...Among the five great religions to which nearly nine-tenths of present-day humanity belong, Buddhism and Christianity have been the most frequent subjects of comparison. And rightly so. Because, together with Islam, and unlike Hinduism and Chinese universism, they are “world religions,” that is to say, forms of belief that have found followers not merely in a single though vast country, but also in wide regions of the world. Buddhism and Christianity, however, differ from Islam in so far as, unlike the latter, they do not stress the natural aspects of world and man, but they wish to lead beyond them. A comparison between Buddhism and Christianity, however, proves so fruitful mainly because they represent, in the purest form, two great distinctive types of religion which arose East and West of the Indus valley. For two millennia, these religious systems have given the clearest expression of the metaphysical ideas prevalent in the Far East and in the Occident, respectively. The similarities between these two religions extend, if I see it rightly, essentially over three spheres: (1) the life history of the founder; (2) ethics; and (3) church history. 1. The biographies of Buddha and Christ show many similar features. Both were born in a miraculous way. Soon after their birth, their future greatness is proclaimed by a sage (Asita, Simeon). Both astonish their teachers through the knowledge they possess, though still in their early childhood. Both are...
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...untr 1.0 Introduction For this assignment, the countries that I have chosen are the United States of America (US) and Japan. I will be comparing their customs, beliefs, culture, values and legislations as well as how this affects an organization to carry out international business. Add more you should introduce both countries 2.0 Comparison of customs | |Country | |Customs | | | |United States |Japan | |Table manners (Before meal) |Wet cloth for hand washing |Napkins placed on laps | |Greetings |Handshake and hugging |Bow down | |Tipping |Widely used |Not allowed | |Eating utensils |Forks, knives, and spoons |Chopsticks and Chinese spoons | In the US, napkins are...
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...Comparing Religions By Lillian M. Floyd COM/150 Joss Hevel December 19, 2012 Religion is an important part of American society. There are many different religions that people follow for their own reasons such as Baptist, Protestant, Lutheran, Catholic, Muslim, and Buddhism. Each religion has different followings and ways to receive faith through the religion. Which religion has the most faith and why does that religion has the most faith? This essay will examine comparisons between the Baptist religion and other religions such as Catholic, Protestant, and Lutheran. These religions are some of the most important religions in the world today. Some of the other religions that can be compared to the Baptist religion are Buddhism, Muslim, and Sangria. The differences are far and wide, but there are some similarities between religions. The first religions that will be compared are Baptist and Catholic. There are many differences between the Baptist church and the Catholic Church, but most are not seen at first. Most of the differences between Baptist and Catholic churches have to do with theological differences, or the study of God of each church (Catholic vs. Baptist, 2012). The main difference between the two churches is the Communion of each church. The Roman Catholics takes communion at every mass while Baptists take communion on special holidays such as Easter and Christmas. The next difference between Baptists and Roman Catholics is the level of decoration within...
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...The foundation of both Christianity and Buddhism were outlined by a primary figurehead. Jesus, the leader of the movement in favor of Christianity, came from lowly birth. He was also known as the Messiah and the Son of God, and was dispatched to caution the nations that the kingdom of God was approaching and only believers would be preserved. After Jesus’s death, his twelve disciples sustained the circulation of his sermons, no other Messiahs or those of divine birth followed. In contrast, Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, is considered a man of noble or princely birth. Gautama, having been shielded from the world at a young age, was horrified by the suffering and havoc in everyday life. Through meditation he achieved Enlightenment and established the Eightfold Path, freedom from suffering. However, numerous other Buddha’s and Bodhisattvas succeeded Gautama and also circulated Buddhist ideals. Furthermore, these prominent figures differ substantially; Siddhartha ranks much higher in the relevant social hierarchies than Jesus, was not the sole Buddha, and preached on an entirely separate topic than Jesus....
