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Spiritual Orientation and its Relationship to Heal

Spiritual Orientation and its Relationship to Health in Buddhism and Hinduism

Introduction

As humanity has expanded it(s understanding of the physical world, a definitive relationship between relative physical health and the precieved character of existence has evolved. Given endemic geographic and climitological differences the technological advances that are available to most peoples do not account for the differences in their health. While genetics must play some role in the physical and mental well being of a people, access to the essentials of life which include adequate food, water, shelter, and a framework of reality are needed to approach well being. Hinduism and Buddhism are allied traditions, evolving in the same geographic and cultural spheres. By exploring the metaphysical traditions of each, the basic orientation of each people towards health and well being should become clear.

World View and Metaphysics in Hinduism

Hinduism does not lend itself easily to monotheistic sensibilities. Rather, Hinduism, through the avenue of human rational, views all of creation as a venue for change and transformation. The uniquely anthropomorphic aspect of this point of view, is the concept of moksha . As the universe is not reservedly human, the concept of finding and liberating the highest good(moksha )is applied to all creatures. Whatever qualifies as life, or is imbued with life-like qualities, is animated by Atman. Atman can be defined as the animating quality of life. In this regard, all creatures are the same, existing within the universal subconsciousness of Brahman . Brahman can be defined as the collective consciousness of the universe, in which all life-forces participate. In this sense, peripherally, the Christian concept of communion with God applies. As the Christian communes with the god-like intellig...

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