Zen

Like many of us, Ginsberg did not quite know what he wanted to do or be when he graduated from high school. After graduating from the Paterson Eastside High School in 1943 his father wanted him to be a labor lawyer. “Ginsberg quickly dropped this aspiration and settled into his niche in the university's English Department. Professor Lionel Trilling became his mentor, encouraging Ginsberg to write poetry” (Beat Bios). He went on to Columbia University, it was there that he would meet, Lucien…

According to the history of buddhism, it has taken many different forms. Such as Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, Nichiren, Tendai and Pure Land are the main forms of Mahayana Buddhism. After the passing of Siddharta his teaching throughout the years and the spreading of the teaching became more misunderstood. Nichiren Daishonin (a japanese Buddhist reformer…

My grandfather served in the United States Navy in World War II where our ships encountered what was to them a new style of fighter: the Kamikaze pilot. The Kamikaze pilot was an individual who would quite literally drive a Mitsubishi Zero plane that was unequipped with guns and flew their planes directly into American ships to keep them away from reaching Japan. The word Kamikaze has an ancient origin. Literally translated it means “divine wind.” Kamikaze was used for close to a thousand years…

In a post-apocalyptic modern Japan, 35% that is in ruins from the mass attack of Akatsu when they first appeared, has been abandoned. This night was named the Akayume (赤夢 - red dream), as a way to describe the rain that turned red with the blood of the victims lost that day and the collective thoughts of the people who wished with all their might that it was nothing but a bad dream. We used this abandoned place to get rid of anything that would bring chaos, to create a system where its citizens…

essential elements of Asian philosophies since ancient times. According to Tadashi Ogawa, a Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Kyoto University, “Ethics is essentially a way of life through breathing”. (Hackenberg, Skof, p 201). According to the Soto Zen monk and teacher Shunryu Suzuki, “What we call ’I’ is just a swinging door, which moves when we inhale and when we exhale. When we practice zazen our mind always follows our breathing. When we inhale, the air comes into the inner world. When…

In Contra Celsum, Origen responds to the many criticisms presented by Celsus, an early opponent of Christianity. In Chapter 47, Origen highlights Celsus’ argument that Christianity and its beliefs, practices, and ideology, are no different than the prevailing beliefs of his time. Celsus goes on to describe Christian practices as derivative of pagan, Jewish, and other foreign cultures. Yet he further criticizes Christian practices as alien, and by extension, a threat to traditional Roman culture.…

THE 2015 FIFA SCANDAL ON CORRUPTION Prepared for Professor Campbell Robert Morris University Prepared by Aminat Soyege June 29, 2015 The 2015 FIFA SCANDAL Contents Executive summary iii INTRODUCTION iv Discussion 1 Stake holders 1 Resolution 4 Conclusion 5 Reference 6 Executive summary In mid-2015, the billion dollar nonprofit football association (FIFA) found itself in the midst of an FBI led investigation into corruption. At the of May 2015, fourteen people were…

Violent video games are known to have both negative and positive effects on individuals. According to Pediatric Clinics of North America, “playing violent video games can prime aggressive thoughts, increase positive attitudes toward violence, and help create a hostile attribution.” However, there are some pros of video games. Video games can improve their ability to evaluate tasks and information as well as define motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Games can help both children and adults…

1.Since it 's the beginning of a new year in college, it would be good to at least analysis my progress during high school, check for any improvements, and apply them to the new school year at college. Also this assignment will give us a set image on what can I expect from my intentions for the years ahead. It is necessary for IDH 1001 because it gives us a reflection of ourselves which we can take our reflection to somewhat predict the future in the Honors College. 2.This assignment will make…

Twenty-five minutes later, I arrive at my home the cab parks in the driveway of my house. “Welcome home, maim. Thanks for choosing Yellow Cab,” He says, boastfully. “Oh yes, I enjoyed being choked to death by the goddamn air freshener, asshole.” I leave the cab, taking my bag and the cab drives off. He doesn’t say anything he just stares at me in disbelief. I sit my bag on the driveway and look around my neighborhood that’s illuminated by street lights. I stretch both my arms out all the…