adityasasidhar/Wikipedia_Cleaned huggingface dataset:
Abra is a unisex name with a rich history and meaning, rooted in Hebrew and Arabic. In Hebrew, Abra means "father of many" or "father of a multitude," while in Arabic, it means "passage" or "crossing." The name is associated with significant figures such as Abraham and Prophet Ibrahim, and it has been used in literature and popular culture. Abra is a distinct and easy-to-pronounce name, making it a great option for parents who want a unique yet straightforward name for their child.
Abraha is a name from Ethiopia that has been used for many years and is still commonly used today. It means "father of multitudes" or "father of many nations" and comes from the Amharic language, which is Ethiopia's official language. Abraha is usually given to boys but can also be given to girls.
Abrahim
Abrahim is a name with Arabic roots, derived from the biblical name Abraham in Hebrew. It is a popular name in the Muslim world, often given to boys as a way to show admiration for the prophet Ibrahim. Ibrahim is a revered figure in Islam, known for his unwavering faith in Allah and willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail. The name Abrahim is associated with qualities such as strength, courage, and faith, which are valued in the Islamic faith. In Arabic, the name means "father of many," symbolizing fertility and abundance. It also means "exalted father," reflecting the high regard in which the prophet Ibrahim is held. The name Abrahim is associated with the planet Jupiter, which represents growth, expansion, and abundance.
Abram (name)
Abram is a popular name that has been used for centuries and has Hebrew origins. It means "exalted father" or "father of many" and is popular in many cultures. The name is often associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, and wisdom.
Abril is a name of Spanish origin that is commonly given to baby girls. It is derived from the Latin word "Aprilis," meaning "to open," and is associated with the spring season, symbolizing new beginnings and growth.
Absalom is a biblical name that means "father of peace" or "my father is peace" in Hebrew. It has been used for centuries despite its association with a tragic figure in the Bible, Absalom, who rebelled against his father, King David. However, the name itself has a positive meaning as it combines two Hebrew words, "ab" and "shalom," meaning "father" and "peace" respectively.
Tokyo Joe (Bryan Ferry song)
"Tokyo Joe" is a 1977 song by Bryan Ferry and is the second single from his fourth studio album "In Your Mind" and the first consisting of original music. The B-side is The Beatles cover "She's Leaving Home".
Amir Reza Masoumi
Amir Reza Masoumi (born 16 September 2004 in Gillan, Iran) is an Iranian wrestler.
Aby (name)
Aby is a name that is similar to Abby, and it is derived from Abigail, which is a name that can be shortened to Abby. Abigail originates from Hebrew and its meaning is "my father's joy" or "source of joy." Aby can also be a nickname for Abraham, which is another Hebrew name meaning "father of many nations."
Ace (name)
Ace is a popular name that has gained popularity in recent times. It is a short and meaningful name with various origins and interpretations. The Latin word "acere," meaning "to be sharp," is one of the common origins of the name Ace, which signifies excellence and success. Parents choosing this name for their child may intend to motivate them to strive for greatness. Another possible origin is the Old English word "ase," which means "unity" or "unity of purpose." This context is associated with teamwork, cooperation, and collaboration, and parents choosing this name may hope to instill a sense of community and cooperation in their child. Additionally, Ace can be a shortened version of other names, such as Aceline, which means "noble," or Acevedo, a Spanish name that translates to "one who comes from a small estate."
Acey
Acie
Acie is a name that has become more popular in recent years. It can be given to both boys and girls. Acie comes from the Latin word "acere," meaning "sharp" or "keen." Additionally, it is a shortened version of the name acacia, which is a type of tree that has beautiful flowers and strong wood. Acie has been a given name since the early 1900s. It has become increasingly popular over time.
Adair is a name of Scottish and Irish origin that can be used for both boys and girls. Adair comes from the Gaelic word "adaire," which means "oak tree." In Celtic mythology, the oak tree symbolizes strength, wisdom, and endurance, making Adair a powerful and meaningful name for your baby.
Adalbert
Adalbert is a Germanic name that has been used since the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old High German words "adal" meaning "noble" and "beraht" meaning "bright." Adalbert has a rich history and is associated with many notable figures throughout the ages.
Antonio Luna is a Filipino General who was known in the Filipino-American war.
Portia Mansfield
Portia Mansfield was born on November 19, 1887 in Chicago. She was an American dance educator and choreographer. Her family moved to Florida in 1899. She went to middle school in Winter Park. She went to high school at Miss Morgan's School for Girls in New York City. After that, she went to Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. Then she took dance classes in Europe.
She operated a dance school in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1913 Charlotte Perry and Portia Mansfield started a dance and art camp in Steamboat Springs Colorado, named Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp. It became the oldest continuous dance school in the US. In 1994 the camp was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Ann Bassett
Anne Bassett was a very brave woman with a strong personality and an even fiercer reputation. Queen Anne Bassett was a cattle wrestler. A cattle wrestler steals cattle from other ranchers' herds, rebrand them, and adds them to their herd.
The Little Mermaid (disambiguation)
The Little Mermaid may refer to:
Takatomi Senge
Baron (Sept 7 1845 - January 3 1918) was a Japanese politician and Shinto priest.
