relying on worldly spirits in accordance with the general Buddhist teaching. As we know and see it very clearly that propitiation of Gods and nagas is a widespread phenomenon in our Tibetan Society. His holiness says that it is wrong according to dharma in general. In the case of doegyal propitiators‚ they trust him completely and say that do everything you like. So‚ when they go to such extreme‚ it is clearly against the general concept of Buddhism. In Buddhism‚ there are only three objects of refuge
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why Buddhists do not preach and try to convert‚ only explain if an explanation is sought (White & Dhammika‚ 1993). Some have held the view that Buddhism is a philosophy‚ but the Buddha did not preach mere philosophical or intellectual theories. The Dharma (Buddha’s teachings) deals with reality and truths that can be verified by personal
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Followers of all these traditions are in general agreement about the Four Noble Truths‚ the Noble Eightfold Path‚ and the teachings about karma‚ samsara‚ and nirvana. 6. Dharma/karma: Dharma refers to a broad complex of meanings encompassing duty‚ natural law‚ social welfare‚ ethics‚ health and transcendental realization. The purpose of dharma is not only to attain a union of the soul with the supreme reality; it also suggests a code of conduct that is intended to secure both worldly joys and supreme happiness
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which consists of only the best three parts‚ Wisdom‚ Ethics‚ and Discipline. Dharma is what is; the way and or the path including 8 fold Path‚ Teachings‚ followings teachings‚ and the 4 Noble Truths. Now this Dharma seems to be true and I believe in it but I don’t believe in the religion as a whole because I feel like it isn’t a whole yet‚ to me it seems incomplete but I have agreed to the teachings of the Dharma up to this point. Now my favorite part is the 8 fold Path because it’s teaching
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redsaree bordered with golden lining‚ bejeweled with much jewelry sitting or standing on lotus. The auspicious red color symbolizes activity and the golden embroidery denotes prosperity. Each of the four hands of Lakshmi represents the four ends of human life‚ Dharma (righteousness)‚ Kama (desires)‚ Artha (wealth)‚ and Moksha (liberation) from the cycle of birth and death. The four arms represent the four directions and symbolize omnipresence and supremacy of the deity. The obverse hands represent the activities
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Ciara Dela Cruz Father Gray World Religions/Chapter 1 notes 7 April 2013 Chapter 3: Hinduism * Murti- statue of a Hindu deity in which the god is present * Sanatana Dharma- term Hindus use to refer to their religion life; it translates roughly as “eternal law” or “eternal virtue.” * Dharma- in Buddhism‚ refers generally to the teachings of the Buddha and is also the natural law that the universe follows * Caste system- divides people into separate social groups that have varying
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These guidelines are still relevant in a modern context and are easy to follow meaning anyone can do it. The Five Precepts aid adherents in living peacefully and happily. Buddha’s Dharma‚ recorded in the Dhammapada and Sutta Pitaka‚ show adherents how to live in accordance to Buddha and teach them to abstain from harming living things‚ stealing‚ sexual misconduct‚ lying and intoxication. This encourages people to be good human beings
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Living in the shadows: lesbians in India By Sweta Madhuri Kannan on August 18‚ 2011 Introduction: lesbians in Indian society Lesbians in India are conspicuous by their lack of visibility in mainstream society. If one were to accept the Indian government’s stance concerning sexual minorities‚ lesbians would not exist[1]. Sadly‚ this is an attitude that resonates with large parts of Indian society even today. Lesbian invisibility has become a deep-seated feature of society and has had a deterring
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traditions that have evolved through thousands of years. However‚ I will deign to describe some of the most notable or prevalent elements. Hinduism is referred to as Sanatana Dharma‚ the eternal faith. Hinduism is not strictly a religion. It is based on the practice of Dharma‚ the code of life. While religion means to bind‚ Dharma
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act‚ 1956 principally manages the issue of guardianship to a minor child. The expression "minor" incorporates a man who has not finished the age of eighteen years. The Act is pertinent just to the people who are Hindu by religion. Section 6 of the demonstration gives that the father might be the guardian of minor kid and after him mother should be the guardian. Indeed‚ even under Muslim Law‚ father has preferred right over child. The stipulation
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