Taoism was one of many ancient philosophies and religious beliefs that had rooted in Chinese customs and universal views. ... Explain how the situation would be resolved using the philosophy's advice (four separate situations, one for each tradition) Confucianism As an person living in East Asia, Confucianism can be found anywhere. ... How might they apply to your personal worldview, to your personal philosophy? ...

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This is what the study of philosophy is all about: the rational attempt to formulate, understand and answer fundamental questions. ... Buddhism is a form of philosophy that was started around the 5th century B.C.E. by a wealthy man named Sidhartha Gautama. ... I don't completely understand or agree with the Buddhist philosophy, I do however get the main idea. ...

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Religion can be defined as a system of beliefs and worships which includes a code of ethics and a philosophy of life. ... In China the origin of Taoism, it is practiced both as philosophy and religion. For those who observe it as a philosophy, they'd portray the system of belief as Daojia, or the school of Tao. ... They see the Tao as a philosophy, and live it as a religion. ... Conclusion In conclusion, Religion consists of rituals, ceremonies and observances, beliefs and worships which includes a code of ethics and philosophy. ...

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Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in northern India in the beginning of 535 B.C.E. He was born in a rich family, but at the age of 29 he left his family and everything behind to seek enlightenment. This quest took him a long time to achieve the enlightening. After that time, he acquired the...

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Different ancient rituals On parading through the history of India, one encounters five different religious philosophies that have influenced Indian culture before the Common Era. ... Due to different beliefs and traditions, one observes that the image of fire has a different symbolic meaning to the different philosophies of the Indian tradition. ... On looking at the the Buddhist and Jainist philosophies, the reader observes some degree of asceticism and self discipline to attain happiness and salvation. ... The only difference between the Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism is the philo...

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In Dan Millman's autobiographical novel Way of the Peaceful War, Socrates, a guru of spiritual philosophies and practices, takes Dan, an aspiring gymnast looking to fill a void in his life, as his pupil and helps Dan find spiritual peace. ... Socrates' methods are similar to Buddhism and Taoism because students of these two philosophies learn by anecdotes, metaphors or ideas that do not relate to a lesson directly but rather allow the student to understand a specific idea in a more practical way. ... Religion and Philosophy are two ideologies where teachers (or masters) teach stude...

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The fact that appearance of Buddha imprints in his memory is kind of prove of his unintentional proceeding in the direction of his philosophy. ... As paradox, he does what Buddhism expects from us- he chooses his own way, because in this philosophy, there is not only one way to find union. ... This commitment of " himself" is radical shift, one which contrast Siddhartha's path from Hindu religion/philosophy. ...

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The origins of modern day Vegetarian philosophy and its influences can be traced back nearly three thousand years. ... This is in no way a proof that he himself was a Vegetarian, but it does show that one of western philosophies premier philosophers had a regard for animals with certain sensitivity. ... The Bible, arguably the most influential document for western philosophy, speaks of a world that begins with a euphoric harmony in which all walks of life are vegetarian. ... Tolstoy has mentioned a new linguistic twist on to an ancient Eastern philosophy. ...

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For six years Siddhartha wondered through India exploring the different teachings, religions, and philosophies. ... The name "diamond " is derived from the philosophies clarity of its vision and its hardness and strength. ... It follows the teachings, meditation techniques, and ordination vows from the Theravada and the cosmology and philosophy of Mahayana teachings. ...

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The relationship between Bodhidharma and Huike reflects the "learn through observing" philosophy as opposed to the "listen to my words" of early Buddhism. ... The Daoist teachings of "sitting and forgetting everything" (Laozi & Zhuangzi, 103) greatly influenced Chan philosophy and meditation....

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As opposed to this Mahayana's philosophy differed in that the practitioner can only attain the salvation by helping others attain the enlightenment as well (Hirakawa A. 1990). ... During the life of Saicho and Kukai both Tendai and Shingon schools were holy places of spreading the Buddhist teachings with deep philosophies and monks faithful to the teachings. ... He is a great master in Indian logic and Buddhist philosophy. ...

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The Christian Identity: Christianity grew from a small group of followers into a full fledged religion in the fourth to the sixth century when the Roman Catholic Church replaced the Roman Empire. The church was now head of authority and set all the laws as the Pope looked over the states. They es...

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Buddhism is based on the beliefs of the Buddha, who set forth a new "religion" was different from the other world religions. It is a religion that was based on the in all lives there are four passing, and the Buddha's six rejections of Hinduism. It allows Buddhists to take refuge in the Buddha a...

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The Bhagavad Gita, or "Song of God", comes as part of Mahabaratha, is an essence of the message of the Upanishads and Hindu Philosophy and is considered to be a guide on how we should live as told by Lord Krishna to Arjuna. 5. ...

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Buddhism today is a widely practiced religion throughout the world. The religion has developed throughout several thousands years and has been adopted by several countries, including China. It originally began around 565 B.C. with the legend of King Shuddhodana Guatama of Kapila and his queen Maya. They were childless until one night, Queen Maya dreamed of dancing white elephants and became pregnant. As a custom, Queen Maya returned to her own home to give birth. ...

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The ways in which Tibetan Buddhists practice their religion have always been intriguing to me. Many people choose Potala Palace as their pilgrimage destination because it is said to be the closest place to the Paradise. Most of them go on their journeys on foot and crawl on their hands and knees for...

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Tibetan Buddhism The traditional account of Buddhism's origin was introduced into Tibet in the seventh century by a Nepali and a Chinese princess who became the wives of the Tibetan king Srongtsen Gampo. However, the new religion was actually established by one of the successors of that kin...

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Over 2500 Years ago, near the border between India and Nepal, a child was born to a Royal family. He was to become the "Buddha," meaning the awakened one. Lord Buddha is honored throughout the world as one of the greatest religious figures and spiritual teachers. He is also known as Shakyamuni, Gaut...

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"Religion is any specific system of belief about deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, a philosophy of life, and a worldview" (1215.org). It appears all around the world. There is not one society that is free of religion. Religion is a prime factor for civilization today and the past. It...

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