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Buddhist Psychology, 2005.
A comparison of the Western psychology approach and the Buddhist psychology approach to the mind.
2,746 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper explains the fundamental differences and significant distinction between the the Western psychology approach to the mind and the Buddhist philosophy of the mind and looks at whether these two vastly different schools of thought can be integrated.
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"Goleman makes a clear distinction between scientific thought and the idea of objectivity and Buddhist practice. This in effect means that the Western model of mind and reality is based on the fundamental tenets of science. Western scientific thought is essentially dualistic and is constructed on the assumption and belief in the reality and existence outside of the mind of the ego or self as a separate entity. Buddhism is essentially non-dualistic and has for centuries maintained that self and mind are illusions and obstacles to the true knowledge of reality of enlightenment. This is of course a radical simplification of the Buddhist stance, which also varies from school to school."
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Buddhist Art, 2005.
This paper establishes a timeline for the period of Buddhist Art and discusses two Buddhist artists and their works.
865 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper explains that Buddhist Art sprang from the religion Buddhism; dragons, flowers, as well as Buddha himself are portrayed in paintings, statues, shrines, tapestry and many various forms and textures across many centuries of art. The author points out that not much is known about the ancient Buddhist artists, but two 19th century Buddhist artists are Utagawa Hiroshige, born in Tokyo and sometimes known as Ando Tokytaro, and Katsushika Hokusai, a master and genius of the Japanese art of woodblock printing. The paper relates that Buddhist Art continues to influence world art today; Cuiun Matsuda is a modern day Buddhist artist and a Buddhist priest. Chart.
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Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Aniconic Phase (5th Century - 1st Century BCE)
Iconic Phase (1st Century CE to Present)
Ancient Artists
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Buddhist Artist
Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Buddhist Artist
Conclusion
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"Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan era which was from 322 BCE to 180 BCE is defined by the first clear manifestations of Buddhist art. It was during the first and second centuries BCE that sculptures gained a characteristic of being explicit in representation of Buddha, his life and his teachings. India's representations of the Buddha were the bodhi tree, the footprint, the empty throne, the lions, the columns or the lotus. The lotus was a symbol of purity."
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The Buddhist Economy and the United States, 2004.
This paper describes the Buddhist and capitalist economies? policies and practices and discusses whether the Buddhist system would succeed in the United States.
2,855 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper explains that the underlying theme of Buddhist economics is the liberation from the confines of need and greed; goods and services exist only to meet need, not to meet ego-needs to fill lives with things and services that are not necessary for survival. The author believes that the Buddhist economy would not be accepted in the United States because the American public is used to a capitalist system. The paper stresses that a major drawback is that the Buddhist system employs the tenets of a religious faith, while the capitalist system works hard to keep business and religion separate.
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Introduction
The Systems
Capitalist economics
Buddhist Economics
Would It Work Here?
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"The free market forces are the system by which the merchants and society determine the price of services and goods that they wish to offer the consumer. The system of capitalism is built on the belief that state and business activities should be separate. It further believes that a system should be strong enough on individual effort, profit and merit to survive and grow without the interference by government agencies and offices. It is referred to as private business or private enterprise. While there are situations in which private businesses provide contractual work or services for government need the government does not choose the business to provide those services except through a bidding process. The capitalist system is based on the belief that the government?s only role should be to regulate and make sure that the protection of the laws of the land are enforced."
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Christian and Buddhist Thinking, 2008.
An examination of the similarities and differences between the Christian and Buddhist religions.
1,651 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper examines the principles of both the Christian and Buddhist faiths. The paper explains that although differences abound between religions of the world, both Christianity and Buddhism believe in a variation of hell and punishment, although the result of the penance is quite different. The paper then looks at the image of God in the Christian religion and the lack thereof in the Buddhist religion. The paper also points out that the existence of God is a matter of faith, whether one is a Christian, Buddhist, or any other religion, as God cannot be experienced by any of man's physical senses. The writer believes that each individual in this world is still at liberty to believe what he or she desires, therefore, each religion must learn to respect one another to survive in peace and harmony without judgment or oppression hindering anyone's beliefs. In conclusion, the writer favors Buddhism as a religion of choice and freedom, rather than one of tyranny and control, which the Christian religion has sometimes displayed over the years.
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Introduction
The Christian Image of God
Buddhism and the Lack of God
Christianity vs. Buddhism
Conclusion
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"The Bible states that God created Jesus through Immaculate Conception through a virgin named Mary. As he grew older, he began to do miracles in the Middle Eastern area in which he lived, by healing the sick. He began teaching what is now known as Christianity, chronicled in the New Testament of the Christian Holy Bible. His teachings attracted many and he gathered a number of disciples who would travel with him, doing his work and spreading his message."
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Comparison of Kant's Ideas and the Buddhist Idea, 2002.
A discussion of Kant's concept of the empty universe and universal reason and the Buddhist idea of the universal mind.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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Discusses Kan't concept of the empty universe & universal reason and the Buddhist idea of the universal mind. Examines parallels and differences between the two philosophies. Similarities in Kant's premise that the universe is empty or neutral and the Buddhist desire to empty the mind. Differences in their thought.
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"Universal Reason, Universal Mind: Some Parallels and Diffferences
in Kantian and Buddhist Assumptions
There is a marked similarity between Kant's ideas of the empty universe and universal reason and the Buddhist idea of the universal mind. It is fruitful to explore these parallels, while also being mindful of the difference that exists between Kantian and Buddhist thought.
In his Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals, Kant argues that self-awareness is not possible without awareness of objects external to one's mind. And unless a being is aware of the self and of external objects as different from self, that being cannot grasp that its mental states are representations..."
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Buddhism and Buddhist Art, 2002.
Discusses Buddhism and Buddhist art in Vietnam.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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Through a study of Buddhism in Vietnam, and how this has been reflected in art and architecture, we can understand how a country-specific approach to the analysis of Buddhism and Buddhist art can illuminate features of both. This paper discusses Buddhism and Buddhist art in Vietnam.
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Buddhist Art, 2006.
An analysis of the influence of Buddhist art on Chinese culture.
1,992 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses how when looking at ancient Chinese art and even art today, one can easily see the influence of the Buddhists after they arrived in this country during the Han Period of 200 B.C. It looks at how Buddhism traveled from India to China and how it was transformed into something that could be readily incorporated into the local culture. It also discusses how the Buddhist influence increased to such a significant extent that huge amounts of money and human work were used to create astonishing pieces of art and elaborate temples and how this expanding interest in Buddhism led to new ways of representing deities, different forms of architecture for worship and changing rituals.
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"Most Buddhist monks came to China by way of the Silk Road, which was a critical junction at the caravan trails that stretched from China to the Mediterranean. As the easternmost Chinese station on the route, the village of Dunhuang (Tunhuang) became the ideal location for these foreign monks to learn the language and culture before moving into central China. The missionaries and their Chinese disciples built the earliest Buddhist communities at Dunhuang in the late third and early fourth centuries. Many religious sutras were translated at Dunhuang and then distributed outward. Uncountable economic and human resources were used to produce Buddhist sutras and construct religious centers, including thousands of cave temples. "
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Key Ideas in Buddhist Studies, 2005.
Focuses on key ideas of Buddhism in terms of the four noble truths, the understanding of suffering in life through the Buddhist perspective and ethical ideas in Buddhism.
2,665 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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The realm of the four noble truths in Buddhism is the first major focus of the paper by explaining how the life of the Buddha impacts Buddhist teachings (Dharma). The second point of analysis explains why people suffer from life and why it is a reality. The final section analyzes how the ethical ideas are applied in Buddhism and how they are oriented in Buddhist disciplines.
