Hinduism
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A 5 page paper which examines Hinduism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAhiiet.rtf

Hinduism
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A 5 page paper that discusses whether or not Fuller's statement about worshipper and deity merging is supported by other sources. Hinduism is the religion discussed in terms of this statement. Using several sources, the writer demonstrates that the goal of Hindus is to merge in God. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGhndg.RTF

Hinduism
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An 11 page research paper that examines Hinduism, the oldest of the world's great religions. The writer examines the basic beliefs of this religion and its fundamental principles; summaries of its sacred texts; the significance of yoga; and the place of Hinduism in the Western world. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khhinsur.wps

Hinduism and Buddhism
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This 5 page paper - Is a comparison between Hinduism and Buddhism, with some of the major tenets of both philosophies including the three jewels, the skandhas and the concept of enlightenment. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JL2budd.rtf

HINDUISM AND INDIA
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This 9-page paper focuses on how Hinduims developed with India, and why and when it actually emerged as the "national" religion of the nation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MThinind.rtf

Hinduism and the Baptist Religion
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This 7 page paper compares and contrasts Hinduism and the Baptist religion, and touches on the problems arising between them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVHinBap.rtf

Hinduism and the Pilgrimage
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This 9 page paper focuses on the importance of pilgrimage. Information about Hinduism is also included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA842pil.rtf

Hinduism Can Change the World for the Better
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This 8 page paper supports the thesis that if more people followed Hindu precepts, the world would be a better place. The ten commandments of this religion are explored. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA250H.rtf

Hinduism, Confucianism And Taoism
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This 6 page paper provides an overview (compare and contrast) of the entitled three Eastern religions. Among the information includes is: when each was founded and the purpose of founding, if known, the number of members of each worldwide, the major sacred texts, the major philosophy or goal of each, and some of their contributions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PG3east.rtf

Hinduism: Overview
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A 4 page paper which examines elements of Hinduism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAhn5.rtf

History Of Monasticism And Religious Orders
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A 7 page paper that begins by explaining the origin or the word monasticism and the types of lifestyles that may be adopted as a monk. The connection between monasticism and asceticism is explained. The writer then traces the history of the practice of monasticism before and after Christ and identifies the first Christian monastic orders that were founded. The differences between Eastern monastics and Western monastics are described. It was in the 6th century that the monastic way of life grew so much with the founding of the Franciscans and the Dominicans. The founding of more religious orders, including the Jesuits, was re-emphasized during the Reformation. The challenges to monasticism are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGmnks.rtf

How Should One Live?
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A 6 page discussion of the importance of religion in directing our lives, in allowing us to deal with such questions as: How shall I treat myself? What is the most accurate and helpful view of my own nature? How shall I relate to other persons? What is the role of interpersonal relations in the good life? How shall I respond to the natural world? What is the significance of nature for the good life? How shall I deal with pain, suffering, guilt, loneliness, fear and other such experiences? And especially: How shall I respond to death? How may I come to feel psychologically or spiritually at home in the universe? How or where may I gain strength, direction, and an uplifting of my spirit? Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPliveHw.rtf

How to be a Perfect Stranger: Worship in a Hindu Temple
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This 3 page paper discusses what a Hindu temple looks like, and some aspects of the services. Bibliography lists
Filename: HVHinTem.rtf

Idolatry: From the Old Testament to Contemporary Times
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A 6 page discussion of idolatry. Discusses the changes in the definition of idolatry over time. Distinguishes between the use of images as aids in the worship of God, e.g. images of angels and paintings of Biblical scenes, and the use of images as objects of worship themselves. Provides numerous quotes from the Bible illustrating Biblical instances of the prohibition of idolatry and contemporary instances of idolatry such as found in popular culture. Uses the film "The Idolmaker" to explore the idolatry of rock music stars. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPidol.wps

Influence of Hinduism on Emerson’s and Whitman’s Transcendentalism
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This 6 page report discusses the fact that American writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman could have any connection with the mysticism of Hindu thought and belief. The art form and consciousness of Transcendentalism as expressed by the two actually does echo the sensibilities of Hindu belief, despite the fact that it is not expressed as true Hindu belief. As always, the Americans give it their own unique interpretation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWhinwit.rtf

Influence of Zoroastrianism
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A 3 page research paper that discusses the influence of Zoroastrianism on the three major world faiths of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The writer argues that Christianity, Judaism and Islam would not exist in their present forms if it were not for the influence of an older religion that pre-existed all three of these world faiths. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khzoro.rtf

Is Buddhism Atheistic?:
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This 3 page paper examines the Buddhist notion that the gods and goddesses of Hinduism are not relevent for the Buddhist's journey to Nirvana. In this way, this paper asserts that Buddhism is fundamentally atheistic but also contends that it remains a spiritual practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSBuddha.rtf

