Instead, they were looking for a coherent and rigorous philosophy of life, coupled with a meditative practice that made an actual difference in their lives here and now, not a set of consoling beliefs and aspirations that promised rewards in a hypothetical future existence".
Colleges are always looking for a student who takes challenging and rigorous courses, but succeeds.
"We're looking for a student who takes advantage of the rigorous classes that the school has to offer, and if they've performed well in that rigor," Ms. Karidoyanes said.
The trust, which is still looking for a site on which to build its new school, said it hoped to provide a "rigorous academic education of the standard associated with selective schools or high-performing faith schools".
8.21pm BST Interesting point from the audience - "MOOCs have opened up these debates to much larger academic audiences, and we now have far more minds, from far more diverse backgrounds, looking for scientifically rigorous solutions.
This, of course, is not what Kickstarter is set up to do, and until recently the company vetted campaigns, looking for rigorous, serious fund-raising projects.
But those looking for rigorous analysis and informed inspiration will be disappointed.
It's a rigorous exercise that will increase your heart rate without stressing your joints, but make sure to look for a beginner's class.
"This is one of the first studies that looks for an epigenetic disease association in a really rigorous fashion," said Dr. Bradley Bernstein of Harvard, who was not associated with the study.
I am looking into doing a rigorous hike to Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail.
