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I have always been told that dogs sneeze when they are happy, my sweet old Smooth Collie Murphy sneezes three times.
Jace, my Palomino has the heaves but never coughs any more, I give him a little "Cough Free" every day and it sure works, I would do a commercial for them!
I am an avid reader of Joe camp's books and when Jace and I did the Join-Up he came over to me and sniffed and licked me all over, I was patting and scratching him (he seemed almost hypnbotized by it) and then he sneezed 6 times, shook his head and went to his special Scratchy tree that I trimmed for him and scratched himself more.
When I pat him and scratch him and really make contact with him he sneezes then too. Not every day or every week. Is he just happy???


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I was pointed to a user stories site this week which has an incredible list of scrum tools, a lot of which are free of charge. If you're still considering going down this path you might find the site useful as a resource. If you have already used one of these tools, put a review up there so other people can find their way through the maze.
It seems that the main purpose of the site is to get people exchanging ideas, approaches and of course stories – which is great. Learning by example always seems to help me and it means we can achieve a reasonable standard of consistency in our stories.

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The technology claims to be able to detect self-mutating viruses, spyware, and other malware based on their code rather than a specific signature. Furthermore, files are scanned in specific areas as opposed to the whole file, vastly improving performance.
Over the years, viruses, worms and spyware have evolved considerably, making detection by traditional antivirus software increasingly difficult and time-consuming. This invention fundamentally reduces the complexity of detecting malicious software and shortens the response time needed to address new threats without the need for new product updates or patches.


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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! This is the second year I'm supporting this cause. This event is approaching fast, so it's time to kick things into high gear!
Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.
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Vol. 2, No. 28: March 23, 2011
Editor: Christine Mahoney
Please send comments, questions, or submissions to the editor. The submission deadline for the next edition of Weekly Bulletin will be Tuesday, March 29, at 4 p.m.
In this issue:
- Prairie Gate Literary Festival Thursday through Saturday, March 24–26
- Coal and climate policy expert Barbara Freese to speak at Morris Monday, April 4
- Tim Grove named UMAC women's basketball coach of the year
- Sandy Olson-Loy, vice chancellor for student affairs, appointed to the Commission on Judicial Selection
Upcoming events:
Asking the Big Questions
Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
McGinnis Room, Briggs Library
The Asking the Big Questions campus/community discussion series is exploring faith and spirituality during the 2010–11 academic year. The next gathering is on Wednesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. in the McGinnis Room. Barbara Burke, associate professor of communication, media, and rhetoric, will facilitate a discussion on the faith of Judaism. Read more »
Triangle Fire screening and discussion
Thursday, March 24, 2011, 4 until 6 p.m.
Imholte 109, Imholte Hall
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Factory fire tragedy in New York City, which led to workplace safety reform, the PBS American Experience film, Triangle Fire, will be shown in Imholte 109 on Thursday, March 24, at 4 p.m. followed by a panel discussion by faculty and students. The event is hosted by the MGMT 3152 class and the Society for Human Resource Management Morris student chapter. Free admission, but you are encouraged to bring food shelf donations.
2011 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition opens with reception
Thursday, March 24, 2011, 7 until 9 p.m.
Gallery, Humanities Fine Arts
Art work by both art and nonart majors will be on display during the 2011 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in the Humanities Fine Arts Gallery. Ben Heywood, executive director of The Soap Factory, selected 52 pieces by 35 students. The opening reception will be held from 7 until 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 24. The show runs from March 24 through April 16. Read more »
Prairie Gate Literary Festival
Thursday through Saturday, March 24–26, 2011, various times
Various locations
The inaugural Prairie Gate Literary Festival will be held on Thursday, March 24, through Saturday, March 26, 2011. The festival will bring together literary enthusiasts, aspiring writers, published authors, editors, and other professionals through public readings, workshops, and panel discussions. Many of the festival events are free, while a minimal registration fee will be required for workshop sessions with guest writers. Register today. For details, read more »
38th Annual World Touch Cultural Heritage Week theme explores heritage
Saturday through Thursday, March 26–31, 2011, various times
Various locations
The 38th Annual World Touch Cultural Heritage Week will be held Saturday, March 26, through Thursday, March 31, 2011. "Unweaving the Journey of Our Ancestors" will be a series of events celebrating the diversity of the ethnic minority groups on campus and throughout the country. Almost all of the events are free and open to the public. For details, check the calendar and read more »
March Community Meal
Monday, March 28, 2011, 5:30 until 7 p.m.
Morris Senior Center, 603 Oregon Avenue
With support from the Morris Area Student Leaders, Morris Community Meal will serve pizza at the Morris Senior Community Center on Monday, March 28, 2011. The Morris Area Student Leaders provided financial funds through a grant from Otto Bremer Foundation and will prepare the meal with University of Minnesota, Morris students, and campus and community volunteers. Community Meal is free and open to everyone. Read more »
Concert Choir Home Concert
Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Recital Hall, Humanities Fine Arts
The Concert Choir will return from its spring break tour and perform a "Home Concert" on Tuesday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Recital Hall.
