Existence 1. It refers to the generalized view of self.

Universal Mind 2. It is the divine universal consciousness.

Private 3. It refers to the mental processes that perceive one’s own traits.

Culture 4. It embodies specific values, thoughts, or ideas that play an important

role in determining the person’s sense of “self.”

Kesh Temple Hymn of ancient Sumer 5. These are the earliest religious writings in the East.

Collectivism 6. It refers to the extent that we value our duty to groups to which we

belong.

Person Perception 7. It refers to the mental processes that perceive one own’s traits.

Individualism  8. It emphasizes the moral worth of the individual.

Li 9. It means having the right to practice propriety in all that you do.

Analytical 10. It is the tendency to see reality as an aggregate of parts.

Eastern 11. It accepts the truth as given and is more interested in finding the

balance.

Western Tradition 12. Acknowledged to be “imbued with a style of thinking based on

dichotomy and binary opposition.”

Materialistic 13. Tends to discredit explanation that do not use analytic-deductive

modes of thinking.

Dharma 14. The principle of cosmic order.

Buddhism 15. Composed of the teachings of Buddha.