Buddhism Impact On Society
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[Nirvana] can only be reached, not produced, by the Path . . . it transcends the intrinsic nature of matter . . . being attainable through special insight affected by strong effort.
BUDDHAGHOSA, 5th century India
[Proper meditation is] single-minded intense sitting without burning incense, worshipping, reciting . . . , practising repentance, nor reading sutras.
DOGEN, 13th century Japan
With reference to the quotations and a significant person studied, analyse the impact of
Buddhist teachings and worship on individuals and the Buddhist community.
Buddhist teachings influence the adherents to change their way of life, following the Buddhist way of life and teachings. Buddhist teaching influence the adherents to change their way …show more content…
Worship is seen as an example of merit making and is seen as a way to generate good karma. This teaching impacts an individual and community by showing them that by going to the temple they are able to generate their good karma and ultimately be one step closer to achieving enlightenment. Many buddhists regularly go to a temple to worship.
Worshippers usually enter the temple and undertake their devotions individually. They are not required to gather at the temple at a particular time, shoes cannot be worn in the temple as it is a sacred site and usually food is not allowed to be brought into the temple unless it is used as a offering. A worshipper may sit cross legged and in silence adjacent from a Buddha statue. Sitting cross legged is crucial as facing the sole of your feet towards a monk or a Buddha can be seen as disrespectful. The buddhist teachings mention to adherents that the head is the most sacred part of the body whilst the feet are the most profane or unholy part of the body. Worshipers may listen to monks chanting from the scriptures. This reflects the belief that by chanting ‘perfection of wisdom’ the believer …show more content…
The Dalai Lama is very well known across the world. He has tirelessly lobbied and campaigned for Tibetan independence. His appeals to the United Nations resulted in resolutions calling for Tibetan self determination, a watered down form of independence. He has addressed the united stated congregational human rights caucus and proposed a five point plan for Tibetan Independence. He has also held discussions with Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II, as well as Anglican Archbishop
Ronald Runchie and Jewish leaders. He has travelled widely as part of his campaigning.
His travels included visits to Australia in 1996 and 2002. In 1989 the Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace prize. This was in the same year as the tiananmen square massacre, In Beijing’s central square. The Chinese army killed many Chinese students and others calling for democracy in China as the protested in the square. Estimates show between 500 and 2500 protesters died. The fourteenth Dalai Lama is seen as both a spiritual and political leader for the people of Tibet, although some people have
[Nirvana] can only be reached, not produced, by the Path . . . it transcends the intrinsic nature of matter . . . being attainable through special insight affected by strong effort.
BUDDHAGHOSA, 5th century India
[Proper meditation is] single-minded intense sitting without burning incense, worshipping, reciting . . . , practising repentance, nor reading sutras.
DOGEN, 13th century Japan
With reference to the quotations and a significant person studied, analyse the impact of
Buddhist teachings and worship on individuals and the Buddhist community.
Buddhist teachings influence the adherents to change their way of life, following the Buddhist way of life and teachings. Buddhist teaching influence the adherents to change their way …show more content…
Worship is seen as an example of merit making and is seen as a way to generate good karma. This teaching impacts an individual and community by showing them that by going to the temple they are able to generate their good karma and ultimately be one step closer to achieving enlightenment. Many buddhists regularly go to a temple to worship.
Worshippers usually enter the temple and undertake their devotions individually. They are not required to gather at the temple at a particular time, shoes cannot be worn in the temple as it is a sacred site and usually food is not allowed to be brought into the temple unless it is used as a offering. A worshipper may sit cross legged and in silence adjacent from a Buddha statue. Sitting cross legged is crucial as facing the sole of your feet towards a monk or a Buddha can be seen as disrespectful. The buddhist teachings mention to adherents that the head is the most sacred part of the body whilst the feet are the most profane or unholy part of the body. Worshipers may listen to monks chanting from the scriptures. This reflects the belief that by chanting ‘perfection of wisdom’ the believer …show more content…
The Dalai Lama is very well known across the world. He has tirelessly lobbied and campaigned for Tibetan independence. His appeals to the United Nations resulted in resolutions calling for Tibetan self determination, a watered down form of independence. He has addressed the united stated congregational human rights caucus and proposed a five point plan for Tibetan Independence. He has also held discussions with Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II, as well as Anglican Archbishop
Ronald Runchie and Jewish leaders. He has travelled widely as part of his campaigning.
His travels included visits to Australia in 1996 and 2002. In 1989 the Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace prize. This was in the same year as the tiananmen square massacre, In Beijing’s central square. The Chinese army killed many Chinese students and others calling for democracy in China as the protested in the square. Estimates show between 500 and 2500 protesters died. The fourteenth Dalai Lama is seen as both a spiritual and political leader for the people of Tibet, although some people have