Culture Reflection - 1288 Words

There are many different cultures that we will encounter in the healthcare field on any given day. It is important to understand these differences because certain cultures have different beliefs that will affect how we develop their treatment plan. Many times these individuals need individualized care planes to meet there religious and cultural costumes. The culture I will be reflecting on in healthcare is the Chinese culture. The reflection will go through their belief system, customs, and how as healthcare professionals we will be able to provide excellent care while incorporating there needs as an individual. Though out time, the Chinese culture has always been perceived as a male dominate culture , but there is more to their culture†¦show more content†¦The three types are : Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, and Vajrayana Buddhism. In the Chinese culture the majority of the population is Mahayana Buddhism, to the Chinese this is more than a religion this is a way of life. The main goal for this religion is to reach the ultimate state of enlightenment which is termed â€Å"Buddhahood†. {†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦.} The Buddhist message states â€Å"that Buddhism brings awareness in our deepest being of the oneness of universal life itself†. This basically means that Buddhism embraces the compassion that the Buddha gives the people and it gives them the strength to embrace life and living with respect and understanding. Buddhists pride themselves on a deeper understanding and appreciation of Buddhism as a way of life. Buddhism adheres to the belief that human life is part of a continuous cycle of multiple lives, and the circumstance of which the comeback are dependent by ones deeds and actions in the life before this belief is termed Karma. This is the law of cause and affects which states there is a reason for all things that happens in life. They believe that the positive things that happen in life are from good deeds and the negative things in life are from the negative deeds you have done in life or to others. There are a number of teachings inShow MoreRelatedReflection Paper On The Culture1083 Words   |  5 Pagesunderstanding of the various cultures we may experience in practice. By having an understanding we can better understand and treat our clients that we see. In addition, it not only enhances our therapeutic relationships with our clients, but also enhances our knowledge on the various cultures that exist. For this paper I will interview a person that is from a different culture that I do not have knowledge on. 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