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Dharma, 2002.
A discussion of the concepts of Dharma in Hinduism and Theravada Buddhism.
1,685 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper examines the different concepts of Dharma in Hinduism and Theravada Buddhism by focusing on the differences and similarities of the way of life between the followers of the two religions. It looks at how Dharma represents the beliefs about how things are or the right way of living. It shows how although the teachings of Dharma are eminent in both Hinduism and Theravada Buddhism, both however display similarities and distinctiveness. The Theravada Buddhists strictly confine themselves to the dharma or teachings of the ancient Buddha contained in the volume called the Tripitaka.
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"Hinduism believes that all things have a dharma or participate in the dharma of the world. Man is given the responsibility to practice dharma by implementing its principles in their life and doing what they believe is right. This practice according to the concept of dharma will allow them to live a life of peace and harmony. According to dharma, if a man lives by these practices he will attain the goal of life, which is eternal peace. Hinduism also states that it can take several incarnations to achieve the state of nirvana, dharma of moksha, but to reach the goal of this task is equally important."
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Dharma and Nirvana, 2003.
An explanation of Buddha and how Hinduism became more egalitarian.
1,196 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This essay focusses on two major features of Hinduism that impacted on Siddhartha Gautama ? dharma and nirvana. The paper examines predominantly Buddhist texts in order to analyse the negative and positive responses they had on Gautama?s teachings. However, since both terms can have widely varying meanings attached, depending on sect, especially within Buddhism, and usage, only a general overview is practical in this short essay.
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"At the time Siddhartha Gautama (c. 560 BCE ? c. 480 BCE) was born both Western and Eastern civilisations were experiencing a sharp rise in intellectual and religious development, and India was no exception. Born into the kshatriya, or warrior caste, in the predominantly Hindu region of north-east India, raised in luxury and well educated, Gautama took advantage of the developments of this period and attempted to reinterpret traditional Hinduism."
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Buddhism, 2006.
This paper discusses Buddhist Dharma.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper examines Buddhist Dharma - the law, truth and virtue of Buddhism. The author points out that it defines the way of life to attain Nirvana or Bodhisattva - the extinction of desire and release from the suffering it causes. The paper relates the essence of the Dharma and how it applies to a Buddhist life.
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"Dharma comprises the essential ideas of the words truth virtue and law Kaviratna. The path of Dhammapada dhamma or Dharma was composed by the First Council of Buddhist Elders shortly after the passing of Lord Buddha and consists of a collection..."
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"Mahabharata", 2006.
A detailed layout of "The Dice Game" and "Dharma" in the great epic heroic poem, "Mahabharata."
2,905 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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"This paper discusses one of the most famous Sanskrit texts of India, the "Mahabharata," the great epic heroic poem, which tells of the historic Great War of India between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Encompassing over one hundred thousand verses, and steeped in cultural and religious meaning, this text presents a near impossible task for any student of India to analyze in its entirety. However, the paper notes that the most widely known act narrated by "The Mahabharata" is that of "The Dice Game", and Darupadi's disrobing. This paper analyzes the events leading up to, and following the disrobing, the larger dharmic implications this act offers, and the reflection of Hindu culture the scenario provides.
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"However, as a sign of the changing times, this tale, in the modern India of today has come to showcase an example of the Pandavas' male chauvinistic attitudes in treating Draupadi as their property by putting her at gambling stake, and their strange prioritizing of virtues, where pledges matter more than the honor and safety of one's family. A sharp contrast to the pillars of virtue they had previously been seen as. Not to say that the Pandava family is not still highly regarded and seen as examples of dharma and righteousness."
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Hinduism, 2007.
A discussion of the Hindu beliefs and concepts of Atman and Brahman.
