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Concept of Buddha Nature, 2005.
A discussion of Buddhism, Daoism and another Chinese religion in Asia.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the Confucian concept of human nature versus the concept of Buddha-nature. The paper begins by discussing Confucian and Buddhist ideas in combination in Asia and the way that the views differ individually. The paper speaks of an effort to distinguish one tradition from another and to suggest a Chinese religion other than Buddhism or Daoism.
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"The Confucian Concept of Human Nature vs. The Concept of 'Buddha-nature'. Introduction One can find Confucian and Buddhist ideas in combination in Asia, though people state they are Buddhists, for instance. As in any civilization, beliefs and the origins of concepts become fused, are known in combination, or otherwise as something other than their original intention. Y.P Mei noted now Buddhist teachings had gone against the Chinese outlook for some centuries, and through a millennium that began in 100 AD, "Confucianism was overshadowed by Taoism and, fundamentally, by Buddhism. (p. 161) Neo-Confucianism of the Sung and Ming dynasties involved separating Chinese from Buddhist beliefs, but this could not bring a clean distinction."
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Human Nature and Buddha Nature, 2002.
Looks at the differences and similarities between the Confucian concept of human nature and the Buddha concept of Buddha nature.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper is a comparison/contrast of the Confucian concept of human nature with the Buddhist concept of Buddha-nature. The two concepts are extremely different, but they still have much in common.
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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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Confucian vs. Buddhist Nature, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the Confucian concept of human nature with the Buddhist concept of Buddha nature.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This essay will argue that Confucianism saw the concept of human nature in terms of its social context, in which humans are social beings first and individuals second. In contrast, Buddhism was a philosophy of the individual, and instead of attempting to understand human nature preferred to focus on Buddha nature. Rather than addressing people's lives as social creatures, Buddhism looked at the potential for individuals to maximize their potential to transcend reality and becomes Buddha themselves.
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Immaculate Conception, 2002.
This paper endeavours to explore the concept of Immaculate Conception.
2,275 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The following paper discusses the theories held by the Catholic Church and those held by its detractors. The detractors of this Catholic doctrine assert that it is unnecessary to believe in her Immaculate Conception in the whole scheme of things but if that were to be true they would denying their congregation proof positive in God?s magnificence as well as the powerlessness of the devil.
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?Between the 11th February, 1858 and 16th July, 1858, a teenaged girl, Bernadette, was visited 18 times by ?a lady wearing a lovely white dress with a bright belt? and who bore on each foot ?a pale yellow rose, the same color as her rosary beads.? (Menezes, 2000, 1) Upon examination, the Catholic Church agreed that the apparitions were indeed those of the Blessed Virgin Mary. What was intriguing was the Virgin Mary?s reference to herself:
? . . . At my third request her face took on a very serious expression, and at the same time an expression of deep humility . . . Joining her palms as if for prayer, she raised them to the height of her breast . . . She looked up to heaven . . . then slowly opening her hands and bending down towards me, she said to me in a voice in which one could sense a slight trembling, ?I am the Immaculate Conception.? (Menezes, 2000, 1)
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Film: "Little Buddha", 2007.
Analyzes the important Buddhist concepts conveyed in the film, "Little Buddha".
1,085 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 37.95
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This paper explains that the movie "Little Buddha" presents the viewers with principal concepts within the Buddhist religion: the practice of meditation, the idea of impermanence and the importance of emptiness. The author tells the plot of the film, which centers on a young boy from Seattle who is conceived to be a possible candidate of the reincarnation of well-known Tibetan monk and teacher, Lama Dorje. The paper relates a scene in the film about the life of Siddhartha from which the author learned more by the visual images than she probably would have if she had just heard the Siddhartha's life story being told verbally.
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"The concept of emptiness was a noticeably important element throughout the film. The Four Noble Truths try to demonstrate how one can attain Enlightenment by detaching one's mind from one's body, therefore emptying the body of all thought. The body becomes useless because it can feel nothing. In Buddhism, the mind is the most important part of a living creature; the body it chooses, whether it be a human, an animal, etc. is simply where the mind resides due to past life experiences. The connection between the idea of emptiness and the Four Noble Truths is that the Noble Truths attempt to teach beings how to achieve Nirvana by releasing their minds from their bodies and allowing them to be free in the universe without suffering."
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Buddha According to Encyclopedia Britannica and Hesse, 2006.
A comparison and contrast of Hermann Hesse's treatment of Buddha with the Encyclopedia Britannica's treatment of Buddha.