March Soup & Substance discussion on student parents
Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 5:30 p.m.
Alumni Room, Oyate Hall, Student Center
The monthly Soup & Substance discussion will be held on Wednesday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room in Oyate Hall. The event pairs a delicious free meal with a meaningful discussion. The March gathering will address the issue of college students who are also parents. Read more »
38th Annual World Touch Cultural Heritage Week theme explores heritage
Saturday through Thursday, March 26–31, 2011, various times
Various locations
The 38th Annual World Touch Cultural Heritage Week will be held Saturday, March 26, through Thursday, March 31, 2011. "Unweaving the Journey of Our Ancestors" will be a series of events celebrating the diversity of the ethnic minority groups on campus and throughout the country. Almost all of the events are free and open to the public. For details, check the calendar and read more. »
Check out all of the campus events »
News and announcements:
Coal and climate policy expert Barbara Freese to speak at Morris
Barbara Freese, author, attorney, speaker, and policy advocate, will speak on campus on Monday, April 4, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cow Palace, Imholte Hall room 109. Her address, "Power Struggle: Slowing Global Warming and Building Clean Energy in a Shifting Political Landscape," is free and open to the public. Read more »
Noted expert on Congress and legislative politics Sarah Binder to give Lee Lecture
Sarah A. Binder will serve as the 2011 Jooinn Lee Lecturer. Binder, a Brookings Institution senior fellow in governance studies and George Washington University professor of political science, specializes in Congress and legislative politics. She will speak on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in Imholte Hall 109. Her address, "Inside Congress: Legislating in Polarized Times," is free and open to the public. A reception follows. Read more »
Chancellor Johnson to deliver keynote address at Faculty Leadership in Sustainability workshop
Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson will be a keynote speaker at the Faculty Leadership in Sustainability: A Midwest Regional Workshop to be held on March 23–24, 2011, at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. Read more »
Summer term registration opens on March 23
Summer term provides an excellent opportunity for learners to explore a new topic of interest or for degree seeking students to accelerate completion of a degree. Registration for the three sessions included in summer term begins on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Read more »
Distinguished Alumni Award nomination deadline: March 31
The UMMAA invites you to submit nominations for the UMMAA 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award. The award honors alumni who make noteworthy contributions in their professional lives, in public service, or in service to the University. Nominees must be alumni and may be nominated by anyone. Contact Carla Riley, director of alumni relations and annual giving, with questions at 320-589-6394.
Unusual Suspects competed in the 14th annual Chicago Improv Festival National Competition in Chicago. Finals consisted of regional winners, with Morris representing the upper Midwest, as well as one wild card, making the Unusual Suspects one of only eleven troupes nationwide chosen to compete. Congratulations to Alex McGreavey, Sam Krump-Johnson, Jessie Sherman, Michelle Bohacek, Alex Kies, Alek Sievert, Jessie Hennen, Cormac Strahan, Andrew Sletten, Will Hanson, and Isaac Deragon. Read more »
Tim Grove was named UMAC women's basketball coach of the year. Congratulations to Coach Grove and his team for a successful season.
Local residents from Stevens County, including many with Morris relationships, completed a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training that comprises the Blandin Community Leadership Program. The Stevens County cohort includes Tina Didreckson '03, Robert Frischmon '10, Drew Israels, Becki Jordan '07, Barb Kill '97, Sue Lor '09, Katie Mckenzie '03, Wayne Morford, Rose Murphy '10, Deb Newhouse '08, Don Reicosky, Michelle Scribner '10, Bennett Smith '10, Jackie Swinney '10, and Holly Witt '83. Read more »
In the News
The University of Minnesota, Morris was noted as a highly ranked national public liberal arts college by Regent Clyde Allen in the news story, "University regents focus on efficient fund use," by Andrew Tellijohn for the Bemidji Pioneer.
In his questioning of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner Peter B. Lyons, U.S. Senator Al Franken asked a question that was posed to him by a Morris student during his campus visit in February 2011.
Eric Klinger, professor emeritus of psychology, was interviewed for the story "Finding Motivation to Complete Goals with Depression" by Rheyanne Weaver for EmpowHer.
Barb Hesse, Center for Small Towns, was honored for her work with the Family Readiness Group for the National Guard's Battery C 1-151 with induction into the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher. Tom Larson of the Morris Sun Tribune covered the event with his story "Hesse honored for work with Family Readiness Group".
Blandin Foundation writer Ann Treacy noted the work of the University of Minnesota, Morris Students in Service AmeriCorps program, the Center for Small Towns, and student Bridget Billo in her story "Wi-Fi hot spots to pop up in Stevens County MN."