Islam and Buddhism: Pilgrimages
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A 5 page paper which examines the religious significance of pilgrimages in Islam and Buddhist traditions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAmuspil.rtf

Islam in Indonesia and Thailand
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A 9 page paper which examines the rise of fundamentalist forms of Islam in these countries of the Far East. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TGthinis.rtf

ISLAM, BUDDHISM AND COMPARISONS
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This 5-page paper compares and contrasts Buddhism with Islam (examining histories and practices), then discusses how these two faiths might impact global development. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTislbud.rtf

Japanese Religion
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This is a 3 page paper explaining contemporary Japanese religion. The paper also includes mild tutorial language and is in language suitable for a letter to a friend in regards to explaining “what Japanese religion is”. Unlike the practices of Western religions, lifestyles of the contemporary Japanese may not always reveal the influence of religion in their society but there are actually very few Japanese who are not affected or not involved in some sort of religion. While the majority of Japanese people may be involved in the Shinto or Buddhism religions, and many are involved with both, other religions such as Confucianism and Christianity are also present. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TJJaprl1.rtf

Japanese Religion
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An 8 page overview of Japan's primary religions. These include Shinto, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. The author of this paper emphasizes that these religions have merged over time into one distinctive Japanese religion. The various elements of each, however, remain distinctive in that religion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPrlgJap.rtf

Jesus and Buddha
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A 3 page essay that briefly discusses both the differences between Christianity and Buddhism, as the writer argues that the similarities that indicate the pervasiveness of divine truth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khjab.rtf

Jesus' Attitude Toward Women Versus Paul's Attitude
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This 11 page paper explores how Jesus and Paul each viewed and treated women. There has long been a controversy about some remarks attributed to Paul in two specific letters he wrote. The remarks are the most negative comments about women that can be found in the Bible. Thus, Paul has the reputation of disliking or devaluing women. But, is this the truth? The writer uses Biblical text and expert theological opinions to discuss how each perceived women and their role and how each treated women. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGpaul.rtf

Joseph Campbell on Religion
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A 5 page discussion of the work of Joseph Campbell who dedicated much of his life to the study of mythology in primitive and occidental religions. Outlines his impressions of the importance of religion and ritual to societal structure and our ultimate purpose in that society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPestRlg.wps

Lao Tzu and Taoism
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An 8 page overview of the philosophy of Taoism and the man to whom it is attributed, Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu recorded his teachings in the manuscript which would come to be known as the “Tao Te Ching”. “Tao” is translated literally to mean “the Way” or the “Way of Nature”. “Tao Te Ching” translates to mean “The Way and its Power”. The philosophy which would result did so in direct response to a number of social, political, and philosophical factors. Tao Tzu’s teachings, however, have managed to travel through time and to be reflected even in contemporary Taoism.
Filename: PPtaoism.rtf

Learning the Miracle of Mindfulness with Ease
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Personal response to reading The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh. Reading The Miracle of Mindfulness is a practice in mindfulness because of the author’s and translator’s simple use of mindfulness in creating the written record of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Vietnamese Buddhist philosophy. For example, even before getting past the introduction, on page viii (the second page of the introduction), the reader begins to become aware of his breathing solely with the first mention of its importance. This is before the first definition of breath on page fifteen as a “bridge of consciousness” that unites body and mind and provides the means for focusing on breathing to practice mindfulness and calm. The Miracle of Mindfulness is a method that draws you in and gets you practicing it without agreement and without opportunity for dissent – and as you read through the book, you learn each message in a very personal way through the conscious act of reading. 1 work cited. jvmindfl.rtf
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Life After Death: Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism
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A 5 page paper which examines the religious beliefs concerning life after death as seen in Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RArlgdth.rtf

Lord Krishna's Advice to Arjuna
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This 3 page paper discusses the advice Krishna gives to Prince Arjuna just before a battle, which is to fight because the immortal soul cannot be killed. The paper also argues that there are better options than Krishna's command to fight. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVKriArj.rtf

Mahabharata
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This 5 page report discusses “Mahabharata,” the largest epic in the history of mankind. It describes events that took place in ancient bhaarata around 5000 BCE. The main event was the appearance of Lord Krishna - the 8th avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. The Mahabharata serves as both sacred text and a portal through which the modern world may consider the ancient realms of India. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWmahab.rtf

Major World Religions
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A 5 page paper. There are more than 4,000 different faith groups in the world, 20 of which are typically identified as 'the major world religions.' This paper discusses the largest five plus Judaism. The names and purposes of the primary religious texts for each religion is identified. The literary techniques for teaching lessons are also identified. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGwrldrl.rtf

