The Influence of Buddhism on Asia :
An 8 page paper that
discusses the advent of Buddhism in India and its spread
throughout Asia. The paper focuses on how the malleable
nature of Buddhism allowed it to insinuate itself in many
different cultures, often changing the very nature of existing
religions. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Buddinfl.wps The Introduction & Impact Of Buddhism In Chinese
History : This 8 page paper provides a basic overview of the
introduction and adoption of Buddhism in China. No
bibliography. Budpap.wps
Buddhism in China Analyzed : A 5 page paper
examining
how the religious practices of Buddhism found their way to
China and became an integral part of both Chinese philosophy
and religion. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Budchin.wps
The Impact of Buddhism on Asian Aesthetics : A 7
page
research paper on Buddhism and art especially in China and
India. The writer details the general tenets of Hinduism,
Confucianism, and Buddhism, and the changes in visual and
written arts with the dominance of each. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Buddhart.wps
Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism : An 8 page essay
on
the similarities and differences between these two sects of
Buddhism including historical background behind their split.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Budhis.wps
Practices of Samatha & Vippassana Buddhist Meditation :
This 8 page report discusses meditative practices of Buddhism
known as samatha and vippassanan and their relationship to
both calming and insight. The report also discusses how the
ideas differ and still encompass one another. Bibliography lists
7 sources as references. Samvip.wps
Chan Buddhism & Mu-Chi : A 7 page
paper on the art of
Chan Buddhism with special attention on one of its masters,
Mu-Chi (Fa-chang). Chan Buddhism has often been
considered one of the most irreligious of religions. It had great
impact on the world of art especially during the flower and bird
school of the Sung dynasty. During a part of that dynastys
reign Mu-Chi was known as a master of painting as well as a
monk himself. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Chanbudd.wps
Zen Buddhism : This 4 page paper looks at the
cultural
impact of Zen Buddhism on the Eastern and Western
communities. The writer looks at the transitions in Buddhist
perspectives within Asian countries, including Japan, and the
effects of the introduction of Zen Buddhism into Western
philosophies in the 1950s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Buddhism1.wps
Dhammapada : 6 page paper on this Buddhist
philosophy.
The writer explores the history of Buddhism and 'dhamma" and
gives a summary of its basic principles. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Dhamma.wps
Ramayanas Grounding In The Dhammapada : A 5
page
paper relating three events of the Ramayana to corresponding
verses from the Dhammapada. The events are Ramas reaction
to the news of his banishment; his brother Bharatas pledge to
return the throne to Rama at the end of his term of banishment;
and Sitas abduction. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Ramayana.wps
Buddhism - Pratityasamutpada & Zen Koans : A 5
page
research essay on the similar use of koans between the
pratityasamutpada (ancient) and Zen forms of Buddhism. The
writer provides a background for the similarity between the two
forms of Buddhism, and discusses examples of the koans and
the reasons behind themthe Middle Way. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Zenprat.doc
Heidegger, Zen Buddhism, and the Value of Meditative
Thinking : A 9 page paper outlining the teachings of
Heidegger and Zen Buddhists. The writer examines the
similarities in both views of reality, self, and the value of
meditation as it relates to their ideas. Bibliography lists 2
sources. Heidegge.wps
Women in Buddhism : A 6 page research paper on the
emergence of Buddhist feminism and the quest for equality
within the Buddhist religion. The paper gives a brief
background of the Buddhist background of male domination
and describes the struggle and achievement of Buddhist women
within the last 15 years to attain equality. Bibliography lists 8
sources. Womenb.wps
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