This is a brief presentation on the fundamental question 'Is there a Creator?' and this presentation was given in IIIT-Delhi keeping views from different religions, philosophers and scientists.
The document provides an overview of a 7-day elementary course on self-realization and the Bhagavad Gita. It covers topics like the existence of God, different types of yoga including karma yoga, jnana yoga and bhakti yoga, the science of the soul, karma and reincarnation, different scriptures and establishing a relationship with God. The course emphasizes bhakti yoga or devotional service as the topmost yoga system to attain self-realization and eternal happiness.
Ses 6 if god is one, then why so many religionsReddy Katkam
The document discusses different religions and philosophies. It argues that all major religions share essential principles like belief in God, obedience to spiritual laws, and the path of devotion. While religions present spiritual truths according to the audience, the core message is the same. It promotes chanting the Hare Krishna maha mantra as a way to remember and love God, which is the ultimate goal behind all religions.
The document provides an overview of the four Vaisnava Sampradayas (religious traditions) in India that promote devotion to Vishnu/Krishna. It traces the lineages back through prominent spiritual teachers like Madhvacarya, Ramanujacarya, Nimbarka, and Visnuswami. It then focuses on describing the disciplic succession within the Brahma Sampradaya, highlighting influential Acharyas like Madhvacarya, Jayatirtha, and Bhaktivinode Thakur. It concludes by introducing A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and his mission to spread Gaudiya Vaishnavism
Buddhism originated in India in the 5th century BCE with Siddhartha Gautama's teachings. The core Buddhist beliefs are the Four Noble Truths that recognize life involves suffering and the Eightfold Path provides a framework to end suffering through moral discipline, meditation, and wisdom. Buddhism spread from India and now has over 500 million followers worldwide, split among the Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions which developed from early schisms. Central concepts include samsara, karma, nirvana, and rejecting the Hindu concept of atman in favor of anatman, that there is no fixed self.
The document provides an overview of some of the key foundations and concepts in Hinduism, including its origins in the Indus Valley civilization and Vedic traditions. It discusses concepts like dharma, karma, samsara, the four paths of yoga (karma, jnana, raja, and bhakti), and the Upanishadic idea of Brahman as the ultimate impersonal reality and Atman as the soul. The Vedas and Upanishads are also summarized as some of the earliest Hindu scriptures containing hymns, rituals, and spiritual teachings.
God-given philosophies like Hinduism, Christianity and Islam provided ways for humans to live harmoniously with nature, but man-made philosophies led to environmental problems. Buddhism explained how to end suffering without relying on the physical body. The current human development model is no longer valid and is causing a global catastrophe by disrupting ecosystems. A new philosophical approach is needed that shares resources globally and follows the environmental principles originally described by God.
Updated: 25th Oct 2016 | Current Version: v10.3.2 b [beta]
Added some info of 'What are veda-s?
|| Hari OM ||
Dear Divine Souls, this article is a humble attempt to share some basic info about the eternal dharma, Sanatan Dharma from Traditional POV.
The article covers wide range of topics including importance of Guru, 14 abodes of knowledge, about women, 8 types of marriages, different types of Yoga and sects, varnashram dharma, why a dharma should be eternal, religious tolerance, Vegetarianism and Non-violence, and more.
The article also explains why Hindu Dharma is the most organized, integrated spiritual and practical way of life.
Please note that this is not a complete article and much needs to be added. Incomplete articles are tagged as [under construction]
|| Hari OM ||
The document provides an overview of a 7-day elementary course on self-realization and the Bhagavad Gita. It covers topics like the existence of God, different types of yoga including karma yoga, jnana yoga and bhakti yoga, the science of the soul, karma and reincarnation, different scriptures and establishing a relationship with God. The course emphasizes bhakti yoga or devotional service as the topmost yoga system to attain self-realization and eternal happiness.
Ses 6 if god is one, then why so many religionsReddy Katkam
The document discusses different religions and philosophies. It argues that all major religions share essential principles like belief in God, obedience to spiritual laws, and the path of devotion. While religions present spiritual truths according to the audience, the core message is the same. It promotes chanting the Hare Krishna maha mantra as a way to remember and love God, which is the ultimate goal behind all religions.
The document provides an overview of the four Vaisnava Sampradayas (religious traditions) in India that promote devotion to Vishnu/Krishna. It traces the lineages back through prominent spiritual teachers like Madhvacarya, Ramanujacarya, Nimbarka, and Visnuswami. It then focuses on describing the disciplic succession within the Brahma Sampradaya, highlighting influential Acharyas like Madhvacarya, Jayatirtha, and Bhaktivinode Thakur. It concludes by introducing A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and his mission to spread Gaudiya Vaishnavism
Buddhism originated in India in the 5th century BCE with Siddhartha Gautama's teachings. The core Buddhist beliefs are the Four Noble Truths that recognize life involves suffering and the Eightfold Path provides a framework to end suffering through moral discipline, meditation, and wisdom. Buddhism spread from India and now has over 500 million followers worldwide, split among the Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions which developed from early schisms. Central concepts include samsara, karma, nirvana, and rejecting the Hindu concept of atman in favor of anatman, that there is no fixed self.
The document provides an overview of some of the key foundations and concepts in Hinduism, including its origins in the Indus Valley civilization and Vedic traditions. It discusses concepts like dharma, karma, samsara, the four paths of yoga (karma, jnana, raja, and bhakti), and the Upanishadic idea of Brahman as the ultimate impersonal reality and Atman as the soul. The Vedas and Upanishads are also summarized as some of the earliest Hindu scriptures containing hymns, rituals, and spiritual teachings.
