Bodhi

It is worth noticing that it is under a Bodhi tree that Shakyamuni Buddha achieved enlightenment. Since then, nature have been considered a “refuge”, especially in Theravada themes (Kaza, 2016: 7). Buddhism seems to have an innate inclination for nature. In terms of meditation, “the Buddha urged…

Among the healthcare world you have many different religions and cultures. Each religion has so much about it that is unique, and it also has similarities to other religions. In the healthcare industry, healthcare workers need to be aware of and have respect for the the origin, general beliefs, certain traditions, etc. in the different religions/cultures. Some of the religions you can come across as a healthcare worker include the Baptist, Buddhist, and Hindu religions. The Baptist religion is…

Buddhism and Buddhist practice originated in India and although the idea of the Shakyamuni Buddha were foreign to China, this figure can be distinguished as a Chinese piece of art during the Mid Tang Dynasty through its clothing, patterns and unique medium. Currently found in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Probably Shakyamuni, the Historic Buddha is lifted and sits on top of an elaborately detailed base. The figure sits on a cloth that drapes down and flows over the supporting base. The…

There are many different offerings that people give to the Buddha, but none of them are given to him because he needs or wants them. He doesn’t need any of the different gifts because he is already Enlightened he and he does not need or want these objects. People give them to him because it shows that they are caring and want to be respectful to him since he is their inspiration. (Buddhist Studies) There are many different reasoning’s behind each of the objects and I find that to be very…

Within Buddhism the key beliefs of impermanence and selflessness are reinforced as integral parts of human experience through various rituals and ethical teachings. In particular, the ritual of Vesak and bioethical teachings are significant in reminding individual Buddhist adherents of the importance of celebrating Buddha, as well understanding that all human experience undergoes a constant transformation towards enlightenment. Integral aspects of Vesak rituals reflect these principal…

Throughout the many years that Buddhism has existed it has gone through many substantial changes. From all the different sects that were created, an array of different styles of Buddhist practice arose. Two styles of Buddhism that are mentioned throughout this passage focus on the forest monks as well as the official sangha in Bangkok. Both these styles of Buddhism strive for the same goal, but the path to the goal are very different. Forest monks use mainly meditation and wandering as their…

The Beginning of Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama was born in Nepal in the 6th century B.C., whose life and teaching serve as the foundation of the Buddhist religion. Siddhartha the future Buddha was born to a royal family, his father, Suddhodhana was the King of the Kshatriyas. After five days of his birth, Suddhodhana gathered eight wise men to foresee the royal baby’s future. It was then, one of the wise men predicted that one day the kid would go out in search of truth and become the supremely…

All throughout the history of India, there has been an ‘important’ emphasis on caste, or varna, determining which occupation and class one belongs to. During the Vedic period, five classes were created consisting of Brahmins, the priestly caste, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudras and the Dalits . Not only did this caste system determine occupation, but also determined the financial being of those belonging to that specific caste. Roughly around 563 B.C.E, a prince was born into the Kshatriya…

not pursuing enlightenment at all; the best way is to find the perfect balance, and this comparison helped solidify my understanding of the main idea of the Buddha’s teachings. Lastly, I feel that the scene of the temptation of Siddhartha under the Bodhi tree accurately portrayed how difficult it was for Siddhartha to resist the temptations. As I said before I am not particularly adept at imagining things simply by reading about them, so I had never given much thought to his temptation. The…

Krishna's daughter from a demon king. Amid the chaos of colonial India, Farhad calls often on the Hindu gods, but different faiths live in close proximity. Among other people and places, Farhad is led to a beautiful, spiritual Englishwoman, to the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha found enlightenment and to an Islamic mosque. Farhad's quest is relayed as a story within a story, set into an overarching frame about a poor girl named Safia, married off to a rich man who may kill her when he…