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The Compass and the Cosmos: Sacred Geometry

Sacred geometry, examined: the real history behind the ten forms, what nature actually does, and what physics has found in the shape of the universe.

The Greening of Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Riyadh is planting 7.5m trees and running a new metro against an Expo 2030 deadline. A look at the water, heat and money behind the desert city's greening

Ocean Plastic Pollution: How the Tide Is Finally Turning

Ocean plastic pollution is falling: 39% less on Australian coasts. The data, the clean-up technology and the policies proving change is possible

The Backbone of Kindness: Rekindling Our Oldest Virtue in Troubled Times

Kindness is not niceness. Kevin J. Parker argues it is civilisation's load-bearing structure—the backbone on which coexistence depends

The Living Language of Hindu Deities in Modern Times

Hindu deity names permeate contemporary life far beyond temple walls, shaping everything from Silicon Valley startups to global wellness movements. This ancient lexicon remains...

The Life, Work, and Legacy of Carl Gustav Jung

Jung’s life and work mapped the psyche, blending myth, spirituality, and psychology to guide individuation and wholeness.

Pope Francis: A Legacy of Praxis, Peace, and Integral Stewardship

Introduction: A Pontificate of Praxis and Presence Elected in 2013, Pope Francis (17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) emerged as a transformative figure, significantly...

The Enduring Legacy of Catholic Mysticism

During my late teens and early twenties I seriously considered entering the Catholic priesthood as I was deeply moved by the mystic elements in...

The Awakened One: Life, Influence, and Enduring Legacy of The Buddha

Listen to our Deep Dive over review of the content of this essay The figure of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, stands as a beacon...

The Enduring Legacy of the 14th Dalai Lama

This piece is by way of tribute to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. I was privileged to meet him in the mid-1990s when I was National Campaign Director of the Australian Wilderness Society and we convened a conference on Tibetan Wilderness (an idea conceived by activist Chris Doran) held in Sydney, Australia. It was a honor to speak on the same platform as this extraordinary human being who exemplifies compassion and consistency of purpose. This extended article looks back on his life, philosophies and his ongoing contribution to advancing peace, compassion and kindness as a mantra for everyday living.

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