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Mindfulness: Bridging the Theories of Psychotherapy Numerous theories have arisen through the field of psychology, each building upon each other or disputing the belief structure of the others. Each therapist seeking to recognize or resolve the suffering of the individual. Suffering is common to all psychology. The practice of mindfulness, from the Buddhist philosophy, is the common key to these theories, if not always acknowledged or fully realized. The concept of mindfulness is intertwined…

The Samurai were part of a warrior culture that was unique to Japan. The samurai followed a code of honor called Bushido. Bushido emphasized loyalty and honor over all others to their nobles. The samurai was to show respect to their nobles. Zen Buddhism greatly influenced Bushido and the beliefs of the samurai. The samurai were employed by Japanese nobles called daimyo as soldiers to the same family for generations. Daimyos were the feudal lords who would fight each other. Daimyos provided…

In this sense we believe Ch’an is more established as a school of religion than Pure Land. Also, while Zen does take a great amount of commitment, it can be done at the practisers own pace (Borup 80). It also boasts an attainable goal in which the practitioner does not have to die in order to reach enlightenment (Humphreys). The Ch’an belief that Buddha…

Samurai and Knights Imagine the medieval time period, the 1400s, in the blazing sun, a fully trained soon to be Knight, European warrior, was kneeling before his father. At that moment his father would have placed the mighty sword, that would’ve finally made him a full Knight at war, in his hands. A drop of sweat fell down the Knights face as he imagined the disappointed look on his father's face when he told him that he was going to break the contract, and not follow through with becoming a…

2008 Presidential Elections was due to busy schedules. In addition to Thompson’s study Zen Life College also conducted a study on the top reasons citizens do not vote. In their study they concluded the top seven reasons American’s do not vote being; “they think their vote won’t count, to busy , registration requirements, apathy, lines are too long , don’t like the candidates , or they can’t get to the poles” (Zen Life College). Which is compatible with the results Thompson also collected. On the…

to her role in Warm Bodies was the fact that her character is strong and sassy: "I just wanted to get beneath all of that and bring some of my essence to the character, too." (from her interview with Open Letters Monthly). Number One: She Likes the Zen…

In Medieval times Samurai had little respect for women;Very strong armor;They practiced a very strict code of conduct; They also had very Important educational practices. In my first paragraph I will compare the knights and samurai views of women. The wives of the Samurai were treated very poorly by their husbands. The wives of the Samurai were not free to do what they wanted to. Knights paid respect towards women as one practice in their Code of conduct. I believe that everyone should…

The Age of the Warrior in Japan has a distinct impact on the culture of Japanese Samurai, it defined who they were and their beliefs. (Independence Hall Association in Philadelphia) This initiation of the warrior class in Japan began in 1185 with the period known as the Kamakura Period, which was the longest of the three periods in Medieval Ages of Japan. The time period was mark by the defeat of one of the most distinct families in Japan the Taira family and the leadership of the Kamakura…

‘Dao/Tao’, ‘MUGA’ or ‘ZEN’ states which strikingly resemble MihaylCsikszentmihalyi’s discovery that people find genuine satisfaction during a state of consciousness called ‘Flow’. In this state they are completely absorbed in an activity, especially an activity which involves their ‘signature strengths’. In the evolutionary and neuro-scientific perspective this seems to be related to the previously made statement that behavior and mental activity that…

There are various distinctive coaching styles teams that assist to undergo constant victory. Evidently every coaching method is not effective. If that was the case every coach would be successful as far as winning is concerned. However there are certain coaching characteristics that constantly appear to claim victory compared to other styles. In addition some coaches win no matter the circumstances. Some coaches outwardly coach a variety of teams during their career however winning does not take…