Category: Buddhism

Table of Contents Interpretation of George’s Illness Value of Life Values and Considerations Morally Justified Option Conclusion References Illness often leads to agony and prompts the search for the meaning of life as people try to understand the reasons behind their predicaments. At times, individuals use their religious convictions to interpret sickness. Ivtzan, Chan, Gardner,…

Introduction Zen Buddhism is a separate school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes mindfulness and meditation practices as the path to achieving enlightenment. According to Wienpahl, the basic principle of Zen is that it cannot be transferred through books as “the heart of the matter is a practice” (3). Although meditative practices date back to the…

Table of Contents Introduction Basic teachings Conclusion References Introduction If there has been any puzzle that has disturbed the human mind, then it is the search for truth. Human kind has always put all their effort to get the real meaning of life. In addition, they have tried to know the origin of life and…

Introduction Religion can be described as a set of beliefs about the origin, purpose and the nature of the universe more especially when it is considered to have been created by supernatural agencies or agency. The believers have a set of rituals they observe and a moral code that governs how human beings conduct their…

Table of Contents Introduction The dialogue Conclusion References Introduction Different religions have different standpoints about creation of the world. According to the Catholic Church, Bordwell and Vatican, Catholics revere creation as show of God’s power and believe that the presence of God is exhibited in the works of his creation (718). Catholics also believe that…

Any metaphysical speculation made so far in the history of the world religions proposes two theologies. First, it forbids to discuss things for which we remain unable to show some reasonable evidence, and secondly it do not allow to discuss things that are of no good use for us. Buddhism refutes the existence of an…

Table of Contents The four noble truths The eightfold path The five precepts The three dharma seals the five Skandhas References Aisha listens carefully as two of her colleagues continue with the heated debate on whether Christianity is the true religion. In their argument, one believes that Christianity is the only true religion while the…

In Thailand, Buddhism is the official religion of the state based on century-old traditions and principles. Thailand adopts so-called Theravada Buddhism which transformed Thai culture and society. Consequently, the Thai today differ in language, literature, music, drama, religion, family organization, and in the values and activities relating to these aspects of culture. In Theravada Buddhism,…

Any religion is the phenomenon which is believed to deliver messages of moral issues to the world community. Still, as contemporary society is highly concerned with economical, social and political questions, religions become the objects of speculation. Buddhism is not an exception. There is a simple fact which is known to every Buddhist: although Buddha…

Table of Contents Introduction How I Learned About the Zen Center Daily Practices Holidays and Celebrations The Meaning of Buddhist Faith Sharing Buddhism Conclusion Work Cited Introduction In order to experience and learn about other cultures, engaging with them on a personal level is often necessary. People are able to participate in events, travel and…