The Wild City Of Bangkok

The significance of the Buddhist teachings has impacted the everyday lives of Buddhist adherents as it provides a set of guidance, in which the goal of individuals is to improve themselves through effort and ultimately reach Nirvana, enlightenment. Through the Four Noble truths; The existence of Dukkha (Suffering),

Even when we are presented with answers or guides to the many questions we have about life and to how we should live, as inquisitive animals, we strive to enhance our understanding and so begin to learn that perhaps, ultimately, the answers don’t simply come from outside but also from within us. This is then perhaps the greatest implication of this paper, finding new ways in understanding what the true way of life is for human beings and what the true way of life is for ourselves. In the discussion of Zen Buddhism, William A. Young’s framework’s itself must first be explained and understood.

Karishma Turakhia is a 33 year old part time waitress and full time PIMA dental hygiene student. Ms. Turakhia was selected for this interview because of her cultural background in regards to animals. Coming from and Indian heritage, lifetime vegetarian, and non-owner of animals her views of animal cruelty are different. In her culture high importance is placed on the cow and religious beliefs which accounts for her vegetarian lifestyle. However, she has never placed importance on animals especially of those of household pets. Growing up most Indians never partake in owning the usual dog of cat, maybe a fish, but never anything with fur. Ms. Turakhia has never cared for household pets because of their hygiene issue, but in regards to animal

"…[T]he Buddhist path can be summed up as: (1) to lead a moral life, (2) to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and (3) to develop wisdom and understanding.”

Inconsistencies in attitudes and behaviors towards animals largely accounts for why animals are a social issue. In the Article Having Our Dogs and Eating Them Too: Why Animals Are a Social Issue by James A. Serpell various excerpts are presented in order to represent topics such as the reasons behind animal beliefs and their uses, aspects of the “benefits” animals present, and views of the putative relationship between animal abuse and interpersonal violence. Both Internal and external factors affecting how people use animals and their beliefs regarding human-animal relationships are presented in the article. Internal factors include things such as human superiority and the mental capacity of animals. External factors include group membership

Buddhist belief in karmic consequences and their impact in afterlife during rebirth. Saving animals from slaughter for meat is believed to be a way to acquire merit for better rebirth.

The sermon by Buddha informs people about the five precepts of Buddhism. The Five Percepts are one shall not harm living things, take what's not given, misuse sex, lie, or use alcohol or drugs. Buddha says people will suffer in America due to wishing for fame and fortune. He speaks about using internet and television as a gateway to filter into people's desires. He takes the people step by step into how to reach enlightenment.

Also to have an altar both in the home or workplace where incense can be placed and on the daily basis, try to be kind and cultivate mindfulness as much as possible. Being a Buddhist is very simple and there isn’t much need to be done, it is a healthy way of living and can benefit life in many ways. What is mostly important to be a Buddhist is to make time in the day, doesn’t have to be too long, about ten minutes is fine, to be in silence and review the day. Not that the other traditions and practices are less important, they are just as important to a

Animal populations give economic benefit by pet market and consume by their owner. Also, caring culture spread to the society and spiritual benefit by pet as the family member. Although animal confer these benefits to the society, the situation of abandoned animals were occurring. [2]

The first precept states the importance of coexistence and respect for the right to live. Every being that exists do so because it is to complete a life in the same reality we are in. To take or destroy the life of any living being is to disturb the nature of life itself. To observe the first precept is to ensure that you cultivate kindness, compassion and love for other living beings at all times.

The Four Noble Truths are one of the most important teachings in the Buddhist religion.

The first truth is the realization that everything and everyone suffers and that pleasantries are just distractions from the negativities of life. The next truth becomes more specific labelling desire as the biggest cause of suffering and stating that even desire for good things causes struggles to emerge and results in rebirth. Following that is the third truth which is referred to as renunciation in which the individual acknowledges the need to abolish suffering by quenching desire. The last truth is the eightfold path, which is a system of steps needed to abolish desire, and is considered the middle way between desiring everything and desiring nothing.. The eightfold path states that one must be of right knowledge, thought, speech, conduct, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and meditation, and once these are all achieved the individual will have successfully abolished desire and ultimately reach nirvana. The four noble truths and the eightfold path both show what Buddhists consider damaging to themselves and the world and what they consider essential in their efforts to vanquish those negative aspects of life in order to be

Although the Four Nobel Truths are great concepts of Buddhism there are many other aspects that make up Buddhism. Daily practice of meditation helps develop one's sense of awareness, to grow, and develops compassion and loving kindness (Buddhanet). Following the laws of Karma and following right speech are also integral to Buddhism.

In life we all have something that has changed the way we perceive things. Most things that change a person’s perception happens to be an experience that they have gone thru and learned from. In my case it wasn’t necessarily an experience, it was a dog that changed my perception on life. My mind and heart was opened in a whole new way. I never thought I could love an animal just as much as I loved the people in my life. I always thought it was strange that pet owners loved and treated their pets the same way they treated their children. My perception on dogs or pets in general definitely changed. Throughout this paper you will see why I am a totally different person because of a dog that entered my life.

For this assignment, I chose to abide by the five Buddhist precepts from Thursday, November 17 to Sunday, November 19. The vow of silence was incorporated for twenty four hours on November 16. However, I will explain my interpretations and my complete experience, including my challenges and discoveries.