Mattheissen: “The Snow Leopard”
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This 5 page paper argues that Peter Mattheissen’s book “The Snow Leopard” is as much about his journey of self-discovery as it is a story about his explorations of the Himalayas. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVsnolep.rtf

Medical Aspects of Hinduism
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A 5 page discussion of the cultural considerations which must be made when considering the health needs of Hindus. Not only does dealing with Hindus patients become complicated on the basis of their traditional beliefs in regards to health care, it can become complicated due to these patients’ lack of access to health care and their high propensities for certain diseases and conditions. Most importantly, however, is the variation in perception of health care which exists between Hindus and the difficulties encountered by the medical professional in recognizing traditional dictates while developing an effective health care plan. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPhinduM.rtf

Medieval Times: The West and Islam
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A 6 page paper which examines the Medieval civilizations in the west and in Islam, with an analysis concerning bow they perceived themselves and the “other” between 650 and 1450. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: RAmisw.rtf

Modernity and the Kama Sutra
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Modern society is obsessed with sex. Any glance at the television screen, tabloids, or even traditional news outlets informs of a world that cannot get enough of the dirty details of a star’s sexual affairs or even those of a Prince and Princess or a President of a country. Today, movie stars and celebrities are considered automatic ambassadors for a country, making the sexploits of these national figures even more riveting to most people than serious global issues. In fact, there is no taboo sexual subject. This makes it difficult for a religious text such as the Kama Sutra to be held up as a religious document and retain the proper respect it is due. 4 works cited. jvkamasu.rtf
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Moral Code and Kinship Obligations: A Comparison of Islam and Confucianism
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A 9 page discussion of the relationships that exist between moral code and kinship obligation for these two philosophies. This paper addresses four specific questions regarding moral code’s basis of legitimacy, the way that kinship obligations are subordinated to the transcending moral code, the way kinship obligations are incorporated into the transcending moral code, and the way the differing perceptions of the afterlife support the conformity to the transcending moral code. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Muhammad and Buddha
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An 8 page paper which examines the figures of Muhammad and Buddha, comparing and contrasting the two. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAmuhbud.rtf

Musui's Story
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5 pages in length. Musui's Story tells of the life of a samurai in the lower class of his society who gave up the aspirations expected of him in order to learn from those who were beneath him according to societal rules of the time. It is a fact that religion in society played a role in Musui's story, and that is the focus of this excellent paper.
Filename: JGAmusui.wps

Myth, Symbol & Ritual/Shintoism
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An 8 page research paper that discusses the nature of myth and symbol in Shinto ritual. Japanese mythology, which plays a major role in Shinto beliefs, encompasses an intricate and complex system of beliefs. The Shinto pantheon consists of 8000 kami (Japanese for "gods" or "spirits") (Japanese mythology). The Kojiki ("Record of Ancient Things") is the oldest recognized book of Japanese myths, legends and history (Japanese mythology). One notable feature of Japanese mythology is that it explains the origin of the Imperial family, while also assigning them godhood (Japanese mythology). Unlike other national mythologies, in which there is a clear line that divides myth from everyday life, Shinto beliefs and ways of thinking are deeply intertwined with the subconscious social fabric of modern Japanese society (Shinto). Examination of Japanese myths, symbols and rituals illustrates this fact and how Shintoism continues to influence modern Japanese life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khshinmy.rtf

Mythology in Hinduism
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This 4 page paper examines Hinduism, particularly as it respects gods and goddesses. Specific information is relayed about the deities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA515myt.rtf

Nagarjuna: An Argument Against the Static Absolutism of Reality
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A 6 page overview of the arguments of the Indian philosopher Nagarjuna who lived between the first and second century CE, some five hundred years after the death of Buddha. This was a time of dramatic debates regarding Buddhist doctrine and practice and Nagarjuna philosophy would come to be accepted by a major component of Buddhist followers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPindNrj.rtf

Nature in Lao Tzu's 'Tao Te Ching'
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This 5 page paper looks at the way in which this book, a basis of the Taoist path, perceives nature and mans place within nature. All the points raised are supported with quoted from the book. The bibliography cites one source.
Filename: TEtoabok.wps

Neo-Buddhism in India
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of buddhism as well as its place in India today. How it has been viewed as better than Hinduism and how it has affected the caste system are some things explored. The caste system and its detrimental nature is also discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA311Neo.rtf

ON BEING FEMALE AND HINDU
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This 5 page paper gives an overview of the woman and her role as a female in the Hindu faith. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MBhindu.rtf

Origins and Influences of Buddhism
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This 4 page paper examines the history of Buddhism and its significance, particularly in China and Japan.Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA752Bud.rtf