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Describes methods of controlling contaminated fugitive dust
originating from contaminated land surfaces. The contaminated dust
may be released by three basic mechanisms: vehicle reentrainment,
cleanup activities, and wind erosion. Different dust suppressant
techniques are used to treat each mechanism.
The Mahayana tradition in Buddhist philosophy is defined by its
ethical orientation-the adoption of bodhicitta, the aspiration to
attain awakening for the benefit of all sentient beings. And
indeed, this tradition is known for its literature on ethics,
particularly such texts as Nagarjuna's Jewel Garland of Advice
(Ratnavali), Aryadeva's Four Hundred Verses (Catuhsataka), and
especially Santideva's How to Lead an Awakened Life
(Bodhicaryavatara) and its commentaries. All of these texts reflect
the Madhyamaka tradition of philosophy, and all emphasize both the
imperative to cultivate an attitude of universal care (karuna)
grounded in the realization of emptiness, impermanence,
independence and the absence of any self in persons or other
phenomena. This position is morally very attractive, but raises an
important problem: if all phenomena, including persons and actions,
are only conventionally real, can moral injunctions or principles
be binding, or does the conventional status of the reality we
inhabit condemn us to an ethical relativism or nihilism? In
Moonshadows, the international collective known as the Cowherds
addresses an analogous problem in the domain of epistemology and
argues that the Madhyamaka tradition has the resources to develop a
robust account of truth and knowledge within the context of
conventional reality. The essays explore a variety of ways in which
to understand important Buddhist texts on ethics and Mahayana moral
theory so as to make sense of the genuine force of morality. The
volume combines careful textual analysis and doctrinal exposition
with philosophical reconstruction and reflection, and considers a
variety of ways to understand the structure of Mahayana Buddhist
ethics.
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Connor Sullivan is too humble to admit it, but he's the Orioles'
best player, an all-star shortstop and a beast of a clean-up
hitter. The Orioles are thankful to have someone with his skill,
dedication, and good nature on their Babe Ruth League team. Lately,
though, he hasn't been so good natured. Maybe he's worried about
things at home, or maybe he's just been working too hard--whatever
the reason, his anger is out of control. When he strikes out or
makes an error, he's a walking Mt. Vesuvius, slamming his batting
helmet and throwing his glove. His opponents dub him "Psycho
Sully." Even his best friend Jordy starts to avoid him. Coach
Hammond is ready to bench him indefinitely.Then the sports editor
of the school paper threatens to do a big story on his
tantrums--complete with embarrassing photos. Will Connor be able to
get his act together in time to help the team win the championship,
or is he destined to become a champion chump on YouTube?
This story, loosely based on a challenge Cal Ripken, Jr. once
faced, is filled with plenty of play-by-play action to keep
baseball fans riveted.
The Mahayana tradition in Buddhist philosophy is defined by its
ethical orientation-the adoption of bodhicitta, the aspiration to
attain awakening for the benefit of all sentient beings. And
indeed, this tradition is known for its literature on ethics,
particularly such texts as Nagarjuna's Jewel Garland of Advice
(Ratnavali), Aryadeva's Four Hundred Verses (Catuhsataka), and
especially Santideva's How to Lead an Awakened Life
(Bodhicaryavatara) and its commentaries. All of these texts reflect
the Madhyamaka tradition of philosophy, and all emphasize both the
imperative to cultivate an attitude of universal care (karuna)
grounded in the realization of emptiness, impermanence,
independence and the absence of any self in persons or other
phenomena. This position is morally very attractive, but raises an
important problem: if all phenomena, including persons and actions,
are only conventionally real, can moral injunctions or principles
be binding, or does the conventional status of the reality we
inhabit condemn us to an ethical relativism or nihilism? In
Moonshadows, the international collective known as the Cowherds
addresses an analogous problem in the domain of epistemology and
argues that the Madhyamaka tradition has the resources to develop a
robust account of truth and knowledge within the context of
conventional reality. The essays explore a variety of ways in which
to understand important Buddhist texts on ethics and Mahayana moral
theory so as to make sense of the genuine force of morality. The
volume combines careful textual analysis and doctrinal exposition
with philosophical reconstruction and reflection, and considers a
variety of ways to understand the structure of Mahayana Buddhist
ethics.
