Religion has greatly impacted millions, or even billions of people worldwide, which may include four extremely important religions in the eastern hemisphere such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. These religions of the eastern hemisphere have been around for millennia’s, and can be similar in a few aspects as well, but completely different at the same time. They have shaped their own societies in ways that are still even used today, and have brought hope to the lives of not millions, but billions of individuals worldwide.
Hinduism is the world’s third-largest religion, with almost a billion present followers, and the world’s oldest religion as well (Long, 2011, p. iv). Hinduism is a conglomeration of religious, philosophical, …show more content…
They seek to obtain as much good karma, that way they can continue to chase that eternal soul (Long, p.264). Karma is the principle of cause and effect. A collection of this in the sprit is the subject to reincarnation, also referred to as Jiva. Once you enough good karma is collected as a male, Moksha can be achieved. This is what causes the release of the eternal soul to Brahman, reaching liberation of Samsara and achieving Moksha. Moksha is the ultimate goal of the Hindu paths, though a good deal of religious activity is also devoted. (Van Voorst, p.83)
Hinduism has brought life and hope once the cycle of Samsara is broken and returned to Brahman. It has influenced a peaceful society in its regions and has brought forms of meditation, yoga, and other forms of tranquility for prayers. It has also influenced Hinduism in philosophical terms as well. The influences may not always be good as well, for example, the caste system, where certain classes are higher than others. Also, Moksha can only be achieved as a male, so this may impact the way women are perceived in their society as …show more content…
It is often used by the Daoist’s and sometimes by Confucianists to represent their faith. It has also become a huge part of our modern day society outside of these two religions. The circle, filled with Qi, formed by the Yin and Yang represents the universe, both matter and sprit, that encircles all things and holds them together (text p.160). The Yin is the passive, dark, feminine. The Yang involves the active, bright, masculine. These two together are balance of life and nature. It brings harmony to society. The curved line shows that they are moving and their motion change and are constants in the cosmos. When they move with each other, life is peaceful and productive. It is a constant reminder that balance is the key to having the ideal life, and that too much of something can possible hurt
Hinduism is the world’s third-largest religion, with almost a billion present followers, and the world’s oldest religion as well (Long, 2011, p. iv). Hinduism is a conglomeration of religious, philosophical, …show more content…
They seek to obtain as much good karma, that way they can continue to chase that eternal soul (Long, p.264). Karma is the principle of cause and effect. A collection of this in the sprit is the subject to reincarnation, also referred to as Jiva. Once you enough good karma is collected as a male, Moksha can be achieved. This is what causes the release of the eternal soul to Brahman, reaching liberation of Samsara and achieving Moksha. Moksha is the ultimate goal of the Hindu paths, though a good deal of religious activity is also devoted. (Van Voorst, p.83)
Hinduism has brought life and hope once the cycle of Samsara is broken and returned to Brahman. It has influenced a peaceful society in its regions and has brought forms of meditation, yoga, and other forms of tranquility for prayers. It has also influenced Hinduism in philosophical terms as well. The influences may not always be good as well, for example, the caste system, where certain classes are higher than others. Also, Moksha can only be achieved as a male, so this may impact the way women are perceived in their society as …show more content…
It is often used by the Daoist’s and sometimes by Confucianists to represent their faith. It has also become a huge part of our modern day society outside of these two religions. The circle, filled with Qi, formed by the Yin and Yang represents the universe, both matter and sprit, that encircles all things and holds them together (text p.160). The Yin is the passive, dark, feminine. The Yang involves the active, bright, masculine. These two together are balance of life and nature. It brings harmony to society. The curved line shows that they are moving and their motion change and are constants in the cosmos. When they move with each other, life is peaceful and productive. It is a constant reminder that balance is the key to having the ideal life, and that too much of something can possible hurt