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IN STILL ROOMS CONSTANTINE JONES the Operating System Print//Document
IN STILL ROOMS CONSTANTINE JONES the operating system print//document IN STILL ROOMS ISBN: 978-1-946031-86-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2020933062 copyright © 2020 by Constantine Jones edited and designed by ELÆ [Lynne DeSilva-Johnson] is released under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND (Attribution, Non Commercial, No Derivatives) License: its reproduction is encouraged for those who otherwise could not aff ord its purchase in the case of academic, personal, and other creative usage from which no profi t will accrue. Complete rules and restrictions are available at: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ For additional questions regarding reproduction, quotation, or to request a pdf for review contact [email protected] Th is text was set in avenir, minion pro, europa, and OCR standard. Books from Th e Operating System are distributed to the trade via Ingram, with additional production by Spencer Printing, in Honesdale, PA, in the USA. the operating system www.theoperatingsystem.org [email protected] IN STILL ROOMS for my mother & her mother & all the saints Aιωνία η mνήμη — “Eternal be their memory” Greek Orthodox hymn for the dead I N S I D E Dramatis Personae 13 OVERTURE Chorus 14 ACT I Heirloom 17 Chorus 73 Kairos 75 ACT II Mnemosynon 83 Chorus 110 Nostos 113 CODA Memory Eternal 121 * Gratitude Pages 137 Q&A—A Close-Quarters Epic 143 Bio 148 D R A M A T I S P E R S O N A E CHORUS of Southern ghosts in the house ELENI WARREN 35. Mother of twins Effie & Jr.; younger twin sister of Evan Warren EVAN WARREN 35. -
Spiritist Boundary-Work and the Morality of Materiality in Afro-Cuban Religion
SPIRITIST BOUNDARY-WORK AND THE MORALITY OF MATERIALITY IN AFRO-CUBAN RELIGION ◆ DIANA ESPIRITO SANTO Institute of Social Sciences (ICS), University of Lisbon, Portugal Abstract This article explores the significance of notions of materiality in the practice of Cuban espiritismo and in the Afro-Cuban religious cults of santería and palo monte. In particular, it pursues an understanding of the kinds of relations that are seen to emerge between the practitioners of these cults and the spirits of the dead – relations produced through their varying interpretations and uses of ‘matter’, in which corresponding moral implications obtain. The author further examines the importance of ‘things’ and their absence through an ethnographic analysis of the radically diverging discourses on the nature of spirit mediumship among competing spiritist groups in Havana. At one end of the spectrum lies the highly syncretic practice of espiritismo cruzado (crossed spiritism), characterized by its cosmological and ritual inclusivity, while at the other end is the doctrine-based espiritismo cientifico, where a popular concept of science places stricter limits on what can be understood as legitimately ‘spiritual’. Key Words ◆ Afro-Cuban religion ◆ boundary-work ◆ materiality ◆ morality ◆ spiritism INTRODUCTION All groups, professional, religious, ethnic or cultural, tend to protect the boundaries of their activities and thus the autonomy and legitimacy of their knowledge or expertise. The sociologist Thomas F. Gieryn’s (1983: Journal of Material Culture http://mcu.sagepub.com Copyright © The Author(s), 2010. Reprints and permissions: sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav Vol. 15(1): 64–82 [1359–1835 (201003) 10.1177/1359183510355226] Espirito Santo: AFRO-CUBAN RELIGION 781) analysis of the kind of ideological ‘boundary-work’ at stake among scientists is particularly revealing of the fact that very often these borders need to be actively sought and defended against other activities that do not belong inside them, in this case, non-scientific, intellectual, religious or technical ones. -
O Evangelho Segundo O Espiritismo
