Religion Essays

According to Joseph Campbell, a universal heroes pattern “ involves a process by which the hero leaves the ordinary world of waking consciousness, enters the dark world of the supernatural, overcomes those who would destroy him there, and then returns to the ordinary, possessed of new knowledge and powers for his people” (Leeming, p. 217). […]

It would be relevant to start this research with the “definition” of Buddhism. I put the word definition in inverted commas as far as any definition of Buddhism will be incomplete and imprecise because the content of such a vasty cultural phenomenon cannot be limited to several lines. However, to provide the initial account on […]

Naturehas gifted women with compassion, tender-heartedness, caring nature,concerns for others. These are very positive signs which imply that women can be leaders. Empowering women enhances their ability to influence changes and to create a better society. Empowerment means to inspire women with the courage to break free from the chains of limiting beliefs, patterns and […]

Buddhism is a religious and social philosophy which was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the 5th century bc. He was the son of a noble from the northern part of India who became obsessed with finding the answer to the question of human suffering. He left his family, wife, son and a life of privileged […]

•Buddhism is divided into a number of different traditions including Theravada and Mahayana. A key component of the Buddhist religion is meditation. Buddhists meditate because it helps them to understand Buddha’s teaching. The key beliefs in Buddhism are the four noble truths – 1.All of life is marked by suffering 2.Suffering is caused by desire […]

The good life for Siddhartha is happiness. Siddhartha is able to live the good life by finding happiness as described by Richard Taylor in the chapter “Happiness”. In his chapter “Happiness” from An Introduction to Virtue Ethics, Richard Taylor discusses things that can confused with happiness and says that “happiness is a kind of fulfillment” […]

During the Ancient times, China and India both had their own set of beliefs; Han Wudi excerised Confucianism in China and Ashoka promoted Buddhism in India but Han Wudi was not a lover of Confucian where Ashoka himself practiced Buddhism. However both ruled with a centralized bureaucracy and policed the provinces to maintain order and […]

Body Paragraphs The time of the Gupta Empire is considered a golden age in that it flourished in countless ways due to its advancements in art and mathematics. In this time period they were able to establish the decimal system of numbers based on ten. This number system is significant to society and it is […]

The Seated Maitreya statue is one of the many prominent Korean most respected artistic religious icons. The value of this sculptural work is amazing and sensational, cast in early 17th century, the statue is profoundly and elegantly associated interpretation of Buddhist principles of calm, silence and concern that leads to illumination. This statue, though in […]

Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion for the future; it transcends a personal God, avoids dogmas and theology; it covers both the natural and spiritual, and it is based on a religious sense aspiring from the experience of all things, natural and spiritual, as a meaningful unity. Albert […]

Buddhism, an ancient religion that predates Christianity, offers a captivating exploration into the lives and experiences of its followers. Understanding Buddhism not only fosters acceptance but also provides a clear path for ministering to its adherents. It is crucial to establish a common ground and comprehend diverse religions in order to effectively reach out to […]

To give the audience more information about the effects of Cigarette smoking in our body. And at the end of my speech, my audience should take note of the effects that could happen to them in the future if they still continue smoking. Central Thesis * Smokers who continuously smoke could die at the early […]

Doctor Dr. T. M. P. Mahadevan P. Mahadevan has been extensively researching and teaching after obtaining a First Class Honors degree in philosophy from Madras in 1933. He was born in 1911 and his works, which provide deep insights covering a wide range, particularly emphasize Hindu scriptures and religion. Dr. Mahadevan delivered lectures on Indian […]

Although recognizing that personal beliefs can differ, I strongly believe in karma which dictates that positive deeds lead to favorable consequences while negative ones result in adverse effects. Although I hope for peace, I recognize that it may not occur during my lifetime. My personal beliefs encompass ideas often viewed as irrational, including myths and […]

Although Hinduism has followers across the globe, it is predominantly an ethnic religion in India where around 97% of its adherents reside. With approximately 900 million followers worldwide, Hinduism is the third biggest religion in the world after Christianity and Islam. The number of adherents increases by around 2% each year, especially in developing regions […]

On december 2011, Tawakkol Karman was awarded the Nobel peace price for her great efforts and struggles to maintain peace on a global scale. She addresses her speech to mankind, and in particular the audience present at her ceremony. Throughout the speech Karman sets one’s sight on the violence, corruption and injustice spread all over […]

Hindus believe that everyone has an atman (spirit), which is permanent and cannot change. This is in comparison to physical bodies which are not permanent and can change. The atman has the ability to be reborn many times; this is called samsara (reincarnation). This belief can be shown in the Bhagavad Gita, which states that […]

Five Buddhist principles, namely metta, karma, anicca, anatta, and equanimity have a significant impact on the environment. Buddhists are taught to spread love and kindness through Metta, which has an effect on the environment. They believe that this love and kindness should also be given to the environment, consequently, they make an effort to maintain […]

 I have chosen Christianity and Jainism, two of the major world religions as the two religions I would like to compare. I chose these two religions because of my familiarity with Christianity and my interest in wanting to learn more about Jainism. I started my research by wanting to know about their similarities but ended […]

Rubric: Explain Russell’s take on the central value of philosophy. In the final part of your answer, provide a reasoned evaluation of some aspect of Russell’s defense of philosophical inquiry that includes some discussion of an example or two that you think illustrates the importance of philosophy in relation to living and acting in the […]

Hinduism is one of the oldest religions of the world. It evolved in the Indian subcontinent over 5000 years ago and has a rich body of literature. Unlike monotheistic religions such as Christianity or Islam, Hinduism is polytheistic, with thousands of deities and gods being worshipped. Even in terms of ethnography and culture there is […]

Hinduism and Christianity are two religions that have been around for thousands of years. These religions have developed philosophies on certain subjects that can be compared in order to show their similarities and differences.