Essays on Monastery

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What is the miracle of Caedmon’s hymn? Consider the poem itself as well as Bede’s account of its genesis The miracle of Caedmon’s Hymn according to the Venerable Bede is that while Bede had always known Caedmon as a great poet of unmatched skill. He did not always possess such a talent. Bede contended that the gift of song that Caedmon had could have only come from God. The reason for this was so Caedmon could bring the people that come to listen to him away from evil. For much of Caedmon’s life he had ...

Buddhism came to the USA due to immigrants from China and Japan and some eccentric Europeans who practiced Theosophy and spiritualism. More than a hundred of years, Buddhism remains very popular with North Americans, and step- by- step this kind of religion is penetrating farther into the people’s lives. Bookshops are full of books about Buddhism, popular magazines and newspapers placed plenty of articles devoted to this issue, film industry includes Buddhists way of life and philosophy in movies. The values of Buddhism can be seen in such social aspects as medicine, education, psychology, nutrition, sport, cosmetology, ecology, ...

Introduction

As very well stated by Jeff Wilson (2014) in his book Mindful America, “How Buddhism moves into new cultures and becomes domesticated: in each case, members of the new culture take from Buddhism what they believe will relieve their culture-specific distresses and concerns, in the process spawning new Buddhism (sometimes, crypto-Buddhism) that better fit their needs” (Wilson, 2014, p. 3). Mindfulness in its true form is practicing and taming the mind to learn to live in the present without thinking about past or present while observing from a distance our own self and our thoughts which continue to flow ...

Introduction

Before the Protestant Reformation and the Enlightenment, though, the field of inquiry was completely different than it would be afterward. There was only one religious establishment during that time period, and that establishment had the power of eternal fear over everyone and everything. The fact that the Roman Catholic Church had the power to ban someone not just from church but from any chance of salvation radically altered the calculus of anyone interested in pursuing any sort of intellectual endeavor. Remember, this is the same institution that sought to excommunicate Galileo and Copernicus because of their claims that the ...

Rwanda is not only an African country with panoramic hills and kind laughing people. It is a country where only 22 years ago, during just one hundred days, there eight hundred and fifty thousand people, which was one-seventh of the total population of Rwanda, were killed. In the civilized 20th century, almost one million people were killed without the use of gas chambers, crematories, extermination camps or other modern technical innovations. The victims fell down mostly from hands of neighbors and relatives with machetes and other melee weapons. This sorrowful massacre of the Rwandan people was left without any ...

Comparison Capital versus Lecture

“The Rabulla Gospels” comprises one of the most beautiful Byzantine works produced in the 6th century (yearn 586). It was written by Rabulla, a monk at St. John Monastery, Syria. It was produced in Asia. The artwork is also significantly alluded to in various art texts because of its clever use of art elements and principles to great effect. For example, the artwork captures the use of balance. The central figure in the upper part of the painting is Jesus, who is surrounded by angels that are arranged equally on either side. Also, the lower part of the painting, ...

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Art since the beginning of human history is a reflection of the society’s customs, beliefs, traditions, and other human activities. Art has been existent even in the early century. Most of the art works before are representations and symbols of the religion and belief of the people. The concept of the Mother and the child, that represents Mother Mary and the baby Jesus is one of the most commonly painted subjects from the early civilization until today. Christianity is the major religion that spread early in the Western civilization influencing the minds and thoughts of the early artists. ...

Gregory and Frik share a lot in common as Armenian poets. However, Gregory and Frik opinion on the man or fate is quite different. Gregory’s personal opinion on the relationship between man and fate is that the non-ordinary Christian conflict between the believer’s longings to respect the savor’s command and the human acceptance that faultlessness is not possible in this life is imperfect. The imperfection is evident between the realization of God’s grace and a profound sense of one’s worthiness to receive the grace. The author displays the concept of unworthiness in his literary ...

Introduction

Poland is the country located in Central Europe with the capital in the city of Warsaw. It is bordered by several other countries: by Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, by Germany to the West, by the Baltic Sea and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad to the north, by Lithuania to the north-east and by Ukraine and Belarus to the east. The total population of the country is almost 38,5 million people, which are 7.6% of the total population of the European Union, the member of which Poland has been since May 2004. Official language in the ...

The roles of the women during the medieval period were household based. Just like in the middle ages, the women were expected to be good wives and mothers to the children. Around this period, two great women lived. They were Elizabeth Schonau, who lived between c1128-1164, and Aethelthryth. Both women were virgins who dedicated their lives to serving the Lord. Unlike Aethelthryth, Elizabeth remained unmarried all her life. Elizabeth was a German Rhineland who got into the monastery when she was twelve years. She began to have visions in 1152 a time during which she was prone to depression ...

