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ysabetwordsmithThis poem is spillover from the February 15, 2022 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by prompts from fuzzyred, librarygeek, and chanter1944. It also fills the "Set Boundaries" square in my 2-1-22 card for the Valentines Bingo fest. This poem has been sponsored by ng_moonmoth. It belongs to the series Eloquent Souls.
"As Much as Anybody in the Entire Universe"
[Fall 2016]
Renichi Wada never developed
the kind of interests her friends did.
She didn't like boys or girls as
anything more than friends.
Sex and romance just didn't
hold any appeal for her.
That didn't stop the boys
from bugging her for dates.
She didn't have a soulmark,
so they figured that made
her fair game for asking.
Renichi had no problem
setting firm boundaries.
She didn't believe in
violence, but she didn't
hesitate to give them
a brisk demonstration of
fluent gutter Japanese.
Being called things like
"pig sweat" and "cat vomit"
tended to kill the mood.
In the fall, Renichi went off
the University of Washington
in Seattle, where she started
a major in Japanese with
a minor in Religious Studies.
Since she already spoke Japanese,
she could jump right in to classes on
interesting things like Buddhist Literature
and Practical Japanese Through Dramas.
Renichi discovered that she loved Buddhism.
It was calm and quiet, with insightful quotes
that made her think about them for days.
One in particular stuck in her mind
so much that she kept repeating it.
She wished that someone else
would say things like that to her.
She wished that she could
be her own soulmate so that
people would quit pestering her.
And then one morning Renichi
woke up with a soulmark on
the back of her right hand.
The heart was bold and black,
as if done with brush and ink,
the center point an arrow that
pointed inward, already lined
with a thick swash of gold.
Around it curled her own Words
in an elegant border of black:
You yourself, as much as
anybody in the entire universe,
deserve your love and affection.
* * *
Notes:
Renichi Wada -- She has tawny-fair skin and almond-shaped brown eyes. Her long wavy hair is naturally dark, but she has dyed the ends bright purple. She wears glasses. She is petite with shallow curves. She has a Victorian lady tattoo on her right forearm, and a self-referential soulmark on the back of her right hand. She is aromantic asexual and sologamous. Her heritage is Japanese-American; she speaks English and Japanese. She is 18 years old in 2016. Renichi is studying toward a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese with a minor in Religious Studies at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. When she started exploring Buddhist literature, her soulmark came in. She also joined the Chanoyu Club at University of Washington, Japanese Student Association at the University of Washington, Linguistics Society at the University of Washington, Northwest Women, and Poetry Club. Renichi tends to wear casual women's clothes in shades of black, gray, and white accented with purple, pink, or green.
Her soulmark for herself is on the back of her right hand in an inkbrush style, a gold-lined heart with an inward-pointing arrow, and says,
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
Sologamy: “Self-marriage or sologamy is marriage by a person to oneself. It is known as a commitment that values self-love, and self-compassion.”
Bachelor of Arts in Japanese
at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington
By earning a B.A. in Japanese, students learn to read, write, and converse in a language that has been the vehicle for some of the world’s most imaginative, influential storytellers. Acclaimed content produced in modern Japanese pop culture — including books, films, and anime — flourishes on the surface of a literary tradition that spans 13 centuries. Students explore this tradition and analyze the features of the Japanese language in order to understand its use. They benefit from distinctive courses in modern and classical Japanese, language-intensive study abroad opportunities, and on-campus resources such as the East Asia Library. Alumni, as multilingual professionals with in-demand skills, find an advantage entering business and nonprofit work, STEM fields, graduate programs, and more across the globe.
Introductory Japanese language courses are available in the fall or summer quarters. Students should sign up for introductory courses as early as possible in order to fulfill the major’s language requirement. If you have previous experience with Japanese, see the department's information on proficiency exams and placement interviews.
Admissions, Advising & Student Resources
Please see our Undergraduate Programs section for information about applying to the program, career paths, scholarships, and other student resources.
Degree Requirements
NOTE: The below requirements apply to students who declare the Japanese major in Winter Quarter 2019 or later. The previous requirements will still apply to those who declared the Japanese major before Winter Quarter 2019 unless special provision is made. Please contact the Humanities Academic Services Center if you are interested in this option.
The Japanese Language & Literature major has a requirement of 50-75 credits. The number of credits necessary will depend upon the students’ initial level of Japanese; for example, students who begin language study with first-quarter Japanese will need 75 credits to complete this major.
I. Language Courses:
5-20 credits of Japanese language courses, drawn from the following courses. Students must take at least 5 credits at the level of JAPAN 303 / JAPAN 334, or above.