God-given philosophies like Hinduism, Christianity and Islam provided ways for humans to live harmoniously with nature, but man-made philosophies led to environmental problems. Buddhism explained how to end suffering without relying on the physical body. The current human development model is no longer valid and is causing a global catastrophe by disrupting ecosystems. A new philosophical approach is needed that shares resources globally and follows the environmental principles originally described by God.
Updated: 25th Oct 2016 | Current Version: v10.3.2 b [beta]
Added some info of 'What are veda-s?
|| Hari OM ||
Dear Divine Souls, this article is a humble attempt to share some basic info about the eternal dharma, Sanatan Dharma from Traditional POV.
The article covers wide range of topics including importance of Guru, 14 abodes of knowledge, about women, 8 types of marriages, different types of Yoga and sects, varnashram dharma, why a dharma should be eternal, religious tolerance, Vegetarianism and Non-violence, and more.
The article also explains why Hindu Dharma is the most organized, integrated spiritual and practical way of life.
Please note that this is not a complete article and much needs to be added. Incomplete articles are tagged as [under construction]
|| Hari OM ||
The document discusses the relationship between science and spirituality. It provides perspectives from several scientists acknowledging the limitations of science in explaining life and consciousness. Scientists described scientific inquiry as requiring faith and inspiration, with some seeing evidence of a divine guiding force. The document advocates putting life at the center and exploring its manifestations through different fields of study, with the ultimate purpose of serving a higher spiritual truth.
This document discusses the concept of God in Buddhism. It argues that while Buddhism is often described as atheistic or non-theistic, there are concepts in Buddhism that are analogous to ideas of God or divine beings. These include Dharmakaya which represents ultimate truth, concepts of Buddha as pre-existing and for the benefit of all, and the Buddhist trinity of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. The document also notes concepts like karma, buddha nature, and shunyata that represent ultimate reality in a way similar to how God is conceived in monotheistic religions. In summary, while Buddhism may not use the word "God", there are divine-like concepts that fulfill a similar role for
The document provides an introduction to Buddhism, discussing Buddhist scriptures and literature. It outlines the principal teachings of Buddha, including the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eight-Fold Path. It then notes that Buddhism's philosophy has been criticized as self-contradictory. The document also discusses Buddha's concept of God, prophecies of Maitreya in Buddhist scriptures that may refer to Prophet Muhammad, and similarities between Buddha's and Muhammad's teachings.
This document provides information about the concept of death, hell, and the afterlife in Hinduism through summarizing various passages and sources. It discusses that in Hinduism, the soul is eternal and does not die with the physical body. Upon death, the soul may follow the northern, southern, or hellish path depending on their karma. The northern path leads to liberation while the southern involves rebirth. Hellish states of mind are temporary for those who act wrongly. Heaven and hell are different worlds bound by time and karma, not eternal destinations. The document also provides details about the legendary Patal Bhuvaneshwar cave temple in India and beliefs regarding it.
Lecture in KKP002: Imagining the Creative Future - one of a series of 'thpought world' or 'paradigm' lectures designed to problematise a contemporary 'creative industries practice.
We are not our material bodies but eternal spirit souls. The presence of the soul can be seen through consciousness, which a computer lacks, and through phenomena like near-death experiences. The soul is eternal, individual, and smaller than the tip of a hair. It inhabits the heart and leaves one body for another at death, driven by karma from past lives. Ultimate knowledge comes from understanding our true identity as spirit souls, parts of God, not as temporary material bodies.
The document discusses the Charvaka school of Indian philosophy. It states that Charvaka philosophy is a materialist school that believes only in perception as a valid source of knowledge. It rejects concepts like the soul, God, karma, and liberation. Charvaka's metaphysics focus on matter as the only reality and reject spiritualism in favor of establishing materialism. According to Charvaka ethics, pleasure is the ultimate goal and wealth is only valuable as a means to achieve pleasure.
Hinduism originated in South Asia and has several key characteristics and beliefs. It believes in an absolute reality called Brahman that is both immanent in the material world and transcendent. Hinduism is also very diverse, with communities centered around local deities and temples. Central beliefs include dharma, karma, samsara (the cycle of rebirth), and moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth). Hindus worship many deities but see them as manifestations of the one absolute reality, Brahman.
There are three aspects of the Absolute Truth or God according to Vedanta philosophy:
1) Brahman - the impersonal effulgence of God beyond cause and effect.
2) Paramatma - the localized aspect of God that inspires and guides all living beings.
3) Bhagavan - the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the object of love and devotion.
These three aspects together constitute the complete Absolute Truth or ultimate reality.
Jainism does not believe in a creator deity and asserts that the universe, its constituents like matter and souls, and natural laws have always existed. According to Jain doctrine, souls are eternal and unique, and matter cannot be created from nothing. Jains believe the universe is governed by natural laws without interference from any divine being. Liberated souls who have destroyed all karmas and attained enlightenment are considered divine, but are not seen as creators. Jainism rejects the concept of an omnipotent God and relies instead on an innate moral order in the universe.
The concept of God in Hinduism according to Vedas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. The concept of God is the very definition of reality. It is code to liberate our self from this illusive world of colors and forms.
A bird\'s eye view of understanding how science is related to our human physiology from different sources. This has been presented in a workshop conducted by Sri sathy sai seva organization, scarborough, Toronto, on March 2007
The Carvaka philosophy was a materialist school of thought in ancient India. It held that perception is the only valid source of knowledge and denied the existence of anything beyond the material world such as God, soul, or life after death. The Carvakas viewed pleasure as the highest goal in life and were essentially hedonists. While criticized for their views, the Carvakas made contributions to Indian philosophy by challenging other schools of thought and questioning assumptions around sources of knowledge and metaphysical concepts.
