atman in hinduism/ buddhism?
Q. i have some questions about the atman: does everything have an atman? even non-living things like rocks? and if that is true do individual cells have their own atman? what about atoms? if you clone something, like dolly the sheep for example, does the clone have the same atman as the original animal? when you die your atman i released, right? what about if you lose a body part, like an arm for example. is part of your atman released?
Asked by t5hugs - Fri Mar 13 19:17:54 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is no concept of the "atman" (self, or soul) in Buddhism, and this feature is generally taken to be one of the main distinguishing differences between it and Hinduism. In the "Anattalakkhana Sutta", the Buddha specifically points out that there is nothing in any possible experience which could be consistent with the term. This means, in addition, that Buddhism is inconsistent with the concept of reincarnation, contrary to what many half-informed westerners think.
Answered by British Shorthair - Fri Mar 13 19:28:38 2009
Q. i have some questions about the atman: does everything have an atman? even non-living things like rocks? and if that is true do individual cells have their own atman? what about atoms? if you clone something, like dolly the sheep for example, does the clone have the same atman as the original animal? when you die your atman i released, right? what about if you lose a body part, like an arm for example. is part of your atman released?
Asked by t5hugs - Fri Mar 13 19:17:54 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is no concept of the "atman" (self, or soul) in Buddhism, and this feature is generally taken to be one of the main distinguishing differences between it and Hinduism. In the "Anattalakkhana Sutta", the Buddha specifically points out that there is nothing in any possible experience which could be consistent with the term. This means, in addition, that Buddhism is inconsistent with the concept of reincarnation, contrary to what many half-informed westerners think.
Answered by British Shorthair - Fri Mar 13 19:28:38 2009
salvation and the self in hinduism and buddhism?
Q. Compare and contrast the meanings of "salvation" (moksha, nirvana) and "the self" (atman) according to Hinduism and Theravada Buddhism.
Asked by ausxminga - Sun Feb 28 13:49:32 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hinduism deals with Karma, believing only in high or low rebirths. So that practice morality. Hinduism is dependent on the gods for salvation. Buddhism deals with stopping rebirth altogether, never having to be born again to repeat human sufferings. In Buddhism, you are you're own salvation.
Answered by Vajrasiddha - Sun Feb 28 13:50:27 2010
Q. Compare and contrast the meanings of "salvation" (moksha, nirvana) and "the self" (atman) according to Hinduism and Theravada Buddhism.
Asked by ausxminga - Sun Feb 28 13:49:32 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hinduism deals with Karma, believing only in high or low rebirths. So that practice morality. Hinduism is dependent on the gods for salvation. Buddhism deals with stopping rebirth altogether, never having to be born again to repeat human sufferings. In Buddhism, you are you're own salvation.
Answered by Vajrasiddha - Sun Feb 28 13:50:27 2010
What makes a person a follower of the jnana path?
Q. Jn na (also spelled Gn na; Devanagari ) is the Sanskrit term for knowledge or philosophy. In Hinduism it means true knowledge, the knowledge that one's self (atman) is identical with Ultimate Reality Brahman. In Buddhism, it refers to pure awareness that is free of conceptual encumbrances, and is contrasted with vijnana, which is a moment of 'divided knowing'. Jnana yoga is one path (marga) towards moksha (liberation) of Yoga. There are other paths for different temperaments such as Bhakti and Karma Yoga. ~Wikipedia
Asked by Maheswari - Tue Jul 10 20:01:49 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Jnana yoga (knowledge) Jnana (sometimes written gyana) is considered the most difficult path, because it requires a radical shift in perception. The goal is to seek the knowledge hidden in all of us through questioning, meditation, and contemplation. Before practicing jnana yoga, the student needs to have integrated the lessons of the other yogic paths for without selflessness, love of God, and the strength of body and mind, the search for self-realization is nothing more than an exercise in philosophy. The jnana student uses the mind to explore his or her own nature and to find knowledge through God. All of these paths (There are four paths of yoga: -Raja the path of physical and mental control -Karma the path of action -Bhakti… [cont.]
