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Impermanence, Selflessness, and Dissatisfaction in Buddhism
Title: Impermanence, Selflessness, and Dissatisfaction in Buddhism
Category: Society & Culture / Religion
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Impermanence, Selflessness, and Dissatisfaction in Buddhism
Buddhism is neither a religion nor a philosophy, but rather a way of life. This does not imply that Buddhism is nothing more than an ethical code: it is a way of moral, spiritual and intellectual training leading to complete freedom of the mind. (DeSilva, 1991:p 5). Of the many Buddhist sects, Zen Buddhism places particular emphasis on living 'the right' life, and does not revolve around rite and ritual. Buddhism outlines the three characteristics of …showed first 75 words of 1171 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1171 total…actively change aspects of their life that they may be dissatisfied with.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
DeSilva, J. The Spectrum of Buddhism: The Writings of Piyadassi.
Buddhist Missionary Society: New York, 1991.
Fadiman, J. Personality and Personal Growth. HarperCollins College
Frager, R. Publishers: United States, 1994.
Suzuki, D.T. Manual of Zen Buddhism. Rider: London, New York, 1956.
Web Sites
http://www.ncf.carelton.ca/freenet/rootdi...ism/introduction/truths/NobleTruth-1.html
http://www.inet.co.th/cyberclub/over_buddhism.html
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