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    Christianity and Buddhism from Past to Future Around the world the religions of Christianity and Buddhism are practiced by millions of people. Both were started by a man who say something wrong with the world and sought out to change it. They have different ways of practicing but have similar basic ideas. Religions themselves have been around since the beginning of time but these two have held their ground for hundreds of years. Buddhism from the east will stay strong and change little but continue

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    Japan has a religious tradition with the central being the canon Japanese religion Shinto and the greatly flourished imported religion Buddhism. These two main religions are further influenced be ideas and values from Confucianism. This incorporation between multiple concepts allows Japanese people to be more acceptances toward the approach of multiple religious beliefs. Japanese in general‚ see many religious principles as traditional ways‚ and participate in religious events and practices as

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    the “state of one who has awakened” (Noss‚ pg. 182). These steps do not need to be completed in order‚ but can be obtained simultaneously. The eightfold path was created from the fourth truth of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism‚ one of the most important teachings of Buddhism. A contemporary Buddhist would be able to live a life in our modern times‚ and be able to follow the eightfold path. The first step is right belief. This path simply means to believe in the Four Noble Truths‚ and view lifein

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    Christianity. One big factor and teach of the Buddha is the detachment of several things. This is a lesson quite extent and is related to the suffering of life. Attachment‚ suffering‚ inner peace‚ etc are common world anyone would hear when referring to Buddhism. This religion is especial and although is not the one with most followers‚ it is definitively one of the strongest worldwide. The Buddha‚ how is a teacher‚ explain how people through this religion could reach inner peace. He went through step and

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    to relieve it." Living compassionately means putting the needs and concerns of others ahead of yours. Both Buddhism and Christianity emphasize compassion; this paper will attempt to determine the context in which each ethical system places compassion‚ and how each system believes the compassionate individual should behave. Buddhism Buddhism places the utmost value upon compassion. Buddhism teaches the purpose of each individual’s life is to experience happiness. All happiness and suffering is either

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    Sermon of the Mount v Buddhism Doctrines Buddhism arose in the eastern part of central Asia‚ the Tibet region‚ round the fifth century before the born of Christ. Its founder‚ Buddha‚ was an Indian native known by the name of Siddhartha Gautama. In search of spiritual discipline‚ he sought until he achieved what he believed some kind of enlightenment. After which he dedicated his life to pass his Bohdi‚ perfect knowledge‚ to others. Many centuries on‚ Buddhism is widely spread among the highly

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    Buddhism began by Buddha himself preaching his enlightenment message on his view on the world and how humans should‚ and the best way to‚ succeed in the world. However in the 6th century BCE the government had fallen and there was period of instability until the Sui Dynasty took over‚ during this period was when Buddhism began to majorly spread. After the fall of the Han dynasty‚ there were many responses to the spread of Buddhism throughout China between the 6th century BCE and 570 CE. Buddhism

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    The spread of Buddhism in China Buddhism in China was popular to some‚ but not to all. Here are many reasons as to why Buddhism spread as far as it did and why it did not spread farther. Even though Buddhism brought some order to China and did provide a little hope‚ it did not align with Chinese culture‚ and the Chinese people are very culturally centered. In documents two and five‚ a more positive light is shone on Buddhism. Buddhism spread in China because it gave a hope to people who only

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    Axia College Material Worksheet 4 Hum 130 Week 3 Exercise: Buddhism Worksheet Due Thursday in the Assignment Tab Using the readings in Chapter 5 answer the following questions concerning Buddhism. Complete the sentences: 1. The man who became known as Buddha was born approximately in the year _(a)__ and was originally named __(b)__ by his family. a. Fifth century BCE b.Siddhartha 2. Describe the lifestyle that he grew up in (Response should be 10 words minimum). He

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    The Spread of Buddhism in China Buddhism was founded in India‚ and after the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 C.E. it gained many converts in China. While Buddhism was spreading there were different views towards it; some people wanted Buddhism to spread and be the main religion‚ some were against it‚ and still others were religiously tolerant but liked the idea of Buddhism. Many people supported the spread of Buddhism in China. “The Four Noble Truths” were the guidelines of Buddhism. These truths

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