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The property and settlement activities of the non-ruling Přemyslids
No full textStudie zkoumá majetkovou základnu nevládnoucích Přemyslovců v kontextu osídlování českých zemí ve 12. a 13. století. Zaměřuje se především na majetky, které nevládnoucí členové přemyslovského rodu vlastnili a následně darovali církevním institucím, vychází přitom z písemných pramenů, především darovacích listin, které naznačují, že vedle tradičních údělů spravovali nevládnoucí Přemyslovci i alodiální majetky. Ty se nacházely jak v jádrových oblastech osídlení, tak v řídce obydlených regionech, které byly později kolonizovány církevními institucemi. Studie se zaměřuje na jednotlivé linie Přemyslovců a jejich majetkové transakce a analyzuje, jakým způsobem Přemyslovci spravovali své majetky a proč je darovali církevním institucím. Ukazuje se, že důvodem nebylo pouze zajištění zádušních mší a duchovní spásy, ale také strategická správa území, které nebylo pro Přemyslovce ekonomicky klíčové. Závěrem studie konstatuje, že nevládnoucí Přemyslovci spíše nehráli významnou roli v osidlování Čech, a to především prostřednictvím církevních institucí, které na darovaných územích prováděly kolonizační činnost. Tento proces vedl k postupnému ekonomickému a sociálnímu rozvoji regionů, což mělo dlouhodobé důsledky pro strukturu českého státu.The study explores property holdings of non-ruling Přemyslids during the 12th–13th centuries in the Czech lands. It focuses on estates they owned and donated to church institutions, based on written sources, mainly donation decrees. Besides traditional fiefs, they managed allodial estates in core areas and sparsely populated regions later colonized by the church. The article examines individual lineages: the Děpolt family held large estates in eastern Bohemia, smaller ones near Litoměřice and Domažlice; the Jindřich family was linked to Doksy monastery; sons of King Vladislav II owned smaller estates in Bonětice and Jaroměř. Donations served not only spiritual aims but also strategic management of less crucial lands. The study questions whether they held administrative or military roles, suggesting possible undocumented fiefdoms. It concludes that non-ruling Přemyslids influenced settlement mainly through church-led colonization, shaping long-term regional development
18th Conference on Formal Description of Slavic Languages (FDSL 18) : 30 years of formal Slavic linguistics in Europe
No full textAccompanying Beginning Teachers' Professional Development: Horizontal Dynamics of Collaboration and Care
No full textThis study explores accompaniment interactions that support the construction of professional learning for those who receive accompaniment and those who provide it. The research was conducted within the framework of a teacher induction accompaniment program, which involved 72 beginning teachers between 2023 and 2024, along with eight accompaniment facilitators from diverse sociocultural backgrounds, varying in age, educational trajectories, and institutional affiliations. Through a thematic analysis of letters, video recordings of meetings, and workshop sessions, the findings suggest that, given the complexity of the teacher induction experience, engaging in accompaniment that is grounded in a pedagogy of care — characterized by the disruption of hierarchies and the use of meaningful materialities — fosters an awareness of embodied learning. This learning emerges from the personal and professional dimensions of our histories, enabling us to recognize, resignify, and care for ourselves and others. With this article, we aim to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on the importance of exploring and developing alternative pedagogies and methodologies rooted in epistemologies that invite us to rethink how we relate to one another through an ethic of care in the work of accompanying others on their path into the teaching profession.This study explores accompaniment interactions that support the construction of professional learning for those who receive accompaniment and those who provide it. The research was conducted within the framework of a teacher induction accompaniment program, which involved 72 beginning teachers between 2023 and 2024, along with eight accompaniment facilitators from diverse sociocultural backgrounds, varying in age, educational trajectories, and institutional affiliations. Through a thematic analysis of letters, video recordings of meetings, and workshop sessions, the findings suggest that, given the complexity of the teacher induction experience, engaging in accompaniment that is grounded in a pedagogy of care — characterized by the disruption of hierarchies and the use of meaningful materialities — fosters an awareness of embodied learning. This learning emerges from the personal and professional dimensions of our histories, enabling us to recognize, resignify, and care for ourselves and others. With this article, we aim to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on the importance of exploring and developing alternative pedagogies and methodologies rooted in epistemologies that invite us to rethink how we relate to one another through an ethic of care in the work of accompanying others on their path into the teaching profession
School Leader(ship) in Focus : Understanding Current Challenges and Shaping Future Perspectives
No full textReviving Buddhism in Western India : pluralism and cultural hybridization in the Ambedkarite Buddhist Movement(s)
No full textThis article explores the contemporary forms and internal diversity of Ambedkarite Buddhism, tracing its origins to B. R. Ambedkar's mass conversion movement in 1956. Based on field research conducted in Maharashtra and analysis of both primary and secondary sources, it examines how Ambedkarite Buddhism, as understood by many of its followers today, has been shaped by ongoing — and often competing — processes of legitimization, cultural bricolage, and hybridization. These dynamics inform debates over authenticity, reinterpretations of Buddhist symbols and practices, and the negotiation of collective identities and their boundaries. The article argues that while these processes have produced a wide spectrum of cultural forms — reflecting tensions between personal spiritual reform and collective social transformation — they have also contributed to the adaptability of Ambedkarite Buddhism within both local and global contexts
What do we really know about Buddhist meditation research? : controversies and problems surrounding the study of Buddhist meditation
No full textBuddhist meditations have become a prominent subject in modern science, often approached with respect and reverence. However, this study reveals controversial aspects of research on Buddhist meditations, which lead to a uniform portrayal of these practices as a panacea. The study reveals the historical background of Buddhist meditation research and points out where the overly positive image of Buddhist meditations, lacking reporting on their side effects, comes from. It focuses on engaged scientists associated with the mindfulness movement and the Mind and Life Institute, which are creating a new missionary effort to promote religious interests through a scientific framework. The rise of positive psychology and the influence of social media also play a crucial role in perpetuating this idealized image. Consequently, the article sheds light on the current dynamics between science and Buddhism, in which scientific inquiry investigates Buddhism, while Buddhism also utilizes science to advance its interests
The 38th Biennial Conference of the International Society for the Sociology of Religion (ISSR), 30 June - 4 July 2025, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Turkey and the "Key Threes"
Full text linkIf it is true that every country has its own "fateful dates", then in the case of the Republic of Turkey one should definitely not forget about the years ending with the number "three". The aim of this short reflection is to highlight the neglected events of 1963, which fundamentally influenced the direction of Turkey in the second half of the 20th century