Sandy Olson-Loy, vice chancellor for student affairs, was one of twenty-two members appointed to the Commission on Judicial Selection by the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Professor of Political Science Paula O'Loughlin was interviewed by the Washington Examiner, the San Francisco Examiner, the St. Cloud Times, and Kare11 on the topic of former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty's possible presidential campaign.


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Michael Rensing of Leverkusen looks on during the Bundesliga match... News PhotoBayArena,Bayer Leverkusen,Bundesliga - German Soccer League,Club Soccer,Fortuna Düsseldorf,Full Length,Germany,Looking,Match - Sport,Michael Rensing,Soccer,Sport,Stadium,VerticalPhotographer Christof KoepselCollection: Bongarts 2012 Getty ImagesLEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 04: Michael Rensing of Leverkusen looks on during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Fortuna Duesseldorf at BayArena on November 4, 2012 in Leverkusen, Germany. The match between Leverkusen and Duesseldorf ended 3-2. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)


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Škrgatić, Lana and Pavičić Baldani, Dinka and Geršak, Ksenija and Černe, Jasmina Živa and Ferk, Polonca and Ćorić, Mario (2013) Genetic polymorphisms of INS, INSR and IRS-1 genes are not associated with polycystic ovary syndrome in Croatian women. Collegium Antropologicum, 37 (1). pp. 141-6. ISSN 0350-6134
Ćorić, Mario and Barišić, Dubravko and Pavičić, Dinka and Karadža, Magdalena and Banović, Maja (2011) Electrocoagulation versus suture after laparoscopic stripping of ovarian endometriomas assessed by antral follicle count: preliminary results of randomized clinical trial. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 283 (2). pp. 373-378. ISSN 0932-0067
Ćorić, Mario (2011) Procjena učinaka dviju metoda laparoskopskog liječenja endometrioma na pričuve jajnika pomoću biokemijskih i ultrazvučnih parametara [Two laparoscopical methods in the treatment of ovarian endometriomas and its effect on the ovarian reserve assessed by known biochemical and ulstrasonographic parameters]. PhD thesis, Sveučilište u Zagrebu.


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Review: 2011 K2 Turbo Dream 157W
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Aaaand about time for a bump on this thread. I have ridden this board about 10 full days this season so far. I'll seperate this update into different conditions.
Slush: I rode some slushier conditions at wolf creek with it, handles it like you would expect any board to. The reverse camber seems to keep it from getting as stuck as I would time to time on my old camber board. Otherwise for the crappy conditions the worst thing was that I was riding a brand new board through shitty snow
Powder, lots of powder: I rode 4 full powder days on this board so far, two different mountains. First my home mountain, the storm total was 26" and it was waist deep at times. For its relatively small length (157W) it floats awesomely. I was able to test it by doing a few good drops, dropped a good 8 foot rock into 2 feet or so of untouched powder, i was not running any setback other than the default 3/4 inch(i think?) setback it comes with. Even with the smaller size I was able to stick repeated big drops into the pow with little effort. And I was still able to ride switch powder! For a dedicated pow board I would have gone bigger, yes. But for an all around stick which is why i purchased this board, it holds its own perfectly. Now steeps. I rode the face of taos as soon as it opened, this is a good steep grade run all the way down. I was able to RIP down it, on a mountain that is skiier dominated(and i really mean that) noone was passing me down the fresh run I did. As it got more skiid up i could feel the harshmellow and flat/rocker combo just allowing me to plow through anything in my way, the choppys did not even slow me down! It was great. Now the other 2 pow days I rode were at wolf creek, that mountain is SO much more mellow than my local mountain. For starters the board did well, but really was not as "at home" feeling there. Taos is known for it's steeps, and that is really all I ride. This board is made more for big mountain hits, and you can really feel it when you ride it at such a mellow mountain like wolf creek.
Groomers: On the groomers I've ridden the board holds its own well. Its way more playful than my old camber board, and actually holds a DAMN good edge on soft/groomed surfaces. I can max out the board straight lining it down the hill with no fear or sketchyness. I can hit kickers with it and it feels great. 180s are super easy, And butters are much easier than i expected for an "all mountain" rocker board. Ive thrown a few 360's this last pow day and the board spins around easily, due to its light weight ness and the size i chose. I really like it for everything so far.
Ice: I've only hit a few ice patches, and honestly the "ice" here is NOTHING, i mean NOTHING like east coast ice- so i'm not making that comparison. But in the "ice" patches ive hit here the board was able to grip better than the pure rocker boards ive ridden, i'm assuming due to the 70% flatness of the board, and the amount i tune it(before every weekend). I've never had it slip out to the point where i was on my ass, even when i almost over edged it on the hard packed "ice".
Summary: great all around board so far, tears it the fuck up in powder and groomers, holds its own on ice patches and in the park. Is a perfect 1 board quiver IMHO, and i'm able to make the whole mountain my playground with this one board.
Disclaimer: I typed this up very fast, i did not use correct grammar throughout, and DID NOT proof read it - maybe i'll come back and clean it up later.
