Essays on Buddhism

Debates on the Connection between Yoga and Religion As yoga gains popularity in the West and other parts of the world, debates concerning its connection with religions like Hinduism and Buddhism have ensured leading to some sort of confusion that the society is far from gaining clarifications. In the west, Yoga...

The current state of the earth is still in peril of extinction, and humans are largely to blame. Various writers approach the subject from a variety of angles, but the best ones cleverly draw a link between human societies and environmental degradation. Analyzing the earth from the cultural, political, academic,...

Buddhists hardly ever have faith in any deities. The Buddha believed that since religious beliefs and god ideologies don't have a basis in dread, they don't exist. They contend that humans who were seeking solace developed the concept of God and gods out of fear and frustration. They also contend...

The Commentary's Perspective The author of the commentary claims that because Jacob was by himself and had no other option but to disseminate his fears before God, he was completely overcome by them. According to the commentary, prayers turn into our battles with God when we are unable to adequately communicate...

Currently, one might be inclined to claim that Buddhism only has a minor role in Chinese religion; however, it would be unwise to downplay the significance of how Buddhism has historically impacted Chinese beliefs and practices. (Fowler and Fowler 2012). The book s writers are attempting to demonstrate the impact Buddhism...

Up until recently, there wasn t a lot of study on Buddhist women to be found. As women in Buddhism have changed the religion and played a crucial part, recent studies have concentrated on feminism research. When it comes to women s access to leadership roles, other religions like Judaism...

(Kormann 2): Gustu - A Representation of Societal Advancement (Kormann 2) asserts that Kamilla Seidler's kitchen in Gustu is a representation of societal advancement in addition to being a high-end restaurant for the wealthy. Meyer's expansive Food Company seeks to end poverty by teaching people to prepare in addition to focusing...

Karma and its Definition Karma is defined as an activity that has consequences. That is, if one does a nice deed, it results in agreeable karma and thus positive effects. Similarly, committing an immoral act will result in negative Karma. In the end, it provides an unexpected outcome. According to this...

Because of its nature, Buddhism has undergone many transformations and has been adopted by numerous cultures. The religion evolved from Buddha's teachings, which state that nothing is lost in the universe, that everything changes, and that law and cause-and-effect exist (karma). Buddha's basic meaning cannot be lost or died. Buddha...

In my early teenage years, I enrolled in a Buddhist meditation class purely out of a desire to find spiritual fulfillment. Despite the fact that I was raised in an Asian-American family, my family does not perceive some aspects of religion as much as many Christian homes in my community....

A Sacred Geometric DesignA mandala is a sacred geometric design that has been used in art and architecture by various cultures around the world. Mandalas are often thought to represent spiritual or mental balance, peace of mind, and harmony, but the exact meaning of a mandala varies from culture to...

Introduction His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a man who teaches that happiness comes from within, not from material possessions. He also teaches that peace and harmony is important to all. He is the spiritual leader of Tibet and a prominent public speaker. His message is to inspire and share Buddhism...