– Second Edition – THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SPIRITISM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SPIRITISM with THE EXPLANATION OF THE MORAL MAXIMS OF CHRIST IN CONCORDANCE WITH SPIRITISM AND THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES OF LIFE by Allan Kardec UNSHAKABLE FAITH IS ONLY THE KIND THAT CAN STAND FACE TO FACE WITH REASON IN ALL HUMAN EPOCHS. Translated by Darrel W. Kimble and Ily Reis Copyright © 2008 by INTERNATIONAL SPIRITIST COUNCIL SGAN Q. 909 – Conjunto F 70790-090 – Brasilia (DF) – Brazil All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic, or electronic process, or in the form of a phonographic recording; nor may it be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or otherwise be copied for public or private use without prior written permission of the publisher ISBN 978-85-98161-70-9 Original French: L’ÉVANGILE SELON LE SPIRITISME (Paris, 1864) Translated by Darrel W. Kimble and Ily Reis Cover design by: Luciano Carneiro Holanda Layout: Rones José Silvano de Lima INTERNATIONAL SPIRITIST COUNCIL SGAN Q. 909 – Conjunto F 70790-090 – Brasilia (DF) – Brazil www.edicei.com [email protected] +55 61 3038-8400 Sales: + 55 61 3038-8425 Second Edition 10/2011 INTERNATIONAL DATA FOR CATALOGING IN PUBLICATION (ICP) K27g Kardec, Allan, 1804-1869. The Gospel according to Spiritism: with the explanation of the moral maxims of Christ in concordance with Spiritism and their applications to the different circumstances of life / by Allan Kardec; [translated by Darrel W. Kimble and Ily Reis]. – Brasilia, DF (Brazil): International Spiritist Council, 2011. 466 p. ; 21 cm Translated from: L’Évangile selon le Spiritisme ISBN 978-85-98161-70-9 1. -
Safe Management of Bodies of Deceased Persons with Suspected Or Confirmed COVID-19: a Rapid Systematic Review
Original research BMJ Glob Health: first published as 10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002650 on 14 May 2020. Downloaded from Safe management of bodies of deceased persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19: a rapid systematic review 1 2,3 1 Sally Yaacoub , Holger J Schünemann, Joanne Khabsa , 1 4 1 Amena El- Harakeh, Assem M Khamis , Fatimah Chamseddine, Rayane El Khoury,1 Zahra Saad,5 Layal Hneiny,6 Carlos Cuello Garcia,7 Giovanna Elsa Ute Muti- Schünemann,8 Antonio Bognanni,7 Chen Chen,9 Guang Chen,10 Yuan Zhang,7 Hong Zhao,11 Pierre Abi Hanna,12 Mark Loeb,13 Thomas Piggott,7 Marge Reinap,14 Nesrine Rizk,15 Rosa Stalteri,7 Stephanie Duda,7 7 7 1,7,16 Karla Solo , Derek K Chu , Elie A Akl, the COVID-19 Systematic Urgent Reviews Group Effort (SURGE) group To cite: Yaacoub S, ABSTRACT Summary box Schünemann HJ, Khabsa J, Introduction Proper strategies to minimise the risk of et al. Safe management of infection in individuals handling the bodies of deceased bodies of deceased persons What is already known? persons infected with 2019 novel coronavirus (2019- nCoV) with suspected or confirmed There is scarce evidence on the transmission of are urgently needed. The objective of this study was to ► COVID-19: a rapid systematic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and other systematically review the literature to scope and assess review. BMJ Global Health coronaviruses from the dead bodies of confirmed or the effects of specific strategies for the management of 2020;5:e002650. doi:10.1136/ suspected cases. bmjgh-2020-002650 the bodies. -
The Language of Folk Healing Among Selected Ilocano Communities
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 9, Issue 10, October-2018 756 ISSN 2229-5518 THE LANGUAGE OF FOLK HEALING AMONG SELECTED ILOCANO COMMUNITIES Luzviminda P. Relon University of Northern Philippines Vigan City [email protected] ABSTRACT Folk healing in the Philippines reflects the deep-seated cultural beliefs and practices of ruralites. Traditionally, both affluent and poor families sought the help of traditional healers that may be called mangngilot, albularyo, mangngagas, agsantigwar, agtawas among others but are rendering similar services to the people. This study looked into the practices of folk healing at the same time, made an analysis on the frequently used Iloko words and how these Iloko words used in healing have changed and understood in the passing of years. Moreover, this study aimed also to shed light on the multiple functions that traditional healers are doing in the society. This is qualitative in nature which utilized the phenomenological design. Data were gathered from five traditional folk healers through KIM or Key Informant Mangngagas and Special Informants Pasyente (SIPs). It came out that while folk healers are instrumental in enriching the rich cultural beliefs and practices of typical Iloko community, they also contribute in propagating the present-day Ilocano terms or words which are commonly encountered during the healing process. It was validated that these are now rarely used by the younger generation in this fast changing society where technology has invaded the lives of people from all walks of life. Keywords: Culture, Qualitative Research, Ilocano, Northern Luzon, Traditional Healing IJSER Introduction human psyche. Traditional Healers see the universe as an living intelligence that Traditional Healing is the oldest operates according to natural laws that form of structured medicine. -