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HNR414 - Research Project
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|2016 unit information
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|Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waterfront (Geelong)
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Mari Botti
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Note:The Code of Good Practice in Supervision of Higher Degrees by Research outlines the responsibilities of students and supervisors and expected outcomes.
This unit comprises an individual research thesis in the area of nursing practice. Students are required to outline their research project proposal as a requirement of HNR412 and to discuss their topic with the School of Nursing and Midwifery's academic staff before submitting the proposal for approval. The topic of research should generally reflect the student's particular area of interest and be clearly related to the theoretical material presented in the supporting units. Students will be also required to present their research proposal at School of Nursing and Midwifery research colloquia.
Assessment task 1: Written report (16 000 words) 100%
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It's called Houston Greeters, and it's a free service that provides volunteers who can spend several hours taking a visitor wherever he or she wants to go. Popular restaurants, museums, golf courses and other local attractions. Director Susan Borches says their mission is to help people enjoy their time in Houston.
"It's such a big spread out place here in Houston, and the way people can really remember a city, we believe, is to have that human connection, so that's what we're attempting to do."
Borches says Greeters are not tour guides because they don't give tours. Visitors who go to the Houston Greeters website can be matched with someone who is knowledgable about whatever the visitor is interested in seeing.
"So the visitor selects what aspect of Houston he'd like to learn more about, be it the Rodeo, or the Museum of Fine Arts, or Literary Houston, or local cuisine, and then we connect the visitor with our greeter who more or less specializes in that topic."
This program is patterned after similar volunteer greeter services in New York, Chicago and several other cities, and Borches says they're now recruiting people who can be Houston Greeters. There's more information and an application in a link on our website KUHF dot org. Jim Bell, Houston Public Radio News.


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What should the public expect, when council members have received thousands of dollars in campaign monies from our city unions? These public servants have to find money, somehow and somewhere, to pay back the unions for their past generous campaign contributions.."
This month our council members approved another water revenue bond for $35 million. After 30 years this debt to the citizens of Glendale will be about $60 million.
Even with the never-ending water and electric rate increases and the violation of Proposition 218 since the year 2000, the council has transferred about $4 million annually from the water fund of GWP into the General Fund to pay for unfunded and unsustainable salaries and pensions for our city employees.
Again, our city attorney said the city charter allowed the annual transfer of money from GWP to the General Fund. However, the "people's attorney," Harry Zavos, argued the state's constitution takes precedence over the city charter and thus the transfer of money from GWP is illegal. ("Officials reaffirm legality of GWP fund transfers," Nov. 22)
Because of council mistakes, Fitch Investor Service downgraded $50-million worth of water bonds issued in 2008, partially due to GWP's lack of liquidity. Recently, Moody Investor Service put Glendale on "credit watch" as it reviews possible downgrading of future bonds.
In just 12 years, our city councils have drained Glendale Water and Power of approximately $235 million, giving city unions for their unsustainable and unfunded wages and pensions. Needed money for infrastructure repairs falls behind annually.
Glendale Water and Power is supposed to be an enterprise fund for the city and is supposed to be self-sustaining and not a "cash cow" as some council members believe. Why the cover-up at GWP?
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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, men's and women's tennis, and men's and women's soccer. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won 13 national championships and we have had more than 140 All-Americans.
New Website! Check out our new Athletics website at rvcsports.com & sign-up for our e-newsletter!
Whether your plan is to take classes and transfer to a four-year university or enter one of our career programs designed to get you into the workforce right away, Rock Valley College has what you are looking for. Select from one of our more than 60 transfer areas or more than 30 career programs.
Online Schedule Check out RVC's online schedule for browsing course offerings!
Whether you are new to the college or know your way around, we have a variety of services designed to help you succeed. We're here for you every step of the way.
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At Rock Valley College, you're not just a number. Our highly respected faculty have master's degrees, doctorates and real-world experience. You won't be competing for attention in a huge lecture hall. Our average class size is 21, so you'll get a chance to interact, challenge and be challenged by your instructors.
Get Started! Find out what steps to take to start your journey at RVC...
The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features over 91,000 book volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!
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Rock Valley College offers a number of mostly non-credit course options aside from the typical courses offered for college credit, including:
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Take a field trip to a museum in Chicago . Learn how to surf the net. Or, get tips on staying healthy. Our Center for Learning in Retirement offers a wide range of activities geared specifically for older adults. CLR members all share a common interest in lifelong learning and cultural enrichment. You'll be treated to thought-provoking classes and trips focusing on the arts, current events, the sciences, religion, and more.
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The Rock Valley College 240-hour truck driver training program can be completed in six weeks. The training combines classroom presentation with hands-on experience that leads to a Class A Commercial driver's license. The course will provide you with the basic skills to become a safe, professional truck driver. Upon successful completion, you will be able to secure an entry-level position in the trucking industry.
