Essays about: "Zen"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the word Zen.

1. 1. Together, Apart Community and Connection in an Online Sangha

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för litteratur, idéhistoria och religion

   Author : Edward Olsson; [2024-01-30]
   Keywords : online interaction; online religion; Zen Buddhism; medium-as-language; medium-as-environment; netnography;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates how the online, global Zen Buddhist community, Treeleaf Zendo, facilitates its meditation sessions, social events and forum, and how the members of the community experience this communication. Through examining the different digital media used in the community, the nature of the interconnection has been studied. READ MORE

3. 2. Educating the future - Responsibly: A qualitative study about sustainability perceptions in education within Stockholm School of Economics

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Rasmus Sjögren; Zen Fung Pang; [2024]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Business School; Perception; Discursive Neo-institutionalism; Legitimacy theory;

   Abstract : Given the sustainability challenges that the world faces today, understanding and having insight into the nuances of sustainability and sustainability implementation is more important than ever. Business schools, as an incubator for future leaders, have an important role in fostering sustainable leadership. READ MORE

4. 3. Zen Practice for the environment : A study of how Zen practice can help nurturing a healthy view of the environment

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Josua Li; [2024]
   Keywords : Zen; Buddhism; Environment; Interconnections; Impermanence; Fishing; Meditation practices;

   Abstract : In this thesis, I explore how Zen can provide practices that help remedy the environmental problems that may arise from how the environment is viewed. I argue that two ingredients should be part of a good strategy to change how one views the environment. Firstly, a good strategy should not be in conflict with the worldview one holds. READ MORE

5. 4. Where is our disagreement? : A Zen-inspired method to understand deep disagreements

   University essay from

   Author : Josua Li; [2023]
   Keywords : Deep disagreement; Centrism; Interconnectedness; Ultimate reality; Zen Buddhism; worldviews; methodology;

   Abstract : In this thesis, I develop a method that will help you, understand, and solve deep disagreements. In forming my method I draw on Zen Buddhist philosophy. In chapter one my understanding of deep disagreement is presented. Deep disagreements is seen as being caused by underlying metaphysical fundamental beliefs and/or worldviews. READ MORE

6. 5. A Soft Focus

   University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

   Author : Revati Limbavali; [2023]
   Keywords : Study Luminaire; Design; Zen Aesthetics.;

   Abstract : The primary objective of this thesis is to create a study lamp based on research into the Zen aesthetic principles and visual perception. Visual perception is impacted by important aspects, especially vertical illumination, it is addressed here in terms of luminaire height. READ MORE