Vivekananda was a disciple of Ramakrishna, whose gurus Govinda Roy and Ramakrishna themselves practiced Islam, performing namaz 5 times daily. It is argued that Vivekananda likely also performed namaz. However, after gaining fame for his speeches promoting religious tolerance, Vivekananda refused to abandon Hindu idol worship practices, contradicting Islamic teachings. This refusal to reject idolatry despite having knowledge of Islam from his upbringing and teachers may have been the cause of his early death from brain hemorrhage, as idolatry is severely condemned in the Quran.
The document discusses the concept of karma and reincarnation across various religious texts and traditions. It states that past actions determine one's situation in the current life, and current actions will determine the next life. The material world is described as a place for souls to work through karma by experiencing different bodies and conditions under the modes of nature. Living entities are bound by their actions, which are performed according to conditioning by the modes of nature.
The document provides an introduction to understanding the Bhagavad-Gita and the human form of life. It discusses how Arjuna was transformed after hearing the Gita from being dejected to ready to face life's challenges. It explains that while humans and animals both eat, sleep and mate, humans are superior by inquiring about absolute truth, and that the human mission is to inquire about questions like who we are and what is the goal of life.
Hinduism is a family of religions that began in India and has no single founder or religious text. It believes in an ultimate reality called Brahman that pervades the universe. Hindus believe in reincarnation and aim to achieve moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth through dharma. The religion is tied to everyday life and has many gods like Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva that represent aspects of Brahman. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama and focuses on ending suffering through following the Eightfold Path and achieving nirvana or enlightenment. It does not believe in a creator god and teaches that life involves dukkha or suffering caused by
Yogacharya Dr. Ashoke Kumar Chatterjee at The Parliament of World Religions, 27-30 April 1997, Val. St. Hugon, France organized by HHH Dalai Lama and sponsored by UNO, UNESCO, UNCHR
Tesis ini menganalisis pengaruh partisipasi penyusunan anggaran terhadap kinerja manajerial dengan mempertimbangkan variabel moderasi seperti kepuasan kerja, informasi relevan pekerjaan, dan motivasi kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji hubungan antara variabel-variabel tersebut berdasarkan survei yang dilakukan pada manajer rumah sakit swasta di Semarang.
Tesis ini menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi efektivitas iklan dan implikasinya terhadap sikap merek dengan studi kasus iklan Ponds di Semarang. Penelitian ini menguji pengaruh kreativitas iklan, kredibilitas endorser, dan daya tarik iklan terhadap efektivitas iklan serta pengaruh efektivitas iklan dan kredibilitas endorser terhadap sikap konsumen terhadap merek. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bah
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The document discusses the relationship between science and spirituality. It provides perspectives from several scientists acknowledging the limitations of science in explaining life and consciousness. Scientists described scientific inquiry as requiring faith and inspiration, with some seeing evidence of a divine guiding force. The document advocates putting life at the center and exploring its manifestations through different fields of study, with the ultimate purpose of serving a higher spiritual truth.
This document discusses the concept of God in Buddhism. It argues that while Buddhism is often described as atheistic or non-theistic, there are concepts in Buddhism that are analogous to ideas of God or divine beings. These include Dharmakaya which represents ultimate truth, concepts of Buddha as pre-existing and for the benefit of all, and the Buddhist trinity of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. The document also notes concepts like karma, buddha nature, and shunyata that represent ultimate reality in a way similar to how God is conceived in monotheistic religions. In summary, while Buddhism may not use the word "God", there are divine-like concepts that fulfill a similar role for
The document provides an introduction to Buddhism, discussing Buddhist scriptures and literature. It outlines the principal teachings of Buddha, including the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eight-Fold Path. It then notes that Buddhism's philosophy has been criticized as self-contradictory. The document also discusses Buddha's concept of God, prophecies of Maitreya in Buddhist scriptures that may refer to Prophet Muhammad, and similarities between Buddha's and Muhammad's teachings.
This document provides information about the concept of death, hell, and the afterlife in Hinduism through summarizing various passages and sources. It discusses that in Hinduism, the soul is eternal and does not die with the physical body. Upon death, the soul may follow the northern, southern, or hellish path depending on their karma. The northern path leads to liberation while the southern involves rebirth. Hellish states of mind are temporary for those who act wrongly. Heaven and hell are different worlds bound by time and karma, not eternal destinations. The document also provides details about the legendary Patal Bhuvaneshwar cave temple in India and beliefs regarding it.
Lecture in KKP002: Imagining the Creative Future - one of a series of 'thpought world' or 'paradigm' lectures designed to problematise a contemporary 'creative industries practice.
We are not our material bodies but eternal spirit souls. The presence of the soul can be seen through consciousness, which a computer lacks, and through phenomena like near-death experiences. The soul is eternal, individual, and smaller than the tip of a hair. It inhabits the heart and leaves one body for another at death, driven by karma from past lives. Ultimate knowledge comes from understanding our true identity as spirit souls, parts of God, not as temporary material bodies.
The document discusses the Charvaka school of Indian philosophy. It states that Charvaka philosophy is a materialist school that believes only in perception as a valid source of knowledge. It rejects concepts like the soul, God, karma, and liberation. Charvaka's metaphysics focus on matter as the only reality and reject spiritualism in favor of establishing materialism. According to Charvaka ethics, pleasure is the ultimate goal and wealth is only valuable as a means to achieve pleasure.