Introduction

Yuan Zhen wrote the Yingying story during the time of the Tang Dynasty. This story is considered to be one of the first work of literature in China. The story revolves around a love story between a 16-year-old girl named Yingying and a 21-year-old man named as Chang, who was a student. In analyzing the story, one can get a glimpse of the Tang Dynasty and its culture. Another issue that can be observed is Buddhism in, which many people during that era were practicing it. However, in Tang Dynasty, the main religion was Taoism, but they had started ...

1. A. The target market for breakfast cereals ‘Yum Oats’ does not limited to any age group or gender but it is favorite of health conscious people. We can define the adults of 18 to 35 years old and people who are having sugar and cholesterol related health problems, as main target market. Children and other age group members are secondary target market. In other age group the main focus would be on older people as they are the one who faces maximum problems related with sugar and cholesterol. 1. B. The main objectives of marketing communication and ...

‘Name’

‘Instructor’s name’ ‘Subject’ Martin Luther is one of the greatest contributors to Christianity, and his Lutheran Reformation is counted among the most influential phenomenons of modern history. Luther is the originator of the Protestant Reformation, and it is said that, more books have been written on him than any other person except his master, Jesus Christ. He is a German theologian and religious reformer, who inspired hordes of followers to denounce some of the established doctrines of the Catholic Church. This essay will examine his life and scrutinize how his personal struggles influenced his philosophies and preaching. ...

Ethiopia was mainly ruled by Emperors till 1974, where a military coup overthrew Emperor Haile Selassie from power. The documentary looks at some of the major sites that had been built by former emperors and their significances. One of the outstanding things in this documentary is the form of architecture and cosmopolitan-ship by the look of the buildings. In addition, different emperors are isolated, which helps in preserving culture among the Ethiopians. It is crucial to note that most emperors believe that their power was from God and that some Ethiopians fell under King Solomon’s lineage. Given that Ethiopia ...

The Middle Ages were the period of European history dating from the fall of the Holy Roman Empire in 476A.D. up to 1453 and started when the Ottoman Turks of the Middle East captured Constantinople. The Catholic Church grew more powerful and influential during that time. Governed by bishops and archbishops under the papal authority from Rome, the church became more dominant in the medieval society. Nuns and monks lived together in a house called monastery, devoting their lives in the service of God. In this period of turmoil and instability, many people turn to God in order to survive. ...

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Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 - October 7, 1849) – an American writer, poet, literary critic and editor, a representative of American Romanticism. He has received the greatest popularity for his "dark" stories. He is a creator of the forms of modern detective. Poe's creativity contributed to the emergence of the genre of science fiction. "Mask of the Red Death" is the story of Edgar Allan Poe, written and published in 1842. The story begins with description of a terrible disease called the Red Death, devastating the country. Prince Prospero did not want to die from the disease; he gathered a ...

Compare And Contrast Essay

Byzantine era placed a great importance on Christianity, and it is no wonder to see a lot of artwork produced related to the life that Christ. These painting were hung within the walls of the churches, and the viewers were given the chance to connect with the ideals they revered (Byzantine, 2011). The purpose of the essay is to compare the Lamentation over the Dead Christ and the Sinai Christ. Lamentation over the Dead Christ, wall painting, St. Pantaleimon, Macedonia, 1164. When Roman Empire was moved from Rome to Constantinople in 324, the Byzantine Empire came into existence as the " ...

Medici played a significant role not only in politics, but also in the cultural life of Europe of their time. Like other wealthy and influential people, they ordered a work of art for the greater glory of themselves, their family, of the city and God. Under the influence of the new ideas of the Renaissance, Medici saw in the artists not only artisans. They were interested not only on a beautiful pieces and its content, but also on its creator. Not by chance, as an example of Renaissance patron relationship to the artist, Cosimo the Elder quoted words of Filippo Lippi. Monk ...

Discussion on the Record of Linji

It is for this reason that his question to the head priest, Huangbo, brought him the beating that is the norm in the Buddhist teachings. Huangbo hit him with the rattan, which was a ten-foot bamboo pole, used for this purpose. The teachings that Linji adhered to were part of the Buddhist monastery teaching that involved beating and shouting. He asked the question three times, and was beaten three times. The idea was for him to receive enlightenment, but he clearly did not get that. If he had been mindful and enlightened, there would have been no need for him ...

