Sermon on the Plain

Originally Buddhism was started from Nepal.There are two main route in Buddhism, the southern Buddhism (Hinayana) and the northern Buddhism (Mahayana) in Nepal. Buddhism has been spread widely and been carried on through centuries and making great contributions to the Asian culture. Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism was born in 623 B.C.E. in Lumbini, Nepal. His father, Suddhodana Gautama was king that time and Siddharth was raised by his sister, because his mother, Mahamaya died when…

Two modern dance masters of the twentieth century, Merce Cunningham (1919 - 2009) and Alvin Ailey (1931 - 1989) both deceased and both from entirely different backgrounds, created genius compositions of movement and interpretation as exhibited on stage through their chosen art, modern dance. Suite for Five by Merce Cunningham (1956) and Revelations by Alvin Ailey (1960) were considered to be some of their greatest compositions and although the pieces were created and performed within four years…

The first step is preparation, entering a state of purity, the second component is the tawaf or walking around the Kaaba seven times. The third component is running between Marwa and Safa. In the fourth component they pilgrimage from Mecca to the plain of Arafat, where on they stand from afternoon prayer until sunset. The fifth component is sacrifices at Mina, and finishing the sixth component by stoning the…

In Of Truth, his practicality is also crystal clear when he compares truth to pearl and not diamond. He has strong approval of sacrificing truth to falsehood for the survival on earth which surely goes against morality. He announces: “A mixture of a lie doth ever add pleasure.” (1691, p.2) Religion offers spiritual as well as temporal succes. It has ordained nothing which goes against the very nature of human being. Its tenets and injunctions are formed for man’s progress in…

children of God," (Mar. 5:9), and "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven," (Mat. 5:10). All of these differences make a point to show a further expansion on how people should act. In Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, Matthew makes it an effort in chapter five to focus on expanding the Law to encompass more than what is strictly said. Through this, he establishes a way of life and talks about how people should act, using the law to help guide…

believed that churches were a place to celebrate God, and decorated with statues and shrines. Protestants however, believed the exact opposite. According to Protestants, churches should be plain. If the churches were not plain, the congregation could not concentrate on the most important part, the sermon. Another significant difference between Catholics and Protestants were their outlooks on priests. Catholics thought that priests were the direct link to God and people. They also believed…

Rochester, she has overcome the greatest temptation in her life and has truly realized what it means to trust in God. Jane has always considered herself to be plain and always in need of someone to provide for her, and has mirrored the unassuming character of Helen during her time at Thornfield and Lowood. But in chapter 27 she asks herself, “who in the world cares for you” (Brontë 270) before casting away her…

In the poem, “Those Winter Sundays”, Robert Hayden plays on various denotations of the word “office” to make clear that love often means taking on duties and responsibilities. The word appears in the last sentence of the poem and it’s ambiguous definition leaves the reader with room to interpret the word with various denotations: “What did I know, what did I know / of love’s austere and lonely offices?” (13-14). This ambiguity therefore holds a great deal of influence over the reading of the…

The Bill of Rights was introduced to the Crown –William and Mary on the condition that they didn’t behave like James II; the exercise of their power and prerogative was slightly less. This was not however put in place to minimise the crowns importance but to give constitutional principle value e.g. free election of MPs, no excessive fines or bails etc. One of the feature of the Bill of Rights which may have narrowed the power of the Crown was the clause that states that it was against the law…

record, and share nature’s patterns and rhythms, they are participating in a process that promotes scientific and ecological awareness, problem solving, and creativity." ~ Deb Matthews Hensley 13. "Nature teaches more than she preaches. There are no sermons in stones. It is easier to get a spark out of a stone than a moral." ~ John Burroughs 14. “Children learn best through their everyday experiences with the people they love and trust, and when the learning is fun. And the best place for these…