Twentieth Century Appropriation of Tibetan Buddhist Thought to the West
Can understanding the political trauma of the past help to contextualize the present?
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Understanding Cultural Appropriation
What are the political ramifications of the different ways in which ideas are transferred from one culture to another?
Theories of Religious Violence
How does religious violence occur? How do different ideologies justify violence? What is it about religious violence that seems to make it more violent?
Is Religion Inherently More Violent Than Other Ideologies?
Is religion inherently more violent than other ideologies? Do all ideologies have the propensity for violence?
The Ambiguous Nature of Personhood
How is a person defined? Is there a construct that accurately addresses the complexity of personhood?
Still Exploring, Part III: Conclusion
How does an individual’s desire affect a community’s practice?
The Gathering: A Symbiotic Relationship of Mormonism and Utah, Part II
Is it a human right to have the ability to transform space into place? Do we have the right to fight for a space that we have laid ownership?
“Am I Racist Because I’m White?”: Lack of Viewpoint Diversity Silences Students on College Campuses
At what point does belief, political ideology, and good intentions prevent us from achieving the goals we set for ourselves?
Still Exploring, Part II: Ethnographic Account of the Berkeley Zen Center (BZC)
How do expectations interfere with or contribute to our self-understanding?
The Gathering: A Symbiotic Relationship of Mormonism and Utah, Part I
Is space conquerable? How do communities transform foreign locations into recognizable and meaningful places that reflect our sense of identity?
