Essays and Research Papers on Eastern Religions

An 8 page research paper that discusses the nature of myth and symbol in Shinto ritual. Japanese mythology, which plays a major role in Shinto beliefs, encompasses an intricate and complex system of beliefs. The Shinto pantheon consists of 8000 kami (Japanese for "gods" or "spirits") (Japanese mythology). The Kojiki ("Record of Ancient Things") is ...

This 3 page paper discusses the way in which Pericles, Muhammad and Krishna revealed what was expected of us in the way of individual obligations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the variety in the Hindu religion and discusses the Bhagavad-Gita and war. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper argues that Buddhism is an even more important influence in America than Christianity. Historical information about Buddhism is provided as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Hinduism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that briefly discusses both the differences between Christianity and Buddhism, as the writer argues that the similarities that indicate the pervasiveness of divine truth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper on the evolution and existence of women’s rights in Islam. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the religions of Buddhism and Christianity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines elements of Hinduism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses Taoist beliefs and how the difference between those tenets and western thinking are relevant today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how Buddha was, and was not, a Hindu philosopher, and how Buddha fits in with Buddhism and Hinduism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses various aspects of Buddhism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the Medieval civilizations in the west and in Islam, with an analysis concerning bow they perceived themselves and the “other” between 650 and 1450. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the symbolism found in the Hindu marriage ceremony. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the status of women in Buddhism and Hinduism and argues that women in Hinduism are dominated by the men in their lives, while in Buddhism they are very nearly equal. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In six pages this paper examines why the writer agrees with the Bhagavad-Gita’s controversial stances on war and peace, explaining various concepts, and relating the text to contemporary conflicts. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of these 2 sects of Buddhist belief. Just as there are several different forms of Christianity, (such as Protestant, Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox), as well as different forms of Judaism (such as orthodox and reform), there are also different forms of Buddhism, the two ...

This 13 page paper discusses various forms of Buddhism and why it is relevant to modern society. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 9 page paper focuses on the importance of pilgrimage. Information about Hinduism is also included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper explores some of the facets of the belief system known as Hinduism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper gives a historical overview of the life of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha, and his teachings. It then discusses two opposing views: that the teachings provide enlightenment, and that they do not provide enlightenment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper examines death and the subject of reincarnation according to Taoist teachings. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In five pages this paper examines the role meditation plays in the Buddhist spiritual tradition in an overview of the objectives it aims to achieve. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 6 page comparative study of Buddhism. The essay examines Buddhism in comparison to Islam. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses whether or not Fuller's statement about worshipper and deity merging is supported by other sources. Hinduism is the religion discussed in terms of this statement. Using several sources, the writer demonstrates that the goal of Hindus is to merge in God. Bibliography lists 5 sources.