...edu/users/mhudelson/StudyGuides/GreekRoman_WA.htmlProf. Goux ART-5 1 June, 2015 The Mandala: A Comparison of Tibetan Buddhist and Native America Culture Early non-western thought often revolved around the concept of cyclical time. The circularity (a perfection that can never truly be attained in reality due the inevitable variation on the most infinitesimal level) was commonly represented in art and could often be intended to represent cyclical time or the cyclical nature of the world. Mandalas, which are literally translated as circles of essence, were used to represent a sense of order that seemed apparent in the universe at the time of ancient humans. Now, this thought should not be thought of as primitive, like most early western historians would inaccurately assume. The cyclical time and circular order of the universe seemed to be inherent in the common lives of early civilizations, and they simply applied their own form of logic to make predictions about the world around them. So, at its core, this can be considered quite advanced. The most renowned forms of mandalas are apparent in Hinduism and subsequently Buddhism; however, it is now clear that Native Americans also created such “mandalas” with similar social and religious applications. The Native American circles of essence were essentially medicine wheels (although many circular spiritual forms of art existed also). With this regard the Mandala will be related to the medicine wheel. In addition, the symbolism of such art...
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...TASK 1 * Name * Rolihlahla “Nelson” Mandela * Years Lived * 1918-2013 * Birthplace * Mvezo, South Africa * Early life * Nelson Mandela was born in a small South African village on July 18th, 1918. He was named “Nelson” by one of his teachers. He was the youngest son and had the opportunity to go to school. * Contributions to society * Mandela is best known for his fight against white oppression in South Africa. He first showed his dedication to the cause in the 1940’s when he became increasingly involved in the National African Congress Party. It was a group varying races united with the aim of bringing political change and racial equality in South Africa, with a no-violence policy. Mandela, a senior member, left the country to receive military training and find funding for the party, such was his fierce determination to achieve equality in South Africa. Mandela taught what activism really meant, he ended the apartheid, he was the first black and democratically elected president of South Africa, and he stayed determined, even after 27 years of incarceration. * Quotes * “No one is born hating another person because of [their] skin, or [their] background, or [their] religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite” * “ Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell and got back...
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...Self-identification, soul-searching; There are varying degrees and definitions of these introspective moments or phases everyone experiences throughout life. I think most people can relate to driving by a childhood home or neighborhood. It stirs about memories and lends itself to a reflection of who we are, because largely in part it is our experiences and attitudes toward them that help define who we are. In the book Catfish and Mandala, Author Andrew Pham embarks one one of the most dramatic and magnificent journeys I have ever heard. His fatherland in Vietnam and homeland in California are nearly one hundred and eighty degrees apart in geographic location, but his search for his cultural identity lies almost entirely within. His epic travels twenty years after escaping Vietnam take him around the U.S., Japan, and modern day Vietnam on pocket cash and a bicycle. His search and discoveries offer great insight to his plight as a refugee at the age of ten. I would like to discuss his travels, what he gained from them, and what the significance of his travels are. His incredible journey reveals so much on so many levels. Andrew departs on his trip after resigning from his “doomed from the start” job as an engineering post at a major airline (Pham,25). With the economy in a recession and a heavy tinge of disapproval in his fathers eyes, he decides now is the time to liquidate assets and just go. Along the first leg of his trip, the racial tensions in America that Andrew is not...
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...Psychic workmanship has been used ever since, with each piece having its own function. Moreover, psychic items come in many various patterns and types. A mandala is one of the most popular shamanic patterns used in psychic projects, and it is known as a very well-known spiritual instrument. Essentially, mandalas are patterns that take the form of circles -- symbolizing eternity or an endless life. Mandalas are recognized to have a great deal of psychic and spiritual value. Usually, mandala styles can be noticed in other products like dream catchers and shields, American Indian sand art, Muslim mosques, Buddhist stupas, Aboriginal Australian and African artwork, and even Christian cathedrals. A psychic mandala is a device used bring in positive energy, and to eliminate negative vibes. Mandalas are typically in the forms of jewelry, and other varieties of decorations. In parapsychology, psychic mandalas are also called efficient resources for emotional healing....
