Dharma

Karma is a term that figures the great deeds and terrible deeds of a man's over a wide span of time activities which will decide their destiny in future. In Hinduism Karma is principally centered around one's dedication and religious activities while in Buddhism any activity will decide karma be it; physical, mental or verbal. Hinduism trust that divine beings can fix karma or the karma is controlled by god's eagerness to rebuff a man or not but rather in Buddhism karma will exist until the…

1. Hinduism has no founder, it evolved over time, starting with the Harappas around 2750-1500 BCE. First an indigenous group, known as the Indus Valley Civilization, was living in the Indus Valley. This group developed their own culture, traditions and rituals. Then, the Indo-European moved in and mixed their culture with the Indus Valley people overtime. Mixed together they become known as the Harappas, and their culture is the Harappa Culture. Then the Harappa’s are wiped out, however it is…

Introduction With no particular founder, the religion of Hinduism dates back to the people of the Indus River Valley over five-thousand years ago. The earliest record of Hindu gods, goddesses and beliefs dating back to about fourth century AD. The basic gods, or the holy trinity, are Brahma the creator, Vishnu the protecter and Mahesh the destroyer, all of whom which are still worshipped and considered the Hindu trinity gods to date. Though traditions and customs may have changed over the yeas…

were basic and practical the stress and the end of stress. The only way its possible is Buddhism is not based on a belief. The core tool in Buddhism is dharma which can be explained as truth. Dharma is always current, whether an individual notices it or not. We see in the conventional model that this truth is obscured, there is ignorance. Dharma obscured by ignorance is know as fabrication. This fabrication has two effects, change and stress. If we stop relying on items that change, we don 't…

Judaism vs Buddhism Judaism and Buddhism are both one of the very first religions ever started. The difference was that Judaism was founded about 4,00 years ago and Buddhism was founded 2,500. Buddhism revolves around karma and dharma and Judaism revolves around following the torah and the 10 commandments. Buddhist follow more of a rule structure but Jews follow the word of God and want to make sure they please him. Another way Jews please god is by following the rules set by god…

Research Paper Buddhism is a philosophy that millions of people around the world study, as well as, practice in their everyday lives. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gotama in the late 6th century B.C.E. Siddhartha Gotama was born as the prince of India before establishing Buddhism. At the age 29, Siddhartha Gotama realized that wealth and royalty did not guarantee everlasting happiness. He later handed over his robe and began exploring different philosophies and religions during that era to…

other things over family. Take for example how the Greeks and Trojans in The Iliad both valued glory over family, unlike the Indians who did not. The Indian families in The Ramayana are traditional and follow a caste system in which everyone has a dharma or duty. They value this system and honor their roles, like women who are to submit to their husbands. In The Iliad, the Trojans and Greeks appear to value glory and honor over family. Characters like Achilles and Hector decide to leave their…

In modern times religion and science are increasingly becoming viewed as incompatible, or at least non-overlapping. Damien Keown states that “Scientific discoveries, and theories such as evolution, have challenged many traditional Christian teachings…” at the expense of making them appear “...dogmatic, irrational, and backward-looking” (119). Despite its brief history in the West, Buddhism has gained increasing popularity in part due to its frequent portrayal as an exception to the conflict…

Ancient cultures and the mythological texts originating from them have prominent basis on gender roles. Throughout The Ramayana by Valmiki and The Creation of the Universe and Human Beings by Lui An evident gender roles set for men and women remain consistent. Research about the Hindu faith and the goddesses they worship clearifies the Ancient Indian values Valmiki’s The Ramayana symbolizes. Throughout The Creation of the Universe and Human Beings and research regarding the Yin and Yang a…

Did you know that 1 in 6 people in America face hunger? It is sad to know that food insecurity is so common in such a developed country. When we sit down at the table with a full plate, we are grateful for what we have. But just having gratitude is not enough: we must also show it, because “feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” As a result, I think that the best way to show our appreciation is through charity. In conclusion, gratitude extends far…