The ancient swastika symbol is almost universal – but made most famous by the Nazi rule of Germany and the ensuing World War 2 and all the hatred, violence and ignorance that was caused. This fascinating read that will explain how the Nazi swastika differs from the other types of swastika symbols used in many […]
The Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, left his home on Saturday to receive his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and promote vaccination against the coronavirus, in what was his first public appearance in over a year. The 85-year-old scrapped plans to receive the injection at home, opting instead to travel to a […]
Ajahn Vayama was one of the very first Australian women to ordain as a Buddhist nun in Asia, and is the founding abbot of Dhammasara Monastery in Gidgegannup, Australia. Ajahn Vayama in front of her caravan at Dhammasara in December 1998 by Peace Weekes – originally published on Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage From an early age […]
We are seeking a change of heart for our change in climate. The impacts of the climate crisis are growing – fires are raging, floods are ravaging and crops are dying. We know that climate change is not just a political, economic or scientific issue. As people of faith, we see it also as moral […]
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