The Western and Eastern Concepts of Self

Question 1

Western way of thinking is analytic-deductive with emphasis on the casual links (part-to-whole relationships)

Answer 1

Western Self as Analytic

Question 2

Western inclination in believing in one supreme being coexisting with the universe.

Answer 2

Western Self as Monotheistic

Question 3

Western inclination which exhibits the coexistence of favorable & unfavorable conditions inherent in person freedom

Answer 3

Western Self as Individualistic

Question 4

Western inclination in which they only believe in data, proof, and rationality

Answer 4

Western Self as Materialistic & Rationalistic

Question 5

Self-realization is being united to all, embracing Brahman. Realization of true selfhood will result to a complete dissolution of individual identity. Finding yourself by losing your identity

Answer 5

Hinduism

Question 6

LAW OF KARMA: the most important doctrine of Hinduism. All actions are subject to Karma. It does not end with the death of the body. It influences extends through the incarnation of the soul in their belief, you experience karma when you reincarnate. Once you learn to change your ways your karma will end. For Hinduism, nirvana is the _____

Answer 6

Stop of rebirth

Question 7

All of us have our own seeds. It tackles how we are able to nurture our seed. You can nurture your seed by following the 4 noble truths:

Answer 7

Buddhism

Question 8

The 4 noble truths of Buddhism

Answer 8

1. Life has inevitable suffering
2. There is a cause to our suffering
3. There is an end to suffering
4. The end to suffering is contained in the eight fold path:

Question 9

The 4 noble truths of Buddhism

Answer 9

1. Life has inevitable suffering
2. There is a cause to our suffering
3. There is an end to suffering
4. The end to suffering is contained in the eight-fold path:

Question 10

One of the eight-fold paths which involves knowing the truth

Answer 10

Right View

Question 11

One of the eight-fold paths which involves freeing your mind of evil.

Answer 11

Right Intention

Question 12

One of the eight-fold paths which involves saying nothing that hurts others

Answer 12

Right Speech

Question 13

One of the eight-fold paths which involves working for the good of others

Answer 13

Right Action

Question 14

One of the eight-fold paths which involves respecting life

Answer 14

Right Livelihood

Question 15

One of the eight-fold paths which involves resisting evil

Answer 15

Right Effort

Question 16

One of the eight-fold paths which involves practicing meditation

Answer 16

Right Concentration

Question 17

One of the eight-fold paths which involves controlling your thoughts

Answer 17

Right Mindfullness

Question 18

All to avoid suffering
The ideal is to experience NIRVANA, a state of transcendence devoid on self-reference. For Buddhism nirvana is

Answer 18

enlightenment

Question 19

Its core thought is the golden rule. “Do not do onto others what you do not want others to do onto you.”

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Confucianism

Question 20

5 Cardinal Relationships

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Ruler-subject
father-son
older brother-younger brother
husband- wife
senior friend-junior friend

Question 21

Is a Chinese counterculture which rejects the Confucian idea of relational self. The self is an extension of the cosmos, not of social relationship

Answer 21

Taoism

Question 22

They believe that simplicity, spontaneity, & harmony with nature should govern oneself: unity and harmony among opposing elements: Yin and Yang

Answer 22

Taoism