Scientific and technical progress has developed exponentially in the last century, enabling unprecedented achievements in numerous fields, from medicine to space travel. Yet sometimes such
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)* is a serious neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive weakness and a huge psychological impact on both patients and their carers.
We do not like to think that humans are inherently cruel or violent. Even the suggestion that homo sapiens might, as a species, be inclined to violence sits uneasily
The Doomsday Clock at the University of Chicago is a symbolic timepiece that estimates how many “minutes” remain before the “midnight” of a global catastrophe.
In this three-part series, we explore the Buddhist presence in pop culture media. We first reviewed Toei Animation’s Buddha 2, and in our second entry we
In this three-part series, we explore the Buddhist presence in pop culture media. We first reviewed Toei Animation’s Buddha 2. In this second entry, we interview
In this three-part series, we explore the Buddhist presence in pop culture media. We first review the second movie in the animated trilogy of Osamu
How disappointed are we in old age when joints just don’t move as easily as they used to? How about when the body refuses to
Of all the artists I have known personally over the years who have featured Buddhist subjects and concepts in their work, photographer Alan McArthur most
China’s pollution continues to affect countries across the world, despite the accelerated growth of its renewable energy industry and President Xi Jinping’s estimable pledge with
“Steve Jobs” is not the name of a mere business tycoon—it is the title of the man behind the vast Apple Inc. empire, a name that signifies
The world of dew Is the world of dew And yet, and yet . . . — Issa (1763–1828) All sentient beings fear death. Many