He was the head priest at the Izumo-taisha shrine, and in 1882 he started a Shinto group called the . Later in 1898, he created the , a political party to represent barons against the wealthier nobility
Senge held many political offices in his life. He was a member of Japan's House of Peers, a group of nobles who were like the British House of Lords. He was also the Governor of Saitama Prefecture from 1894 to 1897, the Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture from 1897 to 1898, the Governor of Tokyo from 1898 to 1908 and the Minister of Justice in 1908.
Amanotanagao Shrine
Amenota Nagao Shrine (Ame no Tanaga Ojinja, Amanotanaga Ojinja ) is a Shinto shrine in Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It is a Myojin Taisha and the Ichinomiya of Iki Province.
Although people think the Shrine was listed in the "Engishiki Jinmyocho", the evidence supporting this claim is not very convincing.
Yurahime Shrine
Yurahime Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Oki District, Shimane Prefecture. It is a Myojin Taisha. It claims to be the Ichinomiya of Oki Province, but Mizuwakasu Shrine also claims this.
Saikan
There is a long passageway that climbs up the mountain and connects directly to the main temple of the complex. Visitors can enjoy elaborate Gohonbo Bassho-zen meals there. Traditionally, people would climb up 2,466 stone steps on the side of the mountain to reach the temple, but it is now accessible by car or bus as well.
Cripps Mission
The British Government dispatched the Cripps Mission, led by Sir Stanford Cripps, to speak with Indian officials in order to gain their cooperation and commitment for Britain's efforts in World War II.
The Indian leaders were assured that they would be given full self-government after the war.
However, both Congress and Muslim league rejected this proposal for different reasons.
Gandhi did not like the idea of states separated from united India.
Mr Jinnah did not wish to compromise on the constitution-making process even though he could see the making of Pakistan built into this proposal.
In response to this proposal, a new movement was formed, 'QUIT INDIA', led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Norfolk Tides
The Norfolk Tides are a Minor League Baseball team from Norfolk, Virginia. They play baseball at the Triple-A (AAA) level, the most difficult level before Major League Baseball, against other baseball teams in the International League (a group of 20 baseball teams at the same level). The Tides are partnered with the Baltimore Orioles, a Major League Baseball team. When a player shows that he plays well at this level, he may be moved up to play for the Orioles.
The team is named "Tides" because Norfolk is located on the Chesapeake Bay.
The Tides play at a stadium called Harbor Park, which opened in 1993. Before playing there, the team played at High Rock Park in 1961 and 1962, Frank D. Lawrence Stadium from 1961 to 1969, and Met Park from 1970 to 1992.
U.S. Route 241
U.S. Route 241 may refer to:
U.S. Route 164
U.S. Route 164 may refer to:
Participatory democracy, participant democracy or participative democracy is a form of government in which people participate individually and directly in political decisions and policies that affect their lives, rather than through elected representatives. Elements of direct and representative democracy are combined in this model.
"God Save the South" was the unofficial anthem of the Confederate States of America. The words of the song were written by George H. Miles and the melody was composed by Charles Wolfgang Amadeus Ellerbrock. The song was first published in 1861.
Some people living in the Confederacy thought this song was their anthem, while others preferred "Dixie".
The same composer of this song, Charles Ellerbrock, arranged the melody of Maryland's state song "Maryland, My Maryland".
The song was written because the author wanted to tell soldiers in the civil war that God is with them. The other reason it was written because they were at war with the North, and the author wanted this song to challenge the Union's "Battle Hymn of the Republic", as well as to promote southern nationalism. It was first published in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it was the first song published in the CSA since the Ordinance of Secession.
Starry (drink)
Starry is a lemon lime soda made by PepsiCo. This soda would make its debut on march 23rd, 2022 from the open house market in Boston, New York. Designed to replace Sierra Mist it broke many sales records cementing its new place as PepsiCo's new lemon-lime flavored drink. It primarily competes with Sprite, but also with other brands such as 7 Up.
List of United States Twenty20 International cricketers
This is a list of American Twenty20 International cricketers.
Zhangixalus viridis
The Okinawa green tree frog, Okinawa aogaeru, Amami aogaeru, Amami green tree frog, or green flying frog ("Zhangixalus viridis") is a type of frog. It lives in Japan, in Okinawa. It lives on three islands, Okinawajima, Iheyajima, and Kumejima.
The adult male frog is about 45-56 mm long from nose to rear end and the adult female frog is about 65-77 mm long. The skin of the frog's back is very green but it can be brown. There are disks on its toes for climbing. The belly is yellow or white in color.
The adult frog makes a bubble foam near the end of the water in a rice paddy, marsh, or other place with water. The male frog sometimes digs a hole for the eggs. When the eggs hatch, the foam turns into liquid. The liquid goes into the paddy or pool, and the tadpoles go with it.
The tadpoles can be 40 mm or even 50 mm long. Tadpoles have a long tail with small spots on it. The young frogs are 17-19 mm long from nose to rear end.
Div and span
Div and span are HTML tags. They are used for changing the style of web pages.
