Abstract
This paper assesses how Buddhism views enlightenment and gaining mastery over the mind. The paper discusses the book "ZigZag Zen: Buddhism and Psychedelics" by Stephen Batchelor, Alan Hunt Badiner and Alex Grey, which looks at the phenomenon of mind-altering drug usage within Eastern religions in the United States. The paper then focuses on Buddhist spiritual tenets, such as meditation for the achievement of enlightenment. The paper also investigates whether Buddhism supports the use of drugs such as LSD and marijuana.

From the Paper
"For the Buddhist, the mind has more power than all the other forces so the mind is the principle power to be mastered. It is the Buddhist belief that the mind is the power that creates real accomplishments and actions without control of the mind are aimless. Conflicts of many kinds happen because of the lack of controlling the mind. In order to learn to control the mind, it is necessary search the deepest parts of our mind. This endeavor can be achieved through a deep, clear examination of ourselves and meditation. The Buddhist accepts the mind is the center of our existence. Everything a person goes through, happiness and pain is directly created through thoughts and the effects of those thoughts."

Tags:drugs, LSD, marijuana, zigzag, zen, psychodelics, meditation, enlightenment

Abstract
The paper shows that the English stage during the late 17th century was a time of rebuilding, and also a time of creation. There were many different ideas on what theater should be and it was very common for one person to have an idea, and as soon as it was known, opposing ideas were quickly published, followed by various defenses of the original idea. The paper discusses several people who were well known for their opinions from that time period, including Jeremy Collier, John Dryden, Alexander Pope, William Congreve and William Stubbs.

From the Paper
"When the Stuart Dynasty returned to the throne of England in 1660, the playhouses were reopened. In August, Charles II issued patents for two companies of players, and performances immediately began. However, theater had evolved a bit. The Royalty and the Nobility, as well as a few independent companies now owned theatrical troupes. Often the ones that had permanent theaters such as Convent Garden, Drury Lane and Dorset Garden had Noble backers to provide for the upkeep. Costumes were often second hand garments that the nobility no longer desired. Slowly the better-kept theaters became places to see and be seen. Often what was going on in the auditorium was just as much, or more interesting then what was on stage. The style of the play writing was of a lesser form then that of the Elizabethan plays. It frequently utilized stereotypes and stock characters."

Tags:Elizabethan, Heroic, Stanzas, The, Old, Batchelor, An, Essay, on, Criticism