The Occupy Wall Street movement, like all radical movements, has obliterated the narrow political parameters.
It proposes something new. …
A Precious Statement of the Wall Street OccupationRead More »
A Precious Statement of the Wall Street Occupation Read More »
I hear the words “tired” and “stress” far more often that I hear the words “energy” and “happiness.”
Has home sapiens become home stressiens? …
Are you tired? It may not be due to work and family lifeRead More »
Are you tired? It may not be due to work and family life Read More »
Dharma refers to any teachings and practices that contribute to waking us up.
In March in our Dharma Facilitators Programme in Germany, we discussed a discourse of the Buddha. The Buddha gave a discourse on the 11 Ways for a fulfilled life. The Buddha offered a wide vision through practical considerations towards a genuine awakening and liberation. I thought I would share with Facebook friends. …
The Buddha spoke of 11 ways for a fulfilled life. Plus our DFP…Read More »
The Buddha spoke of 11 ways for a fulfilled life. Plus our DFP… Read More »
I watched hours and hours of television on Friday, September 23, 2011 on the historic day when democratically elelcted President Mahmoud Abbas , the Palestinian leader, gave his speech to the UN calling for the UN to establish the state of Palestine. …
The UN Appeal for Palestine. The Statesman and the Politician.Read More »
The UN Appeal for Palestine. The Statesman and the Politician. Read More »
The Buddhist traditions have tended towards a view of separation of the Buddha’s teaching from society. Many have been led to believe that the Buddha declined to engage in any kind of social criticism, as one form of protest. Some Buddhists have the impression that the Buddha only created an order of monks and nuns outside of society without addressing the real issues of concern in society. The Pali texts show something quite different. …
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