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I was indecisive on where to go do my site visit. While I thought about if for a couple of days, I decided I wanted to learn more about Buddhism. I was unaware that there was a temple in Grand Island until my teacher mentioned something about it in class. I also felt more comfortable that the teacher and other classmates were going to be there too. As the time got closer to go, I got a little more nervous and was really thinking about it. I was thinking about how to not be disrespectful in their temple. For instance, remembering to take off my shoes and not to shake the monks hand when I introduced myself. I was aware about Buddhism before I went there, but still did not know a lot about the religion. For example, I knew they meditated and sat on the floor in front of a big statue named Buddha. I thought I was going to see a “fat” Buddha because that is what I have seen in movies.

As a college student that has lived and grown up in western New York, I do not have too much experience with the other religions of the world. I have grown up a Christian Protestant my whole life, and I am a firm believer in my religion. Soon after reading the chapter on Buddhism in Huston Smith’s book The World’s Religions, I came to understand and respect the Buddhist religion. I came to learn who the Buddha as a man really was, and the steps he took in becoming a religious icon. I know understand that Buddhism is not all meditation and relaxing. There is a strict code of the four noble truths and the prescription of getting through them called the eightfold path. Much like Christianity Buddhism also has many different views

It goes without saying that I learned so much in Religious Studies 101. I was introduced to multiple world religions that were foreign to me prior to taking the class. I never felt the need to explore any other religion besides Christianity because I was content with my faith. However, after learning about different religions and interacting with people that are not Christian, and grew up with different beliefs and values, I now find myself questioning reconsidering my beliefs. By being exposed to the rituals and ideas of cultures and religions across the globe, I find myself wondering what it would be like to follow some of these principles or to try some of these practices for myself. I find myself trying to follow the moral guidelines and principles of the traditions I learn about all the time. It has helped me ask even more questions and broadened my horizons. It 's helping me shape my beliefs and find out who I want to become. I was especially fascinated with Buddhism and have grown a huge admiration for it. In my learning portfolio I will examine what I learned about Buddhism and what about it is so appealing to me. I will also briefly summarize that I learned that Buddhism – just like any other religions, is not flawless and cannot provide a perfect view of life that would be influential enough for me to devote my faith to it. However, there are certain

The concept of Buddhism is primarily that life doesn’t simply beginning with birth nor shall in end in death. Buddhist believe that we live several lives which can be based upon the lesson we haven’t learned and may also be directly link to acts committed in our previous life. Thai people go to a “BOT”in order to pray to Buddha, which is a main building within the temple. Before you enter the temple, you will need three sticks of incense that you will light and promptly put out by waving them above your head. As all three incense continue to burn, you will hold them between your palms and up against your forehead. If you hold the incense any lower then your head, it will be viewed as a sign of disrespect to Buddha. You must bow down three times in the direction of the temple, and repeat the same steps three more times in three different directions. Then you will discard your incense in a bronze smoking bathtub with legs in a courtyard. When entering the temple, you must enter with you right foot first and after your prayer exit with your left foot. When you’re in the temple, you can choose to stand or kneel. If you kneel you must bow down, allowing your forehead and palms to touch the ground three times. (The World of Chinese,

Buddhism is a religion that focuses more on the individual and the actions of that individual, which was prevalent to me when I made my way into Portland and set foot in a Buddhist temple. The man I met within the walls of this temple was far from my stereotypical thoughts of Buddhist monks. The man I met looked like your plain old, average Joe, American man. Before I delve into the depths of my visit to this inspiring place, I need to sum up the Buddhist religion and why I chose to study this particular group of people.

To begin, I lack belief in Buddha or reincarnation, but I have empathy for those within the Buddhist religion, because of the mistreatment by the

Throughout my life I have only been exposed to Christianity. My parents are Christians and that is all I have known my whole life. When I enrolled in this class I knew that I would be challenged to go to another religion service and I looked forward to it. It was a different, but interesting experience for me. I chose to go to the Vietnamese Buddhist Association of Louisville, Ky Inc. I will talk about the assumptions I had regarding the tradition before I discuss my experience at the temple. I came in knowing more than I would have because we had already discussed the Buddhist religion in class. The perception I had going in was very different than what I experienced. I thought that it was going to be very traditional like the

Unlike the Egyptians that believe in life after death. The Buddhism's believe that once you die you die, and your heart doesn’t come back to life. In Hinduism, they believe in the reincarnation. Which is when you die and you have bad karma you have to go through the reincarnation stage over and over again. Which if you die by murder, or suicide, then you soul gets to roam around wherever you died for years as a ghost. Buddhists are way different than every other religion. Which is a good thing that they are different but also a bad thing, because then a lot of people might not go to the religion. I think this because everyone knows how all the other religions operate. But in Buddhism once you die you die and you just sit there. Your soul doesn’t roam around the yard, but it says in your soul. In my opinion it would be very creepy to walk past somewhere, and someone’s soul is roaming around you and touching your body or the things around

Religion may not be pushed on generations much anymore, but to the ones who religion is still pushing on them have different opinions on a lot especially when it's to another religion. Buddhism is meant to be peaceful, to help you find your path and find your answers through meditation and relaxation even when reality hit you unexpectedly. Buddhism is a cycle of reincarnation depending on how much good and bad karma you have. The more good karma points the better life one individual will have, the more bad karma points you have then you will go down in life for the individual. Reality can take many turns from facing your biggest fears to facing the smallest things in life, it can change your outlook on life, and take life changing moments.

A sense of spirituality is definitely present, but the specific beliefs of the singer are quite open to interpretation.

Buddhist religion fits me into my world because we believe in Buddhism and every time our family visit elders, men and boys go to the ancestor’s grave and perform ancestral rites. We do this every time because it is our religion and it’s also our cultural tradition.

Since the early century historians have tried to determine the historical facts behind the story of Buddhism, a story that can be read in many different ways, however, some stories contain much myth. There are three misconceptions about Buddhism religion. First, Buddhism is not a religion. Second, All Buddhist believe in reincarnation. Lastly, Dalai Lama is not like the Pope. First, let’s talk about Buddhism religion.

I grew up raised as a Christian, therefore every other religion was off limits. My parents were very strict in following Christianity: the bible and our preachers’ teachings were important. This is all they knew and they were fine with it. I in no way blame them for this. They are faithful in their religion and I respect that; on the other hand, I embrace other religions and other peoples’ beliefs. One I find particularly fascinating is Buddhism. My friend, Jennifer, has been talking about this temple she goes to and kept insisting I attend one evening with her. I finally did and I have to say it was the most wonderful experience I have had in a long time. Buddhism is such a breath of fresh air.

As a girl, I was raised in a Christian household that believed strongly in the belief of God and the truth of the Bible. I have never really had experiences with other religions of the world since I have always been a firm believer in Christianity. Prior to reading the chapter on Buddhism in my book “The World’s Religions” the only information that I knew about the Buddhist religion was that there was meditation and a lot of relaxation involved, but I came to understand and respect the Buddhist religion. I was able to gain insight on the different types of Buddhism but also how one achieves complete insight and serenity.

I have always been attracted by the study of religion and interested in the different disciplines that study religion such as: psychology, historiography, anthropology, etc; there are many aspects related to religion that can be analyzed. I believe in the existence of something superior; I do not belong to any specific religion, but I sympathize with some specific ideas of different religions. I used to get the ideas that I believe that are more logical and put it in practice. Taking advantage of the research paper ordered in class, I decided to visit a Theravada Buddhist temple. This temple is located in 15200 SW 240th St, Homestead, FL, Miami, and it is called “Wat Buddharangsi of Miami.”