Zen

I have never been to a museum until Sunday, February 01, 2015. During the time that I spent at the Menil museum, I saw so many different pieces of art. The e experience was like going into a different part of the world that I have never seen. At first, I did not know how to go about exploring. So I read the brochures to better understand the art I was about to see. I was so glad that I did because it really helped me understand the art and the story line behind the artists. I came across a…

Based on our findings, Zoo Taiping has always searching the efficient ways to be the best in the zoo and working hard to make sure they give all the best experience to all the visitors. In our opinion, there are a few things that Zoo Taiping can be improved on. There was some of our recommendation after all the research. Zoo Taiping is located in a natural setting in Taiping Lake Gardens close to the foot of the Larut Hill (Maxwell Hill). The beautiful natural setting with streams, lakes and…

I think it was pot roast, no it can’t be: Zach despises pot roast. Maybe it was steak, no. Burger and smiley friends, yes, that sounds about right. I kick at the kitchen island as I try to figure out these darn multiplication problems while my mom hovers over Zach's shoulder and tells him the answers to his homework. I sit there waiting patiently for her to help me, but that help never comes and I dive back into what the answer to 12 X 13 could possibly be. Today was a hectic day at school and…

Alan Watts was a 20th century philosopher who began the movement and application of eastern philosophies in the western world. He helped millions of people encounter and explore new ideas and apply them to their lives to create a better world. Watts inspired people to exchange ideas between nations and between people. He had a unique way of presenting and explaining old ideas with a modern perspective, which lead to his work becoming a major influence in the 1960s. Watts exchanged Eastern ideas…

If you 've considered trying yoga, then get on your mat and be fearless. Unlike common misconceptions that yoga is nothing more than a simple stretch, a closer look at how yoga can improve long term health, reduce stress, depression, and chronic pain proves that yoga is a beneficial workout. You might be surprised with the many benefits it has to offer. Yoga is for ____people. Common misconceptions is that yoga is for young, thin, and flexible people. On the contrary, many people are…

It’s often said that mountains are the abode of the gods. This is backed by the fact that most places of worship are located on the top of mountains. Another interesting observation to emphasize the significance of mountains is that the practice of Zen Buddhism involves seeing the world empty of inherent existence. It helps meditator to be able to look into the vast, empty space from the top of mountains. Mountains have always been thought of as pillars separating heaven and earth. From one…

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a Third Wave Therapy created by Marsha Linehan in the 1970’s. It is derived from a cognitive behavioral perspective. In high school Linehan wanted to become a psychiatrist and work with the most mentally disturbed patients. She realized, however, that there weren’t a lot of effective treatments for these patients. She then decided to earn a PhD in experiential personality psychology (Prochaska & Norcross 2014). Linehan wanted to work with the most difficult…

4 ANALYSIS OF THE MATERIAL In this chapter I will first use the five different aspects from Peter Low’s Pentathlon Principle to analyze the translations. Thus, firstly I will be analyzing the musical features of the translations; the rhyme, rhythm, naturalness, sense and singability. Lastly, I will analyze the translations according to Johan Franzon’s three aspects of music translation, and I will analyze whether there has been used re-creation, hook-translation or reverent translation in the…

John Cage was an incredibly impactful and controversial American composer of the 20th century. He was the forerunner for the avant-garde, significantly developing nonstandard styles of music such as electroacoustic music and aleatoric music (chance-controlled). His musical developments were largely influenced by Indian philosophies like Buddhism, and his internal anarchy was influenced by Henry David Thoreau. This and his works with modern dance, helped to distinguish him as a very pivotal…

Children are incredibly adapting to change, with the rapid pace that technology is changing the more capable children are at facing challenges, not just with technology, but with life in general. Culture and living standards greatly impacted all the fundamental aspects of all cultures including laws and how they are enforced, language, art, health care, mobility, education and religion. Technology benefits children with close instructions and monitoring the use of technological devices for the…