For example, to make a certain part of text inside a paragraph red, codice_1 can be used as follows:
VV Brown
V V Brown (born Vanessa Brown; 24 October 1983), is an English recording artist, songwriter, and producer from London. She used to work with Universal's Island Records in the United Kingdom and to EMI's Capitol Records in the United States. Some of Brown's music was used on MTV and on the show "Degrassi".
Komainu
Komainu statues are made to keep away bad spirits. Usually one lion has an open mouth (a) and the other has a closed mouth (un). But this is not always true. Together, they are known as a-un.
A-un is the Japanese pronounciation of aum and together they represent this Buddhist idea.
Komainu statues strongly resemble Chinese guardian lions and were originally from the Tang dynasty in China. Chinese guardian lions are thought to have been inspired by pelts of Asiatic lions and depictions of lions that were brought through trade from the Middle East or India. The lion was a symbol of strength in those countries. As the symbol traveled along the Silkroad, it changed and took on a unique appearance. The first lion statue in India was made around the 3rd century BC and was placed on top of a column by King Ashoka. Later, this tradition arrived in China where it developed into the guardian lion that was later exported to Korea, Japan, and Okinawa.
Komainu have been used outdoors only since the 14th century, despite being ubiquitous at shrines now. In Asia, people believed that lions had the power to repel evil, and for this reason, they were commonly used to guard gates and doors. In Japan, they were installed at the entrance of shrines and temples next to the lion-dog. To protect against Japan's rainy weather, komainu started being carved in stone.
The fox statues at Inari shrines sometimes wear red votive bibs. The bibs are similar to bibs worn by Jizo but the meaning is unknown.
Love and Kisses (song)
"Love and Kisses" is a 1990 debut single by Australian singer Dannii Minogue and is the title track from her debut studio album of the same name. It went to number 4 in Australia, number 8 in the United Kingdom, number 15 in New Zealand, number 22 in Ireland and number 48 in Belgium.
Australian cassingle
Australian naxi-cassingle
Australian 7-inch vinyl single
Australian 12-inch vinyl single
Australian 12-inch vinyl "Remix" single
UK 7-inch vinyl single
Japanese 3-inch CD single
Tokoyo
, also known as the , or Taikaikan, is a place in the Shinto religion where nothing changes that is believed to be the world of the gods and ancestral spirits. It is said to be a place of eternal youth where people never age. The location of Tokoyo varies between stories. Sometimes it is underwater, in others underground, and in others in the sky. Interpretations have varied as to whether it is good or bad. There are various stories about Tokoyo in classic texts such as the Kojiki and Nihongi. Motoori Norinaga classified three types of Tokoyo: a world of perpetual darkness, a world of eternal youth, and a world across the sea.
There are many stories about Tokoyo found in classic texts like Kojiki and Nihongi. For example, there is a story about who went to Tokoyo during the reign of Emperor Suinin to help him become immortal. Another story is about a cult that emerged during the reign of Empress Kogyoku, which was dedicated to the god of Tokoyo and was very enthusiastic.
The asteroid 162173 Ryugu has two fossae named after Tokoyo and Penglai, respectively.
Two bows, two claps, one bow
To show respect for the gods, it is important to follow proper etiquette, with "two bows, two claps, one bow" being the most commonly used method. This ritual has evolved over time and is a reflection of the respect and reverence for the deities.."
While there have been various historical systems, this is the current one that is used now.
This method is widely considered as the standard when visiting shrines However, there may be some local variations depending on the specific shrine.
The practice of "two bows, two claps, one bow" is also sometimes referred to as "2-2-1".
The procedure goes as follows
The practice of "two bows, two claps, one bow" can be traced back to the "Shrine Festival" in 1873, where it was referred to as Over time, different methods were developed and refined, resulting in the current etiquette. In the 40th year of the Meiji era, the "Shrine Rituals and Events Etiquette" was established, which defined the etiquette as "returning, clapping twice, pressing together, praying, praying, clapping twice, and bowing again."
It is widely acknowledged that "two bows, two claps, one bow" is the formal etiquette of worship for the chief priest. This etiquette was developed through the extensive experience and improvements made by the predecessors and is a testament to the reverence and respect for the gods.
Its origin is unknown. Some people think it holds a Buddhist meaning where the right hand symbolizes Buddha, and the left hand represents all beings, thus signifying the unity of Buddha and all beings.
This tradition can be observed in martial arts like Aikido and Bujinkan today.
Theory of Evil Human Nature
Xunzi says that all human goodness comes from active efforts from humans.
Both believed in human nature and both believed it was possible to become better, but some people refused it. Mencius saw Xing as more related to an ideal state and Xunzi saw it more as a starting state.
Even though Mencius had already died when the book was written, the chapter is written like a conversation between the two philosophers. Xunzi's ideas about becoming a good person were more complex than Mencius's. He believed that people needed to change their nature, not just give up on it. Some people thought Xunzi's ideas were strange, but new discoveries suggest that it might have actually been Mencius who had unusual ideas about human nature.
