Distilled Wisdom
David | January 10, 2010
Which is worth more – a kernel of wheat? or the mountain of chaff in which it hides? Distilling wisdom from religion.
Parliament of the World’s Religions – Melbourne
David | December 4, 2009
The Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions gathers in Melbourne, Australia.
A Simple Philosophy, But I Like It
David | November 18, 2009
B6J243HGCYBY When it comes right down to it … You may call God love, you may call God goodness. But the best name for God is compassion. - Meister Eckhart (1260-1327), Christian mystic and theologian
White House Embraces Golden Rule
David | November 17, 2009
On November 5th, the Golden Rule Poster and related resources were presented to the White House Office of Faith-Based Initiatives.
A Matter of Degree
David | June 22, 2009
Have you ever noticed that where a person grows up determines their tolerance for heat or cold? What one person considers a balmy day is another’s scorching afternoon, or chilly morn.
Be it air-conditioned consistency, Arctic breezes, or tropical humidity, our bodies develop an expectation and a comfort level for whatever environment we call home.
That’s not [...]
Something in Humanity
David | May 25, 2009
Only when we work together as a global family, instead of concentrating on belonging to a particular race, religion or nation, will peace and happiness prevail on this earth. – Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Hindu teacher. 1953 – )
Because You Are
David | May 16, 2009
Do good to those who are worthy of it and to those who are not; if he is a good man, then because he is good, and if he is not, then because you are. - An hadith of The Prophet Muhammad
The Illusion of Our Separateness
David | May 14, 2009
We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness — Thich Nhat Hanh (Buddhist monk and peace activist)
Truth Has Many Aspects
David | May 12, 2009
When you meet those whose opinions differ from your own, do not turn away your face from them. All are seeking truth, and there are many roads thereto. Truth has many aspects, but it remains forever one. – Abdul-Baha (1844-1921), the son of Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i faith
From Dogma and Doctrine to …?
David | April 12, 2009
Let me start this post by saying that I have the greatest respect for the interfaith movement. The effort to find points of commonality in the world’s religions is undertaken by people of good conscience and with the intent to reduce tension and increase harmony amongst the world’s faithful.
However, I am afraid that there’s a distinct flavour of [...]
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