Hinduism originated in South Asia and has several key characteristics and beliefs. It believes in an absolute reality called Brahman that is both immanent in the material world and transcendent. Hinduism is also very diverse, with communities centered around local deities and temples. Central beliefs include dharma, karma, samsara (the cycle of rebirth), and moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth). Hindus worship many deities but see them as manifestations of the one absolute reality, Brahman.
There are three aspects of the Absolute Truth or God according to Vedanta philosophy:
1) Brahman - the impersonal effulgence of God beyond cause and effect.
2) Paramatma - the localized aspect of God that inspires and guides all living beings.
3) Bhagavan - the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the object of love and devotion.
These three aspects together constitute the complete Absolute Truth or ultimate reality.
Jainism does not believe in a creator deity and asserts that the universe, its constituents like matter and souls, and natural laws have always existed. According to Jain doctrine, souls are eternal and unique, and matter cannot be created from nothing. Jains believe the universe is governed by natural laws without interference from any divine being. Liberated souls who have destroyed all karmas and attained enlightenment are considered divine, but are not seen as creators. Jainism rejects the concept of an omnipotent God and relies instead on an innate moral order in the universe.
The concept of God in Hinduism according to Vedas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. The concept of God is the very definition of reality. It is code to liberate our self from this illusive world of colors and forms.
A bird\'s eye view of understanding how science is related to our human physiology from different sources. This has been presented in a workshop conducted by Sri sathy sai seva organization, scarborough, Toronto, on March 2007
The Carvaka philosophy was a materialist school of thought in ancient India. It held that perception is the only valid source of knowledge and denied the existence of anything beyond the material world such as God, soul, or life after death. The Carvakas viewed pleasure as the highest goal in life and were essentially hedonists. While criticized for their views, the Carvakas made contributions to Indian philosophy by challenging other schools of thought and questioning assumptions around sources of knowledge and metaphysical concepts.
Vivekananda was a disciple of Ramakrishna, whose gurus Govinda Roy and Ramakrishna themselves practiced Islam, performing namaz 5 times daily. It is argued that Vivekananda likely also performed namaz. However, after gaining fame for his speeches promoting religious tolerance, Vivekananda refused to abandon Hindu idol worship practices, contradicting Islamic teachings. This refusal to reject idolatry despite having knowledge of Islam from his upbringing and teachers may have been the cause of his early death from brain hemorrhage, as idolatry is severely condemned in the Quran.
The document discusses the concept of karma and reincarnation across various religious texts and traditions. It states that past actions determine one's situation in the current life, and current actions will determine the next life. The material world is described as a place for souls to work through karma by experiencing different bodies and conditions under the modes of nature. Living entities are bound by their actions, which are performed according to conditioning by the modes of nature.
The document provides an introduction to understanding the Bhagavad-Gita and the human form of life. It discusses how Arjuna was transformed after hearing the Gita from being dejected to ready to face life's challenges. It explains that while humans and animals both eat, sleep and mate, humans are superior by inquiring about absolute truth, and that the human mission is to inquire about questions like who we are and what is the goal of life.
Hinduism is a family of religions that began in India and has no single founder or religious text. It believes in an ultimate reality called Brahman that pervades the universe. Hindus believe in reincarnation and aim to achieve moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth through dharma. The religion is tied to everyday life and has many gods like Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva that represent aspects of Brahman. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama and focuses on ending suffering through following the Eightfold Path and achieving nirvana or enlightenment. It does not believe in a creator god and teaches that life involves dukkha or suffering caused by
Yogacharya Dr. Ashoke Kumar Chatterjee at The Parliament of World Religions, 27-30 April 1997, Val. St. Hugon, France organized by HHH Dalai Lama and sponsored by UNO, UNESCO, UNCHR
Tesis ini menganalisis pengaruh partisipasi penyusunan anggaran terhadap kinerja manajerial dengan mempertimbangkan variabel moderasi seperti kepuasan kerja, informasi relevan pekerjaan, dan motivasi kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji hubungan antara variabel-variabel tersebut berdasarkan survei yang dilakukan pada manajer rumah sakit swasta di Semarang.
Tesis ini menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi efektivitas iklan dan implikasinya terhadap sikap merek dengan studi kasus iklan Ponds di Semarang. Penelitian ini menguji pengaruh kreativitas iklan, kredibilitas endorser, dan daya tarik iklan terhadap efektivitas iklan serta pengaruh efektivitas iklan dan kredibilitas endorser terhadap sikap konsumen terhadap merek. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bah
[Webinar] How to Create the Perfect Landing Page for Your OfferLander Inc
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Dokumen tersebut merupakan disertasi yang membahas pengaruh pendidikan dan pelatihan berbasis kompetensi serta motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja petugas Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kinerja petugas yang mengikuti pelatihan berbasis kompetensi lebih tinggi dibandingkan pelatihan konvensional, dan kinerja petugas dengan motivasi kerja tinggi juga lebih tinggi dibandingkan motivasi kerja rendah.
The document provides learning objectives and concepts for a chemistry chapter, including:
a) Proving the law of conservation of mass through experiments.
b) Using experimental data to prove laws such as Gay-Lussac's law and Proust's law of definite proportions.
c) Explaining concepts such as moles, molar mass, stoichiometry, and reaction stoichiometry.
It outlines key fundamental laws of chemistry and concepts students are expected to understand after completing the chapter.
