University Of Phoenix Material: A Case Study Of Buddhism

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University of Phoenix Material Appendix D Part I Define the following terms: |Term |Definition | |Ethnic group |An ethnic group is a group of people whose members are identified through a common trait. This can, but| | |does not have to, include an idea of common heritage, a common culture, a shared language or dialect. | |Anti-Semitism |Suspicion of, hatred toward, or discrimination against Jews for reasons connected to their Jewish | | |heritage.…show more content…
The point of all "worship" is not to venerate the Buddha or to request intercession in life's difficulties, but to gain a more complete understanding of the true nature of reality and more compassion for fellow sentient beings. Lay people might meditate; recite mantras, visit shrines, stupas, monasteries or significant places like the Bodhi tree under which the Sakyamuni Buddha became enlightened. They may also light butter lamps in montestaries, or make offerings at an altar set up at home. Monks and nuns will do all of the above, but also do more complex meditation practices which are designed to guide them through various stages of spiritual development. There are a number vows monks and nuns make, which require different practices depending on the number of vows…show more content…
The UK usage of the term "Asian" is reflected in the "ethnic group" section of UK census forms, which treat "Asian" and "Chinese" as separate. Most respondents to the UK 2001 Census of non-Chinese East Asian and Southeast Asian descent chose to write-in their ethnicity in the "Other Ethnic Group" category rather than the "Other Asian" category, reflecting the association of the word Asian in the UK with South Asian. Despite there being a strong presence of East Asians in the United Kingdom there are considerably more South Asians, for example the 2001 Census recorded 1.05 million people of Indian origin and 247,000 of Chinese origin in the UK. In what ways has the ethnic group you selected contributed to American culture? The most contribution to American culture has been in the domain or cusine. Americans were exposed to Asian cuisine at the hands of the immigrants. Soon Asian restaurants were popping up all over America offering traditional Asian food to Americans. Another contribution from Asian’s on American culture has been in the field of arts. Asians are know for their great skill and many innovative art forms. • Identify some specific examples of prejudice or discrimination that your selected group has experienced

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