VIP Class Notes (George)

Vocabulary

Commodity/Commodify: When you make something that previously wasn’t worth money, and turn it into something for profit.

e.g. Yoga is increasingly more and more commodified, more people are doing it simply for status.

Silicon Valley, California: A place in the United States that is famous for technology start-ups.

e.g. Most people in Silicon Valley like to pretend they are very spiritual but also very sharp business people.

Taboo:  A topic that should not be spoken about in certain cultures.

e.g. It is generally considered that sex is taboo in most cultures, meaning we don’t openly talk about it.

Pagoda/Stupah: A piece of buddhist architecture, the one with a pointed dome at the top.

e.g. Nepal has many famous stupahs for people to visit.