Buddhism is rich in methods for working with the mind. One of the most renowned and powerful is the ancient wisdom tradition known as Mahamudra. Originating in India, the view and practice of Mahamudra gradually spread across Asia and today has reached the West. As a philosophy, it aims to...
Real-time response to crises borne of violence has been a powerful teacher for me, whether it be in an ER or a jail facility where the atmosphere is charged with adrenaline and, on occasion, the residue of pepper spray. In moments like these, the arising of challenging emotions and the c...
“Heroes and villains both thrive on violence, but we’re still categorized. 'You’re good.' 'You’re evil.' That’s how it is! Symbol of peace? Hah! In the end you’re just a tool for violence, made to keep us down. And violence only breeds more violence.” ...
You may gain temporary appeasement by a policy of concession to violence, but you do not gain lasting peace that way. — Anthony Eden 25 People Writing About AppeasementGo to table of contentsNameQuotesLikes Winston Churchillquotes on leadership, success and history 1283 22656 Pythagorasquotes on ...
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of Proverbs. The Book of Proverbs addresses many timeless issues such as wisdom, wickedness, greed, violence, attitude toward God, attitude toward your fellow man, adultry, freindship, and wives. Each of these bible proverbs are listed by chapter and verse in the format "Book Chapter:Verse"...
We don’t need someone that incites hate and violence, that has supporters like the KKK. Get more involved, let your voice be heard in the right way. Get involved in local government, start to pay attention to what’s happening in this country before it’s too late and you are so ...
Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation, and it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development and peace —Kofi Annan ...
From his column in the Canadian National Post: It may now join the propositions of Euclid, as impregnable to rebuttal, that Donald Trump or any news that alludes to him, unhinges the minds of those who oppose him. Trump, in this respect, is like global w
Hypocrite: Someone who complains that there is too much sex and violence on his VCR. In the cathedral at Lubek, Germany, near the turn of the century was the following inscription: Ye call me master, and obey me not; Ye call me light, and seek me not; Ye call me way, and walk me...