Zen

Battling the government's and politicians' doubts, budgetary downfalls, statistical failures, gender prejudice, and one's own self-doubt set the premise for Ellie Arroway's journey in discovering intelligent life in space in the movie and book, Contact (Scoles). Sarah Scoles, along with three female astronomers, Fischer, Batalha, Turnbull, discuss the person who is the inspiration for this fictional tale: Jill Tarter. Scoles's article focuses on the work of the three female astronomers' work,…

From a decorative view, Japanese paintings are full of mesmerizing Asian charm. Although, this can also be a confusing subject for novices that want to learn more about it. Different painting styles and schools, a variety of media, the deep roots in Zen Buddhism, and the use of specific terms from the Japanese language can make this art form difficult for Westerners to access. One should know that Japanese painting has always been torn between three mainstream movements:…

was introduced by the samurai was adapted by the people of Japan. The warriors believed in the ‘bushido code’ which translates to ‘the way of the warrior.’ This is the code of honour, morality, frugality and discipline. The code was influenced by Zen Buddhism, Shintoism and Confucianism. Bushido gets its relationship to danger and death from…

this day, Hamlet is subject to sociological and psychological studies since most of his motifs are unclear and only hinted at. The Dojoji play conversely supports a different approach to life. Here the audience is requested to look at the tenets of Zen Buddhism as the path to a more fulfilling life, aiming to the complete rejection of logical reasoning and thoughts in general. As it becomes evident, both of these writings reflect the values and beliefs of two different cultures undergoing…

minimalist architecture and design. Line, form, space, light and material are but a few of the essential elements central to this widely popular design aesthetic. One of my community college professor, he had introduced me of the Japanese architects of Zen concept through the use of…

Tich Nhat Hanh is spiritual leader, peace activist, bestselling author for his writings on mindfulness and peace. Hanh is known globally for his teaching and advocacy. Hanh did a podcast with Krista Tippett tiled “On Being” series broadcast on NPR on September 26, 2013. “Tich Nhat Hanh on Mindfulness, Suffering, & Engaged Buddhism” is what I listened to and discussed the key points of mindfulness, a place without suffering, police work, and War on Terror. Mindfulness in my own words is getting…

Are you for/against The Assassin, and why? One thing is indisputable regarding the film. It is gorgeous visually, with astonishing cinematography, costumes and in general, production values. However, I think it is lacking in terms of script, and in combination with the scarcity of action scenes, it can be rather tiresome, especially to the viewer expecting the exact opposite from a film of the genre. Actually this is a question regarding if one enjoys art-house films or not, because The Assassin…

The Code for Warriors Is there a code that ancient samurai warriors followed in Japan? Most professions around the world abide by some code. For example, doctors follow the Hippocratic oath, lawyers have the professional code, and engineers follow the code of ethics. For example, the samurais of Japan also lived by a strict code of conduct called the Bushido Code. Many years ago in Japan, the country had an ethical system called Bushido. The Bushido was the code for the country’s samurais…

She travelled extensively and was influenced by the deserts, seas, Zen asthetics, and Islamic architecture that she was exposed to. Mohamedi was also deeply conscious of her self and her body as they moved through space and time. Mohamedi is most often associated with Agnes Martin, an American painter known for her abstract…

Demographic Generation X (Gen Xers) were born between 1965 and 1980. Their age ranges from about 35 to 50 years of age. There are two types of Gen Xers; they include younger Xers whose values lean towards the millennial generation and older Xers whose values lean more towards baby boomers (Maye Create Design, (n.d.)). Behavioral Gen Xer is cynical and sophisticated when looking at products, ads, and shopping (Williams & Page, 2011). This generation is not loyal to any brand or company as they…