...Buddha was born in Kapilavastu, India. His full name was Siddhartha Gautama(Gale Research in Context). There were 360 million followers of Buddha (Thompson). I had chosen this topic because I had heard about Buddha that he was not a god but he was a good person. So, in many places their temples of Buddha and also I want to learn more information. So I had chosen this topic. There are temples of Buddha in Japan, China, etc. There are many statues of Buddha in many places, but there is the second largest statue of Buddha in Japan. That statue called The Great Buddha of Kamakura. In the text,"The Great Buddha of Kamakura, built in the 1200s, is a bronze statue that stands 13.35 meters tall and weighs 93 tons. Originally, it...
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...around the world. Its origin is about over 2,000 years ago, and Siddhartha Gautoma, or Gotama was known as Buddha the awakened one. Buddha was open-minded to be involved in teachings because he felt as though he was awakened to have an awareness of his own nature. Buddha believed that his thinking was the only way to “prevent spiritual understanding that he had been seeking so he renounced a life or wealth, and power to become a spiritual seeker” (Hardy, 2014). The founder of Buddhism in this world is Buddha Shakyamuni. Shakyamuni was a royal prince who was born in the 6th century B.C.E. in Lumbini, located in Northern India. The Northern India is now a part of a place called Nepal. Buddhism has four spiritual teachings that they abide by, which are called the “Four Noble Truths”. When Buddha preached his first sermon he outlines the spiritual truths calling them Four Noble Truths, and these were “The suffering is characteristics of human existence, the suffering is caused by the longing of pleasure and the avoidance of pain, that it is not necessary to suffer and there is a path to end suffering” (Hardy, 2014). Buddha has gained disciples and they became his followers known as the first Sangha, who basically became part of the Buddhist community of monks. The monks were known as men because at the first only men followed Buddha, later women were able to follow Buddha, and they were called Nuns. Women followers of Sangha were voted to be admitted, some of their early text...
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...Bonnie Holt Art 194 Asian Art Museum Research Paper 04/01/2018 For the Museum Assignment, I decided to explore images of Buddha through various time periods and places in Asia. Since I came to know that the first Sundays of every month, known as Target Sunday, I got free ticket to the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. I surfed into museum official site to obtain more information on art and sculpture of Buddha displayed in the museum. The pictures of the Buddha’s art and sculpture is displayed according to the chronological order described below. I got the pictures from museum and other site...
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...Research Paper Topic: Buddhism Michael Kolbe July 21, 2010 Research Paper Religions of the World MW 6:00-9:15 Abstract/Thesis: The Religion Buddhism comes from the story of Gautama Siddhartha. Siddhartha was prophesized to be a world ruler or a spiritual leader, and despite his parents attempts to facilitate the former he chose the latter. It was originally founded in India, but spread to other parts of Asia, Including China and Japan. In China and Japan the differences in culture force Buddhism to be changed slightly in some cases and a little more in others. Bothe China and Japan have started schools/sects that differ from the original Buddhism. In this paper I will explain the teachings and Origin of Buddhism and briefly describe some of the schools/sects that have sprouted up in China and Japan. After describing these schools/sects I will compare them and their principals to those of the original Buddhist teachings from India. This paper will describe how Buddhism spread across Asia and became known as a religion rather than just teachings. Buddhism is a Religion, founded in India, which came from the teachings of Gautama Siddhartha or “the Buddha”. Although no missionary movements were developed, Buddhism was still spread around Asia. The spread occurred because of Shakyamuni Buddha, who was a teacher. He traveled around to different kingdoms sharing his teachings to those that would listen. (The Spread of Buddhism in Asia 1) Even though he instructed...