• Fourth-Year Japanese:
- JAPAN 411 Practical Japanese Through Dramas
- JAPAN 431, 432, 433 Readings in Modern Japanese Literature
- JAPAN 471 Introduction to Classical Japanese
- JAPAN 472 Readings in Classical Japanese Literature
Students entering with advanced language skills complete a placement test and interview to determine language course placement. Students who need fewer than 20 credits to complete JAPAN 303, or for whom JAPAN 303 is waived because of advanced skills, must still earn a minimum 50 credits for the major. These students may take 400-level Japanese language courses (placement interview may be required), or additional linguistics, literature, and/or culture courses. Students are strongly encouraged to consult an adviser to determine both language and other course options.
II. Linguistics, Literature, and/or Culture Courses:
A minimum of 30 credits in Japanese linguistics, literature, and/or culture courses. These classes may include the following:
Language or linguistics/literature/culture:
• JAPAN 471-472-473 Classical Japanese
Linguistics/literature/culture only:
• JAPAN 434 Undergraduate seminar in premodern Japanese literature
• JAPAN 435 Undergraduate seminar in modern Japanese literature
• JAPAN 442 Japanese Syntax and Semantics
ASIAN 223 A: Buddhist Literature (5 credits)
The course will survey the Buddhist literature of India, China, and Japan through selected excerpts chosen from the genres of biography, poetry, narrative, ritual manuals, doctrinal treatises, and historical accounts. The course will begin with the origins of Buddhist literature in India and will trace its further development in India, China, and Japan. Attention will also be given to the themes of textual composition, authorship, audience, transmission, context, and function. Readings will include background material, which will situate the topic in historical and cultural context, and translations from primary texts.
ASIAN 411 BUDDHIST LITERATURE (5 credits)
Quarters: AutumnGeneral Education Requirements: VLPA, I&S
Overview of major Buddhist literary traditions of India, China, and Tibet from antiquity to the end of the first millennium CE. Special focus on Indian Mahayana literature and the historical factors that accompanied its introduction and preservation in China and Tibet.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES MINOR
at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington
The study of religion deepens our understanding of human nature and engages us in reflection on life’s greatest questions. In the Religious Studies minor, students study various religions and the social implications of their beliefs.
This minor is for you if:
You want to work in any field related to religion.
You plan to work in a field which brings you in frequent contact with people of different faiths.
You are applying to graduate studies in philosophy, regional studies, or international studies.
You are an Education student interested in integrating religion into their classroom work, or who may work in a religious-affiliated school.
Please note that the requirements for this minor were updated in both Autumn 2016 and Winter 2018. Examine the following information carefully to find which set of requirements applies to you.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES MINOR REQUIREMENTS (STARTING WINTER 2018)
These requirements apply to students who declared their minor at or after Winter 2018, as well as any students newly declaring the minor.
All courses in the minor must be completed with a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
Students must complete 25 credit hours with 15 required and 10 optional credits.
All 10 of the optional credits must be upper-division.
REQUIRED COURSES (15 CREDITS)
TRELIG 105 Introduction to Religious Studies (formerly TRELIG 205)
TRELIG 210 Modern Theories of Religion (formerly TRELIG 305)
TRELIG 321 Comparative Religion
OPTIONS FOR REMAINING CREDITS (10 CREDITS)
All 10 credits must be upper division credits.
TRELIG 333 Buddhist Thought
TRELIG 365 Hinduism and Buddhism
TRELIG 367 East Asian Religions: Zen and Taoism
Clubs
Chanoyu Club at University of Washington
The mission of Chanoyu Club is to promote the study and practice of Japanese Tea Ceremony, and the 4 key values of Chanoyu: 和 (harmony), 敬 (respect), 清 (purity), and 寂 (tranquility).
Japanese Student Association at the University of Washington
JSA aims to promote and preserve Japanese culture at the University of Washington by hosting cultural and social events for Japanese students, exchange students, and anyone who appreciates Japanese culture to gather and have a good time!
Linguistics Society at the University of Washington
We gather in order to discuss issues relevant to the department and our linguistic studies. We organize weekly colloquia, nominate visiting speakers, plan social events, and obtain funding for department activities.
Northwest Women
The Northwest Women is a club focused on building women’s confidence in and enjoyment of outdoors activities, as well as creating community among those who share an enthusiasm for outdoor experiences. If you would like to sign up for our emailing list, sign up with this link: NWW Membership Link
Poetry Club
To write, read, and share poetry with students at the University of Washington and beyond.
* * *
"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."
-- Buddha
fuzzyred, librarygeek, and chanter1944. It also fills the "Set Boundaries" square in my 2-1-22 card for the Valentines Bingo fest. This poem has been sponsored by ng_moonmoth. It belongs to the series Eloquent Souls."As Much as Anybody in the Entire Universe"
[Fall 2016]
Renichi Wada never developed
the kind of interests her friends did.
She didn't like boys or girls as
anything more than friends.
Sex and romance just didn't
hold any appeal for her.
