Rites of passage

The song “Chutney Bachannal” by Chris Garcia, and its music video is an interesting piece because it demonstrates an integration of cultures. When I first saw the name of the artist, Chris Garcia, I thought that he would be a person of Hispanic or Spanish descent. Later, as I watched the video, I realized that Chris Garcia was actually an Indian man. I also found it unusual that an Indian man was displaying his Hindi culture but was singing and gyrating to a Soca song. Soca music, also known as…

past 20 years, including work with Gilmer Family Connections and providing a program for the past four years at Gilmer Boys and Girls Club. “This is the time where young people move from adolescents to young adulthood,” he said. “This is like a rite of passage. We help young people move intentionally into a young adult. We use nature and we have mentors, counselors and staff, challenging outdoor activities. Through the challenges and different processes there is…

I think this story idea will interest Huck readers. Along the US-Mexico border, migrants and thru-hikers walk side-by-side but worlds apart. The Pacific Crest Trail attracts two types of people long-distance hikers about to start the journey of a lifetime and northbound migrants seeking better lives in the US. In spring, their paths converge near wooden columns marking the start of the 2,060 -mile journey that traverses the spine of the Sierra Mountains to the Canadian border. Both the…

For teenagers be coming of age and acquiring a legal license to drive is one of the most memorable experiences in their lives. It is a milestone. Being a teen driver is a privilege that should not be taken for granted. Responsibility is one of the many key ingredients in driving; it is a “growing-up experience” (Irvine). “Keeping teens from driving would only make them less responsible” (White). Issues on teen driving are not about age or maturity, but are about making good choices and…

culture. Yet, it was for more reason that this played such an important part in their lives than mere curiosity or interest. Surely the ancient Egyptians would not have been so concerned with the preservation of the body to ensure a quick and easy passage to the afterlife if it was only a fascination with death that spurred their actions. Their great conviction in an afterlife that would be a continuance of the joys of life, perhaps with even greater happiness, was the key to their endeavors.…

Reflecting on all of the experiences in my life, the most influential would have to be my journey through karate. After 13 years, I’ve learned the importance of perseverance in order to achieve my goals. By earning my black belt, I have become a more dedicated person that pushes himself through the hardships of life. The journey began when my parents registered me for a Seido Karate class at 4 years old. I started as a white belt and quickly discovered that each class involved both discipline…

blazing in the winter of 1741 to a slave uprising this story is not one to be taken lightly. From Lepore showing us the crazy planners of a plot to burn the city? Or was it something in between, where thieves and thugs can also be the keepers of ancient rites from a distant homeland, where the world is turned upside down?…

illustrate, one may sit still and watch their thoughts like clouds in the sky and find what lies beyond those thoughts. Moreover, similar to its Hinduism descent, Buddhism practice the rites of passage of birth, marriage and death. Although the ceremonies and traditions are unalike, the general purpose of the passage remains the same, guidance along the religious path and individual duties Although many religions tend to have creeds, Buddhists practice freedom of belief and teach their…

uses for these bodies including not only medicine, but also vehicular testing. So after all of this I just want to leave you all with a question; would you consider donating your body to science? References Bergeron, L. (2005, September 14). Rite of passage for first-year medical school students: Meeting their cadavers. Retrieved February 18, 2016, from http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/september14/med-anatomy-091405.html Gove, P. B. (1993). Cadaver. In Webster's third new international…

centrally as the heart of the practice,”(Gateless Gate). This exemplifies the significance of the practice in Zen Buddhism. In Zen Buddhism, clearing one’s mind of thoughts is equivalent to enlightenment. The practice of sitting may be considered a rite of passage to enlightenment, however this enlightenment must be achieved again once one’s thoughts return. This ritual conveys connecting one’s mind and body to put the mind to rest. The sense of enlightenment in the minds of practitioners…