2 August 2014
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I sometimes wonder what would happen if just a single individual who is firing weapons on either side of the Israel / Gaza border could see the Facebook page or Instagram account or Twitter feed of the person or people who would … Continue reading
29 July 2014
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Looking at the front page of yesterday’s newspaper, I saw images of a bloodied child being rushed into a chaotic hospital and the family of a young soldier experiencing deep grief at his funeral. My thoughts turned to the words of … Continue reading
21 December 2013
by Sean
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A poignant photo from yesterday’s LA Times…and a reminder of the obligation we have as a nation of grateful citizens. Clara Gantt, the 94-year-old widow of Army Sergeant 1st Class Joseph Gantt, weeps as his casket arrived at LAX early … Continue reading
10 February 2012
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From today’s Hindustan Times, these words from fellow Nobel Peace Prize winner and South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu as he visits His Holiness in Dharamsala: “I want to say to the Chinese government that His Holiness the Dalai Lama is … Continue reading
4 December 2011
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A tweet from @KarmaTengye “Imagine the desperation one must feel to kill yourself in protest, knowing it is totally against your Buddhist philosophy. #saveTibet” I keep seeing people on various Internet forums ask the question: why are Tibetan monastics taking … Continue reading