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Response on Hybridity and Creolization

This post is in response to the question: What is Klor de Alva’s argument about applying “colonialism” to Latin America? Does it apply equally to North America and the Caribbean? What is left out of his argument? Do you agree … Continue reading

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When all is Said and done…

For our final Cafe Discussion post, our group decided to discuss Edward Said and “Orientalism.”  We began our discussion by noting the similarities between Said’s intentions and Marxist theory.  Said said in his book, “My whoel point about this system … Continue reading

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Discussion of Bhabha

Our discussion of the Bhabha reading brought to light a few discussion points that we have previously covered in class in addition to a few notes on the reading itself. We focused primarily on Bhabha’s “Location of Culture” as we … Continue reading

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Discussion of Postmodern Blackness (hooks)

We were all intrigued by the hooks’ essay. After a little more research, we realized the significance of this work in the history of postmodernism and is an attempt to encourage the reader to view the many issues associated with … Continue reading

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Buddhism and Abortion

The United States has struggled with the issue of abortion for many years without coming to consensus. We need a fresh perspective, and I believe the Buddhist view of the abortion issue may provide one. “Buddhism does consider abortion to … Continue reading

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Cleaning the “Slate”

http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2003/02/buddhist_retreat.html I have provided the link above for an article in Slate magazine by the author John Horgan who details why he has given up in his pursuit of religion and Buddhism.  In this article, Horgan posits many arguments for … Continue reading

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The Aro Lineage in Tibetan Buddhism

One of the concepts I am constantly addressing is adapting Buddhism to western lifestyles.  As I’ve stated before, Buddhism is very dynamic and malleable.  It changes from place to place depending on culture, political, and economical situations.  But the fundamental … Continue reading

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A Personal Story…

I would like to share with you a brief personal experience I had while studying abroad in China.  Part of my SYE research gave me the opportunity to use my free time abroad to continue my research in Tibet.  This … Continue reading

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Discussing Harvey

This week our group discussed Harvey and spent a majority of the time breaking down his argument to better understand his perspectives.  This blog is to highlight some of the points we covered in our discussion. -Harvey provides good accounts … Continue reading

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Parables and Metaphors: Explaining the Postmodern Perspective

Upon further reflection of Postmodernism and Deconstructionism, I felt it necessary to comment, albeit long-winded, on the juxtapositions of Buddhism and Postmodernist thought.  I know for others as well as myself, Derrida’s essay Differance took much time to read through … Continue reading

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