This position is traditionally available only to men who exhibit the qualities of a Brahmana. ... They are often called sadhus (holy people) In Hinduism, the lotus primarily represents beauty and non-attachment. The lotus is rooted in the mud but floats on the water without becoming wet or muddy. ...
The records of the earthquake of 1668, the White Lotus rising of 1622, and rebels rising vividly described by Feng, demonstrate the extent of suffering people of T'an-ch'eng experienced. ... The earthquake claimed the lives of nine thousand people, many others died from the White lotus rising, hunger, sickness and banditry. ... In the final chapter, The Woman Who Ran Away, the reader is confronted with a dilemma; to choose sympathy for woman Wang's position or to reason her death as part of the culturally accepted practices. ...
This book is known in the West mostly for its exhaustive (and exhausting) lists of sexual positions, and for its carefully delineated caressing techniques. (Concerning the pressing of the nails against the body, for example, I have always much preferred the subtle ``leaf of the blue lotus'' technique to the more abrupt ``jump of a hare''). ...
The role of gardens play a much more important role in Japan than here in the United States. This is due primarily to the fact the Japanese garden embodies native values, cultural beliefs and religious principles. Perhaps this is why there is no one prototype for the Japanese garden, just as there i...
As Henry Giroux puts it, "Children's culture is a sphere where entertainment, advocacy and pleasure meet to construct conceptions of what it means to be a child occupying a combination of gender, racial and class positions in a society through which one defines oneself in relation to a myriad of others."" ... "The Lotus Blossom Café and the Nine Dragons Restaurant serve tourist versions of the food of China. ...
IBM owns Lotus Notes and offers a vast array of other products and services. ... Analysis: Medium/High Market share: Dell is the world's leader in direct computers sales and their market position has increased over the last year in the computer vendor rankings. ... Dell's most viable competitive position is one of a differentiation strategy focusing on mass customization, innovative uses of technology (e-commerce, Internet), and exploitation of their "virtual integration" philosophy. ...
