Incense

In Thomas Paine's 1971 book, the Rights of Man, Paine believes that the mix of cultures and diversities contributes to the perfect American society in unity. As an intellectual, a revolutionary, and supporter of American independence, Paine strongly characterizes America as a flawless country. This statement does not successfully hold true today because America's modern society is far from total perfection. Because America is made up of different nationalities and religions, it is not expected…

The second source I used https://oi.uchicago.edu/museum-exhibits/nubia/qustul-incense-burner was an artifact called an, Incense burner, found in Nubia tomb about 3100 B.C.E. This burner is “distinctively Nubian in form. Carved in the technique of Nubian rock art, it is decorated on the rim with typical Nubian designs. It was found in the tomb of a Nubian…

In this paper I will discuss which trade routes were an essential part of globalization in the ancient world, thus including routes such as The Silk Road, The Grand Trunk Road, as well as Incense Road. There are many roads and paths discussed in ancient writings. These are used to not only move goods and products, but also to spread religions, messages, and ways of life. One main road is the Silk Road. The Silk road expands between around…

Being brought up in a Christian background, I never got to experience different religious cultures. It was a once in a life time experience. The Catholic church was different from what they wore such as, robes and cross necklace and incense to having a Mary and baby Jesus statue outside the church. My observation to my cousins funeral was peaceful and respectful. It was a peaceful ceremony because Sid grew up Catholic. Most of Sid's family still attend that church he had his funeral…

The 19th century luxurious Cloisonné tripod censer has no known artist and is labeled to be from 1644 to 1911. It is made from enamel on copper alloy with a dimension of 28cm in height. In a display with five objects, it was the most lavished in both form and colors. The ornamented pot can be associated with higher society or respected people because the material of copper and enamel are, unlike clay or bronzes, produced for specific groups of people with no mass production. Initially, the…

Buddhist teachings can be defined as principles which govern the way a buddhist thinks, acts and behaves. They are teachings provided by the Buddha also known as Dhamma which have had an immense impact on the lives of adherents and the community itself called the Sangha. Buddhist teachings and worship along with the Buddha himself and the Sangha combine to produce the three jewels which is centered around an Buddhist. It is important to note that to become a buddhist, one must take refuge in…

Embrace the opportunity to change and move into a positive phase of freedom. You will undergo a major shift, whether it is in your spirituality or personal life. A key life change is around the corner. It is time to move out of your comfort zone. No doubt you are aware of where of the challenges that lie before you but sometimes those challenges may be on a more subtle or subconscious level. Believe in yourself and your ability to overcome obstacles .Whether in your professional or personal…

temple is quite and peaceful without any distractions. Another notable thing was the smell of the incense that they offer to the Buddha. They explained that the aroma of incense, which is typically made from herbs, flowers and other natural sources, purifies the atmosphere and inspires us to develop a pure mind and it also creates a feeling of serenity. However, I find it to be a bit distracting as the incense produces a very strong smell. The structure of the temple was pretty simple and…

1. What are the original meanings of yin and yang in Chinese culture? In the course of history what kind of meanings were added to these concepts? How did Confucians use yin-yang theory to designate human identity, leading to the polarization of gender in pre-modern Chinese society? A: The original meaning of the yin was that it was the side of the hue that was in the shade, and yang was the side of the hue that faced the sun, the sunny side. Throughout the course of history there were a few…

second artifact that I found interesting was “The Singing Priest”. This artifact was from the Mesoamerican civilization in Teotihuacán, Mexico. It is a wall fresco depicting ritual images. On the right there is a priest wearing a headdress, holding an incense bag on his left hand, and on his right hand, there is a stream of flower-decorated water coming out. He seems to be…