Reflections on the War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine benefits none of the actors in the conflict. While the immediate victim of the war is Ukraine, the implications are far reaching.
Thich Nhat Hanh: Walking the Pathless Path to Peace
The recent demise of famous Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh brought to mind some poignant memories. I met him, literally in passing, in 1997 as a doctoral student while doing…
Gandhi is dead, long live the Gandhism
On January 30, 74 years ago Mahatma Gandhi was shot while attending a prayer in New Delhi. He used to attend morning prayers with two goals in mind: to pray to God for the wellbeing of mankind, and to meet visitors and interact with them.
Civility is waning in democratic politics
In ancient Greece, the famous philosophers Plato and Aristotle were not fond of democracy as they were afraid of demagogues who could manipulate gullible people to buy their nefarious designs. Instead, they emphasized virtue and wisdom.