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Geography, Culture and Religion


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Geography, Culture and Religion
This paper discusses the inter-relationship of geography, culture and religion using many examples from Eastern Asia.
1,405 words (approx. 5.6 pages) | 4 sources | APA | 2006 United States


Paper Summary:

This paper explains that one of the greatest factors, involved in the changes or manipulations of an environment, lies in the geographic distribution religion and the way each specific religion spreads and interacts with the surrounding divergent cultures and religions. The author points out that the famous Chinese characters Yin and Yang signify both the shadowy and sunny sides of the same mountain: Yang represents the sunshine, and Yin the darkness. The paper relates that another critical geographic feature of Asian culture especially Chinese is the Yangtze River; the stones from its riverbed are called "Fengshui" or "Geomancy" and are believed to have special powers.

From the Paper:

"Another example of how the physical landscape of Asia affected Asian religion and culture is apparent in Taiwan. Located in the Shangdong province, Mt. Tai, referred to as "Taishan", is the Sacred Mountain of the East. "Chinese people believe that Mt. Tai is itself a deity or 'Buddha', a powerful deity as well." Mt. Tai illustrates the impact and importance physical geography can have on a culture. Buddhism has incorporated the physical landmark, Mt. Tai, as an integral part of their spiritual belief system."

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APA Citation:

Geography, Culture and Religion (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-Geography-Culture-and-Religion/75207

MLA Citation:

"Geography, Culture and Religion" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-Geography-Culture-and-Religion/75207>




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