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...My Mandala represents a couple of things. It represents what life means to me, my beliefs, hopes, dreams, and things I love in a couple of squiggles. As seen throughout the whole mandala, everything is inside music notes. To me the world revolves around music, music is everywhere. Music is in cultures, games, religion, movies, phones, and anywhere we go. In my life music is very important. The type of music I listen to signifies how I feel like, if I’m feeling down, I’ll listen to a slow tuned song but if I feel motivated and excited I’ll listen to something a little more upbeat and fast. Inside the notes of my mandala there is certain drawings that represents my life. The music symbols represent how I feel about music and much it means to me. It reminds me what I want in life with all those singers and rappers showing of what they have. They also help me call down at times when I’m not feeling so well, or help me stay motivated when I know I need to do something or simply help me stay focus in what I’m doing whether it be homework, playing or brainstorming music helps me stay focused...
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...sculpted with no arms, legs, ears or a mouth. The eyes are very big and close together. The limited use of color and the use of ivory to sculpt this figure shows the lack of resources during this time. Survival of the fittest was what the people in during this period focused on and also reproduction, hence the female figure of fertility. The figure being only sculpted of the just the body was probably important during this time. They didn’t care about women being beautiful but about their bodies and the wellbeing of them because reproducing was important. In 2001, the Tibetan Medicine Buddha Mandala was created by Deprung Loseling Monks of Kamataka, South India. A mandala is made of concentric circles and squares representing the symbolic home of a deity. It is very rare to find a preserved sand mandala. They are used as tools for meditation and aid in spiritual development. A sand mandala is only intended to last...
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...participants were randomly assigned to one of three experimental conditions: the mandala group, the plaid design group, and the plaid group. The time limit for the drawing portion was 20 minutes. Lastly, participants were tested for the third time using the State Anxiety Inventory to assess Time 3.The results that tested baseline anxiety were equivalent across the three groups. This shows that all students regardless of which group they were assigned in came into the study with similar anxiety levels. Comparing T1 to T2 scores, anxiety levels increased significantly, demonstrating how the writing task did indeed induce anxiety in all three groups. Although the mandala group showed significantly lower anxiety levels compared to the free-form group, the mandala and plaid group were not significantly different. The study also found that coloring in previously prepared mandalas (i.e., circular geometric designs) and plaid designs following a stress-inducing event significantly reduced the participants’ “state” anxiety level, whereas free-form coloring (i.e., on a blank sheet of paper) did not. Coloring madalas relieves anxiety To support the previous study (Curry & kasser, 2005) and provide further evidence that coloring on mandalas can reduce anxiety following induced stress, Vennet, Rochester, and Serice (2012) conducted a replica study, in which they hypothesized that coloring a pre-drawn mandalas for 20 minutes would reduce anxiety significantly more than coloring a plaid design...
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...It comes from the name Sanskrit meaning circle. I researched on the web mandala and found ReligionFacts Just the facts on religion and it states “By mentally entering a mandala and proceeding to its center, a person is symbolically guided through the cosmos to the essence of reality”. (Just the facts on the world's religions. (2016, October 29). Retrieved March 28, 2017, from http://www.religionfacts.com/ "Mandala"). This helped me understand why the meaning was sacred. In a secular meaning mandala has a representation of the universe. It was interesting to see that mandala is used as a general term symbolizing a diagram, chart or geometric pattern of...
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...Officer, ‘C’ Division, West Bengal Fire & Energy Services, L.M. Dey Gardens, Silpara, Kolkata – 700 008. Dear Sirs, Sub : Permission from Fire Service for our 17th Mandala Puja to be held on 7th and 8th December, 2013 at the premises of Shiv Kali Mandir, Fakirpara Road(Near Shaw Public School) Kolkata – 700034. We have decided to celebrate our 17th Mandala Puja (Ayyappa Puja) on 7th and 8th December 2013 at the aforementioned premises. Please do the needful at your end and grant us permission at the earliest possible time. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, For Sri Dharmasaastha Bhajan Samithy (Regd.) (SECRETARY) Sri Dharmasaastha Bhajana Samithy ( Regd.) P-46, Unique Park, Behala, Kolkata – 700 034. Phone: 2446 1268 Date : 18.11.2013 The District Engineer,, CESC Limited, Taratala Office, Kolkata . Dear Sirs, Sub : Temporary connection requiring for our 17th Mandala Puja to be held on 7th and 8th December, 2013 at the premises of Shiv Kali Mandir, Fakirpara Road(Near Shaw Public School) Kolkata – 700034. Our Bhajana Samithy is going to celebrate the 17th Mandala Puja (Ayyappa Puja) on 7th and 8th December 2013 at the abovementioned premises. In this connection, we are submitting our proposal for temporary connection for the abovementioned...
