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Burma is located in southeastern Asia and bordered by the Bay of Bengal to the south, Bangladesh and India to the north, China, Thailand, and Laos to the east. Today it is known as Myanmar and is home to more than 100 ethnic groups. Yangon is one of the largest cities in the country with the well-known temple of Shwedagon Pagoda, which houses many beautiful Buddhist relics. However, prior to this, Burma was actually a colony of Britain and suffered many human rights violations on the path to independence

Origins Buddhism originated in the Ganges River Valley area in the late 6th century B.C.E. The founder, Siddhartha Gautama, was born (ca. 563 B.C.E.) in a place called Lumbini near the Himalayan foothills, and he began teaching around Benares (at Sarnath). The Buddha was a member of the kshatriya caste who abandoned his privileged life to seek the meaning of life. In his early years, he lived as a prince in his royal palace, but when Siddhartha was 29 years old, he retired to the forest and followed

Art is around us everywhere we go. Art can be in architecture, landscaping, performances and paintings. The arts can affect the way people think and how they act, like when a young child draws or paints a picture, they have to make small choices that can help them in many aspects of life. BUt sadly the beneficial education tool of The Arts has been in a rapid decline. In her article, School Art Programs: Should They Be Saved?, Valeria Metia says, “During the 1999-2000 school year, 20 percent of schools

Carla Martinez Prayer and Worship- 5 December 5, 2014 Ms. Morris Final Exam At the beginning of the semester, we started off by answering some personal questions such as: “Discuss some things or someone you need to look at in a fresh was as a reminder of God’s energy or presence in your life and write about one place where you felt the presence of God.” These questions really helped me to look deeper into myself and really reflect on my present spiritual condition and how I felt at the moment. There

Buddhism and their beliefs Buddhism is the largest religioncultural influence in its own way. Buddhism is becoming popular and well known in the western parts of the world. Hinduism and Buddhism share the same teaching of karma.They both teach about the cause and effect that karma leaves on one’s life. Buddhism’s main goal is to find enlightment. Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of Buddhism. He was born around 600 B.C. to a powerful family in India. He had a comfortable homewith very little experience

Theravada Buddhism is one of two major sects of Buddhism and is practiced primarily in Southeast Asia. Its practice began in Sri Lanka and spread to Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia, and has influence in the West today. In the eleventh century C.E., King Anawratha established The Myanmas kingdom, it was at this time that he converted to Theravada Buddhism, despite a large Tantric Buddhist population in the kingdom. From then on, Myanmar has been known as a Theravada Buddhist country. As with most religions

I truly believe that I am the best candidate for the Pizza Hut All-American Opportunity. After reading, the flyer that was posted in my classroom, I was strong intrigued by possibility of forming my competiveness of sports with Pizza Hut. The reason why I feel in love with Pizza Hut was because of the amazing crust I pick on my pizza. Any pizza company can make a pizza decent, but Pizza Hut takes time in the crust of amazingness. Personally, I am a fan of the pretzel crust pizza with the meat lover

In my paper I will clarify more about the significance of adoration and peace in various religions. In these religions they have numerous implications behind each word or approach to express their emotions. They have distinctive perspectives on stuff contingent upon what the religion is. Peace and love are the most well-known center of these distinctive religions. This paper will clarify the significance of adoration and peace all through the religions and what they accept. Cherish, from the word

A slow yet, gradual increase of individuals in the West are coming to terms about the positive efforts of socially engaged Buddhism. Actualizing that modern Buddhism in Asia has transformed into this meditative vehicle for spiritual liberation which includes liberation movements for social and political changes. Engaged Buddhism is a form of dedication through movements committed to addressing social, political, economic and environmental concerns including the spiritual needs of beings. In efforts

Giovanni Lasao Professor Amanda Lucia RLST 12 9 March 2015 Title All sects of Buddhism agree that the truths of Buddhism where discovered by Sakayumi Buddha during his meditations under the Bodhi tree. In honor of its founder, meditation holds a vital role in Buddhism for indicating an individual’s ability to attain truth. It is through the process of meditation, that Buddhists can attempt to attain enlightenment in the same matter as the Buddha during the myth of Bodhi- the story of Buddha’s enlightenment