Buddhist temples

principle encouraged in Confucianism, but it is influenced in the Buddhist tradition as well (Chen, 1994). With Confucianism and Taoism, there are key differences, when it comes to their politics, what they believe in, and more. For instance, their places of worship are different. Confucians worship in temples, while Taoist worship in Taoist monasteries, temples, and shrines. Their practices are different as well. Confucians go to temples to devote to T'ien (Heaven or God), while Taoist…

there is an area where you can pay extra to get an up close and personal photo with a tiger. These tiger temples/kingdoms have been said to even go so far as to remove the tigers claws and teeth, even the tendons in their wrists are clipped so they can’t swat or run with a lot of speed to ensure that tourists are not harmed when visiting. On a visit to Thailand 3 years ago, the Golden Temple which is located in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, I discovered that donations and government money are set…

Islam: The people who follow Islam are Muslims, 1.5 billion people are Islamic followers, 22 per cent of the worlds population. Islamic religion started in 622 CE and was formed in the Arabian Peninsula.The religious leader Muhammad died in 632 AD but is still the main leader. Islams have two main sacred texts the most impotant text is the Quran, this book is conisdered the word of God and people believe that to only get the full experience is by reading the book in Arabic (even though…

This culture was established prior to the fifth century and continues today. Throughout this timeframe the inhabitants had been exposed to many different religions and customs. The primary introduction of the original establishment was to Hindu-Buddhist- style religion. However, as a result of the many barriers created within this culture they begin the practice primarily of the Hindu faith, however if we actually break this civilization’s…

one of the most important things between China and Japan’s diplomacy. The religion of early China was Buddhism and Japan was Taoism. Since the Tang dynasty, Buddhism has been propagated and developed in Japan. During this period, a lot of Chinese Buddhist…

God vs gods and goddesses Mahatma Gandhi once said that he was a Hindu, but he said that he was also a Muslim, a Christian, a Buddhist, and a Jew and he ended the quote by saying that we all are. And that got me thinking about how can Gandhi and I and everyone else, believe in all of those religions? How are we all a Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, and a Jew? To figure out the meaning behind this quote I focused on only two religions. I will be comparing and contrasting Hinduism and…

Within Western religions, it is common that people who practice these religions believe in God and are able to be saved from the sins that they harbor. However, not all religions view gods in the same way. As opposed to the Christian belief that there is only one God, some religions believe in the existence of numerous gods and goddesses, while others believe there is no God. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the concept of gods and similar supernatural beings can be alike and differ between the two…

My Shogunate Investigation Throughout Japan’s history men were valued higher than woman, and men were the favoured gender. Both women and men had different traditions, roles and responsibilities in society. During the Shogunate period (1550 - 1850), Japanese women were mothers, entertainers and even samurai warriors and the social hierarchy played an important role on woman’s freedom and determined their future in society. Women had certain duties to fulfil, and served many men during their…

Nichiren was a Japanese Buddhist priest that lived during the Kamakura period (1185-1333). He devoted his life to spreading the message of the Lotus Sutra, Myōhō Renge Kyō. He believed that the sutra of the white lotus was the ultimate teaching to reach enlightenment. Nichiren Buddhism…

Christian Faith Versus Religious Faith Do you believe there is a difference between Christian faith and religious faith? It has been argued there is not. Many people mistake Christian faith and religious faith to be the same because Christianity can be considered a religion. The similarities between Christianity and religion can often lead to the thought they they are one and the same. The main similarity is most religious-based faiths are built upon God and Jesus Christ. Even some religions…