Tecnología- Ladrillos artesanales - 3º Grado Silvia Achdjian
Este documento describe el proceso artesanal de moldear y hacer ladrillos de barro. Explica cómo se recolectan los materiales como arcilla y ramas secas, y cómo se mezclan y moldean para crear ladrillos uniformes usando moldes. Luego los ladrillos se dejan secar al sol antes de desmoldarlos. También compara la construcción de ladrillos de barro con ladrillos de hielo para iglús y ladrillos de plástico como los Legos.
Lander Academy: SEO Fundamentals to Increase your Site Search Visibility Lander Inc
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This document discusses the importance of user testing to understand why people behave in certain ways on websites and products, such as bouncing from pages or choosing certain options in A/B tests. It provides tips for running simple user tests with only 3-5 participants to get fast results, such as testing in coffee shops or using online tools. A list of 13 things that can be tested is also included, such as website overviews, shopping carts, and mobile experiences. The overall message is that user testing is crucial to understand user behaviors and catch usability issues.
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This document discusses how to create an effective content marketing strategy that drives sales. It outlines 5 key steps:
1) Provide overwhelming value by sharing high-quality, useful content even if it means giving away information. This builds trust and establishes you as an expert.
2) Focus on your customers' needs and problems, not just your product. Develop customer personas to better understand different audiences.
3) Become the media by producing your own content on a regular schedule through various formats. Distribute it widely through your own sites and third party sources.
4) Use your content and analytics to gain market research insights from customer comments and behaviors.
5) Encourage subscribers by giving them a reason to opt
Este documento describe los aspectos generales de un proyecto educativo. Explica cómo definir el problema, objetivos y justificación del proyecto. También cubre la descripción del proyecto, cronograma de actividades y recursos necesarios. El propósito es brindar una guía para el diseño y planificación de un proyecto de manera estructurada.
Este documento contiene una serie de reflexiones breves sobre temas como los sueños, el amor, la determinación, la felicidad y la importancia de la sonrisa. Alienta a las personas a perseguir sus sueños, a no rendirse ante el fracaso, a buscar la felicidad de los demás y a tratar a los demás con paciencia y bondad.
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, tela maior e bateria de longa duração por um preço acessível. O dispositivo tem como objetivo atrair mais consumidores em mercados emergentes com suas especificações equilibradas e preço baixo. Analistas esperam que as melhorias e o preço baixo impulsionem as vendas do novo aparelho.
Torres vedras, terra bela. À volta do Largo de S. Pedropitrix
Em torno da igreja de S. Pedro. Num período de quatro anos, vários sinais de mudança. O tempo não pára. Será que existe tempo? Talvez não exista. As coisas é que vão mudando dentro dele. Mas, como dentro de algo que não existe?
O documento discute os conceitos de sexualidade e libido segundo Sigmund Freud, incluindo as fases de desenvolvimento sexual infantil e os componentes estruturais da personalidade segundo a psicanálise - Id, Ego e Superego.
The document reports on various local news items from the YMA including the passing of members, weddings that took place, and an upcoming football tournament being held in memory of Pu John Dinga. It also announces a hearing for revising the electoral roll and encourages celebrating Christmas and New Year responsibly. In addition, it provides updates on the editorial board and encourages submissions of articles and news to the newsletter.
El documento presenta los deseos poco convencionales de Fa_Hawk para la época navideña, incluyendo relaciones sexuales placenteras, orgasmos memorables, sexo constante, ganar la lotería, tener una casa y auto nuevos, y pasar buenos momentos con amigos, además de desear que continúen siendo buenos amigos como lo han sido. Fa_Hawk desea que disfruten de la navidad gozando de estos deseos poco tradicionales.
The document discusses key concepts in Buddhist metaphysics including the world/cosmos, mind/spirit, and gods. [1] It describes the Buddhist view of the cosmos as vast and ever-changing, composed of many worlds, suns, mountains and oceans. [2] It explores the nature of mind and spirit, defining them as abstract concepts closely related to the five aggregates that compose a human. [3] It addresses the existence of gods in Buddhism, describing them not as supreme beings but rather as different types of celestial animals subject to rebirth like all other beings.
This document provides an overview of some key concepts in Hinduism, including:
- Reincarnation and the cycle of samsara driven by karma and the goal of moksha or liberation from this cycle.
- The concepts of Brahman as the impersonal supreme being, and the Trimurti of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
- Different paths like bhakti (devotion), karma (action), and various forms of yoga including raja yoga and hatha yoga.
- The varna system and ascetic sadhus who renounce worldly pleasures in pursuit of spiritual goals.
This document provides an introduction to world religions, beginning with an overview of major religions to be covered which include Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Shinto, early African religions, Judaism, Confucianism, and Taoism. It then discusses various definitions of religion before providing more details on the origins and beliefs of Hinduism, including its concepts of Brahman, Atman, karma, samsara, and the paths of moksha. The summary concludes with some common questions and answers about Hindu beliefs and practices.
Religion has developed naturally over time from early forms like animism and shamanism to more complex modern religions. Early humans may have practiced animal worship and had religious beliefs as early as 300,000 years ago based on burial sites. Religion progressed through stages including animism, polytheism, henotheism, and monotheism. The five major world religions today are Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, with Judaism being one of the earliest monotheistic faiths based on teachings from the Torah and belief in one God.
This document provides an overview of the development of religion from early human history through modern times in 3 sections. Section 1 discusses evidence of early religious ideas from 300,000 years ago and the development of organized religion with the advent of writing around 3200 BCE. Section 2 outlines the 7 major steps in the evolution of religion from Paleolithic times to modern rational religion. Section 3 identifies the 5 major world religions as Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism and provides brief descriptions of the origins and key beliefs and texts of each religion.
