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Papers On Superstition, Cults & More Ancient Beliefs
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The Meaning of Satori
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A 1 page research paper that offers a definition of the Zen Buddhist term 'satori,' which the writer defines as a Buddhist concept for describing an elevated understanding that comes as sign of enlightenment. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: 99satori.wps
Taoism – Fundamentals and Comparisons with Buddhist Concepts of Nirvana
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This 5 page report discusses Taoism and its key principles, specifically stillness, yin/yang, and wu wei (will-lessness). It also compares Taoism thought regarding enlightenment with the Buddhist concept of Nirvana. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bwtao2.rtf
Meditation: Transcending the Boundaries of Everyday Experience
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A 1 page discussion of meditation. Defines transcendental and discusses how meditation allows one to transcend everyday experience. Uses Prince Siddhartha of the Buddhist religion as an example. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPmedita.wps
The Trial Of Abigail Williams
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The Crucible, by Arthur Miller is a play set in the year 1692, in Salem Massachusetts. On the surface, the topic is the witch trials, how they how they grew and how they affected the lives of the people of Salem. This 5 page paper puts one of the main characters, Abigail Williams, on trial for murder. No other sources are listed.
Filename: KTcrumil.wps
How Yoga Principles Enhance Spiritual Growth
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An 11 page paper which discusses
the aspects of yoga that influence spiritual growth, as opposed to the aspects that merely
address the physical conditioning of the body. The paper presents an introduction which
illustrates why this topic is of importance, followed by a literature review. There is also a
section which analyzes the literature reviewed, and assesses it value in regards to
enhancing one's spiritual growth. Bibliography list 8 sources.
Filename: RAyoga.wps
“Comparison between Gilgamesh and Genesis”
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A five page paper which looks at the similarities and differences between the portrayal of deities and human beings in the Book of Genesis and the Epic of Gilgamesh, with specific reference to the myth of the flood which is common to both texts.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLgengilgam.rtf
“Irish Folklore”
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A six page paper which looks at the traditions of Irish folklore, such as the children of Danu, the Sidhe and the sacred thorn, and considers the way in which cultural values and old customs and beliefs have persisted into the present day.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLirishlore.wps
“Religious Worlds” by William E. Paden
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A 7 page paper which examines the idea of
comparative perspectives as seen in “Religious Worlds” by William E. Paden.
Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RApaden.rtf
"Anatomy of the Sacred" by James C. Livingston
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A 12 page paper which examines
chapters 2 and 4 of "Anatomy of the Sacred: An Introduction To Religion," by James C.
Livingston. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAanarel.rtf
A Brief Comparison of Native American Religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Confucianism, and Taoism
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An 8 page overview of each of these fascinating religions. The author discusses the importance of the environment as a factor in shaping the evolution of Native American Religions, then goes on to provide a brief overview of the beliefs and ideologies of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPrelDiv.rtf
A Comparison of the Religious Sentiments Found in Akhenaten’s “Hymn to the Sun” and “Psalm 104” of the Hebrew Bible
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This is a 4 page paper comparing the religious sentiments found in the “Hymn to the Sun” and “Psalm 104”. The Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten (c. 1370 BC) is believed to have greatly changed the religious worship of the Egyptians. In his hymn to the Sun god, “Hymn to the Sun” or “Hymn to Aten”, Akhenaten wrote of the worship of one God, not many, his creation of the universe, the world, darkness and light, the elements of nature and man’s place on earth. This hymn and its religious sentiment was said to have influenced the early Hebrew writings which can be seen in Psalm 104 in the Hebrew Bible. Moses, similar to Akhenaten, prohibited the worship of images by the Hebrews and instead concentrated on the praise of the one God, Yahweh. Psalm 104, using similar language and sentiment, also outlines the one God which created the universe, the world, darkness and light, all the natural elements and man’s place on earth.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJhymns1.rtf