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On the other side Buddhism does not restrict the religious freedom of women. Buddha acknowledged that women are capable of realizing the Truth like men. However he was not in favor of the admission of women into monastic organization. He thought their admission would make problems in the sangha. Buddha allowed the admission of women into the order after the repeating request of Ananda and the Buddhist order of Nuns began with Mahaprajapati, Buddha’s aunt and step mother. He said clearly that allowing

In the next six months, movies and CD’s weren’t being purchase by people. But some people would buy movies and CD’s and throws them out before Fazlullah would find out and have complete control over everything. They also ruined Buddhist statues and stupas that were around for many

written language was one of the most important cultural contributions. This written language was first of all ideographic and pictographic in form. Both India and China created religious art. India had three types of religious structures such as: the stupa, the pillar, and the rock chamber. The Chinese did papermaking and formed bronze objects that were placed in crypts to follow the dead into the life after death. Music was very important to China. The first musical instrument is said to be a set of

Chapter 9 Describe the key elements in the competition between Hinduism and Buddhism, including such issues as principal beliefs, role of the clergy, role of the home, social hierarchy, and support of the government. The predominant Hindu religion in India was polytheistic and centered on the soul. It was heavily tied to Indian culture and the social system due to it being an ethnic religion. Wealthy landowners and rulers, who sought validation of their power and rule through the prestige of Brahmin

Sikkim Sikkim is a wonderland in the bosom of Eastern Himalayas with its avant garde surroundings and spectacular tableau. The Shangrila, the Mt. Kanchenjunga makes Sikkim a charming land representing a concoction of Buddhism and Tibetology. With Buddhism predominant in the state you will see many monasteries and ruby clad monks here. For you, the nature lovers, the state has eminent orchids sanctuary where 500 indigenous species of orchids are found. An adventure tour in Sikkim has many druthers

In world religion, gender inequality has always been a great concern. This inequality did not exist based on the concepts of original religion but through cultural influence and social manipulation. The essence of Buddhism originated from a human being (known as Buddha). And Buddha is the one who achieved the highest enlightenment. Often in Buddhism concept, there was confusion about how much devotion is required to achieve the great “Enlightenment” for monk or nun. Women in the Buddhism face much

History 1510 – Dr. Emanoil ANCIENT INDIA Below are the questions for the text, pp. 27-28, 71-89. 1. What was technologically complex about the Harappan civilization? They had running water in their houses, toilets, citywide drainage system, they might have been the first humans to invent it, and developed their own alphabet and art forms (Stearns 27). What evidence exists that they traded and why is it believed that they were conservative? Trade was primary with precious stones from China and

Orissa Tribal Tour Orissa is an amazing land known for its ethnicity and cultural heritage. If you are looking to interact with the traditional culture, practices and the people then there is no other better place than Orissa to travel and spend your vacation. Orissa is called as the homeland of tribes, there are 62 types of tribes which constitutes 29% of its population. With this you can clearly know that Orissa is one land that is rich in culture as well as modernization of thoughts of practices

for citizens to work harder. Removing a system that have been enforced for thousands of years is not practical. Second, The only governmental support that Buddhism gain is from Ashoka, where we can see that Buddhism actually flourished in India. Stupas with Siddhartha Gautama’s teaching erected, monks is gaining social respect, and buddhism is generally accepted by its citizen. But

Although it may not seem evident initially, even the Chinese Buddhist Association and therefore the Chinese sangha ultimately remain under the control of the communist government. These goals ultimately help the government have a say in Buddhist affairs because the Chinese Buddhist Association cannot exist without the government in the first place. For example, the Chinese Buddhist Association and the samgha completed the “socialization of monasteries” under the name of promoting Buddhism (Welch