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Bridging Zen Buddhism and Heidegger's Ontology - Alexis karpouzos
The Kyoto School represents one of the most profound intercultural philosophical movements of the 20th century, emerging from the intellectual ferment of Kyoto University in Japan. Founded by Nishida Kitarō in the early 1900s, this loose affiliation of thinkers sought to synthesize Eastern spiritual traditions—particularly Zen Buddhism—with the rigorous methods of Western philosophy. At its heart lies a radical exploration of "absolute nothingness" (zettai mu), a concept that echoes the Zen notion of emptiness (śūnyatā) while engaging deeply with existential themes in Martin Heidegger's work.
By alexis karpouzos4 months ago in Critique
I rewatched Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) serves as the conclusion to the massively popular franchise based on Stephenie Meyer's novels. Directed by Bill Condon, the film attempts to provide closure to the supernatural romance while delivering the spectacle audiences expected from a franchise finale. However, its execution reveals both the strengths and significant weaknesses that defined the series.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Critique
The Last Bet
It was a gray evening in Paris when Julien entered the small café on Rue des Martyrs. The rain tapped against the window, soft and relentless, like time reminding him he was running out of it. He had one last envelope of cash — ten thousand euros — all that remained of his father’s inheritance.
By GoldenSpeech4 months ago in Critique
Bloodless movies are more disturbing
These days, there are so many movies that try to scare you with strong images, exaggerated effects, and gallons of blood. But, to be honest, many of those stories leave nothing behind. On the other hand, there are movies that show almost nothing and still manage to stay in your head. Those are the ones that truly disturb.
By Marcela marin4 months ago in Critique
Who's funeral?
Whose funeral is this? I asked. The person at the casket looked down and wondered is this real. I was just talking to them the other day, and as the saying goes, they were smiling and rushing about not knowing what will happen just going about their day. I guess you really do not know how much time we really have. We must learn from this experience one way or another to appreciate what we have in our family and friends and also how we live our lives one way or another to make us fulfilled and move on steadily.
By Mark Graham4 months ago in Critique
Strictly Come Dancing: Not What It Used to Be.. Content Warning.
I remember the good old days of Strictly Come Dancing when Bruce Forsyth used to introduce the show. Admittedly, Forsyth was not everyone's cup of tea, but he was a showman in the true sense of the word. If he could see the show today, he would be mortified and horrified, no doubt. Forysth was presenting the show well into his later years.
By Nicholas Bishop4 months ago in Critique
Death?
We know what wearing one these information tags mean or do we? One who wears it is no longer present on this plane as we know. Have they walked through the veil or whatever one may call as one is received in death? Or have they climbed the stairway up or did they go down? There at the end of our days will be either a glorious reward or an eternal punishment. Death should not be feared for He is with us in all ways, so this little tag of identity will in a way make sure we go right.
By Mark Graham4 months ago in Critique
Limon Dance Company. Animal Farm.
The Limon Dance Company (with a ' over the O) at the Joyce had two performances within an hour and twenty minutes. The first, "The Emperor Jones" was a ballet intertwined with modern dance. The performance was innovative that kept coming at the audience.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).4 months ago in Critique
I watched the How to Train Your Dragon remake
The Problem with "Faithful" Remakes Dean DeBlois's live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon succeeds technically while failing conceptually. This is a film that mistakes fidelity for purpose, creating a nearly scene-for-scene remake that raises an uncomfortable question: why does this need to exist?
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Critique
The Impotence of the United Nations. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
A Soldier’s View: The Impotence of the United Nations I’ve served twice in combat as a U.S. Army soldier. I’ve seen what happens when decisions are delayed — when hesitation costs lives. On the battlefield, waiting for consensus can mean losing your brothers, your mission, or your own life. That’s why, when I look at the United Nations, I see not an instrument of peace, but a monument to paralysis.
By KarayaNi Trismegistus4 months ago in Critique
