The document discusses Tripitaka's journey along the Silk Road from Chang'an (modern day Xi'an) through places like Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, the Turpan Depression, Taklamakan Desert, and Tian Shan Mountain Range, before reaching cities like Tashkand (Tashkent), Bamiyana, and following the Khyber Pass and Ganges River to reach Nalanda. The journey route and major geographic places are mentioned multiple times.
Episode One from Monkey King Vol. 1 by Wei Dong Chen and Chao Peng달진 김
Born from a stone on Spring Mountain and given the title of the Handsome Monkey King, Sun Wu Kong is the main character of Monkey King (The Journey to the West), which is regarded as one of China’s greatest novels.
It is evident from the start of the story that Sun Wu Kong is very conceited. He seeks to learn the secret of eternal life, but uses the teachings of Master Puti to wreak havoc in various worlds, traveling by cloud and wielding a powerful miracle staff to intimidate other rulers and declare himself “the Emperor of Heaven.” He is finally stopped by Buddha, who locks him away on Five-Finger Mountain for five hundred years. Upon his release, Sun Wu Kong departs for India in search of the Buddhist scriptures. During the journey he learns patience and a sense of responsibility, defeating the monsters that block his path before becoming one of Buddha’s fighters.
Episode One from Monkey King Vol. 1 by Wei Dong Chen and Chao Peng달진 김
Born from a stone on Spring Mountain and given the title of the Handsome Monkey King, Sun Wu Kong is the main character of Monkey King (The Journey to the West), which is regarded as one of China’s greatest novels.
It is evident from the start of the story that Sun Wu Kong is very conceited. He seeks to learn the secret of eternal life, but uses the teachings of Master Puti to wreak havoc in various worlds, traveling by cloud and wielding a powerful miracle staff to intimidate other rulers and declare himself “the Emperor of Heaven.” He is finally stopped by Buddha, who locks him away on Five-Finger Mountain for five hundred years. Upon his release, Sun Wu Kong departs for India in search of the Buddhist scriptures. During the journey he learns patience and a sense of responsibility, defeating the monsters that block his path before becoming one of Buddha’s fighters.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Safalta Digital marketing institute in Noida, provide complete applications that encompass a huge range of virtual advertising and marketing additives, which includes search engine optimization, virtual communication advertising, pay-per-click on marketing, content material advertising, internet analytics, and greater. These university courses are designed for students who possess a comprehensive understanding of virtual marketing strategies and attributes.Safalta Digital Marketing Institute in Noida is a first choice for young individuals or students who are looking to start their careers in the field of digital advertising. The institute gives specialized courses designed and certification.
for beginners, providing thorough training in areas such as SEO, digital communication marketing, and PPC training in Noida. After finishing the program, students receive the certifications recognised by top different universitie, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in digital marketing.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
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Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Safalta Digital marketing institute in Noida, provide complete applications that encompass a huge range of virtual advertising and marketing additives, which includes search engine optimization, virtual communication advertising, pay-per-click on marketing, content material advertising, internet analytics, and greater. These university courses are designed for students who possess a comprehensive understanding of virtual marketing strategies and attributes.Safalta Digital Marketing Institute in Noida is a first choice for young individuals or students who are looking to start their careers in the field of digital advertising. The institute gives specialized courses designed and certification.
for beginners, providing thorough training in areas such as SEO, digital communication marketing, and PPC training in Noida. After finishing the program, students receive the certifications recognised by top different universitie, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in digital marketing.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
This article is all about what AI trends will emerge in the field of creative operations in 2024. All the marketers and brand builders should be aware of these trends for their further use and save themselves some time!