Even though some people doubt if the chapter is real, it's an important part of Xunzi's philosophy. People still talk about it today and think about the differences between Xunzi and Mencius's ideas about human nature and how to become a better person.
Xunzi believed that nature is inherently bad, which was the first idea about human nature to emerge in Chinese thinking. These writings are the most important ones to understand his beliefs:
Xunzi defines goodness and evilness based on their consequences (order or chaos), rather than based on the motives of human beings. In other words, his theory of evil human nature is a consequentialist theory, where the actual observed consequences determine whether the nature is good or evil.
He said that human nature is the natural nature or natural nature of human beings in the true sense, and it is the animal nature of human beings. For example, he believes that human nature is born to care about their own interests . Following this human nature, there is only the virtue of fighting for and giving up. will perish, not the essence of man. His theory of evil nature means that when people only obey their natural nature, bad results will be caused, while "goodness" is acquired through learning and hard work. It can be seen that Xunzi is an empiricist who sees the evil of human nature from the theory of consequence.
He said that man-made methods should be used to change the evil results. The nature of Mencius' theory of good nature takes the essential meaning, that is, the difference between human beings and animals, the inner morality of human beings, that is, the four virtues, human beings have the nature of being good, and the internal source of value. And Mencius should not object to the natural nature of man, because this is clearly observed in experience. The definition of evil nature theory is that if people follow the natural nature, it will cause evil results; while goodness is acquired through learning and hard work. The implication is that although the nature of nature is not evil, it is the source of evil effects. It can be seen from the argument given by Xunzi at the beginning of Xing Evil, although Xunzi failed to explain the root of value, but this definition is tenable, because we can correct the problem of the root of value in his theory, such as the root of value is external to man, such as religion.
Xunzi also used a lot of arguments to prove the theory of natural evil in "Xing Evil":
Explaining that goodness can be done by the "false" of the future (teaching culture, etiquette) does not explain why people with "evil nature" can have "human-made goodness", nor can it explain why imitation and etiquette can be produced.
The biggest problem with Xunzi's theory of evil human nature is that it lacks a moral value foundation, and ultimately leads to the development of authoritarianism.
Xunzi only stated that the "heart" can observe reason, that is, it can distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil, but it is not the source of value. So where does the standard come from? According to Xunzi's theory of evil human nature, morality will ultimately become a tool of external value used to maintain social stability and appeal to authoritarianism. Mencius' theory of good human nature, on the other hand, states that humans are inherently good and we have an internal value foundation (the Four Beginnings).
According to , Xunzi's ideas are more aligned with Confucius than Mencius. Confucius believed that people are born with the potential to become good, but they still need to learn and cultivate themselves to reach their full potential. This is different from Mencius' belief that everything necessary for self-improvement is already within oneself.
Xunzi is a great Confucian who believed that people can become good and that the best kind of person is a saint. Some say he is as great as Confucius and Mencius. However, he only observed how people behaved empirically and didn't find where goodness comes from. This is a big problem with his idea that people have the idea of natural evilness. Some people think this happened because he was focusing on Mencius too much. But others believe that when Xunzi said "nature is evil", he meant that people can be good, but also have a tendency to be bad.
According to Buddhism, there is no inherent good or evil in human nature. These qualities are shaped by past karma and habits, like a candle lighting another candle. Mahayana Buddhism believes that everyone has the potential to become a Buddha, which is the basis of all beings' perfection, except for one exception: . Master of the Tiantai school in the Song Dynasty proposed the idea that "Buddha nature is inherently good and is always good in its expression," implying that there is no inherent evil in Buddha nature.
Many western philosophers, such as Machiavelli, Schopenhauer, and Hegel, believed human nature was evil.
Traditions such as liberalism and democracy have often been advocated by people who wanted to keep human nature in check, not by people who thought human nature was good
Schopenhauer said
The will to live is directionless and cannot be measured, making life meaningless, and everything that follows is painful.
Solrinnes is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.
Theory of Good Human Nature
Innate goodness is a perspective on human nature that suggests that humans are inherently good and that doing good comes more naturally than doing evil. There are various schools of thought under the theory of innate goodness, including the belief that nature itself is good, as well as the theory of goodness in human nature.
The theory is associated with Mencius and Wang Yangming. It contrasts with Xunzi's Theory of Evil Human Nature.
Mencius believed that everyone had innate compassion. They didn't always act on it but always had potential to act on it.
Wang Yangming pushed it to an even bigger extreme. He said the streets are full of saints.
Both believed in human nature and both believed it was possible to become better, but some people refused it. Mencius saw Xing as more related to an ideal state and Xunzi saw it more as a starting state
Wang Yangming went further and said that Xing could become Li or principle. That human nature could be perfected,
Mencius was an advocate of the idea that humanity was intrinsically good. Xunzi by contrast believed in innate evilness. Some scholars think Mencius actually didn't believe people were intrinsically good but rather that it was in human nature to have a potential to be good
Zhu Xi built upon Mencius' theory of natural goodness, but also introduced his own modifications. According to Zhu Xi, 'natural goodness' is inherently good, but human desire for evil arises later in life. See #Rousseau for a similar position
The streets are full of saints, which is recorded in Wang Yangming's masterpiece " ", which is one of the important philosophical arguments of Yangming's philosophy of mind . Modern translation:
In "Biography and Xilu," there is a brief conversation about Wang Yangming's teaching method with three students: Wang Gen, Dong Yun, and Qian Dehong. He taught them differently based on their abilities. This was different from the Confucian tradition of teaching each student according to their specific needs, which had been in practice since Confucius.
