The Power Of Mind

I have been thinking about the yamas, also known as abstentions or ethical restraints. The five yamas are ahimsa (non violence), satya (truthfulness), asteya (not taking what is not given to you), brahmacharya (celibacy), and aparigraha (renunciation of unnecessary possessions) (243). Ideally, according to Vyasa (a commentator on the yoga sutras), all other yamas are for “purifying ahimsa” (nonviolence). This first limb, along with the second limb of niyamah (moral constraints) are thought to correspond with karma yoga, says Iyengar in the foreword (ix, directly after table of contents). According to the Bhagavad Gita, any one of the four yogas, karma, jnana, bhakti, and raja, is capable of leading to enlightenment. Karma yoga is the path of action, following your dharma and observing ethical and moral constraints. Through practicing karma yoga, you help everything on the path to peace. Hindus believe Hinduism is the key to a fulfilling, happy life; so spreading hinduism to as man

Buddhism is one of the most popular systems of thought in the world. According to the Pew Research center, in 2010 the Buddhist population was nearly 500 million, making up 7% of the world’s total population, most of whom live in Asia.  People often think of Buddhism as a religion, but it can be viewed as a religion, philosophy, and science. In the Emory-Tibet summer study abroad class, “Mind, Medicine, and Healing,” we were taught about these three facets of the tradition. The religious facet of Buddhism includes religious observances such as prayer and participation in rituals. The philosophical facet of Buddhism consists of concepts such as karma and reincarnation. The scientific facet of Buddhism is the part which is replicable through time and has been confirmed by science. A good example of this science is the Buddhist Science of Mind, or Buddhist Psychology. The philosophical facet of Buddhism includes the doctrines and scriptures which explain all facets of life, from