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...Monika Hellwig’s Sacred Quest In this paper I will be analyzing Hellwig’s sacred quest through Cunningham and Kelsay’s four varieties of media. Cunningham and Kelsey define religion in two elements. The first one is that, “a religious person is one who affirms that there is a dimension of reality beyond the world of immediate experience…” (Cunningham and Kelsay [CK], pg. 55). This means that a person believes in something bigger than what they can see and feel. Hellwig states, “…the vision of the reign of God among men seems to be quite realistic and functional” (pg. 136). This shows that Hellwig believed in God; a dimension beyond immediate experience. After her father’s death, Hellwig states, “…my father had passed through a veil but…we were still in communion with him” (pg. 123). To me, this shows Hellwig had a sense that although her father had passed on, he was still with them in a spiritual way, showing she had a belief in a dimension beyond the immediate world. The second part of their definition, “…yet with which human beings can have contact” (CK, pg. 55), means along with believing in this greater power, you can also have some type of connection with it. While Hellwig was teaching at Georgetown University, she says, “…[I] tried to tune in to the Spirit to hear what else there might be to do in my spare time” (pg. 144). She also says, “Prayer has always seemed to me the most natural and spontaneous human activity…” (Hellwig, pg.124). Both of these show...
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...STRESS MANAGEMENT An Introductory Guide for Eckerd Students Eckerd College Counseling Services [pic] Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………………....3 Stress Assessments...............................................4 Deep Breathing………………………………………….11 Meditation Mantras…………………………………....13 Mandala Coloring…………………………………… …15 Journaling…………………………………………..……16 Progressive Muscle Relaxation……………………..19 Mental Imagery…………………………………………21 Thought Stopping……………………………..……….25 References……………………………………………….26 It is completely normal for college students to experience stress. Common college stressors include increased academic pressures, roommate conflicts, homesickness, long distance relationships, and financial constraints. While not all stress is considered “bad”, health professionals increasingly link stress to disease and poor health. Stress is a leading risk factor for the number one cause of death, heart disease and is associated with many other health problems including mental illness, cancer, and even the common cold. More importantly, stress is directly associated with quality of life. Therefore, everyone should learn to recognize the stressors in their life and practice stress management techniques. This guide provides basic instruction for a variety of different stress management techniques. If you find one activity particularly helpful, let a counselor know and he/she will provide...
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...A Kaleidoscope of Symmetry When I was a kid, I used to be fascinated with these little toy telescopes. It was not a typical telescope, though. It was special because, when you took a peek through the lens, all sorts of flowers from far off places would magically appear and it would leave me breathless. Of course, now I know a little bit more about these so-called telescopes, also known as kaleidoscopes. A kaleidoscope is an optical toy that can be consisted of multiple arts and craft materials like a paper towel tube, mirrors, and colored beads, whose reflections produce changing patterns that are visible through the eyehole when the tube is rotated. The kaleidoscope was invented in 1816 by a Scottish scientist, Sir David Brewster, and patented by him quickly after in 1817. Brewster innovatively named his invention using Greek terms: kalos, eidos, and scopos—which when combined means the beautiful form watcher. The first kaleidoscope was made using old pieces of colored glass and other shiny objects, which are reflected by angled mirrors or glass lenses ultimately creating a pattern that can be viewed at the end of the tube. As time progressed, an American innovationist, Charles Bush took the kaleidoscope improved it immensely and turned it into a popular trend. He obtained patents for these improvements in 1873 and 1874, which were related to the further development of kaleidoscopes, kaleidoscope boxes, objects for kaleidoscopes, and kaleidoscope stands. Charles Bush...