Wang Yangming believes that everyone has a kind heart and the potential to become a saint. He thinks that "the streets are full of saints" is not strange and looks at people from their essence. This belief is consistent with Mencius's theory of "human nature is good" and Chinese folk opinions since the Song Dynasty, such as "human nature is inherently good" in the "San Zi Jing". Wang Yangming also wrote "Ode to Conscience" in simple language, where he says that everyone has a Zhongni in their heart, and they will cover up their confusion by seeing suffering. He thinks that once their sincerity is recognized, they will not doubt their conscience. Wang Yangming thinks that saints are not different from ordinary people; they have the same heart and nature. He believes that "the streets are full of saints" is a generally accepted fact, and it is not unusual.
Wang Yangming believed that education was important. He also made a comparison between "" and "flat land" to emphasize that saints are not better than others and should not be worshipped. As a teacher, one should present oneself as an ordinary person, and sometimes even lower one's posture to be like a "foolish man and a foolish woman" before teaching.
Adam Smith thought that people are inherently good and have a concern for others. This feeling is called sympathy, and it arises when we see or imagine the misfortunes of others. This emotion is not just limited to people with high character, but even villains and those who break the laws of society can still feel it. Smith believed that empathy is a primitive feeling in human nature, and it is essential for creating a good society..' He wrote about this in his book The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau argued in "Discourse on the Origin and Foundations of Inequality Among Men" that human nature was fundamentally good but chaotic, and if people were taught to respect rules but keep that love then they could create a just society. He strongly believed in innate goodness
Keep On Movin' (Five song)
"Keep On Movin'" is a 1999 song by British boy band Five and is the second single from their second studio album "Invincible". It went to number 1 in the United Kingdom, Hungary and Scotland, number 2 in Ireland and Italy, number 5 in the Netherlands, number 6 in Australia, Belgium, Finland and Spain, number 7 in New Zealand, number 9 in Denmark, number 10 in Sweden and number 20 in Ireland.
UK and Australian CD1
UK and Australian CD2
Hitogami
, or "man-god," is a belief in Shinto where humans are worshipped as gods during their lifetime or after their death. The word "Hitogami" comes from the Japanese words "hito," meaning "human," and "kami," meaning "god." In Japan, this belief is also called "ikigami" or "arahitogami," especially when the deity is still alive. The hitogami belief system is distinct from the ujigami belief system in that the latter is centered on the deity's association with a particular family or geographical area. In contrast, the hitogami belief system places more emphasis on individual faith as the foundation for belonging to the group of followers..
People who become human deities include sorcerers, priests, and others who possess special and unusual magical powers, tribal chiefs, kings, and others with superior skills, such as outstanding dancers, soldiers, and others, as well as physically disabled people, Confucian scholars, and foreign aliens who are different from ordinary people. Hitogami are diverse and can be divided into those who are deified during life and those who are worshipped as human deities after death.
In Japan, people worship humans after they die to help resolve any lingering negative feelings. Those who are worshipped during life include head priests, shrine maidens, and masquerading deities in the rituals of the miya-za. The hitogami and ujigami belief systems have interacted for a long time in Japanese history. Examples of the hitogami belief system include the worship of heroes like Hachiman and Tenjin, as well as the enthusiastic singing and dancing of festival processions, and the charismatic leadership of some of Japan's "new religions."
In the past, when societies were more hierarchical, it was typical for members of the ruling class who lost political battles to express their resentment through curses even after they died. They would also offer sacrifices to the gods in order to pacify their grudges..
Worship of the living
The practice of living worship became associated with corruption in China after it was used by Wei Zhongxian, and subsequently declined. In Japan, it was most prominent during the period of imperial State Shinto from the late 19th century until 1945, particularly in the worship of the Emperor.
During the time when Reunobu was the prime minister of Yan in the Former Han dynasty, he constructed a shrine called the "Reun Gong Shrine" between the states of Yan and Qi. Similarly, when Shiqing was the prime minister of Qi, the people of Qi built a shrine in his honor called the "Shiqing Shrine". These are considered to be the earliest examples of sheng shrines..
During the Tang dynasty, officials in office faced restrictions when it came to building monuments and shrines. The Tang Rulings and Ordinances stated that anyone who erected shrines or monuments without permission could be penalized with one year of imprisonment..
During the Ming dynasty, peasants in Tengzhou, China built a shrine to commemorate Zhao Bangqing, who was known for his clean politics and was appointed to Yanjing. The shrine was built to honor his memory and achievements.
