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Asian philosophy has a very powerful effect in the world since over half the human population is Asian. Many philosophies are present in Asian society. Three of the numerous ideals are Buddhism, Daoism, and Hinduism. Asians derive their ideas and beliefs from various people and nature. Buddhism originates from the teachings of Siddharta Gautama, which he discovers while sitting under the “Bo-tree, or Tree of Enlightenment.” (Textbook 36) Hinduism evolves from work of literature called the Rig Veda. The philosophies of Laozi, the author of Dao De Jing, constructs Daoism. (Textbook 430) All three of these religions and philosophies have their extreme beliefs which raise doubts as to whether or not they are valid. Buddhism is based on the belief that life is suffering. This suffering comes in the form of bodily and mental pain. Only through surrendering worldly things can a person escape suffering. This is accomplished by meditating to the point where enlightenment is reached. The state of enlightenment where there is release from suffering is referred to as nirvana. The Buddha (Siddharta Gautama) discovered the “Middle Path”, which avoids the search for happiness through pleasuring the senses and the search for contentment through forms of asceticism. The three essential disciplines of Buddhism are ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom. The ideals and disciplines displayed in Buddhism seem very commendable and righteous. However the idea that a state of mind without any suffering can be reached is absurd. Meditation is a good way to concentrate and relax but, there is no possible way it could cause a person to reach a different state of being.
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