Essays on World Religions

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The Similarity and Differences Between Confucianism and Taoism

1 page / 618 words

Back in the sixth century BC there was a mythical figure by the name of Lao-tzu. Lao-tzu was what the Chinese would like to call a sage as he was a person of profound wisdom. The wisdom of Lao-tzu was so philosophical that the Chinese...

Confucianism Religious Beliefs Taoism

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Humanity in Taoism Philosophical Concept

2 pages / 944 words

Laozi, an ancient Chinese philosopher and the creator of philosophical concept of Taoism, introduced this religion based on wu wei (action without intention) with naturalness, simplicity and spontaneity. Taoism ethics are concerned less with doing great acts than turning into a decent individual who lives...

Humanism Humanity Taoism

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The Comparison Between Chinese Religions: Taoism and Buddhism

2 pages / 1003 words

Taoism and Buddhism are the two major religions beliefs in influencing past artworks and shaping the concept of afterlife and diyu. Aforementioned, the concept of life and death first emerges during the Chun Qiu Zhan Guo period with the notion of Huang Quan. Later, Taoism...

Karma Religious Beliefs Taoism

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The Image of Death in Zhuangzi's Taoism Concepts

3 pages / 1519 words

“Zhuangzi”, in the Tang dynasty, is one of the most famous and most translated classical texts. It’s a book that we all know since it’s one of the most translated classical texts. It was translated by the famous scholar of Chinese history, Li Zhongzhi. This...

Death Religious Beliefs Taoism

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Differences and Similarities Between Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism

2 pages / 897 words

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...

Buddhism Hinduism Judaism

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Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism: Comparison of The Influence

3 pages / 1476 words

“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.” John Milton. Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences + experts online Get my essay...

Buddhism Hinduism Judaism

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Anthropology of Religion: Shintoism in Japan

4 pages / 1728 words

A person’s religious views, and how they are raised in religion can greatly affect their moral compass, values, and general outlook on life. With over 4,200 religions out there. It is difficult for humans as a society to respectfully understand one another’s beliefs. One of...

Shinto

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An Overview of The Japanese Religion of Shintoism

2 pages / 1109 words

Shintoism is a faith that is followed by people who are Japanese or sometimes live in Japan. Shinto is sometimes not labelled as a religion because it is more of a livelihood. Shintoism is a very old religion, and is like an indigenous faith to...

Religious Beliefs Shinto

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The Concept of Reincarnation in Hinduism

5 pages / 2414 words

The idea that you have lived many past lives, and that you will die and be born again in another life is one of the more mind-blowing beliefs in the practice of Hinduism. This process is known as Samsara to Hindus. It makes a person...

Hinduism Reincarnation Religious Beliefs

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Shintoism and Islamic Response to It

3 pages / 1175 words

To understand Japan, its people and the culture; is to understand Shintoism. Shinto is the ancient religion of Japan. It is ingrained in Japanese culture and traditions, and thus is synonymous with Japanese identity. Shinto religion is primarily focused on ancestral and natural spirits. It...

Islam Shinto

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Shinto – One of The Dominant Religions in Japan

2 pages / 753 words

Religion affects our values and attitude to others and the universe; it can also allow us to trace back to the history of the development of different countries. As Japan is renowned for its distinct religious culture, shrines have become the top list for travelers...

Shinto

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Human Nature and The Foundations of Moral Life as Explained in The Bhagavad Gita and Mencius

5 pages / 2261 words

What constitutes human nature? What is being human mean? How to lead a good life, a moral life? What constitutes being moral? Philosophy and philosophers have helped us find answers to these questions and tried to guide us for centuries. There are few texts and...

Bhagavad Gita Hinduism

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Depiction of The Moral and Ethical Struggles in Bhagavad Gita

3 pages / 1558 words

The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic well known for its 18TH book, the Bhagavad Gita. The Bhagavad Gita means the “Song of the Spirit” and contains dialogue between Sri Krishna and Prince Arjuna. In the book Arjuna is a leader of the Pandavas and...

Bhagavad Gita Hinduism

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The Concept of Good Governance in Ramayana

4 pages / 1875 words

Abstract Good Governance is the basic necessity for keeping the peace and harmony in any humanity. We all the time hear the mention ‘Rajya of Ram’ as an model form of good governance that tells us about ‘The Empire of Rama’, there was no starvation,...

Hinduism Ramayana

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An Idea of The Importance of Sacrifice in The Ramayana

4 pages / 1654 words

The Ramayana myth of Rama and Sita are used as examples and teachings in the Hindu religion. Sometimes they are portrayed as gods and sometimes as humans. This myth has several manuscripts and is very old dating back to the 6th century BC. There are...

Hinduism Ramayana Sacrifices

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The Star of The Ramayana – The Role Model in Hinduism

3 pages / 1189 words

The Star of the Ramayana is described as a perfect woman: loyal, brave, and modest are a few of the most commonly used words in relation to the incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi. Sita was significant in many ways, and vital to the stories of...

Hinduism Ramayana Religious Beliefs

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The Interaction with Animals in The Ramayana

2 pages / 1040 words

The Ramayana is an epic poem written about Rama, the avatar of Vishnu, and his adventures as he lives in exile. Rama draws upon the help of many different beings in his quest to rescue his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana. Many of...

Hinduism Ramayana

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The Role of Sita and The Ramayana in Establishing Hindu Beliefs

2 pages / 964 words

Sita Devi established gender norms and made an impact on Hindu women and feminists alike. Her epic, the Ramayana, was primarily about her husband, Rama. She played the role of a perfect wife, loving and serving only her husband. She significantly set the bar for...

Hinduism Ramayana Religious Beliefs

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The Role of Dharma in R.k. Narayan’s Ramayana

1 page / 665 words

The Ramayana is a significant text found in the Hindu religion, which presents Rama as an ideal human being. Rama’s journey through life is used as a model for how to live. According to R. K. Narayan’s version of The Ramayana, humans should fulfill their...

Hinduism Ramayana