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    The Mouse does not know life until it has been into the mouth of a cat. The Vietnamese people are an ethnic group originating from present day Northern Vietnam and Southern China. Although geographically and linguistically labeled as Southern Asians‚ long periods of Chinese domination and influence have placed the Vietnamese culturally closer to East Asians. The Vietnamese people culturally believe in myths and the supernatural. According to the Thai and Vietnamese Proverbs and common expressions

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    Buddhist Temple Visit

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    Buddhism is religion that is based off of peace and spirituality taught by the teachings of Buddha‚ also known as Siddhartha Gotama. Many who follow its teachings believe Buddhism to be more of a way of life or lifestyle choice rather a religion. Buddha is not a god‚ but one man that taught his followers a path of enlightenment from his experiences and values. Buddha’s main teachings were the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. The Four Noble Truths were teachings about suffering‚ pain

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    What are the beliefs and values of Buddhism? Buddhists follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who is known as the Buddha‚ meaning the enlightened one. Buddhism originated in northern India and is the fourth largest religion of the world. However‚ Buddhism is more a philosophy or way of life other than a religion because unlike so many other religious traditions‚ Buddhism is founded on the teaching of a human being and not a god. Philosophy means love of wisdom and the Buddhist’s believe

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    Buddhist Ethnography

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    The Buddhist Experience Buddhism is a religion that focuses more on the individual and the actions of that individual‚ which was prevalent to me when I made my way into Portland and set foot in a Buddhist temple. The man I met within the walls of this temple was far from my stereotypical thoughts of Buddhist monks. The man I met looked like your plain old‚ average Joe‚ American man. Before I delve into the depths of my visit to this inspiring place‚ I need to sum up the Buddhist religion and why

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    Material World: Real or illusion? Buddhism and Judaism Buddhism Just like in a competition‚ society has been forced to change and evolve drastically according to every human need. Although it is obvious that it must have certain adjustments every now and then to work along with individuals‚ transformations are now more frequently. This shows the loss of power and lack of control of society over the population. It can be showed especially with failure attempts to get power back by creating new

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    The Four Noble Truths

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    THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS "Believe nothing just because a so-called wise person said it. Believe nothing just because a belief is generally held. Believe nothing just because it is said in ancient books. Believe nothing just because it is said to be of divine origin. Believe nothing just because someone else believes it. Believe only what you your self test and judge to be true." -Buddha The four noble truths exemplify the essence of the teachings of Buddha. They represent the beginning of a long

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    Siddhartha's Life

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    Buddhism is known to be one of the world’s major religions that was founded in India during 500 B.C.‚ by a teacher known as Budda‚ which was Siddhartha Gautama (Schober‚ 2017). Siddhartha born in a royal family that lived north of the Ganges River that who Hindus. Before Siddhartha was born‚ an astrologer told his father that he would have a son that would become either a powerful emperor or leave to become a very powerful religious leader (Voorst‚ 2013). Once Siddhartha was born‚ it was said that

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    Buddhism Origin

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    Buddhism is a religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who lived between the years of 566 B.C. to 480 B.C. and was known as “Buddha‚ the Enlighten One.” Many people question whether or not Buddhism is an actual religion because Buddhism primarily focuses on practices rather than beliefs. Unlike Buddhism‚ a biblical worldview requires the knowledge of what the word God teaches while Buddhism teaches individuals how they can realize truth for themselves. A person can develop a worldview

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    Buddhism is a monastic eastern religion that originated in Asia around the 6th BCE. Buddhism is a very philosophical and spiritual and is an expression of life. The origins of Buddhism as a religion began with the veneration of a man named‚ Buddha‚ which means “enlightened one.” One of the main pursuits of Buddhism is enlightenment which can only be achieved through the “yana” which means “the way‚ method‚ or means by which one may attain Enlightenment.” On the path of “yana” karma needs to be considered

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    Hinduism and Buddhism are two religions that began a long time ago. Hinduism started 4000 year ago by the Aryans. Siddhartha Gautama began his quest around the 6th century BC. About 200 BC‚ Hinduism originated near the Indus River in modern Pakistan. Buddhism began 2‚500 years ago. Hinduism religion is practiced today in Indian Subcontinent‚ Malaysia‚ United Kingdom‚ Fiji ‚ and more. But‚ for the Buddhism religion‚ they mainly practice in China‚ Burma‚ India‚ Vietnam‚ Cambodia‚ and Buhtan. Buddhism

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