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soul that transmigrates from one body to another at death (reincarnation); and the law of karma that determines ones destiny both ...

than this small fact. A bit of information about Hinduism will help to shed light on why pilgrimage is so important to the Hindu...

to merge . This would seem to be a level in ones spiritual development, in fact, it would be the final level on earth since Nirvan...

further, a historical religion while Hinduism cannot be traced to one particular person or era (1998). Further, while Islam is dep...

conclusions based on more recent findings in archaeology, cultural analysis, astronomical references, and literary analysis" (Robi...

In this 4-page paper, the author describes the importance of texts and temples in Buddhism and Hinduism. The views of a representa...

about the existence of God" (Thuruthiyil). However, there are some factors common to the various religions that come under the umb...

most ancient religions. Monotheistic, Jews believe that creation is the work of a "single, all-knowing divinity" and that everythi...

Religion offers tremendous insight into life. Most religions regard our worldly lives as tests where we must endure a certain...

happen to good people?" is basically addressing the problem of evil, and why an omnipotent divine being would allow evil to exist...

in the United Kingdom" and focus on changes primarily between the middle to the end of the twentieth century (Peach & Gale, 2003)....

This research paper presents the health beliefs of three world religions, specifically Indigenous Sacred Ways, Hinduism and Buddhi...

This essay presents a discussion of specific traditions and beliefs relevant to the Hinduism and Christianity. Seven pages in leng...

events of the faith, such as God coming to earth in the form of man only once. It was also created out of love. "Although the worl...

Spanish). The Mexican Web site relies on more attractive visuals than does the Australian Web site -- the beautiful woman wearing ...

as Jainism and Buddhism (Gray, 2005). In light of these facts we can see that the Hindu religion is one that is incredibly diverse...

over the centuries, and in those changes we can see the way in which the teachings of the religion have turned outward to impact t...

centres (Veylanswami, 2002). One example is the community created in Toronto Canada by the 300,000 Tamil Hindus that live around ...

the Internet that dealt with three topics: the values and beliefs of Hinduism; the advantages and disadvantages of a college educa...

human being itself is the Purusha and thus an infinite being. He only has to liberate himself from the bondage of Maya to realise ...

They believe that there is only one acceptable religion and that is theirs. Things are beginning to change in modern society, how...

eternal soul and reap what you sow....Christianity" maintains "the notion of an eternal soul, a single lifetime, and eternal bliss...

had not merely been a practical matter, but one of deep, psychological significance (1990). They had rejected a system that condem...

is the Purusha and thus an infinite being. He only has to liberate himself from the bondage of Maya to realise himself" (Indian Re...

laborer such as a farmer, a tradesman or one in the military3. Like in any other profession, in order to obtain his goal, a monk m...

simply to the "Tao" or "the Way" (Rasmussen, 2001). They "seldom refer to God" (Rasmussen, 2001). In addition, they do not refer "...

of Hinduism, and it is generally revered and considered to be the source of dharma.5 "Veda" can be translated literally as "knowl...

the fact that "The Buddhists consider the world to be full of sorrow and regard ending the sorrow as the chief aim of human life" ...

is thought to have healing properties and it is known to lower blood pressure for example. Yet, meditation stems from Buddhism (Vi...

paths of their hair and the red dot or bindi that is displayed on the forehead" indicate they are sexually active in many ways (La...