is the Chinese upper class in order to prevent further conversion and acceptance of Buddhism. Confucianism was most popular among the upper classes, due to the extensive education the wealthy received based on Confucianism. Negative responses were common among the Chinese population due to the many ...
The Belt and Road Initiative is a creative development that takes on and carries forward the spirit of the ancient silk routes – two of the great achievements in human history and civilization. It enriches the ancient spirit with the zeitgeist and culture of the new era, and provides a platf...
I. What is Anarchism? Modern civilisation faces three potentially catastrophic crises: Social breakdown- rising rates of poverty, homelessness, crime, violence, alienation, drug and alcohol abuse, social isolation, ignorance, etc. Organized mass murder (war)and the proliferation of WMDs - weapons ...
Thanissaro, Phra Nicholas, 2012. "What makes you not a Buddhist?: A preliminary mapping of values." Contemporary Buddhism, 13(2): pp. 321-347.What Makes You Not a Buddhist?: A Preliminary Mapping of Values." Contemporary Buddhism 13 (2012): 321-47....
One of the main tenets of Buddhism is to live in the present. When a Thai saysmai bpen raito you they mean something like “it is already in the past and so it doesn't exist“. Just as if it never happened. Give Up Control ...
As consolation, I turned toward the spiritual, seeking a sense of acceptance about matters beyond my control by reflecting on Buddhism’s five remembrances. I am of the nature to grow old. I am of the nature to experience illness. I am of the nature to die. So go the first three. ...
Hinduism is thought to go beyond religion to describe a way of life (known as a Dharma). Hinduism comes from India and is practiced by over 900 million folks across the globe making it the third largest religion based on population.
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In the 13th century, afterthe decline of Buddhism in India, Sanchi wasabandoned and the jungle quickly moved in. The lostcity was rediscovered in 1818 by a British officer.Palenque is much smaller than some of the otherlost cities of the Mayan in Mexico, but it containssome of the finest...
Half of the population in South Korea does not practice any formalreligion. The most dominating religion is Buddhism due to its long history and cultural influence; Protestantism and Roman Catholicism have grown rapidly. Despite of prevailing Buddhism culture in Korea, I barely have had chances to...