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This paper briefly compares and contrasts Hermann Hesse's treatment of the life and message of Buddha and the rise of Buddha Siddhartha with the treatment of these important matters as they are dealt with in an extensive article in the fifteenth volume of the Encyclopedia Britannica. Chiefly, the paper argues that Hesse's rendering of Buddha and of Buddhism is less historical and focuses upon Siddhartha Buddha as a Europeanized Byronic figure who eschews the disciples he allegedly had according to the surviving historical record.
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Addiction as a Concept, 2004.
This paper uses Wilsonian Concept Analysis to gain a better understanding of addiction as a concept. It examines the structural foundation, identification, and relationship to substances.
2,190 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper explains that the concept of addiction is most often used in the structural context of mental health because the mental health profession is concerned with how to care for the individual who is substance dependent. The author relates that addiction is the sum of the characteristics of unpredictable behavior changes, the inability to maintain impulses and self-control, and the compulsiveness to be gratified through an increase in dependency on the substances abused for pleasure. The paper concludes that the practical results of this conceptual analysis reveal that nurses can better understand and assess the need to care for the addicted client, worker, or family member when they have an increased consciousness about the structural forms that contribute to the solidification of addiction.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Isolating Questions of the Concept
Right Answers
Model Case
Contrary Case
Borderline Case
Invented Case
Social Context
Underlying Anxieties
Practical Results
Results in Language
Conclusion
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"The following case story serves as a pure example of all of the elements that comprise concept of addiction. Jim is a 35-year-old Caucasian male who began to ?shoot heroin? with coworkers after work. His heroin addiction started out as a half a gram of heroin injected intravenously after work and over two years, grew to two grams of heroin per day. John has begun to let his personal appearance deteriorate. His job performance declined and he was fired. A usual day for him now involves sitting in front of the television in a state of euphoria. His wife and daughter, who live with him, urge him to seek help for his illness. His wife states, ?He has become moody and easily agitated."
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The Buddha, 2007.
An analysis of the life story of Siddhartha Gautama, otherwise know as the Buddha.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the life story of Buddha. Specifically it discusses Buddha's life and how he attained the ultimate enlightenment. It looks at how Siddhartha Gautama is considered to be the Supreme Buddha (often called simply "the Buddha," or Buddha Shakyamuni) who created the Buddhist religion and how his life story is an interesting blend of wealth and privilege combined with great compassion and religious awareness. It discusses how he threw away all the rich trappings of his life to attain enlightenment and serve others and how his life shows the power of belief and spiritualism.
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"Buddha was born a prince to parents who were king and queen of Lumbini, which is located today in Nepal. One biographer notes, "The Buddha was born the son of a king, and so grew up with wealth, pleasure, and the prospect of power, all goods commonly desired by human beings" (Carrithers 2). It seemed the Buddha had everything he could possibly desire, but he still was not content. Even after his parents arranged a marriage for him, he felt as if there was something missing from his life. He married and even had a son, but still he wanted to do more than rule his kingdom and raise a family. Because he saw suffering in his father's kingdom and wanted to do something about it, he decided to leave his home and seek enlightenment and understanding so he could help end the suffering of the people of the world. "
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K. Armstrong's "Buddha", 2005.
This paper describes the beliefs of Siddhartha Gotama, the Buddha based on the book by K. Armstrong, "Buddha".
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper explains that Gotama, the Buddha, changed common perceptions in many ways because, at this time Buddhism, was essentially a new religion preceded by Hinduism based on the
Vedic teachings. The author points out that Gotama made Buddhism a religion by extending the common perceptions of Buddhism from a code of living for individuals to a code for the greater collective. The paper agrees with Armstrong's book in asserting that the Buddha was an axial person, who changed the fabric of the society he was living, testing the bounds of convention and personally creating a new school of thought and living into existence.
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"It is common knowledge that in Buddhist thought, which originated in India and made significant inroads into Chinese and other east Asian societies, there is a belief in the concept of karma. This karma can be likened to the Western concept of fate, although it is not quite the same, in that it shows the importance of destiny and the supposition that the individual's destiny is preordained. This changed the common perception significantly. It was also a factor that Gotama offered universally accessible enlightenment that was not restricted by class or social structure."
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The Marketing Concept, 2007.
A discussion of the marketing concept in the 21st century to determine its contribution to Microsoft's success.
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper discusses the fundamentals of the marketing concept for the computer software industry, with specific attention to Microsoft Corporation's best practices in this area. The paper analyzes Microsoft's commitment to the marketing concept and this is followed by an assessment of the extent to which Microsoft follows the marketing concept in the development, delivery, sales and support of its software applications. The paper concludes that the marketing concept really does pay off. The paper explains how the focus on quantifying the long-term impacts of being market-driven and integrating the marketing concept into an organization is exemplified in the work done by Microsoft in the marketing of their X-Box product line.
