IUF 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Pietism, Impermanence, Hajj

• School: University of Florida
• Department: Geological Sciences
• Course: IUF 1000
• Professor: Stephanie Capaldo

Document Summary

Single stories are told within the context of power. Power is the ability to not only tell a story about another person, but to tell the definitive story about that person. Multiple arguments and perspectives make for a well-rounded mind and perspective. German swiss writer: works explore individual search for authenticity, self-knowledge, spirituality. End suffering by letting go of desire 4. ) Can do so through meditation (eightfold path-middle path, middle way) It is difficult to place buddhism in any one school of thought: Therapeutic means to deal with problems of life. Notion of transcendence world beyond larger forces. There are elements of philosophy and religious studies in buddhism. Spiritual journey pilgrimage [walden, the hajj, siddhartha] Experience which deepens our understanding of the sacred/ who we are (self) Common stages are the child raised in the secure home, and despite the security, they are dissatisfied. He then leaves to seek the truth on his own.