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Killing Time – The final countdown
There are many amazing things in this world, but what would you think is the most amazing? How about the latest iPhone? Or the recent US presidential victory? The invention of synthetic marijuana? Or […]
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Hook Up and Hook Off – Guys, Girls and Casual Liaisons
We’ve dreamed of being the princess, rescued by a knightWho pulls about his sword and kills the dragon in a fightSwept up off our feet, and be cherished our whole lifeTo live together in a […]
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Spiritual Technology – Wisdom technology to conquer death
Chicago, 1972 – a group of students milled around an orange-robed, shaven head monk who had travelled to America to share spiritual wisdom. He had made the journey from his home in India when […]
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Hare Krishna film – A spiritual revolutionary who got to the root of it all
Hare Krishnas. Perhaps you have marvelled at their strange and wonderful dancing and chanting on the streets, which is common in hundreds of cities. Or perhaps you have been one of millions of people […]
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Ask a Monk – Deep questions. Deep answers
1. WHAT IS THE YOGI’S TAKE ON HISTORY? You may have heard the often-quoted maxim: “Those who do not learn history are condemned to repeat it.” Consider your stay in a body as an […]
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Crunch Time : Part 2, Meditations on impermanence
In issue 9, Chaitanya Vihara highlights the value and fragility of human life in part one of “Crunch Time.” Part two of this series includes an extraordinary story told from the […]
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On Being Brainless – Why think deeply?
I mean, when you can just so easily lose yourself instead, on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, or whatever else. Message non-stop on your phone, eat your favourite food, drink your favourite coffee, […]
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Entomophagy – Insect eating. The solution to world hunger?
A caterpillar nestled into my palm with its little feet, like tiny whiskers, poking my skin. We stared each other out to see who would jump. Stroking the turquoise tube-like form, I shut my eyes and […]
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Keeping NZ Green – Drifting into the land of the long white marijuana cloud
Maybe you’ve tried it once at a party. Or maybe you’re more familiar. Whether you’re long-term buddies or just acquaintances, the stench of marijuana continues to gather on New […]
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Age of Intolerance – The ability to tolerate is the measure of true greatness
Ever heard a hothead yell cuss words at a bad driver? Is your amped-up evangelist a target for the middle finger? Or maybe you were brown-eyed by bare buttocks while strolling the beach? Whatever the […]