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Democracy in the Balance: A 21st-Century Audit

This is the second of my essays on the topic of democracy, the parlous state of which I have been researching over recent months...

A Gathering Storm for Global Freedom: Democracy Under Threat

For many of us these these concerning times as it seems democratic norms and values are under increasing threat. The data bears this out...

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...

Antarctic Ice Loss Acceleration: Research Reveals Worrying Patterns

Recent Antarctic research reveals accelerating ice loss patterns from sub-Antarctic islands to the continental ice sheets, with Heard Island's 22% glacier decline over 72...

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.

The Tibetan Book of the Dead in the Age of AI Translation

The Tibetan Book of the Dead stands at a fascinating crossroads where ancient Buddhist wisdom meets cutting-edge artificial intelligence. While AI has not yet...

Sufism: The Mystical Heart of Islam – History, Philosophy, and Contemporary Relevance

Introduction Sufism, often described as the mystical dimension of Islam, represents one of the world's most profound spiritual traditions. Far from being merely an esoteric...

Experiments with Truth: The Life of Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi was a huge influence on me during my formative years and a major factor in my involvement in the peace movement from...

Christian Mysticism: Abiding Love and Mystical Marriage

Christian mysticism represents a profound dimension of spirituality within the Christian tradition, characterized by an intimate and transformative experience of divine presence. Central to...

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