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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Buddhist practice"”.
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The mind of the everyday in contemporary fine art and Zen Buddhist practice
… is lacking, particularly in relation to Zen Buddhist practice of the everyday. The aim of this research is to make a comparative study of the mind of the everyday in contemporary fine art and Zen Buddhist practice, including in art-making from the beginning of the 20th century to recent …
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Is Colorado Buddhism Green? A Study of the Interaction of Buddhist Practice with Environmental Concerns
… whether or not Buddhism in Colorado influences Buddhist practitioners' environmental awareness by identifying and evaluating Buddhist ecological attitudes and values. My research questions include: (1) what aspects of Buddhist practice refer to the elements of natural environment, (2) do …
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Is mindfulness enough? The therapeutic experiences of people engaging in western Buddhist practices
… the strengths and weaknesses of Western Buddhist practice as a therapeutic intervention relative other psychotherapeutic interventions. It is unclear why people engage in Western Buddhist practices, what they may be getting from these practices, or how Western Buddhist practices compare …
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Portraits as Relic: A Set of Nineteenth-Century Tibetan Lineage Paintings of the Dalai Lamas
… portraits within the larger context of Tibetan Buddhist practice by considering their role and function in merit-making activities. I propose that as visual reminders of the Dalai Lamas, these portraits can be considered a type of “relic” that is foundational to devotional practices in Buddhism. …
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Buddhist Heart - Jewish Soul: A Examination of the Phenomenon of Jewish Buddhists in the United States
… minority. Yet, 30 percent of the non- Asian Buddhists in the United States are Jews. Within the population of Jewish Buddhists are many of Western Buddhism’s scholars, spiritual leaders, authors and teachers. This thesis project will examine the phenomenon of the non-Asian Buddhists in the …
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Cultivating Compassion for Mother Earth: Can Tonglen Offer a Path Towards Environmental Healing?
This study explores the viability of the Tibetan Buddhist practice of Tonglen as a mainstream eco-consciousness activity. While a substantial body of literature suggests Buddhism offers a potential environmental ethic, some even claiming that it is inherently eco-friendly, the perspectives of …
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The Influence of Loving-Kindness Meditation on Everyday Experiences of Being Angry: An Empirical Phenomenological Study
Loving-Kindness meditation is a Buddhist practice than involves sending and receiving mental wishes of well-being and happiness in order to cultivate positive feeling states and relieve suffering. This qualitative study examines the effects of Loving-Kindness meditation on everyday experiences of …
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Exploration of Soka Education Principles on Global Citizenship: a Qualitative Study of U.S. K-3 Soka Educators
… education, which is based on value-creation and Buddhist humanism (Ikeda, 2001). Since Soka education is still an emerging field, there is a dearth of studies on the practice of individual Soka educators, especially in the United States and specifically in regard to how they teach global …
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Anthologizing Buddhists: A Study Of Avadana Narratives And The Communities That Read Them In Early Medieval China
… us about the functions of avadāna literature in Buddhist practice; and to see what avadāna literature can tell us about the Buddhists who translated and compiled them. My central argument is that the translation and compilation of avadāna narratives into anthologies offers clues about the context …
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Contemplation and Immersion: Exploring the Five Elements and Australian Landscape
This practice-led research project investigates how Tibetan Buddhist concepts of the Five Elements - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space - as the substance of all things and processes, can be integrated into a contemporary painting practice. I develop my studio practice as an effective and original …
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Contemplation and Immersion: Exploring the Five Elements and Australian Landscape
This practice-led research project investigates how Tibetan Buddhist concepts of the Five Elements - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space - as the substance of all things and processes, can be integrated into a contemporary painting practice. I develop my studio practice as an effective and original …