1,224 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper relates that Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions. The paper explains that its concepts can be useful for individuals interested in answering some of the core philosophical questions about the nature of reality and of self. The paper examines the concept of Atman that is central to Hinduism, a religion that stands out among others for its open-mindedness and tolerance. The paper notes that it is likely that the Hindu concepts of Atman and Brahman foster open-mindedness with regards to spiritual practices. The paper discusses how Atman and other concepts in the Sanatana Dharma reveal the interconnectedness of all things.
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Introduction
Atman and its Relationship to Other Key Concepts in Sanatana Dharma
The Importance of Atman in Terms of What it Does and What it Is
Atman in Comparison/Contrast with Concepts in Other Religions
Applications of the Theory of Atman
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"Who am I? What is the meaning of life? These are the essential, fundamental questions that religions and spiritual traditions help people to answer. Eastern religions like Hinduism are especially suited for answering such questions because their philosophical underpinnings promote a deep awareness of the truths underlying reality and the nature of self. The Sanatana Dharma is a complex and ancient set of philosophical, metaphysical, and cosmological doctrines that range from tales of supernatural beings to treatises on the nature of reality."
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Relationship Between Nature and Culture, 2003.
A review of the work of John Muir, one of the most respected naturalists of his time.
3,337 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper takes a look at John Muir, a respected naturalist who influenced greatly both the period of the late 19th century and the environmental policy of the US. According to the paper, the major impact of his work comes as a result of his methodical affirmation on the political scene, advocating a greater attention for the environment and nature in general. The paper reviews his work, "My First Summer in the Sierras" and "The Dharma Bums".
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"His work is pure description of the places he encounters in his journey and a depiction of his experience across the country. throughout his book there is a sense of a deeper aim for his writing however, that of drawing the attention on the unwanted exploitation of the Californian sights "...Muir considered himself primarily an explorer; he turned to writing relatively late in life as part of his effort to prevent unlimited commercial exploitation of the California wilderness." (Poupard 239). Thus, he tried to use his writing to integrate his subject in the wider environment of the political scene. "... [Muir] eventually [became] one of the foremost advocates for the growing conservationist movement, and he succeeded in having vast expanses of land designated as national wilderness preserves...Muir was a strident proponent of wilderness preservation who wrote descriptive essays intended to increase public awareness of the beauty of the American West." (Poupard 239). "
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Jainism, 2007.
This paper discuses the religion of Jainism and compares it to Christianity.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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The author of this paper describes how the Jains practice their religion, as observed by her visit to the Jain center of Northern California. The author points out that Jainism, also known as Jain Dharma, which is one of the most ancient religions in the world still existing today, was traditionally developed in ancient India in the 6th century B.C. The paper stresses that the basic structure of Jainism and beliefs in God differs from the beliefs of Christianity. The author relates that Jainism is a transtheistic religion; whereas, Christianity is a monotheism religion. The paper underscores that Jains do not believe in a God as a creator but rather in an eternal world ruled by natural laws. The author relates that both Christians and Jains have a strong belief in participating in good behavior in hopes of reaching different forms of liberation.
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"In an interview with Deepak Shah, one of the Jain followers, I was able to understand more about the unique ways the Jain practice their religion. Deepak, who tries to visit the temple once a week, shared some of his personal ritual and practices. In the Jain religion, there are prayers that take place every morning. In daily prayers, Deepak does not pray to a particular Tirhankar by name but bows down to the five noble souls. The prayer known as Navakara Mantra is to show their respects to all noble souls known as Arihantas, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas and all the Sadhus and Sadhvis."
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Reincarnation, 2007.
A comparative analysis of the belief of reincarnation in Hinduism and Buddhism.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper examines how reincarnation is a central aspect of the Hindu religion that was rejected by the founder of Buddhism and the emphasis Buddhism places on life in the present. The paper discusses how, although Hinduism has borrowed from Buddhism's attention to dharma, only one stream of Buddhism has incorporated reincarnation from Hinduism, the other stream quite determined to reject its possibility.
