I have had the privilege of spending about 20 years of my life outside England.
Like the vast majority of my fellow countrymen and women, I have never felt motivated to learn a foreign language. I suspect many of us in this country feel inept at learning another language. …
Be mindful if you speak a foreign language! Read More »
On Friday, 2 September 2011 our Dharma friend Nadamo died at the age of only 55 years. He served as the international coordinator of the Mindfulness Training Course. His friends around the world miss him dearly. …
Farewell Meditation to Nadamo on Saturday, 10 September at 12am (GMT +1h)Read More »
Farewell Meditation to Nadamo on Saturday, 10 September at 12am (GMT +1h) Read More »
Our attention turns back 10 years to 9/11, I have just written about this on my last blog along with a polemic on 9/11 in the form of a poem. On the blog before that, I wrote about Nadamo, a pillar of support for the Sangha who died unexpectedly on September 2, 2011. …
In times of sadness, we need To uplift the spirit.Read More »
In times of sadness, we need To uplift the spirit. Read More »
You may recall where you were on 9/11 (September 11, 2001). I recall sitting on an aeroplane on that date flying over USA airspace, one of hundreds of planes, ordered to turn around and fly back to the airport of departure. …
Remembering 9/11. The Mutual Launch of Terror from the SkiesRead More »
Remembering 9/11. The Mutual Launch of Terror from the Skies Read More »
The brutal interruption of a precious life impacts upon all of us. It seems a cruel severance of the contact, a denial of the opportunity for the continuity of our love, of our friendship. We are left with the warmth of our memories and our gratitude for the opportunity for the time shared. …
An Appreciation: NADAMO: May 22nd 1956 – September 2nd 2011.Read More »
An Appreciation: NADAMO: May 22nd 1956 – September 2nd 2011. Read More »
