How the teachings of one man created a new religion
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Title
How the teachings of one man created a new religion
Subject
Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama
Description
essay on how the teachings of one man created a new religion
Creator
Mahoney, Dennis; Hamilton, Donna; Wicker, Christine
Source
Journals courtesy of Christine Wicker, Dennis Mahoney
http://online.sfsu.edu/rone/Buddhism/footsteps.htm
http://online.sfsu.edu/rone/Buddhism/footsteps.htm
Publisher
Dallas Morning News
Date
1996-2007
Contributor
Austin Westerman
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Format
scan of 8.5x11 page
Language
English
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PDF
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The term religion has been around and controversial throughout history. Religion by definition is a belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. This has caused chaos and war, yet it provides a sense of hope to many people. There are Monotheistic, Polytheistic, and Non-theistic religions, which are determined by the number of God or gods you believe in. Most religions are considered Monotheistic since they believe in one God. Although Buddhism is considered a nontheistic religion, followers do base their practices and beliefs around the teachings of one person; Gautama Buddha. Buddha’s teachings inspired many people to dedicate their lives to him. The objective of Buddhist beliefs and practices is to end one’s suffering through achieving enlightenment. The only way to do this was through Gautama’s teachings and word.
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Mahoney, Dennis; Hamilton, Donna; Wicker, Christine, “How the teachings of one man created a new religion,” Religion @ Florida State University, accessed March 28, 2024, https://religionatfsu.omeka.net/items/show/337.
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