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S. N. Goenka
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|Satya Narayan Goenka
30 January 1924
Mandalay, Burma, British Indian Empire
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Mumbai, India
|Vipassana Meditation Teacher
|Elaichi Devi Goenka
Satya Narayan Goenka (30 January 1924 – 29 September 2013), commonly known as S.N. Goenka, was a Burmese-Indian teacher of Vipassanā meditation. Born in Burma of Indian descent, he became a student of Sayagyi U Ba Khin, under whom he trained for 14 years. In 1969, with Ba Khin's blessing, he relocated to India where he established a meditation centre at Igatpuri, near Nashik in 1976. His teaching was notable for its emphasis that the Buddha's path to liberation was not a sectarian religion but a universal path of knowledge that was fundamentally scientific in character. In time he became an influential pioneer of Vipassana meditation initially in India then throughout the world where he established a network of meditation centres.[1][2] He trained more than 1300 assistant teachers who conduct courses using recordings of Goenka, and today more than 120,000 people attend Goenka-led Vipassana courses each year.
The technique that Goenka taught represents a tradition that is traced back to the Buddha.[3] However, there is no requirement to convert to any religious belief system. Goenka explained that, "The Buddha never taught a sectarian religion; he taught Dhamma - the way to liberation - which is universal"[4] and presented his teachings as non-sectarian and open to people of all faiths or no faith. "Liberation" in this context means freedom from impurities of mind and, as a result of the process of cultivating a pure mind, freedom from suffering.[5] Goenka describes Vipassana meditation as an experiential scientific practice, in which one observes the constantly changing nature of the mind and body at the deepest level, through which one gains a profound self-knowledge that leads to a truly happy and peaceful life.
Goenka was invited to address the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders on 29 August 2000 at the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations in New York City where he received repeated standing ovations. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2012.
- 1 Biography
- 2 Legacy
- 3 Teachings
- 4 Meditation Centers
- 5 Global Vipassana Pagoda
- 6 Vipassana Research Institute
- 7 Vipassana in prisons
- 8 Quotations
- 9 See also
- 10 References
- 11 Sources
- 12 Bibliography
- 13 External links
Early life and background[edit]
Born on 30 January 1924 in Burma (now Myanmar) to Indian parents from the Marwari ethnic group, Goenka grew up in a conservative Hindu sanatani household.[6] He was a successful businessman when in 1955, at the age of 31, he started experiencing severe, debilitating migraine headaches.[7][8] Unable to find medical relief, at the suggestion of a friend he met with the Vipassana teacher Sayagyi U Ba Khin (1899 – 1971). Though initially reluctant, Ba Khin took him on as a student.[1][9][10] Goenka trained under Ba Khin for the next 14 years.[1][11]
In 1969, authorised by Ba Khin to teach, he left his business to his family and moved to India, where he started teaching Vipassana meditation (insight meditation). Seven years later, in 1976, he opened his first meditation centre, the Vipassana International Academy, also known as Dhamma Giri, in Igatpuri near Nashik, Maharashtra. Goenka was the only teacher until 1982, when he started training assistant teachers. He established the Vipassana Research Institute in Igatpuri in 1985.[1][11]
From the start, he taught 10-day intensive meditation retreats, and by 1988 had taught numerous people, including several thousand Westerners.[12]
Today, there are 227 Vipassana meditation centres worldwide (including more than 120 permanent meditation centres) in 94 countries,[13] including US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar and Thailand; this includes 56 centres in India.[1][11]
In 2000, Goenka laid the foundation of the 325 ft. high Global Vipassana Pagoda, near Gorai Beach, in Mumbai, which opened in 2009, and has relics of Buddha and a meditation hall.[1] It was built as a tribute to his teacher, who in turn wanted to pay back the debt to India, the land of origin of Vipassana. However, unlike his protégé, Ba Khin was unable to acquire a passport, and thus had been unable to travel to India in person.[6]
Goenka was also an orator, and a prolific writer and poet. He wrote in English and Hindi. He travelled widely and lectured to audiences worldwide including at the World Economic Forum, Davos, and at the "Millennium World Peace Summit" at the United Nations in August 2000.[14] For four months in 2002, he undertook the Meditation Now Tour of North America.[15]
He was conferred the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour in India for social work on the occasion of India's 63rd Republic Day in 2012.[16]
He died on 29 September 2013, at his home in Mumbai. He was survived by his wife Elaichi Devi Goenka, also a prominent meditation teacher, and six sons.[1]
Upon Goenka's death, Jack Kornfield, noted American author on Buddhism wrote, "In every generation, there are a few visionary and profound masters who hold high the lamp of the Dharma to illuminate the world. Like the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh, Ven. S.N. Goenka was one of the great world masters of our time. [He] was an inspiration and teacher for Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg, Ram Dass, Daniel Goleman, and many other western spiritual leaders."[17] Jay Michaelson wrote in an Huffington Post article titled, "The Man who Taught the World to Meditate", "He was a core teacher for the first generation of "insight" meditation teachers to have an impact in the United States."[18]
Ten-day Vipassana courses are held all over the world where students learn the technique while observing Noble Silence and following a strict moral code of conduct.[19] To quiet the mind, students are asked to have no contact with the outside world or other students, though they may talk to an assistant teacher about questions concerning the technique or to a student manager for any material problems.
