Buddhafield physics
Buddhafield physics gravitational waves radiate from black holes of shunyata colliding into vaginal cavity of dark matter chrysanthemum of energy explodes from threshold of event horizon Pakistani lesbian proves Einstein’s … Continue reading
Frangipani: the quiet film about Queers in Sri Lanka kicks up a storm
Love in the time of nationalism By Shiran Illanperuma Visakesa Chandrasekaram used to walk down the trendy streets of his Sydney suburb, fingers intertwined with his partner’s. Once, he … Continue reading
Encuentro: A New Model of Sangha
It’s time for a new model of Buddhist sangha: the encuentro. Taken from the autonomist and horizontalist movements found in the Zapatista, Argentine, Occupy and Indignados movements, the encuentro is a form of … Continue reading
Murder of activist Berta Cáceres sparks violent clashes in Honduras
The murder of environmental and indigenous rights activist Berta Cáceres has sparked violent clashes in Honduras despite promises by President Juan Orlando Hernández to swiftly find and punish the killers. Rock-throwing students … Continue reading
The Murder of Berta Caceres: Idle No More Calls for Justice
Honduran Indigenous, Berta Cáceres, environmental rights campaigner and co-founder of the National Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH), was assassinated in her La Esperanza home. Telesur correspondent, Gilda Silvestruci … Continue reading
Bhante Gunaratana on Meditation
The following selections are from Bhante Henepola Gunaratana’s classic text on Vipassana meditation. Bhante G’s simple, direct yet profound insights into the real purpose of meditation are the reason why I’ve … Continue reading
Sri Lanka Targets 100% Renewable Energy By 2030
Sri Lanka Targets 100% Renewable Energy Share By 2030 Sri Lanka has given indications it intends to significantly increase the share of renewable energy in its electricity generation by the … Continue reading
In India a Small Band of Women Risk It All for a Chance to Work
“When you start working, your heart opens up,” she said. “Then you’re not scared anymore.” In India, women’s participation in the labor force stands at around 27 percent, lower than … Continue reading
Minister is “colour-blind” to environmental racism
A response to last week’s Coast Q&A. By Ingrid Waldron click to enlarge Dr. Ingrid Waldron is a sociologist and an assistant professor in the School of Nursing at Dalhousie whose … Continue reading
Atlantic Contemplative Centre Events at Halifax Central Library
Dear Atlantic Mindful Network, As previously noted, the ACC and the Central Library will be co-hosting A SERIES OF THREE PRESENTATIONS AT THE HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY. These presentations, scheduled at 7pm … Continue reading
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