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View of Good and Evil
View of “Salvation”
View of After Life
Practices and Rituals
Celebrations and Festivals
Week 1
Indigenous People
They have several questions about the creation and arrangement of the universe. The answers to these questions give the way for explaining everything we know (Shoko, 2007).Understanding the universe allows us to make sense of the world that we live in, but the attempt to understand it and the underlying nature of all things is difficult.
Their existed a god beyond the natural world, who was responsible for the creation of the universe (Radhakrishnan,1947).This perspective is based on the idea that a supreme being exists beyond our visibility. That, this god watches over everybody’s actions and that he is the ultimate solution that people run to while seeking help in times of crisis
Human beings must be in a position of creating a just environment that ensures comprehensive existence of individuals (Shoko, 2007). Human beings should act as rational beings in the process of making decisions pertaining creation of justice, correcting the wrongdoings and education of the upcoming generations on the correct norms and values that should be adhered to.
An individual who doesn’t conform to the societal norms and customs is considered as an outcast, and might even be disowned by the community members. Such a person is seen as an evil doer who should be stigmatized in the entire community. So this means that the good deeds are rewarded while the evil ones are punished (Radhakrishnan, 1947).
Salvation is an ultimate element. They are committed on the strict adherence to the preset norms and beliefs. The belief system is very strict such that they have to adhere to so as to ensure their prosperity in the society.
There is existence of life after death. This is due the perspective that, the children who are born into the society are often renamed after their ancestors so as to extend their lineage. They have got the belief that those ancestors are watching over them and protect them from any evil deeds.
The practices and rituals are unique in that, they are considered as being sacred, and that is why they are handled in a very responsible manner (Radhakrishnan,1947). Such practices and rituals are performed by specific people who are considered as being holy and goodhearted.
Are performed each and every season at specified time frames depending on the type of celebration. The ultimate aim is to bring together the society members.
Week 2
Hinduism and Jainism
Hindus believe that the nature and origin of all thing were from their main god called Brahma
They believe in the existence of one main god other gods with different descriptions that is being polytheistic
They view human beings as creatures of God and that creation take place after a new universe is created. Brahma gave rise to 7 sages which later populates the world.
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Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, with over 1 billion followers. It is based on the Vedas, a collection of sacred texts, and teaches that there is one supreme being (Brahman) that can be realized through various paths. Hindus believe that all living beings contain a divine spark (atman) and follow dharma, or righteousness, through a cycle of rebirth and karma to achieve moksha, or liberation from samsara. The religion is characterized by diversity, flexibility, and tolerance of other faiths.
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WORLD RELIGIONS – REL 212 World Religions
HINDUISM &JAINISM
WEEK 2
Cosmogony - Origin of the Universe
This religion believes in reincarnation and as a result of the cycles the origin of the universe cannot be clearly stated. Still, this chaos of births and deaths is controlled by three Gods, brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Nature of God/Creator
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are responsible for holding the world together. Brahma creates a world which is preserved by Vishnu and Shiva destroys the world so it can be rebuilt again,
View of Human Nature
Humans have a ritualistic life, giving proper sacrifices to thegods, get married and have children. Humans then live their lives according to the teachings of the religious texts.
View of Good & Evil
Good and evil are viewed on a lens of relativity. As such, depending on the point of view, what is good or evil changes. What brings happiness is termed good and that which brings pain is evil. This then states that what is good or evil is simply a matter of the mind.
View of Salvation
Called moksha, it involves attainment of enlightenment and being liberated from the cycle of life and death.
View of After Life
The belief in reincarnation means that life after death is believed to be the rebirth into a new body.
Practices and Rituals
Yoga an enabler of meditation, puja which is relating to a divine object in the morning.
Celebrations & Festivals
Holi is a time for merrymaking, Shiva ratri to celebrate the goddess and Diwali which can also be new year’s eve.
Week 2 - Sources
Robinson, J. B. (2004). Hinduism. Philadelphia: Chelsea House Publishers.
Jacobs, S. (2010). Hinduism today.
BUDDHISM
WEEK 3
Cosmogony - Origin of the Universe
With his belief in cycles and birth, Buddha stated that determining the origin of the universe is inconceivable and cannot be explained. Buddha said of humans hunger to find the origin of everything as a poverty of thoughts.
Nature of God/Creator
Buddhism does not recognize the existence of a creator and present mankind as the vessels to their own destiny.
View of Human Nature
Buddhism teachings elaborate on self-originating change to oneself through meditation and following the teachings of Buddha. Meditation helps in training the mind which can then gain control of the body as a result. This enables the mind to be fully aware of thoughts and actions and promotes compassion towards others. The aim of humans is to attain a state of total enlightenment.
View of Good & Evil
Buddhism originates good and evil from human preference. As a result, overcoming evil is simply done by changing preference. Evil stems from a bout of desire. A tenet of Buddhism is the eight-fold path. Adhering to this will take away the desire that would have caused evil.
View of Salvation
Buddhism is about attaining a state of enlightenment, an understanding of oneself and the readiness and .
The document discusses several major world belief systems including:
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- Buddhism founded by Siddhartha Gautama and focused on ending suffering through concepts like karma and nirvana
- Hinduism which believes in reincarnation and union with Brahman through dharma and adherence to the caste system
- Confucianism which emphasized social harmony and hierarchy
- Taoism which sought harmony with nature through balance of yin and yang
- Judaism founded on belief in one God and moral teachings in the Torah and Ten Commandments
- Christianity founded by Jesus Christ and focused on salvation and spreading the gospel
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The document discusses the key characteristics shared by most major world religions throughout history. These characteristics include belief in deities or supernatural powers, doctrines of salvation, moral codes of conduct, use of sacred stories, and religious rituals. The essential teachings of each religion are passed down through authoritative sources like scriptures, writings of religious leaders, and oral traditions. Most religions are either monotheistic with one god, polytheistic with multiple gods, or henotheistic recognizing a supreme deity alongside other spirits. Religions offer paths to salvation from dangers like sin or rebirth through acceptance of teachings, moral behavior, and ceremonies.