Courses start with observation of natural (i.e. not controlled) breath, which allows the mind to become concentrated, a practice called Anapana. This concentration prepares one for the main part of the practice—non-attached observation of the reality of the present moment, as it manifests in one's own mind and body. This is the Vipassana practice itself which involves systematic "scanning" the surface of the body with one's attention and observing the sensations with equanimity, becoming progressively more aware of their ever-changing nature.
Goenka explains in his talks that the practice of Vipassana is the essence of the path of Dhamma, the path to Truth. He does not claim that this Vipassana tradition is the only way to Truth, and constantly reminds students of the Universal and non-sectarian quality of this path. However he claims that an authentic tradition survived in Burma, passing from teacher to student in a long lineage from the time of the Buddha to his teacher, U Ba Khin, and now through himself, to the student.
In his courses and lectures Goenka describes Vipassana meditation as a scientific investigation of the mind-matter phenomenon.
Theoretical component[edit]
Goenka invites students to consider the theoretical aspects of his teachings, advising, though, that the important aspect of the technique is its practice. Students are free to accept his theoretical background or to reject any part of it that they find objectionable.
His interpretations of the term vedana (as 'bodily sensation') and sampajanna (as 'constant thorough understanding of impermanence') [20] differ from how these terms are understood in many Buddhist traditions.
Meditation Centers[edit]
The Vipassana Meditation Centers that Goenka helped to establish throughout the world offer 10-day courses that provide a thorough and guided introduction to the practice of Vipassana meditation.
Online booking to Vipassana Courses can be done through www.dhamma.org. There are no charges for either the course or for the lodging and boarding during the course. These courses are supported by voluntary donations of people who want to contribute for future courses. Only donations made at the end of the course go towards paying for future new students.
With the ever-growing number of people learning Vipassana from these centres, Goenka tries to ensure that the whole network does not become a sectarian religion or cult. He recommends the expansion should be for the benefit of others, not mere expansion for the sake of expansion due to any blind belief—but with the intention many more people benefit, rather than for the sake of your own organisation's growth. Through the application process, however, much effort is made to prepare potential students for the rigorous and serious nature of the intensive 10-day meditation.
People with serious mental disorders have occasionally come to Vipassana courses with the unrealistic expectation that the technique will cure or alleviate their mental problems. Unstable interpersonal relationships and a history of various treatments can be additional factors which make it difficult for such people to benefit from, or even complete, a ten-day course. Our capacity as a nonprofessional volunteer organization makes it impossible for us to properly care for people with these backgrounds. Although Vipassana meditation is beneficial for most people, it is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment and we do not recommend it for people with serious psychiatric disorders.
The organisation of the centres are de-centralized and self-sufficient, and may be run by volunteers of varying experience, which may account for differences in attitudes and experiences. In an effort to provide a more uniform experience in all of the centres, all public instruction during the retreat is given by audio and video tapes of Goenka. When asked about problems related to growth and expansion, Goenka is quoted as:
The cause of the problem is included in the question. When these organisations work for their own expansion, they have already started rotting. The aim should be to increase other people's benefits. Then there is a pure Dhamma volition and there is no chance of decay. When there is a Dhamma volition, "May more and more people benefit," there is no attachment. But if you want your organisation to grow, there is attachment and that pollutes Dhamma.[21]
Students practising Goenka's Vipassana technique at the meditation centres are asked to agree to refrain from practising any other religious or meditative practices for the duration of the course. Concerning practices of other religions, Goenka says, "Understand. The names of many practices are all words of pure Dhamma, of Vipassana. But today the essence is lost; it is just a lifeless shell that people perform. And that has no benefit."
Global Vipassana Pagoda[edit]
One of Goenka's wishes was fulfilled in November 2008 when the construction of the Global Vipassana Pagoda was completed on the outskirts of Mumbai. He hoped that this monument will act as a bridge between different communities, different sects, different countries and different races to make the world a more harmonious and peaceful place.
The Pagoda contains the world's largest pillar-less stone dome structure and is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world wanting to learn more about it and Vipassana meditation. Architecturally, this building is by far the largest single-span stone dome in the world, twice as big as the Basilica of St. Peter at the Vatican. At its centre is a circular meditation hall, 280 feet in diameter, which has a seating capacity of 8,000. At 325 feet height, it is almost as tall as a 30-story building. Approximately 2.5 million tons of stone was used in the construction.
In an 1997 article titled Why the Grand Vipassana Pagoda?,[22] Goenka explained that the Pagoda would house relics said to be from Buddha, which he said actually help people:
"Usually such pagodas are solid. But with the help of the most modern techniques of architecture, instead of building a solid pagoda, a vast meditation hall will be built within it, at the centre of which these sacred relics will be installed so that thousands of meditators can sit around them, meditating together and benefit from their Dhamma vibrations."