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...East/West Religious Paper Misanna Gordon HUM 130 July 15, 2012 Vickie Burns- Sikora Religion has in the past and will continue to be in the future one of the main forces that has constantly shaped and drives the world. Throughout many centuries, wars were fought, laws were made, towns and countries were built and broken down all in the effort to make known or protect many of the different religions that exists in the world today. In this paper I will be comparing and contrasting the different western religions which are Hinduism and Buddhism and the eastern religions which are Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The country of origin for Hinduism is India and Southeast Asia. Hinduism was originated from the word “India” which has the very similar spiritual and cultural practices; this was developed in India more than one thousand years ago. There are several societal and cultural influences that made the religion of Hinduism vital to the region in which it originated. The Hindus of India tends to follow several traditions and social standards. When it comes to culture, the Hindus have several myths indicating that there are multiple faces of the divine, and also myths indicating that the divine interacts in many forms with the believers Hinduism is a religious belief system that lacks unity; it is also referred to as the Santana Dharma. The Santana Dharma means the “eternal religion” (Fisher, 2005). The Hindu religion is made up of several religions that were...
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...Critical Thinking Assignment Buddhism/Christian Worldview Robert Barbour, Jr. Liberty University Online APOL 104 Professor Robert Hunter September 29, 2014 In Aspect I of this essay, I will make an effort to respond on several concerns regarding the overall viewpoint from which Buddhists see and understand the world. I deem that the Buddhists worldview can be very fascinating and complicated in several ways. In addition, in Aspect II, I will display how the Buddhists worldview makes a large comparison in comparison to a/the Spiritual / Christian worldview. Aspect I Presenting Buddhism’s Multiple Viewpoints on Worldview The question of Origin: Buddhism is a religion that involves a wide range of customs, values and methods mostly depending on lessons linked to Siddhartha Gautama. Buddhist believe the world have no beginning or end. “The Buddha added the notion that all creatures, including man, are fictions: there is really no "self"; only a series of occurrences that appear to be individual persons and things.” (The Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Error 2. Compiled by Steven Cory. Copyright 1986, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. ). The question of Identity: Buddhism instructs that there is no self, but instead there are individual, ever-changing elements that create who we are. Buddhists also believe “what keeps man in this cycle is known as Karma. Although good Karma can have a positive effect, it is still viewed as a curse; since good and bad Karma keeps a person...
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...Critical Thinking Assignment – Week 6 – Everette I. I have selected Buddhism for this week’s assignment. Answer the questions of Origin? Identity? Meaning/Purpose? Morality? And Destiny? ; As seen by the followers of Buddhism. Though Buddhism is based off of, and follows some principles of Hinduism, Buddhism does not believe in a god or entity as ultimately everything is created in one’s own mind. When researching Buddhism, there is no specific view on the origin of man, or the planet. It was mentioned several places that a person does not need to know the origin of man in order to achieve enlightenment, or in other words there is no need to know where you came from, only where you are going. Modern Buddhism, as a generalization, has adopted the theory of evolution as they do not believe there is anything to dispute it. So how do they view themselves? Identity is more about answering question about yourself with regards to the fetters (areas of suffering). There are ten fetters total, however the top three, and most important to identity are 1. Belief in self (sakkaya-ditthi), 2. Doubt (vickiccha), and 3. Attachment to rites and rituals (silbabatta-parsmaso). How one handles these suffering is how you can view their identity. The question of morality is very close to Christianity, I have read a lot about Buddhism and there are a lot of factual references stating that moral behavior flows from the mastering of one’s ego and desires, that the growth of love and compassion...
