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Academic papers on Eastern Religions

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A 3 page paper discussing China
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China
A 10 page paper discussing the tenets of the philosophies of Ch
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Max Weber
A 13 page paper which examines German sociologist Max Weber
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Confucian Analects
This 6 page paper explores the basic themes presented in The Analects of Confucius. No additional sources are listed.
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Dalai Lama/ "Opening the Eye of New Awareness"
A 6 page summation and analysis of Opening the Eye of New Awareness by Tenzin Gyatzo (the 14th Dalai Lama). After summarizing the Buddhist philosophy, the writer does a comparison with Christianity. No additional sources cited.
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Philip Kapleau/ "3 Pillars of Zen
A 5 page analysis and summation of some of the points made by Kapleau in his book, which surveys the practices and traditions of Zen Buddhism. No additional sources cited.
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Bhagavad Gita
A 5 page research paper that, first of all, summarizes the structure of the ancient Hindu religious text. Then the writer critically examines the book and concludes that there is a great deal in the Gita that concerns the maintaining the societal...
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RENUNCIATION IN HINDU TRADITION
This 5 page paper discusses the importance of the step of renunciation in the Hindu faith. Quotes from the Vedas as well as expert Gavin Flood are cited from the texts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Caste System In India
A 5 page paper. Caste is a system of social classes that has existed in India for more than 3,000 years. This essay explains the four major categories of caste and the division within each caste that creates sub-castes. The Varnas dictate the social...
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Hinduism: Overview
A 4 page paper which examines elements of Hinduism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Primal, Eastern and Western Religions
This 4 page paper outlines the key characteristics and beliefs of primal religions, such as shamanism, Eastern religions, such as Hinduism and Daoism, and Western religions, such as Christianity and Islam. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Buddhism vs. Hinduism
In four pages, the author examines the differences between the texts and the houses of worship in Buddhism and Hinduism. An interview with a follower of each religion is included, as well as three sources.
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To Live is to Suffer
This 5 page paper evaluates how Hinduism and Buddhism both acknowledge that life is filled with suffering and teach us to endure and rise above that suffering. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Superior Man
This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the concept of the superior man as it is reflected in Taoism and Confucianism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Buddhist Teachings and Traditions
In three pages this paper examines such Buddhist teachings as the three marks of reality, the Four Noble Truths, and the Noble Eightfold Path and also discusses the three major traditions
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