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Due Week 10 and worth 235 points
This assignment uses the information you have gathered for your weekly World View Chart Assignments.
Choose ONE (1) category (origin of all things, nature of god, view of human nature, view of good and evil, etc.) from the chart to focus on for this assignment. Consider how the selected category relates to all of the religions covered and to your own social or work experiences.
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2. Describe the selected content and explain the significance of the selected category across all of the religions studied. Show in what ways the category is significant for each religion.
3. Give an example of how you have noticed this category in your life, town or country. What impact does this category have in the everyday lives of people who practice religion in your area? (You do not have to give examples of all the religions in your area, just one you have noticed besides any you practice). For example, in Cincinnati, Ohio we have Hindu, Greek Orthodox, Catholic festivals in the summer. So if my category were “Festivals and Celebrations” I could use those events as my example.
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The document discusses different worldviews and how they shape culture. It defines worldview as a culture's perspective on existence and reality, which often operates unconsciously. The key expressions of worldview are attempts to answer life's big questions. Forms of worldview discussed include religion, secularism, and spirituality. Specific religions covered are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and their core assumptions, cultural influences, and views on death.
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2. Group Members
Sahil Babbar 13082
Akshat Sharda 14009
Chaudhary 14032
Lakshay Dahiya 14057
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3. We’re going to talk about…
DIFFERENT PEOPLE,
DIFFERENT OPINIONS
SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRIES
RELIGIOUS VIEWS
PHILOSOPHERS’ TAKE
CONCLUSION
4. Different People, Different Opinions
Computer Programmers think that God is a brilliant
programmer and the world is just a simulation of his programs.
Physicists believe that the whole world can be successfully
explained using physics & mathematics.
Neurologists try to prove that God is a product of relaxed
sensations produced in right-hemisphere of the brain.
Philosophers have spent centuries debating and proving/
disproving the presence of an all powerful being called God.
5. All Religions have their different or “personal”
Gods. So, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the
world, which means, are there 4,200 Gods?
Saints are elusive and difficult to understand
without belief. All saints preach that there is only
one creator and people give multiple names to
remember Him.
Different People, Different Opinions
7. Scientific Enquiries
Antony Garrett Lisi, UCLA
Rules
for Atoms
Rulesfor Giant
Objects likeStars
Two Set of Rules don’t fit
together !
Trying to find
‘The Theory of Everything’
Gravity is
mischievous
8. Scientific Enquiries
E8 Lie Group
Just as all the circles are bind
together, similarly, all the particles
may be bind together each other in
intricate pattern of E8.
Each of these circles can be
associated with different kind of
elementary particle, like one circle can
correspond to electrons, other to
gluons, etc.
9.
10. Where Science is Headed?
“An Exceptionally Simple Theory of Everything”
Scientists at LHC are trying to find the
particles predicted by Lisi, which could
ultimately solve this mystery that whether “Is
There A Divine Hand Behind Existence?”
14. Day 2:
All water till now was in the
form of vapour.
God collected all the water and
created oceans and the skies.
15. Day 3:
God said, “Let the water
regather, and let the dry
land appear.”
Let the Earth bear grass and
other seed bearing plants.
16. Day 4:
The skies were cleared so that the
Sun, Moon and Stars were visible.
These were to “serve as signs to
mark seasons and days and
years”.
17. Day 5:
God created the birds and the
creatures in the seas.
“Be fruitful and increase in number
and fill the water in the seas, and
let the birds increase on the earth”,
He said.
18. Day 6:
God created all the types of animals, as
well as Humans.
Adam was given the task of naming each
animal.
From Adam, God took a rib and created
Eden.
19. Day 7:
"By the seventh day God had finished
the work He had been doing; so on the
seventh day He rested from all His
work. And God blessed the seventh
day and made it holy, because on it He
rested [or ceased] from all the work
of creating that He had done."
21. Based on the teachings of Gautam Buddha
He is an enlightened teacher who sought to
end the suffering of conscious beings through
elimination and craving
Two branches of Buddhism
Theravada(School of Elders)
Mahayana(The Great Vehicle)
Vajrayana(also considered by some as a part of Mahayana)
22. These schools vary on
The nature of path of liberation
The importance and canonicity of various teachings and scripture
However one consistent belief is a lack of creator deity
The foundations of Buddhist tradition and practice
are the Three Jewels:
The Buddha
The Dharma (the teachings)
The Sangha (the community)
23. Common Concepts to all branches of
Buddhism
Both accept the Buddha as their teacher.
Both accept the Middle way, dependent origination, the Four Noble
Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path and the Three marks of existence.
Both accept that members of the laity and of the sangha can pursue
the path toward enlightenment (bodhi).
Both consider buddhahood the highest attainment.
24. In Buddhist literature, the belief in a creator god (issara-
nimmana-vada) is frequently mentioned and rejected.
This is along with other causes wrongly adduced to
explain the origin of the world; as, for instance, world-
soul, time, nature, etc.
God-belief, however, is placed in the same category as
those morally destructive wrong views which deny the
karmic results of action, assume a fortuitous origin of man
and nature, or teach absolute determinism. These views
are said to be altogether pernicious, having definite bad
results due to their effect on ethical conduct.