Discussion on the Record of Linji

The search for truth is within each man. As a young monk, Linji did not quite understand the truth of what one should be as a person in the light of Buddhist teaching. He was a simple down to earth person, and spent his days minding his own business. His question to the head priest, Huangbo, brought about severe retribution. Huangbo hit him with a ten-foot bamboo pole. The use of the rattan that was popular in the Buddhist monasteries and especially in the teachings to which Linji was exposed. This happened three times, after he asked the question: what the cardinal principle ...

Rhodes is the integration of refined Greek cuisine, historic sites and turquoise seas. Only 11 days spent on the Island of Roses will bring warm memories for the whole year. This period would be optimal to fully enjoy the beauty of Rhodes, visit all attractions, and get even tan. Moreover, visiting Rhodes during winter can be a richly rewarding experience. (RhodesGuide) It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see the architecture, which has been preserved from the sixth century BC. Made in the Greek-Turkish style, it surprise with its power and antiquity. Home Rhodes fortress was built five ...

Abu Dhabi derives its important on account of the fact that it is the capital of United Arab Emirates. As pointed out by Tristam, in his online publication on Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is federate structure constituted of seven mini states that are autonomous in nature out of which Abu Dhabi is the largest. The remaining seven states are Quwayn, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaymah, Ajman and Al Fujayrah. Tristam further points out that, Abu Dhabi is an island city and its distance from the mainland is approximately 800 feet. Tristam further points out that the reason why ...

Civilization is a state of state human society that has well developed urban systems, social classes, with a very developed culture and way of life. The monks in the 14th century had played a significant role in the civilization most importantly, of the western countries. Although the purpose of a monk retiring to be a monastery involved the cultivation of a more disciplined spiritual life, his role has proven to be substantial in the development of a civilized society. Their work as the Benedictines have been remarkable and have been appreciated since it has been a crucial part of the western civilization. These contributions are on the ...

The vision of possible partnership in this elephant sanctuary and wellness resort is an opportunity that any spa director cannot surpass. The fact that the resort will integrate different lifestyles, they also incorporate luxury accommodation for the guests, a spa program and an elephant sanctuary and a full operation museum. The prospect of managing such a wide based sanctuary and resort facility is a dream that every director of a spa plans to achieve. I like the idea that possibly will increase the profits of the resort by a wide margin compared to any other spa. I believe in the serenity of this facility ...

Introduction

It is popularly believed that the original Tibetan culture under the Dalai Lama was spiritual, non-violent and free from corruption, lust, and greed and that Tibetans lived happily in pre-1950 period before the invasion of the country by China. However, it is claimed by China that the reality was far from true as Tibetan society was marked by corruption, lust, greed, and barbarity. Not a long ago, the head of the Chinese administration for religious affairs, Ye Xiaowen, claimed in a published article in a state-run newspaper 'China Daily' that "History clearly reveals that the old Tibet was not the Shangri-La that ...

Compare and contrast the physical and mental asceticism required during his respective journeys?

Pete has to push himself to the limit physically, mentally and spiritually in all his journeys. He does this in a bid to understand the different religions. He has to show a great amount of spiritual, physical, and emotional endurance all through the pilgrimages (Michael, 2006). He shows a great deal of endurance through all the exhaustion and strain that he undergoes. In china, he has to train in martial arts. It is a very physical activity. In china, they attain spirituality through the practice of article arts. The religion in china is very physical. They express their religion through the physical. He ...

The film Of Gods and Men begins with a quotation from the Bible "I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes." This neatly sums the theme of the film – everyone is a child of God - and also offers an ominous foreshadowing of the ending. Set in an Algerian monastery, nine Catholic monks live in a Muslim area, where they are accepted by the peaceful and friendly community. However, as the true story develops the safety of the monastery is threatened ...

The vision behind forming the Mystic Monk Coffee is that Father Daniel Mary wants to help setup the business that would help them with the purchase of the Ranch that Father Daniel Mary wants. He is achieving this by serving a niche market of the coffee drinkers. This niche market is very large with more than 150 million consumers. There are also expansion plans that Father Daniel Mary has in mind. He wants to increase his sales and wants to buy a bigger Roaster to meet the demand. His marketing techniques are aggressive, but only limited to word of mouth and ...

