Essays on Buddhism

Though Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism have similar philosophies but different religious practices, they all provide their own answers to the origin and end of suffering. These world religions are concerned with how to cope with suffering and offer guidance for the fundamental question of the...

“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.” John Milton. Religion is commonly interpreted as a belief or worship in an omniscient, superhuman entity who is typically held responsible by their worshippers for the...

Buddhism is the most practiced religious philosophy following in Asia and is based on the teachings of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gotama dating back to 536–476 B.C.E. His disdain at the level of poverty outside the walls of his castle’s opulence predicated his wandering lifestyle to...

Running on Karma is a local production by famous directors Johnnie To and Ka Fai Wai. Wai, who is famous for shadowing Buddhist themes into his productions. As the name implies, this film is mainly talking about one prominent Buddhist theme, karma. This is emphasized...

At the beginning of the semester we were told to pick a specific topic to write our final paper on, the topic I chose was “What roles does Karma play in Buddhism? Who does it affect and how does it affect them in this life,...

About 563 BC, Buddhism has begun, which makes it ahead before Christianity even began in about 500 years ago. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama who was born in a small kingdom as a prince in Himalayan foothills. Gautama’s father kept him within the castle’s...

The knowledge that one has cannot be simply given to others. Rather, being guided by a familiar person allows for this knowledge to be gained and interpreted. In his novel Siddhartha, Hermann Hesse gives the story of a young adult, Siddhartha, who is set off...

There are over four thousand religions present in our world, each of these belief systems offer their followers guidelines for living their best lives in accordance to the values and ethics of their faith. However along with the reward of heaven or paradise for ones...

The purpose of this ethnography essay is to show Buddhism in America and how its contemporary application. Also to shows its ability and how can be a utility for society without being ostentatious and changing social fabric to the point of confrontation. The ethnographers wanted...

‘Religion is a lot of feelings concerning the reason, nature, and inspiration driving the universe, especially while considering religion the arrangement of a superhuman association or workplaces, generally including respectful and stately observances, and routinely containing a moral code managing the lead of human endeavors’,...

Achieving peace of mind can be a challenge, but with the right help, this challenge can be easier. The sculpture of Green Tara is one of the sculptures that most caught my attention because it is very easy to relate this sculpture to real life,...

Religion and history go hand in hand. Religion was created to tell our history: where we came from, and what higher being we have to thank for our existence. It also tells us what our beliefs are, and about life after death. Every religion dates...

Religious values are known as a crucial factor in the cultures of all countries. Traditions, monuments, duties are part of all religions. Hinduism and Buddhism have significant issues that are people curious about. Hinduism and Buddhism have a special role in the composition of the...

All through the age, there has consistently been religion. The conviction that something exists past ourselves had significant roots in our general public, a gift that people have face for centuries. Buddhism and Hinduism are pronounced as two different religions but share a quite few...

In Western society, happiness is widely regarded in the lens of activities that bring us immediate, temporary pleasure, such as the desire to acquire material possessions or physical/sexual gratification. Although these things are not inherently negative, viewing long-term happiness in a pleasure-driven perspective is not...

In the essay “Ethics and the New Genetics” by the Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso) the reader is informed on the wonders of all of the biogenetic advancements that are currently taking place. In addition to that, the reader is also informed of all the threats...

The Dalai Lama is a spiritual and political leader, who elects to be called a “Tibetan Buddhist Monk”. He is depicting himself as a humble – down to earth religious leader. However, his appearance on global platforms seems to contradict the image of a pious...

Hinduism can be divided into two parts personality oriented (Gods and Goddesses) or principle oriented. And I believe I think of religion in a more principle oriented way and so karma yoga seems to call to me. If I was a Hindu, I would choose...

The study’s epicenter of discussion is the comparison between the Indian Buddhist logic, initiated by the founder of Buddhism – Gautama Buddha and then carried further and deeper into the intricate and finer details by the various scholars of the Buddhist school of thought, with...