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Biocentrism Worldview

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Biocentrism Worldview

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  2. Introduction • Biocentrism was defined by Lanza and Barman . • It is the belief that the needs and rights of human beings are not more important than those of other living things. • It puts great emphasis on equal consideration for all living things. • Biocentrism beliefs and theories have closely been associated with indigenous traditional practices . • The essay is going to discuss biocentrism concept which is inherent in tradition of Karma in Hinduism and kami in Shinto beliefs.. http://www.premiumessays.net/

  3. Kami • Principle of kami in Shinto practices focus on power of nature and the universe. • Kami is a spirit that was created from heavens and is present in all objects. • Uniqueness of Shinto tradition lies in the belief the spirits of kami. • They be it lives in all animals and objects of the universe. • Shinto believers assert kami is found in inanimate animals, objects, physical features as well as plants http://www.premiumessays.net/

  4. Relation to Biocentrism • There is acceptance of biocentric perspective in plants and animals . • Shinto believers have great reverence for all plants and animals. • They believe the kami spirit dwells in all living things and objects. • Shinto believers consider, selected animals, plant, and physical features. • These have demonstrated abilities that are supernatural. http://www.premiumessays.net/

  5. Ethical Implications of Kami Belief • Kami principle is attributed to realization of self-awareness among Shinto believers. • Shinto’s doctrine of kami emphasis importance of appreciating oneself as well as objects in the universe. • Yamakage (2012) makes the argument that belief that kami exists in all living things . • The spiritual world, through kami has been transformed into bodies of plants and animals. • Co-existence between humans and constituents of the ecosystem has contributed to interaction that is harmonious between flora and fauna in the ecosystem. http://www.premiumessays.net/

  6. Karma • Karma doctrine is a major fundamental pillar in Hinduism. • Karma states that actions/thoughts of individual results to the outcome in their lives. • These can be immediately, in near future or in some cases, in the afterlife. • Through incarnation, the soul of an individual continues its journey suffering repercussions . http://www.premiumessays.net/

  7. Karma Doctrines and biocentric worldviews • Large percentage of Hindus have adopted vegetarian diets. • They are motivated by incarnation and karma beliefs. • These are that they could be hurting their relatives who might have transformed into animals in their afterlife. • They are known as Jains. • These are pure vegetarians. http://www.premiumessays.net/

  8. Ethical Implications of the Karma Doctrine • Actions of an individual are related directly to their consequences. • Hindus thus practice righteousness and embraced harmony. • Vegetarians have also indirectly contributed to maintenance of ecosystem. • Adoption of conservative approach in their relationships with both wild and domestic animals. http://www.premiumessays.net/

  9. Similarities between the Concept of Kami and Karma • Both these concepts lay emphasis on the role played by the universe . • This balances coexistence between the different elements of the environment. • Two traditions focus on individual consequences in future. • These indicate roles of a believer’s effort in attainment of spiritual state and self-righteousness. http://www.premiumessays.net/

  10. Differences between the Concept of Karma and Kami • They are guiding doctrines to believers of Shinto and Hinduism. • Karma consequences are likely to be experienced by believers in afterlife. • Hindus strongly believe that they might be transformed to other organisms in their afterlife. • Presence of spirits within the organism demonstrates the belief of kami from the karma doctrine. • Karma however, does not entail spiritual possession of influence of a God. http://www.premiumessays.net/

  11. References Lanza, R. & Berman, B. (2010). Biocentrism: How Life and Consciousness Are The Key To          Understanding The True Nature Of The Universe. Dallas, TX: Ben Bella Books. Ono, S., & Woodard W. (2004). Shinto the Kami Way. North Claredon, VT: Tuttle Publishing. Ratnakar, P. (2005). Hinduism (Evolution and Current Practices).New Delhi: Lustre Press. Underwood, C. (2012). Shintoism: The Indigenous Religion of Japan. Yorkshire: West Yorkshire: Pomona Press. Yamakage, M. (2012). The Essence of Shinto: Japan’s Spiritual Heart. New York City, NY:           Kodansha USA. http://www.premiumessays.net/

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