If he were an egotistical man, then he might be tempted to defend his beliefs by engaging in an all-out argument, thus disturbing his overall peace of mind. ... "It is straightly attained by freedom from separate personal selfhood and by cultivating all kinds of goodness."" This time, it is Japhy who articulates it best in the book and exhibits this on several occasions. Also, Japhy's selfless generosity is almost an underlying theme within the book. ... "Subhuti finds happiness abiding in peace, in seclusion in the midst of the forest."" ...

• Word Count: 1493
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

They believe that worst of all, sin separates humanity from God. ... The book is called the Tripitaka. ... What separates these two religions is their view on the afterlife. ... Which in Buddhism nirvana isn't death but inner peace. ...

• Word Count: 1762
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

This is the beginning of the Tokugawa-period with 250 years of peace. ... Beginning 20th century, Inazo Nitobe wrote a remarkable book Bushido. ... The book consists of 3 letters written by the Zen monk Soho during the early 17th century and are addressed to the samurai class. An addition to what is already mentioned, that Zen upholds intuition against intellection, Takuan starts his book with explaining what is meant by stopping the mind. ...

• Word Count: 3030
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In this sense, achieving peace of mind and happiness may seem absolutely impossible. ... Although separated by over 2000 years, both men proclaimed the Third Noble Truth of nirvana. ... said the Greek, andGod is day night, winter summer, war peace, satiety hunger.? ...

• Word Count: 2533
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School