It's not what you look at that matter. It's what you see. (H.D. Thoreau)
8 minutes reading time 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do' (Luke 23:33 - 34). As Jesus was about to be crucified he spoke these famous, powerful words. It is hard to find a more potent example of embodied love and compassion – a man asking for forgiveness for those who …
8 minutes reading time Relationship to Other Beliefs If we experience a particular teaching or religion as liberating then there is no cause for feeling threatened by other beliefs. We can rejoice in somebody else's faith, even if it is not the same as 'ours', when we see that the teachings they follow lead to …
Today I am taking sides. I am taking the side of Peace. Peace, which I will not abandoneven when its voice is drowned outby hurt and hatred,bitterness of loss,cries of right and wrong. I am taking the side of Peacewhose name has barely been spokenin this winnerless war. I will hold Peace in my arms,and …
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Where will the continuous fuelling of the divisive view of 'us' and 'them' lead to? Do you believe that hatred and violence on the side of those you are fighting will disappear by inflicting hatred and violence on them? What else could be the outcome of this? By saying 'We need this war in order …
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The world is in crisis. No question about it. The question is: How do we respond? We could become cynical. We could choose to 'opt out', to not get emotionally involved in any of it anyore, out of a feeling of helplessness, despair or overwhelm. Because, at the end of the day, 'What does it …
Today I would like to share one of my favourite poems by Thich Nhat Hanh. The world is in desperate need for dialogue and, most importantly, compassion. There are far too many wars being faught, both with weapons and words. This will not stop until we start listening to those we perceive as opponents. Peace …
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