Bea Nicole C.

Rosales 12 -HUMSS
Having a subject like this: World Religion has opened a whole new world for me. It
awakened my mind to different cultures, traditions and beliefs of different countries. Each
continent has its own origin of faith that clearly influenced some of their customs. Thus
depicting the lives of people living there; seeing history and explaining the present time. I’m
glad I got the chance to study this subject. It made me understand each culture and why do
they perform / believe such actions and incorporating it into their daily life as a way of
praising the gods. Getting rid of ignorance, thus instead letting us understand where each
and other’s principle comes from. Eliminating our prejudice impression toward others whom
might be different to us. From our beliefs, what we practice and accept in our society. The
things we find norm to us might not be for them. Thus accepting the differences.

Specifically speaking, the East Asian Religions are far more diverse and unique from other
religions like from the West; historically, culturally, and theologically distinct from each other.
Monotheistic religions like from the west: Judaism, Christianity and Islam are more common
and familiar to us even though we belong to the Asian continent. They do might appear
completely different but we do have some similarities. In terms of acknowledging a Higher
Being, praising Him, giving importance to the elderly and to always do good to others.

As a Catholic, the East Asian religion concepts I can use and apply to myself, to improve
how I practice my faith are the Confucianism emphasis on mercy, fulfillment of
responsibilities. In Daoism: valuing nature and the natural order of things, simplicity and
selflessness. With Shintoism, be sensitive to your surroundings. finding balance to things.
And Buddhist taught they are several types of sufferings that are caused by greed and
desire. We should hold responsible and accountable for our actions. Receive and accept the
consequences of your wrongdoings. One should be able to perform his/her task, achieved
by having well defined roles and acting towards others in a proper way. Some of the things
that the three jewels of Taoism has is to live simple, humble and in modesty. Simplicity is the
way in living your life. Do not let reward or fame get in the way of your practice. Restrain
oneself from temptation. Take things in moderation. Observe compassion, kindness and love
for humanity too. Be compassionate to others, give help in any way you can. Whether with
your resources, talent you can share or wisdom that can help in alleviating one’s life and
situation. Confucianism gives great importance to observing filial piety. Respecting social
order; putting family and elders over oneself. Be sensitive to the things around you. See the
beauty and goodness in everything. Remove prejudice, discrimination and negative thought
you have.
Personally studying these religions, knowing their own values, principles and goals to attain
salvation helped me in a way to not worry that much. Honestly I’m an observant person that
overthinks and stresses oneself with everything. I would look at things and overthink the
meanings behind them. I would be anxious of how others see me. You can’t control
everything, you can’t choose too. You won’t get everything you wishes and wants. Despite
all that, you need to continue to live. Have the will, strive harder. Don’t lose courage to fight
all the challenges in life. Just trust in yourself; you can do it, you will. Believe in yourself.
Have some confidence. Confidence in oneself can take you to different places; you’ll be able
to do things you were not expecting you were capable of.

All of us may be different in status. Not equal in the things we receive yet we have to be
thankful for everything. Even with the simplest of things, not all get to have and experience it.
Living with various sufferings, challenges in life. The journey we take to attain that salvation
form the Lord, to finally live in a safe haven where eternal happiness resides. And to find
peace in our hearts is what humans are seeking for in the Almighty One. Even if a thing
doesn’t go your way, accept all the things that are being given to you. There may be times
that were wonderful, there may be not so much yet all the time you spend here on earth is
beautiful and a precious one. Learn to love and appreciate every moment.

Don’t oppose and contradict the natural way of life. Your plan will eventually fail. That’s why
we feel pain, in our expectations. Greed, desire, ignorance, hatred is the root causes of our
problem. We create our own sufferings. Free yourself from attachment. Contentment is the
key, don’t attach yourselves with worldly desires. They would all vanish in time. They are not
the essence of why one must live. Instead occupy one in doing good to others, willingness to
serve and help others who are in crisis. And to continue to be useful in the society. I wish
and pray for the peace of humanity. Equality, love and compassion for the community.
Hoping that there would be a day that we can achieve this unselfish wish. For the peace of
all nations.
na wag masyado alalahanin ang mga bagy bagy. May mga hindi ka talaga makokontrol, hindi ka
makakapili, hindi mo makukuha lahat ng gusto, aspiration, dreams mo sa buhay. Yet evnthough that
kailangan mo mabuhay. Mag strive na magkaroon ng will mabuhay. Wag kang mawawalan ng lakas
ng loon kayaniin ang mga pagsubok ng buhay. Laban lang. kaya mo yan, kayayanin mo yan.

mo lang ang lahat ng to. May mga araw mang maganda, may mga araw mang hindi ganoong
kaganda. Pero lahat ng time na inispend mo dito sa pananatili sa mundo ay beautiful.

Iba iba talaga tayo ng statuses sa buhay. Hindi tayo pantay pantay yet dapat maging thankful ka sa
kung anong meron ka. Kasi kahit mga simpleng bagay wala ang ibang tao ng ganun. Hindi lahat
nakakaexperience, natatamo ang mga natatamo mo ngayon. Iba ibat tayo ng sufferings. Yng journey
natin mabuhay hanggang sa maatain natin ang salvation iba iba. Mga pasakit na dinanas natin along
the way.

Wag mong tutulan, kalabanin ang natural way of life. Mabibigo ka lang kaya tayo nasasaktan eh.
Dahil sa mga expectations natin na hindi nangyari.

Pag confident ka magagawa mo ang mga gusto mong gawin at mga tasks, inaaasahan sayo ng ibang
tao.

Contentment, wag mahang up sa worldy desire. Mawawala at mawawala din ang lahat ng mga yan.
Hindi sila ang essence mabubuhay ang isang tao. Kung hindi ay ang tumulong sa kapwa at patuloy na
gumawa ng mabuti sa kanyang lipunan.

I wish and pray for the peace of humanity. Equality, love and compassion for the community. Sana
magkaroon ng day na matamo natin to, na magawa nating ma achieve to.

I pray for them I hope they don’t have to suffer. That they won’t have to go through more than what
they can bear.

Eventhough it may be boring, I hope they can live an ordinary life. And I also pray that even if they
have no way out, they will get through it. Even when they’re scared to death. I hope they can work
forward. I’ll do my all to become the person I wanted to be.