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I. Two Narratives According to an intriguing Chinese narrative, Laozi, founder of Daoism, did not restrict his teaching activities to his own countrymen. After entrusting his Daodejing to Yin Xi, [...]

Introductory Remarks Many Indian Buddhist texts have a great deal to say about metaphysics, ontology, epistemology and the philosophy of language; many of them offer quite a bit of guidance [...]

Without an approved vaccine or treatments, Ebola outbreak management has been limited to palliative care and barrier methods to prevent transmission. These approaches, however, have yet to end the 2014 outbreak of Ebola after its prolonged presence in West Africa. Here we show that a combination of monoclonal antibodies (ZMapp), optimized from two previous antibody cocktails, is able to rescue 100% of rhesus macaques when treatment is initiated up to 5 days post-challenge. High fever, viraemia and abnormalities in blood count and blood chemistry were evident in many animals before ZMapp intervention. Advanced disease, as indicated by elevated liver enzymes, mucosal haemorrhages and generalized petechia could be reversed, leading to full recovery. ELISA and neutralizing antibody assays indicate that ZMapp is cross-reactive with the Guinean variant of Ebola. ZMapp exceeds the efficacy of any other therapeutics described so far, and results warrant further development of this cocktail for clinical use., Ebola virus (EBOV) infections cause severe illness in humans, and after an incubation period of 3 to 21 days, patients initially present with general flu-like symptoms before a rapid progression [...]

During the past three decades, Western scholars have begun to study Buddhist ethics in a serious way. This development may soon make possible a fruitful dialogue between Buddhist and Western [...]

Contrary to what almost everyone thinks, there is no such thing as a persisting, separate, individual self. Westerners have often regarded this view, known as the doctrine of no-self (anatta/anatman), […]

An alternative to the p-k method for obtaining accurate subcritical damping for a flexible aircraft is proposed.

It is well known that plaque, the bacterial film that accumulates in the mouth, can lead to gum disease (gingivitis and periodontal disease) and eventual tooth loss. If plaque is not controlled by good habits of brushing and flossing, it invades the space between the tooth and the surrounding gum tissue. The gums and the underlying bony support structure gradually deteriorate and the tooth becomes loose in its socket. Plaque can exist both above and below the gum line, and it has been found that different types of bacteria produce the plaque found in these two locations (because of the differing availability of oxygen). Patients who develop periodontal disease may have pockets in the gums that trap bacterial plaque. If plaque is not removed from these pockets, it will breed recurrent infection and progression of periodontal disease. In this report by the American Dental Association, the usefulness of subgingival (under the gum line) irrigation with antibacterial solutions is discussed. Subgingival irrigation has recently been suggested as part of the treatment regimen for periodontal disease; using an irrigator, the antibacterial solution is directed into the crevice or pocket below the gum line. It is concluded that subgingival irrigation is not likely to help patients who have been treated with scaling and root planing techniques or those who have good oral hygiene. Research may demonstrate that subgingival irrigation is beneficial to patients who do not have good brushing and flossing habits; however, this has yet to be confirmed by controlled studies. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

A critical discussion on Indian philosopher Vasubandhu's work Treasury of Metaphysics is presented. Article discusses Vasubandhu's theories related to natural philosophy and their adaptability to modern scientific views.

Theories of free will and moral responsibility as perceived by the Buddhists are analyzed. It is observed that some Western philosophers view philosophical literature on free will as a threat to the religion and morality.

New York: Oxford University Press, 2001. xii + 203 pp. Cloth, $35.00--People, and perhaps certain other living things, really exist; but chairs, rocks, and all other inanimate, composite material substances [...]