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Islam/Buddhism

            
             Buddhism is the name attributed to an intricate system of beliefs developed around the teachings of a single man known as Siddharta Gautama Buddha. It was developed around 560 B.C. and is the main belief system of those in Southeast Asia. This religion is based on Buddha's personal experience of enlightenment, which resulted after he ventured outside the palace walls from which he lived and saw how life really was. It was after his enlightenment that he discovered the Four Noble Truths, which are the foundation for all forms of Buddhists philosophy.
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             1. Knowledge of suffering.
             2. Source of suffering.
             3. Removal of suffering.
             4. The way to the removal.
             The Eightfold Path also comes from Buddha, which teaches to practice moderation. If followed one may achieve true enlightenment, or nirvana. Nirvana is reaching Brahma in one lifetime. Brahma was believed to be the creator god. Buddha believed that if you lived a perfect life you would not have to continue in the samsara. The basic way to do this is the Eight Fold Path, which is as follows:.
             1. Right knowledge.
             2. Right attitude.
             3. Right speech.
             4. Right action.
             5. Right living.
             6. Right effort.
             7. Right mindfulness.
             8. Right composure.
             Buddhists believe that if you follow this you will be enlightened. If you break an area in the Eight Fold Path, then you cannot achieve nirvana. One of the only ways to achieve nirvana in one lifetime is to become a monk. Reaching nirvana is the one true goal of a Buddhist. .
             Islam.
             Islam is a monotheistic religion, based on the belief of one God. This religion was thought to have originated around 570 A.D., whose believers primarily live in Indonesia. Within Islam, the believer (called a Muslim,) uses the Arabic word for God, Allah, to refer to the creator of the world and of all life within it. He is viewed as the sole God - creator, and restorer of the world. In the Islamic faith it is the will of Allah, to which man must submit.


Essays Related to Islam/Buddhism

1. Buddhism vs Islam

Islam vs Buddhism Islam and Buddhism Islam and Buddhism are two distinct religious traditions that provide their own meaningful responses to the fundamental questions about life. ... Buddhism on the other hand, recognizes no creator god who initially brought the universe into existence and continues to control it in the way that Allah controls everything that is or happens in the universe from the smallest to the greatest events. The founder of Buddhism, who is known as Buddha, did not want to be worshipped as a god. ... Islam teaches that God created human beings and endowed them with i...

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2. What about Islam or Buddhism

What about Islam or Buddhism? ... Islam is defined as "submission to God. ... As a matter of fact and unfortunately, as well as Islam increased by the death of Muhammad, Buddhism increased when Gautama died at the age of 83 years old. ... The whole focus of Buddhism is founding the inner being. ... This are the questions that the practice of Buddhism most relates to. ...

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3. Judaism vs Chrisianity, Buddhism, and Islam

Judaism is a lot similar in many ways with Chrisianity, Buddhism, and Islam. ... Judaism, Chrisianity, and Islam are all monotheistic which means that they have a belief in only one god. Buddhism believes in many gods which represent different things. ...

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4. World Religions

After Christianity, the next seven largest religions are Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Animism/Paganism, Judaism, Confuciansim, and Daoism. Similarities and differences exist among Judaism, Christianity, Animism/Paganism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, and Daoism, however the greatest similarities can be seen with Buddhism and Hinduism, and the greatest differences can be seen with Christianity, Hinduism, and Animism/Paganism. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are very similar. ... There are many similarities between Hinduism, Buddhism, and Daoism. ... Daoism is very different than Hin...

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5. Asian Religion

These seven religions are Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Islam. ... Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all originated in Jerusalem. Confucianism and Taoism originated in China, Buddhism originated in Tibet, and Hinduism originated in India. ... Islam was also started by Abraham but the people who follow Islam, called Muslims, believe that there was also a prophet by the name of Mohammed. ... Buddhism's origin Tibet wishes to separate from China and be independent. ...

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6. Religions in China

Not just the naming and overviews of these four religions (Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Buddhism), rather the in-depth study of concerns and practices throughout past and present times. ... On the other hand, I am sure the government doesn't see Christianity as a very big threat to the other prime religions, such as Islam of Buddhism. ... Let's look more deeply into the Islamic religion for example. ... The origination beliefs of the Islamic faith are quite interesting. It is believed that Islam began in China during the Caliphate of Uthmanibn Affan, the third caliph of Islam. ...

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7. Islam in India, Southeast Asia, and Africa

The caste system also led to the decline and eventual irrelevancy of Buddhism, allowing the more accepting and varied approach of Hinduism to flourish. ... Buddhism was the main religion of Southeast Asia, as there was an opposition to the Brahmin caste seen in Hindu India. This form of Buddhism was much more focused on personal devotion and meditation than that of other areas. ... In a matter of a century, Buddhism had almost been completely eliminated from the region, as regional rulers converted to Islam to consolidate rule. ... The leaders of this new kingdom favored Islam, and employe...

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8. India

One of the earliest religions after Hinduism in India is Buddhism. ... Soon most of the teachings of Buddhism became a part of Hinduism. Islam brought most of the change to India. Many left Hinduism because of the strict code of the caste system because in Islam all were thought of as equal. Many of the Hindu traditions were stopped in Islam but some still were allowed. ...

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9. Bhuddism, Islam and Christianity

In Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity there was a main event that is central to its respective religion. ... The call of Mohammed and the hegira are central to Islam while Buddha's enlightenment under the Bo tree is the main event in Buddhism. ... In Buddhism, Buddha's enlightenment under the Bo tree is very important and central. ... Mainly, Buddha's enlightenment was central to Buddhism because that is when the ideas from the Buddha were spread and thus started Buddhism. ... In respect to the Islamic religion, it is very important because it began Mohammed on his mission to t...

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