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...Religions of the World Lesson 4 - Buddhism & Sikhism Assignment 4 1. Write a minimum of 500 word essay concerning an overview and summary of the Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 of your text. Discuss the knowledge you gained concerning the major topics and what confusion or uncertainty may have arisen through your research and studies. The first half of the paper should identify the author's main points. The second half of your paper should be your contribution. Offer an assessment of the author's points, apply the points to examples, support all comments and information with verifiable research, and do not give opinion. 1A. Buddhism began in northeastern India and is based on the teachings of Gautama. Buddhism is different from many other faiths because it is not centered on the relationship between humanity and God. Buddhists do not believe in a personal creator God. Siddhartha had found the path to Enlightenment. Siddhartha was born around the year 560 b.c.e. Nepal. He was born into a royal family and for many years lived within the palace walls away from the sufferings of life; sufferings such as sickness, age, and death and he did not know what these sufferings were. One day, after growing-up, marrying and having a child, Siddhartha went outside the royal palace and saw, each for the first time, an aged person, a sick person, a deceased body and finally a peaceful monk. He was worried by what he saw. He learned that sickness, age, and death were the inevitable fate of...
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...Instructor: Kenneth Farenick Essay 3/3/2013 ABSTRACT The paper will cover the religious traditions some paperwork on how the religions is practices and some stories about the religion. This paper will also cover the way the religion is practiced the different types of rituals and traditions. This paper will discuss the chain of command for a certain religion and the way they coexist with the people. What a religious tradition says—its teachings, texts, doctrine, stories, myths, and others Religions are based on ancient teachings in the religions of the modern world they still refer to the god’s or goddesses of their time; everything is passed down from one generation to another thru these books. The sacred books hold the knowledge of that religion the arts and how to conduct oneself as a human. The Buddhist religion believes that humans should be perfect so there is no need for law. The Buddhist religion is amongst one of the only religions who do not have a scared God they praise Buddhist praise humans in general. They prefer to know that it is real and provable then just try to follow the super natural or fantasy. Un like the catholic religion or the Christian religion the Buddhist do not praise the dead but they praise the people who are alive. There is a story of the kalames from the village of kesaputta, the clan was asking the Buddha who the clan should follow and who has come thru their village bearing truth. Buddha simply replied follow what is true to the family in...
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...Buddha Research Paper Throughout all of time the world has changed in many different ways. These changes occurred in the categories of architecture, intelligence, the human body itself, but the most important change is religion. Religion has changed in the way people depict their deity but the basic teachings of the specific religion remains the same. People may argue that the teachings have changed, which is true to an extent. The change is not necessarily a major change it is just the different ways that people interpret the teachings of their certain religion but the foundation of the teaching will stay the same such as "one shall not kill, commit adultery and steal". These are just some of the basic teachings in every religion. Although...
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... Maria-Goretti Etor Grand Canyon University HLT-310V Professor Todd Fowler May 31st, 2015 Abstract This paper gives an extensive view at the accompanying beliefs: Buddhism and Christianity. The reader will see the way Buddhism is even more a reasoning than a religion that spotlights on the brain similar to the inventor of disease and wellbeing. The reader will likewise find that Christianity is a religion that has confidence in one God, the inventor of all. This paper records the different segments that each of these religions may use at some time to impact mending including petition to God, reflection, droning, the utilization of healers, and so on. This paper additionally characterizes what is essential to individuals when watched over by suppliers whose convictions contrast from their own. Introduction Religious practice is one of the oldest traditional practices of the world till date, times may change, technology may advance, but vital beliefs of the people never alter. Before the advent of these religions, people believed in different things...
