Can Someone Help Me With My World Religions Essay

Cosmogony – View of Origin of the universe:

The universe is believed to have been founded by Buddha (Siddartha Gautama) in the 5th century.

Sources: (Fisher, 2016).

View of the Nature of the Sacred (i.e., of “God,” “Ultimate Reality,” “gods,” “spirits,” “forces, … whatever term it uses):

Buddhists do not believe in the existence of a deity God Brahman, nor Eternal Self (Atman). They believe that attaining liberation from suffering was anchored in enlightenment, wisdom and compassion. They acknowledge the existence of Vedic pantheon gods. However, the gods (devas) are trapped in suffering cycles as other beings and so are not worth worship and veneration.

Sources: (Fisher, 2016).

View of Human Nature; Understanding of Humanity:

The Buddhist believe that the end of human suffering is attained by the extermination of the self-will, passions and desires. Liberation is a life state that is free from karmic.

Sources: (Smith, 2015).

View of Good /Evil, Right/Wrong; Morality; Key Values:

Good is experience of life free from all karmas which author evil such as hatred, grudges, anger, Selfishness, jealousy and ill-will.

Sources: (Fisher, 2016).

View of “Salvation,” “Fulfillment,” “Attainment of Life’s Purpose”:

They believe salvation is attained in Nirvana who extinguishes all karmas.

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View of death and “afterlife” (if any):

They believe in the after-life reborn of souls in a web.

Sources: (Fisher, 2016).

Key Practices and Rituals:

Buddhists practice meditation, purification of Homa, prayers for deceased and ancestors (Ullambana or Urabon).

Sources: (Smith, 2015).

Celebrations and Festivals:

They practice Vesaki festival. They celebrate the birth, the enlightenment and Buddha’s death.

Sources: (Smith, 2015).