Chapter 6

‘Instructor’s Name’ The chapter, ‘Maintaining responsible conduct in Public organizations’ from the book, ‘The Responsible administrator’ by Terry Cooper, talks about factors influencing legislative control. Cooper explores ways in which to commandeer responsibility and accountability among public administrators. She elucidates that administrators should not be guided by the constraints of institutional controls but by their moral values. Mary Parker Follett, in her article ‘The Giving of orders’ lays down certain ways in which control can be achieved in any organization, without individuals being given blind orders by their superiors. She says the best way to control any ...

Religion has always been a controversial subject across the world. It is considered the opiate of the masses, and most of the main religions believes in some sort of higher beam or omnipotent supernatural force. The saying holds true as it has been counted that almost 90 percent of the world’s population believes in some sort of religion. Marx who spoke the quote believed that religion is what keeps the people motivated and like medicine is what blinds them to their own hardships. While the different religions will probably follow a different theology, they all develop an ethical framework in ...

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Literary Background 6 Core Points of Review 7 Factual Presentation from the Book 9 Example of Religious Paradox in the Book 9 Special Message of the Book 11 Conclusion 11 Personal Suggestion 11

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What the Buddha Never Taught by Tim Ward Introduction Religion forms the core of human existence and our lives, principles, values, ethics are highly influenced by the religions we follow; however, man has been questioning the essence of religion ever since he came into being. No matter whether you follow Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Jainism, one never ...

#1. Julien Sorel adored Napoleon, he wanted to become something like the great leader. During this time, his love was divided, he wanted to follow the footsteps of his hero, Napoleon, yet he wanted to also be a prominent figure in society. Being only a carpenter’s son, his status was not much. During this time, the only way you could gain power was to be part of the church. This was because the Catholic church was just restored in France at the time. In training to become a priest, he took another job, as the tutor of the mayor’s children. ...

Introduction

One of the side trips in California brought me to an unexpected, yet pleasantly surprising place. Considered as the largest Buddhist community in the Western hemisphere, The City of Ten Thousand Buddha is situated in Talmage at Mendocino County, California. The trip was intentionally a visit to a friend, but somehow I found myself in a center of one of the most profound and oldest religion in the world. The place is collectively a community built around the Buddhist monasteries founded by Hsuan Hua. The place is a typical of a Buddhist community with temples and elaborate statutes of Buddha adorning the altar. However, the ...

‘Name’

‘Instructor’s name’ ‘Class’ Siddhartha denounced his claim to the throne of a kingdom and instead chose a spiritual path as Gautama Buddha, just on the eve of his coronation. While all great scholars revere his spiritual contribution, most people forget Buddhism’s contribution to the human civilization. Though he rejected the post of a king, Buddha stilled a waged a conquest, which was not of political nature, but one which had a more profound social effect. He sought to free human beings from their sufferings, through enlightening them with the secrets of the holy truth. But to do this, he needed a powerful ...

Introduction

The “Courtly love” described by Andreas Capellanus is an “instructional” manual on love and romance between a man and a woman. It consists of three books that address the etymology of love, dialogues between a man and a woman of different social classes and instructions on how the romantic process should unfold between people of different social classes (Andreas). The love described in the story between Heloise and Abelard is of a different nature. The discussions between Heloise and Abelard are less about romance and courtship and more about exchanging ideas on the role of women in society, religion, and the running of monasteries ...

Introduction

Feminism is a social and political movement aimed at establishing equality for women in the society (Klein 12). From the feminist perspective, the Canterbury Tales expresses some critics of Ruth Evans and Lesley Johnson who argued that it is hard to ignore the difference between how people viewed women in the past and today. In addition, males who mostly advocate for anti-feminism composed most stories found in the Caterbury Tales. This essay has deeply touches on the bad and good attributes assigned to women in the Canterbury Tales. Some of the bad attributed discussed included denial of rights to enter ...

Introduction

Famously quoted as saying, "Architecture is the masterly, correct, and magnificent play of masses brought together in light" Le Corbusier, one of the famous architects of the 20th century, was a versatile genius (Tomas, 2009). Besides being an architect, he was a designer, writer, urban planner, painter and one of the founding fathers of modern architecture. A pioneer in modern high design with his buildings scattered across Europe, America and India, he contributed to better living arrangements for people in crowded cities. Born in a small city in Switzerland in 1887, Le Corbusier’s actual name was Charles Édouard Jeanneret. He adopted ...

Howe, John. “The Nobility’s Reforms of Medieval Church.” American Historical Review 2, no. 93 (1988): 317-39. The story of the medieval church particularly of the 11th century is that of the church and the nobility. While Churchmen and women were of diverse background, the ultimate control of the Church between the 11th century and the 12th century lay in the hands of nobles of European society. When the European society begun getting rich in the 11th century as urbanization and development of states progressed, it was apparent that some reforms had to be undertaken. Like all ...

