UN Peacekeepers Day on Tuesday:
A global partnership for peace
At times it can be harder to keep the peace than
winning it. All over the world, there are many conflicts which have
shattered the ideal of peace. Some conflicts go on, while others
have ended either through military action or negotiations. However,
peace does not ‘happen’ overnight in instances where conflicts have
dragged on for years.
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Parabhava Sutta:
Factors leading to ruin
The Buddha was an embodiment of virtue. He
conquered the world with compassion, kindness and wisdom. Buddhism
is not only a religion, but a great philosophy – a way of life.
Buddhist philosophy helps mould character. What is Buddhist
philosophy? In a nutshell it is:
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Inculcating values among citizens in nation building
Life flowers best in situations where
collaboration and partnership with others is the norm, and where
there is mutual trust and understanding. This is true when you are
engaged with people in the pursuit of changing environments and
values.
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