During the reign of the Tianqi Emperor in the Ming Dynasty, the eunuch Wei Zhongxian had a lot of power and made a sheng shrine for himself. People who wanted to please him or were scared of him were given these shrines too. In 1627, Lu Wanling, a government official, wrote about the famous philosophers Confucius and Chung-Hsien. In the same year, two other officials named Yuan Chonghuan and Yan Mingtai asked the government to praise Wei Zhongxian and build shrines for him. Many shrines were built, costing a lot of money and causing harm to the people. Huang Yun Yasushi even made a statue to honor Wei Zhongxian.
Wei Zhongxian's behavior has been strongly condemned in modern times.
Gu Yanwu expressed his sorrow about the widespread practice of officials building sheng shrines during his time. He observed that every official seemed to be building one, but then after they left their position, they would destroy the statues and change the master of the shrine..
During the Edo period (1603-1868), the practice of seishi became popular, which involved creating one's own spiritual memorial site where their soul would be worshiped after death. One famous example of this is Matsudaira Sadanobu, who established his own seishi at Okuzawa Hachiman-gu in 1797.
During the Edo period in Japan, the practice of seishi, or the establishment of one's own spiritual memorial site, became popular. It was influenced by Edo neo-Confucianism, which was introduced from China, and Yamazaki Ansai was a notable figure who developed rituals for seishi based on Confucian ceremonies. He established his own seishi in 1671 at his home in Kyoto. The practice spread to Shinto and the Hirata school of kokugaku, and each group had their own unique rituals. Seishi were believed to bring longevity in life or enable one to become a god after death, and its origin is traced back to the myth of Amaterasu, who enshrined her divine spirit at Mount Miwa..
Syntheism
Syntheism is a New religious movement that seeks to provide atheists and pantheists with a sense of community and awe that is comparable to what is often found in traditional theistic religions.. The Syntheist Movement sees itself as coming from the philosophers Baruch Spinoza and Alfred North Whitehead's process theology.
Syntheism can be described as a response to the absence of atheistic and pantheistic belief systems in Western cultures, which are more prevalent in Eastern cultures. Many forms of Buddhism are all Eastern belief systems that embody these concepts. Epicureanism is an example of a Western philosophy that does incorporate some of these ideas, but overall they are not as widely represented in Western culture..
The term "Syntheism" was created from the Greek word "syntheos", which combines "syn-" meaning "with" or "creating with" and "-theos" meaning "god". This suggests that the correct way to understand the concept of God is that humans have created, are creating, or will create God. This is different from the traditional monotheistic view that God created the world and humanity.
In addition to The Syntheist Movement, a syntheistic philosophy and approach to religion has also been promoted by American philosopher Ray Kurzweil in his concept of the Singularity that is yet to come. French philosopher Quentin Meillassoux also supports this approach and has proposed the idea that "God is a concept far too important to leave to the religious" in his book After Finitude.
There is a big international Facebook community for Syntheism, which has over 1,500 members. The website of Syntheism has a blog, information about holy festivals, and links to media and other resources. In Sweden, there is a community of over 700 members who have organized various local events..
Despite being created by humans, it is essential that these beliefs are compatible with and supportive of science, rather than in conflict with it. As such, these beliefs should be developed within a monist worldview, which holds that there is only one world, and everything within it can affect everything else.
In a more poetic sense, French philosopher Georges Bataille describes his atheology as "the art of non-knowledge." He advocates for a syntheistic religion without a core set of beliefs, instead emphasizing participatory festivals with utopian themes. Examples of such practices include Burning Man, which are viewed as syntheistic expressions
Some scholars, including Dr. Stephen O'Leary, have expressed concerns about the lack of central leadership and core beliefs within Syntheism, which they believe may lead to its failure as a religion. Additionally, the idea has been criticized for its potential lack of mystery, which is a core element of many traditional religions..
Ame-no-Minakanushi
Ame-no-Minakanushi is a god in Japanese stories. They were one of the earliest gods, who appeared when the world was made. They are also called "Lord of the August Center of Heaven".
According to the Kojiki, Ame-no-Minakanushi was the first deity to emerge in the heavenly realm of Takamagahara after the creation of heaven and earth from the primeval chaos.
In the main narrative of the Nihon Shoki and in many of its variant accounts, the first kami is identified as Kuni-no-Tokotachi, and Ame-no-Minakanushi only appears briefly in one of these variants.
It is unknown whether people actually worshipped him, as there was no direct evidence historically. Some scholars believe the lack of evidence of worship is not enough to say he wasn't worshipped.
Counterparts of Ame-no-Minakanushi in other cultures
Mataura
Mataura is a town in the Southland region of South Island, New Zealand. It has a meat processing plant and until 2000, it had a paper mill. It has a primary school. It is located 13 kilometers southwest of Gore and 53 kilometers northeast of Invercargill on State Highway 1.
Subway (movie)
Subway is a 1985 French Finnish thriller movie directed by Luc Besson and starring Christopher Lambert, Isabelle Adjani, Richard Bohringer, Michel Galabru, Jean-Hughes Anglade, Jean Bouise, Jean-Pierre Bacri, Jean Reno and Paul Copley. It was distributed by Gaumont.