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
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the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
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In 627, during the Tang Dynasty, the Dharma Master Hsuan Tsang started his westward journey by foot from Xian toward remote India to seek Buddhist scriptures. He crossed the Takla Makan Desert and climbed the Pamir Plateau that was covered with snow year round. Overcoming many natural dangers, he finally arrived in India. (At that time, the Indian territory included the area from what is present day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Kashmir, down to the south of the Hindu Kush Mountains). http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Route%20Story/S1_prelude.htm
Traditional Capital of Han China and Tang China Bell Tower – traditional start of the Silk Road During the Sui and Tang Dynasties when the development of Buddhism was at its peak, an event of great historical significance occurred: the journey westward by Hsuan Tsang. In order to research and study the true meaning of the Buddhist teachings, Hsuan Tsang departed from Changan (now Xian in Shaanxi province) in 627 AD to travel to India to obtain the Buddhist scriptures. However, as the Chinese government did not grant permission for his intended journey, he had to leave the country secretly and make the long and dangerous journey alone, "a lonely journey accompanied only by a long staff". We stand on the verdant land of the outskirts of Xi'an. The Tang Dynasty Kai Yuan Gate once stood at this site, which represents the Eastern departure point for travelers on the Silk Road. Even today, people traveling westward from Xian must pass this place. Ever since Emperor Wu of the Han dynasty sent Zhang Qian to the western regions of China and beyond, exchanges between China and the western world have increased continuously. From the distant western regions and the Middle East, over icy mountains, vast deserts and hazardous winding roads, countless foreigners traveled to Changan, China, and Han people journeyed to foreign lands. For over 2000 years, countless numbers of valiant, fiery-spirited businessmen, monks, government officials, and soldiers uprooted themselves to start on their journey west from the land now under your feet. Among them was Master Hsuan Tsang who took advantage of local turmoil and chaos from severe hail storms and famine and fled the city of Changan along with many refugees. (Adapted from http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Route%20Story/S2_determine.htm)
Dunhuang is located between Urumgi and Yumen. It was an oasis town irrigated by the Tang River and began to serve as an important way station on the main trade route between China and Central Asia since the first century B.C. when Emperor Han Wu-ti started to expand the empire westwards. This was a town that Hsuan Tsang would have This was an area where many races lived together. Chinese (in the ethnic sense), Mongols, Uighurs, Tibetans, Hsia, and others resided here. In the mountains nearby, Buddhist cave-shrines began to be constructed from 366 A.D., in which scriptures were stored, and wall paintings and sculptures were created and maintained. Hsuan Tsang would have stopped here and perhaps meditated for some time in several of the caves, awed by the many caves and grottoes that held paintings and sculptures devoted to Buddha and his teachings.
Local children ride camels and enjoy themselves in the Fire Flame Mountain range. Turpan is also called the fire state. It is the lowest, driest, and hottest area of China. (Photograph by Michael Siu) http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Photos/pp4.htm The ancient Silk Road town of Turfan is located in the Xinjiang, China's westernmost province bordering Mongolia to the north, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to the west, and Tibet to the south. Turfan is an oasis town located in the east of the province, and on the northern border of the Taklamakan Desert to the south of the Tian Shan Mountains. It lies in the great Turpan Depression, the lowest and hottest place in China at 154 meters below sea level. It is a strange mix of sand dunes and salt lakes and is also called the “fire state.” One of the ranges is called the “Fire Flame Mountain” range, perhaps the inspiration for the episode with the “Flaming Mountain.” Hsuan Tsang must have marveled at the strange terrain as he traveled through this region.
Chinese (Pinyin) Tulufan Pendi or (Wade-Giles romanization) T'u-lu-f'an P'en-ti, also called Turpan Basin deep mountain basin in the Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang , northwestern China . The Turfan Depression is a fault trough, descending ultimately to 508 feet (155 metres) below sea level (the lowest point in China), whereas the neighbouring Tarim River and Lop Nur areas are between 2,000 and 3,000 feet (600 and 900 metres) above sea level. The basin has an area of some 20,000 square miles (50,000 square km).
Travelers on the Silk Road had to cross the Taklamakan Desert, a bleak region of drifting sand dunes in northwestern China. Most caravans, using camels like these for transport, traveled along the edges of the desert, at the base of the mountain ranges that surround it. "Go in and never come out", the literal translation of the Taklamakan Desert, is an apt description of the dangers caravan traders and travelers on the Silk Road once faced. This may have been the most difficult leg of Hsuan Tsang’s journey. That Buddhism initially reached China through this region is amazing.
Travelers on the Silk Road had to cross the Taklamakan Desert, a bleak region of drifting sand dunes in northwestern China. Most caravans, using camels like these for transport, traveled along the edges of the desert, at the base of the mountain ranges that surround it. "Go in and never come out", the literal translation of the Taklamakan Desert, is an apt description of the dangers caravan traders and travelers on the Silk Road once faced. This may have been the most difficult leg of Hsuan Tsang’s journey. That Buddhism initially reached China through this region is amazing.
Travelers on the Silk Road had to cross the Taklamakan Desert, a bleak region of drifting sand dunes in northwestern China. Most caravans, using camels like these for transport, traveled along the edges of the desert, at the base of the mountain ranges that surround it. "Go in and never come out", the literal translation of the Taklamakan Desert, is an apt description of the dangers caravan traders and travelers on the Silk Road once faced. This may have been the most difficult leg of Hsuan Tsang’s journey. That Buddhism initially reached China through this region is amazing.