Outline:
Introduction
Origins in India
Samsara - What the Buddha Rejected
Buddhist Divisions
The Large Raft and the Little Raft
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"The Buddha described the human being who could reach Nirvana, as a kind of 'blowing out' or extinction of the self. (Waldon 301) He probably meant a person having come to accept the world's suffering and how human beings created their own suffering, a point reached of detachment allowing the person to attend to dharma, causing no suffering to others, elevated from the general unhappiness and darkness of the world. Some Buddhists believe the idea of nirvana was meant to resemble Hinduism's union with the divine though the Buddha stressed the absence of god. The term of atta in Pali is similar to the Sanskrit term of atman or 'soul' but unlike Hinduism's expectation of the soul moving onwards and upwards through proper cultivation, the Buddha believed that a well-developed person would reach a point of anatta -- or having no soul. "
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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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"The Lotus Sutra", 2004.
An analysis of Burton Watson's translation of Buddhism's "The Lotus Sutra".
618 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 22.95
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This paper discusses how, from "The Lotus Sutra", Buddha passed on teachings that became known as the ?Expedients? and how within these teachings is the wisdom of the Buddha. It looks at how the Expedients exist through basic understandings and how Buddhism fundamentally revolves around simple virtues and teachings that require of its practitioners merely simple things, like peace, understanding, and honor of oneself and others. It also discusses how, although such solutions in a corrupt and vice-filled world may seem like lofty goals, it is with teachings like the Lotus Sutra and the practice of the Dharma that it is possible to have guidelines on a path that follows through the thickest and darkest of forests.
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"For this reason, Buddha appeared in the world: to develop this Truth through teachings and practicing Bodhisattvas, while applying wisdom through sutras like the Lotus Sutra. The final basic understanding for the Expedients is that people initially were not aware of the way of the Truth and therefore could not apply it naturally to their lives. It was for the Buddha to apply different teachings to the different classes of people, for example, different doctrines would enable different castes and intellects to grasp the Buddha?s teachings and allow them to apply them to their unique lifestyles. These different doctrines were all expedient teachings that had one purpose ? to teach the Truth; the Lotus Sutra."
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Life and Death, 2003.
A discussion of the Hindu belief of life and death.
1,656 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper looks at the Hindu creed concerning life and death. It examines how according to the "Bhagavad-Gita", an ambiguity arises as to how one is supposed to live life in accordance with Krishna?s teachings of life and death. It argues how Krishna brings up the fact that one should not worry about killing because of the insignificance of the current life. Thus, leading one to question why one should refrain from killing at all. It evaluates how the teachings of Krishna portray how one should live life in a disciplined manner so that one may attain knowledge. It shows how the ultimate goal that Krishna teaches is to detach oneself from the fruits of one?s actions so that one may conduct oneself in a manner that may allow one to fulfill his/her dharma and therefore be closer to the ultimate goal of immortality.
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"Knowledge plays a very important role in reaching the ultimate goal. ?You will cross over all evil on the raft of knowledge? (Gita 54) assures Krishna. If one wishes to attain a goal, one must have knowledge on what he/she must do in order to achieve it. ?He who really knows my divine birth and my action, escapes rebirth when he abandons the body ? and comes to me?? (Gita 50). Thus, the person who has faith in the divinity and does his duties without seeing a clear cause to do so will be the one who will be able to escape this vicious cycle of birth and rebirth. Ultimately, it is a combination of discipline and knowledge that is required of a person who wishes to attain moksha."
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Hinduism as a Religion, 2005.
A discussion on whether Hinduism is a valid religion or not.
720 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 25.95
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Hinduism, or Santana Dharma, is thought to be over thousands of years old. This paper examines how Hinduism can be considered to be a way of life instead of a united religion because it is comprised of so many beliefs, rituals, principles and philosophies.
