| | 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. The canonical sources record two councils, where the monastic Sangha established the textual collections based on the Buddha's teachings and settled certain disciplinary problems within the community.1st Buddhist council (5th c. BCE)Main article: First Buddhist CouncilThe first Buddhist council was held just after Buddha's Parinirvana, and presided over by one of His most senior
These deities are also represented by wall carvings and hangings, and sculptures of the various deities. In both the Northern and Southern temples, the wall carvings, wall hangings and sculptures tell the viewers the tales of the Gods, both their feats and their defeats, as well as representations of the various aspects of Hindu religious dogma such as the journey to the afterlife, and reincarnation. Kleiner also states that these temples are often joined on an East/West orientation, with rooms designed in a circular pattern. This represents the mandala, an important aspect of Hinduism that represents many different things including the circle of life from birth, death, to rebirth or reincarnation, to the Hindu view of the world as a whole, rather than a collection of elements. (Kleiner, p173) This can be seen not only in the East/West orientation but in the circular design of the temple leading to the inner rooms, shrines and sanctuaries seen in the Vishvanatha Temple.
[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. [xiii] Shinto began as
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.
The second temple is the Great Stupa, a dome-shaped Buddhist monument from the Maurya Dynasty in Sanchi, India. The structure was built sometime from the 3rd C BCE to 1st C Ce,. Both of these monuments have many similarities and differences in structure and symbolism, but the dominant theme that ties them together is the idea that they connecting our real with the heavenly realm. These buildings came from completely different cultures, yet they have surprisingly similar styles. For example, both buildings require the visitor to first enter though a series of columns before reaching the main attraction.
LIBERTY University Interpretive Question 1 Does “day” mean a 24-hour period or ages? A Research Paper Submitted to Dr. scott phillips School of RELIGION by SCOTT r. REICHERT LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA September 10, 2013 Interpretive Question 1 Does “day” mean a 24-hour period or ages? In Coogan’s The Old Testament, A Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures, the author makes the statement that it is important to remember the cultural influence as well as the genre of the message from scripture. Coogan relates that the knowledge at the time of this writing relating to the universe was geocentric. However, it is important to realize they were writing a religious document, not a scientific one.
Bonnie Hertneck ARH101-11689 Allison Gee April 30, 2012 Short Answer Assignment 2 The Silk Road was created during the Han Dynasty for the purpose of trading goods. It was a network of over 5000 miles of caravan routes through deserts and across seas from China all the way to Rome. Not only did the Silk Road carry precious goods, it carried much influence between civilizations. One of the influences that emerged from the Silk Road was Buddhism. Buddhism originated in India and spread throughout the country via the Silk Road.
In the Heian Period, the blending went so far as to recognize Buddha as coming to the Japanese through Shinto gods. Class Discussion 4: Politics, Religion, and Economy in Nara-Heian
I am not too sure if this is correct but there are 3 councils in the Buddhist tradition. The first one is the Theravadin School. This school was made about 100 years after Buddha passed away. The other ones are The Dharma, and the Vinaya which were created months after Buddha passed away. Buddhist have vehicles and all have the wisdom with the mind, and body.
According to historians and Jain scriptures Jainism is divided into two sects the Digambara jains form southern India and shvetambara form northern India. Many a times Jainism is associated with or its origin with Bhagwan Mahavira, evidences have proved that Mahivira was a very important figure in Jain history. Mahivir was born in a rich family that of a king and had all the comforts of life. Mahivir’s early life was of hard ship, he renounced every possession he had including clothes on his body, he lived on alms given by people, he was often abused, as he practiced nonviolence .He practiced and undertook extreme fast and meditated continuously for longer time almost after 12 yrs. He attained the enlightenment and oneness with the ataman.