At the foot of the Heavenly Mountain, by the lake of the Great Ching (Lake Issyk Kul), the Silk Road bids farewell to the Gobi Desert and enters the fertile and lush prairie of Central Asia. In ancient times, ambassadors, merchants, monks and soldiers have all traveled this way. They climbed over the Heavenly Mountain, bid farewell to the dangerous peaks along the Pamir Highland, and then traveled along the banks of the River Chu. After Hsuan Tsang set off, he encountered his first great danger while climbing what he called Mount Ling (today called Mt. Bogda), a precipitous mountain covered with glaciers. Mount Ling is the highest peak in the Tianshan Mountain Range, located between Xinjiang and Kyrgyzstan. For seven days and nights, Hsuan Tsang and his entourage trekked perilous mountain trails. The wind was icy and biting, One third of his entourage froze to death. He then chose to cross the peak on the south west called Bedel. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, Bedel was a major crossing point of the western Turks. Today Bedel is no longer part of the Heavenly Mountain ranges. It belongs to the Pamir Highland and is the only point that connects China to the capital of Kyrgyztan, Bishkek. http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Background/2_central.htm http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Route%20Story/S3_asia.htm
At the foot of the Heavenly Mountain, by the lake of the Great Ching (Lake Issyk Kul), the Silk Road bids farewell to the Gobi Desert and enters the fertile and lush prairie of Central Asia. In ancient times, ambassadors, merchants, monks and soldiers have all traveled this way. They climbed over the Heavenly Mountain, bid farewell to the dangerous peaks along the Pamir Highland, and then traveled along the banks of the River Chu. After Hsuan Tsang set off, he encountered his first great danger while climbing what he called Mount Ling (today called Mt. Bogda), a precipitous mountain covered with glaciers. Mount Ling is the highest peak in the Tianshan Mountain Range, located between Xinjiang and Kyrgyzstan. For seven days and nights, Hsuan Tsang and his entourage trekked perilous mountain trails. The wind was icy and biting, One third of his entourage froze to death. He then chose to cross the peak on the south west called Bedel. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, Bedel was a major crossing point of the western Turks. Today Bedel is no longer part of the Heavenly Mountain ranges. It belongs to the Pamir Highland and is the only point that connects China to the capital of Kyrgyztan, Bishkek. http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Background/2_central.htm http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Route%20Story/S3_asia.htm
Tashkent is the current day capital of Tashkent region and of Uzbekistan, in the foothills of the Tian Shan Mountains. The largest and one of the oldest cities of Central Asia, it is the economic heart and cultural center of the region. The city lies in a great oasis along the Chirchik River. This is probably the first city that Xuan Zang had seen since he left Chang’an. Here he would have found a busy marketplace, being one of the major trading centers along the Silk Roads, and he would have seen silks, spices and other luxury items from China being traded. Tashkent (tăshkĕnt`, –kĕnd`) or Toshkent (tŏsh–), city (1992 pop. 2,133,000), capital of Tashkent region and of Uzbekistan, in the foothills of the Tian Shan mts.; the name is also spelled Dashkent. The largest and one of the oldest cities of Central Asia, it is the economic heart of the region. It is also a major cultural center, a rail and highway junction, and an important air terminal. The city lies in a great oasis along the Chirchik River and on the Trans-Caspian RR Trans-Caspian Railroad, transportation line linking the countries of Central Asia to one another and with the nations to the west. Built in the late 19th cent. ..... Click the link for more information. . There is extensive trade in grain and raw cotton. Tashkent has one of the largest cotton textile mills in Asia. Other industries include railroad workshops, food- and tobacco-processing plants, and factories that manufacture agricultural machinery and consumer goods. The Tashkent oasis produces cotton and fruit. Irrigation canals on the Chirchik River supply power for several hydroelectric plants.
