Nirvana

One similarity between Buddhism and Stoicism is both focus on the importance of mindfulness. In Buddhism "awareness begins with remembering what we tend to forget" (Batchelor 58). In Stoicism "...reflection... will make us appreciate how wonderful it is that we are alive and have the opportunity to fill this day with activity" (Irvine 71). Once we become mindful of what's presented to us in that moment we have a more positive outlook of life. Because, we took the time to embrace whose and what's…

Famous rock legend. Singer and guitarist of the popular band Nirvana. Was found dead on April 8, 1994 in his home in seattle.Cobain had attempted suicide before which help the police with the decision of ruling this case as a suicide. Though this case was ruled a suicide, many people had other theories. Some thought his ex-wife played a part in his death or maybe his drug addiction led him to an unintentional death. Now that he is gone the world will never know what actually happened, though…

Kurt Cobain, an American singer and songwriter, with his band,”Nirvana” became one of the biggest acts of the 90’s. With his contrasting singing style using soft melodies with loud violent choruses, he swooned audiences across the world with his angsty and heartfelt music. Kurt started in Seattle, Washington where he created a new genre of rock called/labeled Grunge. Kurt came from an era when rock and roll had a very produced and polished sound, full of emotion and a hunger to jam, Kurt broke…

Siddhartha Guatama, or as he is better known, Buddha was born in Nepal in the sixth century B.C. and lived into the fourth century B.C. He was born into a large clan by the name of the Shakyas. His given name, Siddhartha means “he who achieves his aim”. His father is said to have been king of the tribe and his mother to have died only a few days after giving birth to him. It was foretold by a holy man that Siddhartha would go on to do great things in his life, whether it be military, political,…

I. Introduction Buddhism is a religion that is constructed out of multiple levels of diversity and complexity that has transcending concepts and ideas outside of the norms of other religions in comparison. The ideas that build Buddhism help it to achieve this philosophical subtext that causes it to differentiate itself from the average ideas of religion. II. A Brief Synopsis of Buddhism As mentioned previously, Buddhism is a dynamic and complex system of spiritual development that transcends…

Nirvana refers to the dousing or extinguishing of a fire in general terms. In ancient India, their people had a tradition to smother the fires before anyone commenced the voyage of renunciation and asceticism (Jayaram, 2017). In spiritual meanings, Nirvana indicates the conclusion of a severe undertaking. The meaning introduces the condition of imaginary, inappropriate, and absence influenced by the obliteration of coexistence, along with identification at the completion of an extended and…

The article of the “ Medieval Traveller Ibn Battuta was a Guest of the Jaffna King” and the passage of “The Sultan Of Ceylon” both illustrate the many travels of Ibn Battuta during the post classical period. These travels, illustrated throughout the article relate culturally, geographically and historically to the post classical period. The article begins by comparing Ibn Battuta to Marco Polo. Similar to Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta traveled throughout all through Europe as well as to Sri Lanka.…

the end, by moderation of himself he passed through meditation. After he defeated all the temptations (as Mara) and started meditation, he understood the world without being affected by desires, expectations or habits. He was the one that reached Nirvana in four stages, called Four Noble truths. This is the first time where Dharma (wheel of life) is…

3:Questions/discussions 1. Compare and contrast various views of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism all share notions of karma, samsara and reincarnation, and all three believe in the ultimate purpose of our existence is reach nirvana or the enlightment. Hindus believe to be one with universe. Hindus believe in a single deity, however they see gods and goddesses as a manifestation of their deity. Brahman is considered by the hindus as the superior god and the creator.…

Some Historians will argue that Buddhism, Confucianism, and Greek platonic philosophy are all one-in-the-same, teaches the view of reality, and follow the same guidelines; however, others will argue and say that each one is unique, teaches different views of reality, and follows different guidelines. While each one can be described with their own level of transcendental. Buddhism, Confucianism, and Greek platonic philosophy are a matter of fact quite different from each other. So, with that…