That didn't stop the boys
from bugging her for dates.
She didn't have a soulmark,
so they figured that made
her fair game for asking.
Renichi had no problem
setting firm boundaries.
She didn't believe in
violence, but she didn't
hesitate to give them
a brisk demonstration of
fluent gutter Japanese.
Being called things like
"pig sweat" and "cat vomit"
tended to kill the mood.
In the fall, Renichi went off
the University of Washington
in Seattle, where she started
a major in Japanese with
a minor in Religious Studies.
Since she already spoke Japanese,
she could jump right in to classes on
interesting things like Buddhist Literature
and Practical Japanese Through Dramas.
Renichi discovered that she loved Buddhism.
It was calm and quiet, with insightful quotes
that made her think about them for days.
One in particular stuck in her mind
so much that she kept repeating it.
She wished that someone else
would say things like that to her.
She wished that she could
be her own soulmate so that
people would quit pestering her.
And then one morning Renichi
woke up with a soulmark on
the back of her right hand.
The heart was bold and black,
as if done with brush and ink,
the center point an arrow that
pointed inward, already lined
with a thick swash of gold.
Around it curled her own Words
in an elegant border of black:
You yourself, as much as
anybody in the entire universe,
deserve your love and affection.
* * *
Notes:
Renichi Wada -- She has tawny-fair skin and almond-shaped brown eyes. Her long wavy hair is naturally dark, but she has dyed the ends bright purple. She wears glasses. She is petite with shallow curves. She has a Victorian lady tattoo on her right forearm, and a self-referential soulmark on the back of her right hand. She is aromantic asexual and sologamous. Her heritage is Japanese-American; she speaks English and Japanese. She is 18 years old in 2016. Renichi is studying toward a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese with a minor in Religious Studies at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. When she started exploring Buddhist literature, her soulmark came in. She also joined the Chanoyu Club at University of Washington, Japanese Student Association at the University of Washington, Linguistics Society at the University of Washington, Northwest Women, and Poetry Club. Renichi tends to wear casual women's clothes in shades of black, gray, and white accented with purple, pink, or green.
Her soulmark for herself is on the back of her right hand in an inkbrush style, a gold-lined heart with an inward-pointing arrow, and says,
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
Sologamy: “Self-marriage or sologamy is marriage by a person to oneself. It is known as a commitment that values self-love, and self-compassion.”
Bachelor of Arts in Japanese
at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington
By earning a B.A. in Japanese, students learn to read, write, and converse in a language that has been the vehicle for some of the world’s most imaginative, influential storytellers. Acclaimed content produced in modern Japanese pop culture — including books, films, and anime — flourishes on the surface of a literary tradition that spans 13 centuries. Students explore this tradition and analyze the features of the Japanese language in order to understand its use. They benefit from distinctive courses in modern and classical Japanese, language-intensive study abroad opportunities, and on-campus resources such as the East Asia Library. Alumni, as multilingual professionals with in-demand skills, find an advantage entering business and nonprofit work, STEM fields, graduate programs, and more across the globe.
Introductory Japanese language courses are available in the fall or summer quarters. Students should sign up for introductory courses as early as possible in order to fulfill the major’s language requirement. If you have previous experience with Japanese, see the department's information on proficiency exams and placement interviews.
Admissions, Advising & Student Resources
Please see our Undergraduate Programs section for information about applying to the program, career paths, scholarships, and other student resources.
Degree Requirements
NOTE: The below requirements apply to students who declare the Japanese major in Winter Quarter 2019 or later. The previous requirements will still apply to those who declared the Japanese major before Winter Quarter 2019 unless special provision is made. Please contact the Humanities Academic Services Center if you are interested in this option.
The Japanese Language & Literature major has a requirement of 50-75 credits. The number of credits necessary will depend upon the students’ initial level of Japanese; for example, students who begin language study with first-quarter Japanese will need 75 credits to complete this major.
I. Language Courses:
5-20 credits of Japanese language courses, drawn from the following courses. Students must take at least 5 credits at the level of JAPAN 303 / JAPAN 334, or above.
• Fourth-Year Japanese:
- JAPAN 411 Practical Japanese Through Dramas
- JAPAN 431, 432, 433 Readings in Modern Japanese Literature
- JAPAN 471 Introduction to Classical Japanese
- JAPAN 472 Readings in Classical Japanese Literature
Students entering with advanced language skills complete a placement test and interview to determine language course placement. Students who need fewer than 20 credits to complete JAPAN 303, or for whom JAPAN 303 is waived because of advanced skills, must still earn a minimum 50 credits for the major. These students may take 400-level Japanese language courses (placement interview may be required), or additional linguistics, literature, and/or culture courses. Students are strongly encouraged to consult an adviser to determine both language and other course options.