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...(2443012038) * Felicia A. (2443012039) * Lanny H. (2443012043) UNIVERSITAS KATOLIK WIDYA MANDALA SURABAYA Jl. Dinoyo No. 42- 44 Surabaya 1. JUDUL PROPOSAL Bekerja untuk Mendapatkan Sesuap Nasi 2. LATAR BELAKANG Di Indonesia banyak terjadi kesenjangan sosial terlihat dari beberapa tempat, terutama di Surabaya. Seringkali masyarakat yang hanya Lulusan SMP ataupun SMA atau yang tidak dapat bersekolah, yang sudah memasuki usia, bahkan orang-orang yang cacat fisik sulit mendapatkan pekerjaan dengan gaji yang sesuai untuk kebutuhan hidup sehari-harinya. Oleh karena itu, mereka cenderung bekerja sebagai pengemis, pengamen, penjual koran, penjual mainan, penjual makanan, dan minuman di jalan-jalan raya. Sebagian besar dari mereka lebih memilih sebagai penjual koran. Karena pekerjaan itu lebih mudah dilakukanl dan sebagian besar dari masyarakat pasti membutuhkan koran itu. Walaupun gaji yang mereka peroleh dari pekerjaan yang mereka lakukan tidak dapat memenuhi semua kebutuhan hidup dirinya dan keluarganya, mereka tetap ikhlas menjalaninya. rela bekerja panas-panas, terkena debu, menahan rasa lapar dan haus. Mereka menjadikan hal ini sebagai suatu pekerjaan yang wajib agar mereka dan keluarganya dapat bertahan hidup dari kerasnya kehidupan yang mereka alami demi mendapatkan sesuap nasi 3. TUJUAN 3.1 TUJUAN UMUM : Meralisasikan 3 nilai dasar Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala yaitu Peduli, Komitmen, Antusias 3.2 TUJUAN KHUSUS : * Bisa ikut merasakan sulitnya...
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...Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo: Buddhism and the Way of The Lotus Sutra Mary Elise Filipy HUM/130 April 28, 2011 Dr. Gary Carson Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo: Buddhism and the Way of The Lotus Sutra ( Blue Lotus Buddha) Since the beginning of time, people have looked to something beyond themselves for answers about life and the world around them. Early humans believed there must be some power, greater than themselves, controlling the things they could not understand, control or explain. From these beliefs came the development of religions, and the many gods and deities that accompany them. Today, religion provides us with spiritual guidance, directs us in moral matters and how to conduct ourselves, and helps us to prepare for what happens after death. One such religious practice is Buddhism. Buddhism Buddhism. The word conjures up thoughts of chanting monks in orange robes, smoky temples filled with incense, and golden statues in flower filled gardens. To the unfamiliar, Buddhism is a mysterious religion, full of strange practices and rituals. Most people in this country, know only what they have seen in the movies and on television. While there are many differences between Buddhism and religions that are more familiar to westerners, such as Catholicism, Buddhism is a beautiful, complex, and fascinating ancient religion. Buddhism began more than 2,500 years ago in Asia. It is a religion based on the teachings of Siddharta Guatama, as a way to help people...
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...PT HANJAYA MANDALA SAMPOERNA Tbk. DAN ENTITAS ANAK/AND SUBSIDIARIES LAPORAN KEUANGAN INTERIM KONSOLIDASI/ INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 30 SEPTEMBER 2012 / SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 PT HANJAYA MANDALA SAMPOERNA Tbk. DAN ENTITAS ANAK/AND SUBSIDIARIES LAPORAN POSISI KEUANGAN INTERIM KONSOLIDASI 30 SEPTEMBER 2012 DAN 31 DESEMBER 2011 (Dalam jutaan Rupiah, kecuali dinyatakan lain) 30 September 2012/ September 30, 2012 ASET Aset lancar Kas dan setara kas Piutang usaha - Pihak ketiga - bersih - Pihak-pihak berelasi Piutang lainnya - Pihak ketiga - Pihak-pihak berelasi Persediaan - bersih Pajak dibayar di muka Uang muka pembelian tembakau Beban dibayar di muka dan aset lainnya Jumlah aset lancar Aset tidak lancar Investasi pada entitas asosiasi Aset tetap - setelah dikurangi akumulasi penyusutan sebesar Rp2.918.701 pada tahun 2012 (2011: Rp2.680.952) Tanah untuk pengembangan Aset pajak tangguhan Goodwill Aset lainnya - bersih Jumlah aset tidak lancar JUMLAH ASET INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011 (Expressed in millions of Rupiah, unless otherwise stated) Catatan/ 31 Desember 2011/ Notes December 31, 2011 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade receivables Third parties - net Related parties Other receivables Third parties Related parties Inventories - net Prepaid taxes Advance for purchase of tobacco Prepaid expenses and other assets Total current assets Non-current assets Investment in associate...
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