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    • Location of the area of content within the NSW BOSTES syllabus documents: o Studies of Religion Stage 6 Syllabus, Content: Preliminary Course o Studies of Religion Stage 6 1 Unit, Year 11 Preliminary Course, two religious traditions are chosen to be studied within the preliminary course 1 unit, 22 indicative hours in duration. o Studies of Religion I students complete TWO Religious Tradition Studies of 22 indicative hours each. Buddhism is one of the two topics and the topic in focus and overviewed

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    ideals and inspirations and devotion for Buddhists are what was known as the "Three Jewels", or the "Triple Gems" (also known as the Three Refuges and the Three Treasures). The Buddha was known as the yellow jewel, the Dharma as the blue jewel, and the Sangha as the red jewel. Buddhists take real joy taking these refuges as they practice more and more of the Buddhist Teachings, even reciting these refuges inspires the mind. (As the Pali formula goes Buddham/Dhammam/Sangham saranam gacchami). Buddhists

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    death of the Buddha on the same day, the first full moon day in May, except in a leap year when the festival is held in June (10). The other being the Sangha day and the Dharma day. Sangha Day is the second most important Buddhist celebration. It is a festival to pay tribute to the Sangha, or the Buddhist group. For a few Buddhists, Sangha alludes just to monks and nuns. It is a chance for individuals to reaffirm their dedication to Buddhist practices and customs (11). There are many other

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    Founded in the 6th Century BCE by Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhism has over time developed into one of the most prominent religions in the world with approximately 500 million adherents, making it the fourth largest religion on earth. The religions beginnings however, did not see much movement of Buddhism past Northern India until the reign of King Asoka, third monarch of the Mauryan Dynasty. Asoka catalysed the spread of Buddhism from India to Afghanistan and even Southeast Asia, West Persia and Sri

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    The expression and development of the Buddhist Religious Traditions has been significantly affect by the life teachings and direction of the XIV Dalai Lama. The expression of the faith has been advanced not only by the Dalai Lama’s writings and establishments of Buddhist places of knowledge but perhaps most importantly by the living witness of the man to the teachings of the tradition. This example has allowed for the development and impact on the teachings and worship on individuals. This has also

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    New Yorkers pride themselves on being the best of the best. Thus to become the best you have to start with your kids. The article Born two wait by Soni Sangha talks about the struggles to get children of the middle class families in summer programs and the dismal feelings parent felt when they are placed on the waiting list. Karl Marx and Max Weber are two theories that have contributed greatly to social stratification. Marx theory on social class examined this comparison of the summer program and

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    and lay followers is vital in ensuring that the Buddhist community, the Sangha, is run smoothly. A lay follower may be viewed as someone who isn’t completely devoted to Buddhism because they aren’t living the monastic lifestyle, obeying all the strict rules set forth in the Sekhiya Dhamma, such as “with downcast eye will I take a seat amidst the houses” and “not with too large balls will I make (up my food)…” but the Sangha would not thrive without the vital help of lay followers who provide food

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    followers are both essential in ensuring that the Buddhist community, the Sangha, is run smoothly. A lay follower may be looked at as someone who isn’t completely devoted to Buddhism because they aren’t living the monastic lifestyle, obeying all the strict rules set forth in the Sekhiya Dhamma, such as “with downcast eye will I take a seat amidst the houses” and “not with too large balls will I make (up my food)…” but the Sangha would not thrive without the vital help of lay followers who provide the

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    The codifying and transmitting of traditions in written forms is a significant phenomenon visible throughout history. Several major religious practices have, in fact, used sacred texts to demonstrate and canonize important doctrines, as Muslims have done with the Quran. An example of this method in the case of Buddhism is Mahaparinibbana Sutta, which exhibits multiple discourses of the Buddha in his final days. This text, particularly the verses written below, is thus worthy of close analysis following

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    The significant practice of Temple Puja has significance for the individual as it first acts as a reminder of the teachings of Buddhism. This returns the Buddhist’s to their own concentration to the Buddha nature in themselves to gain enlightenment. For the individual, it is considered an opportunity to make a merit via a good act chosen freely (kusala), allowing for the enhancing of good karma.The practice also display’s an individual’s faith and training as Puja provides an opportunity to connect

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