Understanding Key Concepts in Buddhist Philosophy
Key Concepts in Buddhist Philosophy
1) The First Noble Truth: Suffering exists because everything is impermanent and destined to disappear.
Buddhist Anthropology
2) Buddhist Anthropology: Buddhist anthropology is explored in a sermon on the characteristics of non-self, composed of rupa (body), vedana (sensations), sanna (perception), samkhe (mental states), and vinnana (consciousness).
Karma and Reality
3) Karma: The illusion of a permanent self creates a false duality. Denying this illusion leads to
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Understanding Human Existence
1. On Human Beings:
A) Human beings exist alongside other objects, but their existence is unique because they are self-aware. They relate to themselves, defining their being.
B) To be yourself is essential. It’s a practical, continuous choice between existing and ceasing to exist. Every decision implies a choice to continue existing and defines how we want to exist.
C) Only a self-aware being truly exists in the world. The world isn’t just the sum of the universe’s parts.
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Cultural Diversity
Cultural diversity encompasses a multitude of cultures, each with unique languages, customs, and traditions. When studying different cultures, it’s crucial to avoid two extreme viewpoints: ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.
Ethnocentrism involves judging other cultures based on one’s own cultural criteria. This can mask racist attitudes, particularly when cultural differences are mistaken for biological differences. Cultural relativism, on the other hand, suggests accepting
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Bullying at School: What You Need to Know
Bullying isn’t just physical abuse. Negative actions that constitute bullying also include psychological attacks such as verbal abuse, making faces, showing rude gestures, spreading rumors, and excluding the victim from a group.
Personality Traits of Bullies
Studies suggest bullies often exhibit distinct personality features and reaction patterns, amplified by an aggressive social environment.
Addressing Bullying Effectively
Bullying cannot be resolved solely
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Freedom: A Requirement of Morality
The Meaning of Freedom
Freedom is a necessary requirement for moral action. Without freedom, there can be no morality or responsibility. To say that we are moral implies that we are free. However, defining freedom is complex.
Types of Freedom
Physical or External Freedom
This refers to the absence of physical impediments. It is never absolute but always subject to some degree of limitation.
Moral or Internal Freedom
This is the ability to choose one thing when another
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Cultural Diversity, Universality, and Cultural Relativism
Cultural Diversity: There is not one single culture, but many. Unlike animals, humans are open and have a large number of possibilities. They use their intelligence and freedom to determine their behavior, choosing the answers that seem most appropriate. Therefore, many people have created their own ways of life. Humans take care of their projects, and these projects are shared with other people. This whole project is what we call culture.
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