Llist Three Cultures or Subcultures You Identify

ASSIGNMENT 1 1. List the three cultures or subcultures you identify strongly with and rank them from most to least significant in your life. This can be national, ethnic, religious, and they can include subcultures or groups related to your personal interests. The 1st Culture I strongly identify is the Buddhism. The Lord Gautam Buddha died in the start of 5th century B.C. He called his teaching "Dharma" which spread over Asia and soon its formed in three different traditions: Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. These are called vehicles by Buddhists, which means ways to carry pilgrims from suffering to enlightenment. As I practice Buddhism, I thoroughly believe in Observation of moral precepts, Cultivation of the Paramitas. Four noble truths of Buddhism are: Dukha- existence is suffering, Samudaya- suffering has a cause, Nirodha- there is a cessation of suffering, Marga- is the way to the renouncement of Tanha. The 2nd Culture I strongly identify is the Durga Puja which is celebrated by Hindu Bengali and other Eastern Indian States. Durga Puja celebrate the victory of the Goddess Durga over the Mahishasura the demon king. I like their ritual. The way they celebrate the victory of Goddess Durga in such an enchanting way and how they warmly welcome Goddess in their house as a guest. It's 10 days celebration they enjoy Durga Puja with authentic Bengali cuisine. First day is known as Mahalaya, a day on which battle broke between goddess Durga and Mahishasura . And on the last day it ends with "Sindoor Khela". The 3rd Culture I strongly identify is South Korean Culture. It is deeply influence by Buddhism but due to to South Korea being ambiguous there is no exclusive criterion by Buddhist unlike Christian Korean population. The most popular culture in South Korea is "Hallyu". There Unique Handicrafts, Music, K-dramas and traditional clothing always facinates me. 2. Identify one representative object from the Humanities for each of the cultures or subcultures you are identified with. For 1st Culture- Tripitaka, which is holy book of Buddhist. For 2nd Culture- Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. For 3rd Culture- Yangdrung is main symbol of Korean Buddhism. 3. In few words explain how the cultural object reflect the culture in which it exist. Consider which aspects of culture have relevance for each object: politics, history, religion, social receptions, Technology, media, education and so on. Culture- features and knowledge of a specific class of people, enclose religion, music, cuisine, language and social habits. Our Culture defines the way of our living habits and practice. Buddhism appealed to dalits( lower caste people) because it focus attention on individual parts to make enlightment and salvation, which can be achieved in this lifetime.