Educational Importance of Acupuncture and Moxibustion: a Survey at the Tokai University School of Medicine Japan
Tokai J Exp Clin Med., Vol. 41, No. 2, pp. 76-80, 2016 Educational Importance of Acupuncture and Moxibustion: A Survey at the Tokai University School of Medicine Japan Masanori TAKASHI*1, Yoshinobu NAKADA*2, Katsuhiko ARAI*2 and Makoto ARAI*2 *1 Office of acupuncture and moxibustion Tokai University Oiso hospital *2 Department of Kampo Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine (Received March 1, 2016; Accepted March 29, 2016) Objective: Acupuncture and moxibustion are categories of Japanese traditional medicine (Kampo). Precise teaching of Kampo is one of the important issues in medical education, and therefore acupuncture and moxibustion education has been applied to students in Tokai University School of Medicine. To investigate and compare the awareness the medical students have of acupuncture and moxibustion before and after the education, we conducted questionnaire surveys. Methods: The questionnaires were distributed to 117 fourth-year students before and after the education. Results: Of the 117 students issued surveys, 111 responded before, 115 after, and 109 both before and after the education program. Before the education, 79% of the respondents were interested in acupuncture and moxibustion, and 67%, 73%, and 80% thought they were effective, necessary, and worth learning. These results were increased to 92%, 95%, 94% and 97% after the education, respectively (p<0.001 in all four com- parisons). Although 9% said they would perform acupuncture and moxibustion in their routines proactively before the education, after the education this increased to 24% (p<0.001), and 43% supposed that they would definitely introduce patients to acupuncturists. Conclusion: Medical students’ awareness improved after the education, which demonstrated importance of the acupuncture and moxibustion education in medical school. -
Asian Traditions of Wellness
BACKGROUND PAPER Asian Traditions of Wellness Gerard Bodeker DISCLAIMER This background paper was prepared for the report Asian Development Outlook 2020 Update: Wellness in Worrying Times. It is made available here to communicate the results of the underlying research work with the least possible delay. The manuscript of this paper therefore has not been prepared in accordance with the procedures appropriate to formally-edited texts. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper do not necessarily reflect the views of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), its Board of Governors, or the governments they represent. The ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this document and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by ADB in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. Any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or use of the term “country” in this document, is not intended to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this document do not imply any judgment on the part of the ADB concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. ASIAN TRADITIONS OF WELLNESS Gerard Bodeker, PhD Contents I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. -
Liquid Sight, Thing‐Like Words, and The