Vipassana Research Institute[edit]
Goenka believed that theory and practice should go hand-in-hand and accordingly he established a Vipassana Research Institute to investigate and publish literature on Vipassana and its effects. The Vipassana Research Institute focusses on two main areas: translation and publication of the Pali texts, and research into the application of Vipassana in daily life.[23]
Vipassana in prisons[edit]
Goenka was able to bring Vipassana meditation into prisons, first in India, and then in other countries. The organisation estimates that as many as 10,000 prisoners, as well as many members of the police and military, have attended the 10-day courses.
Doing Time, Doing Vipassana is a 1997 documentary about the introduction of S. N. Goenka's 10-day Vipassana classes at Tihar Jail in 1993 by then Inspector General of Prisons in New Delhi, Kiran Bedi. Bedi had her guards trained in Vipassana first, and then she had Goenka give his initial class to 1,000 prisoners.[24]
The Dhamma Brothers is a documentary film released in 2007 about a prison Vipassana meditation program at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama. The film concentrates on four inmates, all convicted of murder. It also includes interviews of guards, prison officials, and local residents, and includes re-enactments of the inmates' crimes.
- "May all beings find real peace, real harmony, real happiness."
- "A teacher should not be made an idol, like a god. He is a teacher. If you want to get any help, you practice what is being taught, that's all." (Indian Express interview, 2010)[6]
- "I am not against conversion. In my speech at UN, the first thing I said was that I am for conversion, but not from one organised religion to another, but from misery to happiness, from bondage to liberation." (Indian Express interview, 2010)[6]
- (On ritualism) "...if my teacher had asked me to perform rites or rituals, I would have said good-bye. My own Hindu tradition was full of rituals and ceremonies, so to start again with another set of rituals didn't make sense. But my teacher said, 'No ritual. Buddha taught only sila, samadhi, pañña. Nothing else. There is nothing to be added and nothing to be subtracted.' As the Buddha said, 'Kevalaparipunnam.' (Pali: 'The whole technique is complete by itself.') "(Shambhala Sun interview, 2001)[10]
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See also[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Vipassana pioneer SN Goenka is dead". Zeenews.india.com. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Remembering SN Goenka, the man who brought Vipassana back to India". Firstpost. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
- ^ http://www.buddhismuskunde.uni-hamburg.de/fileadmin/pdf/analayo/AncientRoots.pdf
- ^ Mr. S. N. Goenka retrieved on 22 September 2012
- ^ The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation retrieved on 22 September 2012
- ^ a b c d "'You have to work out your own salvation'". Indian Express. 3 Jul 2010. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ "Master of the Dhamma: An Interview with S. N. Goenka". Inquiring Mind 4 (1). Summer 1987.
- ^ "S. N. Goenka, Pioneer of Secular Meditation Movement, Dies at 90". Tricycle: The Buddhist Review. October 1, 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ "Remembering SN Goenka, the man who brought Vipassana back to India". First Post. 30 Sep 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ a b c Norman Fischer (September 2001). "The Universal Meditation Technique of S.N. Goenka (interview)". Shambhala Sun. pp. 1–3. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Vipassana guru SN Goenka no more". DNA India. 30 Sep 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ Jack Kornfield (1988). "13. U Ba Khin". Living Buddhist Masters. Buddhist Publication Society. p. 243. ISBN 978-955-24-0042-1.
- ^ "Vipassana Meditation Courses by Alphabetical List". dhamma.org, the official site of Vipassana Meditation in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin as taught by S.N. Goenka. Retrieved 5 Oct 2013.
- ^ Wednesday, 30 August: Venerable Vipasarachaya Dr. S.N. goenka Millennium World Peace Summit.
- ^ "S.N.Goenka Tour of the West". Events.dhamma.org. 2002-06-23. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
- ^ "Padma Awards Announced". Ministry of Home Affairs, Press Information Bureau, Govt. of India. 25 January 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ "Honoring a Great Meditation Master's Passing". Jack Kornfield. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
- ^ Jay Michaelson (2013-09-30). "S.N. Goenka: The Man who Taught the World to Meditate". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
- ^ "Introduction and code of discipline for courses". Dhamma.org. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
- ^ Goenka, S.N. (2002). The importance of Vedanā and Sampajañña : a seminar, February 1990, Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri. (2nd ed.). Igatpuri, Maharashtra, India: Vipassana Research Institute. ISBN 978-81-7414-219-1.
- ^ Goenka, S. N. (2007) For the Benefit of Many, p.32. Vipassana Research Institute. ISBN 8174142304.