Italy, in the fifteenth century, was segregated into several small independent states. The northern states of Venice, Milan and Florence were the largest and richest. Leonardo da Vinci was born in Florence in the year 1452. A quintessential Renaissance man, he became a renowned artist later in his life. His fame as an architect, scientist, engineer, sculptor and especially a painter spread to the farthest corners of the land. His deep thirst for research and knowledge was the focal point of both his scientific and artistic endeavors . At the young age of fifteen, Leonardo was apprenticed by his father to ...

Who were the major "players" in monastery economies (think of Vezelay, for example). What did they have to gain- or lose- based on their roles in this economy? How did the cult of saints fit into this monastery economy? What visual and textual evidence do we have? The legalization of Christianity undoubtedly gave rise to a number of monastic orders who flourished extensively over Europe with the establishment of several monastery economies. The Dominicans and the Benedictines were among the most successful especially the latter who took to copying sacred texts and commissioning works of art with considerable zeal. ...

Red blood cells take approximately 120 days to be produced. The process of its production is called erythropoiesis and the place of production is myeloid tissue. For the formation of red blood cells, the haemocytoblast must be present. The existence of Multi-CSF causes the haemocytoblast to progress into progenitor cells. The progenitor cells, on the other hand, will form other cells. This cell may also develop into proerythroblast when EPO is present. Proerythroblast forms basophilic erythroblast which will in turn develop into polychromatophilic erythroblast, followed by normoblast which develops into reticulocyte which eventually becomes erythrocyte. All these developments must ...

In 1725 after raise in the level of population literacy, after enlightenment of the Russian society after victories in several great wars - the Seven Years War, Polish, Russian-Turkish, and Russian-Swedish - and after the grand reforms of Peter, Russia partly returned to the Time of Troubles, by the time when the country had no legitimate ruler. Peter I died before he could appoint a successor. As a result, many palace coups have begun. Many people changed power: Catherine I, Peter II, Anna Ioannovna, Ivan VI Antonovich, Elizaveta Petrovna, and Peter III. When Catherine II came to power, she stayed there ...

Do major world religions share a common purpose?

Religion plays a pivotal role in the day to day lives of people around the world and is an integral part of cultural heritage. A person’s beliefs, values and actions are often governed by their religion associations. In a world that is facing the challenge of populations of increasing diversity, it has become an imperative to understand and respect the major world religions. After having studied the tenets of major religions including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism and Buddhism, it can be said that, while the religions may differ in their specific rites, rituals, and forms of worship, they all promote a ...

Buddhism is believed to have begun in East Asia, in the Himalayas region (Ch’en, 1). Though its origin was a tiny nation, it rapidly spread throughout Asia majorly due to Buddhist priests. These priests journeyed across Asia spreading the message of Buddhism (Zurcher, 21). It is believed that Buddhism was introduced in China by these priests. In the early days after its introduction, it was widely accepted by emperors and citizens alike. Though it later declined, its influence on the culture and life of the Chinese cannot be gainsaid. This influence is evident from the fact that other religions ...

Charlemagne, born on the 2nd of April 742 was the first Holy Roman Emperor and the first emperor in Western Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire three hundred years before his coronation. While his date of birth is relatively unknown, it can be calculated from numerous sources and with the help of the Lorsch Abbey calendar . Charles the Great was also said to have been born in eastern Frankland, specifically in a district known as Moingewi (modern day Belguim). He was the oldest son of his father, Pepin the Short and his mother Bertrada of Laon. ...

John was born in 24th December 1166 to Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II of England. John spent most of his early life at Fontevrault as a magister. He was later taught by Ranulph Glanville, who was a leading English administrator. John spent some time with his elder brother, Henry the Young King. Here, he gained military and hunting skills which were very important in his later life as a king. John grew up as a hospitable, witty, genial and a generous man. Nevertheless, he was also known for his rage and sensitivity. In fact, he was known to bit and gnaw his fingers ...

The Northern Renaissance is an interesting period in the history of art and artists like Rogier Van der Weyden have produced works that are still admired today. One of his paintings, the Crucifixion, will be examined in this short essay. The painting was created with oil colors on oak panels and the technique of dendrochronology dates it to c. 1460. It consists of two rectangular panels joined together to form one entity. In the 1990’s it was reconstructed and X rays showed dowel holes that suggest that it was probably part of a bigger sculptural structure, perhaps an ...

