" At that moment‚ she came to the decision to dedicate a year to her happiness. Thus began the Happiness project. She plunged into the principles established by all sorts of experts‚ from Epicurus to Thoreau to Oprah to Martin Seligman to the Dalai Lama to see which helped her become a happier person and which didn’t. In planning her Happiness Project‚ Rubin turned to the wisdom of the ages‚ scientific knowledge‚ and lessons from pop culture all aimed at creating happiness. She uses this book
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that in cases of unbearable suffering that fasting is an acceptable way to speed ones passing as long as their time is filled with singing religious songs‚ listening to scripture‚ and other joyous activities that keep the mind in good spirits. The Dalai Lama has decreed that in cases of extreme exception there can be permissible euthanasia/physician assisted death. Muslims consider Islam a religion of "pure mercy" (al-Qaradawi‚ Ph.D. N. pag.) and therefore killing is not allowed because it is a major
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Compassion is Love Dalai Lama once said‚ “If you want others to be happy‚ practice compassion. If you want to be happy‚ practice compassion.” The word compassion comes from the Latin word “compati” which means ‘suffer with.’ In the bible‚ Matthew 9:36 says‚ “When he saw the crowds‚ he had compassion for them‚ because they were harassed and helpless‚ like sheep without a shepherd.” Whether a person does it for themselves or others‚ it is important to have compassion. Everyone needs compassion regardless
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Allies or Adversaries? Canada-China Relations China is the third largest export destination and second largest source of imports for Canada. However‚ the Sino-Canadian relations are not as stable and positive as the Canadian-American relations. Canada is one of the world ’s richest and most economically developed countries. China is the biggest developing country and Communist country in the world. China is also the world ’s second largest economy after the United States; it is considered an emerging
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Here are the 12 scientifically proven steps to happiness discussed by Sonja Lyubomirsky in her book – “The How of Happiness”. Sonja is a Professor of Psychology at the University of California‚ Riverside and her work which at one point also focused on the possibility of permanently increasing happiness‚ has received a great deal on attention from TV stations‚ radio stations‚ magazines and newspapers all over the world. 1. EXPRESS GRATITUDE The life you are now living‚ express your gratitude for
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Welcome Speech A very good morning to all respected members of the monastic order‚ the Honorable Deans of Faculty‚ our fellow office staff‚ students‚ brothers and sisters in the Dharma. First of all‚ let me on behalf of international Buddhist College‚ particularly The Office of Student Affairs extend my warmest welcome to all of you in joining the extended family here at The International Buddhist College. We are now entering our 8th Academic Year since becoming established in 2004. So
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China was originally ruled by a monarchical system of families known as dynasties. The first imperialistic dynasty of China was the Qin dynasty. The Qin were very military minded‚ therefore‚ they sought to create a unified imperial state with a stable economy able to support a large military. The Qin dynasty is most commonly known for building the Great Wall of China. The Qin dynasty lasted from 221 to 206 BCE. The last of the great Chinese dynasties was the Ming dynasty. The Ming are regarded
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Basic Belief Systems Buddhism is different from Christianity in many ways. The Christian founder‚ Jesus Christ was the Son of The Father‚ God‚ while the founder of Buddhism‚ Siddhartha Gautama was a normal human being‚ who achieved enlightenment through meditation and later on was referred to as The Buddha(The Awakened). This brings us to the first major difference‚ the existence of the supernatural. While Buddhism does not completely reject the Hinduism Gods‚ it does not see them necessary. At
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Dalai Lama‚ the spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people‚ said‚ “Open your arms to change‚ but don’t let go of your values.” In Wole Soyinka’s 1975 play‚ Death and the Kings Horseman‚ the Yoruba and Western cultures perceive suicide in very different ways. The Yoruba’s view is that it is a supernatural form of redemption and Western societies saw it as a personal failure. Universally however‚ suicide is a very powerful act that affects people in one way or another. Throughout the entire
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Introduction to World Religions: Guided Reading Questions #7 1. Where is Wat Bovorn temple? Tht Wat Bovom temple is near Khao San Road and is next to a canal and is one of the greenest and most peaceful temples in Bangkok. 2. What does Buddha mean? Buddha means the "awakened one". 3. Summarize Siddhartha’s life before he left the palace building for the first time. 4. What are the Four Passing Signs? 5. What is the Great Going Forth? 6. What did Siddhartha do between the Great
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