Comparative Religions

[marieann-d.livejournal.com]

Rogue stands in the front of the classroom looking exceedingly nervous. "Professor Gandalf is not here, er, today, so I'm leading the discussion." She coughs. "Um, we will be discussing Hinduism during this class. Um, there will be more complete notes online after class. Also, we'll be discussing it again next class, so you can ask Gandalf any questions.

"Hinduism is practiced by, um, a very large percentage of the world's population. So, it is worth being studied. While it is techincally a polytheistic religion, it is also considered by some to be monotheistic." Everyone looks bored, she thinks.

She turns around and looks through Gandalf's desk. She finds a recording of Hindu chants and plays it. "Everyone, please tell the class your thoughts on this recording."

[[OOC: I'm going to be taking off, like now. Play it all out wonderfully, like I know you will.]]

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[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Oh, and Michael turned in his homework, so I'd better turn in mine. I only found one assignment though, is that right?


"What practical things can we do to remind ourselves that we are noble creatures, and that we can reach and aspire to higher realities then those which we know?"

We can help others. The Dalai Lama says that if you can make it so that what makes you happy in life is helping others then you can spend your entire life selfishly making yourself happy and still be an excellent Buddhist on the path to enlightenment. Some practical things, I suppose, would be visiting the sick and/or elderly, listening to those who need a friendly ear, even things like helping other students with homework assignments. My Aunt Nell always used to say that the other part of this was to do these things without expecting anything back in return. I don't think I really know a lot about it, but I do know that doing this sort of stuff always made me feel good and more connected to everything.

[m-samuelle.livejournal.com]

I have two assignments because Professor Gandalf gave me another one - I think as a follow-up to my first homework. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to do the whole class one as well, but I figured I'd better.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Okay, phew! I was new to the class Tuesday, and he didn't give me anything else to do. I was worried I'd missed something and I do *so* want to do well in all my classes here!

Thanks!

*smiles at Michael*

[m-samuelle.livejournal.com]

Not a problem.