Gishin Tokiwo defined meditation as the science of knowing oneself. Samadhi or Dhyana are the means to reach a void within the self. The purpose of meditation is to identify our true nature. The aim of meditation is to remove obstacles of ignorance from our …
Moral values For thousands of years human being tried to understand what does it mean to be human, what makes oneself a human being, and how can ‘humanity’ be best described. Though the answers seem vivid and one can find the definition in any dictionary, …
Regrettably, today’s view of the poor is very negative most especially in the Western Democracies. The poor are seen as blights upon society, an eyesore that drains resources from the state in the form of welfare payments, socialized housing and other poverty alleviation programs. Worse, …
What causes and effect human actions? Have you ever had moment where you had to ask yourself “why did I just do that?” or shocked by your own uncaring attitude? Human behavior is prejudiced by multiple diverse factors, some neural and some environmental. Various of …
Most people appreciate receiving respect from others; however, much of the time people fail to give respect. Respect takes a number of forms: Respect for other people, respect for people’s property, and perhaps most importantly, respect for oneself. If you want others to give you …
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see” — Mark Twain. What is kindness? Is it simply a sign of weakness, a sign of vulnerability, or is it a virtue, a strength? Many people have a preconceived stereotype about …
Combating Compassion Fatigue Student’s Name University Combating Compassion Fatigue Helping people is a very necessary and extremely hard occupation. Not every person has a passion to help others, thus very few people can be care givers. This job is very stressful and difficult. Caring victims …
Love and Compassion The final scene of Empire of the Sun demonstrates the gathering between the separated children and their parents. Everyone seems very happy to finally reunite with their loved ones and realize how much they have missed them. Jamie, the boy in the …
Introduction In the short story “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst, the death of the titular scarlet ibis serves as a powerful foreshadowing device, foretelling the tragic fate of the protagonist, Doodle. This essay aims to explore the symbolic significance of the scarlet ibis and …
Introduction “The Soloist” is a captivating cinematic journey that weaves together the threads of compassion, art, and human resilience. Based on a true story, the movie delves into the extraordinary friendship between a journalist and a gifted musician battling homelessness and mental illness. With profound …
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