- ^ "Why the Grand Vipassana Pagoda?". Vipassana Patrika, Vipassana Research Institute. Vol.7 No.8 October 1997 (original 17 September 1997). Retrieved 2014-04-14. Check date values in:
- ^ Why was the Sakyan Republic Destroyed? by S. N. Goenka (Translation and adaptation of a Hindi article by S. N. Goenka published by the Vipassana Research Institute in December 2003
- ^ Holden, Stephen (8 July 2005). "Prisoners Finding New Hope in the Art of Spiritual Bliss". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
- Kesavapany, K. (2008) Rising India and Indian communities in East Asia. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. ISBN 9789812307996
- Hart, William (1987). The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation: As Taught by S. N. Goenka. HarperOne. ISBN 0-06-063724-2
- Goenka, S.N. (1989). Come, People of the World: Translations of selected Hindi couplets. Vipassana Research Institute, Igatpuri, India.
- Goenka, S.N. (1994). The Gracious Flow of Dharma. Vipassana Research Institute, Igatpuri, India.
- Goenka, S.N. (1998). Satipatthana Sutta Discourses: Talks from a course in Mahā-satipatthāna Sutta (condensed by Patrick Given-Wilson). Vipassana Research Publications, Seattle, USA. 104 pages, English/Pāli ISBN 0-9649484-2-7
- Goenka, S.N. (2000). The Discourse Summaries: Talks from a Ten-day Course in Vipassana Meditation. Pariyatti Publishing. ISBN 1-928706-09-6
- Goenka, S.N. (2003). For the Benefit of Many: Talks and Answers to Questions from Vipassana Students 1983-2000 (Second Edition). Vipassana Research Institute. ISBN 81-7414-230-4
- Goenka, S.N. (2004). 50 Years of Dhamma Service. Vipassana Research Institute. ISBN 81-7414-256-8
- Goenka, S.N. (2006). The Gem Set in Gold. Vipassana Research Publications, USA. ISBN 978-1-928706-29-8, ISBN 1-928706-29-0.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to S. N. Goenka.
- Vipassana Research Institute, website.
- Vipassana Meditation (As taught by S.N. Goenka), website
- Introduction to Vipassana Meditation by S.N. Goenka (video files).
- Podcasts about Vipassana Meditation (audio talks).
- Brief biography of Goenka at VRI.
- S.N. Goenka Meditation Now Tour of North America.
- The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation based upon a talk given in Berne, Switzerland.
- An Interview with S. N. Goenka Tricycle: The Buddhist Review | Winter 2000
- Universal Spirituality for Peace the complete text of the address given by Goenka to the United Nations General Assembly | 29 August 2000
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I went to this doctor to seek treatment. Rather than treat my condition he asked me to get a surgery done and said he would do it. He scared me by telling me that the medications I am using are dangerous. Subsequently I spoke to three doctors in Austin, two doctors in Dallas and one in Seattle. All of them said he was not giving me the right advice. Also I got a very simple treatment for my condition and am free of my urinary problem. I expected this doctor to take my situation seriously and I expected him to know medicine. I dont recommend this doctor. Go to other urologists in Austin.
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Great doctor, great staff, great pricing for cash pay fertility surgery!!! Beats all the other doctors in this town. They also scheduled my surgery quickly and Dr. Mistry gave me his cell phone number to call him with any questions after surgery. I had a great experience and highly recommend him.
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I absolutely loved this Dr. and his staff. This was the best Dr. visit I have ever experienced. I highly recommend him. His staff were very very kind and accomodating. A 5+ star rating
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Great experience. Compassionate, competent care. No hesitation in recommending this physician.
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Dr. Mistry is very caring, passionate doctor who takes the time to truly listen to my concerns.
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Extremely thorough urologist w/ excellent bedside manner. His staff is wonderful as well. Highly recommended!
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I apologize for the delay, I was sick yesterday and did not come online. I am working on your answer now.
Thank you Nikki, I am feeling a little better, though not 100% yet.
We talked about Ron before and after all of this time, he still has not made a move to make things more serious between the two of you. It seems to me that he feels more comfortable being friends with you, and since the two of you have been a part of each others lives for so long, he has no problem keeping you in the family because let's face it, you are a part of the family. I don't know if he means to keep you hanging on like this, but it might be a good idea to simply confront him about it and let him know how you feel, because the longer you wait for him to make the first move, or to come up with some type of decision about what's going to happen in your life.
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If you haven't told him, then you have to. This is too long a period of time to go, without getting a definitive answer. You're wasting a lot of time, that could be spent on finding someone who wouldn't be afraid to tell you how they feel or to step up to the plate if needed. You sound like amazing woman, with a lot going for her and a lot of love to give the right person. In some way, you must figure out how to move forward from this point so that you can live a fuller happier life. If that means sitting him down and explaining to him what you want from him and the two of you, or simply letting it go if he has shown no interest in taking things further. You have to look at things objectively and look at your life honestly. Maybe you're afraid to move on? Maybe you think you won't find anything as good as what you once had? But if you don't figure out how to move on from this point, then you can literally not find happiness or the things that are meant for you in your life.
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