Religious Issues In Mandala

1984 demonstrates a dystopian society in Oceania by presenting a relentless dictator, Big Brother, who uses his power to control the minds of his people and to ensure that his power never exhausts. Aspects of 1984 are evidently established in components of society in North Korea. With both of these society’s under a dictator’s rule, there are many similarities that are distinguished between the two. Orwell’s 1984 becomes parallel to the world of dystopia in North Korea by illustrating a nation that remains isolated under an almighty ruler.

Buddhist monk from childhood to old age in the flow of four seasons. Kim depicts two important

As a result of the regimes isolationist policy the people of North Korea suffered greatly in both mental and physical health. The hold the state had over the beliefs of the citizens presented in “Nothing to Envy”, varied from absolute belief to uncomfortable awareness. The reader is presented often with Mrs. Song’s dedication to the regime, and Kim Il-sung himself. A mother of four she was often gone from home, working and attending ideological training sessions. “Fridays she stayed especially late for self-criticism. In these sessions members of her work unit- the department to which she was assigned- would reveal to the group anything they had done wrong—Mrs. Song would usually say, in all sincerity, that she feared she wasn’t working hard enough” (Pg. 43).When Kim Il-sung died, she

It was a rather casual Wednesday morning when I arrived at the gate of the Fo Guang Shan Hsi Fang Temple. As the dews drip from the tall bush of grass in front of the red gate, I rang the bell to ask for permission to enter the sacred Buddhist Temple. A female monk named Miaozang slowly opens the door to let me and a fellow student in. Having been born and raised in Vietnam, which is predominantly a Buddhist influenced country, yet grew up in the States in a Catholic high school, I did not strongly identify with any particular religion. Thus, I took this opportunity to learn more about Buddhism by interviewing the monk and took part in a guided meditation session. Each small details from the moment I entered such as the sense of the incense, the lion statues, the mild background chanting, and so on are intentionally set up to make sure that I, the visitor, can have the most wholesome Buddhist experience while being inside the temple. Buddhism, through its teachings, which are called Buddha Dharma, and other rituals such as meditations and chanting, strives to set up an environment that helps its practitioners reach the state of enlightenment, where one can see the reality of the world and the truth behind everything.

As the writer continues her mission involvement in East Asia, she realizes the Buddhists often believe in Karma and they consider the encountered plight reveals their transgression. Even if the Cultural Revolution during the 1960s in China and its aftermath has left the country with religious oppression and persecution, the Buddhism remains strangely influential due to the remaining temples. With the interaction and investigation of the spiritual and physical afflicted individuals among the Buddhism background, the ear witness of their experience of the Holy Spirit has revealed the spectrum of the work of God. Similar to Job’s belief, many afflicted Buddhists hold the perspective that they were not representing the extent of their sins, not knowing that they turn to the wrong God for help. Many of the people around these underrepresented sufferers treat them unfairly in a manner like how the three friends of Job represented the problematic concept of retribution theology throughout their debate concerning Job’s encountered circumstances. With the notice of this issue, the writer would like to

First of all, in order to understand the text we need to understand the setting and methods that are used in an attempt to establish these early Buddhist doctrines. This text conveys its purpose through a story, of King Milinda, who is described as intelligent and competent, and an ordained monk named Nagasena, who is seen as a venerable teacher of the Buddhist doctrines. Throughout this text we see King Milinda and Nagasena discussing various topics from the nature of the self to personal identity and re-birth. King Milinda, who is viewed as a rather intelligent man, questions Nagasena on many of the views he expresses, almost as if challenging him to prove his worthiness. We see this in the taunting of Nagasena that king Milinda performs

Understanding how North Korea as a country defines itself in a changing world. Where do they derive their customs and practices, political standings and military power? Define North Korea’s history leading into the modern age and define its culture and characteristics and how they interact with the world today. Understanding a subject as broad as the term culture begins where the culture began with the birth of civilization and the people that influenced it. There are many factors that play a role in the shaping of a nation none so much as turmoil and conflict and the Korean peninsula saw its fair share for the better part of a millennia. A complete statistical breakdown of North Korea shows a struggling nation that strongly depends on

Milarepa’s captivating life story depicts a man willing to commit sins on behalf of his mother’s command to one that decides to leave his family, in order to achieve enlightenment. This autobiography allows him to remain to be a beloved yogin because of his drastic and fulfilling spiritual transformation, thus encouraging Tibetans to seek a similar path to nirvana in their lifetime. However, Milarepa proves that one’s journey to liberation and enlightenment has to be earned and fought for spiritually and psychologically.

Unlike other mindfulness materials which focus only on self-practice, the book fascinates me by providing contemplative practice for community and the world’s peace. According to Nhat Hanh (1996), meditation is not to escape from society but to prepare to a reentry into society. Therefore, the author introduces seven practices of reconciliation in Buddhist monasteries to address and solve conflicts, which we can apply in our Sangha, school, and family. I am surprised to know that Nhat Hanh and his fellow Buddhists didn’t take a side either communists or anti-communists in the Vietnam war, because based on the fact he was exiled from the country, I thought he was against the communists. He also mentions there were some monks burning themselves alive to raise the awareness in society, but even then the world ignored their messages. I think the author

The era of Yi dynasty of Chosŏn Korea (1392-1910) brought many changes to the social system. In the aftermath of Hideyoshi invasions, Koreans found the traditional Confucian social norms destroyed and in an urgent need

South Korea is a place one would be proud to call their home. The welcoming nature one feels upon moving to Korea is a warmth that this essay has tried to portray. This author could go on and on about why South Korea is so fabulous but that can only go so far. So, in conclusion, one should visit South Korea for themselves. They will not regret it! Though South Korea may be a small country, the style of cuisine, community culture, and generosity are just a few uniquenesses that outshine its stature.

This brief article described Kim's childhood transition from Korea to New York City. The article is framed in very dreary tone as it discussed how her loss of material goods was painful and caused great discomfort. She speaks about her childhood with embarrassment and regret. Her fanatical appeals to the readers' emotions were evident when she wrote "gone in an instant was my small world, made possible by my father's shipping company, mining business and hotels. Because bankruptcy was punishable by a jail term, we fled, penniless, to America." The clear focus of her message is to appeal for sympathy.

Cox, (2010), in his article “The Politics of Buddhist Revival: U’ Dhammaloka’s as Social Movement Organiser,” explains who U’ Dhammalok’s was as a Buddhist (Cox, 2010). U’ Dhammaloka was born Irish turned Buddhist Monk, he was Fiery-Tempered, Quick-Witted, and Charming as well as Sociable (Cox, 2010, p. 174)). Dhammaloka was involved in union organizing, socialism, spiritualism, anarchism, atheism, and an Irish nationalism (Cox, 2010, p. 176). Also, Dhammaloka was known as a great orator and a man that was known for public confrontation also (Cox, 2010, p. 188). In addition to being the first European monk, he was first to be recognized as a European to conduct a Buddhist ordination (Cox, 2010, p. 174).

In “The Journey to the West,” the monk was accompanied by Pigsy, the Sha Monk, the Handsome Monkey King, and the horse. Each of these supporting characters possess a certain magical ability that assisted the monk on his journey, additionally they had their own flaws. This contrasts the monk, which has no magical ability and was devoted buddhism. The strengths, weaknesses, and backgrounds of these supporting characters encapsulate the idea of buddhism throughout the novel, and by including them and Xuanzang the book is able to summarize the idea of buddhism.

My return to Korea in the summer of 2001 was nothing short of a culture shock. I was in a country I thought I had learned by heart. It was the country I always rooted my identity and pride from. I wasn’t ready for the shock. I