Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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http://library.thinkquest.org/28131/compario.htm
http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/religion/religions-summary.htm
http://www.parvez-video.com/religions/religion/index.asp
http://www.aboutbuddhism.org/
http://www.parvez-video.com/religions/religion/buddhism/index.asp
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http://www.ilaam.net/Brochures/Brochure-26.html
Similarities
- They all (except for Buddhism) believe in one God.
- All of them have sacred writings that all tell stories and events from the past.
- All of them follow the teachings of a 'higher power'
- There is millions of them all across the globe
Differences
- They all have different practices in being welcomed into their religion.
- They all have different celebrations.
- Buddhism doesn’t worship the man who started Buddhism, but rather the things he taught.
- Islam follows five strict, but holy, rules.
Origin
Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in the world. It dates back to 563 BC. Gautama Buddha is the founder of Buddhism and attained enlightenment while sitting under a Bodhi tree in a place called Bodhgaya. He came to be known as Buddha, the enlightened one, and he preached his first sermon in a place called Sarnath.
Founder
The founder of Buddhism is also Gautama Buddha. He died at the age of 80 in Kushinagar near Gorakhpur.
Major Historical Figures
Guru Rinpoche who subdued Tibet’s evil spirit’s. Tsongkhapa the founder of Gelugpa. Fifth Dalai Lama who unified Tibet. King Songtsen Gampo who unified Tibet and introduced Buddhism to the country. Milarepa who attained supreme enlightenment of Buddha hood.
Major Sacred Writings
Buddhism writings include Four Noble Truths. Which consist of Unsatisfactoriness and Suffering, Desire and Attachment, There is an end to Unsatisfactoriness and Suffering, The end can be attained by journeying on the Noble Eighth Fold Path.
Key Beliefs
The Buddha considered knowledge important only insofar as it remains practical. He rejected speculation about such matters as God, the nature of the universe, and the afterlife, urging his followers to focus instead on the Four Noble Truths by which they can free themselves from suffering.
Distinctive Practices
The practice of meditation is central to nearly all forms of Buddhism, and it derives directly from the Buddha’s experiences and teachings. Meditation is the central focus of Zen Buddhism and the only way to liberation in Theravada Buddhism.
Major Celebration
Vesak or Buddha Day, which celebrates the birth and enlightenment of the one and only Buddha.
These are all the key factors of all three religions, next we will compare the differences and similarities
Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in the world. It dates back to 563 BC. Gautama Buddha is the founder of Buddhism and attained enlightenment while sitting under a Bodhi tree in a place called Bodhgaya. He came to be known as Buddha, the enlightened one, and he preached his first sermon in a place called Sarnath.
Founder
The founder of Buddhism is also Gautama Buddha. He died at the age of 80 in Kushinagar near Gorakhpur.
Major Historical Figures
Guru Rinpoche who subdued Tibet’s evil spirit’s. Tsongkhapa the founder of Gelugpa. Fifth Dalai Lama who unified Tibet. King Songtsen Gampo who unified Tibet and introduced Buddhism to the country. Milarepa who attained supreme enlightenment of Buddha hood.
Major Sacred Writings
Buddhism writings include Four Noble Truths. Which consist of Unsatisfactoriness and Suffering, Desire and Attachment, There is an end to Unsatisfactoriness and Suffering, The end can be attained by journeying on the Noble Eighth Fold Path.
Key Beliefs
The Buddha considered knowledge important only insofar as it remains practical. He rejected speculation about such matters as God, the nature of the universe, and the afterlife, urging his followers to focus instead on the Four Noble Truths by which they can free themselves from suffering.
Distinctive Practices
The practice of meditation is central to nearly all forms of Buddhism, and it derives directly from the Buddha’s experiences and teachings. Meditation is the central focus of Zen Buddhism and the only way to liberation in Theravada Buddhism.
Major Celebration
Vesak or Buddha Day, which celebrates the birth and enlightenment of the one and only Buddha.
These are all the key factors of all three religions, next we will compare the differences and similarities
Islam
Origin
The origin of Islam lies with Muhammad. Muhammad says that he saw the angel Gabriel, and was given the Qur’an, which is the way of Islamic life. This occurred around about 610 AD. Islam means ’submission to Allah’.
Founder
The founder of Islam is Muhammad. He was sent a message from Allah. Allah means God. Allah gave Muhammad the Qur’an through the angel Gabriel, who past it onto Muhammad.
Major Historical Figures
The major historical figures are Muhammad and Allah. Muhammad being the carrier of gods messages by bringing the Qur’an into Islamic history. Allah being their one and only God.
Major Sacred Writings
The Islamic sacred writing is the Qur’an. It is very much like the Christians Bible as it too tells stories and events that happened long ago. The Qur’an is a way Islamic life, it is what this religion is based on.
Key Beliefs
Muslims key belief is in the Five Pillars. Shahadah the declaration of faith, Salaah meaning prayer, Zakat meaning charity, Saum meaning fasting, and Hajj meaning pilgrimage.
Distinctive Practices
One of Islam’s greatest practice is Ramadan. Ramadan is where Muslims cannot eat while the sun is up. So they cannot eat from sun rise to sun set, but once the sun goes down they are free to eat what they want and as much as they want. This practice is for them to realise what it is like to be hungry. Islamic tradition also states that Muslims must pray five times a day.