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...Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Grand Canyon University: HLTH 310V Abstract As nurses it is important to understand that there is not just one faith, but there are numerous faiths. In order to provide quality of care to our patient, it is important we have insight and understanding to one’s belief. Three religions that are often encountered in health care are Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism with similarities and differences shared within the religions. This paper describes each religion with its spiritual perspectives on healing and its healing components. Also discussed is how the health care providers spiritual belief may differ from the patient beliefs. The comparison is also made with the religions and Christianity with its philosophy of faith and healing. Health Care Providers and Faith Diversity Today health care facilities are faced with patients of diverse backgrounds in religion and faith beliefs. Our job as health care providers is not only to provide promotional, preventative, curative and rehabilitation to our patient and families but to also provide them with emotional and spiritual healing as well. It is important to gain information about our patient and the religion they use to practice with, in order to help in their healing process. Three faiths that will be discussed are Islam, Buddism, and Hindusim. These three faiths will also be compared to Christianity. Islam is a religion in which they voluntary submission or...
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...BUDDHIST ELEMENTS IN THE FILM “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring” Film “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring” unfolds a pastoral and spiritual journey in the serene and timeless Buddhist temple which is afloat on the lake surrounded by the deep mountains. Within the setting of such calm unworldliness, director Kim Ki-duk portrays the life of a Buddhist monk from childhood to old age in the flow of four seasons. Kim depicts two important Buddhist themes in his film; the development of karma and samsara in the cycle of seasons, and the path to nirvana through journey of penance, meditation, and self-discovery. Theme #1 – Development of Karma and Samsara throughout a Cycle of Seasons Firstly, the film portrays the development of karma and samsara throughout a cycle of seasons. In Buddhist teaching, karma refers to actions/deeds, and vipaka signifies maturation/result from that karma. Simply put, karma and vipaka represent the cause-and-effect relationship, and it is implied that one‟s consequences will depend upon whether the karma has been good or bad. In the film, karma takes place when the protagonist (the young disciple) torments and takes sentient life forms in spring. This is explicitly highlighted as the young protagonist cries out in sorrow when he sees two dead creatures from his irreversible mischief, foreshadowing his unfavorable consequences later in his life. The protagonist indulges in sexual/emotional relationship with a young lady...
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...Business Plan on “Buddha Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur” By Group 4 Akshay Sharma Anand Prakash Faraz Ahmed IIM U, PGPX 2016-17 Executive Summary There is a huge dearth of good quality colleges for higher education in India especially in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. Our research shows that the engineering education has been quiet neglected in this part of the country primarily due to the lack of any quality education provider in this sector. After a considerable analysis of the various available options three partners/ friends and members of The National Trust, Mr. Mahesh Sharma, Mr. Nagarjuna Shetty and Mr. Patrick D’Souza have zeroed down on starting an Educational institute i.e. an engineering college. The college will be located at Jamshedpur, a tier 2 Industrial city in the state if Jharkhand in eastern India. As per the business plan, the team envisions a high quality education infrastructure, to cater to the needs of the students from the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal as well as other nearby states. Mr Pattrick D’souza with his immense experience as an educator and an administrator will be the director of the Buddha Institute of Technology for the first five years after its Inception. The institute will be starting off with three branches of engineering at first viz. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering. Buddha Institute of Technology aims to expand in coming years into more branches...
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...John Edwards Research Paper Dr. Ritchey February 26, 2014 Buddhism In Our World In our world we face many religions without a relationship with their gods. But have you heard of a religion without a god at all? Buddhism is a nontheistic religion that began with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama also known as the Buddha, “the awakened one”. This religion began with his teaching spreading across the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent through the 4th and 6th century. This religion stemmed from Hinduism, similar to Christianity coming out of Judaism. Striving to gain more and more enlightenment religion always seems to evolve that’s why there are even branches in specific forms of religion in Buddhism; these two branches are Theravada “The School of the Elders” and Mahayana “The Great Vehicle”. In order to fully examine this religion I wish to address the founder’s life, Buddhist concepts, practice, and Buddhist text. Life of the Buddha Buddha was no god, he was a “student of philosophy and seeker of truth” (9,TQ). He was born Siddhartha Gautama, the prince of Nepal. When he was twenty-nine years old he left his position as prince to become a mendicant monk to gain enlightenment. He desired such enlightenment after seeing the state of people near where he lived. These are known as the “Four Sights” which include: an old man, a diseased body, a decaying body, and a monk. Following the sight of these things, “the end of suffering” ran ramped in the mind of Siddhartha...