Liquid sight, thing-like words, and the precipitation of knowledge substances in Cuban espiritismo Diana Espırito´ Santo Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile This article argues that in Cuban Creole espiritismo practices, ritually generated ‘knowledge’ has ontological, rather than just epistemological, effects, independent of the role of cognition. I will show that knowledge is experienced as a fluid, moving ‘substance’ external to the body that can accumulate, weigh down, hang suspended, and dissipate; it is also responsive to mediums‘ descriptive speech, becoming an object of vision-knowledge at the same time that it is seen and spoken of collectively. I will also show that the circulation of knowledge ‘substances’ should be seen not as metaphorical but as tied to processes of making people, and ask whether knowledge can figure not just as something intersubjective or relational but as something substantive, even physiological. Introduction: displacing knowledge On the face of it, Cubans are obsessed with knowledge, or at least with the concept of it. This is helped, perhaps in no small measure, by decades of Socialist Revolutionary propaganda linking education to collective freedom and dignity, knowledge to citizenship, and philosophical and scientific thought to moral standing. This is ironic, given the correspondingly long period of restricted access to information (books, media, and Internet) experienced by most Cubans, despite the incontestable gains in literacy and education. The notion of knowledge is so central to the ‘New Man’ that the Revolution’s mythical hero and prophet, writer, and poet, JoseMart´ ´ı, links human moral value with knowledge quite explicitly in most of his work: for Mart´ı, education is not just constituted by the internalization of a set of information, but at its best is a means to reach the soul and mould the sentiments (cf. -
Mexican-American Folk Medicine: Implications for the Family Physician
Mexican-American Folk Medicine: Implications for the Family Physician Alan P. Chesney, PhD, Barbara L. Thompson, MD, Alfredo Guevara, MD, Angela Vela, MD, and Mary Frances Schottstaedt, MD Galveston, Texas, Tucson, Arizona, and Atlanta, Georgia Literature on Mexican-American folk medicine and on Mexican-American utilization of conventional medical serv ices suggests that folk medicine and utilization of conventional medical services are related. This study reports on interviews with 40 Mexican-American families randomly selected from the community. The results indicate that choice of conven tional medical care and/or folk medicine is dependent upon the symptom, that families often use both folk and conventional medicine, that they are more likely to seek medical help for anxiety than for depression, and that knowledge of folk medi cine is best acquired by asking about specific folk diseases. These findings have application in family practice. Social scientists have graphically described an provided ethnographies of health and health care extensive folk medical system within the Mexican- in Mexican-American communities. Currier1' and American culture.1'7 Although they have differed Rubel6 each have focused on one aspect of health in research methods, there is uniformity in their beliefs among Mexican-Americans, the hot-cold descriptions of beliefs and cures among Mexican- syndrome and susto, respectively, and have pro American groups. Martinez and Martin, for ex vided detailed descriptions. Each of these per ample, described the physical symptoms and rec spectives is useful in developing a better under ommended cures from the perspective of the pa standing of folk medicine and identifying its impli tients.5 Chavira, on the other hand, traced the his cations for practitioners of family medicine. -
BC2019-Printproginccovers-High.Pdf
CONTENTS Welcome with Acknowledgements 1 Talk Abstracts (Alphabetically by Presenter) 3 Programme (Friday) 32–36 Programme (Saturday) 37–41 Programme (Sunday) 42–46 Installations 47–52 Film Festival 53–59 Entertainment 67–68 Workshops 69–77 Visionary Art 78 Invited Speaker & Committee Biographies 79–91 University Map 93 Area Map 94 King William Court – Ground Floor Map 95 King William Court – Third Floor Map 96 Dreadnought Building Map (Telesterion, Underworld, Etc.) 97 The Team 99 Safer Spaces Policy 101 General Information 107 BREAK TIMES - ALL DAYS 11:00 – 11:30 Break 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch 16:30 – 17:00 Break WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for curating the visionary art exhibition, you bring that extra special element to BC. Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner & Ali Beiner for your hard work, in your already busy lives, as our sponsorship team, which gives us more financial freedom to put on such a unique event. Paul Callahan for curating the Psychedelic Cinema, a fantastic line up this year, and thanks to Sam Oliver for stepping in last minute to help with this, great work! Andy Millns for stepping up in programming our installations, thank you! Darren Springer for your contribution to the academic programme, your perspective always brings new light. Andy Roberts for your help with merchandising, and your enlightening presence. Julian Vayne, another enlightening and uplifting presence, thank you for your contribution! To Rob Dickins for producing the 8 circuit booklet for the welcome packs, and organising the book stall, your expertise is always valuable. To Maria Papaspyrou for bringing the sacred feminine and TRIPPth. -
African Concepts of Energy and Their Manifestations Through Art
AFRICAN CONCEPTS OF ENERGY AND THEIR MANIFESTATIONS THROUGH ART A thesis submitted to the College of the Arts of Kent State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts by Renée B. Waite August, 2016 Thesis written by Renée B. Waite B.A., Ohio University, 2012 M.A., Kent State University, 2016 Approved by ____________________________________________________ Fred Smith, Ph.D., Advisor ____________________________________________________ Michael Loderstedt, M.F.A., Interim Director, School of Art ____________________________________________________ John R. Crawford-Spinelli, D.Ed., Dean, College of the Arts TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES………………………………………….. iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS …………………………………… vi CHAPTERS I. Introduction ………………………………………………… 1 II. Terms and Art ……………………………………………... 4 III. Myths of Origin …………………………………………. 11 IV. Social Structure …………………………………………. 20 V. Divination Arts …………………………………………... 30 VI. Women as Vessels of Energy …………………………… 42 VII. Conclusion ……………………………………….…...... 56 VIII. Images ………………………………………………… 60 IX. Bibliography …………………………………………….. 84 X. Further Reading ………………………………………….. 86 iii LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Porogun Quarter, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria, 1992, Photograph by John Pemberton III http://africa.si.edu/exhibits/cosmos/models.html. ……………………………………… 60 Figure 2: Yoruba Ifa Divination Tapper (Iroke Ifa) Nigeria; Ivory. 12in, Baltimore Museum of Art http://www.artbma.org/. ……………………………………………… 61 Figure 3.; Yoruba Opon Ifa (Divination Tray), Nigerian; carved wood 3/4 x 12 7/8 x 16 in. Smith College Museum of Art, http://www.smith.edu/artmuseum/. ………………….. 62 Figure 4. Ifa Divination Vessel; Female Caryatid (Agere Ifa); Ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay. Nigeria, Guinea Coast The Metropolitan Museum of Art, http://www.metmuseum.org. ……………………… 63 Figure 5. Beaded Crown of a Yoruba King. Nigerian; L.15 (crown), L.15 (fringe) in. -
Episode #032 – a Deed Without a Name
“The Infinite and the Beyond” hosted by Chris Orapello Episode #032 – A Deed Without A Name 1 Episode #032 – A Deed Without A Name The Infinite and the Beyond An esoteric podcast for the introspective pagan mind hosted by Chris Orapello www.infinite-beyond.com Show Introduction. ➢ MM, BB, 93, Hello and Welcome to the 32nd Episode of “The Infinite and the Beyond,” an esoteric podcast for the introspective pagan mind. Where we explore a variety of topics which relate to life and one’s unique spiritual journey. I am your host Chris Orapello. Intro music by George Wood. ➢ In this episode… • We speak with Author, Lee Morgan about her new book A Deed Without A Name: Unearthing the Legacy of Traditional Witchcraft. We hear some awesome music by our featured artist Swallows from their latest album “Witching and Divining.” In A Corner in the Occult we learn about Scottish witch Isobel Gowdie who was tried for witchcraft back in the 17th century. And in the Essence of Magick we consider the values and issues surrounding Authenticity, but before all that, here is “Witching and Divining” by the band Swallows. Enjoy. ▪ http://swallows.bandcamp.com/album/witching-divining ▪ http://swallowthemusic.com/ Featured Artist “Witching and Diving” by Swallows Interview Part 1 : Lee Morgan Segment: A Corner in the Occult: (approx. 1300-1500 words): Isobel Gowdie (Background Music: “Piano Quartet in g 3rd Movement by Mozart” performed by Linda Holzer) Hello and welcome to “A Corner in the Occult” Where we focus on one part or person from the history of occultism.