Buddhists achieved their end path after all suffering was endured and one has come in control of every action and thought, only then could the ultimate happiness and paradise in nirvana be reached. Daoists searched for the first cause of the universe to which all souls belonged to, came from, and could return to after the ultimate control and balance was reached. Daoism and Buddhism were intrinsically similar in many ways. Mainly because of a lack of concern for politics, government, and earthly ordering of people at a socially significant level, both religions' main focus and teaching was the balance and harmony for all people in a natural way and in one's own mind. Their afterlife, so to speak, was different in the belief that individual happiness and peace was the end path for Buddhists, while Daoists wanted to remain and become once again to the continuity of the universe and all life and not as human
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
Christianity has organised its principal beliefs into a structured systematic theology in which it draws its sacred writings and traditions from. These principal beliefs include the divinity and humanity of Jesus Christ, the death and resurrection, the Trinity, revelation and salvation. Through the ethical and moral teachings of Christianity and characteristics of religions which consist of sacred texts and writings, rituals and ceremonies, beliefs and believers and ethics; these beliefs can be expressed and connected with the life of adherent’s. The divinity and humanity beliefs identify that Jesus Christ was both fully divine and human, and that he is the second being of the trinity. This intended that he was the divine Son of God and recognised as being ‘one with the Father’.
All humans become kami after death and are honored by their families. Shinto is very different from traditional monotheistic religions because there is no omniscient or omnipotent force. While Amaterasu the sun goddess is considered the most important kami, she is not looked at in the same way Christians look at God. Also in opposition to Christianity, where one of the main focuses is to banish our original sin and seek penance, Shinto spreads the idea that all humans are inherently good, and evil spirits
In nirvana, you are living out your life as Buddha. In moksha you reach Brahman the highest class in the Hindu Caste system. One similarity I found throughout all the religions is the act of karma. Whether it is Eastern or Western culture, each religion studied believed to do things that were morally correct. It is in none of our duties to cause pain to others.
Detail Worldview Outline Eibylardo M. Funes Grand Canyon University CWV-101 20131221 Dr. Jeff Jibben Christian Worldview The Christian Worldview is usually many Christians view and meaning of the teaching of the bible. I often look at Worldview as majority of opinions from many Christian denominations and how they perceive the word of GOD and the teaching of the bible should be in related in today’s world. As a new Christians my views are in between and I’m just now learning GOD, so I fall in the category of Majority I believe and have Faith that they are true. Who is GOD and what are his characteristics? God is the father and the almighty; his characteristics are actually taught in the Bible.
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
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.
This code of ethics rejects sex outside of marriage, it also states that divorce, homosexuality, and public nakedness are sins forbidden by God. On the other hand modesty and humility are vital virtues that are important to all members of the Amish community. While every Amish community has their own set of rules and certain beliefs, all Amish people are extremely religious and respectful individuals. The social organization of the Amish is one that implores pride, humility, obedience, and the yielding of oneself to a higher authority. One important principle that exemplifies these beliefs is Gelassenheit, and although it is rarely spoken its meaning is woven into the social fabric of the Amish’s everyday life.
Buddhists believe all human life is precious and that all living beings are interconnected through his preciousness and that sooner or later truth will prevail and violence and hostility will loose. I think what he meant by this is life is precious so everyone should not take it for granted and thank god for everyday that they are alive and that violence and hostility will loose by this because being thankful for something and not taking something for granted will rule hostility and violence and no one would even think to be violent because everyone would be