Category: Buddhism
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Gender Roles in the Buddhist Culture
The Buddhist temple leaders teaching shows that gender differences do not significantly impact spiritual advancement. Furthermore, the leaders do not provide fundamental differences that exist between men and females in the areas of spiritual advancement. However, Buddhist religious norms regarding the role of women and men in society differ significantly from nation to nation, which…
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The Religious Position of Women and Men in Buddhist Countries: Sri Lanka
The position accorded to women in all spheres of activity has been a subject of considerable interest in recent decades. Significant changes in the role played by women in social, economic, and even political life transcend the position accorded to women in many religious traditions of the world. The social freedom enjoyed by women and…
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King Asoka Spreading Buddhism Along the Silk Road
Table of Contents The History and Practice of Buddhism: Brief Overview King Asoka’s Politics The Silk Road Promotion of Buddhism as a Political Strategy Conclusion Bibliography Nowadays, Buddhism is one of the major religions in the world and is practiced by diverse communities across countries and continents. The active spread of Buddhism from India, where…
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Incurable Disease in Christianity and Buddhism
Table of Contents Introduction Worldview of Christianity Worldview of Buddhism Ethical Analysis of George’s Case Conclusion References Introduction Religious beliefs play a crucial role in a person’s life, especially when there is a need to make a life-changing decision. In the case of George’s untreatable illness, the patient has decided to consider an option of…
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Death & Dying Ethics in Christianity and Buddhism
Introduction Suffering from a disease is a challenge for anyone, but knowing that one’s condition is incurable is an entirely different experience. Frequently, people who know that their health will never be restored, decide to perform euthanasia and not be a burden for their caregivers. George, the person from the case study, is considering such…
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Incurable Disease in Christianity and Buddhism
Table of Contents Introduction Worldview of Christianity Worldview of Buddhism Ethical Analysis of George’s Case Conclusion References Introduction Religious beliefs play a crucial role in a person’s life, especially when there is a need to make a life-changing decision. In the case of George’s untreatable illness, the patient has decided to consider an option of…
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Death & Dying Ethics in Christianity and Buddhism
Introduction Suffering from a disease is a challenge for anyone, but knowing that one’s condition is incurable is an entirely different experience. Frequently, people who know that their health will never be restored, decide to perform euthanasia and not be a burden for their caregivers. George, the person from the case study, is considering such…
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Healthcare Provider and Faith Diversity: Native American Spirituality, Buddhism, and Sikhism
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Native American spirituality Buddhism Sikhs Conclusion References Abstract This paper outlines an explicit view on the following diverse faiths in regard to healthcare provision: Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and Sikhism. It also elaborates on the spiritual perspective on healing as presented by the three faiths. The various ways of healing…
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Death & Dying Ethics in Buddhism and Christianity
Introduction The concept of cultural competence empowers nurse practitioners (NPs) to develop personalized care delivery models. They should also take their patients’ needs, expectations, and religious backgrounds seriously. The selected case study reveals that George is suffering from a condition called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The paper presented below describes the ethical challenge George is…
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Tea in the Prism of Zen Buddhism and Health
Table of Contents Philosophy of Zen Buddhism Interconnection between Zen Buddhism and the Tea Ceremony History of the Tea Ceremony Order of the Tea Ceremony Impact on Human Health Conclusion References The Japanese tea ceremony is considered as a cultural asset and has genuinely distinctive features. The tea ceremony is uniquely Japanese because it is…