Thoughtful Perspectives on Modern Issues
What Contemplative Traditions Teach About Public Discourse In our age of instant communication and perpetual noise, we have paradoxically lost one of humanity’s most essential skills: the art of deep listening. Social media algorithms amplify our own voices back to us, political discourse has devolved into competing monologues, and the speed of modern life leaves…
Ancient Wisdom on Grace and Effort Life has a way of presenting us with challenges that feel too big, too sudden, or too unfair. In these moments, we often find ourselves caught between two extremes: either frantically trying to control everything through sheer willpower, or passively waiting for circumstances to change. Ancient wisdom traditions offer…
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Overwhelm We live in an unprecedented era of stimulation. Our phones buzz with notifications every few minutes. Our screens offer infinite scroll—endless content, endless updates, endless demands for our attention. We toggle between apps, jump from task to task, and wonder why we feel scattered, anxious, and perpetually unsatisfied despite having…
A Sacred Triumph of Healing and Harmony In a world often shadowed by challenges, Suriname has become the first country in the Amazon region to be declared free of malaria by the World Health Organization, marking a historic milestone after nearly 70 years of commitment. This extraordinary achievement resonates deeply with both Hindu and Pagan…