Compassion

The Christ Krishna Story

narinder has a story to tell ....  Year1984. Chennai . Talking to a brother army officer, a Brigadier , a staunch Christian, who said to narinder, "narinder, I am a firm Believer in God. BUT...

Violence is here, and it is us

More than 20 years ago, when I lived in Budapest, a ringing telephone woke me one morning and I stumbled across the room to answer.  Disoriented and groggy, I lifted the receiver and through...

Declaring Independence: Would You?

For some Americans, July 4th has become a caricature, a complicated and courageous moment distilled to a day of beer, BBQ and fireworks or, less benignly, jingoistic expression.  We celebrate independence, and freedom, but...

Meditating on the Colorado Fires

Wildfire after wildfire has been raging here in Colorado over the last few days.   First I learned of the fire outside Fort Collins,  90 minutes from Denver.   Although far enough away to be out...

Homeless woman

Unfortunate homeless young woman sat on the bench with her little child at the bus stop. She watched the traffic of cars and people. She felt despise and indifference of human hearts.

Compassion, “JuBuSto” and the Three-Petalled Rose

I’ve been having an odd experience of late, and I’m sure you’ve experienced the same thing: some word or a phrase--or often, a tune--you just can’t get out of your head. That’s what I’ve...