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Overview
Discussion of the Marketing Concept in the 21st Century
Conclusions
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"The fundamental precepts of the marketing concept is that the customer comes first, and drives the development of systems, processes, and resources all pointing back the customer. It is a management philosophy asserting the existence and legitimacy of the firm ultimately depends on satisfying customer needs (Marketing Renaissance 2005). Putting the customer at the very center of all strategies is a noble goal, yet in reality thousands of companies never attain this change in philosophy because the marketing concept itself is tactical."
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The Greek and Athenian Concept of the World, 1998.
This paper explores the ancient Greek and Athenian concept of the world order and the conception of the human scrutinizing of previous societal, bodily and philosophical inquiry.
1,245 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the classic Greeks and Athenian view on the world around them. It describes the concept of the body, mind and inner self that lead to philosophical inquiry and questioning of the human mind and the resulting societies it created.
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"Athens during the fifth century B.C. is often identified as one of the main sources of Western values and standards. Later Europeans and Americans regarded the Athenians as the originators of democracy, drama, representational or realistic art, history, philosophy, and science. At different times over the last 2,500 years they also attempted to imitate the ?Golden Age? of classical Athens in everything from buildings to literature. Many U.S. state capitols and government buildings are modeled on the Parthenon or other temples. We still divide drama into tragedy and comedy in the same way the Athenians did. During some historical periods, such as the Renaissance, thinkers and writers made conscious attempts to return to the classical ideals in all areas of life, combing the works of Athenians authors for previously overlooked material in the quest to draw guidance and learn everything possible from this unique flowering of culture."
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The Evolution of the Buddha Image, 2001.
A look at how the Buddha image has changed throughout different cultures and time periods.
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This paper is about three sculptures of the Buddha image and how they have changed throughout different cultures and time periods. The paper begins with a discussion of a standing Buddha from India, which was where Buddhism began. It then moves on to two other countries, Tibet and Thailand, where Buddhism is still popular. The paper then explains how the people of these countries took what the Indians had done in their portrayal of the Buddha and made it their own, adding parts of their culture to the image. In regards to Thailand, there is a discussion about the Sukhothai walking Buddha, which was probably the most important image from that period. Then, the gold image from Tibet is discussed, which was very interested in the cosmic or Tantric form of Buddhism. The paper concludes by pointing out that the image has changed over time and cultures, but still enables us to know it?s a Buddha image through the consistent characteristics given to the Buddha in sculpture.
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Pain: A Concept Analysis, 2005.
A concept analysis of pain as it relates to the nursing profession.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This graduate level nursing paper examines the concept of pain as it relates to the nursing profession. First, the paper explores the philosophical notion of pain as a basic concept. Next, the paper delineates the concept as it is applied to the nursing profession in general, and as it appears in nursing theory. Last, the paper summarizes the categories of pain.
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"The Mayo Clinic states that pain is an an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with the stimulation of specialized nerve endings that signal actual or potential tissue damage, or that ..."
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Concept Analysis: Disclosure, 2004.
An analysis of the concept of disclosure based on Avant and Walker's "Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing".
2,635 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper represents a concept analysis on disclosure. The paper offers an in-depth understanding of the concept of disclosure and defines what it represents, as well as what it does not represent. The paper's focus and motivation is to identify a foundation for future exploring, measuring, and testing the idea in regard to a full dissertation on abused pregnant women. The paper is based on Avant and Walker's "Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing" and, therefore, provides a brief discussion of the overall concept and insights into why this topic was selected. The paper discusses how it relates to nursing, as well as to abused pregnant women. The paper describes the inherent literature search process and identifies possible uses of the concept, including non-nursing literature. The paper explores how the theoretical framework used relates to the original concept.
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"It is critical to clearly define the attributes associated with the aspects of this idea. The first is the concept of disclosure itself which will be driven by the legal community. The second attribute structure would revolve around the pregnant women abused in a scientifically significant way. "Walker and Avant maintained that mid-range theories balance this specificity with the conceptual economy normally seen in grand theories. As a result mid-range theories provide nurses with the 'best of both worlds ' - easy applicability in practice and abstract enough to be scientifically interesting. Thus, the attributes associated with pregnant women's abuses would be of a relatively broad scope of phenomena and would not cover the full range of phenomena that could be of concern in this discipline."
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