The altar in Becca Topol’s living room carries a statue of Buddha and a garden stone painted with the Hebrew word for peace, shalom. In April she celebrated Passover with a "Zen Seder" feast that opened with a modified Haggada narrative comparing Israel‘s exodus from Egypt to Buddha’s liberation from suffering. "I’m a Jewish Buddhist […]
Why Should You Be a GOOD LISTENER?
A good listener is not only Popular everywhere, But after a while he gets to Know something. ——-Wilson Mizner (1876-1933) The methods for improving listening suggested by many people may lead to a question: “Why should you listen well?” There are indeed several advantages that you gain from effective listening. In the first place, it […]
Child Labour Still Exist
Defining child labour Though definitions vary, child labour means work that is done by children under the age of 15 (14 in some developing countries) which restricts or damages a child’s physical, emotional, intellectual, social and/or spiritual growth. Sometimes, work does not harm children. Work may even help them to learn new skills or to […]
A trip to Caracas, Venezuela
The plane flew through the thick white Caribbean clouds with relative ease as it approached the green hills that adorn the coast of Venezuela. I look out the window as the plane begins to make its descent into Aeropuerto Internacional Simon Bolivar (or Maiquetia as its commonly referred to). It’s been two years since I […]
Modernity and Heritage
In the United Kingdom, which has many historical structures, the buildings which are listed or which lie within a conservation area are protected by law. Any repairs, alterations and modifications that are required to be done are meant to be done by firms and architects who are qualified in restoration work and who will keep […]
Overpopulation needs immediate attention
The world’s population right now is exploding. The United Nations predicted that from 5.3 billion people today, the world’s population is expected to swell to 9.2 billion in 2050, assuming that global fertility among women will drop from 2.05 to 2. Worldwide, the population is growing at 75 million people per year. From 2000 to […]