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...from a number of different religious traditions and need to gain as much knowledge as they can, regarding such religions and their cultures to provide quality care. Three religions that are often encountered in health care are Baha’ism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. All of these religions share many similarities and, at the same time, have many differences. This paper answers the following questions about each religion: ‘What is the spiritual perspective on healing?’ ‘What are the critical components of healing, such as prayer, meditation, belief, etc?’ and ‘What is important to people of the particular faith when cared for by a health care provider whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own?’ It also compares these religions with Christianity and its philosophy of faith and healing. Health Care Providers and Faith Diversity The diversity in religions and faith beliefs is becoming more and more apparent in health care facilities today. As health care providers, our job is to show acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions. In order to do so, however, it is essential that we gain more information about different religions and how we can deal with such individuals in a hospital setting. Three faiths that will be discussed are Baha’ism, Buddhism and Sikhism. The Baha’i Faith can be encountered by health care providers today. Worship in this faith includes “prayer and meditation, participating in devotional gathering, and active service to their communities” (Baha'i International...
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...different people of many faiths in contact with health care providers. Spiritual care is a crucial aspect of patient care spiritually allows patients to continue to practice their religious beliefs in the hospital setting is important for the overall healing of the patient. This paper will give comparison on the Christianity Faith and Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam faiths and healing methods. Every health care provider needs to be aware and respect the many religious and or spiritual needs a patient may have in order to allow optimum healing. Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: Final Draft Spirituality is essential to holistic practice as a health care professional (Faulkner, 2012, p. 77). Health care providers in all fields come in contact with multiple faiths and healing techniques. Multiple beliefs require medical personnel to have the basic knowledge of multiple faiths and religious beliefs. It is imperative for patients religious beliefs be respected and or allowed to practice during their hospital stay. Christianity is one of a few mainstream faiths. Other religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam are not as well known. This paper will discuss and compare Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam with Christianity’s healing approaches and beliefs as well as the author’s personal beliefs. The author of this paper is more spiritual with a Catholic background. She believes that there is a higher power. In her eyes each religion calls this higher power a different name...
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...religions that dominate many parts of Asia are Buddhism and Hinduism. Both of the faiths have many similarities. Buddhism was inspired by Hinduism due to the its founder being a Hindu prince before he became known as the Buddha. For example, Karma is a central idea to both teachings. The term “Karma” essentially means every action comes a reaction. If one was to commit a murder, then something bad will happen to that person. And if one was to give to the poor, something good will happen. Another belief Buddhism and Hinduism share is reincarnation. It is the belief that a being/lifeform that is living now will begin anew in a different physical body once he/she/it dies. Both religions also believe that there are several hells and heavens. Buddhist even consider the world we live in a type of hell. Heaven and hell are not eternal for all people in both religions. A life can...
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...Buddha and Christ Similarities and Contrasts A number of recent books have proposed the idea that Buddha and Christ are brothers in spirit. Close to the end of Living Buddha, Living Christ, Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh asserted, "When you are a truly happy Christian, you are also a Buddhist. And vice versa." In his controversial book, Jesus and Buddha: The Parallel Sayings, New Testament scholar Marcus J. Borg asserted that both religious founders espoused a "world-subverting wisdom that undermined and challenged conventional ways of seeing and being in their time and in every time." Borg claims that both were teachers of wisdom, not only regarding "moral behavior, but about the 'center,' the place from which moral perception and moral behavior flow." Both, according to Borg, "were teachers of the way less traveled. 'Way' or 'path' imagery is central to both bodies of teaching." In their article, "Are Jesus and Buddha Brothers?", by Carl E. Olson and Anthony E. Clark (This Rock, Volume 16, Number 5, May-June 2005), the authors note that Jesuit Father Robert E. Kennedy . . . holds Zen retreats at Morning Star Zendo in Jersey City. Further, "the St. Francis Chapel at Santa Clara University hosts the weekly practice of 'mindfulness and Zen meditation.' Indeed, the number of Buddhist retreats and workshops being held at Catholic monasteries and parishes is growing." The article also mentions additional books espousing this viewpoint: * Zen Spirit, Christian Spirit ...
