The novella Heart of Darkness opens and closes with a Marlow seating in a Buddha like posture, and so regarded as modern day Buddha. The author Joseph Conrad gives an obscure picture of Buddhism in the pose of Marlow. The pose also represents him to a certain degree philosophical and wise because Marlow keenly observes human life and nature in his voyage. The basis for the common portrayal of Marlow as a meditating figure perhaps due to the Marlow’s intentions...
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The Buddhist conception of karma, therefore, was viewed as a person's acts and their ethical consequences. The early Buddhist text was utilized so as to understand the idea of karma by Buddhist. The main work which profoundly cleanses is managed without individual thought processes, without want for acclaim or open acknowledgment or common significance. Buddhist speaks lacking emphasis all alone mental intentions or imperative desires and requests or physical inclinations. According to karma theory, without vanity or unrefined self-attestation or...
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Zen Buddhism traces its beginnings directly back to Sakyamuni, the leader of the Buddhist religion. The Buddha realized that even if we have everything we desire, we are still unhappy. This is because true happiness does not depend on what we have, but on what we are. The core ideal of Zen Buddhism is the endeavor of comprehending the meaning of life, without being deluded by logical thought or language. Zen helps to look inside each individual to find enlightenment....
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“It is an individual’s accumulation of good or evil karma and also his dominating character traits, good or evil, which affect the karmic result.” Karma is the law of moral causation. The theory of karma is a fundamental doctrine in Buddhism. This belief was prevalent in India before the advent of the Buddha. Nevertheless, it was the Buddha who explained and formulated this doctrine in the complete form in which we have it today. In Buddhism, the Sanskrit word Karma...
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India is a country in South Asia, which is rich for its culture and spirituality. This country is in the second position with the most population in the world. The density of India makes a lot of diversity that arises in society, especially Indian culture. The existing culture is strongly influenced by the existence of religion. Nevertheless, that could happen as India is the birthplace of three big religions there, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. This factor causes in India, religions...
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Abstract According to the Vedas, all material fundamentals are inculcated with the modes of nature or gunas- sattava, rajas, and tamas. Understanding the guna mode of an individual is the key to behavioral analysis. Different individuals may have different intensities of sattava, rajas and tamas gunas. As defined by Lord Krishna in 14th chapter of Bhagwat Geeta Sattva is the state of harmony, balance, joy and intelligence. This paper conceptualizes the Sattvik model which describes the interplay of attributes (gunas),...
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Abstract This study looks at Julie Otsuka’s renowned novel, The Buddha in the Attic (2011), in the light of its representation of the mental and psychological colonization of Japanese emigrants in America. It draws upon Homi K. Bhabha’s notions of “unhomeliness”, “ambivalence” and “mimicry”. A close scrutinizing of the novel reveals Otsuka’s grave concern ̶ as a Japanese-American herself ̶ for the Japanese emigrants living in America; the troubles they have faced and the mistreats they have suffered in America...
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In his later years, people forged to him as if they were to come to a divine creature asking what he was. They foster questions-like “are you a god, an angel or a saint?” But the Buddha answered “I am awake.” (Smith and Novak, 2004). A man who woke up from dreaming and shook off the daze from the dreamlike vagaries of ordinary awareness who’s liberated and free and escapes from countless death and rebirth. It became his title for...
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In both novels, the author’s present the way in which society’s expectations of men and women can be detrimental to a person if these expectations are not defied. Both Kureishi and Woolf explore how women are oppressed by society, and how opposing this oppression is crucial in order to progress as a society. Both novels are also concerned with the suffering caused by stereotypical views of masculinity and how men should behave. Furthermore, both novels present the way in which...
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INTRODUCTION This research paper focusses primarily on the theme of ‘Critical Regionalism’, a significant architectural movement. I will discuss and outline the main themes involved in critical regionalism and analyse ‘The Water Temple’ by Tadao Ando located in Hompukuji, Japan. I will evaluate the success of this building in restoring traditional Japanese architecture by using contemporary styles and materials, focussing on the primary themes involved in critical regionalism, such as the location and placelessness as well as historic Japanese notions...
