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Politics is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations among individuals, such as the distribution of status or resources. The branch of social science that studies politics and government is referred to as political science.
Politics may be used positively in the context of a "political solution" which is compromising and non-violent, or descriptively as "the art or science of government", but the word often also carries a negative connotation. The concept has been defined in various ways, and different approaches have fundamentally differing views on whether it should be used extensively or in a limited way, empirically or normatively, and on whether conflict or co-operation is more essential to it.
A variety of methods are deployed in politics, which include promoting one's own political views among people, negotiation with other political subjects, making laws, and exercising internal and external force, including warfare against adversaries. Politics is exercised on a wide range of social levels, from clans and tribes of traditional societies, through modern local governments, companies and institutions up to sovereign states, to the international level.
In modern states, people often form political parties to represent their ideas. Members of a party often agree to take the same position on many issues and agree to support the same changes to law and the same leaders. An election is usually a competition between different parties.
A political system is a framework which defines acceptable political methods within a society. The history of political thought can be traced back to early antiquity, with seminal works such as Plato's Republic, Aristotle's Politics, Confucius's political manuscripts and Chanakya's Arthashastra.
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Tales of Migration: Settlers and LegacySerial: MS-00307 History of Local Families War, Funeral, Politics |
Mar 03 1986 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Tenzo KyokunSerial: BZ-00426B Saturday Lecture Tenzo Kyokun, Practice Position, Six Realms, Demons, Buddha Mind, Karma, Ego, Big... |
May 18 1985 Berkeley Zen Center |
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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Don't Bow When You Leave the ZendoSerial: BZ-01521 Saturday Lecture Mindfulness, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Daily Life, Attachment,... |
Jan 05 1985 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Gospel of John and the Christian Wisdom TraditionSerial: NC-00557 Retreat on the Gospel of John OSB Cam, Renunciation, confusion, Forgiveness, Politics |
Dec 12 1984 3 of 5 Utah |
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Reimagining Spirituality: Wisdom Meets JusticeSerial: NC-00672 Miscellaneous Buddha, Buddhism, Politics, Intuition, Compassion |
Sep 1984 |
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Development of American Buddhism: Kapleau-rôshi's Visit to SFZCSerial: BZ-00422A Saturday Lecture Buddhism, Philip Kapleau, Culture, Building, Daily Life, Tassajara, Diversity,... |
Feb 04 1984 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Camaldolese HistorySerial: NC-00518 Camaldolese History Class. Conference #7 (Jan 25, 1984) & Conference #8 (Feb 22, 1984) OSB Cam, Sanctuary, Daily Life, Politics, Renewal, Enemies |
Jan 25 1984 4 of 6 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Camaldolese HistorySerial: NC-00515 Camaldolese History Class. Conference #1 (Dec 7, 1983) & Conference #2 (Dec 14, 1983) OSB Cam, War, Study Period, Politics, Lineage, Koan |
Dec 07 1983 1 of 6 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Clement of AlexandriaSerial: NC-00531 Monastic Theology Set 3 of 3 OSB Cam, Instruction, Politics |
Oct 26 1983 4 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Clement of AlexandriaSerial: NC-00530 Monastic Theology Set 3 of 3 OSB Cam, Instruction, Harmonizing, War, Posture, Politics |
Oct 12 1983 3 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic Reform Echoes in HistorySerial: NC-00378 Monastic Spirituality Set 11 of 12 Politics, Separation, Liberation |
Jun 28 1983 |
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Gnostic Echoes in Modern FaithSerial: NC-00397 Monastic Theology Series Set 1 of 3 Enthusiasm, Oneness, Politics |
Mar 09 1983 |
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Exodus - The Covenant With AbrahamSerial: NC-00941 Class #5 on the Book of Exodus - The Covenant With Abraham. OSB Cam, Renewal, Ceremony, War, Politics, Money |
Feb 10 1983 3 of 3 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Women's PracticeSerial: BZ-00031 Lecture Family Practice, Enthusiasm, Transmission, Tassajara, Culture, Instruction,... |
May 30 1982 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Unifying Paths: The Lotus Sutra Journey Lotus Sutra, Happiness, Subject-and-Object, Discrimination, Politics, Offering,... |
May 28 1982 |
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Journey to the Magic City Within Causation, Impermanence, Consciousness, Compassion, Evil, Politics, Separation,... |
Mar 01 1982 |
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Monastic Influence in Feudal SocietySerial: MS-00328 Monastic History Seminar Politics, Religion |
Dec 31 1980 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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History of Christian SpiritualitySerial: NC-01208 Part of "The History of Christian Spirituality" class OSB Cam, Diversity, Precepts, Politics, Happiness, Vow |
Oct 1980 4 of 7 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Faith Beyond RitualsSerial: NC-00833 1980s OSB Cam, Fox, Politics, Dragons, Bell |
Jun 1980 |
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Browning's Sordello Time, Politics |
Feb 18 1980 City Center |
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Mysticism and Ecclesiastical ContinuitiesOSB Cam, Darkness-and-Light, Diversity, Intention, Politics |
