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 grown to love the Theravada tradition. The Sri Lankans in particular understand the social implications of Buddhist practice. The point of meditation is not only to… Read More Bhante Gunaratana on Meditation
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 end of the next decade. Secretary to the Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs recently told media outlets that his government is considering increasing… Read More Sri Lanka Targets 100% Renewable Energy By 2030
“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 any other country in the G-20, except for Saudi Arabia. On a humid, sweaty, honking afternoon last summer, two women were making their way through… Read More In India a Small Band of Women Risk It All for a Chance to Work
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 research and teaching focus on the socio-economic and health effects of environmental, social, economic and political inequalities in racially marginalized and indigenous communities in Nova… Read More Minister is “colour-blind” to environmental racism
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 on three consecutive Tuesdays, are free and intended for anyone interested in the application of mindfulness in society. Mindfulness and Education – Robyn Traill and… Read More Atlantic Contemplative Centre Events at Halifax Central Library
EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED: I saw this poster at Mount Saint Vincent University, in the science department. What this shows is that every life form that exists, or that has existed on this planet, all came from the same life-creating process that began life on this planet, All present life forms evolved from common ancestors at… Read More Evolution: Life on Earth is One Big Extended Family
Going through and beyond the 12 Steps to experience full recovery from addiction. My name is Shaun and I practice recovery. That’s how I say it now, after 25 years of active recovery that includes the 12 Steps, asana yoga, meditation, mindfulness, tai chi, and practicing the dharma teachings of Buddhism. Sanity is the… Read More Tommy Rosen: Going Through and Beyond the 12 Steps
