Dalai Lama
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This 12 page paper explores the role of the Dalai Lama, and how his "office" fits into the structure of Buddhism as practiced in Tibet. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVDalail.rtf

Dalai Lama/ "Opening the Eye of New Awareness"
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A 6 page summation and analysis of Opening the Eye of New Awareness by Tenzin Gyatzo (the 14th Dalai Lama). After summarizing the Buddhist philosophy, the writer does a comparison with Christianity. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khdalai.wps

Dalai Lama’s Ethic of Compassion, Featured in “Kindness, Clarity and Insight”
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A 5 page paper which examines the Buddhist view of compassion, as interpreted by Tibet’s fourteenth Dalai Lama, and how it is the essential component in helping others. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGdalai.rtf

Definitions of Spiritual Specialist, Dharma and Ahimsa
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This 5 page paper defines and explains what are meant by the terms Spiritual Specialist, Dharma and Ahimsa and how they may be seen in practice. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEdhaahm.rtf

Development of Buddhism
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An 8 page paper which examines the development of Buddhism in China. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAcbud.rtf

Development of Religion in Ancient Egypt
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This 12 page paper discusses the development of religion in ancient Egypt, and how it developed alongside the Egyptian civilization. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVEgyRel.rtf

Differences Between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism
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A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of these 2 sects of Buddhist belief. Just as there are several different forms of Christianity, (such as Protestant, Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox), as well as different forms of Judaism (such as orthodox and reform), there are also different forms of Buddhism, the two primary divisions being Theravada and Mahayana. The following examination of these schools of Buddhist belief discusses their differences as well as their similarities and ending with a discussion as to whether or not these systems of belief are compatible. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khthemah.rtf

Discovering the Radiant Mind
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Personal response to reading The Radiant Mind collection edited by Jean Smith. The Radiant Mind is a practice in walking the path of Buddha. It is the search for knowledge like walking a path in search of teachers, except that the teachers are all located in one place, The Radiant Mind. Not only is the reader privy to the history of Buddha and Buddhism, but is also provided a means to begin practicing Vietnamese Buddhism, or “the Mindful way” (39), which can be translated to mental discipline. 1 work cited. jvRadntM.rtf
Filename: jvRadntM.rtf

Distinguishing Between Nirvana and Moksha
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A 5 page paper discussing the distinction between Buddhist Nirvana (attainment of perfect knowledge) and Hindu Moksha (freedom from all matter). The terms have been used interchangeably and likely will continue to be, which appears not to be problematic for religious leaders of either the Buddhist or Hindu religion. There are differences, but the final result for the individual is the same: incarnations are finished and he will not be required to return to another body. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSnirvMoksha.rtf

Diversity in Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of this brand of buddhism and explores how the organization--NSA which later would split to become two distinct entities--promotes diversity. Despite problems in the organization, the buddhist teachings would continue. A history of the organization is included. Diversity is defined. A proposal for the paper is also included. Bibliography lists15 sources.
Filename: SA209NSA.rtf

Divinity & Tibetan Lamas
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A 7 page research paper that considers the questions of why Tibetan Lamas are considered to be divine. The writer first gives background to Tibetan Lamaism and its principal tenets and then explores the subject of Lamaic divinity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khlamas.rtf

East Meets West in “Dharma Bums” by Jack Kerouac
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A 5 page paper which examines how Jack Kerouac’s novel “Dharma Bums” illustrates East meeting West in terms of social and spiritual endeavors. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbums.rtf

Eastern and Western Christendom and Islam: A Triangular Relationship
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A 4 page discussion of the triangular relationship that existed throughout the middle ages between Islam and Eastern and Western Christendom. This relationship was ended with the united effort of the Eastern and Western Christendom to overthrow the Arabs. Includes a 1 page Roman Numerous Outline. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPchrst2.rtf

Eastern Beliefs
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The concept of the 'nothingness' of self is one that allows for the transcendence of the empirical experience. This 7 page paper argues that Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism all incorporate the idea of 'nothingness' as it pertains to an understanding of the a priori and in juxtaposition with the empirical. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTestrlg.wps

Eastern Religious Traditions and Modern Medicine
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A 4 page paper which examines the role Eastern religious traditions play in modern medicine, focusing upon how societal views of spirituality and religion have been influenced. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGeastmed.rtf

Exegeses Of Antioch And Alexandria
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A 9 page paper that explains the controversy between the Antiochene exegeses and the Alexandrine exegeses in the first few centuries. One was literal, one was allegorical. The early church fathers were trying to answer questions like what the purpose of Scripture was and the divine/human nature of Jesus. The essay provides background on the development of the Christian school in Alexandria and the city's importance in the world. The arguments of each side are presented. The issue found itself discussed in the different councils. The question the writer eventually answers is: Was the controversy between the Alexandrines and the Antiochenes resolved by the early 5th century? Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGexgcv.rtf

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