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"Another important aspect of the life of Buddha that impacts Buddhist teachings is that Buddha himself has implemented all the ethical principles that he found out. He has renounced a luxurious life as well as earthly attachment and turned into an ascetic. This point proves a truth that Buddha himself renounced his desire of luxuries, sensual pleasures and all. Meanwhile, Buddha devoted his life to find a way to enlighten humankind's life. He learned, was enlightened and then preached to the people. In terms of this, Buddha becomes an ethical symbol which people should follow."
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Buddhist Art, 2006.
An analysis of the influence of Buddhist art on Chinese culture.
1,992 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses how when looking at ancient Chinese art and even art today, one can easily see the influence of the Buddhists after they arrived in this country during the Han Period of 200 B.C. It looks at how Buddhism traveled from India to China and how it was transformed into something that could be readily incorporated into the local culture. It also discusses how the Buddhist influence increased to such a significant extent that huge amounts of money and human work were used to create astonishing pieces of art and elaborate temples and how this expanding interest in Buddhism led to new ways of representing deities, different forms of architecture for worship and changing rituals.
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"Most Buddhist monks came to China by way of the Silk Road, which was a critical junction at the caravan trails that stretched from China to the Mediterranean. As the easternmost Chinese station on the route, the village of Dunhuang (Tunhuang) became the ideal location for these foreign monks to learn the language and culture before moving into central China. The missionaries and their Chinese disciples built the earliest Buddhist communities at Dunhuang in the late third and early fourth centuries. Many religious sutras were translated at Dunhuang and then distributed outward. Uncountable economic and human resources were used to produce Buddhist sutras and construct religious centers, including thousands of cave temples. "
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Buddhist Art and Spirituality, 2007.
An analysis of the concept of the bodhisattvas as their place in Buddhist art and spirituality.
874 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses Buddhist art and spirituality, particularly the concept of the Bodhisattva. It describes the history of the idea of the Bodhisattva and its definition. The paper then describes depictions of the bodhisattvas and their place in Buddhist worship. The paper also shows how the bodhisattvas varied from China to Japan, depending on the needs of the people.
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"From the Indian Subcontinent, Mahayana Buddhism spread from China to Japan and adapted itself to the religious needs and traditions of that nation. Japan developed its own pantheon of individuals who forestalled their enlightenment to help others find nirvana. For example, the Bodhisattva Jizo Bosatsu is the Japanese "Bodhisattva of the Earth Womb" and a "savior bodhisattva, who guides the faithful and helps those in hell. In Japan, he is also worshiped as the protector of women, children, and travelers. Stone statues of the bodhisattva are often placed at crossroads" to help travelers physically navigate the roads, and also encourage them to seek the path of enlightenment ("Jizo," Asian Art Outlook, 2002). This highlights the practical function of the bodhisattva in worship, but also shows how even a worldly depiction of this religious figure as a traveler's guide is not lacking in spirituality."
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Confuciani vs. Buddhist Concept of Human Nature, 2002.
Explains both the Buddhist concept of human nature and the Confucian concept of human nature and then compares the two philosophies.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, $ 71.95
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This paper compares Confucian concept with Buddhist concept of "human nature". Buddhism emphasizes the spirituality of the individual, and is a more "inward-oriented" philosophy. Therefore, as will be argued, while Confucianism represents "human nature" as external actions and rituals shaping the inner man, Buddhism represents the "Buddha nature" as the inner man achieving ultimate selflessness through meditation and reflection.
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The Buddhist Economist's View toward "The New Work Ethic", 2002.
This paper applies Buddhist principles to the New Work Ethic as studied in a case involving fast food workers.
1,042 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper looks at the western world work ethic which, according to the writer, is eroding, and is best suited to workers who are solely trying to receive a paycheck, uninvested in the actual work. The paper then contrasts this system with Buddhist teachings and economic views to discover the ways in which they clash.
