Zen Meditation
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A 6 page research paper on the history and practice Zen Meditation. Zen essentially teaches that inner transformative power is found within our own selves and not through pious acts or learning from established masters. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Zenmed.rtf

Chinese Music -- The Ch?in / Chinese Zither
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A 12 page research paper on this ancient and subtle Chinese instrument. The writer includes an overview of Chinese music as well as details on the construction, playing techniques, and music of the Ch?in which shows the history and significance of this remarkable instrument. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Zither.rtf

Lu Chi and the “Wen Fu” or “The Essay on Literature”
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This 6 page report discusses the Chinese writer, poet, and theorist, Lu Chi (261-303) and his “Essay on Literature” or “Wen Fu.” Lu Chi’s remarkable creation opens with a preface in prose and a lengthy analysis in verse of the processes and the patterns of literary creation. It speaks well to the power and impact of the book that for centuries it has been thought of as one of the world’s great works on the art , labor, and reward of literature. Interestingly, much of the information he presents is what is found in writing guides of the present. No sources.
Filename: BWluchi.wps

The Priesthood In Japan vs. The United States (Shintoism vs. Catholicism)
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A 5 page research paper which reveals that the priesthoods of both cultures are undergoing change and must adapt to meet new requirements of accountability. The writer demonstrates how change is taking place, and how it presents a fundamental change in the way the people of both cultures approach religious experience. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Ewpriest.wps

Buddhism: Prospering In The 21st Century Amidst Formidable Challenges
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the fundamental principles of Buddhism, as well as addresses issues surrounding its ongoing existence throughout the 21st century. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCbud21.wps

Dhammapada
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6 page paper on this Buddhist philosophy. The writer explores the history of Buddhism and 'dhamma' and gives a summary of its basic principles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Dhamma.wps

The Influence of Buddhism on Asia
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An 8 page paper that discusses the advent of Buddhism in India and its spread throughout Asia. The paper focuses on how the malleable nature of Buddhism allowed it to insinuate itself in many different cultures, often changing the very nature of existing religions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Buddinfl.wps

The Chinese/English Biblical Translations
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This 5 page paper considers the issue of the translations of the Bible in China and the popularity of translated texts. This paper considers the views of the Chinese government, the work of Jin Di, and the approach that scholars have taken to relating to the introduction of Biblical texts in Chinese. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHjindi_.wps

Racism and the Asian American Experience
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An 8 page discussion of the many factors which enter into racism in the United States. The author addresses both historic factors and contemporary factors using Asian Americans broadly and Korean Americans specifically. The contention is presented that these problems of racism, of course, are not limited to the U.S. History has proven, in fact, that multiethnic and multiracial societies in general present numerous societal frictions and concerns which translate in far too many cases into blatant discrimination. An equally important contention is presented that numerous factors are at play in this discrimination and these factors exist both within Asian American culture and outside it. Bibliography lists 8 sources. PPraceAs.rtf
Filename: PPraceAs.rtf