The path to Nirvana is the cultivation of good conduct (Shila), Mindfulness (Samadhi) and Wisdom (Prajna). To do this they must also acknowledge and follow the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path. The noble truths are that life is full of dissatisfaction (Dukkha), the cause of this is desire (Tanha), the cure is to overcome Dukkha and the only way to overcome Dukkha is the follow the Eightfold Path. The Eightfold Path is to be of Right Understanding, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right
Writing RLG205 : , and compare and contrast their definitions and conceptions of these inter- related terms. {Dharma and karma are the two of the crucial principles in many religions like Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Hinduism. Both Hinduism and Buddhism prompt a disciple to take actions that will lead to potential attainment of the ultimate goal of their religion that is moska and nirvana respectively. In this essay I would like to highlight that one of the fundamental goal of the existence of these doctrines is to promote social harmony within a group by encouraging self-actualization of each individual by motivating them to achieve the final goal of liberation. By Focusing on two different religions like Hinduism and Buddhism I would like to highlight the similarities and contrasts in the definition of the terms between the two religions, their adherence to the doctrine and the path through which a disciple has to go through to accomplish the goal of achieving Nirvana in Buddhism and Moksa is Hinduism.
These books are the basis of the doctrine of not only the first strand but the second as well. The other strand is popular or a “religious” Taoism that differs from the first strand in that they strive completely for immortality. Followers of this strand of Taoism strive to achieve physical longevity and have derived techniques to do so such as meditation, breathing
Buddhism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama during the 6th century B.C, puts great emphasis on the concept that there is no “self” but instead that everything is an illusion. Buddhists strive to separate themselves from the physical world because it is full of suffering and to seek enlightenment. Their greatest form of achievement is nirvana. What were some of the similarities you saw between the two religions? Both religions believe in seeking wisdom to achieve a greater status.
“When understanding relationship btw atman and Brahman, moksha achieved. Reincarnation is needed. Karma follows from one reincarnation to another. Karma influences specific life circumstances.” The Buddhist oppose to the idea of god in Hinduism. Siddhartha found out that every living thing inevitable sufferings.
To achieve this we will need to place this scripture within a wider Buddhist, and specifically Mahayana Buddhist, context. One key reason for the importance of the Lotus Sutra to Mahayana Buddhists is that it outlines beliefs and concepts that are central to Mahayana Buddhism. Examples of these include the importance of the Bodhisattva path, the notion of upaya or `skilful means` and the idea of the one vehicle or ekayana. The Lotus Sutra makes it clear to Mahayana Buddhists that the true path to full Buddhahood is that of the Bodhisattva who, by following the path of great compassion, aspires to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. In establishing the Bodhisattva ideal as the highest goal, the Lotus Sutra also asserts the superiority of Mahayana Buddhism over earlier forms of Buddhism which, with their limited and selfish goal of the Arhat, are described as Hinayana (or `lesser vehicle`).
1) With reference to the topic you have investigated, examine and comment on the contribution that one or more religions make to applied ethics. Buddhism on War and Peace (Grade B) Buddhism is essentially a pacifist tradition that focuses on ending suffering (dukkha) and liberating oneself from Samsara (cycle of life, death and rebirth). Buddhism has been quoted to be the world's most peaceful religion that has made a lot of contribution to many ethical issues in the world including to the issue of war and peace. In order to understand where Buddhist ethics derived, we must look at the first teaching of the Buddha, the Deer Park Sermon in which he describes the Four Noble Truths. The first noble truth is the existence of suffering (dukkha) of which there are three types: dukkha-dukkah (ordinary suffering) viparinama-dukkha (suffering of impermanence) and sankhara-dukkha (suffering of no self).
However, it is clear that Buddha gained fame, popularity as most of the Indian origin viewed it as a rescuer from the oppression of tradition and orthodoxy. The teachings of a Buddha invented hope and expectation to those that has lost faith in gaining salvation and liberation from the dominant traditions of a caste system, predominance of ritual form of worship and the exclusive status of
Definition of Religious Worldview: Religious worldview is how different religions come to understand the world. It is the perspective through which individuals are able to gain a source of meaning for their lives. Each religion provides its own worldview that determines how adherents see their life and the world. Buddhism and Hinduism, for example, see life as a cycle, where as Christianity, Islam and Judaism see life as infinite Supernatural dimension: The supernatural dimension refers to the belief in the existence of powers which are beyond the natural world. The most significant element is the belief of divine beings or powers.
This belief in ‘reinfleshment’ originated in Eastern societies, where dominant religions often permitted the concept of reincarnation, and rose in popularity in the west in the past few decades. The prevailing meaning of this concept is that good deeds will have good consequences in the future and bad deeds will lead to negative consequences. Another reason for the soul to reincarnate, is to learn new things and gain new experiences through the other living creature. Of course that is a beautiful and wise lesson itself, but is this how nature works? Do the laws of life embrace these theories?