Throughout my formative years in elementary, middle school, and high school; Galileo Galilei’s name became known in both history and science books as the man who developed the telescope. At first, I thought his invention of the telescope earned him the title “Father of Modern Astronomy” due to the telescope’s capacity to augment celestial bodies without any visual strain to the user. While my conviction to Galileo Galilei’s expertise remained firm as I entered tertiary years, the Dan Brown novel entitled “Angels and Demons” challenged my ideas over the Italian scientist. In the movie, Galileo was a ...

Columbanus was born in 543, the year St. Benedict died. Well educated and well favored in appearance he found himself beset by temptations. He consulted a holy hermitess who advised him that the way for him to resist the temptations that beset him was to retire from the world and live a scholarly life. He followed this advice in order not to succumb to worldly ways and learn how to overcome temptation. At around age forty he heard the voice of God instructing him to preach in foreign lands. His later life, teachings and miracles attest to his success in learning ...

Luther was born to a peasant miner in what is now eastern Germany on November 10, 1483 in a world dominated by the Catholic church. His father had visions of Martin becoming a lawyer but a terrifying experience led him to make a vow to God to become a monk so to the disappointment of his parents he entered the Augustinian Monastery at Erfurt on July 17, 1505 to do just that. As a monk in this order he journeyed to Rome where he was very disappointed to learn of the corruption that existed in the Vatican as well as the many activities within the church ...

Summary

Bilal Haq, a scientist from the National Science Foundation Arlingtion, Virginia encountered foraminifera on his trip to Qingdao in China. Foraminifera are small creatures that grow shells on their bodies. Their shells are varied and very diverse, as if they are created by visionary artists. Haq thought the foraminifera would make beautiful pieces of art and should be put on display. Haq’s fellow colleague from China, Zheng, agreed and put things into action by involving local craft workers. It resulted in a park for foraminifera since the end of 2009 and already a million people have visited (Larkins, 2012).

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In Kim Ki-Duk's 2006 film Spring, Summer, Fall Winterand Spring, five seasons of the year (and of a life) are depicted. The film takes place in a monastery that floats on a river in Korea; the film focuses on a monk and his apprentice, as they both age through these different summers of life. As the monk remains a pious, spiritual individual, he tries to teach his apprentice how to avoid the violence that he begins to display. The purpose of the film is to demonstrate man's continual struggle for peace and tranquility, despite our own defective, violent natures. Kim uses serene, tranquil and ...

Benedict and Beowulf each provide images of an ideal ruler and an ideal subject. Compare and contrast the descriptions of ideal rulers and ideal subjects in these texts. What qualities should a good ruler and good subject possess? What should the chief concerts of rulers be? Of subjects? How should rulers and subjects relate to each other? Do these texts provide examples of bad rulers and bad subjects? What make them bad? What do the similarities and differences between the images of rulers and subjects presented in these texts tell us about the value systems of those writing the texts.

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Gregory P Levine is a distinguished scholar for his masterly work in analyzing the historical events in Japan. He wrote an article “Switching Sites and Identities: The Founder's Statue at the Buddhist Temple Korin'in” which he describes a Japanese portrait statue made during the seventeenth century. The statue displays the monk Shokei Jofu that is found the Zen Buddhist temple Korin’in in Kyoto. The statue had inscriptions, which are significant for historical analysis by those of interest. Levine based his interest on the inscriptions and the order of temples site with the portrait as he carried out his research. He ...

Dharma is under the teachings of Buddhism as a religion which was practiced by the Hindu people in Ancient India. To understand dharma we must first understand the religion itself. From the previous chapters of the book we realized that Buddha was the founder of the religion. Buddhism is a form of religion whose inception was in India. Buddhism as a religion gained followers who were supposed to follow certain regulation, and that’s where Dharma originated as a teaching under Buddhism religion. According to the teaching of Buddhism, Dharma is comprehended as the way of the living of the people who practice ...

Abstract

May 4 is the 124th day of the year and the 125th in leap years in the Gregorian calendar. It is a significant day in time ranging recorded events to birthdates of renowned personnel. Besides the birthdays, many famous deaths have also been accorded to this day. This particular mini research papers briefly summarizes these events, births and deaths that occurred within this period in time.

The 4th of May in History

The 4th may is a rich day in terms of History. These events, births and deaths range from onset of time, the year 1256, when the Augustinian monastic order was formed at the Lecceto Monastery ...