Japan has a very interesting cultural background. As a healthcare professional it is important to be culturally cognitive to provide patient, and family-centered end-of-life care. These cultural differences play a large role in how the Japanese view death and their afterlife care. Some 50% of…
Essays on Theology
I was taught by the famous Chinese philosopher Mencius when I was a young age. He suggested that humans are inherently good. And his thought inspired me to think more about the nature of humans. There have always been debates on whether human beings are…
The sun was setting, the wind was blowing aggressively past my face, and I could feel the dust as my tongue grazed my lips. Blood was dripping from my knees down to my sneakers, I was robbed, jumped, and had an overwhelming sensation of crying….
This text will determine the difference between Buddhism vs Hinduism, as this is a widely debated subject and leads to confusion for many. Both religions feature key elements that serve to set them apart. Key variations can mainly be pinpointed to a few comparable areas,…
In this study, various beliefs on death and reincarnation in which many believed in were looked into. The study showed three various reactions to death and reincarnation. There are three main views: The animalism, personism, and mindism. The Animalism stated by Snowdon says that we…
Superstition in Egypt There are words on our tongues such as this is a superstition, or is this woman getting dizzy, or is he suffering from dementia and other words? When did she appear in society? The word “superstition” is always associated with the grandmothers’…
As mentioned by Kowalewski, “Bhutan is an outpost of Tantric Buddhism” which means Bhutan is the only remote state that follow Tantric practice which is a part of Mahayana Buddhism. The reason for the author to state this quote is because of the people of…
Yoga is an old spiritual hone that remains a energetic propensity of life, beginning in India, and is considered a means of it’s advancement. Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga are considered the four primary sorts of yoga, but there are numerous…
There are four main reasons why a person will need to perform a spiritual cleanse. These reasons are spiritual dryness, spiritual depression, spiritual despair and spiritual distraction. These are very different situations and each requires a different approach to getting over them, however they all…
This essay will examine Buddhism, Brahmanism and Jainism, which although represent very different traditions with distinct methodologies and goals, have commonalities that link the practices and beliefs of their meditation systems. Bronkhorst (2000) considers that there were two routes towards meditation in ancient India, that…
Cultures worldwide have many different practices for showing their respects to their fallen loved ones, whether it is different clothes, separate beliefs of the afterlife, how they think of the dead, rituals, death ceremonies and so much more. Like other cultures, all Vietnam events and…
Siddhartha must first concede his comfortable life as a Brahmin to begin his journey to spiritual enlightenment. Initially, Siddhartha lived a life of tranquility; surrounded by family, friends, and people who greatly respected him. Despite this, or perhaps because of this, Siddhartha cannot overcome a…
Superstitions have always occupied an indispensable place in my life. They govern almost every aspect of my life from the time I am awake, until I go to bed. I feel that my religion particularly might have something more to do with it. After recollecting…
Historical Overview The school that I have chosen is St Dominic’s Priory which is located in Miramar, Port Elizabeth. The reasoning for me choosing this school is because of my knowledge of the school as I attended this school for many years. St Dominic’s Priory…
Today, most people have religious beliefs. Trust is a state of mind when we consider something true even if we are not 100% sure or can prove it. Everyone has a belief in life and the world they experience. The mutual support creates a system…