In pre-Islamic times the city was known as “Chach”. After the 16th century, the name steadily evolved to Tashkand. The modern spelling of Tashkent reflects Russian influence. In fact, in the centuries past, Tashkent, has been called Chach, Shash, and Binkent. On April 26 1966, Tashkent was destroyed by an earthquake and the city has had to rebuild. Today the city is known for its tree lined streets, many fountains and nice parks. In 2007, Tashkent was named the cultural capital of the Islamic World. It is home to numerous historic mosques and Islamic religious establishments. Picture of Central Mosque
The 53-meter tall Buddha statue at Bamiyan has become a pile of debris in the empty altar. A great number of refugees use the caves on the precipice as shelters. http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Photos/pp12.htm Compared to the size and beauty of the famous Caves of the Thousand Buddhas in Dunhuang, this place must have been at least 10 times greater at the peak of its glory. In addition to these two large Buddha statues and the thousands of caves hewn out of the cliffs that house smaller stone Buddha statues, there is also the mysterious natural beauty and the grand view of the Hindu Kush mountain range. It is no wonder that they have name this place 'The Valley of Gods' In the past, remnants of colorful paints could be seen at the top of a 55 meter altar. Now they no longer exist. Some familiar people still occupy the nearby caves, though others are new. Currently 89 households live there. We slowly walk 400 meters away to where there had been a smaller Buddha statue. It was the Shakyamuni Buddha statue described by Hsuan Tsang in his "Journey to the West". There is nothing left. We ascend the steps surrounding the statue, a difficult task because of the narrow, 60 centimeter path. Originally, people could walk up to the head of the Buddha statue. Imagine Hsuan Tsang climbing these steps 1,400 years ago. Now, one can only reach shoulder-height. The shape of the statue can be imagined from the remains one sees looking out from a little platform. Above, the observation decks that flanked the head of the statue no longer exist. http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Route%20Story/S4_bywar.htm
The 53-meter tall Buddha statue at Bamiyan has become a pile of debris in the empty altar. A great number of refugees use the caves on the precipice as shelters. http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Photos/pp12.htm Compared to the size and beauty of the famous Caves of the Thousand Buddhas in Dunhuang, this place must have been at least 10 times greater at the peak of its glory. In addition to these two large Buddha statues and the thousands of caves hewn out of the cliffs that house smaller stone Buddha statues, there is also the mysterious natural beauty and the grand view of the Hindu Kush mountain range. It is no wonder that they have name this place 'The Valley of Gods' In the past, remnants of colorful paints could be seen at the top of a 55 meter altar. Now they no longer exist. Some familiar people still occupy the nearby caves, though others are new. Currently 89 households live there. We slowly walk 400 meters away to where there had been a smaller Buddha statue. It was the Shakyamuni Buddha statue described by Hsuan Tsang in his "Journey to the West". There is nothing left. We ascend the steps surrounding the statue, a difficult task because of the narrow, 60 centimeter path. Originally, people could walk up to the head of the Buddha statue. Imagine Hsuan Tsang climbing these steps 1,400 years ago. Now, one can only reach shoulder-height. The shape of the statue can be imagined from the remains one sees looking out from a little platform. Above, the observation decks that flanked the head of the statue no longer exist. http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Route%20Story/S4_bywar.htm
Hsuan Tsang crossed the Khyber Pass (bordering present day Afghanistan and Pakistan) and entered the country of Gandhara, which is now an area north of present day Pakistan. At that time it was part of northern India. It is said that before the British broadened the roads in that part of the world, the entryway to the mountain was only wide enough to allow two horses carrying cargo to go by. It was a location where bandits often appeared. Perhaps it was with the Buddha's blessings that Hsuan Tsang eventually traveled this passage without harm. When Hsuan Tsang arrived on the outskirts of India, Buddhism had already declined and Hinduism had replaced it. That was why Hsuang Tsang came across many non-Buddhists in the caves. Hsuan Tsang made his way from the Khyber Pass to the capital city of Gandhara (currently the city of Peshawar). Gandhara had been destroyed by the Hephthalites before Hsuan Tsang's arrival. Even though more than one hundred years lay between the invasion and his arrival, Hsuan Tsang could only see scenes of destruction and suffering everywhere-"the royalty relinquished emptied townships with very few residents." http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Route%20Story/S5_india.htm