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ABSTRACT Penglipuran Village is located about 6 kilometers from Bangli City, and 1 kilometer from Kubu Village, Penglipuran is one of the quietest, cleanest and most peaceful villages in the entire country, and one of the three cleanest overall in the world. Untouched by modernization. The reason the author chose to research Penglipuran village tourism is to inform the reader about how Penglipuran villagers maintain the cleanliness of the village. Then also for the reader to know that there is...
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In many different religions, the soul is considered to be “the incorporeal essence of a living being”. It is considered the spiritual 'breath' that gives life to the living organism. Since the soul is such an essential aspect across various religions, this group felt it was important to map the fate of the soul. In Hinduism, Jainism and Ancient Greek Religion, amongst others, the soul undergoes reincarnation, and between births, rests in the after-life. The ultimate goal of a soul...
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'Is there a maxim that should be the basis for all actions in the course of life? Surely it is the maxim of compassion: Do not do to others what you do not want to do to yourself. ' Confucius Karma is the judge of our actions, it is the unseen energy that derives from our behavior that brings with it corresponding consequences and retribution. The karma in Buddhism or Hinduism simply tells us that the effort we made in...
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Buddhism is a philosophy and rеligion composеd of practical tеachings, such as mеditation for еxamplе, which aims to inducе a transformation within thе practitionеr. It promotеs thе dеvеlopmеnt of wisdom, consciousnеss, and goodnеss to rеach a statе of еnlightеnmеnt. Wе havе lеarnеd in class that Karma is causеd by intеntional actions pеrform by individuals not accidеntal actions. In Karma еxistеncе is approachеd as a pеrmanеnt statе of changе. Thе condition for bеnеfiting from that changе is to dеvеlop disciplinе ovеr...
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Zen Buddhism, a blend of Indian Mahayana Buddhism and Taoism, initially started in China. The essence of Zen is attempting to comprehend the significance of life without being misdirected by intelligent idea or language. It requires an extraordinary order which brings about complete suddenness and extreme opportunity. This regular suddenness ought not be mistaken for lack of caution. The core of Zen Buddhism is that every individual is a Buddha. Zen Buddhism propagates finding enlightenment within oneself instead of finding...
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The thirteenth century Japanese Zen master, Dogen Zenji, had the advantage of looking back at eighteen centuries of the development of Buddhist though and practice. Dogen was well informed of earlier Chinese Zen developments, and his writings and teachings show that he was on intimidate terms with the great Zen teachers of the Chinese lineage. One area of Dogen’s teachings that is particularly worthwhile to take note of is his teachings and writings about practice and the nature of Enlightenment...
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In the mid-2000s, the city of Oakland built a traffic median at the corner of 11th avenue and 19th street in an attempt to cease people cutting through the neighborhood to avoid traffic on the main roads. Oakland being Oakland, this meant that the median was promptly treated as an unofficial dumping ground for trash and furniture and whatever else flotsam and jetsam people wanted to get rid of. A local named Dan Stevenson and his wife Lu lived across...
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The saying 'what goes around, comes around,' is the first thing that enters my mind when karma's mentioned. By definition, karma is an action; good or bad, fate, or destined. Karma might be used to explain the meaning of why certain things occur; e.g., I good luck or bad luck, that may be attributed to my karma. Most conventional religions teach about the consequences of our actions; that by doing good deeds, you will not face the results of your...
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The iconic philosophical works of Zen Master Dogen by Yuho Yokoi and The Apology of Socrates by Plato are known for focusing on how to create and follow the path towards gaining true self-knowledge. Each of these philosophers is widely known for emphasizing the significance of true self-knowledge through similarities like self-realization and how to devote attention to each of the philosophical practices. On the other hand, there are key differences between these two beliefs like, for example, where self-knowledge...