Nov 1979 |
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Embracing the Eternal Buddha Nature Compassion, Transmission, Politics, Attachment, Don't Know Mind, Buddha Nature,... |
Aug 30 1977 |
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Love's Essence: A Buddhist Perspective Attachment, Community, Compassion, Consciousness, Hate, Pain, Politics, Suffering... |
Aug 28 1977 |
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Diverse Hearts, Unified Spirit Politics, War, Commitment |
Apr 28 1975 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Solitude and Solidarity in Christ Passions, Priest, Politics |
Apr 28 1975 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Thursday Night Lecture at Fireman's Fund AuditoriumSerial: SF-00127 Economics as if people matter. Concentration, Freedom, Balance, Fox, Bell, Doubt, Politics |
Sep 05 1974 2 Fireman's Fund Auditorium |
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Pathway to Enlightenment Through MahamudraSerial: SF-00021 Speaking on Mahamudra and translating old Mahamudra texts. Concentration, Realization, Suzuki Roshi, Precepts, Discrimination, Transmission,... |
Apr 23 1974 City Center |
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SF SeminarSerial: SF-00024 The problems with celibacy Current Events, Politics, Fasting, Demons, Obstacles, Patience, Attachment, Religion... |
Mar 09 1973 2 |
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Silent Paths to Spiritual EnlightenmentSerial: MS-00378 Talk at Watson Homestead Silence, Religion, Politics |
Mar 04 1972 Watson Homestead |
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The Teaching Just for YouSerial: SR-00147 Sesshin Lecture No. 1 Sesshin, Bodhidharma, Buddha Nature, Dragons, Instruction, Politics, Precepts,... |
Jun 05 1971 City Center |
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Today We May Be Very HappySerial: SR-00057 Sandokai Lecture VI [This lecture is concerned with the following lines of the Sandokai: Shiki moto shitsuzo wo... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Happiness, Zazen, Suffering, Pain, Buddha Nature,... |
Jun 10 1970 Tassajara |
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Zen Wisdom: Path to True Nature Buddha Nature, Building, Enemies, Mahayana, Meditation, Observe, Patience, Politics,... |
May 12 1970 |
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Lotus Sutra, Lecture No. III-6Serial: SF-06005 Third Lotus Sutra Series Lotus Sutra, Beginner’s Mind, Politics, Interview, Concentration, Precepts, Freedom,... |
Oct 30 1969 Series 3, Talk 6 Tassajara |
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To Have Complete Understanding of Our SchoolSerial: SF-05144B SR024 Tass July 26/68 Roshi Sectarianism copied; July 21 Chino Sensei; July 24 Chino Sensei - also many handwritten notes on the content. Since there was no talk by... Anger, Politics, Liberation, Posture, Bell, Priest, confusion, Hate, Freedom, Doubt... |
Jul 27 1968 Tassajara |
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Shosan CeremonySerial: SF-05985A Shosan Ceremony, Sesshin, Feb 1968 This ceremony is re-edited from the original cassette, with non-SR (Bishop Sumi) sections removed, and the speed... Shosan, Sesshin, First Principle, Beginner’s Mind, Lotus Sutra, Discrimination,... |
Feb 1968 Tassajara |
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Contemplative Life: Easter Octave Themes Belongs to All ChristiansSerial: MS-01047C Chapter Talks - (incomplete recordings) Priest, Politics, Consciousness |
Mar 29 1967 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Pentecost Sunday: Personal Descent of the Holy Spirit; Birth Into the Inner Life of God: Limitless LoveSerial: MS-00963C Chapter Talks Humility, Happiness, Politics |
Jun 06 1965 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Spirit Over Status: Monastic Equality Peace, Cultivation, Politics |
Jan 06 1963 |
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Commentary on Chapter 3 of HR: Council to Decide on Studies for Priesthood. Instruments of Good Works Humility, Priest, Politics |
1963 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Rise and Flour: Expanding Artisan Baking Emotions, Mill Valley, Politics, Priest |
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Taxi Priest, Politics, Dragons, Interview, Soto Zen, Instruction, Religion, Doubt,... |
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Unknown Title, Serial 00754 Building, Monastic Practice, Tassajara, Politics, Commitment, Interview, Happiness,... |
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The Future of Politics Work, Politics, Faith |
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The Future of Politics Time, Politics |
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Truth in Silence and Connection Precepts, Silence, Peace, Politics, Right Speech, Half-Smile, Daily Life, Gratitude,... |
Nov 15 1987 Green Gulch Farm |
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Mindful Pathways to Transcending SufferingFour Noble Truths, Suffering, Four Noble Truths, Liberation, Realization, Posture,... |
Feb 05 1994 Muir Beach |
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Zen Paths: Bridging Traditions and Transformation Building, confusion, Monastic Practice, Politics, Intuition, Community, Culture, Don... |
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Mindful Paths to Enlightened Living Meditation, Heart Sutra, Mindfulness, Precepts, Non-duality, Culture, Lay,... |
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Camaldolese History #6Serial: NC-00154 Camaldolese History, Triple-Good OSB Cam, Money, Politics, Realization, Vow |
6 of ? New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Frontiers of WisdomSerial: NC-00184 Part of "Frontiers of Wisdom" Archival Photo OSB Cam, Realization, Politics, Nirvana, Duality |
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