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...have been selected are Buddhism, Sikhism and Shintoism. The three religions will be compared to Christianity based on the philosophy of providing care. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion originally practiced in Punjab. The religion is based on the instructions given by a Guru. Sikhs believe in the existence of only one immortal being while Buddhism originated in the Indian subcontinent. The religion is non-theistic and encompasses different beliefs, practices and traditions that are based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Shintoism is a religious practice that is indigenous to Japan (Kliewer & Saultz, 2006). The religion is mainly action-centered, and it focuses on ritual practices that are performed diligently. Comparison of the Philosophy of Providing Care for Each Religion Each religion has a unique philosophy of providing care. Healthcare providers should understand and appreciate the religious preferences and beliefs of their patients in order to provide optimal care. The Sikh philosophy of providing healthcare is based on the belief that during disease and sickness, followers should pray to God in order to obtain help, peace and ask for forgiveness. During this period, the follower is required to listen and recite the Gurbani and the sacred hymns. Sikh patients request audiotapes of the sacred words. They also consider disease and sickness as the will of God. Sikhs believe that God is benevolent and merciful. This differs from the Buddhism philosophy of care. According...
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...Comparison and Contrast Paper Founder(s) of the religion There are five major religions of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism have a different origins. The founder of Christianity was Jesus Christ. He was born in Bethlehem around 6-4BC. He was the son of Joseph and the Virgin Mary and in his early years most like trained as a carpenter under his father. Around the age of 30 he was baptized by John the Baptist and at the moment it was said the heavens opened up and God proclaimed that Jesus was his son and resulted in the beginning of his ministry and established a group that he called the twelve apostles. It was around this time where Jesus spent forty days and nights wandering the desert avoiding three temptations from Satan; hunger, power and faith. On Passover, he shared the last supper with his disciples when Jesus was arrested and condemned to death. On the third day, he resurrected from the dead and on the fortieth day after his resurrection, Jesus appeared, told to spread His word and ascended into heaven. The founder of Islam is the prophet Muhammad. Muhammad was born in 570 AD in Makah. In this early life, he was raised by his grandfather and after he died, his uncle. He later wed Khadija and lived a prosperous life. While making a retreat to a mountain cave, he was visited by a presence which left him in awe and was instructed to recite words which would be the foundation of the Qur’an. After a number of years, he...
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...special traditions that honor the sacred to which its followers believe. Although, there are key critical issues in the study of religion, there are also many benefits. Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam are three examples of religion types that are practiced throughout the world. However, there are also different varieties of these religions practiced. In Christianity, the Orthodox churches of Greece, Russia, Romania and elsewhere are closely related to each other, but are rather different from western Catholicism. There are also numerous forms of Protestant Christianity such as Methodism, Baptist, and Pentecostalism. Different types of Buddhism include Theravada Buddhism which is practiced in Sri Lanka and in South East Asia. Mahayana, Tibetan, and Shingon are other examples of Buddhism. The most prominent division in the Islam religion is between the Sunnites and Shi’ites. The first of the eight elements that these religions share is their belief system. They have a common belief or worldview of the universe and what place the human being’s have in it. Community means that this belief is shared and practiced by all its members or group. Central Myths are stories that express the beliefs of the community and are retold and often reenacted. An example of a Central Myth is the birth of Jesus Christ. In Christianity, this is an important story that is often reenacted by members of the church, in the form of a play on or before Christmas to remember his Grace and the miracle of his...
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...coexist. In a diverse community there are different individuals with different religious beliefs and traditions according to which they live. In order to understand the similarities and differences between religion and cultural aspects, we have be aware of the essence of their beliefs and traditions and work with them in harmony and peace. In order to do that it becomes critical for the healthcare provider to be open-minded and have a broad spiritual perspective when having patients from different religions, traditions, and cultures (Shelly & Miller, 2006). This paper will discuss the comparison between Christians and Buddhists and how traditions, healthcare worldview vary amongst them. Christianity and Buddhism overview: Buddhism is a faith that originated two 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha, had a self-awakening at the age of thirty-five. Buddhism is set of rules that explains the philosophy of life and how to lead a moral path in order to attain Nirvana. Buddhist believe that in order to understand this world and to...
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