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 Thursday, 31 March 2011 12:41 | | 
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War and violent conflict is often portrayed in the media as a battle between good and evil. This brilliant blog by Adam Curtis highlights the dangers of such a simplistic approach.
Published on Wednesday, 30 March 2011 16:27 | | |
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Love it or loathe it, football has been described as a vital social service in an insecure age, offering drama, escapism and a sense of tribal identity.
Research shows that for millions of fans, “the beautiful game” has become a key strategy to combat stress at work and in their private lives. Paul Vallely examines the appeal of the sport which, for many, has taken the place of religion in our secular society.
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 Tuesday, 22 March 2011 17:45 | |
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Good luck isn’t only about happenstance, writes Rebecca Webber, you need to create it yourself
Published on Saturday, 19 March 2011 16:33 | | |
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As the new film Chalet Girl is released, Julia Stephenson looks back on her days at an exclusive Swiss resort, and recalls how she and the other chalet girls were far from glamorous. In fact they were fairly podgy, and absolutely rubbish at skiing.
Published on Sunday, 13 March 2011 20:29 | | |
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Between 1991 and 2002 Sierra Leone suffered a brutal civil war. The scars run deep - and only now are being healed.
Published on Saturday, 12 March 2011 18:36 | |
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For SGI Buddhist Marina Cantacuzino forgiveness is no soft option but can provide a liberating route out of victimhood.