Essays on Buddhism

Siddhartha Gautama, better known simply as Buddha, first followed the Hindu religion but then later realized that the caste system from Hindu was immoral and decided to leave his earthly possessions to find what he believed to be nirvana, which resulted in the creation of Buddhism. Christianity originated from the teachings of Jesus Christ, who…

Emptiness is an important idea in Buddhism, especially in Mahayana Buddhism. Thich Nhat Hanh’s commentaries in The Heart of Understanding and in The Dalai Lama’s descriptions follow the same basic idea and concepts of the emptiness doctrine. Another important idea in Buddhism is dependent origination. Emptiness has a very detailed meaning within Buddhist culture. Emptiness…

Was Asoka a Ruthless Conqueror or Enlightened Ruler? Asoka, a serious prince of Mauryan Empire, had many different characteristics. After he conquered Kalinga, he was seeking Guru to find enlightenment. Asoka took leadership of the Mauryan Empire in 268 B. C. All those things show that he was an enlightened ruler. On the other hand…

Religion is an integral part of every person’s life, and every culture worldwide represents different beliefs. Two of the most respected religions globally are Buddhism and Christianity, both with colorful histories and millions of dedicated followers. Despite originating from different time periods, their influence is so great that it has helped shape the beliefs, cultures,…

  At the core of Buddhist teachings are the Four Noble Truths.  He taught that life is suffering; all suffering is caused by ignorance of the nature of reality; suffering can be ended.  The path to the suppression of suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path, which consists of right views, right intention, right speech, right…

Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in the Indian subcontinent and have a strong historical connection, similar to the bond between Judaism and Christianity. The Buddha, like Christ, was born into a Hindu family. There is ongoing debate about whether Buddhism emerged from Hinduism and if the Buddha was considered a deity within the Hindu pantheon;…

Since the beginning of civilization, mythology and religion have existed as an explanation to the unexplainable. The Nez Perce tale, Coyote Finishes His Work , talks about the spirit, Coyote, and his work on earth up to the point where he met the Great Spirit. The works of Coyote, and the message left behind by…

Whether people pattern tae kwon do for athletics, diversion, art, or merely for a avocation, there are five dogmas that govern the practician’s life. Those five dogmas are: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit. For 1000s of old ages, irrespective of what their intent might be for practising tae kwon do, it can…

Buddhists past and present have looked to the incidents in Buddha’s life for inspiration. Pick any three major episodes in the Buddha’s life and discourse what lessons they impart to a typical Buddhist homeowner. 1. His first clip recognizing go forthing his house and seeing normal people in the outside universe. I think that this…

the world, as its teaching can coexist with any other religion. Other religions, on the other hand, do not possess this characteristic and cannot accommodate Buddhism at the same time. The Buddhist teaching of God is neither agnostic nor vague, but clear and logical. Buddhism began this way: Siddhartha Gautama was born in the sixth…