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Thursday, February 13
Anselm Kiefer - Artist
Anselm Kiefer (born 8 March 1945) is a German painter and sculptor. He studied with Peter Dreher and Horst Antes at the end of the 1960s. His works incorporate materials such as straw, ash, clay, lead, and shellac. The poems of Paul Celan have played a role in developing Kiefer's themes of German history and the horrors of the Holocaust, as have the spiritual concepts of Kabbalah.
In his entire body of work, Kiefer argues with the past and addresses taboo and controversial issues from recent history. Themes from Nazi rule are particularly reflected in his work; for instance, the painting Margarete (oil and straw on canvas) was inspired by Celan's well-known poem "Todesfuge" ("Death Fugue").
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2030-2050
2030-2050 represents the passage of two decades, 240 months, or 7300 days. You will age, if you are twenty to age forty, or to age sixty if you are forty, or to age eighty if you are sixty.
It does not seem like much time, if you are twenty but does seem like a lot of time if you are sixty. So, we can comfortably say, it's all relative.
What could possibly change in twenty years given our past history of rapid change?
- We could have colonies on planets
- We could have flying vehicles
- We could have robots doing all the work
- We could have an end to illness
- We could have an extended life span
- We could have an end to wars
None of us know for sure what we will actually encounter but one thing is certain, life will be dramatically different than it is today.
QUESTION: Will that difference be positive or negative?
We assume all change is positive but that does not mean it will be.
- The USA could be owned by China
- The USA could have turned into a third world country
- The USA could no longer be a democracy
- The USA may no longer have a constitution
- The USA could just be a country where the world puts its criminals
Are you and I in any kind of a position where we can influence the direction in which our country moves?
Quantum Experiment Reveals Light Existing in Dozens of Dimensions
Led by scientists from the University of Science and Technology of China, a team of researchers developed a method of testing a type of Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) paradox according to strict criteria using a fiber-based photonic processor.
Their findings clarify how quantum weirdness operates on a fundamental level, potentially informing future applications in quantum technology. Not to mention reaffirming just how useless our brains are at understanding the operations manual for our Universe's engine.
If you want to know if there is any mail inside your mailbox, you merely need to walk out and take a look. From that one, simple observation you can deduce the postal service has been and popped a belated birthday card from Aunt Judy in through the slot. Thanks Aunt Judy! READ MORE...
Wednesday, February 12
Ultimate Praise of the Noble and Venerable Mañjuśrī
by Nāgārjuna
In the language of India: āryabhaṭṭārakamañjuśrīparamārthastuti-nāma
In the language of Tibet:
'phags pa rje btsun 'jam dpal gyi don dam pa'i bstod pa
In the English language:
Ultimate Praise of the Noble and Venerable Mañjuśrī
Homage to the youthful Māñjuśrī!
You do not arrive and do not depart; You do not rise and do not remain. You thoroughly transcend this world. Yours is the domain beyond words.
O protector, how should I praise you? As the world conceives of you, Just so, I too exalt and honour you In my devotion for you, O guru.
By your very nature you are unborn, For you there can be no arising. Protector who neither comes nor goes, To you, the insubstantial, I offer homage and praise.
You are neither real nor unreal. Neither a nullity nor everlasting, Neither constant nor transitory. To you, the non-dual, I offer homage and praise.
You’re not red or green or crimson; You’re not yellow, white or black. You do not have any colour at all. To you, the colourless, I offer homage and praise.
You are neither large nor small, Neither heavyset nor slender. Your form is neither tall nor short. To you, the sizeless, I offer homage and praise.
In your wisdom, you’re not confined to existence; Out of compassion, you do not dwell in peace. You do not remain in either saṃsāra or nirvāṇa. To you, the non-abiding, I offer homage and praise.
You do not reside in phenomena; Yours is the realization of all things. You are sustained by supreme profundity. To you, the profound, I offer homage and praise.
Like this, I could exalt you repeatedly. For how else might I offer you praise? In the emptiness of all phenomena Who is there to offer praise? To whom?
You have no limits, no centre. To you, the inconceivable Beyond perceiver and perceived, I offer homage and praise.
This is the expression of the ultimate attributes Of the guru and protector Mañjughoṣa. Through the merit of this, may this world Come to resemble the one gone to bliss.
This concludes the Ultimate Praise of the Noble and Venerable Mañjuśrī composed by the great master Nāgārjuna.
Homage to the youthful Māñjuśrī!
You do not arrive and do not depart; You do not rise and do not remain. You thoroughly transcend this world. Yours is the domain beyond words.
O protector, how should I praise you? As the world conceives of you, Just so, I too exalt and honour you In my devotion for you, O guru.
By your very nature you are unborn, For you there can be no arising. Protector who neither comes nor goes, To you, the insubstantial, I offer homage and praise.
You are neither real nor unreal. Neither a nullity nor everlasting, Neither constant nor transitory. To you, the non-dual, I offer homage and praise.
You’re not red or green or crimson; You’re not yellow, white or black. You do not have any colour at all. To you, the colourless, I offer homage and praise.
You are neither large nor small, Neither heavyset nor slender. Your form is neither tall nor short. To you, the sizeless, I offer homage and praise.
In your wisdom, you’re not confined to existence; Out of compassion, you do not dwell in peace. You do not remain in either saṃsāra or nirvāṇa. To you, the non-abiding, I offer homage and praise.
You do not reside in phenomena; Yours is the realization of all things. You are sustained by supreme profundity. To you, the profound, I offer homage and praise.
Like this, I could exalt you repeatedly. For how else might I offer you praise? In the emptiness of all phenomena Who is there to offer praise? To whom?
You have no limits, no centre. To you, the inconceivable Beyond perceiver and perceived, I offer homage and praise.
This is the expression of the ultimate attributes Of the guru and protector Mañjughoṣa. Through the merit of this, may this world Come to resemble the one gone to bliss.
This concludes the Ultimate Praise of the Noble and Venerable Mañjuśrī composed by the great master Nāgārjuna.
My First Attempt
SHEPHERD'S PIE
Roast beef
Peas/carrots
onions/garlic
breadcrumbs
beef broth
Rosemary, Thyme, Parsley, salt, pepper, olive oil
Worcestershire sauce
Parmesan, Sharpe Cheddar, Mozzarella
mashed potatoes (instant)
white and yellow cheese sprinkled on top
400 degrees F for 30 minutes
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