Religions of India

Comparison Essay # 108592

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Religions of India

A comparison of the Moksha and Nirvana religions of India.

2,637 words () | 4 sources | MLA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper states that Hindu philosophy abounds in concepts that are seemingly abstract, and have the potential for interpretation by different people at different times in history. The paper notes that two such concepts are those of Moksha and Nirvana, which have always served as a point of significance for those interested in, or practicing Hinduism, or Buddhism The paper outlines the meaning of these two terms from each respective religious perspective, how the two appear to have similar meanings at times and attempts to prove that these terms are not interchangeable amongst one another, but distinct entities of their own.

From the Paper:

"It is for this reason that I have not attempted the task of defining these terms in my paper, but rather endeavored to flesh out their guidelines, ideas, and values in order to form a meaningful comparison between the two. However, even this attempt may prove to be flawed, as the religions of India dealt with in this paper, and so it is also true also for all religions of the world, are in a constant state of flux and evolution to serve the needs of the people who keep them alive."

Sample of Sources Used:

Yamamoto, Kosho (Translator). The Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra. Nirvana Publications, London. 1999. Edited by Dr. Tony Page.
Kabit-Zin, Jon. Wherever You Go, There You Are. Hyperion. 2005.
Beckerlegge, Gwilym. The world religions reader. Rutledge, New York. 1998.
Ellinger, Herbert. Hinduism. SCM Press, London. 1995