Major Celebrations
In Islam, celebration is a form of thanking Allah, their God. Basically, celebration in Islam is going to parties, visiting and meeting friends, and generally having a good time with others.
The origin of Islam lies with Muhammad. Muhammad says that he saw the angel Gabriel, and was given the Qur’an, which is the way of Islamic life. This occurred around about 610 AD. Islam means ’submission to Allah’.
Founder
The founder of Islam is Muhammad. He was sent a message from Allah. Allah means God. Allah gave Muhammad the Qur’an through the angel Gabriel, who past it onto Muhammad.
Major Historical Figures
The major historical figures are Muhammad and Allah. Muhammad being the carrier of gods messages by bringing the Qur’an into Islamic history. Allah being their one and only God.
Major Sacred Writings
The Islamic sacred writing is the Qur’an. It is very much like the Christians Bible as it too tells stories and events that happened long ago. The Qur’an is a way Islamic life, it is what this religion is based on.
Key Beliefs
Muslims key belief is in the Five Pillars. Shahadah the declaration of faith, Salaah meaning prayer, Zakat meaning charity, Saum meaning fasting, and Hajj meaning pilgrimage.
Distinctive Practices
One of Islam’s greatest practice is Ramadan. Ramadan is where Muslims cannot eat while the sun is up. So they cannot eat from sun rise to sun set, but once the sun goes down they are free to eat what they want and as much as they want. This practice is for them to realise what it is like to be hungry. Islamic tradition also states that Muslims must pray five times a day.
Major Celebrations
In Islam, celebration is a form of thanking Allah, their God. Basically, celebration in Islam is going to parties, visiting and meeting friends, and generally having a good time with others.
Christianity
Origin
More that 2000 years ago, a Messiah was born to the Virgin Mary on the 25th of December, this baby was named Jesus Christ, the Holy Son of God. Jesus taught the Jews about God and how to love one another. Many of these teachings of Jesus are recorded in the book The Bible. Christianity was born.
Founder
The founder of Christianity (apart from god) is also Jesus Christ. Jesus was sent down to Earth to cleanse the world of our sins. Jesus was crucified on a wooden cross at the age of 33 and in doing so, the world was free of our sins.
Major Historical Figures
Jesus is the Christians major historical figure.
Christians also have a strong belief in God. God is believed to be the father of Jesus Christ the Savior.
Major Sacred Writings
The most sacred writing in Christianity is The Bible, which records the teachings of Jesus Christ. The Bible is divided up into separate books which tells the different stories and events which happened during the time when Jesus walked with us.
Key Beliefs
A Christians key belief is in one God and one God only. There is no other god but one, who watches over us and then welcomes us into the after life. Christians believe that afterlife is in Heaven, but you can only go there if you don't sin (turn against the ten commandments).
Distinctive Practices
Christians have many practices, but one of the first that a new born Christian experiences is baptism. Baptism is a way for a child to be welcomed into the religion of Christianity. After the child or person is baptised they are officially part of the family of God.
Major Celebrations
On the 25th of December each year, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God, with the event Christmas. Christmas is a time of joy in which gifts are given and received.
Christians also celebrate Easter, the time when Jesus was crucified on the cross, and was then resurrected for the dead for three days.
More that 2000 years ago, a Messiah was born to the Virgin Mary on the 25th of December, this baby was named Jesus Christ, the Holy Son of God. Jesus taught the Jews about God and how to love one another. Many of these teachings of Jesus are recorded in the book The Bible. Christianity was born.
Founder
The founder of Christianity (apart from god) is also Jesus Christ. Jesus was sent down to Earth to cleanse the world of our sins. Jesus was crucified on a wooden cross at the age of 33 and in doing so, the world was free of our sins.
Major Historical Figures
Jesus is the Christians major historical figure.
Christians also have a strong belief in God. God is believed to be the father of Jesus Christ the Savior.
Major Sacred Writings
The most sacred writing in Christianity is The Bible, which records the teachings of Jesus Christ. The Bible is divided up into separate books which tells the different stories and events which happened during the time when Jesus walked with us.
Key Beliefs
A Christians key belief is in one God and one God only. There is no other god but one, who watches over us and then welcomes us into the after life. Christians believe that afterlife is in Heaven, but you can only go there if you don't sin (turn against the ten commandments).
Distinctive Practices
Christians have many practices, but one of the first that a new born Christian experiences is baptism. Baptism is a way for a child to be welcomed into the religion of Christianity. After the child or person is baptised they are officially part of the family of God.
Major Celebrations
On the 25th of December each year, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God, with the event Christmas. Christmas is a time of joy in which gifts are given and received.
Christians also celebrate Easter, the time when Jesus was crucified on the cross, and was then resurrected for the dead for three days.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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On this blog we will be comparing the differences between three religions; Christianity, Buddhism and Islam. We will cover the culture, bibles, gods, traditions, origin, beliefs and festivals, updating in different sections. Please watch us for constant updates, but remember that this is only a school assignment, so once the project is finished it is unlikely that we will update again. Comments are welcome.
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