18701 research outputs found
Sort by
Philosophy Beyond Dogma - The Buddha's Teachings of No Views
No full textIt is taught by the Buddha that one suffers as a result of stubborn clinging to certain philosophical positions and views as certain and unchanging. Furthermore, even if one does happen to hold the true temporary correct philosophical position, if it is not obtained through individual awareness and experience, but rather by hearsay or blind faith for instance, it is not deemed to be conducive to wisdom and liberation from suffering. What we end up with by approaching philosophy in a dogmatic way, is merely a ‘wrangling of views’ (Harvey, 2000, pp.239-40). The Buddha even goes so far in the Paramatthaka Sutta (SN 4.5) to say that a ‘brahmana (the Buddha and his enlightened disciples) is beyond, does not fall back on views’.
The puzzle arises therefore, what we are to make of the Buddha’s teachings. It seems to be a mistake then, to consider the Buddha’s philosophy as arguments for a particular claim or position, or to say Buddhists, Buddhism or the Buddha believes or claims this or that at all. Given the limitations of language and concepts, there is one notable legend that tells of the Buddha creating the image of Bhavacakra (Wheel of Life), and using it to convey the fundamental teachings of Buddhism (Bhikkhu Khantipalo, 2013). Whilst it is unclear as to whether this legend is historically true, this image is now better known at the Tibetan Wheel of Life, which serves as an aesthetic object of contemplation, visualisation and meditation.
In this paper, I lay out how we may better approach the Buddha’s teachings by understanding the context of those teachings, their aims, and his methodology of teaching. Furthermore, I argue how in particular, the Tibetan Wheel of Life serves as an aesthetic example of how it better conveys the Buddha’s teachings beyond the limitations of language
Examining Kinesiology Graduates’ Perceptions of their Learning Gains across their Degree Program
No full textEffects of location, number, and type of warning signs on the safety of workers and drivers at work zones in highways
No full textCritical Thinking and the Unbearable Lightness of Karl Friston’s Active Inference Framework and the Complex Adaptive Systems Model of the Mind
No full textNo abstract
Sustainable Low Impact Design (SLID) in Playground Pavement
No full textPlayground surfaces are crucial to child safety, public health, and urban environmental quality. This review explores the application of SLID principles in playground pavements, integrating civil engineering, environmental health, and urban planning to overcome the limitations of conventional materials. While traditional rubberized and synthetic surfaces meet impact standards, they often pose risks from toxic emissions, thermal hazards, and poor permeability. Drawing on 70+ peer-reviewed studies, manuals, and municipal guidelines, the review assesses materials across six SLID dimensions: ecological sensitivity, material safety, thermal performance, inclusive design, life-cycle sustainability, and multifunctionality. Findings show that synthetic surfaces can reach extreme temperatures and contain hazardous PAHs, heavy metals, and microplastics. In contrast, SLID-compliant materials like permeable pavers, engineered wood fiber, and rubber-natural hybrids offer safer, eco-friendly alternatives. Yet, inconsistent regulations, insufficient long-term data, and limited child-focused metrics remain obstacles. The study recommends integrating SLID into playground standards, prioritizing non-toxic, permeable, thermally stable materials, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and participatory design. SLID emerges not just as a risk mitigation tool but as a strategy for inclusive, resilient, and climate-adaptive urban spaces
No pic no chat: Exploring the prevalence, experiences, and impacts of technology-facilitated sexual violence within the online sexual activities of sexual minority men
No full textSpatial variation of trophic transfer efficiency in a large lake
No full textLake Erie is among the largest lakes on the planet and contains three basins that vary in limnological and biological characteristics. Here, we investigate how the structure and function of the Lake Erie food web varies spatially using mass-balanced, current state Ecopath models representing the whole lake and each of its three major basins (west, central and east) between 2016-2020. Overall species composition and trophic structure were similar between basins and the whole lake, but trophic transfer efficiency was highest in the eutrophic west basin (8.1%) and lowest in the more oligotrophic east basin (7.0%), which was likely related to the availability of nutrients (eutrophic vs. oligotrophic) and resources within each. This modelling exercise has demonstrated that while the community composition of the Lake Erie food web is similar between basins, differences in their trophic structure have important implications for ecosystem management in Lake Erie
