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Mental Wellbeing: The Need for Personal and Social Development

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We know that there’s been an increase in mental health problems for young people. This should concern everybody – teachers, parents and the whole of society. Depression and stress, self-harming, the inability to be resilient in the face of significant … Continue reading

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Seasonal Values – For Every Season: Joyfulness, 23rd December

23. Joyfulness “We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” Buddha “The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” E.E. Cummings “If … Continue reading

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Sunday Service and the Spiritual Domain

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Last Sunday, we went to church. The building was spectacular: modern, comfortable and spacious with a backdrop of calming waters beyond the window; clean white walls and an atmosphere of peace and togetherness.

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The Essence of Zen, and a Trip to Kyoto

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A train trip to Kyoto and back again in the course of a dull, cloudy, cold day with occasional showers. Not very easy travelling on an unfamiliar railway system, but well worth the effort to visit three quite different temples … Continue reading

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Buddhist New Year, Destructive Emotions, Criminality, Education and Developing Multiple Intelligences

Start The Week on Radio 4 at 9.00am on Mondays is usually worth a listen, and today was no exception. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b019rhzg Topics under discussion were Britain’s justice system, the prison service, why most people choose to obey the law, criminal … Continue reading

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