The Buddha of our age, the prince Siddhartha Gautama is often referred to as the Sakyamuni since the clan he came from is known as the Sakya Clan.
In core of the Buddha’s teaching are the Four Noble Truths a…
In core of the Buddha’s teaching are the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. What is the order of the four noble truths?
Siddhartha then goes and sits under a tree (now known as the…
Siddhartha then goes and sits under a tree (now known as the Bhodi(enlightenment) tree) and enters into a meditation. He is then tempted by Mara, the evil one, but defeats these temptations. Then he descends further into meditation. In this mediation he progresses through three stages of understanding. What is the order of these stages?
According to Huston Smith, what is Confucianism a solution t…
According to Huston Smith, what is Confucianism a solution to in Ancient China?
Confucius’s solution is a return to tradition that will help…
Confucius’s solution is a return to tradition that will help us shape our attitudes and inclinations through appropriate ritual behavior.
Buddhism is often talked about in terms of the three Gems or…
Buddhism is often talked about in terms of the three Gems or Jewels. These are 1) the Buddha, 2) the Dharma, 3) the Sanga (community).
After a long teaching career the Buddha laid down and died b…
After a long teaching career the Buddha laid down and died between two trees (that blossomed), thus he passed into Parinirvana. Parinirvana is the state of enlightenment without life or being. What is the state of enlightenment while alive?
The charge nurse suspects a nursing assistant is intoxicated…
The charge nurse suspects a nursing assistant is intoxicated. What is the charge nurse’s first response to the situation?
Match these Confucian terms with their definitions/descripti…
Match these Confucian terms with their definitions/descriptions.
Mrs. Jones, 55 years old, is the primary caregiver for her 7…
Mrs. Jones, 55 years old, is the primary caregiver for her 78-year-old uncle. The uncle’s cognition is intact, but he is frail and cannot perform activities of daily living without assistance. Which of the following nursing interventions would be priority when the uncle presents for a routine doctor’s visit?