Two religious traditions that are involved with art‚ music and performance are Buddhism and Hinduism. Buddhism started in northern India‚ later spreading to other parts of Asia‚ and encompasses the idea of spiritual development towards the Buddha. The religion follows many scriptures and philosophies‚ including the Four Noble Pillars and the Three Jewels. Hinduism started in India‚ later becoming prevalent in South Asia‚ and revolves around the way of life and becoming one with nature and the Earth
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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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“Places teach us about how the world works and how our lives fit into the spaces we occupy.” Amidst towering red northern oaks‚ Georgia maples‚ and the Sage Hill Kroger‚ a tiny home sets itself apart from all the other American cottages with a big sign: “Atlanta Soto Zen Center.” What an ancient eastern tradition is doing in the sleepy town of Druid Hills is beyond me—but once I stepped inside‚ location seemed remarkably insignificant. The Atlanta Soto Zen Center prides itself on its tiny temple
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Zen’s Influence on the Art of the Sword Zen has long had a great influence upon Japanese culture. Many aspects of this culture are touched upon by Zen including art‚ literature‚ and specific ceremonies such as the one concerning tea. During the Kamakura period of Japan‚ another area of culture began to be affected by Zen; the martial arts of the samurai class. Somewhere along the line‚ the samurai realized the ease with which the monks of Zen Buddhism dealt with issues such
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As he continued talking‚ I began to appreciate some of the similarities of Buddhism and our roles and purpose as counselors. Zen Buddhism parallels the philosophy of counseling in so many ways. First off‚ the idea of being non-judgmental; accepting and appreciate the uniqueness of others. Secondly‚ to follow a path that does not tell people what to believe in; but shows them how to think‚ is all too similar in the counseling profession. Third‚ to understand and accept cultural diversity‚ differences
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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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Buddhism in America Buddhism first came to America in the late 1800’s from the Europeans. 1893 is the year most often given to the birth of Buddhism in America. It was said to have come over during the first World Parliament of Religions‚ which took place in Chicago The first known Buddhist monk in the Western hemisphere was‚ Allan Bennett. He eventually took the name Ananda Metteya. As Buddhism began to flower in America‚ it began to influence important thinkers‚ who in turn influenced
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Buddhist Bioethics Words – 1‚036 Overview of Buddhist ideal and religion Siddhartha Gautama was a royal Nepalese man who lived around 2500 years ago. At 29 years of age‚ he left his wealthy lifestyle and spent years travelling India. During deep meditation‚ he had an epiphany‚ and saw life from a viewpoint never before experienced. This state is known as nirvana‚ and it was this epiphany that led to the formation of Buddhism. A Buddhist’s goal is to reach this heightened and awakened state
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What does the review tell us about the Dalai Lama’s reputation and role in the West? How far does the impression given by the reviewer match the wider reputation of the Dalai Lama as evidenced by the sources discussed in Book 1‚ Chapter 7? The reviewer gives a very reverential and respectful view of the Dalai Lama. The review itself does tells us little about the reputation of the Dalai Lama in the West‚ rather it gives the reviewers perception of him. He does tell us that‚ "he has won admiration
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This artwork depicts Buddha Shakyamuni‚ a very prominent figure in Asia as he is the founder of the Buddhist religion. The artist of this piece remains unknown. It was created in Utter Pradesh in the late sixth century of The Gupta Period‚ which can also be referred to as the golden age of India. The period is noted as a time during which the model Buddha image was created‚ becoming an iconic form which was dispersed and copied all throughout Asia. Gupta rule embodied morals of harmony‚ success
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