The doctrine of the two truths - a conventional truth and an
ultimate truth - is central to Buddhist metaphysics and
epistemology. The two truths (or two realities), the distinction
between them, and the relation between them is understood variously
in different Buddhist schools; it is of special importance to the
Madhyamaka school. One theory is articulated with particular force
by Nagarjuna (2nd C CE) who famously claims that the two truths are
identical to one another and yet distinct. One of the most
influential interpretations of Nagarjuna's difficult doctrine
derives from the commentary of Candrakarti (6th C CE). In view of
its special soteriological role, much attention has been devoted to
explaining the nature of the ultimate truth; less, however, has
been paid to understanding the nature of conventional truth, which
is often described as "deceptive," "illusion," or "truth for
fools." But because of the close relation between the two truths in
Madhyamaka, conventional truth also demands analysis. Moonshadows,
the product of years of collaboration by ten cowherds engaged in
Philosophy and Buddhist Studies, provides this analysis. The book
asks, "what is true about conventional truth?" and "what are the
implications of an understanding of conventional truth for our
lives?" Moonshadows begins with a philosophical exploration of
classical Indian and Tibetan texts articulating Candrakati's view,
and uses this textual exploration as a basis for a more systematic
philosophical consideration of the issues raised by his account.
The date is April 29, 2015. Baltimore is reeling from the
devastating riots sparked by the death in police custody of
twenty-five-year-old African American Freddie Gray. Set against
this grim backdrop, less than thirty-six hours after the worst
rioting Baltimore has seen since the assassination of Martin Luther
King in 1968, the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox take
the field at Camden Yards. It is a surreal event they will never
forget: the only Major League game until COVID ever played without
fans. The eerily quiet stadium is on lockdown for public safety and
because police are needed elsewhere to keep the tense city from
exploding anew. When the Crowd Didn't Roar chronicles this
unsettling contest-as well as the tragic events that led up to it
and the therapeutic effect the game had on a troubled city. The
story comes vividly to life through the eyes of city leaders,
activists, police officials, and the media that covered the
tumultuous unrest on the streets of Baltimore, as well as the
ballplayers, umpires, managers, and front-office personnel of the
teams that played in this singular game, and the fans who watched
it from behind locked gates. In its own way, amid the uprising and
great turmoil, baseball stopped to reflect on the fact that
something different was happening in Baltimore and responded to it
in an unprecedented way, making this the unlikeliest and strangest
game ever played.
The date is April 29, 2015. Baltimore is reeling from the
devastating riots sparked by the death in police custody of
twenty-five-year-old African American Freddie Gray. Set against
this grim backdrop, less than thirty-six hours after the worst
rioting Baltimore has seen since the assassination of Martin Luther
King in 1968, the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox take
the field at Camden Yards. It is a surreal event they will never
forget: the only Major League game until COVID ever played without
fans. The eerily quiet stadium is on lockdown for public safety and
because police are needed elsewhere to keep the tense city from
exploding anew. When the Crowd Didn't Roar chronicles this
unsettling contest-as well as the tragic events that led up to it
and the therapeutic effect the game had on a troubled city. The
story comes vividly to life through the eyes of city leaders,
activists, police officials, and the media that covered the
tumultuous unrest on the streets of Baltimore, as well as the
ballplayers, umpires, managers, and front-office personnel of the
teams that played in this singular game, and the fans who watched
it from behind locked gates. In its own way, amid the uprising and
great turmoil, baseball stopped to reflect on the fact that
something different was happening in Baltimore and responded to it
in an unprecedented way, making this the unlikeliest and strangest
game ever played.
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