As long as these "forces are held together, a distinct separate being exists.... As we learned in class, and from what is present in my notes, nirvana "supreme happiness" comes when all passion, hatred and delusions die out and one's soul is released and there is no need for further purification. ... This below taken from class notes lists the eight parts of this path; 1. ... All thoughts of desire and selfishness must be replaced with thoughts of peace and have no attachment to the craving. ... "Buddha believed that those who have work that occupies many hours of t...

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It is also important to note Professor Reischauer comparison of these three sects. ... Shinran's adverse thinking grew into a separate sect called the True Land Pure sect or more commonly referred to as the True Sect (Shinshu). ... On July 16, 1260 Nichiren presented his "Treatise on Spreading Peace Throughout the Country by Establishing the True Dharma" to the Kamakura Shogunate. ... However, if they turned away from the Pure Land and embraced the Lotus Sutra, peace and prosperity would reign throughout Japan. It is important to note here that "Nichiren was not advocating the persecu...

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Note that the assignment to heaven or hades is reliant on the deeds performed during the Muslims lifetime. ... As part of the Hindu experience there is a division that separates castes and social classes. ...

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