindus. Hinduism is a colorful religion with huge colonnade of Gods and Goddesses and is one of the most ancient religions in the world. In ancient times Buddhism and Jainism were very popular. Sikhism was established in 15th century and is newest religion.
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.
Dharma (social and individual duties) includes all caste roles and obligations of occupation, gender, kin, generation, and temperament, as well as other ethical responsibilities. Moksha (release from finitude and imperfection) is the intrinsic or eternal value and the supreme spiritual” (Nolan 1995). Many Hindu gurus have gone out on their own to spread the teachings and the ways of Hinduism. These teachings have encouraged many to lead this way of life and many groups have turned up in North America and various parts of
Cesar Dominguez History 111 Brant Riffle 5 July 2011 For thousands of year Native Americans managed to preserve their religious beliefs and cultural ways. One of their most important beliefs is to preserve their ancestor’s cultures and land. Today, many of the remaining Native Americans still manage to preserve the same culture. Because they were the first ones in America they have influenced Americans in many ways. Their culture has influenced America since the Europeans arrived up until today in the way we speak, the foods we eat, our religious beliefs and even some of our family values and traditions.
The Roman state was founded on a set of strong common values that allowed it to grow rapidly and sustain itself over an unprecedented length of time. These common moral values centered on a sense of personal responsibility and duty and respect for the way of the elders (called mos maiorum), which guided their daily lives. The common Roman preserved these values because they the old values were tested by time, while anything new was considered dangerous. Romans structured their moral code around virtue, faithfulness, and respect. Moral conduct by citizens was rewarded with public respect.
It also influenced our society by placing people in a religious denomination high on the social scale. Many early leaders would go from people who conquered lands to Priests or other religious leaders. Religion was also dictate the way societies would strive to live like their gods. By sacrificing to certain ones for the hope of rain, and crop yields, or by looking at others in awe, and trying to live their lives like they would have. Religion was important in early government as it would be integrated into governments up until the seventeen hundreds.
“It is regarded as an eternal religion (Sanatana Dharma) by its followers,” (Answers). Christianity began through Jesus Christ. The Hindu religion had many gods in the beginning. To my understanding, the Hindus had more than thousand of gods. Animal’s hav ealso been known to be worshiped as Gods because they have been used for traveleing.
REL 301 Essay 2 Native American Spirituality: Before and After Colonization of the New World Native American spirituality is rich in history and culture, with many of its traditions still practiced within tribes today. To understand the depth of the faith of Native Americans, one must take the time to learn about the various practices and rituals, and, most importantly, the meaning found behind them. Native American Indians have remained true to their roots, despite the numerous transitions and periods of adversity encountered over generations. From tribal dances to special blessings, rituals have remained strong and true, unshaken by changing times. When Europeans first settled in North America, there were more than 1,000 tribes native
Also, the ABC nightly news channel reported that the Buddhist population in the United States was of about four to six million individuals; 75 to 80% of Asian descent who had inherited Buddhism as a family tradition, and the other 20 to 25% were American converts (Nakasone, 2007). Most of the East Asian migrants who arrived in the 19th century to the United States make up the Buddhist population. Even though immigration is important to the expansion of religion, conversion to Buddhism also plays a big role in the growth of religion. Many Americans seem attracted to the ideas of Buddhism even when the number of Buddhist converts is limited. One of the main reasons why Buddhism is being successful is because of the fact that the religion is not tied to a certain ethnicity, the article of Buddhism in America
Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity Introduction Health care providers practice in all different settings, in all different parts of the world. The United States has attracted people who have immigrated to America from all over the world, and have brought with them their culture and their faith. As health care providers, the acceptance of the diversity of these faiths is mandatory in order to effectively treat all individuals from these different belief systems. In this paper the author will compare the similarities and differences between the philosophies for providing care from the perspective of the Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh faiths compared to that of the Christian perspective. Hinduism Hinduism is one of the oldest world religions