II. Linguistics, Literature, and/or Culture Courses:
A minimum of 30 credits in Japanese linguistics, literature, and/or culture courses. These classes may include the following:
Language or linguistics/literature/culture:
• JAPAN 471-472-473 Classical Japanese
Linguistics/literature/culture only:
• JAPAN 434 Undergraduate seminar in premodern Japanese literature
• JAPAN 435 Undergraduate seminar in modern Japanese literature
• JAPAN 442 Japanese Syntax and Semantics
ASIAN 223 A: Buddhist Literature (5 credits)
The course will survey the Buddhist literature of India, China, and Japan through selected excerpts chosen from the genres of biography, poetry, narrative, ritual manuals, doctrinal treatises, and historical accounts. The course will begin with the origins of Buddhist literature in India and will trace its further development in India, China, and Japan. Attention will also be given to the themes of textual composition, authorship, audience, transmission, context, and function. Readings will include background material, which will situate the topic in historical and cultural context, and translations from primary texts.
ASIAN 411 BUDDHIST LITERATURE (5 credits)
Quarters: AutumnGeneral Education Requirements: VLPA, I&S
Overview of major Buddhist literary traditions of India, China, and Tibet from antiquity to the end of the first millennium CE. Special focus on Indian Mahayana literature and the historical factors that accompanied its introduction and preservation in China and Tibet.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES MINOR
at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington
The study of religion deepens our understanding of human nature and engages us in reflection on life’s greatest questions. In the Religious Studies minor, students study various religions and the social implications of their beliefs.
This minor is for you if:
You want to work in any field related to religion.
You plan to work in a field which brings you in frequent contact with people of different faiths.
You are applying to graduate studies in philosophy, regional studies, or international studies.
You are an Education student interested in integrating religion into their classroom work, or who may work in a religious-affiliated school.
Please note that the requirements for this minor were updated in both Autumn 2016 and Winter 2018. Examine the following information carefully to find which set of requirements applies to you.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES MINOR REQUIREMENTS (STARTING WINTER 2018)
These requirements apply to students who declared their minor at or after Winter 2018, as well as any students newly declaring the minor.
All courses in the minor must be completed with a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
Students must complete 25 credit hours with 15 required and 10 optional credits.
All 10 of the optional credits must be upper-division.
REQUIRED COURSES (15 CREDITS)
TRELIG 105 Introduction to Religious Studies (formerly TRELIG 205)
TRELIG 210 Modern Theories of Religion (formerly TRELIG 305)
TRELIG 321 Comparative Religion
OPTIONS FOR REMAINING CREDITS (10 CREDITS)
All 10 credits must be upper division credits.
TRELIG 333 Buddhist Thought
TRELIG 365 Hinduism and Buddhism
TRELIG 367 East Asian Religions: Zen and Taoism
Clubs
Chanoyu Club at University of Washington
The mission of Chanoyu Club is to promote the study and practice of Japanese Tea Ceremony, and the 4 key values of Chanoyu: 和 (harmony), 敬 (respect), 清 (purity), and 寂 (tranquility).
Japanese Student Association at the University of Washington
JSA aims to promote and preserve Japanese culture at the University of Washington by hosting cultural and social events for Japanese students, exchange students, and anyone who appreciates Japanese culture to gather and have a good time!
Linguistics Society at the University of Washington
We gather in order to discuss issues relevant to the department and our linguistic studies. We organize weekly colloquia, nominate visiting speakers, plan social events, and obtain funding for department activities.
Northwest Women
The Northwest Women is a club focused on building women’s confidence in and enjoyment of outdoors activities, as well as creating community among those who share an enthusiasm for outdoor experiences. If you would like to sign up for our emailing list, sign up with this link: NWW Membership Link
Poetry Club
To write, read, and share poetry with students at the University of Washington and beyond.
* * *
"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."
-- Buddha
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Date: 2022-02-23 03:53 am (UTC)Thank you!
Date: 2022-02-23 06:17 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2022-02-27 05:58 pm (UTC)Thoughts
Date: 2022-02-27 07:49 pm (UTC)I'm happy I could help.
>> I had NO IDEA there was such a thing as sologamy and that's... huge.<<
I wanted to show that, even in a world with soulmarks, staying solitary is a valid and satisfying life path. Not everyone wants even a a platonic life partner, and that's okay.
>> Thank you for continuing to explore and share with us such important work as this. <<
You're welcome!
>>Unfortunately, the image link for the heart-and-arrow is broken or forbidden? <<
Huh, it works for me.
Some other variations:
https://w7.pngwing.com/pngs/379/641/png-transparent-computer-icons-love-symbol-symbol-love-miscellaneous-leaf-thumbnail.png
https://cdn.imgbin.com/11/12/4/imgbin-computer-icons-self-love-symbol-symbol-behgfdgjpmj7T6nPRVSZ3mLTY.jpg