Guru

Buddhism, the Creation, the Spread, and the Application At its starting point, Buddhism was but a tool to counteract the increasing power of the Brahman peoples, yet over time, Buddhism has become a lifestyle which appeals to a majority of the people in Asia, mostly China, however, it is important to consider the long history of Buddhism. The lifestyle dates back to the time of Siddhartha Gautama (563 BC - 483 BC) containing a long and rich history from when it was created, to how it spread, and…

In these movies, Lee connects with the viewer by portraying himself as a common man facing a struggle, usually the oppression of a freedom that Bruce’s character embodies. Granted average viewers have never faced a mob boss, the premise of an ordinary minority man challenging the tyrannical power of foreigners made for a popular action plot. Lee would then use his martial arts skills, wits, and training in weapons, most popularly the nunchakus, to completely devastate the opposition. His role in…

Comparison of the Financial Well-Being of Land O’ Lakes and General Mills When assessing a company’s financial health, it can be beneficial to take a gander into their balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. This allows for a thorough analysis between companies. General Mills and Land O’ Lakes are both food companies and this paper is analysis between the two companies with a focus on their balance sheets, income statements, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and cash flow…

Buddhism, it was rediscovered by a nobleman, Siddhartha, who relinquished all his valuable after he saw an old man, an ill man, and lastly a corpse when he sneaked out of his palace out of curiosity. After he saw the suffering of man, he encountered a guru which moved him. After, Siddhartha disowned is possessions and family and went on a six year fast. He mediated under a tree for about one month until he had his revelation and became Buddha (an enlightened being). He set rules to how to reach…

BAPS is a “socio-spiritual Hindu organization with its roots in the Vedas” according to their organization’s website. (BAPS, 1999) The temple I visited is one of 1100 temples around the world today led by the current guru Pramukh Swami Maharaj for the entire organization that is still rapidly growing globally. They combine the social service aspects with the importance of spiritual journey. One such thing that struck me was the levels of education based specifically…

practice for the rest of my life. Speaking of expertise in general brings vivid explanations into the context. It draws my attention to the most profound cardiovascular surgeon of our era, Dr. Michael Ellis DeBakey. He was fondly remembered as a “Cardiac Guru, Pioneer in Innovation and Trailblazer”2. He was the father of open-heart surgery3, first heart transplant and inventor of roller pump for heart lung machine4. A ground breaking researcher but also the man who changed the rules of the…

The Dalai lama…a story of reputation “Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing” these words of Abraham Lincoln describes how everyone could see a particular person in different points of view. In this essay, I am going to elaborate on the reputation of the Dalai Lama taking into consideration the issues involved in setting the Dalai Lama in his historical context, the Western and the Chinese’s views of him and how…

One of the most important stages in Aang and Sam’s journeys is the belly of the whale stage, where both made their first official transformation that made them unable to turn back. As Aang is analyzing the situation with the Fire Nation, he makes the final decision that causes him to transform and fill his role as a hero. He says to Prince Zuko, “If I go with you, will you promise to leave everyone alone?” which shows that he is willing to risk his own life for the safety of those he was chosen…

The Write Journey Have you ever wondered what it would be like to write for a living, be it part time or full time? If you have a love for the written word, then what’s holding you back? While I wouldn’t recommend immediately giving up your day job to pursue a freelance writing journey, I would still encourage you to take the plunge in your free time and build on it. The results may surprise you. It took me years to discover my true self and what I was truly meant to be. It’s a funny thing,…

INTRODUCTION PPG is a chemical company founded in 1883 in Pennsylvania, which operates in coatings and paints segment since 1900. Presented in more than 50 countries, it has six SBUs, Automotive, Refinish, Industrial, Protective and Marine Coatings, Packaging and Architectural, with 21 brands (PPG, 2017aa). Brazil is the world's sixth paint market, the ten Brazilian largest manufacturers own 75% of market sales and PPG occupies the fourth position in this ranking. PPG Brazil’s net sales in 2016…