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    University of Phoenix Material Buddhism Worksheet Write a 1- to 2-paragraph response for each of the following. 1. Explain the basic Buddhist teachings including the three marks of reality‚ the Four Noble Truths‚ and the Noble Eightfold Path. The three marks of reality of the Buddhist religion consist of; 1. The first and most common thing in all of reality being change‚ after all the only constant in life is change. Impermanence according to Buddha is a part of life the

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    The Beliefs and Relations of Hinduism & Buddhism Mr. Valor Pickett Robert Truett 5/1/13 The Beliefs and Relations of Hinduism and Buddhism The two major religions that have dominated the country of India are known as Hinduism and Buddhism. Unlike the majority of religions known to man‚ these two religions are more followed as a way to live rather to gain enlightenment than a dualistic battle between deities trying to claim the souls of the world before the apocalypse as scribed

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    Buddhism Report Buddhism had a good effect in many countries. It was a religion of peace. Buddhists did not attack members of other religions. The main aim of Buddhism was to show each person how to lead a better life. As a result of the influence of Buddhism‚ rulers and people built temples‚ schools‚ monasteries‚ roads‚ bridges‚ hospitals‚ universities and parks. Buddhism helped improve education. Monks could teach people about mathematics building‚ farming‚ medicine and other subjects. Buddhist

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    Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in the Indian subcontinent and share a very long relationship‚ which in many ways is comparable to that of Judaism and Christianity. The Buddha was born in a Hindu family‚ just as Christ was born in a Jewish family. Some people still argue that Buddhism was an offshoot of Hinduism and the Buddha was a part of the Hindu pantheon‚ a view which is not acceptable to many Buddhists. It is however widely accepted that Buddhism gained popularity in India because it

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    BUDDHISM Brief History Meaning: System taught by the Buddha Founded In: 6th Century BC  Place founded: North India  Founder: Siddhartha Gautama ("the Buddha-the enlighten one")‚ an Indian prince Followers: 376 million Size: Fourth largest religion in the world  Main locations: China‚ Japan‚ Korea and Southeast Asia  Main Sects: Theravada and Mahayana  Sacred texts: Pali Canon (Tripitaka)‚ numerous Mahayana sutras  Original language: Pali  Spiritual leader: Monk (lama in Tibetan Buddhism) 

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    Compare and contrast the teachings in the foundation period of Hinduism and Buddhism Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in India. Hinduism and Buddhism are both amongst the top five religions within the world with some considering both religions to be the most prominent and profound in the world. Hinduism can be define as a common religion that developed in India based upon the original Aryan settlers‚ evolving from what once was Vedas‚1developing around 200 BCE. Compared to Buddhism‚ which

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    People have believed many different things among the history. Some ancient people believed the sun‚ fire‚ evil‚ god or gods‚ sculptures ... etc. And some of them not needed to believe in such things. The main reason they believe such that things is their weaknesses under the nature. They cannot understand the natural events and they think there must be a honorable power that controls the nature and the universe. These led people to believe in religions. There were many religions people believed in

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    Self-power (jiriki) -In Chan Buddhism emphasized as necessary and sufficient for enlightenment. In Pure Land‚ insufficient without Amida. -In Zen‚ spiritual achievement attained solely by one’s own efforts. Self-power forms basis of both Rinzai and Soto schools of Buddhism. -Experiencing truth for oneself and not accepting testimony of another. -In Pure Land‚ one cannot become enlightened themselves through their own efforts because people have become so defiled so it is impossible. They must

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    Compare and Contrast Judaism and Buddhism One of the most early religions are Judaism and Buddhism. Both Judaism and Buddhism have lots of differences beliefs and practices and only few similarities. Judaism was started in 2000 B.C.E‚ led by Abraham. Buddhism was started in 560 B.C.E‚ by Siddhartha Gautama. Both religions have different point of view. Buddhism don’t believe in deity and Judaism believe in deity. Buddhism are just followers of Gautama and Judaism believe in Yahweh (the God

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    Compare/ Contrast Essay: Hinduism and Buddhism The Hindu religion dominated India thousands of years ago‚ which defined the government and social views throughout the country. Around 534 BCE‚ a Hindu prince named Siddhartha Gautama saw that the Hindu social views were impacting his country in an oppressive way. Thus‚ he felt the time for religious change in India had come‚ leading to Buddhism. Siddhartha’s ideas changed the religious and social views for many Indians. Although Hinduism and

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