Theravada

As developing southeastern Asian countries began to be exposed to the varying factors from around the world, one of the most powerful influences was religion. Many belief systems came through southeast Asia, all having varying effects, two of the main being Islam and Buddhism. These two religions have shaped several countries to be as the way that they are today. Buddhism was primarily brought to southeast Asia from both India and central Asia. In developing kingdoms, such as the Mon and Srivijaya

mindfulness. The individual teachings are common to Hinduism. karma, Maya, and a tendency to understand reality as being pantheistic in its placment. Buddhism today is real diverse. It is divided into the two broad categories Of Theravada and Mahayana. Theravada is a form which reserves ultimate enlightenment and nirvana. Mahayana Buddhism extends this goal of enlightenment. Buddha never considered himself to be a god or any type of divine being. Instead considered himself to be a

In all areas of life and society the treatment and well being of women have always been challenged. In many religions the role and status of its women are usually overwhelmed by the actions and roles of its men this inequality of religions between male and female allows these feelings and ideology of which sex is superior or inferior to bleed into a society’s culture thus shaping their treatment of their men and women. For Indian women during ancient times their entire lives seemed to be under control;

There is a reason why art was created and have existed since the very first period of human civilization. “Art”, although a single and simple word, carries a vast meaning behind.“Art” is pottery; “Art” is structures, sculptures, paintings, embroidery, and many other creations. “Art” is truly unfathomable. “Art” is an aesthetic; it gives us the meaning of beauty. “Art” is history; it gives us valuable information about the past, about the growth and decay of human civilizations; and as a result, “Art”

more tradition-specific delineation, such as Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana Buddhism (Cousins 1998, p. 370; ‘Buddhism 2015’). All traditions accept the fundamental Buddhist doctines of Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, anatta (absence of soul) and karma (causation), but differ on other significant aspects. This essay will compare and contrast two Buddhist traditions, the Therevada Buddhism of Sri Lanka, and Mahayana Buddhism of China. Theravada Buddhism can also be characterised as representative

(“Greater Vehicle”) which believed that there are others to reach Nirvana like chanting and good works, still exists in Korea, China, Japan, and Tibet (Vail). However,after 2500 years, patheos said that Buddhism is currently divided into three: Theravada (“Doctrine of the Elders”), Mahayana, and Vajrayana (“Diamond Vehicle or Tibetan Buddhism”) with each having many different sect. Teaching of Buddha spread all around the world where some of practices and belief is applied to distinct people like

Buddhism being very sophisticated, Westerners often struggle to understand this complex religion. Buddhism is known as the stress free, no strings attached religion with few to no rules. Although the journey to become enlightened and reach Nirvana can deem to be a difficult path, Buddhism provides sacred texts and stories to help provide examples in assisting those wanting reach this goal. However to help guide those who choose to become buddhist will be assisted with this journey through sacred

What differentiates all these branches of religion is the way they inform their followers to reach and experience this state of enlightenment. Two branches of religion that teach liberation is completely based on self-reliance are the Buddha’s Theravada Buddhism and Mahavira’s Jainism. Despite the similarities in their strict teachings and restrictive beliefs, the key difference between the two is the differing lifestyles each religion demands of their followers which is dependent upon their opposing

Comparing Buddhims, Taoism, and Confucianism There are many similarities and differences between the three religions of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. While researching this paper, I came across this quote from an unknown source that stated, ?No civilization is monochrome. In China the classical tones of Confucianism have been balanced not only by the spiritual shades of Buddhism, but also by the romantic hues of Taoism?. As each religion is surmised the similarities and differences

here are many special or holy days held throughout the year by the Buddhist community. Many of these days celebrate the birthdays of Bodhisattvas in the Mahayana tradition or other significant dates in the Buddhist calendar. The most significant celebration happens every May on the night of the full moon, when Buddhist all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. It has become to be known as Buddha Day. Buddhist Festivals are always joyful occasions