The role women in buddhist traditions

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Bibliography. The role women in buddhist traditions Table of Content I. Introduction II. Women in Early Indian Buddhism III. Historicity ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Women in early Indian Buddhism. Historicalimportance of the sayings attributed to Gautama Buddha. Women in Mahayana Buddhism . Changing the female sex. Women in Theravada Buddhism . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Western-style Democracy and non-Western religions - the case of Islam

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Different Islamic concepts; The important role played by the the amount allotted to men, that women s testimony a sense of deep conservatist Buddhist order in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Compatibility of western style democracy with non-western religions. Religious traditions . Compatibility between the Islamic traditions and precepts and the western-style democracy . The dynamics of democratization in Muslim...»

The image of the mother in the Tao Te Ching

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   05/01/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Chinese cultural as patriarchal and not supportive of women. temples throughout China than any other Buddhist figure. also gives a very prominent role to the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Tao Te Ching. Mother and the feminine in the text. Understanding the mother. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Terrorism in Sri Lanka: Three decades of civil war

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   06/22/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « of Indian peacekeepers in Sri Lanka; Role of Human LTTE forces slaughtered 109 Muslim men, women and children Tooth, one of the most sacred Buddhist shrines in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A brief history of terrorism in Sri Lanka. The origin of LTTE. The origin and the role of Federal Party in Sri Lanka. LTTE vs Lankan Army. Role of Indian peacekeepers in Sri Lanka. Role of Human Rights Watch in Sri...»

In search of a new metaphysics: A summary and critical analysis of the ideas of E. F. Schumacher

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/20/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « and spiritual thinking must play a role in teaching us From a basic understanding of Buddhist philosophy, Schumacher like freedom of speech and women s rights ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Goal of sustainability. The greatest resource – education. Problems with Schumacher's analyses. Infinite-progress and materialism. Small is beautiful. Conclusion. ....»

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is primarily a Western document, limiting the claimed universal applicability of Human Rights

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Swiss denial of the franchise for women was one Lebanon where Islam is strong) ; largely Buddhist China, Burma drafting of the Declaration, or the role of small ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. How far did the great Western powers influence the writing of the UDHR.. UDHR viewed as being Western.. Cultural relativism.. Conclusion.....»

Juno: What's good for you?

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   06/10/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « beer to meet women and party, and women ll keep not to fall into a preconceived, predefined role à la is the very end of suffering that Buddhist philosophy is ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is the meaning of philosophy of achievement in the Western world?. A review of contemporary American cinema. How Hollywood works?. An overview of American lifestyle. Juno: The film's plot. The movie talks of abortion as...»

Youth discomfort, existential and discomfort of civilization

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   06/10/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « contrary, the attempted suicide is more frequent among women, with a production capacity in the economic and with its role in the Conza E.: Buddhist scriptures ...»

Synopsis abstract : «General. Socio-analytic. Educational aspects . Socio-health and violence among young people . The youth as existential. Needs, drives and individuality. The eternal dilemma. Values, ideals and limits of self. Critical approach. In search of...»

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