In the early 15th century, Zheng He, the famous Chinese navigator of the Ming Dynasty, made seven voyages to the Western Seas, which boosted trade along the maritime silk routes. For thousands of years the ancient silk routes served as major arteries of interaction, spanning the valleys of th...
There could be sixth or seventh layers hidden deeply in our mind, which we don't even know they are there or not, just like we don't know if there really is Tao or God , or Śūnyatā / emptiness, or any other concepts referring to the source of everything. (It is possible that...
Dukhais a Sanskrit and Pali word that can be translated to mean “suffering.” It is an important concept in Buddhism and yogic philosophy. The first of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism states that life is suffering, or life is dukha. Thus, Buddha’s teachings were centered around the ce...
The concept of "Amida" (i.e., a Japanese form of the two Sanskrit names of a Buddha: Amitabha (Limitless Light) and Amitayus (Limitless Life) is probably the most important concept in Shin Buddhism, the teachings of Shinran (1173-1262). But people often have a shallow understanding of i...
What Chinese philosophy was based on the teachings of Laozi? What relationship was Confucianism most based on? Name three main concepts of Taoism What do Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism have in common? What are the five elements of Taoism?
What Chinese philosophy was based on the teachings of Laozi? What are some of the qualities that Confucius valued? Who is Confucius in Confucianism? How did Daoism influence Buddhism? How important is the minister in Daoism? What did Lao Tzu teach?
Interestingly, the virtues became even more of a practical moral guide. The virtues replaced were faith, good works, and concord. These are important biblical concepts to Christianity. The apostle Paul reminds us that we are saved by grace through faith, so valuing faith is a no-brainer. Good...
Dharmais an important Hindu, Buddhist and yogic concept, referring to a law or principle which governs the universe. For an individual to live out their dharma is for them to act in accordance with this law. Dharma is considered to be one of the three jewels of Buddhism, alongsidesanghaand...
It is not only Buddhism has behavioral disciplines such as the Five precepts, nearly all of the so many different religion have them. It makes sense, since if you don't behave in a different or particular way, how people can tell that you are a Buddhist or some other religious believer,...
Education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge Awareness Sensing or being cognizant of stimuli. His awareness of the surroundings saved him from the obstacle. Enlightenment (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinctio...