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1. “Only this: if you are writing without zest, without gusto, without love, without fun, you are only half a writer.” is a quote from the book “Zen in the Art of Writing”, located on page 4. I chose this particular quote because I could empathize with that claim as it happens to me quite often. It is not unusual for me to simply write because I am told to and feel no real connection to what I am writing, though when there is something I am actually excited to write about I feel much more…

Physical Theatre Analytical Essay Zen Zen Zo, founded in 1992, is an Australian Physical Theatre company. Asian-theatre traditions (Butoh and Noh), and pop culture, where stagecraft, music and movement create meaning, forged the company’s unique style. Physical Theatre can be defined as, a genre of theatrical performance that pursues storytelling through physical means, rather than, spoken text. Zen Zen Zo’s interpretation of the Tempest encompasses themes (dramatic meaning) which have a…

religions, Zen Buddhism and Shinto. Zen Buddhism was very important to this country because it made spiritual enlightenment equally accessible to both lower and higher classes through meditation.Shinto is Japan's native religion and emphasizes the beauty of nature in Japan. Additionally, samurai in Japan have to follow a code, called the Bushido code, which includes Rectitude, Courage, Benevolence, Respect, Honesty, Honor, and Loyalty. Other impressive feats of the Japanese include Zen gardens…

Sudden enlightenment, as it is seen in Zen and Vajrayana Buddhism, is the belief that liberation from samsara and the attainment of liberation occurs in a specific instance of time, and that such an event is typically followed by a lifetime of practice. This differs from classical Buddhist sects such as Theravada, which believe in gradual enlightenment; the process of practicing Buddhism in order to attain enlightenment after death. Sudden enlightenment was introduced by Shen-Hui, who was a…

Conclusion Both artists have strong spiritual beliefs. Cage’s adoption of the Zen Buddhist philosophies in his 30s made a dramatic difference to his life, along with the Chinese philosophy of chance – by utilising the i-ching to make decisions rather than act from the will of self. His silent work 4’33” was an idea that had been in the back of his mind for several years. I believe it was an extraordinarily courageous of him to invite a fee paying audience to experience his concept for the…

success of the company), outdoing a competitor by copying their idea, and asking for permission. Two noteworthy businesses in Stephenville are Twisted J and Zen Spa. Twisted J is expanding and continually raising awareness of their business. Therefore, the retailer imposes some lessons to be learned by other thriving businesses in the area. Zen Spa stands…

In the autobiographical novel Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values, Robert Pirsig relates his journey of self-discovery and his exploration into a multitude of philosophical questions by recounting his interpersonal interactions during a cross-country trip in present while recalling memories of his past self. His past self, whom he refers to as Pheadrus, once taught at the Montana State University in Bozeman. This experience was significant to Pheadrus’s…

Zen and the Art of Grade Motivation by Liz Mandrel Summary Liz Mandrel writes “Zen and the Art of Grade Motivator”. In this article, the former high-school teacher gives an account of her trial of testing a non-grading system and its effects on the students and their ambition to learn and gain knowledge without the pressure of getting good grades. She observes how the elimination of grades can be effective for students. Contemplating the importance of grades in maintaining the quality of…

Kim 1 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Kevin Kim ENG3C.02 Ms. Abel Kim 2 Characters: - The narrator- the main character of the novel who tells the story which was based on his perspective. He likes to fix his own motorcycles. He travels throughout the story and to find out what happened and what will be happening to the readers. Throughout the journey, he wants to learn more about philosophy and wants to know how he can use it for the metaphor of…

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance a loosly-autobiographical story of a man and his son, Chris, who go on a motorcycling trip accompanied by two fellow bikers. On a journey from Minnesota to California, they take the back roads and sleep overnight in motels or just set up and camp. The man talks about what it is like to hear the wind rustling the grasses around him, to see birds flying in, out and around the marshes next to the road, to ride through a shelter-worthy storm, and to breathe…