Bodhi

Skillful means is a historically famous way of spreading the Buddha’s teachings. The goal of skillful means is to help lead others into enlightenment. However, some examples of skillful means may seem unintuitive or contradictory. For instance, Vimalakirti’s lecturing seems to shame his fellow disciples rather than help them achieve enlightenment. On the other hand, the Lotus Sutra presents opposing ideas about skillful means such as the existence of lesser teachings despite having only one true…

Caste based discrimination is an often denied social reality of higher education campuses in India. The blindness to caste exists not only in conversations amongst students and faculty but also exists in academic curriculum and the administration of a University. Throughout my studies in law and some part of social work education, I too grew up being blind to cast. While some of the blindness was deliberate, most of it was unconsciously convenient. Such blindness has even manifested itself in…

Full Moon Festival at Paradise Beach The Full Moon Festival at paradise beach is Phuket’s biggest beach party. Modelled after the successful Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan, Phuket’s version of the all night beach party is more upscale and well organised. Paradise beach is well located and a beautiful secluded beach close to Patong beach. Each month on the night of the full moon, famous DJ’s, local expats, Thai’s and tourists head to paradise beach to party and dance all night long. Tickets can…

Buddhism, a serene and peaceful religion inspired by the teachings of Siddhartha, preaches non-violence and pushes the ultimate goal of both internal and external happiness for all. After introduction in the nineteenth century, many of their beliefs have been integrated in society and can be seen in aspects of animal rights, and peace views. One is able to adopt this religion freely, without having to convert which interesting enough, has truly shaped and allowed Buddhist ideas to become…

The Government, Religion and Lifestyle in the Ming Dynasty I'm going to talk about the Ming Dynasty. I will take a closer look at the Government, the Religion and Lifestyle. I want to compare the Government in the Ming Dynasty to the Government in modern China. I also want to know if there were any big differences in Religions in China itself, in the Ming Dynasty and today. I'm also interested in how the Ruler and his People lived. As well list his good and bad leading qualities and my opinion…

Throughout the world there are many religions, all of which have are unique and contain rich and amazing history. A few religions predate the founding of Christianity, but the one of the oldest and most interesting is Buddhism. Buddhism was founded by Buddha Shakyamuni. He was born as a royal prince in 634 B.C. in what is now Nepal and was given the name Siddhartha. While reliable information is scarce, it is believed that when he was born a holy man prophesied that Siddhartha would either be a…

| Course Syllabus College of Humanities HUM/105 World Mythology | Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2005 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides an overview of mythology and its relationship to ancient and current cultures. The course covers the purposes and types of myths, the development of myths and mythological characters, the common elements of mythological structures, the predominant characteristics of deities and sacred places in myth,…