used in Buddhism are identical to those of Jainism‚ but they may hold different or variant meanings for each. Although both Buddhists and Jain had orders of nuns‚ Buddhist Pali texts record the Buddha saying that a woman has the ability to obtain Nirvana in the Buddha Dhamma and Vinaya. Jain traditions differ on the issue of enlightenment for women‚ with the Digambaras stating that women are capable of spiritual progress but must be reborn male in order to attain final spiritual liberation and the
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and their understanding of the Dharma. This‚ in conjunction with worshipping practices at places such as Temple Puja‚ fosters the interaction between the Buddhist communities and the Sangha‚ and ensures the adherents attain better Samsara to reach Nirvana. Essentially‚ Buddhist teachings insist that individuals integrate the Five Precepts into their daily lives and live out the Eightfold Path to embark on a journey of self-reliance and enlightenment. This notion is reinforced through Buddhaghosa and
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Moksha can be obtained by accepting one’s limitations and overcoming certain restrictions. When one achieves moksha‚ it results in the end of rebirth‚ individuality is gone‚ and only Brahman remains. Alternatively‚ Buddhism achieves liberation through nirvana; the existence beyond worldly boundaries. When Jains finally liberate themselves from rebirth‚ their spirits go to live in the highest realm‚ thought to be at the very top of the universe (Molloy 187). The Sikhs believe that freedom from reincarnation
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Question 1 2 out of 2 points A Mahayana legend says that Buddha was conceived when his mother dreamed that a: Answer Selected Answer: a. white elephant entered her body Correct Answer: a. white elephant entered her body Response Feedback: Good! Question 2 2 out of 2 points This elephant-headed deity is Shiva’s son by Parvati (Shiva’s consort). Answer Selected Answer: b. Ganesha Correct Answer: b. Ganesha Response Feedback: Right! Question 3 2 out of 2 points
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with God. Practices within the Sikhism religion include prayer and meditation on God’s name‚ services at the gurdwara temple‚ worship and charity. Despite the various practices and origins’ of these eastern religions‚ Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ Jainism has much in common. These three religions strongly believe in karma which stresses nonviolence among all living things‚ including themselves. They believe that if one does well their life will end in happiness and if one does badly their life will result
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are celebrated for their significance and importance in the Buddhist community and the lives of individuals as well as in relation to Buddha himself‚ the community and his teachings of life and living a way of life without suffering by attaining nirvana and enlightenment by leaving behind desires of wants and therefore negative feelings in which these desires crave . The five precepts which Buddhists live by including harming living things‚ stealing‚ sexual wrongdoings‚ gossiping and taking any
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The Axial Age is a time period where many religions began and answered questions about how one should live his life. Pre-axial religions were focused on oneself and how to live in the present. They had local gods and as one moved around he worshiped the god of that area. These gods demanded sacrifices and other rituals. However‚ there was no emphasis on what happened after a person died. The pre-axial religions were more concerned with practical problems like winning wars and growing crops. The religions
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Taoism also known as Daoism‚ is a religious or philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao. The Tao is a fundamental idea in most Chinese schools; in Taoism‚ however‚ it denotes the principle that is both the source‚ pattern and substance of everything that exsists. Confucianism is the philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC)‚ who was an important Chinese Philosopher. Confucianism has a complete system of moral‚ social‚ political
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They laid out the blueprint for subsequent Buddhist teachings. The Buddha sought to share his insight of the Four Noble Truths to help people reach the goal of attaining Nirvana by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path. The first truth refers to the existence of dukkha‚ or suffering‚ in life. It indicates that anything‚ whether it is upsetting or joyous‚ is temporary and will eventually come to an end. The second truth
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The Adventure of the Speckled Band “Remember the unkindness‚ dishonesty‚ and deception you display towards others‚ don’t be shocked when it comes back to bite you” (Moores). Dr. Grimesby Roylott‚ a heinous and sadistic character‚ from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s story‚ “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”‚ comes face to face with his criminal serpent and dies from being injected with its venom. He had planned to execute Helen by sending his snake compatriot to instill its venom into her body‚ but his
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