As you sow the seed, so shall you reap the fruit

Vesak, which falls in a few days’ time, is the most sacred day for Theravada Buddhists throughout the world. It is a major Uposatha day to be marked by re-dedication to the Buddha, Dhamma and the Eightfold Path. Today, it may be opportune for us to explore the concept of one of the Buddha’s central teachings - the doctrine of kamma (karma - action).

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It’s the Age of Silence!

Sociologists and anthropologists believe that the human race has reached the highest point of civilisation. In the modern era, we are surrounded with hi-tech gadgets such as mobile phones, laptops and hands-free phones. All the time, we listen to music. Even when we travel, we use earphones to listen to our favourite songs.

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Thorns on the Side

Power of the ballot

Elections are a major feature of any mature democracy. The principle behind elections is rather simple. We select a group of representatives to speak on our behalf through a vote. Called public representatives, they are our voice in Parliament and other public bodies. Everyone from the President downwards is selected by a ballot in democracies.

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