The pilgrims soak themselves in the Ganges River and pray to the sun in the east. Hindus believe that the river is very sacred and pure; if one can bathe in it, one will be cleansed of all crimes. If the ashes of the deceased can be cast into the river, the deceased can ascend to heaven. (Photograph by Wang Jia-fei) http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Photos/pp16.htm After leaving the kingdom of Kasmira, modern day Kashmir, Hsuan Tsang came to the heart of Northern India, the Ganges Plain, after crossing Kulu Valley. The Ganges River began from the mountains in northwestern India. It flows southeastward and nurtures many open lands on its route that support approximately one third of India's population. Tens of millions of Hindus rely on the Ganges River as part of their religious belief. They believe that the Ganges River is the Goddess Ganga flowing from the God Shiva's hair. Hsuan Tsang traveled through the land where the Ganges River and its tributaries flowed. What he cared about the most were the various holy sites of the Buddha on the Ganges River plain and the final destination he had been longing for: Nalanda University. What Hsuan Tsang saw was a beautiful and colorful new world: People had long noses with big eyes. The men wrapped cloth around their waists and their right shoulders were left uncovered. The women wore bright dresses, or Sari, with garlands on their heads and precious jewelry on their bodies. There were members of heretical groups, who wore strange garments such as peacock feathers, those who wore skeleton necklaces, and those who were naked. People there lived in a frugal style, seldom wore shoes, brushed teeth with willow twigs, and liked to apply fragrances to their bodies. Most people farmed and grew rice, wheat vegetables and fruit. They depended mainly on cheese, sugar and all kinds of pastries and bran. Whoever ate beef or the flesh of donkeys, elephants, dogs, monkeys, or other animals, would be expelled from the city. Hsuan Tsang also mentioned that Indians paid particular attention to manners, and cared a great deal about learning and cultivation. Even people of rich families would keep traveling and become beggars in order to find the truth. They did not mind being poor. If there were people dying of old age, their family would send them to the Ganges River to drown in order to reach heaven. http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Route%20Story/S8_arrive.htm
The pilgrims soak themselves in the Ganges River and pray to the sun in the east. Hindus believe that the river is very sacred and pure; if one can bathe in it, one will be cleansed of all crimes. If the ashes of the deceased can be cast into the river, the deceased can ascend to heaven. (Photograph by Wang Jia-fei) http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Photos/pp16.htm After leaving the kingdom of Kasmira, modern day Kashmir, Hsuan Tsang came to the heart of Northern India, the Ganges Plain, after crossing Kulu Valley. The Ganges River began from the mountains in northwestern India. It flows southeastward and nurtures many open lands on its route that support approximately one third of India's population. Tens of millions of Hindus rely on the Ganges River as part of their religious belief. They believe that the Ganges River is the Goddess Ganga flowing from the God Shiva's hair. Hsuan Tsang traveled through the land where the Ganges River and its tributaries flowed. What he cared about the most were the various holy sites of the Buddha on the Ganges River plain and the final destination he had been longing for: Nalanda University. What Hsuan Tsang saw was a beautiful and colorful new world: People had long noses with big eyes. The men wrapped cloth around their waists and their right shoulders were left uncovered. The women wore bright dresses, or Sari, with garlands on their heads and precious jewelry on their bodies. There were members of heretical groups, who wore strange garments such as peacock feathers, those who wore skeleton necklaces, and those who were naked. People there lived in a frugal style, seldom wore shoes, brushed teeth with willow twigs, and liked to apply fragrances to their bodies. Most people farmed and grew rice, wheat vegetables and fruit. They depended mainly on cheese, sugar and all kinds of pastries and bran. Whoever ate beef or the flesh of donkeys, elephants, dogs, monkeys, or other animals, would be expelled from the city. Hsuan Tsang also mentioned that Indians paid particular attention to manners, and cared a great deal about learning and cultivation. Even people of rich families would keep traveling and become beggars in order to find the truth. They did not mind being poor. If there were people dying of old age, their family would send them to the Ganges River to drown in order to reach heaven. http://www.tzuchi.org/global/silkroad/Route%20Story/S8_arrive.htm
Hsuan Tsang, then 32 years old, finally arrived at Nalanda Temple, the best university in India. Built in the fifth century B.C., it is also considered the world's earliest university. While Hsuan Tsang was still in Bodhgaya, the monks in Nalanda Temple somehow learned that he would be arriving soon, and four monks were dispatched to receive him. When the four monks and Hsuan Tsang reached the gate of Nalanda Temple, around 200 monks and 1,000 laypeople with flags, flowers, and incense were there to welcome him. The famous Chinese monk then entered the temple with people clustering around him. Hsuan Tsang immediately went to see Abbot, who was also the president of the university. When the abbot heard that Hsuan Tsang had come from China to learn about Buddhism he was moved to tears. Nalanda was the largest of all the temples in India. Even in later periods, no other temples were built on the same scale. Nalanda gathered not only the best Buddhist monks in India, but also foreign students like Hsuan Tsang, so it was the primary center for Buddhist studies in India. We can imagine that in the 7th century, Hsuan Tsang must have walked with his gown flying in the breeze on this huge campus. His pale skin surely set him off from the Indian students. Hsuan Tsang spent five years here and became one of the top students in the temple, well-versed in over 50 sutras and commentaries. He loved to learn from his studies and to travel, so he decided to travel throughout India and seek out other famous Buddhist masters and visit many more Buddhist cities. Furthermore, he was determined to continue collecting more original Sanskrit Buddhist documents.