25. Buddhism instead emphasizes the system of causal relationships
underlying the universe (pratītyasamutpāda or Dependent
Origination) which constitute the natural order (dharma) and
source of enlightenment.
No dependence of phenomena on a supernatural reality is
asserted in order to explain the behavior of matter.
According to the doctrine of the Buddha, a human being must
study nature (dhamma vicaya) in order to
attain prajñā "wisdom" regarding the nature of things (dharma).
In Buddhism, the sole aim of spiritual practice is the complete
alleviation of dukkha ("suffering") in saṃsāra, which is
called nirvana.
26. Just as humans can affect the world more than
animals, devas can affect the world more than
humans.
While gods may be more powerful than
humans,Buddhists believe none of them are absolute,
and like humans, are also suffering in samsara, the
ongoing cycle of death and subsequent rebirth.
Buddhists see gods as not having attained nirvana,
and still subject to emotions, including jealousy,
anger, delusion, sorrow, etc
28. Is there a creator
In monotheism, the single God is
often also the Creator but
Hinduism being a polytheism has
a specific creator of the universe
which has the name Lord Brahma.
Shaivism which is one of the four
most widely followed sects
of Hinduism has a different
opinion and they believe Lord
Shiva as the ultimate Being. They
believe that Shiva is All and in all,
including the creator.
29. Before time
Before time began everything
was dark and there was nothing
except a vast ocean.
On this ocean floated a giant
serpent and sleeping on the
snake’s coils was Lord Vishnu.
Slowly he was awoken by a
sound arising from the depths of
the ocean, which was a humming.
30. A magnificent lotus grew from
Lord Vishnu’s naval and right
in the centre of the lotus sat
brahma.
Brahma didn’t know his
purpose and was encouraged
by Vishnu to create the world
from the materials provided.
Brahma calmed the wind and stilled the waters and brought peace.
He then creates the world.
31. The Earth
Brahma creates everything
including the grass, flowers, trees
and plants.
Brahma’s way of creation was to let
the living things evolve and slowly
the earth was full of animals,
insects, birds and fish.
These creatures had the ability to
touch and smell as well as the ability
to move and hear.
32. The three Gods
Hinduism believes in the trinity which consists
of Brahma as the Creator, Vishnu as the
preserver and Shiva as the Destroyer.
OR
Some believes say that there is one god but
he is called by different names while doing
different works.
He who creates is given the name Brahma,
the one who looks after the creation is called
Vishnu and at some point God would want to
destroy the universe and this is to be done
by Shiva.
33. Hindu Cosmology
The universe is cyclically created and
destroyed.
The time period of a single cycle is 8.64
billion years.
Each period consists of 4 Yugas.
This way of creation and destruction
explains that the Big Bang is not the
beginning of everything but just the starting
of a new cycle.
Even Brahma, the creator is born again and
again and creates the world anew after each
destruction.
35. Parable of the Invisible Garden
In 1944, haunting and revelatory article 'Gods‘
Two people see a neglected garden
One is believer and one is sceptic.
Tests for presence of a gardener
I.
Time
II.
Electrical fence
III.
Bloodhounds
36. Views Of John Wisdom
Two people are presented with same evidence,
their views can be different.
Atheist does not believe in the existence of a
supreme power
Believer has faith in the existence of a
supreme power (God).
37. Views Of Antony Flew
Logical Positivist
Can’t testify statements ,statements are not
assertions.
if the belief is unfalsifiable
religious hypothesis (e.g. God loves us) should be
rejected
Amount of suffering suggests no loving God exists.
38. Richard Hare’s criticisms of Flew
The parable of the Paranoid Student
A student is convinced that all his teachers want to
murder him.
Statement is unfalsfiable but belief is meaningful
We all have fundamental beliefs on which our actions
are based.
Bliks- belief that informs our views about the world.
39. View Of John Hick
Hick agrees claims that are factually significant are
meaningful.
We die- don’t able to confirm existence
Religious statements can be verified
Parable of the Celestial City
Eschatological Verification- verification in the next life
40. View Of Wittgenstein
Religious statements are meaningful because
they form part of a religious language game
To understand- we should share the beliefs
Science and religion are two different
language games
41. Causation
So first of all, what is the causal argument?
Derived from the Principle of Sufficient
Reason
42. First-cause of the universe
Saint Thomas applied the concept of causal
argument to the cosmological argument.
He reasons the existence of universe depicts
the existence of a creator, the God.
Saint Thomas’ four verses of the first-cause
argument:
43. First Verse: A first mover
Newtonian law of motion
Someone or something has to be present to
initiate the chain of reactions.
44. Second Verse: Cause
The first-cause.
If there were no first-cause, the chain of
causes of any action that is performed could
not be initiated.
45. Third Verse: An eternal being
If everything was temporary, eventually
decayed, given infinite time, everything would
vanish.
If there is no God, universe must have lay like
this from infinite time.
He then argues that this however, is not
possible.
46. Fourth Verse: First-cause of
perfection or Good
To compare things as good or bad, valuable &
invaluable, there must be a standard.
A pure good, most valued being has to be
present to set the standard.
If such a being exists, it is God.
47. Conclusion
Can these
Ants ever know, who
created their
world?
Is our intellect too
Weak to ever
Understand and Know
God?
48. Conclusion
See For Yourself!
Saints like Buddha, Nanak, Christ, Muhammad, Bulleh
Shah, Farid have specified that practising Meditation is
the ONLY Path to Self Realisation and God Realisation.