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- 31: Rastafarianism
- ... the morality that is Rastafarian consciousness. The Rasta's reverence for nature is influenced by the traditional African religions which are still practiced in Jamaica and which have also influenced Christianity on the island tremendously. Hinduism, too, has influenced many Rastafarian beliefs and practices. Through the Rastafarian's calculated rejection of Western cultural norms they have come to realize capitalism and the environmental destruction it has caused as Babylon, a place ... population is of African decent shamanism and the spirit World are very much a part of reality for many, especially in rural communities (Bishton 103,1986.) It is from this tradition that Rastafarianism was born. Hinduism's Influence The Rastafarians like the Hindus believe in a system of reincarnation . Rastas believe that from one birth to another the same spirit persists. Therefore, all the prophets from Jesus to Garvey to Selassie ... smoking saddhu or wandering ascetic is a well known figure in India, and bands of saddhus often live in Rasta-like camps and smoke marijuana from a formally-blessed communal chalice pipe." The influence of Hinduism on Rastafarianism, though most likely not as significant as the African influences, definitely should not be overlooked when considering the development of the movements ideology. Sitting in the Dust From these traditions the Rastafarians ...
- 32: First Civilization Arose In Asia
- ... of their civilizations. In Han China, Confuscianism and Daoism were prevalent and used in fundamentals in government dealings. Religion seemed to play an even more significant role in India and shaped its society. Buddhism and Hinduism originated in India. They were easily absorbed and assimilated among a wide range of beliefs in this extremely diverse subcontinent within Asia. Buddhism proved extremely instrumental in helping foreigners assimilate. Hinduism eventually became the dominant religion in India, while Buddhism dominated in Southeast Asia (Although they had interaction and influence of Hinduism). Indians are still noted for their great mathematical contributions. In fact, our current base-ten system of mathematics that we refer to as Arabic numerals was created in India. The Indian contribution of "zero" ...
- 33: Mohandas Gandhi
- ... imperialism rather than having a moral conviction towards his teachings. He taught that the weapon that could be used was the conscience of the aggressor. This ahimsa is, to some degree, in the tradition of Hinduism. Hinduism teaches to stay away from temptation through various exercises that test one's ability to perform a difficult task, this devitalizes a person and causes him to act on a non-violent level. In addition ... should stay a part of that caste. He also upheld the old Hindu tradition of segregation of castes, indicating that, "Interdining and intermarraige have never been a bar to disunion, quarrels or worse." According to Hinduism, the caste system lies in respect for one another's individuality. Gandhi is well known for his efforts in fighting imperliasm in India and South Africa. His methods were, unique in that they did ...
- 34: Mohandas Gandhi
- ... imperialism rather than having a moral conviction towards his teachings. He taught that the weapon that could be used was the conscience of the aggressor. This ahimsa is, to some degree, in the tradition of Hinduism. Hinduism teaches to stay away from temptation through various exercises that test one's ability to perform a difficult task, this devitalizes a person and causes him to act on a non-violent level. In addition ... should stay a part of that caste. He also upheld the old Hindu tradition of segregation of castes, indicating that, "Interdining and intermarraige have never been a bar to disunion, quarrels or worse." According to Hinduism, the caste system lies in respect for one another's individuality. Gandhi is well known for his efforts in fighting imperliasm in India and South Africa. His methods were, unique in that they did ...
- 35: Mohandas Gandhi
- ... imperialism rather than having a moral conviction towards his teachings. He taught that the weapon that could be used was the conscience of the aggressor. This ahimsa is, to some degree, in the tradition of Hinduism. Hinduism teaches to stay away from temptation through various exercises that test one's ability to perform a difficult task, this devitalizes a person and causes him to act on a non-violent level. In addition ... should stay a part of that caste. He also upheld the old Hindu tradition of segregation of castes, indicating that, "Interdining and intermarraige have never been a bar to disunion, quarrels or worse." According to Hinduism, the caste system lies in respect for one another's individuality. Gandhi is well known for his efforts in fighting imperliasm in India and South Africa. His methods were, unique in that they did ...
- 36: The Life Of Mahatma Ghandi
- ... restaurants and boarding houses of England, Gandhi met not only food faddists but some earnest men and women to whom he owed his introduction to the Bible and the Bhagavadgita, the most popular expression of Hinduism in the form of a philosophical poem, which he read for the first time in its English translation by Sir Edwin Arnold. The English vegetarians were a motley crowd. They included socialists and humanitarians like ... with poor intellects, sometimes with poor hearts, and more often misinterpreted." (see also Index: Qur`an) Rajchandra, a brilliant young philosopher who became Gandhi's spiritual mentor, convinced him of "the subtlety and profundity" of Hinduism, the religion of his birth. And it was the Bhagavadgita, which Gandhi had first read in London, that became his "spiritual dictionary" and exercised probably the greatest single influence on his life. Two Sanskrit words ...
- 37: Buddhist Art--two Periods Of B
- ... given a purity of form and expression all its own, by the Gupta sculptor (Khandalavala 6). The divine image now combines a disciplined body with a conquered mind. Although Gupta kings were traditionally devotees of Hinduism (particularly to the gods Visnu and Siva), they respected Buddhism, giving Buddhist religious and artistic communities unrestricted support. It is important to note that the iconographical system formed in this period became the basis for artistic expression in India for centuries. However, it is also important to note that it is often agreed that, these were the last great days of Indian Buddhist Art as Hinduism displaced Buddhism in India, the future of the art, like that of the faith, moved eastward (Sherman 103). In other words, the Gupta period was the beginning of the decline for Buddhist artistic representation in ...
- 38: Siddhartha Gautama
- ... now wears few clothing, eats small meals, and keeps poor hygiene. Soon, he has to take care of his son, this takes time. Siddhartha eventually completely takes over Vasudeva's business Siddhartha was unhappy following Hinduism. He says, that since Atman created the other gods, then he is the only true god, and the others are temporary. Siddhartha's discontent with Hinduism grows strong enough to drive him from home. Siddhartha's experience with the Buddha shows his growing doubt of teachings. He sees Nirvana in Buddha, but knows in his heart that teachings cannot bring it ...
- 39: The Life of Mohandas Gandhi
- ... merchant caste Vaisya (Gandhi The End of an Empire). For several generations members of his family had served as Prime Ministers of Indian states. Gandhi's parents were devoutly religious, part of a sect of Hinduism that worshipped Vishnu (one of the Gods of Hinduism) and promoted non-violence (Brown 382). In 1888, at the age of 19, Gandhi traveled to England to become a Barrister-at-Law (Ibid 34). While in England, Gandhi was exposed to the western material ...
- 40: Sacred Cow, Holy Bull
- ... deserve to suffer from this disease. They feel that this is a message from God to the world to follow the ways of the Hindus and abstain from killing (Pratap 1). It is true that Hinduism has slowed the modernization of India. But Hinduism also deserves the respect for its search for spiritual truth and its lack of violence. In this world Hindus seem to be a great example of materialism (Ency. of Religion 1). The Hindus have rules ...
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