Nepal Essays

about 26.5333o North and 86.7333o East lies a country which has stood since early 1768. Nepal expands among 56,827 square miles, with flat land in the south, but quite rugged with the Himalayas in the north. Although the country was hit with earthquakes only last year, tourism is one of the main industries in Nepal. Despite devastation, Nepal is filled with unending scenic beauty ("Nepal"). The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, has a population of over one million. The country as a whole has a total population

Current Event Essay: Nepal May Be Poised For Another Big Earthquake Robert George Andrews, the author of the article “Nepal May Be Poised For Another Big Earthquake”, has a PhD in Geology – Experimental Volcanology and is a writer for Discover Magazine. In April of 2015 Nepal was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8. In the Richter Scale the earthquake would be considered Major. The earthquake caused very severe damage to Nepal, leaving 23,000 people injured and killing 9,000. The earthquake

Located in the eastern half of Nepal, the Everest region offers a wide range of trekking experiences. From the well-developed trail to Everest base camp to treks in remote semi-wilderness areas, there is a choice to suit all-corners. The most frequented part of the region is located in Solukhumbu district, the home of the legendary Sherpas. The northern part of the district (Khumbu) is encompassed in the Everest National Park, which was established to protect the fragile environment of the alpine

The Buddhist Goddess Vasudhara, translated Vasundhara, is a sculpture from Nepal during the late twelfth century, now in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Vasudhara is most commonly known for her wealth prosperity, and abundance. This piece is recognizably from Nepal because of the six-armed form of Vasudhara which is almost exclusively found in Nepal. This sculpture originated in India but has been adapted by the Nepalese people.Vasudhara is also known as the Goddess Lakshmi, however, she goes

Nepalese Culture Verse American Culture Nepal is a small country with a population of 27.8 million people. There are more than 123 languages spoken there. However, America is enormous in size, and the third largest country in the world with a population of 316.1 million people. There are more than 300 languages spoken in America. Nepalese culture is different from American culture in many ways. The Nepalese have their own culture and traditions. Nepal is a country with diverse ethnic groups with

Intermediate: Type C, 230wc, narrative Main topic: the climb to Mt. Everest Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth. It is located in the Mahalangur mountain range in Nepal. The summit is 8,848 meters from the center of the Earth. Many have tried to climb the beast mountain. Some have succeeded but some have also failed. But the mountain still attracts many climbers or mountaineers to this day. The people who love climbing mountains are called mountaineers. They can be professional or

Healthy Aging through Active Living Aging is a gradual process of biopsychosocial change over the course of time (Touhy et al, 2013). In simple words it is a natural process of becoming old. According to Health Canada, healthy aging “is a life-long process of optimizing opportunities for improving and preserving health and physical, social and mental wellbeing, independence, quality of life and enhancing successful life-course transition” (2002, p. 6). It means healthy aging is not just the absence

defines it. Mount Everest is most famously known for being the tallest mountain in the World. Standing 29,028ft to 8,848m above sea level. Everest is found in the middle of the Himalayan Mountain range that straddles the border of Tibet (China) and Nepal. In 1856, while the United States was on the brink of a civil war over slavery, British surveyors discovered Everest and determined its height at 29,002ft, making it the tallest

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, standing at 29,028 feet, or 5.5 miles above sea level. It is as tall as 20 Empire State Buildings, and is more than two times as tall as Oregon’s Mount Hood. The mountain rises about 1/3 of an inch a year, and the summit temperature never rises above 32°F. The mountain was named after an Indian/British General, Sir George Everest. It is also called “Chomolungma,” or “Mother Goddess of the Earth,” by the Sherpas, or guides, that live in a Buddhist

Tibet is a region on the Tibetan plateau in Asia, situated in the northeast of the Himalayas. The eastern part of Tibet marks the border of China along its mountain ranges and the lofty Himalayas of Nepal and India serve as a barrier between Tibet and India. Tibet is known as the highest region on Earth and is rightly named ‘the roof of the world’ or ‘the land of snow’. It has traditionally served as the homeland for Tibetan and other ethnic groups. Tibet is a culturally rich area with strong links

