United Nations: Ancient Harmony is Natural Heritage
http://motherearthrights.org/2010/08/18/harmony-with-nature-report-of-the-un-secretary-general/
III. Harmony with nature: The ancient heritage of humankind
17. Around the world, ancient civilizations have a rich history of understanding the symbiotic connection between human beings and nature. Ancient sites, many of which UNESCO has recognized as part of the World Heritage, have a part to play in the spiritual and material life… Continue reading
Technology: Is Wisdom Counterintuitive in the Face of Entrenched Cultures?
What prompted this blog was the thought of technology without responsibility or ethical considerations and how it can lead to ecological and societal demise. The resurgence of wisdom as equally valid to fact, is an essential change agent. In truth, wisdom is holistic as contrasted with technological knowledge motivated by economic self gain. This could… Continue reading
War is Indefensible Spending in 2012
The Bush legacy ended tonight. I found I was barracking for hope as I learned the US defence spending is being cut. I feel real intelligence has finally come to the table of Generals and kernels of wisdom. I give them a 5 star rating for their joint decision. I saw the Pentagon in a… Continue reading
A Peace Pilgrim’s Steps Towards Inner Peace
http://www.peacepilgrim.org/steps1.htm#summ
Steps Toward Inner Peace
IN MY EARLY LIFE I made two very important discoveries. In the first place I discovered that making money was easy. And in the second place I discovered that making money and spending it foolishly was completely meaningless. I knew that this was not what I was here for, but… Continue reading
Swami Chinmayananda: To Give Maximum Happiness
Swami Chinmayananda was mentioned to me in passing the other day. The person felt to write it down for me. His story is very interesting and I note the turning points in his life which shunted him onto his vocation. Life is an interesting journey. He was devoted to happiness. A guru after my own… Continue reading
Lao Tzu: Wisdom Cannot Be Learned It Can Only Be Known
I remember in London going to a Philosophy course. I felt it was about the ego and was about to leave, I had a quick glance at the books. One book looked like poetry to me so I looked and found myself drawn to the wisdom. It turned out this book would open a door… Continue reading