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Lotus flower is a symbol of beauty , eternity, purity, divinity. Most of the gods and goddess of Hinduism are typically shown sitting on the Lotus flower , those gods and goodness are Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Parvati, Durga, Agni, Ganesha, Rama and Surya. There is more symbols which are common in both religions which are : Conch Shell which is representing proclaims the glory of turning to the right path of live or living , Endless Knot it represents the endless cycle of rebirth,

The Art Institute of Chicago is a great place to see the Asian art. The Art Institute receives a four out of five stars. The positives are that there are a huge variety of visual arts to appreciate. The first negatives of the Art Institute of Chicago is that the Islamic Asian art is under developed. There are two pieces that represent Islamic influence Indian art. The second is the expense to visit is high. Parking and admission for someone who lives out of state will cost fifty dollars. There are

Religion Information Paper Buddhism The founder of Buddidism is know to be a Prince called Siddhartha Gautama, he was born in North India. He was the son of King Suddhodanna and Queen Maha Maya Devi. The young man was given the name Prince Siddhartha Gautama. As soon as the prince was born there was prediction on whether he would become a Buddah or a world leader, no one knew as it could have been either. He was born into a very rich family and everything was done for him, however his father

Kuber: The Deity Of Wealth And Fortune Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhanadhanyadhipataye Dhanadhanyasamriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Svaha॥ Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreem Kleem Vitteshvaraya Namah॥ Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Shreem Kuberaya Ashta-Lakshmi Mama Grihe Dhanam Puraya Puraya Namah॥ Kuber is the Indian god of wealth and north direction. Also affiliated as Lokpala, or the guardian of the directions, his abode is at Alaka. Kuber acquired the status of the god in Hindu mythological epics. Family

Art Institute of Chicago Review The Art Institute of Chicago is a great place to see the Asian art. The Art Institute receives a four out of five stars. The positives are that there are a huge variety of visual arts to appreciate. The first negatives of the Art Institute of Chicago is that the Islamic Asian art is under develop. There are two pieces that represents Indian Islamic art. The second is the expense to visit is high. Parking and admission for someone who lives out of state will cost

better than the vision of "God the Jailer" sentencing people who anger him to eternal torture. What tale could be a more obvious attempt to manipulate people into what church leaders believe is a desired behavior. Of the many images, I do kind of like Ganesha, the elephant-headed god which rides a rat that represents the subjugated demon of vanity and impertinence. Regarding the "one true religion", this seems flawed concept. This is like saying English or Ancient Aramaic is the only valid language

Out of the worlds many beliefs and religions, Buddhism and Hinduism make of about 20% of them (The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050). Hinduism and Buddhism are the most influential and popular in the eastern hemisphere, mostly in and around the Asian continent. These two religions have similar ideologies. So much so that many say that Buddhism is an appendage of Hinduism. Such religions have different religious structures, which allow broader interpretations to

Cultural Impact of Hinduism in India Huge population, pollution, peace, snakes, saris, dance, curry, and religion are probably the most popular words that come up when we think about India. India is a well-known country. Although it is a relatively poor country, it has a rich and diverse culture. India is populated by approximately 953 million people. It has been a home for many religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity. The first four mentioned above

In the novel Life of Pi, Pi shows that he is more of a dynamic character compared to being static. This is because of Pi’s certain perspective on animals, religion, and survival, changes throughout the story and thus diverts him into a dynamic person. Firstly, at the beginning of the novel, Pi was pretty static about religion. He states, “Darkness is the last thing religion is. Religion is light.” (Martel 30). He was always static about his religion and he is comparing religion to light, as a good

The purpose of this paper is to provide a reflection on the field trip to the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago. After a brief Introduction to the Context, the Watercress tool will be used to highlight my observations. In our study of the Hinduism, the class visited The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (HTGC). This active temple is a house of worship that serves thousands of devotees as they pay hamage to a diverse variuety of Idol and spiritual gods. Taughted as one of the oldest religions in