A group that I encounter on a daily basis is my family. They’re always here for me and they have been in my life since the second I opened my eyes till now‚ present day. I was born in America so I’m a Vietnamese Asian American and so is my little sister. But my grandparents and parents emigrated from Vietnam so the older generations in my family had to gain their citizenship to be able to live here. Both my mom and my dad are in their 40s-50s. My little sister is 14 on the other hand. Both my parents
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the Buddhist view of existence optimistic or pessimistic? The question of the Buddhist view of existence being optimistic or pessimistic is one which is many have an opinion on. It could be said that the four noble truths provide the views of the Buddha in the way that life is led and more importantly‚ should be led. Certainly‚ the end goal is clearly optimistic‚ the attainment of spiritual enlightenment‚ or nirvana. However‚ the Buddhist view of life as we lead it is often deemed pessimistic as
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to recognize it as well. Buddhism has no God and only believe in meditating because it leads to enlightment. A person who agrees with the statement would say how if they have no God‚ it means it’s not a religion‚ they only have teachings from the Buddha. You can see from all other religions that they worship God. Christians worship Jesus‚ Hindus worship many Gods but the main God they worship is Brahman and Muslims worship Allah. This is because theists believe that God has given everything life
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intrigued and was looking forward to observing the Buddhist rituals and routines. After we were greeted we took our seats towards the back of the temple‚ as that was where we felt most comfortable. I noticed that there were many large pictures of Buddha and his two disciples that surrounded the people. The people participating in the service laid out a mat on the floor and began to kneel around the food they had placed on the mat as well. The monks began reciting a blessing in what they called Pali
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joy‚ happiness‚ sorrows withany other people by peace. Anyone can participate in the Buddhist community but there are somebasic things to learn about this community: Anapanasati (Pali)‚ Anatta‚ Beginner’s mind‚Bhikkhu‚ Bhikkhuni‚ Bodhi‚ Bodhi tree‚ Buddha- Dhamma‚ Dana‚ Middle Way‚Abhidharma (Pali/Sabskrit)‚ Mindfulness.Anapanasati (Pali): It is the mindfulness of breathing. It also refers to a kind of meditation.People mediate for their spiritual‚ mental‚ and physical peace. Usually
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problem that Buddhism tries to solve. The universe is strongly affected by suffering and the causes of suffering. The Buddha assumed that suffering is a bad thing. No such thing in Western ethics mentions that suffering is bad. There is no problem to be solved. If you love headaches then don’t bother taking aspirin‚ if you don’t‚ then you may consider taking medication. The Buddha argued that suffering doesn’t just happen; it comes as a consequence of actions that you have done that were related
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4-6 thousand years ago. Originated in Northern India in approx. 500BC Confucianism originated in China in the fifth century BC Originated in China at approx. 20-200 AD Historical figures and events Srila Vyasadeva Lord Krishna Siddhartha Gautama was torn after seeing the real world outside his father’s palace. He left his father’s riches to go on a spiritual plight which untimately became Buddhism. Confucius He spread the word of harmony during the times when the states of China were at
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human suffering. • The Four Noble Truths: the doctrines of Buddha: • All life is suffering‚ • The cause of suffering is ignorant desire‚ • This desire can be destroyed‚ • The means to this is the Eightfold Path. Buddhism is a universalizing religion because members can be of any ethic‚ national or racial background. Buddhism is autonomous because there is no central authority. Distinguishing Symbols • Victory Banner • Buddha • Parasol • Conch Shell • Dharmachakra • Endless Knot
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"A generous heart‚ kind speech‚ and a life of service and compassion are the things that renew humanity‚” (Buddha). This was said over 2 thousand years ago by Buddha; a person who rose to power by his leadership skills. He had the essential attributes of a leader. The qualities that make a tremendous leader are honesty and generosity to their people. People need honesty so we can follow our leaders through ”the ups and downs of life”. Kole Rodriguez was always positive and always telling us how it
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Tina Martin-Fleming January 25‚ 2013 Learning Journal Questions Week 3 What were the key experiences in the life of the Buddha? Why were those Experiences important? Constant change (is life’s constant change‚ or impermanence)‚ a lack of permanent identity abandon egotism and a fixation on material objects)‚ and the existence of suffering (life‚ when lived conventionally‚ can never be fully satisfying because of its inescapable change) What
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