Spiritual Self Flashcards
(45 cards)
is one of the three sections of the self according to William James. it is the most intimate, inner subjective part of the self
Spiritual Self
It is comprised of our self-perceived abilities, attitudes, values, and emotions
The spiritual Self
The ability to use moral sensibilty and conscience may be seen through;
through the expressions of religion, its beliefs, and practices.
These are some manifestations what people believe in.
Cultural Rituals and Ceremonies
It is a set of cultural beliefs and practices that usually includes some or all of basic characteristics (Rebecca Stein)
Religion
It is the performance of ceremonial acts prescribed by a tradition or sacred law
Ritual
It is a specific, observable mode of behaviour exhibited by all known societies
Ritual
The three fundamental characteristics of rituals
- a feeling or emotion
- dependence upon a belief system
- is symbolic in relation to its reference
It teaches that life is unsatisfactory. When experience is unsatisfying, we tend to crave pleasant experiences and avoid disappointing ones
Buddhism
The Buddha taught that the way to break the cycle is to
practice ethics, meditation, and cultivate wisdom
The two meditation practices of Buddhism
It is divided into two
This practice develop calm, concentration, and positive emotion
Samatha
This practice aim to develop insight into reality. Develop wisdom
Vipassana
Some of the major world religion are:
Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.
What are The festivals of Buddhist timed to the full Moon?
Parinirva Day - Feb
Buddha Day - May
Dharma Day - July
Padmasambhava - October
Sangha Day - July
It implies a release from the Samsāra, karma and rebirth as well as the dissolution of the skandhas
Parinirvana Day
the term parinirvana is commonly used to refer to
nirvana-after-death, which occurs upon the death of the body of someone who has attained nirvana during his or her lifetime.
This most important Buddhist festival is known as Wesak, and is celebrated annually on the full moon of the ancient lunar month of Vesakha, which usually falls in May,
Buddha Day
moral behavior-teachings Buddha
Dharma Day in July
introduced the people of Tibet to the practice of Tantric Buddhism. He is regarded as the founder of the Nyingma tradition.
• Padmasambhava Day in October
Buddhist monastic order, traditionally composed of four groups: monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen. The sangha is a part- together with the Buddha and the dharma (teaching)-of the Threefold Refuge, a basic creed of Buddhism.
Sangha Day
One becomes a Christian through the
Sacrament of Baptism (water ceremony)
Sacrament of Baptism (water ceremony) symbolizes what?
a sharing in the death and resurrection of Jesus
The principal christian Festivals are;
Christmas and Easter