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Critical Media Analysis of "Dharma and Greg"
Colorado State University student Jason Laincz analyzes <i>Dharma and Greg</i>'s response to "the clash of the social classes."
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Television as a Cultural Forum: An Analysis of "Dharma and Greg"
Guest contributor and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Amanda Wilson analyzes <i>Dharma and Greg</i> in terms of Newcomb and Hirsch's notion of television as a "cultural forum."
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The Dorje Shugden Controversy
Dorje Shugden. Whether he's a good guy or a bad guy remains to be seen. Thousands of followers all over the world say he's a Buddha while others say he's an evil spirit.
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All Men Are My Children
The life and importance of the Emperor Asoka, who helped create Buddhism as a faith of international standing.
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Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo
There is more to Breakfast with Buddha than the flyleaf leads one to believe. It is a road trip and a spiritual trip in one book.
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Buddhism and Hell
Deeper questions: Is there a Buddhist hell? Can one avoid it, or work one's way out of it?
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Buddhism: Off the Mountain and Over the Ocean
Tibetan Buddhism enters the mainstream thought.
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Catch These Season Ending Episodes
May brings season-ending episodes of most tv series. Here are some highlights for the week of May 12 - 18.
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King Ashoka
Brief history of King Ashoka, an early proponent of Buddhism.
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The Yaksha Starts His Questions
After getting Yudhishthir's consent the Yaksha began asking questions in sets of four. And Yudhishthir fired back his replies to the complete satisfaction of the Yaksha.
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Saint Tozan Ryokai
Shasta Abbey's late Abbess, Jiyu Kennett, often said that the long sentences used in Zen would likely annoy American readers.
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Formal or Informal Practice?
Considerations about a formal, guided practice of Buddhism.
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Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 41,42 & 43
Arjuna is unhappy with the destruction of a clan as it would bring about lawlessness.
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"Panch Kanya" or Five Virgins
An enigmatic verse from Sanskrit about these five women has baffled scholars for long and though there have been numerous interpretations none have been satisfactory.
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Glossary C to H
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H.
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Keeping the Faith
Rabbi Jake Schram and Father Brian Finn are best friends who find <i>Keeping the Faith</i> hard to do when they fall in love with the same girl. Stars Ben Stiller, Jenna Elfman and Edward Norton.
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Looking Back at Lost – He's Our You
The 10th episode of Lost's fifth season looks into Sayid's past and calls everyone's future into question.
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Silencing Your Inner Critic
You are what you think. Your thoughts have enormous power in your life. Thoughts or perceptions are one's reality. Your inner critic could be sabotaging your dreams.
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The Flavor of Zen
Slices of Zen
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Saint Kanchi Sosan
Keizan Zenji is credited with not only preserving but reviving the line of Soto Zen ancestors that up until his time were almost forgotten.
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The Ten Incarnations of Vishnu the Preserver
The hindu mythology teaches that Vishnu, the Preserver of the universe, takes 10 incarnations. They are in the form of fish,tortoise,boar,half man half beast, dwarf, a not so perfect man, noble man, man-god, bhudda the god, finally kalki at the end of the universe, to create a new one.
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Buddha and the Four Noble Truths
This article provides an overview of the main concepts of Buddhism and their meanings.
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Impermanence Revisited
Further thoughts on impermanence and quotations from Buddhist teachers.
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Jack Kerouac Biography
A short summary of Jack Kerouac's life. Biographical information on his best works. Plus a list of Kerouac on the screen - big and small
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Personality Does Not Cause Cancer
Personality does not cause cancer, but staying emotionally healthy is key. Here's what a naturopathic doctor says, plus some psychological ways to prevent breast cancer.
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Requiem: Melba 1984-2002
Author's dog dies.
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The Genealogy of Akuti and Prasuti
The children of Akuti and Ruchi and Prasuti and Daksha populate the earth. They include Nara and Narayan and Sati.
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The Puranas and the Trinity
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva have differing relative importance in different Puranas, although they are always manifestations of the Supreme god.
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Windblown, Sun-Faded Fragments in the Desert
Desert walks are the catalyst for philosophizing. Frequently these days the preoccupation is with death, death as an opportunity. Impermanence is the constant theme.
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Vajrayana Buddhism
An overview of Vajrayana Buddhism and its place in the universe of Buddhist traditions.
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The Caste System in Ancient India
How did the caste system start in ancient India and what were the purposes of the different castes?
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Bodhi Day: Anniversary of Buddha's Enlightenment
Do Buddhists have any winter holidays? As it is a religion of individual determinism, they can have as many as they want! But many observe the anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment on December 8.
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Teachers and Teachings
Recent Teachers and Teachings
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The Essence of Hinduism
Explains the <i> Conscious Reality </i> and the relation between various personal gods and the Supreme BRAHMAN.
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The Buddhist Society
The Buddhist Society was founded by Christmas Humphreys in 1924 and remains true to its original aim to publish and encourage the study of Buddhist principles.
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Classical BRIT Music Awards
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney takes Album of the Year Award at the Classical BRIT Awards 2007.
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Buddhist Humor
A Buddhist Humor sampler
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Mara, the Buddhist Manifestation of Evil
Mara, the Buddhist personification of evil, is often called the Buddhist "devil". Find out why this title is misleading, and learn about one of the more sinister figures of Buddhist tradition.
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Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 14,15 & 16
These verses introduce us to the kings and warriors on the side of the Pandavas.
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Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 44,45 & 46
It is better to be killed, rather than kill and augment sins, says Arjuna.
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Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 7, 8 & 9
Arjuna who is overwhelmed with sorrow and compassion, surrenders to Lord Krishna.
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Dye Recipes On the NET
There are lots of free dye recipes and information on the NET. Here are some sites to get you started.
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In praise of GOD - Verse 1 & 2
In the first two verses Saint Tiruvalluvar praises the almighty God and renders his Salutations.
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COMING SOON to DVD - June 13th
Chappelle's Block Party, MacGyver, Cheers, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Valley of the Dolls, The Pink Panther ... and more all out June 13th, 2006
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My Bed of Nails
Buddhism as a tool for relieving depression.
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Vipassana Meditation
Vipassana Meditation: Overview
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Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 1 & 2
The first two verses of the gita, where Dhrtrastra anxiously enquires about the events in the battlefield.
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DYEING: Chemical Dye Basics
Chemical dyeing can be a very simple process to learn with the right materials. Here is an article to get you started.
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The Mystical Experience
Mystical experiences are a birth-right but veiled whithin culture, even though proven to improve quality of life. Let's move towards a better understanding of them!
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Buddha Finds Enlightenment
After leaving behind all of his worldly things, Siddhartha started practicing a severe form of meditation called asceticism.
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