Love vs. Fanaticism; Sincere Belief vs. Team Spirit

This post was fist contemplated as a letter to an admired, inspirational figure. I began by observing that this person has sometimes rightly criticized “religious” fanatics who do so much harm. You know the type: those who get in your face, offering to “save” you,...

This World of Anger

We may read or hear the news and wonder, “What’s wrong with the world?” The news is – to put it plainly – crazy. Every day, angry people are undertaking actions that are literally insane, for no apparently comprehensible reason. For...

Living in This World

The news today – and every day – is: the world is becoming more and more hellish. Endless conflict, fighting, terrorism and war. Why is this? Why are people acting in these ways? What are they trying to gain? Can’t they see what suffering they are...

What is Mantra Meditation?

What is Mantra Meditation? Why should I take it up? What are the benefits? Good questions. Why should we take up any activity without knowing what the benefits could be? Mantra Meditation’s benefits are many – and significant. Mantra Meditation is an...