Theravada Buddhism Has Been The Pre Dominant Religion / School

In the sixth century B.C.E., the religion of Buddhism was founded in India. Seven centuries later, the religion would find itself arriving in China in the midst of the Han Dynasty. In China, there were many different views of the religion as it arrived and spread throughout the country. There were two main responses to the religion. One response was that Buddhism could stand alongside other Chinese religions and philosophies such as Confucianism, as it could do a lot of good for China; while another view was that Buddhism had no place in China, as it came from foreign people and was barbaric, stealing from the Chinese.

As Buddhism spread from India to China, It caused a variety of diverse beliefs. Several views on Buddhism were strongly influential to the Chinese society. For example the Emperor's opinion that Buddhism would leave ruin, havoc and destroy the country in Document 6 is a strong authoritative source in the Chinese society. This leaves the people of China to decide between listening to their Emperor, or violate the statement he made making the influence of Buddhism corrupt. A positive viewpoint from a philosopher in Document 5 compares Buddhism to other existing beliefs trying to get the religion accepted into society. While there are positive and negative views on Buddhism during the first century C.E. Some sources remained indifferent and have no opinion on the issue and want to meld all religions into a remarkable society. While some praised Buddhism and support all that it stands for, others used the spread of this religion as a scapegoat, incriminated for political and economic problems. Therefore the spread of Buddhism and how it was preserved was based on point of view and powerful opinions in China.

In comparing and contrasting Theravada, Gelug-pa, and Zen. Theravada is a school with Mahayana Buddhism that teaches the four noble truths and it also includes the eightfold path. Theravadins believe in and worship deities; Theravadins do not believe in the existence of suffering and evil as a theological problem. Theravadins teaching includes karma, good karma and bad karma as an understanding of the Buddhist path and process of purification and perfection. Theravadins objective for their next life is to have a good rebirth as a human or deity.

Over the years, Buddhism has become one of the most popular religions in America. In 2010, the Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) estimated that there were approximately 2 millions Buddhist in the US, which is around 0.7% of the population. As Buddhism’s popularity continues to grow, it is not surprise to see a lot of Buddhist’s tradition integrated itself into the American culture. There is already a tremendous amount of Americans who converted themselves into the religion alone. Therefore, certain issues began to arise as this integration continues, one of them being the role of women in Buddhism. Widely known as the religion of peace and kindness, not many people realized that Buddhism is also a religion of gender equality. There

Theravada Buddhism has been the pre dominant religion/school in the continental south-east Asia, it is mainly found in sir Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Burma, Taiwan and Lous. Today Theravada Buddhist is a group which has well over 100,000,000 member’s world-wide. Theravada is considered to be the soul-survivor of the traditional and original Buddhism. It implies rather traditional and the strictest moral field of teaching. Theravada concentrates on monks and nuns, those who give full devotion to god. They live their lives only by the traditional teachings of the Buddha.

Buddhism was founded in the late 6th century B.C.E. by Siddhartha Gautama which they called the “Buddha”. There is so many days that are held throughout the year for this religion. Most of them are to celebrate the birthdays of Bodhisattvas in the Mahayana tradition or special dates on the Buddhist calendar. It 's a religion of the eastern and central Asia based on teachings of Gautama Buddha. The dominant culture that was associated with buddhism was Asia. They don’t believe in any gods or god, they only believe in the Buddha or another name for it is the “enlightened one”. The earliest of buddhist writings was the tripitaka, which meant the three baskets. Referred to the way the text was recorded because it was in three collections and was composed orally but then was written down by the third century B.C.E. They did also believe about the four noble truths which is four central beliefs of containing the essence of the teachings. The truth of suffering (dukkha), the truth of the cause of suffering

Buddhism developed in India as a reaction against Hinduism in the fifth century b.c.e. (“Following the Buddha's Footsteps ”). It drew many of its beliefs from that religious context. Modern scholars believe the founder of Buddhism is Siddhartha Gautama. Siddhartha Gautama became Buddha; Buddha means the“Enlightened One” or the “Awakened One” (Friedlander). According to Buddhist teachings, there have been other Buddhas in the past, and there have been more after him. However, most scholars believe Gautama as the founder (Siderits). The Buddhist belief in reincarnation provides a distinct perspective on the termination of pregnancy. In their belief system there is an endless cycle of human existence due to re incarnation; it had no beginning

Buddhism is a unique religious tradition in its involvement of women in monastic positions. Buddhist texts mention the importance of utilizing the skills of its female adherents, encouraging women in aspirations of enlightenment as men have been wont to do since the religion’s founding. This monastic path, however, has proven more challenging, is subjected to segregative stricture, and has afforded less egalitarianism for nuns than monks, further confounded by contradictory teachings and attitudes toward female monastics.

“One’s present deeds determine one’s future according to the rule of karma, which in general cannot be altered, not even by a god or a Buddha” (Anderson and Young 81).

Buddhism is a very intricate and fascinating major religion of the world. There are many parts and parts and practices that make Buddhism complex. The root of the Buddhist religion favors to the traditions and practices that surround the “enlightened one” known as the Buddha. Although Buddhism is a very hard religion to comprehend, it can be split into three main categories, Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. This paper will go into Theravada Buddhism and how it correlates and differentiates with socially engaged Buddhism. The Theravada tradition preserves a wide variety of meditation techniques for cultivating the mind, derived from the early

This form of Buddhism is characterized by traditional, legalistic teaching, involving a narrow, serious path to spiritual enlightenment. The canon of scripture of Theravada Buddhism consists of three groups of writings referred to as ‘the Three Baskets’ and it contains the words of Buddha. It also contains the regulations for monastic orders, sermonic discourses of the Buddha and later doctrinal elaboration. The canon is about eleven times the

Buddhism and Popular religion share a complex relationship. Usually syncretic or hybrid in nature, sometimes it also shows a contradictory behavior. For instance, in Thailand, animistic views are intertwined with Buddhist views and complement each other to fulfil the psychological needs of both beliefs. The newspaper article I am analyzing explains the superstitious beliefs of Thai people. The article especially sheds light on one of the superstitious beliefs of presenting Strawberry Fanta to spirits and ghosts in return for protection from them. This popular religious side of Buddhism is generally portrayed positively in the article, with some hints of sarcasm.

Buddhism is a religion of spiritual beliefs and beauteous traditions. Buddhism originated in India and the first person to reach ‘enlightenment’ who founded the religion itself was believed to be Siddhārtha Gautama. Buddhism has two branches; Mahyana and Thervadad, there was not a split in the religion, but more of an evolution. Thervada translates to “way of the eldes”, Theravada Buddhists wanted to remain true to the original teachings of the Buddha and wanted to reflect mostly on those beliefs. What distinct between the two are the two different views on the ultimate purpose of life. Mayahna Buddhists believe their purpose in life to help others reach enlightenment by delaying their own opportunities in reaching it themselves, while Thervada

In Buddhism and Confucianism, women are seen as unequal and some of their belief promotes

Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism is called the Diamond Vehicle. This third branch of Buddhism teaches that strength, clarity, wisdom, and flashes of light; here Vajrayana allows followers to receive such enlightenment through this vehicle of the lightning bolt. Those who practice this type of Buddhism find its complexities to be quite clear as the encounter truths of Buddha along the way of life events. Serenity and peace are experienced as they align themselves with revelations of Vajrayanan. What are mudras, and why are objects important? Why is meditation the very foundation to discovering the truths of Vajrayana, and Buddha’s