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Dog Meat Trade and Transport in Asia: Illegal and Inhumane79

Dog Meat Trade and Transport in Asia: Illegal and Inhumane

This article is an excerpt from a longer work that further examines the history and role of the consumption of dog meat in Asia, as well as contemporary social issues that arise from this practice and its association with the illegal dog meat trade. This article examines the dog meat trade in Thailand and Vietnam.

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Origami for harmony and happiness80

Origami for harmony and happiness

Paper is one of the mankind's greatest inventions. It was born in the East and it is there that the first paper figures were created. During its long history origami passed the way from temple rituals to the art that brings beauty and joy to millions of people all around the world.

6 comments    philosophy japan buddhism
Religion Versus Human Values.71

Religion Versus Human Values.

A few times I've had conversations with religious folk and most wonder why I don't go to church and if I don't go to church then I must not believe in God? Or...What exactly is my religion? I believe in God, but I believe the foundation of my...

15 comments    god religion jesus
From Atheism to Judaism and Beyond - My Journey72

From Atheism to Judaism and Beyond - My Journey

Growing up in a Jewish neighborhood in New York City and being raised an atheist left Leah Limor confused and feeling excluded from her Jewish and Christian friends. Read about her journey from atheism to religious understanding and later to find a balance and a thoughtful way to raise her own children.

6 comments    religion jesus christianity
Chinese and Japanese Moon Paintings78

Chinese and Japanese Moon Paintings

Moon paintings have been a part of Chinese and Japanese art for many centuries. Images of the moon are strongly associated with these two countries. This hub explores the history of these paintings and prints and the meaning of the moon in Chinese and Japanese artwork.

4 comments    zen buddhism landscape paintings
The Perils of Meditation, Poem: Monkey Mind73

The Perils of Meditation, Poem: Monkey Mind

For years, I was in and out of a meditation practice. The issue was, "taming the mind". I heard that phrase many times and engaged in the practice of chasing my mind around, trying to stuff it into a night drop box where it would be safe until I was...

0 comments    poetry meditation satire
The Italian Buddhist: Don’t Be Fooled By the Ego63

 videoThe Italian Buddhist: Don’t Be Fooled By the Ego

The Ego is cunning, baffling and powerful...So much of our suffering is brought on by believing our egoic mind. Bhodi discusses these points and suggests meditation as a means to deal with “roulette wheel” that constantly spins in our mind...the...

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The Karmapa School in the Tibetan Buddhism80

The Karmapa School in the Tibetan Buddhism

A short introduction to the Karmapa School in the Tibetan Buddhism. The article is a comprehensive guide to the contribution of Tilopa, Naropa, Marpa and Milarepa in the Karmapa School and Vajrayana Buddhism.

13 comments    buddhism tibetan buddhism naropa
The Difference Between the Ancient Healing Techniques of Crystals and Modern Crystal Channeling76

The Difference Between the Ancient Healing Techniques of Crystals and Modern Crystal Channeling

Has modern crystal therapy which is used to align chakras and provide relief from ailments that modern medicine has failed to provide changed much over the thousands of year it has been in practice? There are some interesting modern insights to this ancient practice. Find out more here.

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The Middle Path to Paradox62

The Middle Path to Paradox

Daniel J. Neumann Professor Weiss (Philosophy of Technology) May 1st, 2012 Essay Three The Middle Path to Paradox Andrew Feenberg sees differently. He sees complex interrelation and inextricable, endless, enigmatic cycles where...

3 comments    technology buddhism depth
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