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    Evolution and Changes of Buddhism and the Architecture of Stupas in Burma (Myanmar) Buddhism, as a religion, started in the fifth century BC at Lumbhini in what is now Nepal. From its main centre of origin, it spread across vast areas of Asia, radiating outwards in all directions apart from the West, bringing its universal doctrine of salvation and enlightenment for men and all living creatures, its philosophy and ethics, its learning and art. At the core of the teachings was the concept that life

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    Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a type of cardiovascular disease that may be referred to by several other names such as: coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, atherosclerosis, or simply heart disease, and is a pathological condition where plaque (a waxy substance) has accumulated over time in the coronary arteries and has built up to the point where it reduces oxygenated blood flow to the heart (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 2016). CHD is responsible for the highest mortality

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    Monuments of all shapes and sizes, from all different eras are made to commemorate important people, events, towns are other significant aspects of history. A monument creates an everlasting the image or memory of what it is representing. I designed a monument for my self that represents my life and accomplishments in 150 years. Every singly accomplishment I have ever acquired won’t be an aspect of my monument, although my most important accomplishments for example being a doctor and a mother and

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    Artists name, year of birth, country of birth, and textbook page where the artist is mentioned. - Andy Warhol, born August 6, 1928, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., and page 508. 2. Complete website where you found information about the artist. -http://www.biography.com/people/andy-warhol-9523875#related-video-gallery 3. What is his/her primary media? -He ventured into a wide variety of art forms, including performance art, filmmaking, video installations and writing, and controversially blurred

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    The Effect of Exercise Upon Health The philosopher Plato (427-347 BC) said: “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it” (Vina, Sanchis‐Gomar, Martinez‐Bello, & Gomez‐Cabrera, 2012, p. 2). Exercise has several benefits; it enhances the overall health of a person. It is important for strengthening the muscles, building bones, and maintaining a healthy weight. Besides, humans are not becoming any younger

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    Ancient India, from the earliest civilization to the turn of the common era, is so full of compelling arguments about what can be known about religion based on the art, architecture and texts we have available. Based on the existing art historical records dating between the 3rd century BCE and the turn of the common era, it can be known that religion drives people to make and have made, physical objects. If people put money into the creation of an object, it probably had a vital purpose to the everyday

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    The two pieces of artworks from the list of sacred places I chose to compare were the Ziggurat of Ur in Iraq and the Great Stupa in India. The first piece of Artwork was originally located in the city of Ur, it is called the Ziggurat of Ur. The Ziggurat of Ur was built by the Sumerians. The Sumerians were the first group of people in Mesopotamia, known as the cradle of civilization. They invented the first form of writing known as cuneiform, along with the wheel. Sumerians worshipped many Gods

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    Incomparable Stupa Essay

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    The Incomparable Stupa in India is the biggest and most punctual Stupa in India. It is worked with a structural outline, which speak to the consecrated entombment site of Buddha. The Incomparable Stupa is both the entombment site and the image speaking to Buddha. As demonstrated by the site Arthistoryteachingresource.org, The Stupas organization was sketched out not to portray the Buddha but instead to give his closeness with clues and pictures, for instance, walks, throne, or wheel. Stupa contains

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    The Great Stupa at Sanchi was constructed around the third to first century BCE. The Great Stupa is a burial mound that is not a tomb but used to house relics of Buddha. Around the stupa is the fence with toranas that are intended to protect the remains of Buddha form the

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    Religion is a cultural phenomenon of the development of human society to a certain historical stage, belongs to the social ideology. The main feature is that there is a supernatural power or entity in the real world. Religious can be divided into: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Sikhism, and other religions. A religious belief system and social groups is an important part of social culture and human thought-form. Religion has a close relationship with the human

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