I regularly refer to women and men in public talks or men, women and children or all sentient beings. Continue reading
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Boris Johnson, Political Death. Karma. Rebirth. The Buddha
I am in a Buddhist Centre in beautiful Bavaria. Nshorna, my daughter, sent me a brief text. “He’s resigned.”
The ancient Chinese proverb that the rotting fish starts from the head rings true
in the UK with the scale of political confusion, disarray and conflict sweeping through Westminster and the rest of the country. Continue reading
USA, NATO countries and President Putin have much in common. They think and act in similar ways. What conditions can end the war in Ukraine?
Photo above: Russia bombing of Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.
Photo below: US bombing of Baghdad, capital of Iraq.
Loving Kindness Meditation. On Tears and Terror in a European War Zone
Russian tanks entered Ukraine, population 44 million, second largest country in Europe, after Russia, at 3.55 am (CET) on Thursday 24 February 2022.
Friday evening, 25 February 2022 via Zoom. I offered a 30-minute a guided meditation for an international group of meditators. I spoke two or three sentences and then paused for around 30 seconds before making another contribution. This is an edited version of the meditation with some adaption. Continue reading
Does both the Conservative and Labour Party need levelling up? Abuse of Power ends in Tears
Centralisation of power in the mind of the Prime Minister has long gone past its sell-by date.
Self-interest plays a major part in the mindset of the head of government. Popularity and personal prestige influence decision making over the interests of the country. Continue reading