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...Buddhist art is a form of art which is entirely or partially based on Lord Buddha and his teachings. It has a high practice of rich symbolic tradition. As Buddhism spread into different nations, Buddhist symbolism was enriched by the cultures it came in contact with. For example, Tibet has borrowed Buddhist art and culture from India since 7th century. The most popular symbolic art in Tibet is comprised of the Eight Auspicious Symbols and the mudras: the hand gestures used by Buddha. These symbolic arts are not simply for decorative purpose, but contain a depth of meaning within them. Tibet also uses sound for Medicine Buddha practices, and although it may seem to be an ordinary chanting, certain musical sounds are categorized as a sound healing medicine. This research paper will examine the symbolic and healing properties of Tibetan Buddhist art and explain their significance in the 21st century. Buddhism, founded in India 2,500 years ago, still remains the leading religion of the Far East that has advanced into a wide variety of forms. It wasn’t until 7th century that Buddhism arrived in Tibet which was comparatively late date compared with the rest of Asia.The religion, writing system, art and many other aspects of Tibetan high culture were obtained directly from India. During the 7th century, the emperor of Tibet, Songtsen Gampo, was fascinated by what Indian Buddhist culture had to offer, so he sent scholars to India for both religious and non-spiritual studies. He also...
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...BUDDHISM By Heather Alexander Dr. James Wilcox World Religion 06/06/2012 I want to first give a little background on how the Buddha came about and how Buddhism came to be. The Buddha is said to be born the son of a king. Many scholars have tried to pinpoint his birth. It is believed that he was born around 563 B.C.E. There are other sources that suggest that it may have been a century later that he was born. His given name was Siddhartha Gautama. For the next 30 years or so it is believed that the prince lived a very sheltered life. Somewhere around his 29th or 30th year he decided he wanted to see the outside world. His father was extremely against it. He wanted to protect his son from the outside world. His father finally agreed and sent out troops to remove all of the old, sick, and ugly from the route that the prince would take. According to legend he took a total of four trips out of the grounds. On each of his outings he seen one of the “four sights” that his father tried to protect him against. The “four sights” are said to be a bent old man, a dead person, a sick person, and renunciate. After coming home for the final time he decided that the life he was living wasn’t what he really wanted. Siddhartha set out on a long journey trying to find what it was that he felt was missing .He wandered around for 6 years taking whatever food was given to him. At one point he was surviving on a grain of rice and a drop of water for the day. He eventually decided...
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...Buddhism is a religion practiced by around 350 million people in the world. The practice of Buddhism is a journey that involves spiritual development, insight, and self-awareness. In fact, the word ‘Buddha’ means ‘one who is awake’. A Buddha is free from greed, hatred, and ignorance. The Buddhist religion teaches people to be fully responsible for their lives. Buddhists believe every action has a consequence, and change can be made. Buddhism differs from other religious groups in many ways. First, there is no almighty God in Buddhism. Buddhists do not believe in heaven and hell, or judgment day. The idea of sin does not exist in Buddhism. In addition, the relationship between a Buddha and his disciples is that of a teacher/student, not a God and his followers. Another difference between Buddhism and other religions is there is no savior concept. A Buddha does not have the ability to wash away impurities. They believe in cause and effect. There is an action, and a reaction. Also, the concept of “Hell” is different in the Buddhist religion. Buddhist does not believe that “Hell” is a consequence, or eternal damnation. Instead, it is one of the six realms of Samsara (the worst of three undesirable realms). Samsara is a fundamental concept of Buddhism. It is the ‘perpetual cycles of existence; or endless rounds of rebirth among the six realms of existence. Because Buddhists practice self-awareness, enlightenment, and responsibility they do not judge other religions...
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