Lao Tzu and Taoism
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An 8 page overview of the philosophy of Taoism and the man to whom it is attributed, Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu recorded his teachings in the manuscript which would come to be known as the “Tao Te Ching”. “Tao” is translated literally to mean “the Way” or the “Way of Nature”. “Tao Te Ching” translates to mean “The Way and its Power”. The philosophy which would result did so in direct response to a number of social, political, and philosophical factors. Tao Tzu’s teachings, however, have managed to travel through time and to be reflected even in contemporary Taoism.
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Learning the Miracle of Mindfulness with Ease
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Personal response to reading The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh. Reading The Miracle of Mindfulness is a practice in mindfulness because of the author’s and translator’s simple use of mindfulness in creating the written record of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Vietnamese Buddhist philosophy. For example, even before getting past the introduction, on page viii (the second page of the introduction), the reader begins to become aware of his breathing solely with the first mention of its importance. This is before the first definition of breath on page fifteen as a “bridge of consciousness” that unites body and mind and provides the means for focusing on breathing to practice mindfulness and calm. The Miracle of Mindfulness is a method that draws you in and gets you practicing it without agreement and without opportunity for dissent – and as you read through the book, you learn each message in a very personal way through the conscious act of reading. 1 work cited. jvmindfl.rtf
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Life After Death: Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism
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A 5 page paper which examines the religious beliefs concerning life after death as seen in Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Lord Krishna's Advice to Arjuna
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This 3 page paper discusses the advice Krishna gives to Prince Arjuna just before a battle, which is to fight because the immortal soul cannot be killed. The paper also argues that there are better options than Krishna's command to fight. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVKriArj.rtf

Mahabharata
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This 5 page report discusses “Mahabharata,” the largest epic in the history of mankind. It describes events that took place in ancient bhaarata around 5000 BCE. The main event was the appearance of Lord Krishna - the 8th avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. The Mahabharata serves as both sacred text and a portal through which the modern world may consider the ancient realms of India. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Major World Religions
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A 5 page paper. There are more than 4,000 different faith groups in the world, 20 of which are typically identified as 'the major world religions.' This paper discusses the largest five plus Judaism. The names and purposes of the primary religious texts for each religion is identified. The literary techniques for teaching lessons are also identified. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Mattheissen: “The Snow Leopard”
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This 5 page paper argues that Peter Mattheissen’s book “The Snow Leopard” is as much about his journey of self-discovery as it is a story about his explorations of the Himalayas. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Medical Aspects of Hinduism
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A 5 page discussion of the cultural considerations which must be made when considering the health needs of Hindus. Not only does dealing with Hindus patients become complicated on the basis of their traditional beliefs in regards to health care, it can become complicated due to these patients’ lack of access to health care and their high propensities for certain diseases and conditions. Most importantly, however, is the variation in perception of health care which exists between Hindus and the difficulties encountered by the medical professional in recognizing traditional dictates while developing an effective health care plan. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPhinduM.rtf

Medieval Times: The West and Islam
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A 6 page paper which examines the Medieval civilizations in the west and in Islam, with an analysis concerning bow they perceived themselves and the “other” between 650 and 1450. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Modernity and the Kama Sutra
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Modern society is obsessed with sex. Any glance at the television screen, tabloids, or even traditional news outlets informs of a world that cannot get enough of the dirty details of a star’s sexual affairs or even those of a Prince and Princess or a President of a country. Today, movie stars and celebrities are considered automatic ambassadors for a country, making the sexploits of these national figures even more riveting to most people than serious global issues. In fact, there is no taboo sexual subject. This makes it difficult for a religious text such as the Kama Sutra to be held up as a religious document and retain the proper respect it is due. 4 works cited. jvkamasu.rtf
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Moral Code and Kinship Obligations: A Comparison of Islam and Confucianism
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A 9 page discussion of the relationships that exist between moral code and kinship obligation for these two philosophies. This paper addresses four specific questions regarding moral code’s basis of legitimacy, the way that kinship obligations are subordinated to the transcending moral code, the way kinship obligations are incorporated into the transcending moral code, and the way the differing perceptions of the afterlife support the conformity to the transcending moral code. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Muhammad and Buddha
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An 8 page paper which examines the figures of Muhammad and Buddha, comparing and contrasting the two. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAmuhbud.rtf

Musui's Story
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5 pages in length. Musui's Story tells of the life of a samurai in the lower class of his society who gave up the aspirations expected of him in order to learn from those who were beneath him according to societal rules of the time. It is a fact that religion in society played a role in Musui's story, and that is the focus of this excellent paper.
Filename: JGAmusui.wps

Myth, Symbol & Ritual/Shintoism
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An 8 page research paper that discusses the nature of myth and symbol in Shinto ritual. Japanese mythology, which plays a major role in Shinto beliefs, encompasses an intricate and complex system of beliefs. The Shinto pantheon consists of 8000 kami (Japanese for "gods" or "spirits") (Japanese mythology). The Kojiki ("Record of Ancient Things") is the oldest recognized book of Japanese myths, legends and history (Japanese mythology). One notable feature of Japanese mythology is that it explains the origin of the Imperial family, while also assigning them godhood (Japanese mythology). Unlike other national mythologies, in which there is a clear line that divides myth from everyday life, Shinto beliefs and ways of thinking are deeply intertwined with the subconscious social fabric of modern Japanese society (Shinto). Examination of Japanese myths, symbols and rituals illustrates this fact and how Shintoism continues to influence modern Japanese life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Mythology in Hinduism
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This 4 page paper examines Hinduism, particularly as it respects gods and goddesses. Specific information is relayed about the deities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA515myt.rtf

Nagarjuna: An Argument Against the Static Absolutism of Reality
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A 6 page overview of the arguments of the Indian philosopher Nagarjuna who lived between the first and second century CE, some five hundred years after the death of Buddha. This was a time of dramatic debates regarding Buddhist doctrine and practice and Nagarjuna philosophy would come to be accepted by a major component of Buddhist followers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPindNrj.rtf

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