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Development of Buddhism

in order to trade, with the understanding that China had many things that other parts of the world did not possess. It was also an...

Buddhism and Christianity

to enlightenment. The aim of the focus is to achieve an ultimate and final freedom from existence (Religious Tolerance [1], 2007)....

Examination of Buddhism

cycles and reaches a point where they achieve a position where they no longer find themselves attached to desire, they will find N...

Facts about Buddhism

life; the unity of the human soul with the universal soul, or Atman; the doctrine that self-discovery is also the discovery of the...

Afterlife, Reincarnation, and Religion

In eight pages this paper discusses how the three global religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Catholicism perceive reincarnation a...

Japan, Contrasting Views

Japan's emergence as a modern power has been chronicled as a major tale of the 20th century. This paper compares Kenneth Pyle's Th...

Japan's Outlook on World Politics

to repair the damage done its reputation by its fierce attacks on its neighbors throughout the region in the 1930s and 1940s. A re...

Origins and Influences of Buddhism

and responsible for the advent of Buddhism. To some extent, his unique history would lay the groundwork for his interest in spirit...

Contemporary Religion of Japan

the sun, mountains, lakes, other aspects of nature and even some animals and humans and because of this Shinto is referred to as a...

Abortion and World Religions

In this paper consisting of six pages the religions of Protestantism, Catholicism, and Buddhism are considered within the context ...

Economic Relations Between Thailand and Japan

In twenty pages the economic relationships between these two nations are discussed in a consideration of such topics as Thailand's...

Japanese History

This paper discusses the history of Japan in 7 pages which includes the Tokugawa Shogunate and its importance, contrast and compar...

Political Questions Pertaining to Asia

Democracy, say Communist opposition, is necessary for China to modernize, inasmuch as the fundamental essence of modernization is ...

Postcolonialism In Korea, China And Japan

mean that a country or region was "colonized" by another nation. It can simply refer to political or other ideals and how they hav...

Japan and U.S. Second World War Occupation

of nature. These two factors can be seen in the both the practice of calligraphy., and its design images. In attempting to find ...

Second World War Participation of Japan

In seven pages this paper examines why Japan became embroiled in the Second World War conflict and its failed effort....

US and Japan Trade Conflict

In ten pages this paper discusses the contemporary historical trade conflict between Japan and the United States....

China, Korea, Japan, and Education

In nine pages the Asian system of education is examined in a contrast and comparison of structures in China, Korea, and Japan....

Buddhist Philosophy and Dhammapada

In six pages Buddhism's history is considered with 'dhamma's' main principles summarized. Five sources are cited in the bibliogra...

Mu Ch'i and Ch'an Buddhism

This type of Buddhism is discussed along with one of its primary followers and contributors Mu Ch'i. Art is discussed in the conte...

Overview of 4 Noble Truths in Buddhism

In nine pages this paper examines the individual and the relevance of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths. Six sources are cited in the ...

History of China, the Introduction of Buddhism and its Impact

people embracing it. Ironically, as the two cultures and the two traditions worked to reach a level of harmony in belief, Buddhis...

Asuka Period Art of Japan

In five pages this paper discusses Asuka art in a consideration of Buddhism's introduction and influence with the Horyuji Temple a...

Buddhism's 8 Fold Path and Yoga

In five pages this paper examines Buddhism's 8 Fold Path in this consideration of yoga that analyzes Jack Kornfield's observation ...

Schools of Buddhism

This 2 page paper examines the difference between Vajrayana Buddhism and other types of Buddhism. The writer explains the differen...

What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula

This 5 page paper summarizes and analyzes the book What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula. The writer argues that it is a clear ...

Yoga and the 8 Fold Path of Buddhism

In three pages this paper discusses Buddhism's 8 Fold Path in this overview of yoga. Four sources are cited in the bibliography....

Comparative Analysis of Buddhism and Taoism

"a holy book" but Tao means "the way," simultaneously a path and principle of order. Throughout the centuries, translators have al...

Buddhist and Roman Catholic Monasticism

In seven pages these religious monastic forms are contrasted and compared with a discussion of Buddhism's Mahayana and Theraveda m...

Buddhism and the Second Noble Truth

a "thirst for something" (Samudaya, 2004). As this suggests, the Buddhist view is that the primary cause of human suffering is a...