Gyalwa Karmapa’s teachings — texts - The Karmapa International Buddhist Institute - Page 2
About Buddha Purnima
June 5, 2013
It is a very special day for all practitioners of Buddhism, because it is the anniversary of three important events in Lord Buddha’s life.…
Wars of Words Are Violent, Too
May 1, 2013
The so-called war of words involving North Korea, South Korea and the United States, raises an important question for our time: how do we define violence?…
Learning From Lehman
November 14, 2012
Saturday 15 September marks four years since the fall of the Lehman brothers, the beginning of the economic crisis. Seeing and experiencing how the economic system has caused pain and sorrow for many people around the world, we cannot forget, …
Pain, Gain and the Race of Life
July 25, 2012
This summer, the world is looking towards London to celebrate its athletes. For them, the saying ‘no pain, no gain’ is part of their path to excellence. For the rest of us, we might be left wondering whether all this …
The Wealth of Europe
June 19, 2012
The financial crisis in Europe, and the suffering caused by it, is something that has increasingly drawn my attention. The population of young people – my own age group – is particularly affected by it. I believe that in Spain, …
Five Steps to a Wealthier Life
June 7, 2012
We all want to lead healthy and prosperous lives. The news headlines in the UK and around the world, however, are firmly focused on the activities of banks and bankers and the weakness of our global economy. They paint a …