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"The differences between traditional Western economic principles and the principles of Buddhist economists are striking, and seem to be diametrically opposed in every way. The differences are well chronicled by E. F. Schumacher and can be explained in detail when Buddhist principles are used to study the New Work Ethic case in the text. The basic difference is that Buddhists see work as a virtue in itself, while workers, the type of which are seen in the case, see it as the means to produce goods and people as the providers of this work; these views are shared by the fast food workers studied in the case."
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Kantian and Buddhist Thought, 2002.
An examination of some parallels and differences in Kantian and Buddhist assumptions.
1,151 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper shows how there is a marked similarity between Immanuel Kant?s ideas of the empty universe and universal reason and the Buddhist idea of the universal mind. The writer explores these parallels, while considering the difference that exists between thought.
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"In his Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals, Kant argues that self-awareness is not possible without awareness of objects external to one?s mind. And unless a being is aware of the self and of external objects as different from self, that being cannot grasp that its mental states are representations of something different from itself. Furthermore, if a being cannot make these fundamental distinctions between self and external objects, that being cannot form judgments about objects (Kant 59-60)."
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The Buddhist and Christian Faiths, 2005.
A comparison and contrast of the beliefs, teachings and views of the Buddhist and Christian faiths.
813 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper briefly discusses the similarities and differences between the Christian and the Buddhist faiths. It looks at the beliefs of each faith separately and then compares their views and teachings and their fundamental beliefs. The paper concludes that both religions believe in the salvation of souls, responsibility for one's actions and the human being's innate capacity and power to do good.
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"Along with these resemblances arise their differences, which indicate the disentanglement of these two religions from each other. Buddha is seen by his followers as a teacher, a human being who never claimed to be God. However, Jesus did claim divinity in His words and miracles, and this was prophesied long before His birth as God and Savior of mankind. When Buddha died, he was cremated like any other Buddhist. When Jesus died, He rose from the dead three days after. In Christianity, priest and preachers teach that Jesus will save us from our sins. In Buddhism, Buddha doesn't claim that he will save his believers from sin, but that he can teach them only how to save themselves. Even though Christianity also promotes non-violence, vegetarianism is not required for Christians. Buddhists and Christians also differ in the manner of shifting beliefs, religions, and worshipped entities. Buddhists show reverence to Buddha by meditating, as they firmly believe that meditating helps enlighten their minds.After all, Buddha himself achieved enlightenment while meditating under a Bodhi tree. Their meditation involves chanting the name of Buddha more than a thousand times a day with the help of a rosary. Christians, on the other hand, worship God by praying. Praying is said to be an attempt to communicate with God, for the purpose of asking for forgiveness, guidance, supplication, or to simply express one's emotions. (Dominguez, 2007)"
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Soka Gakkai: A Japanese Engaged Buddhist Movement, 2007.
This paper describes the Soka Gakkai, literally known as the "Value-Creating Society", whose membership believes in Nichiren Shoshu, the orthodox Buddhist teachings of Nichiren Daishonin.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper explains that the ultimate goal of Soka Gakkai is to secure lasting peace and happiness for all mankind through the worldwide propagation of the Buddhist faith. The author points out that one of the most striking characteristic of Soka Gakkai is the diversity of their membership, which represents a range of occupations and ethnic backgrounds and recognizes no distinctions of age, sex or social class. The paper relates that today Soka Gakkai's membership totals 8 million households, which makes it the largest and the most vital religious organization in Japan. The author explains that the association also arranges cultural exchanges throughout the world through museum displays of approximately 2000 artworks representing more than a dozen major genres, including ceramics, lacquer-ware, textiles and calligraphy of other countries.
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"Nichiren Daishonin states that enlightenment of an individual is possible by following his teachings. He believes that every person's life is precious as a jewel but they don't realize it. The Soka Gakkai, therefore, seeks to make people aware of the treasure within themselves and thereby help them realize their full potential as human beings. Furthermore, to Nichiren, everyone who was born in the earth has a purpose to fulfill, for everyone deserves respect. No one has the right to hurt or to control another. With their 3000 year old Buddhist teaching of respect of life, ..."
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