Siddhartha Gautama, who might later be called as Buddha, was conceived in Lumbini, Nepal practically around the year 563 BC. his folks where two critical important individuals. Siddharthas fathers name was Shuddhodana. His mom, Queen Maya. Siddhartha got his name from one of his moms dreams. Her fantasy was that an elephant with 6 tusks, conveying a lotus blossom in its trunk, touched the correct side of Queen Mayas body. That was when Siddhartha was made or imagined. When she informed her shuddhodana

The first attempt and success to climb Mt. Everest occured in 1953. Since then, almost 4,000 people have been able to scale the mountain, but over 230 people have not been able to climb it successfully. There is a chance of accident or death when climbing this mountain or any dangerous activity. All people should should have the right to rescue services even if they knowingly put themselves at risk because there is always a chance of an accident happening, rangers are there to save people in danger

Racism, being a negative side of Nepal has affected the country in various ways. The lifestyle in Nepal varies from Himalaya and Terai. The people from Terai are often termed as Madhesis and are discriminated on their color. There are also various cases of conflicts between the people from Hills and Terai. The indigenous peoples of Nepal have been politically demoralized, economically exploited, culturally and socially discriminated against. The feudal nature of the caste system also prevents Dalits

Friedrich Nietzsche once stated, “To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.” In the novel, Life of Pi by Yann Martel a young man, Pi, is enforced to survive through suffering and endure the grievances of a shipwrecked human being. After embarking on a journey with his family from India to Canada aboard a ship, the Tsimtsum, which holds a variety of zoo animals sinks. Facing the bitter truth that he does not have a family anymore, Pi must withstand the urge to mourn

Close Reading Final Assessment Objectives: · Analyze how words and phrases shape meaning and tone in texts. · Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences and conclusions based on an author’s explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject. Directions: Closely read two passages from Romeo and Juliet to demonstrate your understanding of Shakespeare’s intentional choices in crafting his play. 1. Choose

Siddhartha Gautama also known as the (Buddha “the awakened one”) beside it was leader and founder of a sect of “wanderer ascetics Sramanas” which is one of sects that existed all over the India. Queen Maya, had a dream with a white elephant, descended from heaven and entered her breast, a sign that she had just conceived a very special being. The fact that the elephant descended from heaven meant that the child came from Tushita, the pure land of Buddha Maitreya. When the king's husband saw the

“Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life” (Buddha). Throughout different time periods religion has impacted the society in which people live. Religion has and continues to dictate the rules citizens have to follow in all areas, especially social, educational, and political. Religion influences morals, values, and people’s identities. Many people turn to religion for not just spiritual answers, but for guidance and help in everyday life. Religion also affects

Annapurna: A Woman's Place is a fantastic account of Arlene Blum leading the first Americans and the first women expedition through all kinds of challenges to the summit of Annapurna I, the world's tenth highest peak. Compared to the increased accessibility for tourism and transportation in other mountains, such as Alps in Swiss, Annapurna has not been thoroughly explored by mountaineers, giving us an image of a vast and pristine wildness almost unspoiled by human settlement. The pursuit of mountain

Buddha was born in a society that has not be set up yet. He wanted to focus on his individual responsibility to shape a healthy society. He would speak to a large group of people and told them to have individual responsibility. While doing so, Buddha did not intend on creating a religion, political position, or a philosophy for a society. He was a liberator trying to lead a path from hate, fear, and delusion. As stated by Buddhist Studies, “His goal was to help as many beings as possible live in

Did you know that the youngest person to climb Everest was a 13 year old American boy, and the oldest was a 73 year old Japanese woman? About 4,000 people have climbed Everest while over 230 have died trying. Privately owned helicopters, (which cost more than two million dollars to buy and use) help during rescues. On Everest, helicopters can be helpful in places where the rescue teams can’t get to by themselves, but with strong winds they can’t be of much use for help. Climbers have to know their