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"The major structure or framework of Hinduism is comprised of three different groupings: Saktas who worships a Mother Goddess, Saivites who worship the god Siva, and Vaishnavites who worship the god Vishnu and most Hindus will devote to their own individual deity but will honor them all (Fisher, 2005). At the status of village level, most female deities are shown as stones or a tree and they are not thought of as taking on a human shape. The status of upper class goddesses have temples made for worship and the lower class were prohibited from the temples. One of these goddesses is Durga and is often to have a soft, beautiful face but has 10 arms that yield swords and other weapons to diminish evil. She also rides a lion (Fisher, 2005)."
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Buddhism with Christianity, 2005.
Compares these two religions.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper consists of a phone interview and two emails between the Chicago Buddhist Temple and the paper's author. Ten questions are asked and answered as well as a comparison of the Christian and Buddhist religions. An important part of Buddhism is meditation and Dharma. Most temples have regular services with a combination of teachings, meditation, chanting, and socializing. The purpose of this paper is to compare Buddhism with Christianity with the methodology of visiting a Buddhist Temple and interviewing someone from the Buddhist faith.
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"Since about 75% of Americans adults identify themselves as Christian and only 0.5% view themselves as Buddhist, it may be useful to compare Buddhism with the U.S.'s dominant religion" (Robinson 2004). The first place to start in considering the religion of Buddhism is to learn about the religion's core beliefs. Buddhism believes in the Four Noble Truths, The Five Precepts, the Eightfold Path, Aspiration and the Three Treasures. An important part of Buddhism is meditation and Dharma. Most temples have regular services with a combination of teachings, meditation, chanting, and socializing. The purpose of this paper is to compare Buddhism with Christianity with the methodology of visiting a Buddhist Temple and interviewing someone from the Buddhist faith. Chicago's Buddhist Temple and Miriam Solon The temple that was visited was located at 1151 W. Leland in Chicago, Illinois called the Buddhist Temple of Chicago."
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"The Mahabharata" and World View, 2001.
This paper discusses the Hindi epic, "The Mahabharata" as an example of moral and philosophical values in Indian society.
1,740 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, $ 56.95
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This paper is an in-depth examination of the classic Vedic text, "The Mahabharata". The author discusses how and where the codes of moral honor and worldview are perceived in respect to their structure within the Hindu society. The story demonstrates various forms of codes, where the role of honor, and women?s places are defined, and how leading a spiritual and moral life is the ultimate goal. The paper includes a detailed outline.
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"The worldview as is presented in the classic Hindi epic, "The Mahabharata" of moral and philosophical values still hold true today. "The Mahabharata" is considered to be an ideal source for examining the qualities found within Indian society. A sense of mortality is presented in many aspects of the text as we refer to the societies of the kuru and the Pandu dynasties of India. A Religious/philosophical teaching of Dharma is to live the path of our life that has been chosen for us. The independent elements of the early Indian society displayed in the Vedic text is more than just a story of Arjuna; but key elements to how world view is portrayed with emphasis on the values presented therein and the role of women in the work."
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Analysis of Jack Kerouac's Works, 2005.
An analysis of Jack Kerouac as well as his characters in three of his works.
2,937 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper shows that social discomfort and distrust are heavily reflected in Jack Kerouac's works. Ray Smith from "The Dharma Bums" and Sal Paradise from "On the Road" are confused by society and why it functions as it does, and are therefore isolated from it. Leo Percepied from "The Subterraneans", on the other hand, becomes isolated from society as a result of not understanding himself and merely tries to accept his life for what it is. The paper takes a look at the links between Kerouac's characters, also in comparison to his own life.
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"Eventually Ray comes to believe that the only way to achieve total happiness is to find "dharma," or truth. He comes to this conclusion with the help of his good friend Japhy Ryder. Ryder is an easygoing young man who is a strong follower of Buddhism. He introduces Ray to Buddhist thinking and gets him interested in pursuing dharma by telling him miraculous tales of the great Han Shan, an ancient Buddhist monk whom he grows to admire greatly. His admiration is for Han Shan's ability to "take off by himself and live purely and true to himself."3 For Han Shan the solution is to live a life of his own in the mountains of China, in retreat from society's conformity."
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