over the globe. All of these faiths are unique and seem to be quite different from each

other, at least on the surface. However, when one starts to investigate more closely he

realizes that there are oftentimes some startling similarities. A good example of this would

be the religious traditions of the Middle East and Asia. Buddhism, Hinduism, and

Confucianism, for example, have very similar philosophies and practices while they all

have different origins. Upon examination of these faiths one will be able to more clearly

see the relationship between the traditions of the Middle East.

In Christianity, we bind our selves to the truth unveiled through scripture, myths,

tradition, and the church's teachings. Hinduism, however has a much different

interpretation of the idea of binding oneself to the truth. Like many religions Hindus have

the basic belief that we all came from God and we must return to God. According to the

Hindu faith, the way to accomplishing this is through freeing oneself from the material

Enlightenment which dwells in life does not belong to one form of life. Man is always

Buddha, can be shown to have three characteristics in common; impermanence, suffering,

different practices extends to a greater purpose which all three of these religions have in

is changing. Even the hills are being worn away, and every human particle is being

from the continuous cycle of reincarnation. The yogas are the specific direction taken to

As one can see, there is quite a strong relationship between Buddhism and

truth tells us how this can be accomplished through the eight-fold path. According to

violate either mind or body. The Buddha became aware that men are born and die

Confucianism strives for order and balance through Jen and Li, while Hinduism and

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