Ashura-Muslim Holiday

01/02/09

Author: Cherie Gray

We are in the middle of an important Muslim holiday called Ashura, recognized by Shiite Muslims only.  It is not so much a holiday as it is a remembrance of a great battle that took place several years ago when many were...

Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe-Where’s the “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men?”

12/22/08

Author: Julie Barrier

The top ten health crises in the world are refusing aid. In Somalia, violence is worsening and healthcare has collapsed. Fighting in eastern DR Congo and north-west Pakistan has left many displaced. In Sudan, Darfur violence...

Buddhists Beliefs: Merit and Rebirth

12/16/08

Author: Tom Terry

For the Buddhist I want to look at "The Seen and Unseen World of Merit and Rebirth."

Rebirth and Merit are two important concepts in the Buddhist way of life. The two are intimately attached. Under Buddhism a person...

Dalai Lama, Buddhism and Aloneness

12/08/08

Author: Tom Terry

Last week, the Dalai Lama, Buddhism's spiritual leader made this astounding quote,

"Too much attachment towards your children, towards your partner," was "one of the obstacles or hindrances to peace of...

David Beckham, Miley Cyrus, P Diddy, Brad Pitt: Image is Everything

12/04/08

Author: Mark Marikos

Every public figure, regardless of talent or lack thereof, is obsessed with his or her public image. The rich and famous employ stylists, agents, publicists and photographers to create personae that exude success and...