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In the current capitalist social climate, happiness is controlled and fueled by greed. Happiness merely becomes a myth with the lack of material possessions. Without physical possessions to curb desire, one can easily fall into material lust. The desire and consumption of material goods, in turn, becomes fundamental human nature. In his poem, “Song of the Grass-Roof Hermitage”, Zen Buddhist master Shitou challenges this viewpoint and suggests that as humans, people have the capacity to ignore material value and live...
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ABSTRACT This paper aims to present the rules and principles of Vastu Shastra; the concept of Sustainable Architecture, which has been laid down by ancient sages for the designing and planning of a residential space in Indian context. The article begins with an attempt to understand the importance of sustainable planning in today’s life by listing down the environmental issue which can be reduced by sustainable architecture also it further explain the important role of vastu shastra in the world...
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Siddharta Guatama, or “The Buddha”, went through a rough and painful life until he reached his goal “enlightenment”. He grew up with his father (his mother died shortly after Buddha was born) and his father wanted him to become the next king. Once Buddha found out everything was connected and everything had a consequence, he went and explored the earth to try and end suffering for everybody. The Buddha showed everyone how good Buddhism is for you are your mind....
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Located at Magelang Regency, Central Java in Indonesia, stands the Borobudur, a Mahayana Buddhist temple built between AD750 and 850. It is widely considered as one of the world’s seven wonders and also the largest Buddhist monumental temple complex in the world. Yet, the most intriguing aspect of this temple is not only its size but what this temple can tell us about the life and the belief of the Central Javanese civilisation existing in that time. The mandala layout,...
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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 only a mischaracterization of happiness, but also detrimental to a person’s wellbeing. The Dalai Lama states that true happiness is cultivated by having a calm state of mind that is rooted in affection, gentleness, and...
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Many turn to their faith for guidance when it comes to sexual relationships, and Buddhists are no exception. A Buddhists ultimate aim is to escape suffering, and they believe that sex, homosexual or otherwise, should be approached with the Right Intention (BBC Bitesize 2020). A Buddhists perspective of Homosexuality is very flexible. Buddhism is considered incredibly diverse (more so than Christianity) and therefore, can be hard to come to conclusions on particular topics. The sociocultural factors that allow the expansion...
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A lot of the myths and other stories are based on the history of Buddhism. The start of Buddhism dates back to 580 BC, when Buddha Siddhartha Gautama was born in the Lumbini, Southern Nepal. When Siddhartha was only a few days old, it is said that a holy man prophesied over the newborn prince. It was foretold that Siddhartha would either be a great ruler, taking over his father role or a great spiritual teacher. His father, the king...
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Both the Christian religion and the Buddhist faith are based on the principles of love. If Buddha and Jesus were to meet I believe they would not try and convert each other but rather shake hands and smile. The parallels between the two faiths are impressive. In this essay I will outline the two faiths with their similarities and differences. Topics covered in this essay include life after death, suffering, and morality which is good and evil. My belief is...
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A good Buddhist life Buddhism is the fourth-largest religion with more than 500 million followers across the globe they teach a concept of enlightenment and try to seek a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and our natural world. According to Buddhist teacher Phakchok Rinpoche “someone who regards themselves as a Buddhist should make offerings upward and practice generosity downward”, this basically means that a person should offer their worshippings and love to the great Buddha and other spiritual...
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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the United States of America’s backbone for collecting and analysing foreign information which is used for counterintelligence, counter terrorism and paramilitary operations. The origins of the CIA date back to 1941 but was under a different name Office of the Coordinator of Information (COI) which only lasted 337 days before being shut down. Created after the outbreak of world war two the OCI delft with intelligence that was being collected with no real direction...
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It all begins with letting go of distracting thoughts and emotions and create space for the world to become part of the mind, body, and soul. Enlightenment is achieved through meditation and realization which is the basis of Zen. To fully comprehend the practice of Zen Buddhism one needs to experience the process and not intellectualize the methods and teachings. Through historical background, rituals and traditions as well as controversial issues an understanding to the path of enlightenment will become...
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