Religion In The Modern World
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Religion In The Modern World 2 2Question 1At your work place, you have been asked to prepare a concise report to address colleagues ofvarious religious backgrounds (namely Buddhists, Daoists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians).You are required, in your report, to give suggestions to believers of each religious group to applyreligious teaching and practice in coping with problems at work and at home. AnswerIntroductionReligion is an aspect of human beings that is found in communities across the world.Singapore is rich in religious diversity due to ethnic mixtures of people who originated fromvarious countries. Various aspects such as religious dialogue are of important concern. Religiousdialogue helps in promoting understanding among different religions through increasingacceptance to others. One interesting thing about religious diversity is that sometimes, at thelevel of concepts, people holding different religious believes do not always agree. Understandingfundamental teachings in all religions is a vital tool in enhancing tolerance.DiscussionBuddhism.The core beliefs that make the principles of Buddhist philosophy are basically guides tohuman way of life. This religion teachings are based on what is known as the “four noble truth”.The nobble truth teaches that lack of satisfactoriness exists and experienced universally. Desiresare the causes of lack of satisfactoriness and sufferings. However there is an end of thesesufferings which can be obtained by following certain specified principles. The principlesinclude right understanding, right thinking, right speech, right conduct, right acquisition oflivelihood, right balance between spiritual path and usual life, right mindfulness and right
Religion In The Modern World 2 3concentration (Chia, 2009). Furthermore, there are ethical guidelines to followers of Buddhism.The common ones known as five precepts asks the believers to refrain from destroying of livingcreation, stealing, sexual misconduct, incorrect speech and intoxicants.As believers of Buddhism, we should integrate teachings of nobble truth which are reflective toour living codes, and the ethical codes at our places of work and at home.DaoismDaoism combines traditions, beliefs and social practices into a religion. The believers ofthis religion are guided by three core principles or virtues which are translated to compassion,moderation and humility (Maki, 2016). Human life and the way of dealing with others and withGod are guided by these main values.The teachings from Taoism requires us to be like a bamboo; simple, straight and with a vacantcenter that can be filled. We need to simplify our lives by helping others, being ready to be filledwhere we are empty and maintain important values.HinduismThe major guiding belief in Hinduism is that sin, also known as bad karma, leads tosuffering in the present and after life. The believers of this religion believe in reincarnation. Soulwhich is known as Atman, is immortal and that human body should not limit good intentions bygiving in to the selfish desires of the body. It teaches that parents, teachers and food are ofutmost importance. Parents and teachers are the leaders that guide people about everyday lifedealings with others. Food is what we consume in our thoughts and body (Rambachan, 2017).The guiding principles are Dharma, which is the righteous way of living and Vedas, which is thesacred scriptures.
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