Check It Out (John Mellencamp song)
"Check It Out" is a 1988 song by John Mellencamp and is the third single from his ninth studio album "The Lonesome Jubilee". It went to number 10 in Canada, number 14 in the United States, number 18 in New Zealand and number 22 in Australia.
Louisville Bats
The Louisville Bats are a Minor League Baseball team from Louisville, Kentucky. They play baseball at the Triple-A (AAA) level, the most difficult level before Major League Baseball, against other baseball teams in the International League (a group of 20 baseball teams at the same level). The Bats are partnered with the Cincinnati Reds, a Major League Baseball team. When a player shows that he plays well at this level, he may be moved up to play for the Reds.
The team is named "Bats" because Louisville is famous for making a baseball bat called the Louisville Slugger. The team's logo uses a baseball bat and the animal called a bat. Their name was the Louisville Redbirds from 1982 to 1998 and Louisville RiverBats from 1999 to 2001. They became the Bats in 2002.
The Bats played at a stadium called Cardinal Stadium from 1982 to 1999. In 2000, the Bats began to play at a new stadium called Louisville Slugger Field.
Year 100 BC was a year in the Pre-Julian Calendar.
Kevin Christian Trapp (, born 8 July 1990) is a German footballer. He plays as a goalkeeper for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt and the Germany national team.
Nikkolas Smith
Nikkolas Smith is an activist born in Houston, Texas 1985. Nikkolas Smith is the author of many children's books including, "That Flag", "The Artivist" and "President Austin". Many of Nikkolas Smith's books are involved with black culture.
Danila Bagrov
Danila Sergeevich Bagrov is the leading person in the movies called "Brother" and "Brother-2", directed by Alexei Balabanov. The character is portrayed by Sergei Bodrov Jr. in both films .
Danila Bagrov is a veteran of the First Chechen War and has completed his military service. He was born on August 5, 1975, making him 22 years old in the first film. Danila's fellow soldiers, Kostya and Ilya, think that he is the most skilled fighter among them. However, Danila is modest and doesn't like to boast about his achievements during the war. He often says that he worked as a clerk at the headquarters, but he is actually highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat, mine explosives, and shooting. He is also good at using combat tactics in urban environments and can even make and repair firearms in artisanal conditions. Despite his quirky appearance, Danila is tough on injustice and shows no mercy to his enemies. He enjoys listening to Russian rock bands such as Nautilus Pompilius and DDT, but he dislikes pop music, which he calls "fake" since they didn't listen to it during the war. Film critic Elena Stishova describes him as a "folk hero" and "gentleman thief".
Before joining the Russian army, Danila lived with his retired mother, whose name is unknown. His father, Sergei Platonovich Bagrov, was a repeat offender who died in prison in January 1982. Danila was mostly raised by his older brother Viktor, who served in the Soviet army, as seen from a photo in the family album in the movie "Brother". Viktor Sukhorukov portrays Viktor, who is much loved by Danila and acts as a father figure to him. Unlike Danila, Viktor is outgoing, sociable, and expresses emotions openly. However, Viktor lacks moral integrity and is too frivolous. He is even willing to commit crimes for money. In "Brother 2", Danila mentions their grandfather who died during the Great Patriotic War, but his name is not mentioned.
After being discharged from the army, Danila returns to his hometown where he gets into a fight with a security guard on the set of the music video for the song "Wings" by Nautilus Pompilius. He is arrested by the police but is eventually released. Danila finds life in his hometown boring and decides to go to St. Petersburg, where his older brother Viktor has settled down and is doing well.
Danila soon learns that his older brother Viktor is a hired killer known as Tatar. Viktor involves Danila in his work, sending him to do all the dangerous and illegal tasks. The first task Danila completes is killing a Caucasian man who was a former Chechen militant and the owner of a city market. The man was disliked by the gangsters, and during the ensuing chase, Danila seriously injures one of them. Later, at the request of Viktor, Danila participates in an ambush with two accomplices. However, after completing the task, Danila kills both accomplices in order to save a random witness from being harmed.
Following the betrayal of his brother, Victor, Danila confronts and defeats the bandits, and forgives his brother. With his friends lost and disillusioned with the justice system, Danila decides to leave St. Petersburg and move to Moscow, where he hopes to attend university and become a doctor.
Danila meets with his friends Kostya and Ilya from Chechnya in Moscow. Kostya's twin brother Mitya plays in the NHL, but the money he earns goes to an American businessman who does bad things. Kostya wants to help his brother, so he asks his boss Belkin to talk to the American. But Belkin has his own interests in illegal gambling, and he tells his people to "sort out" Kostya, which leads to them trying to kill him. Danila wants to help and get justice for his friend. Meanwhile, Danila's brother Viktor comes to Moscow to be with him.
Danila learns that the American businessman is behind Kostya's troubles, so he decides to go to America with his brother to find him. To avoid suspicion, they fly on different flights: Victor to Chicago and Danila to New York. Danila befriends a truck driver who helps him get to Chicago, but he can't find his brother and runs out of money. He then meets a Russian prostitute named Dasha who is in trouble and saves her with the help of his weapons. Finally, he tracks down the American and forces him to return all the money owed to the hockey player.
