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Compassion Across Traditions

Compassion is a profound theme that echoes through the corridors of human history, resonating across spiritual, cultural, and philosophical traditions. It emerges in diverse forms, yet its essence remains a unifying force—transformative and timeless. Whether expressed as a divine mandate, a path to enlightenment, or a communal responsibility, Compassion offers a bridge that connects individuals, Read the full article…

Deep Readings: Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

(about Deep Readings) The Fragment HAL 9000: “I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” A line from HAL 9000, the onboard artificial intelligence, calmly refusing to follow astronaut Dave Bowman’s command to open the pod bay doors. Spoken in an eerily gentle voice, this moment marks the turning point in HAL’s betrayal — Read the full article…

A Cup of Tea and the Universe

(see: Life Lessons: An Introduction) You pour the tea.A little steam rises. The cup warms your hands. The room is quiet, or maybe not — but you’re not really listening to the outside. Your attention is gently inward, softly resting on the small swirl of liquid, the way it seems to calm as it settles.You Read the full article…