PROFESSOR DAVID LANE
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Post by PROFESSOR DAVID LANE on Oct 23, 2015 23:50:48 GMT
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Post by nathanechiverri on Oct 27, 2015 4:12:56 GMT
This film explains that as little of our actions shows that us as human gets angry at the small actions such as a driver cutting into the other lane or a surfer riding a wave that you thought was yours. Humans don’t look at what other routes we can take for example instead of getting into road rage for the driver who cuts into the other lane, simply continuing driving for the safety of your health. Jainism is showing that nonviolence can be a better outcome rather than killing animals or showing violence to other individuals. The film supports that our world is a never ending circle of violence. Jainism is the only religion that has never engaged in war.
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Post by makarya on Oct 31, 2015 5:48:35 GMT
In the passage, we learn about the principles of Ahimsa, which is to essentially live a nonviolent life. For every action we take part in, there will always be a reaction and, normally, that reaction is of a violent kind. As humans, we have become numb to the daily violence we knowingly participate in. Just as Jainism had put it, “if we can lessen the pain and suffering of those around us, why not choose that option,” going as far as stepping over a grounded bee or choosing to not go to a circus or to not purchase meat from the supermarket, we begin to practice Ahimsa and gradually extend our compassion to not only ourselves and immediate family, but to those that we consider to be our lesser, such as animals and insects, as well.
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Post by Janine Briscoe on Nov 1, 2015 22:06:47 GMT
I enjoy this class because I am always introduced to new material. The religion of Ahmisa has great principles that I wish man did follow. I think living in this world, people have the mindset of survival of the fit. They don't care about anything else but themselves or the ones they love. If we can expand our circumference to include others outside of our small circle, how much more filling would our lives become? We would actually care how a person is doing when we pass them by on the street, instead of just asking the question on the surface. I was driving out of church today, and I came to a traffic stop where it was me or the other car to go next out of the driveway. I thought to myself briefly let the other car go, then instead of going with my gut, I just went and let her go after. Out of guilt I looked back and noticed the car behind me did the right choice and let the car I cut off go ahead of them. The Jainism mentality would agree with the choice he made. I felt so bad after that and it caused me to think of how selfish I was to make that choice. I hope to read up more on that religion. There principles are some that I hope will help my circle expand.
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Post by Henrygon81 on Nov 2, 2015 9:03:08 GMT
The video is about the philosophy of Jainism and its path of non-violence called Ahimsa. According to the video Jainism arose as a systematic response to human and animal violence. The biggest question they ask is “How big is our circle of compassion?” They believe they can extend their circle of compassion of non-violence or Ahimsa to include other living beings and animals. Not just themselves and kin, but to others. It is through this belief and mindset they become aware the suffering of others. This “Two minute warning” as the Video states and is titled is where Jainism and Ahimsa is applied and practiced. Instead of violence that happens within those two minutes there is a pause and reflection to think of a non-violent alternative as oppose to what could have been unnecessary pain, suffering, neglect, injury, cycles of violence, etc. towards life. For me, the Ultimate respect is life for any living thing, maybe even things. Just like Jainism I respect living thing to live but I extend it to also include their possessions. You can’t go killing others that violates their right to exist and live. And I say things because there are things too that people possess that I think shouldn’t be stolen or broken just cause others want it or break it just because. That’s how I agree with John Locke’s writings that argue the existence of government is to protect ones property the individuals Life, liberty, and property. In that alone has many influences in John Locke’s philosophy in writing that. But it’s also in our foundation of our nation through the declaration of independence that changes it to Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. One can argue its meaning but as a statement to declare what our nation believes goes a long way to influence what us citizens also believe to be true and live by. I am also grounded by my religion Catholicism that guides me and it’s my foundation in my life that contribute in that belief. But to live in a society especially the U.S. where there’s freedom of religion and different philosophies towards life, there are also laws that protect people and life that actually have consequences when violated or not followed. So if not by your own philosophies and influences, its society also that prevents people from violence and away from it through laws. Henry Gonzalez
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marie
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Post by marie on Nov 9, 2015 0:44:49 GMT
I really struggled with Jainism. I understand what they stand for and I firmly agree that most people just don’t stop and think about the cruelty they lay on others. Society is becoming more and more volatile; however for centuries they have inflicted cruelty by the ritual of pulling out the candidate’s hair out. I watched the video several times to try and understand this specific part of the liberation and finally had to do other research as well as watch other videos to not be so critical. Finally, I have moved on but that brings me back to the reality that society is desensitized as to pain. People use the term “gone postal” regularly use.
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José
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Post by José on Nov 12, 2015 20:21:08 GMT
I watched this video several times, in order to grasp its message. Ahimsa, which means, non-violence; is one of the practices Jainism teaches. It also teaches Asceticism and rather than idolizing a God or Goddess, they seek a higher state of consciousness. Professor Diem-Lane, poses two intriguing questions, A) How big is your circle of compassion? And B) Can we pause to think before acting out? As I, pondered on the video and these two questions specifically. I realized that as humans, most of us are born with a big circle of compassion. However as we move through life, certain experiences shape who we are. Along with that shaping, a sort of numbness occurs. We become numb to ‘less important things’, whether because we’ve experienced enough to look the other way or because certain actions became less valuable. Can we pause to think? Absolutely! However, this numbness has allowed us not to have to stop and think. It’s this same numbness that allows us to “Eat Faces”.
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Post by cdelatorre17 on Nov 13, 2015 0:42:20 GMT
I liked how this video was about Jainism and its path of non-violence called Ahimsa. But honestly I don't believe killing a bee is considered to be violent. I understand that in their culture/ religion it can be but if a bee is following you it is natural instinct to swat the bee to protect yourself from getting stung. Jainism is not so much a weak religion and it has prevented them from going into war but I can see how not many people can be open to it because American culture is so different. Everyone is always out to get you and we have a mentality that everyone should mind their own business if not we'll give it to them. It would be hard to adapt to something like this after years doing it and reacting a certain way.
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