Four-wave interactions play an important role in the evolution of the spectrum of surface gravity waves. This follows from direct simulations of an ensemble of ocean waves using the Zakharov equation. The theory of homogeneous four-wave interactions, extended to include effects of nonresonant transfer, compares favourably with the ensemble averaged results of the Monte Carlo simulations. In par...

The last decade freak waves have become an important topic in engineering and science. The freak waves are sometimes featured by a single and steep crest causing severe damage to structures and ships. The freak wave studies started in the late 80’s and the high-order nonlinear effects on the freak waves were discussed in the early 90’s (i.e.Yasuda et al., 1992). Owing to the many research effor...

Despite widespread availability of and knowledge about contraception in the USA, nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended.1 Recent evidence suggests that many women are ambivalent about avoiding or trying for pregnancy.2 With ambivalence about getting pregnant linked to inconsistent contraceptive use,3 scholars have called for greater understanding of the complex dimensions of pregnancy in...

Tan Dun is one of the musicians who gained a high reputation in China after Chinese Cultural Revolution. His work embraces principles and Western music, bridging gap between classical music Asian traditional culture. “Buddha Passion” for chorus orchestra or chamber ensemble was composed 2018. This reproduces musical heritage concealed cave paintings painted thousands years ago, which bears itse...

Selama lebih dari 2500 tahun, agama Buddha dikenal sebagai tanpa kekerasan. Namun fenomena di era modern, Myanmar dan Sri Lanka muncul gerakan nasionalisme yang menonjolkan identitas perbedaan etnis (etno-religious). Gerakan itu telah meningkatkan konflik mengakibatkan diskriminasi tindakan kekerasan terhadap minoritas. Dalam artikel ini dibahas mengenai munculnya militan Buddhis Lanka. Metode ...

This article looks into the concept of Buddha-nature in Maṇi bka’ ’bum, a revealed text (gter ma) ascribed to ancient Tibetan king Srong bstan sgam po, who is considered an incarnation Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, tutelary deity Tibet. There are two main technical terms that designate this text. One well-known bde bar gshegs pa’i snying used express idea all sentient beings have Buddha-nature, w...