Danila meets with his brother in America but they are chased by the police and Ukrainian mafia. Viktor is captured by the police after a shootout in a restaurant. Danila and Dasha manage to escape the American police and leave the United States by plane. It is unknown what happens to Danila after the events of the second film.
The character created by Sergei Bodrov was very popular with the Russian audience. Despite the fact that Alexei Balabanov treated Danil Bagrov as an object of directorial irony, the audience saw him as a national hero.
In September 2014, the graffiti team from Vitebsk "HoodGraff" painted a portrait of Danila Bagrov on the wall of the transformer box, the creation is located near the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, next to the Prospect Obukhovskoy Oborona stop in St. Petersburg. In 2015, in the Perm club "House of Culture", the artist Vyacheslav Nesterov, working under the pseudonym Slava Triptych, made a huge portrait of Danila Bagrov.
In 2017, according to the results of online voting, Danila Bagrov was recognized as the national superhero of Russia.
In August 2018, Danila Bagrov was parodied in Monetochka's video "90".
In September 2018, the popular video blogger Enjoykin created the music video "Brother", which gained more than one and a half million views in a day after publication and took second place in the top YouTube site.
The Russian cargo ship Danila Bagrov is named after him.
The sweater worn by Danila Bagrov in the movie was found by Nadezhda Vasilyeva, the costume designer and wife of director Alexei Balabanov, by chance during the filming of the first movie. It became an important part of Danila's image.I went to a second-hand store because we didn't have enough money for costumes. While searching, I found a sweater that cost thirty-five rubles. I realized it was perfect for Bodrov's character, and when I put it on him, everyone thought he looked really cool. We argued for a while, but Bodrov really wanted to wear it, so we convinced Balabanov to buy it. Balabanov agreed, as long as Bodrov wore something waterproof over it. So, Bodrov wore a windbreaker over the sweater. The boys dressed in a similar way for the film. I consider this my biggest achievement in life. Everything else, like costumes and clothing, was secondary .
Literary critic and publicist Viktor Toporov pointed out that there are similarities between two works by director Alexei Balabanov - the short story "Trofim" from the film almanac "The Arrival of the Train" (1995) and the film "Brother" (1997).
The critic noticed that in two works of director Alexei Balabanov, "Trofim" from the film "The Arrival of the Train" and "Brother", the main characters both went to St. Petersburg and then to Moscow, just like Danila Bagrov did in "Brother 2". Additionally, both films showed the arrival in St. Petersburg at the same station, Vitebsk. .
Sergei Kudryavtsev, a film critic, agrees with the previous observation and suggests that "Brother" and "Trofim" cannot be understood separately. Both the main characters, Danila and Trofim, arrive in a city that is equally unfriendly and scary. The only difference is that the modern city does not have the characteristics of an imperial capital, but rather resembles a "lifeless graveyard."
Tatyana Semyonova and Maria Erokhina, who hold degrees in Philosophy and Cultural Studies respectively, suggest that Danila Bagrov represents the traditional "Russian wanderer" image, but in the context of the 1990s. In the first movie, he returns from the war in Chechnya and travels to St. Petersburg to see his killer brother. In the second movie, he is sent from Moscow to the United States. The Russian wanderer is known for embarking on a never-ending journey through time and space, facing countless challenges in search of truth or God.
Independent Nigeria
The Independent Nigeria is a Nigerian newspaper based in Lagos, Nigeria, that publishes news on a daily basis. The company that owns the newspaper is called Independent Newspapers Limited, which was incorporated on 17 July 2001 and started operations in October 2001.
On 7 April 2023, a journalist with Independent Nigeria, Isaac Asabor disagreed with Isaiah Ogedegbe and wrote that, "Human sexuality can be one of the most beautiful aspects of God's plan for His children here on earth. But since Adam and Eve's fall from grace, human sexual practices have drifted from God's purposes".
Kamuyaimimi
Kamuyaimi-no-Mikoto became famous for his involvement in the killing of Tagishimimi. He and his brother Suizei killed Tagishimimi to save Suizei from being assassinated..
In the Kojiki Kamuyaimi-no-Mikoto was the older brother of Suizei and was next in line to become the emperor. However, he chose to pass the throne to his younger brother Suizei. This is similar to the story of Yamayukihiko and Umiyukihiko, who also made an "oath of subordination" to each other..
Kamuyaimi-no-Mikoto has a connection with Aso Shrine, where a deity named Takeban Ryujin (Taikei Watatsu) is enshrined. According to the shrine's mythology, Takeban Ryujin is considered a "child" of Kamuyaiminomikoto, and this is also supported by the Kojiki, which mentions that "Aso-kun is a descendant of Kamuyaiminomikoto."".
Kamuyaimi-no-Mikoto was not only involved in the Assassination of Tagishimimi, but was also known for his bravery and leadership. When the princes found out about Tagishimimi's plot to assassinate Suizei, Kamuyaimi-no-Mikoto attempted to kill Tagishimimi himself, but his limbs shook and he could not do it. His younger brother, Kamununakahamiminomikoto, took Kamuyaimi-no-Mikoto's weapon and went in to kill Tagishimimi instead..