Buddhism:
Starting from its basic teaching "arising through causation (Pratityasamutpada)",
believes that all things are naturally formed from causes and condition
(Hetupratyaya), man is also the combination from Five Classifications
(Pancaskandha), under given conditions and the result of ignorance
(Avidya). Buddhism specially emphasizes the inner basis of "free
from world ", and stresses that human nature, which is naturally
pure and enlightened, but dirty and befuddled because of being hoodwinked
by desire. more...
Hinduism:
"Sanatana Dharma" (Everlasting Religion)
Hinduism is also known as "Sanatana Dharma" to Hindus. In
Sanskrit, the original language of India, 'Sanatana' means Everlasting
and 'Dharma', by a crude translation, means Religion. The Everlasting
Religion, Hinduism was founded, exists and flourishes in India. more...
Islam:
The main two tenets of Islam are submission and peace. This means
total submission to and acceptance of the One and Only God (Allah)
and His will. Peace means inner peace (peace with oneself), peace
with the Creator, as well as peace with all creations. It is through
the total submission to the will of God that one reaches this form
of peace. A Muslim is a person who believes in Allah as the One and
Only God and in Muhammad as his last Prophet and Messenger. more...
Christianity:
Christianity is at least three things, a set of beliefs,
a way of life, and a community of people. Different Christian groups
place different weights on these three aspects, but they always involve
all three, based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, who
is also known as The Christ. ("Christ" is the Greek form
of the Hebrew "Messiah", meaning "anointed".)
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Different
cultures follow diverse approaches to spirituality, life, death and suffering.
There is a need for sensitivity to these cultural, religious, and philosophical diversities.
In the aftermath of disastrous events, this kind of cultural and spiritual
diversity can be very apparent. It is also a time when it is increasingly
important to recognise the significance of different value systems, customs
and rites of passage.