Answered by Jayaraman - Wed Jul 11 03:41:26 2007
Q. Jn na (also spelled Gn na; Devanagari ) is the Sanskrit term for knowledge or philosophy. In Hinduism it means true knowledge, the knowledge that one's self (atman) is identical with Ultimate Reality Brahman. In Buddhism, it refers to pure awareness that is free of conceptual encumbrances, and is contrasted with vijnana, which is a moment of 'divided knowing'. Jnana yoga is one path (marga) towards moksha (liberation) of Yoga. There are other paths for different temperaments such as Bhakti and Karma Yoga. ~Wikipedia
Asked by Maheswari - Tue Jul 10 20:01:49 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Jnana yoga (knowledge) Jnana (sometimes written gyana) is considered the most difficult path, because it requires a radical shift in perception. The goal is to seek the knowledge hidden in all of us through questioning, meditation, and contemplation. Before practicing jnana yoga, the student needs to have integrated the lessons of the other yogic paths for without selflessness, love of God, and the strength of body and mind, the search for self-realization is nothing more than an exercise in philosophy. The jnana student uses the mind to explore his or her own nature and to find knowledge through God. All of these paths (There are four paths of yoga: -Raja the path of physical and mental control -Karma the path of action -Bhakti… [cont.]
Answered by Jayaraman - Wed Jul 11 03:41:26 2007
Religion homework! i need help. its about Hindu, Buddhism, and Islam?
Q. -Because Hindus believe that all things in nature are part of the same universal soul (or atman), they stress the idea of ___. To a Hindu, it is important to respect nature and not struggle against it. -Whether a soul gains release and is able to unite with brahman is governed by the law of ___. -Buddha's teachings were written down in the ___ Basket of ___. -___ emphasize ahimsa, or nonviolence. They avoid harming any living thing and are therefore strict vegetarions. -In what indian ciry did muslim rulers conquer in 1200 A.D.? -what empire lasted in south asia from approximately 1526 to 1826? - what two tthings did Akbar the Great do in order to unite the Hindus and Muslims? it was class work, and then assigned homework. but all the… [cont.]
Asked by matt_rice37 - Mon Jan 12 01:08:50 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hinduism stresses the concept of doing your own damn homework. Also, in Christianity, trying to get someone else to do your schoolwork is called "cheating", and also "sin". Try Google and Wikipedia.
Answered by Tim A - Mon Jan 12 01:12:28 2009
Q. -Because Hindus believe that all things in nature are part of the same universal soul (or atman), they stress the idea of ___. To a Hindu, it is important to respect nature and not struggle against it. -Whether a soul gains release and is able to unite with brahman is governed by the law of ___. -Buddha's teachings were written down in the ___ Basket of ___. -___ emphasize ahimsa, or nonviolence. They avoid harming any living thing and are therefore strict vegetarions. -In what indian ciry did muslim rulers conquer in 1200 A.D.? -what empire lasted in south asia from approximately 1526 to 1826? - what two tthings did Akbar the Great do in order to unite the Hindus and Muslims? it was class work, and then assigned homework. but all the… [cont.]
Asked by matt_rice37 - Mon Jan 12 01:08:50 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hinduism stresses the concept of doing your own damn homework. Also, in Christianity, trying to get someone else to do your schoolwork is called "cheating", and also "sin". Try Google and Wikipedia.
Answered by Tim A - Mon Jan 12 01:12:28 2009
Can someone please think of a conclusion, or give me some tips on the conclusion?
Q. Hinduism is the world s third largest religion, and many people don t even know what it s about. This religion known as Hinduism, has about one billion adherents. The majority of hindus live in India. In fact out of the one billion believers, 905 million live in India! Hinduism is a very sound belief, but you must be devoted to this religion because it has a complex system of rules and beliefs. Hinduisms core beliefs include a variety of terms and practices a Hindu must know. For example every Hindu has a duty in life. A Hindu s duty in life is known as Dharma . Dharma also refers to a person s ethics that they abide by in life. Hinduism is similar to Christianity in that, Hindus like Christians, believe that everyone has a soul.… [cont.]
Asked by Ray - Mon Oct 5 14:40:01 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Hinduism is the world s third largest religion, and many people don t even know what it s about. This religion known as Hinduism, has about one billion adherents. The majority of hindus live in India. In fact out of the one billion believers, 905 million live in India! Hinduism is a very sound belief, but you must be devoted to this religion because it has a complex system of rules and beliefs. Hinduisms core beliefs include a variety of terms and practices a Hindu must know. For example every Hindu has a duty in life. A Hindu s duty in life is known as Dharma . Dharma also refers to a person s ethics that they abide by in life. Hinduism is similar to Christianity in that, Hindus like Christians, believe that everyone has a soul.… [cont.]
Asked by Ray - Mon Oct 5 14:40:01 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
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