... that ever increasing environmental deterioration around the world threatens the very basis of human life, certainly the quality of life, one is forced to ask the churches - of all religious beliefs - "Where have you been on this issue?" And then, probably more importantly, "Where are you going to be, what part are you going to be playing?" In evaluation of different ... religious beliefs, it is easily apparent that the most religious beliefs are not only aware of the all the ecological concerns but are adamant in fighting to confront the impeding environmental crisis. Both Buddhism and ...

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... those of their faith. My purpose of writing this paper is two fold: to make a reasonable argument of the contribution Buddhism has made and the beliefs a person who truly follows the doctrine should have. Buddhists believe that Nirvana is the Supreme Reality or truth that liberates us from suffering. God is ... The Way of Zen, who like most of the beat generation was not of asian descent. Classic American writers Jack Kerouac, Allan Ginsberg, and Ralph Emerson have been inspired by Buddhism's belief system. It should be noted that the religion exists in a myriad of forms from Zen to Tibe...

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