Welcome to the ezine produced by SGI Buddhists that prompts the positive, kindles the constructive, highlights the hopeful and leaves you feeling - well, up!
Published on Saturday, 26 March 2011 08:05 | 
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Buddhism has enabled Race Advisor David Woodger to transform a deep anger concerning his racial identity
Published on Saturday, 28 May 2011 10:34 | |
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'The essence of the Buddhist humanism practised by the members of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) lies in the insistence that human beings strive to exercise their spiritual capacities to the limit, coupled with an unshakable belief in their ability to do this.'
So says Daisaku Ikeda in his 2011 Peace Proposal, recently translated into English
Published on Friday, 20 May 2011 00:00 | | |
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War has claimed many victims in eastern Congo — but not the crafts people of the SHONA cooperative! These inspiring women show what faith and perseverance – and a little help from a friend – can do.
Published on Thursday, 12 May 2011 00:00 | | |
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‘6 Billion Others’ is a video exhibition which draws a picture of mankind — and illuminates our common humanity — by asking questions. Yann Arbus-Bertrand had a simple concept: ‘Go and meet the six billion inhabitants of the planet, listen to their stories, share with them.’ This film asks the question, ‘What are your fears?’
Published on Friday, 13 May 2011 00:00 | | |
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Two New Zealand artists travelled to the Thai/Burma border in 2009 to teach refugee children art. But their help didn't stop there. Since returning to New Zealand they have set up The Little Lotus Project, commissioning artists to create works based on the children’s art with all funds raised from the artworks going towards the children's welfare and education.
Published on Friday, 06 May 2011 15:12 | | |
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Walking a few blocks each day could lessen the risk of mental decline, and even dementia for elderly people, a report reveals